ROLAND LOBSAD TOBIL BROCHURE

Lobsab Tobil

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ORDER OF SERVICE OFFICATING CLERGY Msgr. Peter Ko Atsu Rev. Fr. Felix Quarshie Rev. Fr. Eric Asagba Rev. Fr. Winfred Tawiah Rev. Fr. Prince Adjei-Marfo PART 1 Reception of mortal remains Hymn Biography - Family Member Hymn Tribute by - Siblings [Family] Hymn Tribute by - Wife Hymn Tribute by - Children Hymn Tribute by - Daughters in-law Hymn Tribute by - Grandchildren Hymn Tribute by - Church Hymn Covering of Casket PART 2 Procession - CH 308 Introit - CH 109 Kyrie - Mass of St. Jude First reading - Wisdom 3:1-9 Responsorial Psalm - CH 34 Gospel Acclamation - Alleluia sor abofo Gospel reading - John 5:24-29 Homily Prayer of the Faithful Collection - Medley of songs Preparation of the Altar - 59 Sanctus - Mass of St. Jude Mystery of Faith The Lord's Prayer Agnus Dei - Mass of St. Jude Communion - CH 245, 106 Post Communion - CH 212 Second collection - Medley of songs Announcement Final Commendation Final Blessing Recession BURIAL MEMORIAL & THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR MR. ROLAND LOBSAB TOBIL 01.

BioGraphy of the late MR ROLAND LOBSAB TOBIL “{Ecclesiastes 3:1-2} For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under the heaven. A time to be born, and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to pluck up what has been planted.” Mr. Roland Lobsab Tobil was born in Accra in the year 1954 to Rtd. Sergeant Major Lobsab Tobil and Lamisi Labehdukni both of blessed memories. He hailed from Tongo in the Upper East Region of Ghana. The father was a police ofcer who retired as the greater Accra regional police commander in the gold coast era while the mother was a seamstress. After living in Accra for a couple of years, he was sent to his home town to live with his uncle Dinduk, where he started and completed his elementary education; form four [middle school] at the Tongo Primary and elementary School. He later joined his parents and travelled to various parts of the country upon government transfers of his dad. After the demise of his mum at a very tender age and being the eldest of his siblings, he took charge of parental responsibilities whenever his father was away from home for ofcial government duties. He later relocated to Accra with his father where he grew up and started life for himself. During this era of starting life on his own was when he met his lovely wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Akosua Tobil. He got married to his wife Mrs. Elizabeth Akosua Tobil a little over forty years ago. He spent a wonderful marriage life with his wife and gave birth to four children namely Mark, John, Isaac and Francis. As a devoted catholic Christian, he saw the need to bless his marriage as required of him in his faith. He had his marriage blessed at St. Charles Luanga Catholic Church Abeka in the year 1997. Growing up, he developed so much interest in the hospitality industry and worked as a hotelier over three decades. This interest of his gave him the motivation to further his education. He attended Accra worker's college where he obtained a certicate in Hospitality industries management. He worked with several hotels and hospitality groups before he got employed at Sanaa Lodge hotels where he worked over two decades and rose to managerial position. He was transferred from Sanaa lodge hotels Accra to the Cape Coast branch when the hotel needed a revamp; after his BURIAL MEMORIAL & THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR MR. ROLAND LOBSAB TOBIL 02.

commendable service in the Cape Coast branch, he was sent back to the Accra Branch. During his active age, he was very hardworking and saw the need not to engage in one scope of job. This made him establish a wholesale glossary shop where he spent most of his time off work to engage in his businesses. As years passed by, he handed over the shop to his wife and focused more on his profession as a hotelier. He worked for some years as the Manager at Sanaa Lodge hotels after his return to the Accra Branch and went on voluntary retirement. The late Mr Roland Lobsab Tobil, decided to engage in farm making which made him establish a poultry farm where he spent most of his time engaging in farm activities. Few years later, he was employed as a security ofcer at Dezengolf Ghana Limited Accra where he fully retired at age sixty. Before his admission at the hospital which led to his demise, no one could have ever believed or thought of his departure so soon to join our maker but God knows best. Mr. Roland Lobsab Tobil was generally loved and admired by everyone especially his family, because of how he had his family's interest and the interest of others at heart and foremost. Such a humble and meek personality is rare to come by. We say “You have fought a good ght, you have nished the race, you have kept the faith. [2 Timothy 4:7]” Fare thee well, Mr. ROLAND LOBSAB TOBIL BURIAL MEMORIAL & THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR MR. ROLAND LOBSAB TOBIL 03.

Tribute by Siblings (Family) “I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, look, God's home is now among his people! He will live with them and they will be His people. God Himself will be with them. He will wipe every tier from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever. (Rev. 21:3-4) Oh, dearest loving brother whom we love so much. It still seems and feels like a very bad dream which we are yearning to wake up from. Words cannot describe the trauma and distress that we are going through now. Oh brother, in our sorrow, we acknowledge your wonderful life. Gone but will forever be remembered. Bra Roland as we would usually call him was a father, brother and friend to many, He was very well admired by all in the family. Oh bro, why did you do this to us? We were bonded in very strong unity and togetherness just as brothers and sisters should be. We quite remember when we visited you at your home, we were all happy as a family, so why did you choose to break this bond of unity and togetherness? Oh Roland, this isn't how we planned it. We remember vividly how we used to come to you with our problems and how you always provided satisfactory solutions to them. Now that you are no more, who are we going to consult in times of problems? You indeed exhibited the qualities of an elder brother and lived a life worthy of emulation. You led in the organization of family programs such as traditional weddings and funerals. Even in your sick moments you gave us guidance and showed us the rightful path. Who shall do all these for us now that you're no more. Our prayer is that, the spirit of oneness and unity, which you championed, being our elder brother, will forever remain with us until the glorious day of God's appearing. You will always call us on phone to check up on us if we failed to call you over a period of time. Who then shall call to check up on us now that you're no more. You used to say during your sick days: “is this the son of Tobil who is suffering like this”? And anytime you said this, tears filled our eyes. Brother where has death taken you from us to? We are now alone. We feel very empty, we feel really deserted and we are speechless. Roland, May the Good Lord lead you to father Abraham where you may see Him face to face. May your soul rest in perfect peace until we meet again in the Father's house. Amen Brother Enan Paa Somma BURIAL MEMORIAL & THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR MR. ROLAND LOBSAB TOBIL 04.

Tribute By Wife MADAM ELIZABETH AKOSUA TOBIL [James1: 17. Every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the father of light. With whom there is no shadow due to change.] Knowing you a little over four decades as my husband I have affectionately called you “Yinba” on a regular day, “Roro” on days I want to pamper you and “Mr. Roo” on days I really wanted to pamper you so I get something in return. This was how we've lived all over these years and you understood our love language so well. Your sudden demise has left me in dismay. Who shall I cling to in times of help, who shall I ever call my companion. Travelling with you in this journey of marriage has been so amazing and never regrettable to me. I will not say our marriage was a perfect one, but the way and manner in which you took to solving misunderstanding and making amends made ours a perfect one. Although we belonged to different Christian denominations, we practised our faith and doctrines separately which never affected our marriage in any way. It rather strengthened us and made us share our experiences together. I had always enjoy joining you to worship in your church anytime it was necessary for me to go with you.It was therefore not surprising when I decided to follow you to church on 26TH Dec to celebrate mass for the sick and aged with you. In fact, that day really gave me a remembrance of how we used to go for mass together anytime I visited you in cape coast. As if that was a form of biding ourselves farewell on that faithful day [26th Dec] You were indeed a man of peace and rejected any form of quarrel and abuse. You were a man of few words and meant your words for action. You needed no man born of a woman except God to make decisions for you or dictate for you. I had always known you to be a trouble free person and would always stay indoors when you had no business outside. How I wish you would have lived longer for us to have spent more time together but death did not permit that to happen. I will forever miss our early morning and midnight pleasantries we shared. My hero is gone forever but I know for sure you've gone to rest with your maker. May the host of angels welcome your soul in heaven. Till we meet again, rest in the bosom of the Lord. BURIAL MEMORIAL & THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR MR. ROLAND LOBSAB TOBIL 05.

Tribute By Children To The Late Mr. Roland Lobsab Tobil And I heard a voice from heaven saying, 'write this: blessed are the dead who from now on die in the Lord.' 'Yes,' says the spirit, they will rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them.' [Revelation 14: 13]. Death has once again crossed our path? Making us speechless and very hard to believe. “Mba”, meaning my father as we all called him was quiet, strict and friendly to us his children. He had a very keen interest in our upbringing especially our education and made sure he provided for us our basic needs so we could become responsible individuals in future. Unfortunately your sudden demise could not make you live longer to see this vision come through with your younger children. It took us sometime for us to really believe you are no more. We miss you dearly. Mba you did not inform us of your departure to your maker, why so sudden? We knew a day like this will denitely come but we least expected it now. God knows best. You never discriminated among your biological and non-biological children. You sought for the welfare of all. We your children have always described you as family man. You reached out and cared for people; That is the way of a mortal man. You were an epitome of discipline and never spared a rod to spoil a child. You were very strong, healthy and active until your long term illness and recent admission at the hospital where you met your untimely death. We knew you to be very charitable and would go the extra mile in offering help to people. Time consciousness was your hallmark and would always prepare ahead when you had program to attend. Your style of worship and active involvement in church activities were very much admiring and you always encouraged us to do same. You always said to us “you know your God and your God knows you” These words of yours we believe kept you to your faith. You developed the habit of reciting the apostle's creed and singing one of your favorite hymns “my soul is longing for your peace” every morning for the past few years. We are very much consoled by this culture of yours, denoting your reunion with your maker. We are grateful to God for your life spent with us. It was a privilege to spend time and space with you as our dad. We are now left with a task of creating a better and prosperous future for ourselves. With God on our side we know we will make it. Go and rest with your maker till we meet again. Mba duon soma! BURIAL MEMORIAL & THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR MR. ROLAND LOBSAB TOBIL 06.

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Tribute By Daughters in-law To The Late Mr. Roland Lobsab Tobil Our father-in-law was a simple and God fearing man. You accepted us and made us your daughters. You were a loving father and a great grandfather to your grandchildren. Your demise was really a complete shock to us. Mma as he affectionately called us. We love you but our father in heaven loves you more. We know that we have indeed lost a good counsellor who was so humble and well composed. Our various encounters with you had been refreshing. Anytime we exchanged morning pleasantries with you, we ended up getting fullled and happy that we are in the right family and had a great father-in- law. Not on any occasion did we hear of any news about anything evil that you had done. Our spouses also continued to speak well of you even after your demise. What a precious gem we have lost. We pray the Lord grants you the peace you deserve and preserve you till we meet again. Mba may your good virtues live on within and outside the family. We will miss your counsel and sense of humour. Oh Mba may you continue to rest in the bosom of our maker. Fare thee well and may you continue to rest in peace. BURIAL MEMORIAL & THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR MR. ROLAND LOBSAB TOBIL 10.

Tribute By Grandchildren to the late Mr. Roland Lobsab Tobil [Romans 14:7-8. For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. If we live we live for the Lord and if we die we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord]. It's sad to know you will never be with us again, your voice will no longer he heard but your name will not cease to be mentioned. We love you and cherish you, grandpa, we know we hardly say that but that's the truth. You're not forgotten. Thanks grandpa for teaching us uprightness and honesty. We'll miss those listening ears and mouth that speaks the right words. We know you loved us and you really wanted our success. We will really miss you grandpa. We will never mention our story without mentioning a supportive and encouraging grandfather like you. Loosing you was the last thing we ever thought of, but we are more consoled you're at a better place now. You may no longer be here on earth but we would hold on to the memories of living together. May you nd eternal rest grandpa. Rest well. BURIAL MEMORIAL & THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR MR. ROLAND LOBSAB TOBIL 11.

Tribute By the St Benedict Catholic Church Ofankor - Accra to the late Mr. Roland Lobsab Tobil When the days of toil is over, When night pains are don e, When the notions of this world are conquered, When the faithful parishioner of God has fought the battle and won the race, When there is surety that the parishioner has contributed his valuable quota; his precious part to the growth of our church community, When the trumpet has not been blown yet, he has been called. His family, his descendants, his friends, his beloved members of this cherished church community, shall weep not but will be happy that, this faithful parishioner has been called to glory. It is unpleasant and sad experience to lose a church member - parishioner. The Late Mr Tobil was a devout Christian, a devoted Catholic and a stalwart defender of the Catholic faith. Long before his ailment, he was very punctual at all church activities and was a friend to all. His Christian life was a force to reckon with; he professed his Catholic faith and held on until his demise. Though, his health was not in good condition, yet, we did nd Mr Tobil on some days in the church worshipping his maker. Although we knew our father and brother, Mr Tobil had been ill for some time, about six years ago; little did we know it was his last days on earth. It was more shocking to absorb his demise shortly, after his last visit to the church, St.Benedict on 26th December, 2022. Nothing last forever even if it is good. We are comforted by the blessed assurance of our Lord Jesus Christ that, in him, we may live again; we are glad you had Jesus Christ as your friend. BURIAL MEMORIAL & THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR MR. ROLAND LOBSAB TOBIL 12.

Today, we are experiencing a natural phenomenon; our words are swallowed up in grief as we catch the last glimpse of the mortal remains of our dear father and parishioner. It is with deep sense of sorrow that we say a nal good bye. Everything that happens in this world, happens at the time GOD chooses . He set the time for birth and the time for death; Ecclesiastes 3:1. Our father, Late Mr Tobil, the good Lord has called you early to heaven. Mortals as we are, we cry and mourn your sudden departure but we also have consolation by his words that, “He is good all the time and everything He does is good”. Therefore, we thank God and pray that he keeps you in his bosom. We wish we could have spent more time with you, but things do not always work out the way we want. Oh death! When shall thou stop the slaughter, so cruel and cursed you are, many have you gone with.Christians, we are taught to turn our eyes unto Jesus Christ, the hope of our faith; John 16:33. It is our fervent hope and prayer that, the Good Lord will give you a place in His everlasting Kingdom. Fare thee well, Mr Roland Lobsab Tobil, rest in perfect peace. AMEN. BURIAL MEMORIAL & THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR MR. ROLAND LOBSAB TOBIL 13.

HYMNS CH 106 1. The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not CH 34 want. He makes me down to lie Antiphon: In pastures green; he leadeth me My soul is longing for your peace, the quiet waters by. Near to you, my God 2. My Spirit he restores again; 1. Lord, you know that my heart is My life he does reclaim, not proud, He guides me into righteousness, And my eyes are not lifted from the To glorify his name. earth. 3. Although I walk in death's dark 2. Lofty thoughts have never lled vale, my mind, Yet will I fear no ill; Far beyond my sight all ambitious For you are with me; and your rod deeds. And staff my comfort still. 3. In your peace I have maintained CH 349 my soul, 1. Abide with me; fast falls the I have kept my heart in your quiet eventide; peace. The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide. CH364 When other helpers fail and comforts 1. Now the laborer's task is o'er; ee, Now the battle day is past; Help of the helpless, O abide with Now upon the farther shore me. Lands the voyager at last. 2. Swift to its close ebbs out life's Refrain: little day; Father, in your gracious keeping Earth's joys grow dim; its glories Leave we now Thy servant sleeping. pass away; Change and decay in all around I 2. There the tears of earth are dried; see; There its hidden things are clear; O you who changest not, abide with There the work of life is tried me. By a juster Judge than here. Refrain: 3. Earth to earth, and dust to dust, 3. I need your presence every Calmly now the words we say; passing hour. Left behind, we wait in trust What but your grace can foil the For the resurrection day. tempter's power? Refrain Who, like yourself, my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me. BURIAL MEMORIAL & THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR MR. ROLAND LOBSAB TOBIL 14.

CH 363 CH 190 1. When the day of toil is done, 1. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! when the race of life is run, The strife is o'er, the battle done, Father, grant thy wearied one the victory of life is won; rest for evermore. the song of triumph has begun. 2. When the strife of sin is stilled, Alleluia! when the foe within is killed, 2. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! be thy gracious word fullled: On the third morn, he rose again, peace for evermore. Glorious in majesty to reign, O let us swell the joyful strain, 3. When the darkness melts away Alleluia at the breaking of the day, bid us hail the cheering ray: 3. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! light for evermore. O risen Lord, all praise to you, Who from our sin has set us free, CH 412 That we may live eternally, Alleluia! 1. In heavenly love abiding, no change my heart shall tear. CH 308 And safe in such conding, 1. O Christ, the glory of the angel for nothing changes here. choirs! The storm may roar without me, Author and ruler of the human race! my heart may low be laid, Grant us one day to climb the happy But God is round about me, hills, And can I be dismayed? And see your blissful face. 2. Wherever He may guide me, 2. And oh, you Raphael, physician no want shall turn me back. blest, My Shepherd is beside me, Send down to us from your celestial and nothing can I lack. height, His wisdom acts live leaven, To heal our soul's disease and direct, It moves us from within, Our life-long course aright. He knows the way to heaven, 3. You too, O Mary, Mother of our Which only love can win. God! And happy Queen of Angels, hither 3. Green pastures are before me, speed, which yet I have not seen. Drawing with you the army of the Bright skies will soon be over me, Saints, where dark clouds have been. To help us in our need. My hope I cannot measure, my path to life is free. My Savior has my treasure, and He will walk with me. BURIAL MEMORIAL & THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR MR. ROLAND LOBSAB TOBIL 15.

Sing Alleluia Forth in Duteous CH 245 Praise 1. How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds 1 Sing Alleluia forth in duteous In a believer's ear! praise, It soothes his sorrows, heals his O citizens of heaven, and sweetly wounds, raise And drives away his fear. An endless Alleluia. 2. It makes the wounded spirit 2 Ye next, who stand before th' whole, Eternal light, And calms the troubled breast; In hymning choirs re-echo to the It's manna to the hungry soul, Height And to the weary, rest. An endless Alleluia. 3. Dear Name, the rock on which I 3 The Holy City shall take up your build, strain, My shield and hiding-place, And with glad songs resounding My never-failing treasury, lled wake again With boundless stores of grace! An endless Alleluia. BLESSED ASSURANCE CH 212 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine; 1. Yes heaven is the prize, Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine! My soul shall strive to gain Heir of salvation, purchase of God, One glimpse of Paradise, Born of His Spirit, washed in His Repays a life of pain. blood. Chorus: 't Is Heaven; yes heaven; This is my story, this is my Yes Heaven is the prize; song, 't Is Heaven; 't is heaven; Praising my Savior all the day long. Yes Heaven is the prize. This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long. 2. Yes, Heaven is the prize! My soul, Oh think of this; 2. Perfect submission, perfect delight, All earthly goods despise, Visions of rapture now burst on my For such a crown of bliss. sight; 't Is Heaven, etc. Angels descending, bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love. 3. Yes, Heaven is the prize! When sorrows press around, 3. Perfect submission, all is at rest, Look up beyond the skies, I in my Savior am happy and blest; Where hope and strength are found. Watching and waiting, looking 't Is Heaven, etc. above, Filled with His goodness, lost in His love BURIAL MEMORIAL & THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR MR. ROLAND LOBSAB TOBIL 16.

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