BREAKING: Rev. Dr. Lester Emmanuel Has Died

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Pastor Lester Emmanuel

Pastor Lester Emmanuel, the beloved Head Pastor of the Kentish Peoples Pentecostal Church, has died. Reports confirm that the pastor collapsed while attending a gym session early this morning.

Emergency services were alerted, but despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.

Bishop Emmanuel was known for his dedication to his congregation and community.

His sudden passing has left many shocked and mourning the loss of a cherished leader.

Church members and the wider community have expressed their condolences, reflecting on the impact Bishop Emmanuel had on their lives.

“He delivered one of his most powerful messages yesterday”, according to a church member.

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“We were all at the launch of Pastor Butler’s celebration as a lawyer. He looked normal to me. I am so sorry about the loss. Pastor Emmanuel was the first to arrive at the gathering on Friday. We laughed and joked with him. This is shocking”, a church member said

Condolences to the family of the late Pastor Emmanuel.

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Comments (9)

  • Antigua Surf April 7, 2025, 8:33 AM

    Such a sudden death of leader we all respect. Condolences to the family and friends and Church members of Pastor Emmanuel. He was a great leader of the Kentish Pentecostal Church. I extended my deepest and sincere condolences to his wife sister Emmanuel. May his soul rest in peace.
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  • Cats April 7, 2025, 9:11 AM

    I thank God for the life of Reverend Lester Emmanuel true man of God. He was the one who baptized me you will surely be missed
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  • Rhea April 7, 2025, 10:39 AM

    Condolences to the family and friends of Rev. Emmanuel. May his soul rest in eternal peace. as a man of Man he will be on the better side of life.
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  • Devorn Carter April 7, 2025, 10:42 AM

    Oh Pastor Emmanuel, I wave you good bye. waking up to this has broken my heart. As a true man of God I strived to be like you. To preach and teach the you do. You will surely be missed. SIP Rev.
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    • Ruled by no one! April 7, 2025, 10:03 PM

      Amen. Well done Sir. I pray everything you did was to the will of God. Great loss.
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  • Unruly One April 7, 2025, 10:56 AM

    A life well lived. Created a legacy. Well done to you Sir. You positively impacted the lives of many.
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  • Condolences April 7, 2025, 11:38 AM

    Well done thy good and faithful servant!!
    Heaven rejoices at the passing of a saint.
    Condolences to the Pentecostal fraternity!
    Rest in peace Sir, and rise in glory!
    Amen 🙏🏽
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  • Anabelle Clark April 7, 2025, 12:48 PM

    You delivered such a powerful message on Sunday…Who would have thought that you would have to go. We will cherish your memory. He was a good man. I recall a time when I was going through a rough patch and I went for advice. He listened and when I thought his response would be long he simply said “Hope in God”. But that was the answer to all my issues. I will miss you my pastor. My friend.
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  • Marilyn Gore April 15, 2025, 11:40 AM

    The Gores’ family join in sending our condolences to the Emmanuels’ family during this moment of grief and great loss at the passing of Reverend Emmanuel.
    May the Lord comfort your hearts and may he rest from all his labors in God’s eternal peace!
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