My father who suffered a stroke just before Christmas died on January 4 and the funeral service took place yesterday, January 7. My brother and I arrived home on December 31st and we thank God that we were able to see and talk to him for 4 days before his final departure. Thanks for the prayers. He did not suffer much pain. He opted for cremation, which is very rare for an African person, because of the struggles in the Anglican Church in Zimbabwe. Since Kunonga has barred the Anglican Diocese of Harare from using the church property, including burial sites, my father could not be buried on the site where my mother is buried. He was cremated today and we will receive his ashes tomorrow. The service was beautiful although it took place in a big tent at our family home in Harare.
Please continue to pray for those left behind, including my three brothers and their wives and children and all his friends who loved him deadly are still struggling to come to terms with such a sudden end to the physical presence of their loved one.
Again thanks for the prayers
Rudo (Dora)Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant Lawrence. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. Receive him into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.
May his soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Let us also pray for all who mourn, that they may cast their care on God, and know the consolation of God's love.
We asked for prayers for Lawrence here, and we prayed that Dora and her brother would reach his side before he passed away.
[Just to note...somebody's typo: should read "My brother and I arrived home on December 31st"]
ReplyDeleteMay Lawrence rest in peace, and rise in glory.
Prayers of comfort for the bereaved---especially in light of the ecclesial difficulties.
{{{Dora (Rudo)}}}
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May Judge John Roll, and all those killed in Arizona today, rest in peace. Healing to Congresswoman Giffords, and the other wounded. Prayers also for the accused---may justice prevail.