EMMANUEL MENSAH FUNERAL BROCHURE

BURIAL AND THANKSGVING SERVICE FOR THE LATE 1972-2022

OFFICIATING MINISTERS • Rev. Selorm Tsali Kumasi Presbytery Clerk GLOBAL EVANGELICAL CHURCH • Rev John & Rev Mrs Eseenam Ganyo • Very Rev. Dr E.K Tettey Emmanuel Chpl, Anloga-Kumasi Former Moderator • Other Invited Ministers • Rev. Dr. Smith Tettey Parish Pastor, Glory Chapel Amakom CATECHISTS: • Cat. Gabriel Agbeleseshie • Rev Michael Akiti Presbytery Chairman, Takoradi Amakom Parish MINISTERS IN ATTENDANCE: • Cat. Victor Waklatsi • Rev. Dr Joseline Fugar Amakom Parish Kumasi Presbytery Chairman ORGANISTS: • Rev. Prof F.D.K. Fugar • George Dzidzornoo Esq. Immediate Past Ksi Presbytery Amakom Parish Chairman • Rev S.O. Attu • Samuel Amedorme Esq. Former Tema Presbytery Chairman Amakom Parish 2 | MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH

ORDEROFService PART ONE: • Praises and Adoration PART TWO: FUNERAL SERVICE Voices of Glory AT GRAVE SIDE • Call to Worship • Sermon-Rev. Dr Smith Tettey • Hymn Cat Victor Waklatsi • Offertory-Voices of Glory Ewe: 430: 1-2 / Eng: 183: 1-3 • Prayer for the Family - • Opening Prayer & Creed • Presentation of Wreaths • Liturgical Reading • Hymn - Ewe: 385: 1-3 / Eng: • Committal -Welfare Committee • Benediction 140: 1-3 • Closing Hymn • Songs Selections -Church Choir • Recognition of Guests • Voteof Thanks Announcements Ewe: 435: 1-4 / Eng: 184: 1-4 / C.Y.B. • Biography-Family -Family / Catechist • Tributes-Widow, Children / • Prayer and Benediction- Garden City Unv. Coll. • Closing Hymn-Ewe: 154: 1-3 / • Song-Ejisuman S.H.S Eng: 186: 1-3 • Tributes-Ejisuman S.H.S, Amakom Parish • Departure to Takoradi MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH | 3

Biograp OF THE LATE MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSA As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart Proverbs 27:19 - 4 | MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH

aphy Mr. Emmanuel Amoku-Mensa Mr. Amoku-Mensah was admitted attended Ekuasi Methodist Primary to the University of Cape Coast to School in Sekondi from the year pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree 1979 to 1984. He then proceeded in Chemistry in 1997. Emmanuel to Dr. Osam Pinanko Middle School successfully completed his course from 1985 to 1986 where he sat the in July, 2001 and was awarded with Common Entrance Examination. a Second Class Honours Upper Division in Chemistry. Subsequently, Mr. Emmanuel Amoku-Mensa Emmanuel passed the Common he was engaged as a Teaching also known as “Kojo Mensah” Entrance Examination and was Assistant at the University of Cape was born on the 21st day of admitted to the Fijai Secondary Coast from 2001 to 2002. February, 1972 at Sekondi to School in Fijai from 1987 to 1991, Mr. Joseph Kweku Amoku- where he pursued his secondary Emmanuel Amoku-Mensa applied Mensa of blessed memory and school education and obtained for further studies at the University Madam Agnes Obeng of Sekondi. the Ordinary Level Certificate. He of Teesside, Middlesbrough in the continued his secondary school United Kingdom and was admitted education at the St. John’s Secondary to pursue Master of Science Degree School, Takoradi from 1993 to 1995, in Analytical Chemistry which he where he obtained his Advanced completed in October, 2005. Level Certificate. MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH | 5

“Mr. Emmanuel Amoku-Mensah will be remembered for his calm nature, for his love for political arguments, his humorous nature and above all, his love for God and his family especially his wife 6 | MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH

Mr. Emmanuel Amoku-Mensa in 2000 at the University of Cape Teaching Hospital Intensive Care started his teaching career in Coast. They got married in August, Unit for further medical attention. Middlesbrough and the proceeded to 2004 and were blessed with three Emmanuel passed on, on 19th March, Manchester in the United Kingdom children- two girls and a boy namely 2022 after a battle with sickness for from 2006 to 2009 after which he Vanessa, Jennifer and Israel. seven weeks. relocated to Ghana with his family. Emmanuel worshipped at Mr. Emmanuel Amoku-Mensah Mr. Amoku-Mensa was passionate Assemblies of God Sekondi. He will be remembered for his calm about imparting knowledge and as subsequently joined the Global nature, for his love for political such he decided to continue in the Evangelical Church, Glory Chapel, arguments, his humorous nature teaching profession on his return to Amakom Parish, when he relocated and above all, his love for God and Ghana. After a search for a teaching to Kumasi from the United Kingdom. his family especially his wife, Sylvia appointment, he was eventually and his children. As we bid farewell employed at the Ejisuman Senior On the morning of 5th of February, to Emmanuel, we take solace in High School in October, 2010 to 2022 after a great family time, Mr. knowing that you are in a better teach chemistry. A year after, he Emmanuel Amoku-Mensa decided place. Emmanuel will forever live in joined the Allied Science Department to go to town to ran an errand and our hearts. of Garden City University College at fell ill on his way. He was rushed to Kenyase where he was employed as the Kwame Nkrumah University of May his gentle soul rest in the bosom a lecturer. Science and Technology Hospital of the Lord. May you have eternal for medical attention. Due to the rest. Fare thee well, Emmanuel. Mr. Emmanuel Amoku-Mensa met severity of his illness, he was Damirifa due. the love of his life, Sylvia Esi Djokoto transferred to Komfo Anokye MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH | 7

TRIBUTE TO A DEAR HUSBAND BY MRS. SYLVIA AMOKU-MENSAH “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while will himself restore you and make you Wstrong, firm and steadfast.” 1 Peter 5:10. e started our marital journey with our traditional marriage in August, 2004. and had our wedding at Global Evangelical Church, Glory Chapel, Amakom Parish, Kumasi. 8 | MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH

“Amoku”, as I affectionately called husband. During my childbirths you lecture, we will all leave the house my husband had a sense of humor, were there to make sure the kids together. was humble and showed kindness were delivered safely and given their to everyone. He had such a charming first bath before you left the hospital. When you suddenly took ill, it was a and charismatic personality. Those You lent a hand in taking care of our surprise to me. During those seven were some of the qualities that drew children. Amoku, you were such a weeks that you were hospitalized, me to him. wonderful husband, teacher, a caring I stood by your bedside fervently father and a good friend. You trained praying and having faith that you God being so good, immediately after our children to work hard, learn and will wake up, walk and perform your his teaching assistant appointment, not to be envious of others. We went normal duties but the unexpected he gained admission to the University through a lot of ups and downs but happened. We love you but God of Teesside Middlesbrough in the the Lord saw us through. loves you more and in His own United Kingdom to pursue a Master wisdom decided that He needed you of Science degree in Analytical In January, 2009, we relocated by His side. Chemistry. A year after, I joined to Ghana and with his love for him after our traditional marriage in teaching, Amoku took up a teaching Amoku, your favorite jollof dish Ghana. We started our young family appointment at Ejisuman Senior with red fish will not taste the same with the arrival of our first child, High School and the family expanded without you. Life will not be the same Vanessa while pursuing my Master’s with the addition of a baby boy. We for me with your absence but I know programme. Some few years after did a lot of things together including that the Lord almighty will take care we had our second child, Jennifer. watching television and eating our of me and the kids. dinners together. In the mornings, Amoku, you were a supportive when you did not have an early Day in and day out it sounds like a dream to me but you are nowhere MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH | 9

to be found. The children and I will miss you a lot. We do not watch television and enjoy it anymore because your humorous comments are not forthcoming. Thank you for the memorable years we shared together. I give all the glory and thanks to God for giving me the grace to share my life with a very wonderful man who feared God. Amoku, my dear husband, I pray that Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour grant you eternal rest with Him in the Kingdom of God, where we shall meet again and part no more. May your gentle soul rest peacefully in the bosom of the Lord. Damerifa Due. Amoku, Nante Yie 10 | MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH

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TRIBUTE TO OUR BELOVED FATHER By: Vanessa, Jennifer and Israe “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 When we learnt of the news of your sudden departure, we were dumbfounded. It did not make any sense to us. Our daddy, our protector, our friend was no more. Daddy, your sudden departure is something we have not understood yet. 12 | MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH

We still cannot come to terms with the everything that could help us in our for the opportunity we had to know fact that you have left us and that is schooling. You provided a loving you even if it was shorter than we forever. During your illness, it was our environment where we could wanted. prayer that you would recover fully. express our opinions and disclose Unfortunately, it seemed that it had to you our problems to which you Though you have left us to go to be already been established in God’s plan always provided solutions. You did with the Lord, we know that you have that you had to return to Him. this with the mindset that in order gone to a much better place where to develop our self-confidence, we pain and sorrows has ceased. As you Daddy, you were a benevolent person needed a comfortable and conducive have gone to join the Lord in his holy and never hesitated to help others in environment. abode, we ask of you to protect and need. Beautiful and funny were the guide us on our earthly journey as we memories we had with you which Hilarious were the jokes you cracked continue with our endeavors. We ask we will keep close to our hearts in which made us laugh no matter how of you to shower blessings upon us. remembrance of you. The times when sad we were. You also taught us how we had family discussions, recall being content was key to the success We know very well that your wish funny moments and made plans for of a person. Daddy, you also taught us was to see us achieve our greatest the days ahead are moments that we how to deal with issues or situations potential and as your children, we will treasure in our hearts forever. well to the best of our abilities but promise to do our best and work hard, not beyond our capacities. You had and most importantly let God lead us As a father who cared about our future, little of everything which made you in every step of the way in order to you always made sure that we took uniquely different from others. succeed and make you proud. our studies serious and attained the best of grades in all our examinations. Daddy, the void you have left cannot Daddy, we do not have much to say You made it a point to explain to us be filled by anyone. No one will ever as we are short of words. So, till we all topics we did not understand to be able to replace you. Your departure meet again, may you rest in perfect the best of your ability, which we will indeed has been a shock to us and peace in the bosom of the Lord. always be grateful for. the pain of losing you will never leave us but the Lord says in his holy book FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS.❤️ Whether times were hard or not, that we should give thanks to Him you made it a priority that we had in all circumstances. We thank God MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH | 13

TRIBUTE TO ‘Emma” as we affectionately called your wife travelled to Accra. It was a EMMANUEL him was my first son-in-law whom memorable time we spent together, not AMOKU-MENSA I welcomed into the family after the knowing it will be the last time we will By Mother-In-Law, marriage of Sylvia, my first daughter have together. Presbyter Mrs. Celestine to Emma. I had the opportunity to Kate Djokoto travel to Middlesbrough in the United In February, you fell ill and was admitted Kingdom where Emma lived with at the Intensive Care Unit of the Komfo- “Do not let your heart be troubled. my daughter for four years. I was Anokye Teaching Hospital. We, together You believe in God; believe also in me.” privileged to take care of my first and with the entire Global Evangelical Church, John 14:1 second grand children - Vanessa and including the pastors offered prayers for Jennifer. your speedy recovery. We loved you but God loved you most because on 19th When Emma and my daughter March, 2022, our maker called you to returned from the United Kingdom, I eternity to be with him. and my husband took Emma as one of our own sons. We lived, dined and Emma, my son, we know that you are worshipped together for the past with our savior now. We wished you sixteen years. Emma was friendly, could have many more years with your courteous, gentle and humble. precious family and all who dearly loved Emma, you made us all laugh when you but God knows best. Our pain can you cracked some of your jokes. only be soothed by our faith and hope in Talking to you was always a delightful God. experience. Emma, we will miss you dearly. You are At the beginning of this year, you and forever in our hearts. God be with you till your children spent almost four weeks we meet again at the feet of Jesus. with my late husband and I when May your soul rest in perfect peace. 14 | MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH

“To everything there is a season,and a TRIBUTE TO time to every purpose under the heaven: OUR BROTHER-IN-LAW, EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH A time to be born, a time to die; a time to By Rex, Regina, Kwesi and Susan plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to Life is short and along the short endlessly about politics and eventually laugh heal; a time to break down, and a time to journey of life, God places our families about everything and nothing. It has been a build up; and friends in our path to make the wonderful privilege to have known you. journey a beautiful one. Emmanuel A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a was one of such family. Emmanuel When you suddenly fell ill and was hospitalized, time to mourn, and a time to dance; married our sister, Sylvia in August 2004. We we cannot overemphasize how much we prayed wholeheartedly welcomed him into the family for your recovery so that we could spend more A time to cast away stones, and a time as our “big brother”. From then, it was obvious, time and have more experiences with you. Little to gather stones together; a time to that you were a man who loved his wife and did we know that God had a different plan for embrace, and a time to refrain from adored his children, and would do anything for you, and took you away to spend eternity with embracing; them. Him. It is true that His ways are not our ways nor are His thoughts our thoughts but for once A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to Such a good person and a caring man, you we wished otherwise. keep, and a time to cast away; welcomed everyone into the home you and our sister shared with open arms, always We are however consoled by the fact that you A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time willing to engage in intelligent and thought- are in a much better place now, free from the to keep silence, and a time to speak; provoking conversations and silly nothingness many sufferings of this world. about sports, especially football. You were A time to love, and a time to hate; always there for the family. You toiled so Emmanuel, we will miss you. May you rest in the much, cared for, and shared so much. Never hands of the Lord who gives and takes. We will A time of war, and a time of peace.” did we think you will leave us so soon. meet on the other side, one day. Until then, rest in perfect peace and remember we love you. - Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 We are proud and glad that we had the opportunity to spend quality time with you Amoku, da yie. Damirifa due especially those times when we will argue MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH | 15

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TRIBUTE BY NURSING DEPARTMENT, GARDEN CITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Nursing was the first Department Mr. or which Department he belonged to During last year’s examination, Mr. Amoku-Mensa would smile and though not too well health-wise, Amoku-Mensa joined wave when he saw you. Mr. Amoku- he still came around to help. Mensa was ever willing to take up GCUC examinations missed his when he started his any extra responsibility assigned to enthusiasm in the just-ended him. One needed not to worry when examination. The students were lectureship, even if he had to carry out a responsibility hoping he would get well and come because we were sure that he would back to continue teaching them the part-time, at GCUC. He came in at go all out to do it to the best of his Chemistry that he had started with ability. them. Colleagues were hoping to a time when the then Chemistry welcome him back with the same lecturer had left and we had a great need for someone. He made Chemistry lectures one of the must-go lectures for the During our end-of-semester smiles he usually gave them. students. Nursing students loved examinations, he was the first to But as the saying goes, our ways him so much that he soon became arrive for invigilation and the last are not God’s ways: His maker called their favorite; indeed most students to leave the examination hall. He him, certainly for a good reason, would go to him for advice whenever made sure he helped to the last earlier than we expected they needed to and they always felt bit. He was always seen around welcome. and the students will always attest Rest In Peace Sir. He was everyone’s friend, the to his pleasant strictness during Rest In Peace Mr. Amoku-Mensa smiling lecturer-irrespective of who examinations. You will forever be in our hearts. 20 | MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH

TRIBUTE BY FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, GARDEN CITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE FARE WELL LETTER TO OUR FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE-MR. AMOKU-MENSA Dear Emma, among us but with you, it was soon” departure to your maker. otherwise. Thank you for making us Good people, we are told, do not The shock of your departure indirectly aware that the young and live to ripe old age in order to save to eternity still has a hold on old can work closely together for them from the snares of the evil your students and colleagues at greater service to God and Country. one, however, painful it might be to GCUC. The above tribute by the Many memories of you being a friends and loved ones left behind. Department of Nursing goes to shining star to all Ghanaians. This reminds us to take courage and the four other departments of the wipe away our tears; for, we know Faculty namely, Midwifery, Medical We have overwhelming evidence at you are saved. Laboratory Technology (MLT), GCUC that Physician Assistantship Studies May our cherished ancestors, all the (PAS), and Dental Therapy (DT). a. You were a polite, modest, and saints and angels welcome you into reliable companion to all who met their fold in the ever-presence of our In a Faculty dominated at the upper you. Maker. level by active Senior Citizens, your relative youthful age and b. You were a good teacher and role Fare Thee well our friend and modesty could not be glossed over. model for the younger generation colleague!!! Elsewhere, a so-called generation gap might have caused disaffection We are grief-stricken and our eyes fill with tears for your “all too MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH | 21

TRIBUTE TO Oh !!! my good brother, adviser, and a true friend, Mr. Emmanuel Amoku-Mensa. Our friendship MY FRIEND AND began in the early days at Ejisuman Senior High COLLEAGUE School when we started teaching. We had a lot of good times from issues through to heated BY DR. ERNEST OSEI political debates and several others. I left Ejisuman SHS for a different institution and you were still teaching there until your unfortunate demise. We kept our beautiful friendship intact. I remember the beaming smiles and the excitement on your face when I informed you that I have gained admission to pursue my Ph.D. in South Africa. When I finally completed my program, you shared in my joy and excitement, then you started calling me Doc ! Doc! I remember the advice you gave me after completing my program which I cherish so much. I also recall vividly when your first child Vanessa gained admission to Wesley Girls’ Senior High School, your happiness, and the very good plans you had for her. Little did I know that you will not live to see her complete her secondary education. 22 | MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH

Oh, death has dealt us a big blow. When we heard you were sick, we visited you severally hoping that you will regain your strength and recover fully. I can’t forget that fateful Sunday when my phone rang and the unfortunate news was broken to me. It shook me off from my seat and my phone fell. I was shaking with a lot of goose bumps on my body and did not know what to do. Hey! I was broken, shattered, devasted, and sad about your demise. Indeed, a true friend is gone. A friend who will give you all the support in times of happiness and difficult situations. Emma, your physical presence is gone but the lessons you taught me will never be forgotten. I know you are at peace with your maker and resting in the bosom of our Lord. You had a heart that cared completely. You had the smile that brought us so much pleasure. Your friendship was a blessing and I will forever miss you. !!!!!!!Damirifa Due, Nante yie!!!!!!!! MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH | 23

TRIBUTE BY “Work, for the night is coming: Work through the morning hours; CGEVHLOAUNBRAGCLEHL, ICAL Work while the dew is sparkling: GLORY CHAPEL, Work mid-springing flowers; AMAKOM PARISH, Work when the day grows brighter; KUMASI Work in the glowing sun; TRIBUTE IN HONOUR OF THE LATE Work, for the night is coming, EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSA When man's work is done”- 24 | MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH Annie Coghill The late Emmanuel Amoku-Mensa started visiting the Glory Chapel on his return from the UK coupled with his marriage in 2004 to Sister Sylvia Djokoto (Now Mrs. Sylvia Amoku Mensa). Emmanuel loved his wife and her family thus deeming it necessary to join them in 2009 at the Global Evangelical Church, Glory Chapel, Amakom Parish as a worshipper. Emmanuel’s spouse and parents are key members and leaders of this Parish, therefore, he joined them and remained a worshipper, usually attending the English service.

Unassuming, quiet, calm, and yet very Sadly, our rejoicing was short-lived that Brother Emmanuel received active in discussion programs like Sunday congregation Bible Studies as Emmanuel went to be with his the needed medical and spiritual is how we would appropriately Maker that very night in the ward. As attention and all the necessary care. describe Brother Emmanuel Amoku- a Church, we trusted that Emmanuel Our hearts go out to the children Mensa. As a teacher who valued would be recovered and continue who at this early stage in life have Christian education, he ensured his his services to his young family, the lost a dear father. May they take children were regular in the teens school, and Church, but God knows consolation in the Lord; who has and children’s services. best. However, we are convinced called their beloved to His abode that the Lord whose thoughts and and that He is the same God who We were surprised to hear of Emmanuel’s sudden illness and deeds rank above all expectations has promised to be a Father to the admission to the intensive care unit of the Komfo Anokye Teaching and understanding has decided fatherless will see them through all Hospital. The Church prayed to call him home to rest. Job said, the changing scenes of life. alongside the family for Emmanuel’s “Naked I came from my mother’s recovery. His wife, her siblings, and womb, and naked shall I return. We know that the Lord will “… her parents deserve commendation The LORD gave, and the LORD has wipe every tear from their eyes. for their effort in restoring Emmanuel taken away; blessed be the name of There will be no more death or to health. We were delighted to see the LORD” (Job 1:21, ESV). Who can mourning or crying or pain, for the Emmanuel open his eyes, as he question God? old order of things has passed away” started responding to words with (REVELATIONS 21: 4) facial gestures and moved from the We mourn with our dear sister and intensive Care Unit to the main ward. member (the widow), Mrs. Sylvia Emmanuel Amoku-Mensa, our Amoku-Mensa, and the Djokoto beloved, the Amakom Parish bids and Amoku-Mensa families who you farewell and peaceful rest in the have been so committed to ensuring bosom of the Lord. Amen. MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH | 25

TRIBUTE BY Mr. Emmanuel Amoku-Mensah was posted to Ejisuman Senior High School in the year 2010. EJISUMAN He taught Chemistry and Integrated Science in SENIOR HIGH the school. He was the secretary in the Science SCHOOL department and part of the team that assisted and prepared our students to qualify the school for the National Science and Maths Quiz in 2020. Apart from his involvement and interest in these school activities, he also taught other students at the Spiritan University College and other private educational institutions as a part-time tutor. These show that Mr. Amoku-Mensah was a very diligent and astute man who did not joke with his work. 26 | MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH

He was an affable man when you come and that compelled students to use the into contact with him. English language very often to take their academic work a notch higher. Oh, Amoku, A very outspoken gentleman who freely the science laboratory is empty without mingled with both teachers and students your presence! This is the man we are alike. His interaction with his colleagues mourning today. His sudden illness and and other fellows outside the school was admission to KATH became a cause of unique and unparalleled. Amoku was a concern to all and sundry. personal friend to everyone. He was quick to share a minute with you to ask about We would have wished he stayed with us salient issues of concern. Being full of longer than he did but the hand of God ideas, moments shared with him were is stronger than our wishes. Mr. Amoku- always relished. He is most remembered Mensah, Fare Thee Well. Sleep peacefully for his catchy and humorous use of the in the bosom of our heavenly Father till Fante language everywhere in the school. we meet again. Da yie, Emmanuel, Da yie, “The Fante man,” as some of the students yen dofo pa! Nyame n’fa wo nsie yie. referred to him, was very eloquent, MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH | 27

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ENGLISH HYMN: 140 If in our hearts there is naught con- Ayɔ mí ɖekaɖeka; Hymns Stanza 1 demns us, Ne míatrɔ mía agbedɔ la nɛ la, When Jesus comes to reward His We shall have a glorious rest. Agblɔ na mí be: Enyoa? servants O nɔviwo, ɖe míele klalo ma? Whether it be noon or day Stanza 4 Mía luʋɔwo ada-ƒea? Faithful to Him will He find us watch- Blessèd are those whom the Lord Ðe woakpɔ nye kple wò sia be, ing finds watching, míele With our lamps all trimmed and In His glory they shall share; Ŋudzɔ, ŋudzɔ na eƒe vavaa? bright Refrain If He shall come at the dawn or Stanza 3 O can we say we are ready brother midnight, Míewɔ mía dɔdeasi nyateƒetɔe, Ready for the soul’s bright home Will He find us watching there? Míewɔ míaƒe ŋutetea? Say will He find you and me still Ne Aƒetɔa mabu fɔ mí o la, watching Waiting when the Lord EWE HA 385 Míakpɔ dzidzɔ mavɔ ma! shall come. Stanza 1 O nɔviwo, ɖe míele klalo ma? Ne Yesu ava fe tu ge na mí, Mía luʋɔwo ada-ƒea? Stanza 2 Eɖanye zã loo keli, Ðe woakpɔ nye kple wò sia be, If, at the dawn of the early morning, Akpɔ mí ŋudzɔnɔla vavãwoa? míele He shall call us one by one, Mía ‘kaɖi anɔ bibia? Ŋudzɔ, ŋudzɔ na eƒe vavaa? When to the Lord we restore our O nɔviwo, ɖe míele klalo ma? Stanza 4 talents, Mía luʋɔwo ada-ƒea? Woayra ame siwo anɔ ŋudzɔ, Will He answer thee-”Well done”? Ðe woakpɔ nye kple wò sia be, míele Woayi ɖe dzidzɔ me kplii. Ŋudzɔ, ŋudzɔ na eƒe vavaa? Ne ava ŋdi alo zãtiƒe ɖe, Stanza 3 Stanza 2 Akpɔ mí míanɔ ŋudzɔa? Have we been true to the trust Ne ava do ŋdi kanya O nɔviwo, ɖe míele klalo ma? He left us? Do we seek to do our gbeaɔɖ̃ e gbe Mía luʋɔwo ada-ƒea? best? MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH | 29

Hymns Ðe woakpɔ nye kple wò sia be, Stanza 2 Le ŋɔ hã dzim na mí. míele The fun, the things we left behind. Mido ŋusẽ nu ko, Ŋudzɔ, ŋudzɔ na eƒe vavaa? Shall gain even the more. Bene míaɖo aƒe ma, ENGLISH HYMN186 Seek first, the kingdom righteous- Si woadzra ɖo ɖi na mí! Stanza 1 ness, Afi ma míadzudzɔ O come, let’s move on, Bre-thren! And all shall be added. Stanza 2 The night is closer now. Fear not, be courageous, Mɔ xaxɛ dzi zɔzɔ la The world is full of dreadful sins, Reject the world; the lies, and fun, Masesẽ akpa o. Terror grips everyone. Look straight ahead upon the cross, Míenya ame, si yɔ mí, Be strong and courageous, There lies victorious crown. Ƒe nuteƒewɔwɔ. The everlasting home waits: Stanza 2 Miɖo ŋu ɖe ‘ŋu keŋ! Prepared for you and for me. People, endure a little more: Mitrɔ tso xexe sia me, That place we shall have rest. The way home is so short. Miadze Aƒetɔ yome, Stanza 2 Glorious welcome awaits you, Ðo ta Yerusalem! The narrow way is the right way. In the city of God. Stanza 3 The wise find it easy. Eternal rest there is: Nu, si katã míegble ɖi, The one who called us, still with us, When all the saints shall meet again, Eya mave mí o. His faithfulness, we know. Rejoicing with the Father, Míava kpɔ gbɔdzɔe wu tsã, Be wise and courageous, What great joy shall it be. Adi agbe mavɔ. Turn from enticements of this world; Viwo, migavɔ̃ o! And do follow your Saviour EWE HA; 154 Migbe xexeamedzidzɔ, Into Jerusalem. Stanza 1 Eƒe beble kple dzudzu; Miva, miyi, nɔviwo! Miheyi ŋgɔ tẽ ko! 30 | MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH Zã d’a-si dodo me! Gbedzi, si zɔm míele la,

Stanza 4 ENGLISH HYMN 183 Stanza 3 Nɔviwo, mizɔ kaba! Stanza 1 We shall sleep, but not for ever, Fofo lal le mía kplɔm We shall sleep but not for ever In the lone and silent grave; Eya ŋutɔ le mía gbɔ There will be a glorious down Blessed be the Lord that taketh Le xaxa katã me, We shall meet to part not ever Blessed be the Lord that gave. Ade dzi ƒo ba mí. On the resurrection morn! In the bright, eternal city Ɣe la gale keklẽ ge From the deepest caves of ocean Death can never, never come! Le tsidzadza la megbe. From the desert and the plain In His own good time He’ll call us Nu sia nu lava nyo! From the valley and the mountain From our rest to Home, sweet Home Stanza 5 Countless throngs shall rise again. Ne amea ɖe gbɔdzɔ la, EWE HA: 430 Enɔvia naxɔ nɛ! Refrain; Stanza 1 Milé mia nɔewo ɖ’a-si, We shall sleep but not for ever Nenye ɖe míaku gɔ̃ hã la Lɔlɔ̃ bla mi ɖekae. There will be a glorious dawn ‘Me si lɔ̃ nefa konyi! Mibla nu sesiẽ wu! We shall meet to part so never Dzidzɔa mí bena, míagakpe Ðe sia ɖe nanye suetɔ, On the resurrection morn Le ŋkeke mamlɛtɔ dzi. Ke wòanye dzadzɛtɔ hã Gbe si gbe kpẽ sesẽ naɖi Le dziƒomɔ la dzi! Stanza 2 Le yɔdo goglowo me, Stanza 6 When we see a precious blossom Ame kukuwo atsi ‘tre Aƒe magadidi o; That we tended with such care, Ðe kɔkɔetɔ la ŋkume. Nɔviwo, mido dzi! Rudely taken from our bosom, Nenye ɖe míaku gɔ̃ hã la Wole dza do ge na mí How our aching hearts despair! ‘Me si lɔ̃ nefa konyi! Le dziƒodu la me. Round its little grave we linger, Dzidzɔa mí bena, míagakpe Dzudzɔ mavɔ nye kem! Till the setting sun is low, Le ŋkeke mamlɛtɔ dzi! Ne mía kple kɔkɔetɔwo Feeling all our hopes have perished Katã ava Fofoa gbɔ, With the flower we cherished so. MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH | 31 Eya lanyo ŋutɔ!

Ewe Hymns Stanza 2 Nenye ɖe míaku gɔ̃ hã la Stanza 3 Seƒoƒo dzeani, si enye ‘Me si lɔ̃ nefa konyi! My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious Míaƒe dzidzɔ gã la, yrɔ. Dzidzɔa mí bena, míagakpe thought! Ku ƒe asi fafɛ la xɔe Le ŋkeke mamlɛtɔ dzi My sin, not in part but the whole, Tso míaƒe akɔ me ke. Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no Eƒe yɔdo la gbɔ nye si, ENGLISH HYMN 118 more, Míele konyi fam azɔ. Stanza 1 Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O Mɔkpɔkpɔ katã hã yi vɔ; When peace, like a river, attendeth my soul! Gake dzoxi gbagbe li! my way, Stanza 4 Nenye ɖe míaku gɔ̃ hã la When sorrows like sea billows roll; For me, be it Christ, be it Christ ‘Me si lɔ̃ nefa konyi! Whatever my lot, Thou has taught hence to live: Dzidzɔa mí bena, míagakpe me to say, If Jordan above me shall roll, Le ŋkeke mamlɛtɔ dzi! It is well, it is well, with my soul. No pang shall be mine, for in death Stanza 3 Refrain as in life Nenye ɖe míaku gɔ̃ hã la, It is well, with my soul, Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my Ŋɔ madzi mí akpɔ o. It is well, with my soul, soul. Mía Aƒetɔ zu dziɖula It is well, it is well, with my soul. Ðe tsiẽƒe la dzi blibo. Stanza 2 EWE HA: 435 Edzra du nyui ɖo ɖi na mí, Though Satan should buffet, Stanza 1 Afi si ku mayi o. though trials should come, Dɔ ‘lɔ,̃ lɔlɔt̃ ɔ, dɔ ‘lɔ̃ nàdzudzɔ, Kpɔ ɖa, ele mía yɔm ɖaa be: Let this blest assurance control, Ziɔ wò ta ɖe wò xɔla ƒ’a-kɔ nu; Miva dzudzɔ mavɔ me! That Christ has regarded Míelɔ̃ wò vevie, Yesu lɔ̃ wò wu; my helpless estate, Dɔ ‘gbe! Dɔ ‘gbe! Dɔ ‘gbe! And hath shed His own Stanza 2 blood for my soul. Èmlɔ ‘nyi abe vidzĩ dzaa ene, Ke màganyɔ ɖe xexe sia me o; 32 | MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH Dzudzɔ vivi trɔ zu tɔwò azɔ, Dɔ ‘gbe! Dɔ ‘gbe! Dɔ ‘gbe!

Stanza 3 EWE HA: 300 Stanza 4 Va se ɖe xexe sia nu ava yi, Stanza 1 Azɔ mel’ agbe na Yesu ɖeɖeko, Wòaƒo ‘ƒe kɔkɔetɔwo ƒu ɖ’e-gbɔ; Ne Mawu ƒe ŋutifafa yɔ nye dzi me, Eƒe nya enye kplɔlanye; Va se ɖe si agbe sia awu nu, Ekem ne ahom atu hã, Mekpɔ ŋutifafa kple ɖeɖe tso egbɔ, Dɔ ‘gbe! Dɔ ‘gbe! Dɔ ‘gbe! Nye dzi anɔ ha dzim le xɔse me be: Mekpɔ agbe l’ Aƒetɔ la me. Stanza 4 Enyo nam le Aƒetɔ la me! Enyo nam… Va se ɖe tsitretsiŋkekea naɖo, Enyo nam, enyo nam, ENGLISH HYMN 195 Ame siwo dɔ ‘lɔ̃ le Yesu me, Enyo nam le Aƒetɔ la me. Stanza 1 Woatsi tre le ŋutikɔkɔe gã me, Stanza 2 God be with you till we meet again; Dɔ ‘gbe! Dɔ ‘gbe! Dɔ ‘gbe! Ne satan dze dzinye le ŋɔdzi dom nam, May he at all times direct you; Stanza 5 Ekema nya sia aklẽ nam; May he in life’s storm protect you; Va se ɖe eƒe lɔlɔ̃ kɔkɔe la Nye Yesu wɔ nusianu kpɔ dziɖuɖu, God be with you till we meet again, Awɔ wò nàklẽ abe ‘ya ŋ’tɔ ‘ne, Nunye ko le Yesu fe wu me Till we meet, till we meet, ‘Ye wòaɖɔ wò fiakuku la na wò, Enyo nam… Till we meet, at Jesus’ feet, Dɔ ‘gbe! Dɔ ‘gbe! Dɔ ‘gbe! Stanza 3 Till we meet, till we meet; Stanza 6 Yesu, alẽvi, tsɔ nye nuvɔ̃ ƒ’ agba. God be with you till we meet again. Dɔ ‘gbe, lɔlɔt̃ ɔ, menye hede o, Eye wòƒui gbe ɖe megbe; Stanza 2 Esusɔ ʋe ko, etɔ veviwo Eku ɖe tanye l’atitsoga ŋuti, God be With you till we meet again; Ava nɔ ha kɔkɔe ma me tegbee, Nye luʋɔ, kafu Aƒetɔ la! And when doubts and fears oppress Dɔ ‘gbe! Dɔ ‘gbe! Dɔ ‘gbe! Enyo nam… you; Stanza 7 May his holy peace possess you; Va se ɖe míakpe ‘ƒe fiazikpui ŋgɔ, Ado dzɔdzɔenyenye ƒ’a-wu ɣiwo MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH | 33 Eye míanɔ mía xɔla gbɔ tegbee, Dɔ ‘gbe! Dɔ ‘gbe! Dɔ ‘gbe!

English Hymns God be with you till we meet again; Míagakpe, míagakpe Míagakpe, míagakpe Mawu nanɔ kpli mí míagakpe. Mawu nanɔ kpli mí míagakpe. Stanza 3 Stanza 4 God be with you till we meet again; Stanza 2 Mawu nanɔ kpli mí, míagakpe! In distress his grace sustain you; Mawu nanɔ kpli mí, míagakpe! Atsyɔ lɔlɔf̃ laga mía dzi, In success from pride restrain you; Aɣla mí ke eƒ’a-si me, Aɖe ku ƒe ŋɔdziwo ɖa. God be with you till we meet again. Ana mana mí gbe sia gbe! Mawu nanɔ kpli mí, míagakpe! Mawu nanɔ kpli mí, míagakpe! Míagakpe, míagakpe Stanza 4 Míagakpe, míagakpe Míagakpe le Yesu gbɔ God be with you till we meet again; Míagakpe le Yesu gbɔ Míagakpe, míagakpe May he go through life beside you; Míagakpe, míagakpe Mawu nanɔ kpli mí míagakpe. And through death in safety guide Mawu nanɔ kpli mí míagakpe. you; God be with you till we meet aga Stanza 3 Mawu nanɔ kpli mí, míagakpe! Ne agbehiã tu mí hã la, Akpla lɔlɔs̃ i kɔ na mí. EWE HA: 472 Stanza 1 Mawu nanɔ kpli mí, míagakpe! Mawu nanɔ kpli mí, míagakpe! Míagakpe, míagakpe Eya ŋ’tɔ nalé mí ɖ’a-si, Míagakpe le Yesu gbɔ Akplɔ mí dedie gbe sia gbe Mawu nanɔ kpli mí, míagakpe! Míagakpe, míagakpe Míagakpe le Yesu gbɔ 34 | MR. EMMANUEL AMOKU-MENSAH



Appreciation The entire family of Mr Emmanuel Amoku-Mensah is truly grateful to all who supported and showed their love and concern to the family during this time of loss. Your words of encouragement, Your prayers Your attendance, Your generosity and Your sympathies Were deeply appreciated. God bless you and replenish you for all you have parted with for our sake.