By Religion Reporter- The Chitungwiza branch of the United Methodist Church has confirmed the death of the church’s evangelist, Norest Nyakudanga, who collapsed and died while preaching.

The church said Nyakudanga, tragically collapsed and died while delivering a sermon in Highlands on Tuesday night.

He was 65.

Posting on their Facebook page UMC Chitungwiza said:

“Mr Nyakudanga had begun preaching his sermon from 1st kings, the story of Elisha when he collapsed and was immediately rushed to the nearest hospital,” they said.
“The news of his death was later confirmed at the local hospital leaving everyone deeply shocked”.

One congregant described the scene in a WhatsApp message, saying Nyakudanga had been in good spirits, even dancing before the sermon began.

During his message, he spoke about the negative and divisive nature of recent church discussions.

As he continued, he faltered, tried to steady himself at the pulpit, and collapsed.

Eyewitnesses believe he may have passed before hitting the ground.

Source-H-Metro