Emily Ukaegbu Udo

The “Dash” of Pastor Emily ‘Mimi’ Ijeoma Udo

Emily born 1972 died 2021 will now have engraved on the tombstone 1972 “dash” 2021, representing the beginning to the end of her life here on earth. The “dash” represents all the time she spent alive on earth and all that God used her to accomplish here on earth. Only those that her life touched, know what that little line (dash) is worth. It is worth more than words can say. Only eternity will make it clearer.

Emily Ijeoma Udo was the first born child of Dr. Sam and Rev Faith Ukaegbu. She has four other siblings; Nkechi, Blessing, Gideon and Gloria. As a wonderful, obedient child, she went to school and graduated from college with a degree in Social work. She worked as a social worker touching lives and speaking love and hope into many families. Through her, many of the families saw the love of God made manifest and yielded to our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.

She got married and remained married upholding the marriage vows she took at the altar. She continuously upheld and remained indeed a helpmate to her husband, Pastor Michael. Both were blessed with three wonderful children- Emeka, Chiamaka and Chidi. In oneness of purpose they brought up these children to remain examples of believers in all that they do.

In her work in the vineyard of God she touched lives all over the world in different countries including United States of America. In the church she remained the Praise and Worship Leader, the “All Nation International School (ANIS)” Administrator, “Married and Engaged” Minister and Counsellor, Intercessor, Cell Group leader and Spiritual mother to many. She recently celebrated the publishing of her book “The Heart of Worship” that has been a source of inspiration, strength, comfort and joy to many. She launched the “Women outreach Ministry” to the less privileged communities both here in California and Nigeria. She developed and hosted the “25 days of Christmas” outreach program, to reach many lives via radio and TV stations.

Indeed, her “dash” is filled with works worthy of emulation. She lived a very short life but her “dash” though tender, I know will be rewarded by God. So think about this long and hard; are there things you’d like to change regarding your “dash”? You never know how much time is left. Pastor Mimi has left us all a legacy in her “dash” for us to reflect on. Maybe, it will help us to treat each other with respect remembering that the “dash” might only last but for a little while.

Pastor Mimi, if the rapture takes place soon, we will be reunited with you, never to part again. Sleep, Baby Girl, Sleep. You ran your race and you finished your course. Well done as you have joined the cloud of witnesses. Though heartbroken we still know and say that God never fails.