The statement which was published on the Church's Facebook site sympathized with the families, friends and loved ones of the departed souls who lost their lives in the tragic incident.
T.B Joshua said when believers die, they are delivered out of trouble, sin and temptation of this world.
He said: "Because of Christ's death and resurrection, death to believers is not a period, it is only a comma. They do not cease to be but are only removed from one world to another. Death to a believer, therefore, is his release from the imprisonment of this world and his departure to the enjoyment of another world."
According to the prophet, those who died in the incident did not lose their lives in vain but died as martyrs of the Kingdom of God.
Joshua described as sorrowful that that people from South Africa were among the victims, saying they have been true friends the Synagogue church and partner in faith and prayer.
"This tragedy will not and must not be allowed to waiver or affect our mutual relationship and the trust that has been established over many years. We continue to pray for the Government of South Africa and its citizens, especially the relations of the affected – for nothing makes us love a person as much as praying for them. There is no doubt that the rescue operation, medical treatment for survivors and other incidental matters came at a huge expense but this is immaterial compared to the lives affected by this tragic incident," he said.
He thanked the South African president, Jacob Zuma for his compassionate leadership on the issue and also the people of South Africa for their earnest concern and prayers.
He also assured of the church's love and commitment to the South African Government and its citizens.
The death toll at the tragic collapse of Synagogue Church guest house was put at 80. The South African President had said 67 of his nationals died in the disaster.
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