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Mama Kwotua Memorial Service

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Kada Salomey KwotuaCELEBRATING THE LIFE OF1915-2024RELATION CHURCH, PHBC MITCHAM SUNDAY, JULY 14,2024 We will remember heras a loving mother, grandmother,aunt, and friend.The Kwotua family would like to thank you forattending this memorial service today and for thesympathy and support you have shown us.

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CELEBRATION SERVICEYou are welcome to Kada Salomey Kwotua’s celebration service.As we celebrate 109 years of Mama Kada’s life , let uscarry her love in our hearts. Your condolences and supportare deeply appreciated, offering solace during this time ofremembrance.2 1ACKNOWLEDGEMENTThe Kwotua family would like to extend our deepestgratitude to all who have joined us in celebrating theextraordinary life of our beloved Mama Kada SalomeyKwotua. Your presence, support, and love have been atremendous comfort during this time of reflection andremembrance. We would like to thank our extended family, friends,neighbours, and the church for your heartfelt condolences,prayers, generous contributions and the beautiful servicethat honours Mama Kada's life and legacy. May we all find comfort in the shared memories of MamaKada’s remarkable 109 years, filled with love, wisdom, andgrace. Her spirit will forever live on in our hearts.With heartfelt gratitude, The Kwotua Family

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CELEBRATION SERVICEYou are welcome to Kada Salomey Kwotua’s celebration service.As we celebrate 109 years of Mama Kada’s life , let uscarry her love in our hearts. Your condolences and supportare deeply appreciated, offering solace during this time ofremembrance.2 1ACKNOWLEDGEMENTThe Kwotua family would like to extend our deepestgratitude to all who have joined us in celebrating theextraordinary life of our beloved Mama Kada SalomeyKwotua. Your presence, support, and love have been atremendous comfort during this time of reflection andremembrance. We would like to thank our extended family, friends,neighbours, and the church for your heartfelt condolences,prayers, generous contributions and the beautiful servicethat honours Mama Kada's life and legacy. May we all find comfort in the shared memories of MamaKada’s remarkable 109 years, filled with love, wisdom, andgrace. Her spirit will forever live on in our hearts.With heartfelt gratitude, The Kwotua Family

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HYMN 1 - SHOWERS OF BLESSING HYMN 1 - SHOWERS OF BLESSINGThere shall be showers of blessingThis is the promise of loveThere shall be seasons refreshingSent from the Saviour aboveShowers of blessingShowers of blessing we needMercy-drops round us are fallingBut for the showers we pleadThere shall be showers of blessingPrecious reviving againOver the hills and the valleysSound of abundance of rainShowers of blessingShowers of blessing we needMercy-drops round us are fallingBut for the showers we pleadThere shall be showers of blessingSend them upon us, O LordGrant to us now a refreshingCome, and now honour Thy WordShowers of blessingShowers of blessing we needMercy-drops round us are fallingBut for the showers we plead.43

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HYMN 1 - SHOWERS OF BLESSING HYMN 1 - SHOWERS OF BLESSINGThere shall be showers of blessingThis is the promise of loveThere shall be seasons refreshingSent from the Saviour aboveShowers of blessingShowers of blessing we needMercy-drops round us are fallingBut for the showers we pleadThere shall be showers of blessingPrecious reviving againOver the hills and the valleysSound of abundance of rainShowers of blessingShowers of blessing we needMercy-drops round us are fallingBut for the showers we pleadThere shall be showers of blessingSend them upon us, O LordGrant to us now a refreshingCome, and now honour Thy WordShowers of blessingShowers of blessing we needMercy-drops round us are fallingBut for the showers we plead.43

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HYMN 1 - SHOWERS OF BLESSING HYMN 1 - SHOWERS OF BLESSINGThere shall be showers of blessing;O that today they might fall,Now as to God we’re confessing, Now as on Jesus we call!Showers of blessingShowers of blessing we needMercy-drops round us are fallingBut for the showers we pleadThere shall be showers of blessingIf we but trust and obeyThere shall be seasons refreshingIf we let God have His wayShowers of blessingShowers of blessing we needMercy-drops round us are fallingBut for the showers we plead.65

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HYMN 1 - SHOWERS OF BLESSING HYMN 1 - SHOWERS OF BLESSINGThere shall be showers of blessing;O that today they might fall,Now as to God we’re confessing, Now as on Jesus we call!Showers of blessingShowers of blessing we needMercy-drops round us are fallingBut for the showers we pleadThere shall be showers of blessingIf we but trust and obeyThere shall be seasons refreshingIf we let God have His wayShowers of blessingShowers of blessing we needMercy-drops round us are fallingBut for the showers we plead.65

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HYMN 3 - CAPTAIN OF ISRAEL’S HOSTCaptain of Israel’s host, and GuideOf all who seek the land aboveBeneath the shadow we abideThe cloud of thy protecting loveOur strength, thy grace; our rule, thy wordOur end, the glory of the LordBy thy unerring Spirit ledWe shall not in the desert strayWe shall no other guidance needNor miss our providential wayAs far from danger as from fearWhile love, almighty love, is near87HYMN 2 - AMAZING GRACEAmazing grace, how sweet the soundThat saved a wretch like meI once was lost, but now I'm foundWas blind, but now I seeT'was grace that taught my heart to fearAnd grace my fear relievedHow precious did that grace appearThe hour I first believedThrough many dangers, toils and snaresWe have already comeT'was grace that brought us safe thus farAnd grace will lead us homeWhen we've been here ten thousand yearsBright shining as the sunWe've no less days to sing God's praiseThan when we've first begun

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HYMN 3 - CAPTAIN OF ISRAEL’S HOSTCaptain of Israel’s host, and GuideOf all who seek the land aboveBeneath the shadow we abideThe cloud of thy protecting loveOur strength, thy grace; our rule, thy wordOur end, the glory of the LordBy thy unerring Spirit ledWe shall not in the desert strayWe shall no other guidance needNor miss our providential wayAs far from danger as from fearWhile love, almighty love, is near87HYMN 2 - AMAZING GRACEAmazing grace, how sweet the soundThat saved a wretch like meI once was lost, but now I'm foundWas blind, but now I seeT'was grace that taught my heart to fearAnd grace my fear relievedHow precious did that grace appearThe hour I first believedThrough many dangers, toils and snaresWe have already comeT'was grace that brought us safe thus farAnd grace will lead us homeWhen we've been here ten thousand yearsBright shining as the sunWe've no less days to sing God's praiseThan when we've first begun

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EULOGY EULOGY109Mama Kada was born in Paga Chiana inthe Upper East region of Ghana. Shewas born into a royal family in 1915. Herfather was the chief of Chiana. MamaKada never had formal education. Shesupported her parents in their dailyactivities, which was farming. Mama Kada met her husband, Mr. John Kwotua, during a visit to his uncle in atown called Samwo. They got married and were blessed with sixchildren. Her husband was enlisted into the Ghana Police Service andwas posted to Kumasi. Later, he was posted to various stations andended up in the Volta region, where he passed away.After the death of her husband, she started small businesses to caterfor the family. She was involved in the kenkey and palm oil business. Shelater relocated to the Northern region of Ghana with her children tocontinue life. She continued her business and extended it to BurkinaFaso, where she traded in millet and maize and sold them at theNavrongo and Paga markets. She did this to support her children'seducation.Mama Kada Salomy Kwotua was a member of the Assemblies of GodChurch, Navio branch. Despite her old age, she never relented in herchurch activities. She was always punctual at church to worship hercreator. She was a very caring mom who did not discriminate and wasalways ready to share whatever she had with others. We were all hoping Mama would live long with us and enjoy the fruitof her labor, but God knows best. We, the children, take consolationfrom the book of Isaiah 55:8, which says, "For my thoughts are notyour thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord.We thank God for the life of our mum. We pray that our HeavenlyFather will receive her soul in His bosom.Till we meet again Anayee. Rest in perfect peace Anayee. "Nyi Lanyirene."

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EULOGY EULOGY109Mama Kada was born in Paga Chiana inthe Upper East region of Ghana. Shewas born into a royal family in 1915. Herfather was the chief of Chiana. MamaKada never had formal education. Shesupported her parents in their dailyactivities, which was farming. Mama Kada met her husband, Mr. John Kwotua, during a visit to his uncle in atown called Samwo. They got married and were blessed with sixchildren. Her husband was enlisted into the Ghana Police Service andwas posted to Kumasi. Later, he was posted to various stations andended up in the Volta region, where he passed away.After the death of her husband, she started small businesses to caterfor the family. She was involved in the kenkey and palm oil business. Shelater relocated to the Northern region of Ghana with her children tocontinue life. She continued her business and extended it to BurkinaFaso, where she traded in millet and maize and sold them at theNavrongo and Paga markets. She did this to support her children'seducation.Mama Kada Salomy Kwotua was a member of the Assemblies of GodChurch, Navio branch. Despite her old age, she never relented in herchurch activities. She was always punctual at church to worship hercreator. She was a very caring mom who did not discriminate and wasalways ready to share whatever she had with others. We were all hoping Mama would live long with us and enjoy the fruitof her labor, but God knows best. We, the children, take consolationfrom the book of Isaiah 55:8, which says, "For my thoughts are notyour thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord.We thank God for the life of our mum. We pray that our HeavenlyFather will receive her soul in His bosom.Till we meet again Anayee. Rest in perfect peace Anayee. "Nyi Lanyirene."

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TRIBUTE TO OUR DEAR MOTHER TRIBUTE TO OUR DEAR MOTHER1211I am the resurrection and the life. Thosewho believe in me will live, even thoughthey die, and those who live and believe inme will never die. (John 11:25-26). We arehere today to celebrate a life well lived byour mother, Kada Salomey Kwotua. Thedemise of our mother was met with mixed feelings sadness for the loss of a dear mother, a friend, a counselor,and a companion whose door has silently closed and departed from us.Sorrow fills our hearts at this moment; our lives will be empty in manyareas where you sustained and protected us over the years.We're also consoled by the fact that God has been faithful to ourmother, who lived 109 years to see her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mama was a mother to many people, but to us, she wasour everything. Mama was a great woman, a pillar of strength, faith,and wisdom, and the glue that bound our family together. She alwaysdirected us towards the right path with her wise counsel on how wecould face life and its challenges through her strong family values andunrelenting faith in God.Mama Kada was the most loving, humble, compassionate, andremarkable family-oriented woman and a beautiful soul one couldever relate to. Mama, we remember your generosity and how youalways wanted to give us your best with your limited resources. Wewill always remember the good memories we shared together and theimpact you created in our lives. We're most grateful.Though we mourn your absence, we also celebrate your grace. Youhave left a footprint in our hearts. Rest in peace, Mum. Yourmemories live on, especially with your grandchildren.Fare thee well, Mama Kada Salomey. Till we meet again onresurrection day."Nyi Lanyirene"

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TRIBUTE TO OUR DEAR MOTHER TRIBUTE TO OUR DEAR MOTHER1211I am the resurrection and the life. Thosewho believe in me will live, even thoughthey die, and those who live and believe inme will never die. (John 11:25-26). We arehere today to celebrate a life well lived byour mother, Kada Salomey Kwotua. Thedemise of our mother was met with mixed feelings sadness for the loss of a dear mother, a friend, a counselor,and a companion whose door has silently closed and departed from us.Sorrow fills our hearts at this moment; our lives will be empty in manyareas where you sustained and protected us over the years.We're also consoled by the fact that God has been faithful to ourmother, who lived 109 years to see her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mama was a mother to many people, but to us, she wasour everything. Mama was a great woman, a pillar of strength, faith,and wisdom, and the glue that bound our family together. She alwaysdirected us towards the right path with her wise counsel on how wecould face life and its challenges through her strong family values andunrelenting faith in God.Mama Kada was the most loving, humble, compassionate, andremarkable family-oriented woman and a beautiful soul one couldever relate to. Mama, we remember your generosity and how youalways wanted to give us your best with your limited resources. Wewill always remember the good memories we shared together and theimpact you created in our lives. We're most grateful.Though we mourn your absence, we also celebrate your grace. Youhave left a footprint in our hearts. Rest in peace, Mum. Yourmemories live on, especially with your grandchildren.Fare thee well, Mama Kada Salomey. Till we meet again onresurrection day."Nyi Lanyirene"

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Kada Salomey KwotuaCELEBRATING THE LIFE OF1915-2024RELATION CHURCH, PHBC MITCHAM SUNDAY, JULY 14,2024 We will remember heras a loving mother, grandmother,aunt, and friend.The Kwotua family would like to thank you forattending this memorial service today and for thesympathy and support you have shown us.