Pa Ndambi Paul AngembaNdambi - The Virtuous Family

With Hearts Full of Gratitude

MBA BENE WEN 🙏

With hearts full of gratitude, we sincerely thank everyone who stood with our family during the passing, funeral and burial of our beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, Pa Ndambi Paul Angemba.

Your visits, prayers, phone calls, messages, financial support, time, ideas, sacrifices, practical assistance and countless acts of kindness carried us through one of the most difficult seasons of our lives.

Every contribution, whether seen publicly or offered quietly behind the scenes, became part of a beautiful testimony of love, unity and compassion.

We remain deeply grateful to God for each one of you.

May the Lord richly bless you, strengthen your families, establish the work of your hands and reward your kindness abundantly.

With sincere gratitude,

The Ndambi Family
Preserved Letters

Our Deepest Appreciation

The celebration of Pa Ndambi Paul Angemba's life was made possible through the service, sacrifice and commitment of many committees, groups, relatives and friends. We honour their contributions and preserve these messages as part of the permanent memorial record.

Memorial portrait representing the overall organisation behind the celebration of Pa Ndambi Paul Angemba's life.
Appreciation Letter

General Organisation Committee

The family's central note of gratitude for the team that coordinated the entire memorial journey with patience, wisdom and calm leadership.

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Family archive image accompanying the appreciation letter for the Drinks Committee.
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Drinks Committee

A heartfelt letter to the team that carried hospitality through the preparation period, the Wake Keep and the burial day.

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Family archive image accompanying the Feeding Committee appreciation letter.
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Feeding Committee

A substantial appreciation for the ministry of provision, fellowship and hospitality that helped sustain family and guests alike.

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Rites Committee

The revised authoritative appreciation letter preserving the cultural honour, wisdom and heritage upheld throughout the traditional rites.

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Portrait accompanying the Animation Committee appreciation letter.
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Animation Committee

An appreciation for the team that shaped atmosphere, memory, music and joyful remembrance with care and creativity.

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Logistics Committee

The Bulldozer Committee

A tribute to the committee that kept moving, solved problem after problem and carried the memorial archive itself into lasting form.

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Renovation Committee

The family's thanks for the committee that prepared the family compound with beauty, light and practical dignity before guests arrived.

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Church Committee

A warm memorial record of the church groups, pastors and believers who stood with the family in prayer, service and thanksgiving.

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Decoration, Protocol & Security Committee

Deco, Protocol & Security

A record of gratitude for the team that shaped the visual dignity, welcome, order and protection of the memorial gathering.

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Family image accompanying the appreciation letter to the extended family and in-laws.
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Our In-Laws

The Extended Family Standing Together in Love and Honour

A tribute to the in-laws whose presence, resources, dances and shared burdens became part of the family's comfort and honour.

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The Scouts

A memorial acknowledgement of disciplined presence, campfire honours, parade service and faithful commitment in all conditions.

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United States Organising Team

A permanent memorial record of the family reunion and celebration held in the United States by loved ones across the ocean.

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Memorial Archive

Memorial Archive

Funeral Programme

The funeral services concluded on Friday, July 3, 2026. We preserve the programme below as part of the permanent memorial record and as a testimony to the many people who gathered to honour and celebrate the life of Pa Ndambi Paul Angemba.

Concluded Programme2-4 July 2026Mbengwi, Cameroon
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Pa Ndambi Paul Angemba in traditional blue regalia
Concluded Programme

Programme overview

A preserved guide to the wake service, burial day and related memorial gatherings.

Thursday, 2 July 2026

Wake Service

4:00 PM

Family Residence, Mbengwi

Wake service without corpse

Friday, 3 July 2026

Funeral and Burial

7:30 AM onwards

Mbengwi Mortuary, Tobho Back Mbon, PC Njembeng and family residence

Removal, laying in state, church service, burial and reception

4 July 2026

Family Meeting and Departure

Following burial weekend

Family arrangements

Displayed without weekday because the source document contains a weekday conflict.

Thursday, 2 July 2026

Wake Service

Family and friends gathered at the family residence in Mbengwi for prayers, worship and words of comfort.

Thursday, 2 July 2026 - 4:00 PMFamily Residence, Mbengwi
  1. Opening Prayer
  2. Praise & Worship
  3. Hymn 1
  4. First Reading
  5. CMF Song
  6. Second Reading
  7. Hymn 2
  8. The Word - Pastor Asanji Fru Ndi
  9. Prayer for the Family
  10. Hymn 3
  11. Benediction

Officiating Ministers

Rev Colombus Yande
Pst Franklin Tagyen
Pst Asanji Fru Ndi

Participating Groups

  • CMF
  • CWF
  • CYF
CHB 489 / CH 689

I Hear Thy Welcome Voice

Opening wake hymn reference

CHB 517 / CH 702

Through the Love of God our Saviour

Middle wake hymn reference

CHB 78

How Great Thou Art

Closing wake hymn reference

Friday, 3 July 2026

Funeral Day Schedule

The preserved record of the day that moved from the mortuary through the family residence, church service, burial and reception.

7:30 AM

Removal of mortal remains

Mbengwi Mortuary

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Lying in State

Family residence at Tobho, Back Mbon

10:00 AM

Church service

Presbyterian Church Njembeng

12:15 PM

Burial

Family residence at Tobho, Back Mbon, Mbengwi

2:00 PM

Reception and Celebration

Venue not specified in the provided programme document

Presbyterian Church Njembeng

Church Service Order

The published order of worship for the funeral service, preserved with hymn references and responsive portions.

The Salutation

Minister

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

Congregation

And also with you.

Minister

There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Congregation

His name is Jesus.

John 14:1-3

Opening Sentence

Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house there are many dwelling places. I go to prepare a place for you.

Opening Hymn: Blessed Assurance (CHB 482 / CH 697)

Responsive Psalm reference: Psalm 90:1-12
Minister

Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.

Congregation

Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.

Minister

You turn us back to dust, and say, Return, O children of Adam.

Congregation

For a thousand years in your sight are like yesterday when it is past, or like a watch in the night.

Minister

You sweep them away, they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning.

Congregation

In the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers.

Minister

Teach us to number our days that we may gain a wise heart.

Congregation

Lord, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me with honour.

Opening Liturgy

  • The Salutation
  • The Opening Sentence
  • Opening Hymn - Blessed Assurance
  • Responsive Psalm
  • CMF Song

Eulogies

  • Biography
  • Family Head
  • Wife
  • YPs
  • CMF
  • Congregation

Message and Ministry

  • Hymn - Only Remembered by What We Have Done
  • Sermon
  • Song - Congregational Choir
  • Funeral Offering - CWF / Hallelujah Choir
  • Family Thanksgiving
  • Holy Communion

Commendation and Close

  • Announcements
  • Commendation
  • Recession

Officiating Ministers

Rev. Nchotu Moses Shu
Rev. Colombus Yande
Rev. Lawrence Fominyen
Rev. Njomaso N. Genesis
Rev. Tayong Marcel T.
Rev. Kengwa Godfrey
Pst Arreneke E. Ayuk
Pst Tah Festus

Eulogies and Participating Groups

Eulogies

  • Biography
  • Family Head
  • Wife
  • YPs
  • CMF
  • Congregation

Groups

  • CMF
  • CWF
  • CYF
  • YPs
  • Congregational Choir
  • Hallelujah Choir
CHB 482 / CH 697

Blessed Assurance

Opening hymn reference for the church service.

CHB 238

Only Remembered by What We Have Done

Hymn placed before the sermon and ministry sequence.

4 July 2026

Family Meeting and Departure

The programme document lists a conflicting weekday, so the public page shows the confirmed date without a weekday label.

Documents

Downloads and memorial archive links

The original programme documents remain available here alongside the wider memorial archive.

Programme Documents

Wake Service Programme

DOCX download

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Funeral and Burial Programme

DOCX download

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With Gratitude

“The righteous will be remembered forever.”

Psalm 112:6

Thank you for helping us honour a life of faith, family, integrity and service.