Letter reprinted from The Christian Recorder, Rev. Calvin H. Sydnor, Editor
September 17, 2012
It is with much regret and sadness that we announce that after the completion of the Fifth Session of the North West Zambia Annual Conference, held in Mansa, Zambia, Pastors and Delegates were involved in a fatal vehicle accident while traveling home on Sunday September 16th 2012. Four Itinerant Elders, Three Licentiates who were also Pastors and two Stewards died in the accident. Bishop Messiah will begin holding funerals tomorrow (Wednesday September 18, 2012)
Their names are:
- The Rev. James Mwila
- The Rev. Muyambo Chimba
- The Rev. Patson Mwega
- Ther Rev. Jackson Ng'ona
- Lic. Nelson Mpasa
- Lic. Kasongo Lumbwe
- Lic. Morgan Chipasha
- Bro. Lazarous Mungo
- Bro. Musondo Chinyangwha
Three Lay-persons are still in Mansa General Hospital in critical condition,while eighteen others are recovering from serious injuries at Mambillima Hospital, Mwense.
The Rt. Rev. Wilfred Jacobus Messiah has visited the injured in the hospital and has assisted with the care for all by providing funds for:
- The care of the injured while in the hospital
- The coffins for the deceased
- The transport cost for the deceased and injured upon release from the hospital
- Assistance to the families for funeral costs
The entire 17th Episcopal District is requesting that you keep our District in prayer.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been finalized. Condolences may be sent to: wjmessiah2004@yahoo.com
Bishop Messiah my be reached at +1 302 562 7293.
Support for the families and information on how to make donations will be forthcoming.
For Christ, Church, and Community,
Bishop Wilfred Jacobus Messiah
Presiding Prelate
Zambia, Congo, Brazzaville, Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda, Dem. Republic of Congo
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