The senior pastors of the House on the Rock are in celebration mode. Paul and Ifeanyi Adefarasin took to their social media pages to celebrate 25 years together with teary words that extol the best of each other.
They both speak about the things that brought them together, keep them going in spite of unavoidable challenges and will bind them forever together.
Their love letters are made public on their social media handles.
The church members on their part speak about their exemplary character and how much both pastors have impacted their lives.
The Letters:
Dear Ifeanyi,
I woke up this morning with joy in my spirit, peace in plenty and a new song in my heart with the melody of heaven in my mouth, because even in the midst of all that is in today’s world, I still have so much to be grateful for – most particularly you; Adeife my precious wife.
From the moment we met, you have brought to my life, enduring love, brilliant light, loving laughter and have given me volumes to be thankful to our King for.
I am thankful for the path we have trodden as one, the road that we have travelled together and the wars we have won in the trenches of life, because they have worked in accord together to bring us to the beauty and bliss of today;
My ‘Ye ‘ye, Ijebu Princess, and Asaba Queen, you are simply timeless and eloquent elegance in poetic motion. I enjoy the many virtues of your soul.
Your beauty and grace are continually effortless your kind heart and warmth touch everything that you do.
You are the pristine example for our daughter to emulate; the perfect wife type for our sons (who could never wish for a better mother and a most amazing blessing to our teaming societies.
My heart trusts your soul and you have done so much good in the quarter century of our lives shared together. Only eternity could tell it all.
25 years is a long time !
But it feels like it’s been only 25 days…
My love live eternally
With love to my darling wife.
Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary.
With love
Adeolu xxx xx
Ifeanyi to Paul:
Time passes by speedily when you’re living your best life with the man of your dreams !
I had no idea the heights that you would take me to, nor the depths and wonders tat you would show me in life; all I know was that you were a very special man – a unique man, a true man of God; and I was being given the privilege and honour of journeying life alongside you. 25 years later, having lived life under your cover, guidance, love and assurance; if I had to choose again, I would choose you Adeolu. 💕🤗
I love you simply because you are an absolutely amazing person who cares deeply and loves easily. You make it so easy to love you.
I respect you for the loving husband and caring father that you are.
I cherish you for your large heart that reflects Christ in so many ways. It makes very admirable and attractive.
I am so blessed and inspired by you. I thank you for being the man that you said you would be.
Today, I stay focused on and grounded in the One who has blessed, kept, and given us 25 wonderful years and the promise of a great God-ordained future.
With all my love now and forever, I wish you a Happy ending Anniversary, my Best Friend, my Husband, My Pastor,my Forever Heartbeat and and my love – @Pauladefarasin
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House on the Rock Community wishing Paul and Ifeanyi Adefarasin Happy 25 years together:
We could write an ode, sing a song or tell a riveting story, but with hearts so full of joy and thanksgiving, we couldn’t possibly articulate how we truly feel on this special day.
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Our love for you knows no bounds, our hearts are overflowing with joy and our words are eclipsed by our gratitude to God as we celebrate 25 years of love, friendship, partnership, ministry and kept promises God has blessed you with. We are confident that God has many more blissful years ahead for you.y
Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary, Pastor @PaulAdefarasin and First Lady @IfeanyiAdefarasin. Thank you for living and loving out loud and being Godly examples to us. We rejoice with you as we wish you many more wonderful years with each one surpassing the last!