TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF MADAM EVA OBOSHIE SAI BY THE EPIPHANY PRESBYTERS’ CONFERENCE, KAAJAANO.
“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on, Yes, says the spirit, they will rest from their labour for their deeds will follow them. Rev. 14:13”
It sounded like a dream, shock and sorrow, overwhelmed us when we heard the news of the untimely demise of our mother and sister. We did not know she will be leaving to her maker so soon.
Auntie Eva as she was affectionately called by all, was a member of the P. C. G Epiphany Congregation, Kaajaano. She was elected as a Presbyter from the year 1995 to 1998.
Onukpa Eva Oboshie Sai lived for the Lord and was a devoted and committed member of the church. She was regular, punctual and participated fully in all church activities be it in groups or congregational programmes and mingled freely with all, irrespective of age. She had a great respect for the young and old.
She had since 1995 been a Family Life Educator and had taken several young men and women through pre-marital counselling. She was a member of the Harvest Committee, for several years. She led in raising funds in 2001 for the erection of Church’s belfry which stands as a monument to her memory to the glory of God.
She received the prestigious Epiphany Awards “Grand Medal” for her enormous contribution to the church in 1996.
For about almost a decade ago since her return from abroad her devotion to the Lord’s service has been very remarkable. This saw her serving the Lord as a Liturgist, Lay Preacher (Epiphany and other congregations), Family Life Educator and serving on many committees, the latest being the immediate past District CLAN Director which ended in December 2020 and was awarded for her selfless service. She never missed the church’s Tarry Sessions.
Auntie Eva supported the church financially and she was also a patron for many groups in the church and a very active one at that. She worked behind the scenes offering counselling to persons who required it. She was very observant and could read in between the lines in most situations and offered any necessary help in such times, be it in cash, kind and counsel. Her words were few but carried much weight.
Today we celebrate the life of a God fearing woman and peace maker, who sacrificed her time, strength and finances for God. She will be remembered for her commitment to serve, her willingness to support the Lord’s work and her sense of generosity. Her departure has created a big vacuum that will be difficult to fill.
Onukpa Auntie Eva, you have served your maker, your family, your church and the rest of mankind in your time. We are comforted that you have gone home to rest in perfect peace in the arms of your maker. We believe God has called you to a higher service in heaven, now that your earthly race has ended.
The Epiphany Congregation Presbyters’ Conference extend their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and pray that the Lord shall continue to console and comfort you all. We know the Lord has ordered this and we rest in silence on His will.
We wish you safe journey as you leave this sinful world and God hides you in His bosom, the Lord you loved and served. May He keep and protect your soul and give you eternal rest until we meet again on the resurrection morn.
With PH 787 vrs 4 we say
“God is perfect in His ways
So we must trust Him when he acts,
When He calls His dear ones here
We must silent be in Him”
Fare thee well and rest in perfect peace in the Lord
Keep my flock, … With Love
Sidney
31st December 2020