The funeral service of the late Mrs Flora Atuswile Ngwira who passed away on 17 November 2022 was held on 22 November 2022 at Lusaka Baptist Church on Longacres, Lusaka. Below is a brief description of the tributes made and sermon preached during the funeral service.
Life History
Flora Ngwira was born on 7th October 1947 in Kalonga, Malawi.. She went to school at Mzuzu Secondary School and later to Chancellor College in Malawi. She did her tpostgraduate studies in Edinburgh in Scotland. Later she came to work in Zambia at the National Scientific Council fot Research. She later left Zambia for further studies in the UK. She taught at Kalonga Secondary School in Kabwe as well as at the University of Zambia. She and the husband lived in the UK, eSwaitini and South Africa up to 2016. Flors Ngwira is survived by a husband, four children and four grandchildren.
Spiritual Life History
Flora Ngwira became a Christian in 1978 after listening to the gospel at Kitwe Chapel in Kitwe. She had heard the gospel a number of times, but this particular time she was convicted of her sin and her need to repent of sin. She became of member of Kitwe Chapel. Later she got married to Dr. Selemani Ngwira in 1980 and became a member of Lusaka Baptist Church.
During their stay in South Africa, Selamani and Flora attended Central Baptist Church in Pretoria. When they returned rot Zambia they worshipped at Emmanuel Baptist Church and Ibex Hill Baptist Church. Flora Ngwira was involved in children’s ministry and actively served the Lord.
Tribute by husband
The tribute by the husband Dr. Selamani Ngwira was read by Rev. Alfred Nyirenda. In the tribute Dr. Ngwira expressed his love for his late wife whom he described as a suitable helpmeet. He also mentioned that she experienced great grace in seeing all her children get saved. Dr. Ngwira also noted that the wife made great sacrifices for the husband and children without complaining.
Tribute by children
Flora Ngwira was born on 7th October 1947 in Kalonga, Malawi.. She went to school at Mzuzu Secondary School and later to Chancellor College in Malawi. She did her tpostgraduate studies in Edinburgh in Scotland. Later she came to work in Zambia at the National Scientific Council fot Research. She later left Zambia for further studies in the UK. She taught at Kalonga Secondary School in Kabwe as well as at the University of Zambia. She and the husband lived in the UK, eSwaitini and South Africa up to 2016. Flors Ngwira is survived by a husband, four children and four grandchildren.
Spiritual Life History
Flora Ngwira became a Christian in 1978 after listening to the gospel at Kitwe Chapel in Kitwe. She had heard the gospel a number of times, but this particular time she was convicted of her sin and her need to repent of sin. She became of member of Kitwe Chapel. Later she got married to Dr. Selemani Ngwira in 1980 and became a member of Lusaka Baptist Church.
During their stay in South Africa, Selamani and Flora attended Central Baptist Church in Pretoria. When they returned rot Zambia they worshipped at Emmanuel Baptist Church and Ibex Hill Baptist Church. Flora Ngwira was involved in children’s ministry and actively served the Lord.
Tribute by husband
The tribute by the husband Dr. Selamani Ngwira was read by Rev. Alfred Nyirenda. In the tribute Dr. Ngwira expressed his love for his late wife whom he described as a suitable helpmeet. He also mentioned that she experienced great grace in seeing all her children get saved. Dr. Ngwira also noted that the wife made great sacrifices for the husband and children without complaining.
Tribute by children
The children spoke of the late mother would rise up early to pray and read God’s word. They were quite certain that some of her prayers were for the husband and children. They commended the mother for being an amazing woman and a beautiful soul. A grandchild read Psalm 121:1,2 as a tribute.
Tribute by friends
The tribute by friends was read out by Mrs Joyce Hibajene. In the tribute three things were highlighted about the late Flora Ngwira:
- Her love for God;
- Her love for the family; and
- Her love for friends.
She was described as always being generous and looked out for friends. Her faith in the Lord in her formative years was strengthened by belonging to the Young People’s Fellowship.
A quote on friendship “A friend is never really gone. Their spirit lives on in the memories of those who remain” was read out in remembrance of the late Flora Ngwira. Isaiah 35:10 was also quoted: “And the ransomed of the Lord will return. They will enter Zion with singing, everlasting joy will crown their heads”.
Sermon
The sermon was delivered by Kasango Kayombo, pastor of Ibex Hill Baptist Church. The text was from Ecclesiastes 12:1-8. He noted that there is a life worth living on earth. He especially pointed two things from the text: 1) We must remember God, 2) The brevity of life.
With regards to remembering God, Pastor Kayombo noted that we should remember God because of the busyness of life we can forget God. This remembering we were told is not a casual remembering. It is to bring God to mind. To remember God is to know God and acknowledge his supremacy in all things. Knowing God is through his Son Jesus Christ. Man is separated from God because of sin. We were reminded that because God made us, He has authority over us. Therefore, we must seek God’s glory in all we do.
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