It was a sunny and cozy atmosphere at Ebonemin village, Bangem Sub Division, Kupe Muanenguba Division, November 30, 2024 as pastors, family members, friends and well-wishers joined the Etimes to celebrate the lives of their loved ones resting in the Lord.
The crowd pulling memorial service with a college of seven pastors of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon, PCC, honoured Sango Etime Samuel Ntiege, born in 1910 and died in 2008. Mama Agnes Mesode Etime was born in 1944 and died in 2023.
Meanwhile Sango Palle Elias Ntiege was born in 1933 and died in 2019, Sango Etime Peter was born in the early 1960s and died in 2008 and Etime Grace Epole was born in 1968, died in 201
The Message
In his homily at the church service, Rev. Njuh Fang Terence of PC Muaku, preached on the theme, “Family is Gold”, reading from Genesis 13: 5-11, from the Holy Bible.
He said God created us to love one another and to maintain good relationship with one another. He said Abraham and Lot had conflict over limited pasture which could destroy their relationship. The pastor said `Abraham valued family tides over greed by taking the lower position which enabled them to separate peacefully.
Rev. Fang described Lot as a greedy nephew who should have refused the proposal from his uncle Abraham. “Many people have soiled their hands, betrayed and killed others because of greed and material possession. Desire family over silver and gold”. He added.
He described Sango Etime as ancestor who lived a good live and lauded Mama Mesode for always praying for her children, ensuring that her family live in peace.
The message was followed by a donation of hymn books to PC Ebonemin by the Etime’s family.
While receiving the materials, Rev. Dr. Elangwe Namaya, Presbyterial Secretary for Bakossi North Presbytery and Parish Pastor of PC Bangem, appreciated the Etime’s family for providing them with vital church materials. He pleaded with other elite to always donate to the church to enable Christians fully engaged during church services.
Prayer Sessions
In a prayer session on at the graves of the departed Etimes, the pastors prayed that the candles lighting on their graves should continue shinning the light over their souls as they continue to Rest in Peace.
In his benediction, Rev. Mokoko Thomas Mbue, Presbyterial Secretary for West Presbytery and Parish Pastor of PC Bafoussam, prayed for open heavens on the Etime’s family so that they may grow in glory and honour, with God mercies and protection. He prayed for God’s blessings on all present at the ceremony.
Appreciation
On behalf of the Etime’s family, Dr. Etime Godwill Ajieh thanked everyone for their presence, reassuring words, sacrifices and love for them during this difficult moment.
“Accept our sincere gratitude. God bless you all and replenish your source beyond imagination”. He added.
Also present at the ceremony was Rev. Dr. Azange Margaret, Associate Pastor of PC Bonamoussadi, Douala, Rev. Ngome Paul Mbwoge, Lecturer at the Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Kumba, Rev. Tangyie Ndoh Neville Parish Pastor, PC Muebah, Pastor Fonkam Florence Parish Pastor of PC Muambong, the President of Nninong Cultural and Development Association, NICDA, Mballe Makoge and the Principal of GBHS Bangem.
By Olive Ejang
