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Saturday 28th May 2011, 2 – 4 pm

Opening Prayer Praise & Worship – Lighthouse Choir Special Number Congregational Hymn – Great is Thy Faithfulness The Word Prayers for Celebrant Prayers for Twins Graduation Jubilee Thanksgiving (Offering) Congregational Hymn – O Lord My God, When I in awesome wonder Benediction/Closing Prayer Pictures

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Dinner & Dance The Houston Club, 811 Rusk, Houston 77002 Saturday 28th May 2011 • Arrival of Guests (4:30 – 5:00) • Cocktails – 9th Floor (5:00pm) • Proceed to Banquet Hall – 10th Floor (6:30pm) • Welcome Address – MC PC • Here comes the Birthday Boy! • Introductions • Opening Prayer • Dinner • Chairman’s Opening Speech (Chief J.G. Delano) • Heart Songs by Kijana Wiseman • Tributes – Gboyega Aladegbami, Ken Kunle Shobola • Celebrants’ Dance • Tributes - Jimi Soyebo, Moji Adekunbi, Stilt walker • Tributes - Celebrant’s wife • Cutting of the Birthday Cake • Toast • Celebrant’s Response to Toast • Vote of Thanks – Oyinkan Okpamen & Lanre Kayode • Dance! Dance! Dance!

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THE JOURNEY - NAIJA

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aiwo Olugbenga Olanrewaju Kayode and his twin sister Kehinde Toluwalope Kayode were born on May 23rd 1961 in Lagos, Nigeria. He spent his early childhood in Atunrase near Idi-Araba (LUTH) before his family moved to their own house in Surulere in 1967. His father, Mr. James Olupona Kayode worked with the Federal Ministry of Works in Ijora, while his mother Mrs. Esther Omojuade Kayode was initially a school teacher but gave up her profession to nurture six children. Taiwo & Kehinde Kayode being the youngest of six wonderful children.

He attended Surulere Baptist school from 1967 to 1971. He then proceeded to Lagos Anglican Boys Grammar School, later renamed Christian Missionary School (CMS), in January 1972 for his secondary school education. He attended Federal Government College Odogbolu in 1976 for his A-levels education before joining University of Ife in September 1977 to study Civil Engineering.

He graduated from the University of Ife in 1982 with First class honors in Civil Engineering. Immediately after, he performed his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Lagos from August 1982 till August 1983 with a firm of structural engineers in Apapa, Lagos.

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THE JOURNEY – UNITED KINGDOM

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fter his National Youth Service, he proceeded to London in September 1983 for his post graduate studies. He attended Imperial College London for his Masters in Environmental Engineering. He graduated in September 1984 with D.I.C and M.Sc..

Immediately after the Masters, he undertook a doctorate program at the University College, London in 1984. He attained the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Environmental Engineering in 1987.

In the same year that he obtained his Ph.D., he got married to Opeoluwa Olawunmi (nee Onagroruwa) on August 22nd 1987 in London. They have four wonderful children, Oyinkansola, Olamide & Olanrewaju (twins) and Olubanke.

He worked for several years in the Information technology industry with multinational companies like the BBC, Unilever, WH. Smith, Cable & Wireless in England between 1987 and 1995.

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THE JOURNEY – UNITED STATES

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n January 1996, Dr. Kayode moved to Houston TX, on a global computer project for Compaq computers. His family joined him in the summer of 1996. Dr. Kayode and family joined the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Dominion Chapel in 1996 where he matured and developed and matured as a believer. He was ordained a Deacon at the RCCG Convention in Detroit, Michigan in May 1999. As he progressed in ministry, Dr. Kayode was ordained an assistant pastor of the RCCG Convention in New York in 2005.

His first daughter, Oyinkansola graduated from Houston Baptist University in 2009 and also got married right after graduation to John Okpamen, an architect . They now have a son, Jeremiah, who is also Dr. & Mrs. Kayode’s first grandchild.

The twins, Olamide and Olanrewaju Kayode graduated from University of Texas, Austin and Houston Baptist University, respectively, in May 2011. While Olubanke Kayode just completed her freshman year in Chemical/Petroleum Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh as an honors student.

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“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.�

Jeremiah 1.5

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THE JOURNEY – THE CALL

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r. Kayode answered the call to birth a ministry, “The Lighthouse For All Nations”, in November 2009. The church was inaugurated in January 2010 and is based in Sugar Land, TX. Dr. Kayode is fully committed to using his gift to serve the body of Christ.

Dr. Kayode is a teacher of the word, a motivational speaker and an entrepreneur. He has developed an effective ministry style through practical application of spiritual principles. He believes his assignment in life is to teach and live the word of God such that people are transformed. Dr. Kayode’s passion is to encourage and motivate believers into transforming their lives and attaining the potential which God has imbibed in them.

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ow!, words are not enough to express my appreciation to a great man of God filled with love and compassion, power and integrity. Time flies when you are sharing life with the most gorgeous, handsome, kind hearted, humble man that I have ever met.

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You are my partner, lover, mentor, confidant, greatest cheer-leader and dearest friend.

It’s been over 25 years of love, romance and fun being with you.

Honey!, you came along and captured my heart. All I can say is that I am truly blessed to have you as my husband. Indeed, you swept me off my feet with that deep-rooted, self-confidence, dignity, sincerity, and passion that sets you apart from others.

Thanks for your love, faithfulness, compassion and commitment to me and the family over the years.

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the twins.

I truly thank God for our children, Oyinkansola, Olamide, Olanrewaju and Olubanke. They are such a bundle of blessing. I pray that you will continue to demonstrate the traits of the godly father and now, grandpa, that helped to raise and nurture our children. Thank you for being a role model to our children.

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Look at what the Lord has done, it is indeed marvelous in our eyes.

Three of them have already graduated from college and Olubanke is a college sophomore. Then our daughter, Oyinkansola got married to a wonderful man, John Okpamen, who is a dear son to us and we are blessed with Jeremiah, our precious first grandchild.

eing married to you is the best thing that happened to me apart from giving my life to Christ. There are moments when I catch myself saying, Wow!, that’s my husband. You are my partner, lover, mentor, confidant, greatest cheer-leader and dearest friend. Knowing that I have your love allows me to face life’s challenges, secure in the knowledge that I have someone who thinks about me, supports me and cares for me very deeply.

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I thank God for trusting me with one of his most amazing gift for which I will always remain grateful. My life is filled with so many fond and wonderful memories of the past 25 years. It appeared that we were going to set a record when we had four wonderful children in just over 4 years of marriage, including

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ou have such a tender heart and have extended the same passion for our family to the church. I look forward to another 50 years with you, my precious husband. I love and cherish you with all my heart. May the Almighty God continue to bless and keep you. May His face continue to shine upon you and be gracious to you. May your latter years be greater than the former years. May the Lord bless you greatly in Jesus name, AMEN!

Opeoluwa

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Dear Daddy, Happy 50th Birthday!

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love and appreciate you so much for what you have done for me. For raising, training and guiding me in a manner that strove for excellence, nothing less. Whether it was your “cool” dance moves, or “hip” sayings, you always managed to keep a smile on my face. Daddy, I love you so much and words can not express how eternally grateful I am to God for not only creating an exemplary man like yourself but allowing me to be your daughter. The words and acts that you have sown in me are those things that I now use to raise my son. If I could choose, I would not have been able to pick a better father than you.

Out of the lifetime of memories I have of you, one thing remains consistent, you went above and beyond the call of a father. You are really the Best. I pray that God will bless you and cause you never to lack. I love you daddy!

Your favorite,

Oyinkansola Okpamen

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y Father is AMAZING. He is my Mentor, my Life Coach, my Everything. He has been such a blessing to my life as well as my family, his friends, and the church. I can honestly say that I wouldn’t be who I am today if God didn’t bless me with this man. His love and wisdom has shaped me and molded me into the DIVA that I am today. I love my dad with all my heart and I wish him all the joy in the world. He gets his wisdom directly from God and deposits it right into me. The life lessons I have learned from him have given me the confidence to tackle any and every obstacle that comes my way.

One thing about my dad is that he is a motivator. He has motivated me and helped me to understand that I can accomplish my wildest dreams as long as I have a plan. Failing to plan is planning to fail. He has taught me to keep God first and that everything else will follow.

He has taught me that in Jeremiah 29:11 that God says that he has a plan for my life; so, with that being said, I have absolutely nothing to fear. He taught me to be fearless because God hasn’t given me the spirit of fear but instead of Power, Love and a Sound mind. could not have gotten to this stage of my life without him; and for that reason, I plan to spoil him tremendously once I establish myself in my respective career. I LOVE YOU DADDY TAIWO (I am Taiwo as well) and I pray that I will be a blessing and inspiration to others just as you are to me. 

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am I am fortunate to have a gentle, yet strong father who taught me the importance of honesty and integrity. He taught me the principles for life and living as set out in The Bible. He not only taught me with words, he taught me by example. I admire his work ethic and discipline.

Even though he is rather tough on me sometimes I know it’s for my own good, as proverbs says: The Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father who the son he delights in. I remember my siblings and I would dread when fall came around because my dad would always make us rake the leaves around the house.

The bad part about it was that we had a lot of trees around our house and we never had the right equipment, so we would have to rake with a broom and a trash bag.

When I think about it, I could never understand my dad was so hard on me. I always thought that no matter what I did he would never be pleased with me. Now I understand that my Dad pushes me because he wants the best for me, and wants me to reach my full potential. Don’t get me wrong, even though my Dad may be strict sometimes, he still knows how to fun.

Whether it’s losing to me in basketball, tennis, or even in video games, he always has fun doing it. I appreciate everything my father has taught me, and all the sacrifices he has made for me.

I have every reason to be thankful for my father. I just want you to know that I love you and I thank God for you and pray that he will continue to use you for His Glory. Happy 50th Birthday Dad! From your son,

Lanre

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y Daddy! A brilliant and loving father! A hard-working man of compassion! I wish there was a “virtuous father” version of Proverbs 31, so I could just quote it, because I’m sure my daddy would fit those characteristics and descriptions almost perfectly.

I can’t help but smile while writing this tribute. I have known this wonderful man for 19 long years, and as my memory serves, I have always known him as a father who led not only by words, but also by example. This would be a different story had I been born 30 years ago, as my Daddy’s childhood friends never fail to mention my Dad’s party lifestyle back then. Thankfully he has come to Christ since then, and learned from his mistakes, and earnestly tries to prevent his children from making the same mistakes.

The following is not necessarily a pleasurable memory of my Daddy, but it is definitely one that I will never forget. For a period of maybe 4 months, my Daddy would wake the whole family up at 5:30 A.M. to have family bible study/prayer. Every single weekday, without fail, I would wake up to the unique (for lack of a nice word to describe it) sound of my daddy walking up the stairs singing, “I have seen the Lord’s goodness…” My siblings and I still cringe to this day when we hear that song played at church. It was not until the family prayer time got moved to 9:00 PM that I knew that God answered prayers ;).

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am so thankful for this man that I am privileged to call Daddy. He is always trying to give his children the best. He continues to call me “Baby” even at 19 years of age, and I’m sure he’ll continue to do so even when I leave his house and get married. He raised my siblings and me to be God-fearing, compassionate, and nerdy (like himself ) children of God who never lose sight of what is most important in life—Jesus. I realize that I had no control over choosing my parents, so I sincerely thank God for giving me the opportunity to be the daughter of the best dad in the world.

I LOVE YOU DADDY. HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY!

Olubanke Kayode Daddy’s Baby and Princess

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DR. TAIWO KAYODE AT 50

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y dear son, I am grateful to God Almighty for sparing my life to witness this joyous occasion. It is a day the lord has made for you and your twin sister and we rejoice and are glad in it.

I am proud of you and use this medium to say a big thank you for all the care on me over the years. Your children will do much more for you too Amen.

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU AND YOUR WIFE! MANY HAPPY RETURNS, LONG LIFE AND PROSPERITY YOUR DEAR MOTHER

Mrs. Esther Omojuade Kayode

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Great Gatsby!

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hat’s what I call my ‘baby’ bother ! Whao ! Even my key pads protested to touch typing out that word. So inappropriate a word for a man who is now not only a grandfather but also one in whom Heaven has invested so much, especially divine leadership qualities. But Taiwo Olugbenga Olanrewaju still remains the younger of my two junior brothers. Right from his secondary school days it had been glaring that Gatsby is endowed with all round wisdom.

Till date, I never hesitate to seek counsel and advise from him on various issues of life. I believe grace was released upon him early to glean that which is written in the volume of the Book concerning him. For Taiwo has pursed purpose and destiny with a steel quest.

When Taiwo intimated me about his leading to start “The Lighthouse ministry”, I knew he is walking in the path that Baba has charted for him. It was destiny calling: I reminded him of that precious Kayode ‘OrikiOMO A SE IGBAGBO TEYE TEYE’.

Taiwo has been a loving brother to all. Though there was a season when he was too far for comfort from us his siblings but grace has bridge the gap since. Today we celebrate the life and the love of a darling brother Happy birthday my Wonderful brother. Love you loads.

Mrs. Morayo Fawehinmi Senior Sister

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aiwo, I thank the good Lord for your Life. God is awesome at the age of 50, you are already a Grandpa! I am not surprised though, because right from when you were my kid brother you have always excel.

The great rocker in University of Ife still made 1st class. Surprise!, surprise! You attended Imperial College London and was one of the few that completed the masters/ doctorate degrees on full scholarship at minimum cost to our great parents and you crowned it as a man of GOD .

I am proud of you and wish you many happy returns of the day in good health, joy , happiness and prosperity AMEN

CONGRATULATIONS TO A GREAT AND CARING BROTHER. GOD BLESS! Mr. OLABODE KAYODE Senior Brother

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“Popsie” Kayode Tribute

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o sum up a tribute to you in 250 words, is just plain “unfair”!

But since I must, let me not waste another word. First, I would like to say, Happy 50th Birthday “Popsie”! I wish you many more years of love, joy, peace, and God’s uncompromised favor in Jesus name. You know “Popsie” from the moment I set foot in your home while dating and eventually marrying your daughter Oyinkansola, you have made me feel like a son which makes me comfortably call you “Popsie”.

It is often stated that the greatest inheritance a father can leave for his family is a legacy filled with memories and Godly guidance. As a father you have shown me how to treat a princess with love and compassion despite one’s age (Hello Momsy), how to balance a career and play, and how to balance family and ministerial calling.

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ne of the fondest memories I have of you is when Oyinkansola and I came to the house after a date night, singing a song that goes, “Mama used to say…” and within seconds you started singing along “…Take your time young man…” We all looked at each other and burst out laughing as you emphasized to us how “timeless” that song is, and how they don’t make music like that anymore. That’s the balance I speak of and appreciate so much. Continue to be “timeless” Popsie…and as the song says, “…Don’t you rush to get old.”

John Okpamen Son-in-Law

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CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE

50TH BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS – PASTOR TAIWO KAYODE

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Dearly beloved Pastor Kayode, It gives me great pleasure to send you this congratulatory message even as you celebrate your 50th birthday anniversary. I rejoice with your wife, children, loved ones and well-wishers as you all prepare to commemorate this blessing from the Lord. On behalf of my wife, my family and myself, I wish you a very Happy Birthday and Many Happy Returns of this joyous day.

The longevity of life as we all know is at the discretion of the Almighty and is a phenomenon we must never take for granted. Life in itself is a gift from the Lord but the way and manner in which we spend it is our gift back to Him. We thank God for the past 50 years you have lived as we consider your service and contributions to the work of the Gospel, and we have so much cause to bless the Lord for your life. We also give thanks to God for the value which you have added to your congregation both individually and corporately.

The Bible teaches us that the age of 50 was regarded by the Jews as a most significant age, hence the challenge to the Lord Jesus when he claimed to have seen Abraham, 57Then

said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?

May you attain the significance that the Lord has laid up for you and may your strength be constantly renewed as you receive abundant grace to continue in the Lord’s service all the days of your life.

Our prayer for you sir is that the Lord will bless all that you set your hand to do in obedience to His call upon your life. In the name of the Lord Jesus, a place of honor and elevation shall be reserved for you even as you celebrate this day.

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LORD bless thee, and keep thee: 25The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: 26The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace – Numbers 6: 24-26.

Be blessed in Jesus name.

Pastor James O. Fadele Chairman, RCCGNA – Board of Coordinators

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Dear Pastor Taiwo,

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t is a great pleasure for me to write to wish you a Happy 50th Birthday! You have truly come a long way and I thank God for you and for what the Lord has been doing through you.

We met in 1978, when I was in my first year in University of Ife, we were roommates in Room 5 Awolowo Hall in my first year, and so I had the opportunity of sharing a room with you for a year. I remember how prankish you were, your high sense of humor and how you really enjoyed going to parties.

One thing that I’ve always found very outstanding about you is your unique intelligence; you’ve always been a ‘brain box’, as your academic prowess has reflected through the years. I also admire your straightforwardness and diligence.

You’ve always been a very nice guy and it’s great to see how God has been using you now as a Pastor at The Lighthouse Church and in the city of Houston, TX. You are someone who is very passionate about imparting knowledge and it’s a bless-

ing to see the number of people who have benefitted from your wisdom and experience. I pray that you will continue to reap many rewards and that the Church will continue to grow stronger.

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y dear brother, what an honor it is to celebrate you today, you have hit another milestone and we pray for many more in the years ahead, may your years be spent in perfect health and soundness of mind and spirit.

May your vision never grow dim, may you always be at the cutting edge of your calling, and may your value and legacy outlive you in Jesus name! I pray that you and your family will enjoy many great years ahead, filled with many successes and Godly achievements. All the best to you!

Happy 50th Birthday Celebration!

Congratulations from:

Pastors Ghandi and Omo Olaoye Jesus House, DC

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TRIBUTE TO DR PASTOR TAIWO KAYODE

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first met Taiwo almost 34 years ago when we were freshmen, at the Univeristy of Ife in September 1977. We all knew him by his nickname “Great Gatsby”. Our days in Ife were filled with fond memories. We were dormitory mates at block 7, Awolowo hall.

We motivated and inspired each other to be the absolute best in our respective faculties and departments. “Show me your friends and I shall tell you who you are . . .” It is noteworthy that each one of our friends graduated at the top of their class in their department. I still vividly recall Dr Kayode’s exceptional intellectual prowess particularly in Mathematics. He is uniquely gifted, exceptionally brilliant, well mannered, and evenly tempered.

Without doubt, his conduct and attitude to work and to his friends exemplified a strong background and sound upbringing. Although privileged and aristocratic, he was humble. We both were recipients of the much coveted Federal Government National Merit Scholarship Award at the end of our freshmen’s year at the University of Ife, Ile Ife. Dr Pastor Kayode, graduated among the top in his class of Civil Engineering in 1982. is ethics and morals remained impeccable today as they were in his formative years.

His sense of purpose, energy and drive have neither waned nor dwindled. He is a devoted father

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with a supportive and beautiful family.

At RCCG Dominion Chapel, Houston several years ago, I was impressed by his sermon. It was obvious to me then that he had a divine calling and special spiritual endowment to be “Fishers of men”. I would predict afterwards that he would become a Pastor and perhaps a General Overseer and lead his flock. This prophecy was fulfilled not long afterwards when the Lighthouse Church was inaugurated. Since becoming a pastor, I have been privileged to be in the congregation at several events under his smooth and efficient pastoral leadership. He continues to be outstanding in his style of preaching, prayers and spiritual invocation.

In all, as a friend, colleague and preacher, Dr Kayode has certainly earned my deep respect and genuine admiration.

As we celebrate his fiftieth birthday, please join me in wishing him, his family and his ministry abundant God’s blessings far beyond his dreams.

Dr Oluyemi Badero, MD, FACC Board Certified Invasive and Interventional Cardiologist; Asst Prof of Clinical Medicine, S.U.N.Y Health Sciences Center at Brooklyn, NY. President and CEO, Cardiac Specialists of Brooklyn LLC, Brooklyn, NY

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Pastor Dr. Taiwo KAYODE

irthdays are Good for you, the more you have the Longer you live. Often, I am invited to write tributes or speak about friends ,family or business associates, but I am humbled and honored to write this special tribute about Dr Pastor Taiwo Kayode. I am honored because I have known him in several capacities for several decades....as a’ younger brother’ , a family friend... a successful man, and most importantly a man of God. Simply put, Pastor Kayode’s good characteristics are many, but I will like to emphasize on three main ones as they are characteristics uncommon in our society today. --Considerable Knowledge and Wisdom; Love and Compassion for others and his Commitment to the Kingdom Of God. For more than three decades, I watched with considerable delight as Pastor Taiwo grew from a brilliant PhD holder from a renown British University to a successful executive in the field of IT. I have seen a visionary and goal oriented IT expert who had excelled and continues to excel in his field. His past clients dominate the multinational business world. Often when we engage in dialogue, his wise counsel, vigorous and rigorous mind, energy and intellect comes alive .A true all rounder in all fields.

Pastor is a friend to many, a father who looks after his good children and beautiful wife, treats

others with kindness and love, over the decades I have known him. I am personally struck by his unquestionable probity and integrity.

I thank God that he has called him to win souls for his Kingdom and pray for his continued commitment to Kingdom work which is much needed on earth NOW. et me stop here, for long tributes are often not read. Indeed, as you attain this important age of fifty when you begin to watch what you eat more closely....know that forty is the old age of youth, but fifty is the youth of old age. ‘’Dear friend, I pray that you enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well’’...3 John 1: 2.

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Chief J. Gboyega DELANO. Chicago, IL, Chief Delano is the President of ILORA BEAUTY CONCEPTS INC a USA based International Company that manufacturers and sells Beauty products worldwide. He was honored with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for Outstanding and Invaluable Service to the Community in 2008 by the United States Congress.

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t is a pleasure to write about Dr. Pastor Taiwo Kayode fondly referred to as Dr. K, a moniker coined by my wife when he moved to the U.S. I met Dr K for the first time with his family in 1996 through my brother, Jimi, in London , England . From the very beginning, I must have sensed the quality of this man sufficiently to know that I was ready to collaborate with him on a move to Houston; a goal that was accomplished less than a year later.

In the presence of the family, his wife Opeoluwa, his son and daughters, I’d like to say that my family appreciates you and all you have done for so many. On this occasion of your 50th birthday we celebrate the 50 years you have lived and we wish you many more. Doc, as I call him has turned big five-0 and still looks as healthy as ever. He still looks like a million dollars!

We thank God for being here to celebrate this occasion, and that his wife and children are here to support him on this special day. Dr. K is a kind person though he can be shrewd sometimes. But, all in all, Doc cares for others and treats them with sweet gentleness. He is kind to folks who are two times his age and he is equally kind to those who are one-third his age. In fact, Doc has a way of charming children in a creative manner. He has an outstanding personality. He is one who is willing to accept change. In truth, change doesn’t come easy for him. Yet when change happens,

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doc moves on and instead of looking back, rather, he looks for what is best and makes the necessary adjustments.

Doc has a strong faith in Jesus Christ.

Now you CAN SEE the outcome of that as he is now a pastor. But, in truth, his faith is extra-ordinary and I am thankful for the positive influence we have shared and had as we grew together in Christ. Doc is indeed a faithful man, as the word of God says… Proverbs 20:6 “Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find?”. uring these last few years that I have known him, he has enriched many lives more than I ever imagined. As the scriptures say in Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” I can’t begin to express my pride in him or my gratitude to God for him. So on this occasion of his 50th birthday, I honor him and offer deep thanks to God for him. Happy birthday, my brother in Christ, my friend!

I, for one, am looking forward to writing a tribute again at your centennial party!

Congratulations bro’ and many more….!

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Pastor Funbi ‘Steve’ Soyebo

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aiwo and I were college classmates and coursemates. He was, and still is, an exceptional individual with confounding qualities. He was very brilliant and smart but those attributes were masked by his humble demeanor and humorous disposition. He would jokingly seek opinions before making major moves which many mistook for indecisiveness but only to realize later that he is intellectually very organized. Among our core friends, he was the first to go abroad for higher education and get married. On the last point, when he met Ope, at a relatively young age, he did not waste time and let a treasure slip out of his hands.

Taiwo can be extremely generous with his resources too. He has always been there for me as a friend. On campus, his car was our social connection tool, ferrying us to all the desirable spots. In class, he was quick and used to make his neatly prepared study guides available. When he got into Imperial College, he encouraged me to join him there but when I chose to go to Birmingham he still visited. He was also at my wedding despite a family tragedy.

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n recent times, it is apparent that he has been receiving some divine signals. His compassion and love for people have transcended into another realm. His prayers are insightful and delivered with dignified eloquence. His approach to ministry is also very practical and not insular, allowing him to connect with, and seek inspiration from everybody.

I am extremely happy and thankful to God for Taiwo’s life for the past golden years. It is indeed a blessing that he still looks young and bubbly with good energy. My prayer is that the Almighty that commenced his wonderful and remarkable life will continue to imbue him with wisdom, love, and stamina to finish the race according to his will.

May he also enable Ope to continue whatever she has been doing to keep him healthy, vibrant, and focused. Amen.

Happy Birthday Taiwo!

Gboyega Aladegbami & Family.

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astor K. ( as he is generally called ) from every possible angle is a man of integrity. Very focused and determined to succeed in whatever he decides to do. He is a friend you can rely on, and always there as a true support.

A loving husband, father and grandfather. Wherever you see him, you will see his wife “Grandma” Ope. It’s a Joy a see the Purity of their love. For all of us who started life, very deep in Egypt, it always amazes me see how far God has brought us in His Service.

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aiwo, my Prayer is that your love for the things of God will never diminish and God will add many more productive years to your life. Happy Birthday, Man of God. Love from

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Man of Vision!

- Dr Taiwo Kayode.

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ongratulations Pastor Taiwo on your 50th Birthday!!. As a member of our extended family, I am very proud of you and I thank God that has brought you up to achieve so much at this age!. It is obvious that you are giving God the glory through your services not only in the community, but as a Pastor in His church. You have made us proud with your educational achievements, your family life, and in your humility.

In addition, it was when I visited Houston about 5 years ago, and you happened to be the Preacher at one of those big churches that Sunday, that I knew God has a mission for you in His service.

You might have forgotten the Sermon that day, but your preaching revolved around following the Vision that God has for each one of us. You stressed that when God gives us a vision, he provides the

means to achieve that vision, and that was what you referred to that day as “provision” from God. Definitely, God has given you a Vision, and has provided the means for you to serve him by leading the Light House Church of Sugar Land.

With God’s provision on your side, may your church continue to grow in Jesus Name.(Amen) May God bless you and protect you as you celebrate this 50th birthday.

Aburo,……Wishing you many happy returns!!

Dr Rosaline A. Olade.

President, African Good Samaritan Mission.

Clearwater , FL

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r Taiwo Kayode, aka “Gatsby” as we’ve commonly referred to him over the years has been an incredible gift to my life over the past 30 years or more. I call him “Man G”, a short abbreviation for his nickname of Gatsby.

I met Taiwo back when we were both undergrads at the University of Ife. He had an incredible knack for knowing where the “hot spots” were, so we’d follow his vehicle at night everywhere he went. Lo and behold, it was always the “happening spot”.

Because I am unable to convert into fine print some of the boyish agenda we got into, I will spare the details of some of those escapades. Again, remember we were young and exploring. Let me allay some fears right away, NOTHING ILLEGAL or unsightly.

It was all good.

Apart from the wonderful times we had at the great UNIFE, we carried our partying escapades to Lagos and then to London, UK where we lived for several years prior to

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transitioning to the United States.

He met his beautiful wife in London, where they got married and had all their four kids. I was a witness to the evolution of this incredible man of God from obscurity in the kingdom to a leader of the masses.

Taiwo was always extremely intelligent with a knack for making the RIGHT calls in business.

We engaged in some business transactions over time and I was amazed by his depth of diverse knowledge about life, events, history, politics and most of all, the word of God. His candor is impeccable and character, unquestionable.

Taiwo, my dear friend, I celebrate the accomplishment of this milestone with you and your entire family and pray that God, in his infinite mercy, grant you many more years of success and victory both in this world and in his kingdom.

God Bless.

Your Buddy,

Kenneth ‘Kunle Shobola.

CEO Kennedy Group, Tampa, FL

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feel honored and privileged paying tribute to my very good friend and confidant, Dr. Taiwo Kayode. I met Dr. Taiwo in 1977 at the University of Ife where we were classmates. From the get go, it was apparent that he is special and highly favored. First of all, he is a man of outstanding intellect and has an unusual ability to provide simple solutions to problems that appear complex – be it real-life problems or academics. He was one of the brightest students in our class set and graduating with first class honors at the University was just a breeze for him while others struggled. He is also a man that has the gift of making friends and getting along with people effortlessly. You can’t but like him. He is a ‘people person’.

In addition to this, Dr. Taiwo is a man of great compassion and will always go out of his way to assist just about anyone that needs his help without expecting anything in return. I have seen him do this many times and I am in fact a beneficiary of how he gives of himself to others.

I remember when I first came over to England and was trying to find my feet in terms of career. He was my mentor and really assisted in navigating me towards my new career in IT. He supported me throughout the process until I got a ‘dream job’ in those days and I will never forget thinking to myself that how can someone spend significant amount of quality time just to help a friend get a job. But that is who he is.

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Happy 50th Birthday, Dr. Taiwo Kayode!

riting a few lines about the man, Dr. Taiwo is pretty diffi- Gbolahan Salako cult as there are many more sides to him but I will just ask Dallas, TX everyone to please join me in celebrating a decent family man, a godly man, a compassionate man, a man of uncommon loyalty, a trusted friend and confidant.

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THE EXCEPTIONALLY TALENTED PASTOR TAIWO KAYODE It’s such a pleasure to be able to pay you tribute on your 50th birthday.

We can’t express how much we respect and admire your person, your generosity, your ingenuity, your hospitality, your mentoring, your warmth, your humor, your honesty, your integrity, your dogged determination, your flexibility, your hard work, your ease and grace, and zest for life. We often say that we want to be like you when we grow up. Lol!!

The truth is....life is a gift from God and it’s not a mistake that you were born in this generation, because He knew you before He formed you in your mother’s womb and before you were born, He set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations (Jeremiah 1:5).

Definitely everyone here has a God-given purpose and as you have found yours, we pray that may you continue to be blessed by the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. May you grow like the cedars of Lebanon and prosper like the palm trees, because those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God! The Lord bless and keep you and make His face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you!

Wow! It’s difficult to imagine that you are fifty because you haven’t changed much since the first time we met you over ten years ago.

How quickly the years have passed by! You have been such a positive influence on our family, more than you’ll ever know. You deserve every accolade you receive today, and beyond! A very happy birthday to you Dr. K……this is just the beginning of great and better things!

Dele & Kemi Dada & Family

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My dear Uncle Taiwo, It gives me great pleasure and joy to be able to pay tribute to a wonderful and fine gentleman that I have come to love and respect.

I grew up only knowing your name as “Uncle Gatsby�. We met for the first time 3 years ago and today it seems as if I have known you my entire life.

As God would have it, you are the third uncle I have lived with for about a year. The wonderful time spent together will always be fresh in my memory. I love your humor, sense of style, zest for life and more importantly your passion for the Kingdom.

For every Lot, there is an Abraham. I am proud and confident to have you as my uncle, mentor and pastor. I look forward to growing up to be 50 and still look 30, just like you!

Enjoy this jubilee celebration, as the best years of your life are just starting.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! God bless you today and always. Amen.

Much love,

Dr. Moyosoye Oyeyinka MD

PASTOR K! Pastor K, as we all know him, is a man of astute and impeccable character. He is a pastor of pastors, respectable and always responsive to the needs of be it members of his congregation or people he has never met before that need his assistance through prayer. No wonder he has a beautiful home with his wonderful wife and God given children who are all doing well. Glory be to God.

Babajide Olutimehin. MD.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Happy 50th birthday dear cousin. Time really flies! As members of your family , we are proud of all your accomplishments, but mostly of your decision to serve the Lord. I pray God will continue to bless you, keep you, and make his light shine upon you. As you celebrate this landmark birthday may you be filled with the knowledge, wisdom, and counsel of God. May He use you to fulfill His purpose for the rest of your life.

Always trust the Lord and seek to do His will in all things. Barnabas in the book of acts was known as an encourager of fellow Christians, a supporter of the move of God everywhere. We pray as you start the next fifty years of your life, you will advance the Kingdom of God and will finish well and strong in Jesus name. Amen!

Happy birthday Pastor K,

Pastor Wole Oladute and family

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ow, really how time flies! I met Dr. Taiwo Kayode for the first time in the University of Ife back in the 80s when we were both members of the Elite Club. He was what we knew then as a “bubbler” who loved to party. “Gatsby” as he is commonly called was the life of any party he was in. He had an affinity for women back in the day which was reciprocated throughout our university days.

He takes everything he does seriously and when he became a Christian he did that as well. He is a committed believer and minister of the gospel where he served in the Redeemed Christian Church until he left to pioneer The Lighthouse Church.

Dr. Kayode is an overall good guy. While that sounds basic, it means he is a man that is gentle, honest and has good character. He comes across as very serious but has a very great sense of humor. There is never a dull moment around him. dedicated husband and wonderful father, he is the first of all our friends to become a grandfather which you will not believe looking at him. It has been a joy and an honor to be friends with you for all these years. It is my prayer that God who has brought you this far will continue to take you from glory to glory. May He bless you, your family and your ministry in Jesus Mighty name, Amen.

We celebrate with First Lady Ope, the children and grandchild.

Happy 50th Birthday!!

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Pastors Bayo & Funmi Adewole RCCG Jesus House, Chicago

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A TRIBUTE TO OUR DEAR PASTOR

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A faithful friend and a faithful Pastor is a strong defense: and he that hath found such a one hath found a treasure. Ecclesiastes 6:14 There are turning points in life: the years, the events, the people, the places, even the emotions, all caught in the curve of the heart. Today as you celebrate another milestone in turning 50, you are rounding the curve of transformation in what has been a wonderful life filled with numerous achievements and great success. We wish you every joy and great serenity in that turning point that opens out to new pleasures and all possibilities.

We pray that may God make it indeed a turning point in your life and in all you do. Amen! We thank God for you because of His grace given you in Christ Jesus.1Corinthians 1:4 It’s amazing at how much you have transformed yourself-smart, savvy, spiritual and sensitive like the heroes of our yesterdays and tomorrows; growing, thickening and deepening in the word of the Lord (OK, graying too! LOL.) Your life, career, and persona have served as a model for many aspiring professional and spiritual scholars, particularly at the LightHouse Church, as you seek and teach us the ways to achieve both professional and spiritual goals. Hail to you, Pastor K, on this 50th birthday, part of a brilliant life of beauty and achievement. We pray that you continue to go strong, vibrant and insightful, bringing new understanding to the past and good val-

ues, warmth, and hope for the present and the future.

May the LORD bless and keep you; may He make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; and may He turn his face towards you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26 We are all very lucky at the LightHouse Church to have you as our Pastor. Congratulations on your first fifty years, and our very best wishes for the next.

Remember that you are not getting older, but better and wiser!

With love and admiration on your special day,

The Lighthouse Church Family

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The purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out! Proverbs 20:5

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