David Ibiyeomie, the Presiding Pastor of Salvation Ministries, has gifted a four-bedroom bungalow to a mechanic-turned-messenger employed by the church.
This generous act took place during the church’s 27th anniversary celebration, held at their headquarters in GRA, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The messenger received the house in recognition of his faithfulness and integrity. A viral video captures the moment when Pastor Ibiyeomie handed over the keys and documents of the beautifully furnished house to the surprised and grateful recipient.
The church’s Instagram account, #smhosglobal, shared the heartwarming video on April 13, 2024.
The pastor said, “There is an award, and the person who gets it may shed tears of joy. Let me just say this: Some years ago, a young man said there is a mechanic in Port Harcourt who brings change. I said ‘In this town?’ I said, ‘Call me that mechanic; let me see.’ I said mechanics are not known for honesty.
“I wondered how a mechanic could say that whatever you give him, he will never take your money, not to mention return your balance if he spends less than bargained. I said I do not think it is true, and then everybody testified that it was his nature.
“When he came to me, I asked how much he makes per month, and he answered. Then I told him to resign from his job. Come and work with us as a messenger. You’d be buying things for us since you have integrity.
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“We’ve tested him everywhere, and he has stood on integrity impeccably. He has never taken a dime and never stolen where everyone else does—he was exempt.”
The pastor explained that because the man was educated and a junior staff member, he believed it was important to recognize and reward the honesty of all individuals, not just pastors.”
He continued, “When pastors are rewarded, we shouldn’t leave out those who are honest. He doesn’t even have any idea, even though I saw him yesterday and told him to keep on doing the good work he is doing. He would be shocked to receive the blessings.
“Then I said no and changed my mind. I said if this man had been this honest, let’s reward him during this anniversary. So, he is living in a rented house somewhere because he is a very junior staffer.
“So, we decided, as a commission, to buy him a four-bedroom bungalow. I want Henry Eremosele to come out.”
Ibiyeomie had barely completed the statement when the joyous congregation began to cheer, as seen in the video.
“Show the video. Bring him. That is the house. It is a four-bedroom bungalow. The documents are here and signed. Whatever made you this honest, keep it up. God bless you. Faithfulness rewards,: he added.
The three-minute and 25-second video concluded with a joyful Eremosele kneeling as he received the documents.
“Give Jesus a big hand,” the pastor remarked as the video ended.
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