TO ALL IN THE UPCSA

It is with sadness to announce the passing on of Ms Lulama Mbede, mother of the Rev Zola Matutu after some time of illness. The funeral service will take place at Ezibeleni Township, Komani (Queenstown), Eastern Cape on Friday 30^th April 2021.

Please uphold the Rev Matutu and the Mbede family in your prayers. Rev Matutu is a minister within the Presbytery of Tshwane, of which he is also a Clerk.

Warmest regards,

Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni

Rhadebe

General Secretary

Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa

Secretary – Africa Communion of Reformed Churches

P O Box 12355

Aston Manor 1630

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA

It is with a heavy heart and sadness to inform you that Rev Lydia Neshangwe has lost her brother Kevin Chituku. He was found dead in his house in Highlands, Harare, Zimbabwe this afternoon. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Further details of the will be communicated as they become available. 

Let us uphold the Neshangwe and Chituku families in our prayers during this difficult time. Rev Lydia Neshangwe is a minister to St Andrew’s Presbyterian, Hillside, Bulawayo within the Presbytery of Zimbabwe. She is the chaplain of the Moderator of the UPCSA General Assembly. She is also the Moderator of the Council for World Mission.

Warmest regards,

Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni

Rhadebe

General Secretary

Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa

Secretary – Africa Communion of Reformed Churches

P O Box 12355

Aston Manor 1630

Tel :  + 27 11 727-3500

Email:lmpetsheni@presbyterian.org.za

“I am doing a great work and cannot go down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and go down to you?” (Nehemiah 6:3)

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA

It is with great sadness to announce the death of Mrs. Magingxa (mother of Mrs Nomlibo Jacobs, Joint President of Fellowship of Women, Western Cape Presbytery). Mrs. Magingxa passed away on the 15^th April 2021 after a short illness. The funeral service will take place on the 24 April 2021 at Masele Location, King William’s Town (Qonce). Please uphold the Magingxa family in your prayers. Mrs Nomlibo Jacobs can be contacted at 082 747 5176.

Warmest regards,

Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni

Rhadebe

General Secretary

Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA

With deep sadness, we hereby announce the passing on of Sekuru Mudenda, the father of the Rev Reginald Mudenda. May his soul rest in eternal peace. The arrangements for the funeral service will be communicated later.

Please uphold the Mudenda family in your prayers during this time. The Rev Mudenda is a minister of the UPCSA from the Presbytery of Zimbabwe and is seconded to the United Reformed Church in the United Kingdom.

Warmest regards,

Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni

Rhadebe

General Secretary

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA

It is with deep sadness and sorrow to announce the passing on of the Rev Jacob Manda this afternoon (Thursday 18 February 2021) after some time of illness. May his soul rest in eternal peace. The funeral service arrangements will be communicated as soon as they become available.

The Rev Manda was a minister to St John’s Kapiri, within the Copperbelt in the Synod of Zambia. Let us uphold his family, St John’s Kapiri and the Synod of Zambia in our prayers.

Warmest regards,

Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni

Rhadebe

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA

Please receive the correspondence from the Highveld Presbytery conveying, with sadness, the passing on of Mrs Lesley Samson, the wife of the Rev Robert “Bob” Samson. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

We convey our deepest commiserations to the Samson family and we will continue to uphold them in our prayers.

Warmest regards

Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni

Rhadebe

To: Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni

It is with great sadness to inform the UPCSA that Mrs Lesley Samson, the wife of Rev Emeritus Robert (Bob) Samson passed away on 8th February 2021. Mrs Samson had just celebrated her 82nd birthday. Mrs and Rev Samson have known each other for over 60 years. 

Mrs Samson will be remembered for her love, care and gentleness in spirit as a wife and mother and her unwavering support in Rev Samson’s ministry. She has been the most excellent mother of three sons, John (he is in the UK), Andrew and Graham and several grandchildren.

Mrs Samson was always known for her faithful walk with Jesus and encouragement to many others to remain faithful to Him. Details regarding her memorial service will be posted in due time.

Regards

Rev SL Molokoane

Presbytery Clerk

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA

Please receive this note from the family of the Rev Nkosi.

Greetings Family and Friends ,

The Nkosi Family would like to contain the spread of Covid-19 and invite you to attend the digital funeral of the late Mrs S Nkosi online from the comfort of your home.

Date : 30 January 2021

Time : 09h00 am

All digital attendees, please find the link below for your attention.

https://youtu.be/5FQ9mpSgEsE

Warmest regards,

Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni

Rhadebe

General Secretary

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA

It is with deep sadness and sorrow to announce the passing on of Mrs Sophia Nkosi, the wife of Rev LMS Nkosi, this morning. The Rev MLS Nkosi is in hospital. May her soul rest in eternal peace. The funeral service arrangements will follow as soon as they become available.

The Rev Nkosi is a minister emeritus within the Presbytery of Drakensberg and is a past moderator of the General Assembly. Let us uphold the Rev Nkosi and his family in our prayers.

Warmest regards,

Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni

Rhadebe

General Secretary