Abongnelah Timothy alias Ayoro funeral program

Funeral Programme of Mr. Timothy Ambe Niba Abongnelah alias Ayoro

Sunrise: 24th October, 1957 Sunset: 9th November, 2014 He was a frank, honest, compassionate, sincere, eloquent critic.

We miss you dearly.

Programme The Abongnelah Family of Mankanikong Bafut will be honoured will your presence as we remember and celebrate the live of our beloved brother, Timothy Ambe Niba Abongnelah, alias Ayoro, who has gone to rest in the Lord. The loving memories of brother Tim remain with us forever.

Where: Family compound at Atumankanikong Date: Saturday 29th November, 2014 8am

Removal of mortal remains from Bamenda Regional Hospital Mortuary

8-9am

Viewing at Bamenda Regional Hospital Mortuary Chapel

9am

Prayers at Bamenda Regional Hospital Mortuary Chapel

10am

Procession to the family compound in Atumankanikong

11am-12pm Laying in state at the family compound 12pm

Mass at Catholic Church Mbebeli

2pm

Laying to the final resting in the family compound

4pm

Refreshment

5pm

Entertainment by groups and traditional dances

7pm

Departure of guests

PROGRAMME OF THE MASS ENTRANCE SONG Hymn 21: There’s a Stranger at the Door There’s a Stranger at the door, Let Him in; He has been there oft before, Let Him in; Let Him in, ere He is gone, Let Him in, the Holy One, Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, Let Him in.

Open now to Him your heart, Let Him in; If you wait He will depart, Let Him in; Let Him in, He is your Friend; He your soul will sure defend, He will keep you to the end, Let Him in.

Hear you now His loving voice?

Let Him in; Now, oh, now make Him your choice, Let Him in; He is standing at your door, Joy to you He will restore, And His Name you will adore, Let Him in.

Now admit the heav’nly Guest, Let Him in; He will make for you a feast, Let Him in; He will speak your sins forgiv’n, And when earth ties all are riv’n, He will take you home to heav’n, Let Him in.

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Reading 1: Wisdom 3:1-9 The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them. They seemed, in the view of the foolish, to be dead; and their passing away was thought an affliction and their going forth from us, utter destruction. But they are in peace. For if before men, indeed, they be punished, yet is their hope full of immortality; chastised a little, they shall be greatly blessed, because God tried them and found them worthy of himself. As gold in the furnace, he proved them, and as sacrificial offerings he took them to himself. In the time of their visitation they shall shine, and shall dart about as sparks through stubble; they shall judge nations and rule over peoples, and the LORD shall be their King forever. Those who trust in him shall understand truth, and the faithful shall abide with him in love: because grace and mercy are with his holy ones, and his care is with his elect. The Word of the Lord.

Hymn 104: The Lord's My Shepherd 1. The Lord's my Shepherd; I'll not want.

He makes me down to lie In pastures green; He leadeth me The quiet waters by.

2. My soul He doth restore again; And me to walk doth make Within the paths of righteousness, E'en for His own name's sake.

3. Yea, though I walk through death's dark vale, Yet will I fear no ill; For Thou art with me, and Thy rod And staff me comfort still.

4. My table Thou hast furnished In presence of my foes; My head Thou dost with oil anoint, And my cup overflows.

5. Goodness and mercy all my life Shall surely follow me; And in God's house Forevermore My dwelling place shall be.

Reading 2: 2 Corinthians 4:14-18 Knowing that the one who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and place us with you in his presence. Everything indeed is for you, so that the grace bestowed in abundance on more and more people may cause the thanksgiving to overflow for the glory of God. Therefore, we are not discouraged; rather, although our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this momentary light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to what is seen but to what is unseen; for what is seen is transitory, but what is unseen is eternal. The Word of the Lord.

Hymn 26: Charity is Patient 1. Charity is Patient, Steadfast love How kind it is!

Feeling never envy, never, Never is perverse Great charity.

Refrain: Yes, the greatest of all is charity.

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

2. Sad to see evil done Truth all its happiness Charity can never, never brood on injury Great charity.

3. Bears, believes and hopes Enduring to the last.

Prophecy shall pass, shall pass away, Silence fall on tongue, Great charity.

4. Knowledge has a term, has a term, Swept away for evermore Charity, steadfast love, that shall never end.

Great charity.

Gospel: Romans 14:8-11 For if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord.

Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s. For this reason Christ died, rose and lived again. That he might be Lord of both the dead and the living. For it is written: “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow before me, and every tongue shall give praise to God.”

Bidding Prayers 1. We pray for the church, the beloved bride of Christ our Holy Father Pope Francis, our Archbishop Cornelius Esua, all the clergy and religious, that God should guide them, in their ministry to spread the Good News. We pray to the Lord.

Lord hear us.

2. Let us pray for the repose of our dear brother, uncle and friend, Timothy, that he may find lasting peace with the Lord. We pray to the Lord.

Lord hear us.

3. Let us pray for the bereaved family especially the wife and mother, may they find strength and consolation in their Christian faith. We pray to the Lord.

Lord hear us.

4. Let us pray for those who have travelled long distances to be present at this funeral Mass. May God grant them travelling mercy to their various destinations. We pray to the Lord.

Lord hear us.

5. Let us now pray for a while in silence for our personal intentions.

(Pause) We pray to the Lord.

Lord hear us.

Let us channel all our intentions and petitions through the intercession of our Blessed Mother, Mary. We say Hail Mary.

OFFERTORY Hymn 62: Take My Life, and Let It Be Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee.

Take my moments and my days; let them flow in endless praise, let them flow in endless praise.

Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of thy love.

Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for thee, swift and beautiful for thee.

Take my voice and let me sing always, only, for my King.

Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from thee, filled with messages from thee.

Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold.

Take my intellect and use every power as thou shalt choose, every power as thou shalt choose.

Take my will and make it thine; it shall be no longer mine.

Take my heart it is thine own; it shall be thy royal throne, it shall be thy royal throne.

Take my love; my Lord, I pour at thy feet its treasure store.

Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for thee, ever, only, all for thee.

Hymn 64: Truth in My Inward Being 1. Truth in my inward being, Wisdom in my secret heart, O Lord that’s what you desire. (x2) Refrain: Willing Spirit, Holy Spirit, Willing Spirit, This is our sacrifice.

2. We offer our minds and hearts, To you O God at this table O Lord, that’s what you desire.

3. We bring our gifts to you Lord, In form of bread and wine O Lord, that’s what you desire.

4. Bless them and change them, O Lord, Into your body and blood O Lord, that’s what you desire.

5. All glory be to the Father, And to the Son, and the Spirit O Lord, that’s what you desire.

Santus, Holy Holy Our Father Lamb of God

HOLY COMMUNION Hymn 78: God’s Voice in Calling me on High Refrain: God’s voice in calling me on high 1.To come into eternal life. (Refrain) 2.Jesus is calling all men; to come and worship God (Refrain) 3. Let us adore Jesus; until the day that we shall die. (Refrain) 4. Sing and adore Jesus; until the day that He shall come. (Refrain)

EXIT SONG Amazing Grace Amazing grace! how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch; like me!

I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. ’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed!

The Lord hath promised good to me, His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures.

When we’ve been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise Than when we first begun.

Back of the above photo says: “Left to right Peter - Julie - Emeka - Josephine. Back ground Brilliant. Sons and daughters of Dad in Nigeria. Go Slow.”

Biography Brother Tim was born to Pa Abongnelah and Mama Martha Bih, both of late, on 24th of October 1957, at Mankanikong Bafut, Mezam. He attended elementary school at St. Mary Catholic Mankanikong where he obtained his FSLC. Then he proceeded to do driving motor mechanic in the Western Province. He travelled to Nigeria in 1977 where he had training at a technical and vocational training college in Kaduna. He was trained as Caterpillar Operator Mechanic. Besides his technical training, he read widely and was well-informed. He left Nigeria in 1981 and returned to Cameroon, leaving behind in Nigeria his wife and two sons. He never made it back to Nigeria and lost control with his family till this date. This separation from his family which against his will due to continuous futile attempts to Nigeria. It contributed a lot to his lifestyle.

Brother Tim was a generous, happy, kind and humorous man. He was always ready to amuse anyone around him. He was well-loved by most people. Even those who initially did not appreciate his witted, eloquent criticism, they eventually came to love him. He will be missed and be loved forever.

Ayoro and Aunty Betty in 1971.

Ayoro and late Julius at their electronic store at Hospital Roundabout, Bamenda.

Ayoro and his God daughter, Charlotte, at her First Holy Communion.

In the palace (left to right): Chief Akeuo, Richard, Mubanjong, Nchambinbfor, Ayoro and Mah Akeuo.

Below: The four brothers

Appreciation The Abongnelah Family heartily thank all those who have supported us morally, spiritually during these difficult moments.

We pray that the good Lord who brought you here shall take you safely to your various destinations.

Brother Tim, you lived your life to the fullest. As you always said, “If it’s worth doing it, take the bull by the horns.”

You will not be forgotten as long as we hold onto our memories of you in our hearts.