Celestial Church of Christ across Nigeria, the United States of America, and the global Celestian family has been thrown into mourning following the transition to glory of Assistant Most Superior Evangelist Olaitan Balogun (JP, MPIC), Head of the USA National Diocese, whose funeral arrangements have been announced by the Rehoboth Family.
The late AMSE Olaitan Balogun served as the Head of the USA National Diocese. His passing represents a significant loss to the church, particularly among members of the American Celestian, where he served in a leadership capacity. His memory and contributions to the spiritual growth and development of the church will remain in the hearts of those who knew and worked with him.
According to the funeral announcement, a Service of Songs will be held in Nigeria on Wednesday, 28th October 2026, at Imperial Hall, Plot 2, Otuba Jobifele Way, opposite Regency Hall, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
A separate Service of Songs will take place in the United States on Thursday, 29th October 2026, at Monument of Faith Ministries, 2750 W. Columbus Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60652, commencing at 5:00 p.m. Chicago time. The service will provide an opportunity for family members, church leaders, colleagues, and well-wishers to gather in remembrance of the departed church leader.
The funeral service is scheduled for Friday, 30th October 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at Southwest Funeral, 7901 S. Komensky Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60652. Following the funeral service, interment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 6001 W. 111th Street, Alsip, Illinois 60803.
The Rehoboth Family has also announced the reception arrangements at Celestial Church of Christ Rehoboth Parish (Head of Church), 125-7 East 107th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60628, USA, where family members, friends, and members of Celestial Church of Christ will have the opportunity to come together following the funeral ceremonies.
As Celestial Church of Christ prepares to bid farewell to one of its senior leaders, prayers and condolences are expected from members of the church across the world. The occasion will serve as a moment of reflection on the life, service, and spiritual legacy of the departed evangelist.
May the Almighty God grant his family, loved ones, and the entire Celestial Church of Christ the strength to bear this irreparable loss. May his soul rest in perfect peace in the bosom of the Lord.
