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Funeral Programme of Mr. Timothy Ambe Niba Abongnelah
alias Ayoro
He was a frank, honest, compassionate, sincere, eloquent critic.
We miss you dearly.
Sunrise: 24th October, 1957 Sunset: 9
th November, 2014
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
Removal of mortal remains from Bamenda Regional Hospital
Mortuary
Viewing at Bamenda Regional Hospital Mortuary Chapel
Prayers at Bamenda Regional Hospital Mortuary Chapel
Procession to the family compound in Atumankanikong
Laying in state at the family compound
Mass at Catholic Church Mbebeli
Laying to the final resting in the family compound
Refreshment
Entertainment by groups and traditional dances
Departure of guests
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7pm
Programme
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 destruc-
tion. 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 under-
stand 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
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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.
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.
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.
My table Thou hast furnished
In presence of my foes;
My head Thou dost with oil anoint,
And my cup overflows.
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 dis-
couraged; 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
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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.
Sad to see evil done
Truth all its happiness
Charity can never, never brood on injury
Great charity.
Bears, believes and hopes
Enduring to the last.
Prophecy shall pass, shall pass away,
Silence fall on tongue,
Great charity.
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
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We pray for the church, the beloved bride of Christ our Holy Father
Pope Francis, our Archbishop Cornelius Esua, all the clergy and reli-
gious, that God should guide them, in their ministry to spread the Good
News. We pray to the Lord.
Lord hear us.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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)
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.
We offer our minds and hearts,
To you O God at this table
O Lord, that’s what you desire.
We bring our gifts to you Lord,
In form of bread and wine
O Lord, that’s what you desire.
Bless them and change them, O Lord,
Into your body and blood
O Lord, that’s what you desire.
All glory be to the Father,
And to the Son, and the Spirit
O Lord, that’s what you desire.
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.”
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.
Biography
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
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.
Appreciation
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.