- Reverend Lucy Natasha announced the permanent closure of her ECC church at Biashara Plaza after their five-year lease expired
- She revealed plans to secure her own land for a church sanctuary, television ministry, and school, describing it as a step toward legacy and long-term impact
- Natasha assured congregants that services would continue online, while calling for unity amid false rumours about the closure
City preacher Reverend Lucy Natasha recently announced that she will be closing down her Empowerment Christian Church (ECC), sparking concern among her congregants.
Source: Facebook
In an official statement released on Sunday, January 11, Natasha said that services would move online.
At the time, she hinted that the closure would be temporary as the ministry dealt with challenges at the physical venue located at the junction of Moi Avenue and Biashara Street in Nairobi.
Will Lucy Natasha’s church reopen?
In a follow-up statement on Wednesday, January 14, the gospel minister, known to many as Mama Oracle, shared more details about the closure.
She revealed that the church venue would be permanently closed after their five-year lease at the Biashara Plaza building rooftop expired.
“This decision is strategic and forward-looking. As a ministry, we are trusting God to secure our own permanent place, land that will host a church sanctuary, a television ministry, and a school. This step is about ownership, legacy, and long-term impact,” Natasha explained, outlining her plans for ECC.
She reassured her congregation that the closure of the physical church would not disrupt worship, with services continuing through online platforms.
“ECC is more than a building. Our services continue fully online, and our global digital church reaches over 10 million people worldwide. Millions have been touched through our online services, and that impact continues. Our outreaches and compassion initiatives will continue, and our online services remain strong as we trust God for our own space,” she wrote.
Natasha also cautioned the public against false rumours surrounding the closure and called for unity among her congregants.
“To those spreading falsehoods, I choose forgiveness. To our sons and daughters, ministry partners, and friends: let us stand together as we step into this next level. If God places it on your heart, you can partner with us as we move forward. It is the beginning of something greater,” she said.
See the announcement below:
Netizens react to ECC’s permanent closure
Natasha’s update that the church would be closed permanently sparked reactions online. Here are some of the messages social media commentators shared:
Bilal Kimeu:
“I knew mama. You don’t even need to come out and justify things. The pain of ministry is deeper than the depth of an ocean. But God is faithful and renews strength.”
Joyce Pakade:
“Be strong and courageous as you push forward for a bigger vision. The mandate is already approved; it’s only the orchestration and acceleration towards completion that need prayers. But it is already done in Jesus’ name. You will possess your possession, Woman of God. No devil will stand on your way.”
Ontiretse Lydia Keitumetse:
“It’s a new year of new beginnings, mama. I know what is coming is bigger than what we think. Take your time and build your legacy; you are a blessing to many.”
Benedetha Nduku:
“The darkest hour comes before dawn.”
Kilelu Junior:
“I always thought such a great ministry should have obtained its permanent land, since it has millions of followers, anyway God’s given time is always the Best. Big up.”
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Is Lucy Natasha married?
In other news, the preacher revealed that she met her Indian lover, Carmel, online after he reached out to her via Instagram.
According to Carmel, he came across a video of Natasha preaching, was impressed, and decided to contact her.
The couple tied the knot in a lavish traditional ceremony in January 2022.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
