The Founder and Presiding Bishop of Lighthouse Group of Churches (UD-OLGC), formerly known as Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI), Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, has lost his 31-year-old son, Dr David Heward-Mills.
This was announced by the church in a communication on Saturday, April 16.
“It is with deep regret and great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing away of David Heward-Mills, after a short illness,” the church said.
“David was the first son of our Founder and Presiding Bishop.”
David was a psychiatrist in Columbia, South Carolina and received his medical degree from Vinnica State Medical University and practiced for over six years.
“We, also as a church, are heartbroken, however we stand with our leader and his family and believe that God will comfort and see us through this very difficult season.
“Please respect their privacy during this difficult time.”
Funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course, the communication to church members read.