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I N L O V I N G M E M O R Y O F

Nsereko Matia Ssonko (Nsekanabo)

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“Rev 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither

sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away"

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BRIEF LIFE HISTORY OF NSEREKO MATIA SSONKO

(NSEKANABO)

Date of Birth: 07/07/1960Date of Death: 09/10/2021

Parents: Late Paul Kanani and late Rose Nabbosa

Children:• Victoria K Nakayiwa• Dr. Vivian S Namale• Ronald Nsereko• Betty Nabaweesi M• Nambooze Valeria Bagala• Mark Male• Victor Nsereko• Vianny Kayiwa• Charles Nsereko• Nsereko Victor Ssonko• Bernard Kayongo

Education backgroundBachelor’s Degree at Makerere University

Career BackgroundNsereko Matia Ssonko was a business man,worked in the banking sector for several years and held several political position including LC5 Chairman of Kalungu District

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ORDER OF MASS FOR THE LATE NSEREKO MATIA SSONKO

(NSEKANABO)

ENTRANCE: Amazing grace

1 Amazing grace (how sweet the sound)that saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost, but now am found,was blind, but now I see.

2 ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,and grace my fears relieved;

how precious did that grace appearthe hour I first believed!

3 Through many dangers, toils and snaresI have already come:

‘tis grace has brought me safe thus far,and grace will lead me home.

4 The Lord has promised good to me,his word my hope secures;

he will my shield and portion beas long as life endures.

5 Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,and mortal life shall cease:

I shall possess, within the veil,a life of joy and peace.

6 The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,the sun forbear to shine;

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but God, who called me here below,will be forever mine.

KYRIE: LORD HAVE MERCY

FIRST READING:

MEDITATION:

HYMN: What a friend we have in Jesus

1 What a friend we have in Jesus,all our sins and griefs to bear!

What a privilege to carryeverything to God in prayer!

O what peace we often forfeit,O what needless pain we bear,

all because we do not carryeverything to God in prayer!

2 Have we trials and temptations?Is there trouble anywhere?

We should never be discouraged;take it to the Lord in prayer!

Can we find a friend so faithfulwho will all our sorrows share?

Jesus knows our every weakness;take it to the Lord in prayer!

3 Are we weak and heavy laden,cumbered with a load of care?

Precious Savior, still our refuge--take it to the Lord in prayer!

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Do your friends despise, forsake you?Take it to the Lord in prayer!

In his arms he’ll take and shield you;you will find a solace there.

SECOND READING:

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia ,Alleluia

GOSPEL READING

OFFERTORY

BRINGING IN THE SHEAVES

1. Sowing in the morning, sowing seeds of kindnessSowing in the noontide and the dewy eve.

Waiting for the harvest and the time of reaping,We shall come rejoicing bringing in the sheaves.

//Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheavesWe shall come rejoicing bringing in the sheaves.// x2

2. Sowing in the sunshine, sowing in the shadows,Fearing neither clouds nor winter’s chilling breeze,

By and by the harvest and the labour ended,We shall come rejoicing bringing in the sheaves.

3. Going forth with weeping sowing for the master,Though the loss sustained our Spirit often grieves.When our weeping is over, he will bid us welcome,

We shall come rejoicing bringing in the sheaves

SANCTUS:

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CONSECRATION:

AGNUS DEI: Agnus DeICOMMUNION

THEN SINGS MY SOUL

1. Oh Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder,Consider all the works thy hand has madeI see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder

Thy power throughout, the universe displayed.

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to theeHow great thou art, how great thou art! x2

2. When through the woods, and forest glades I wonderAnd hear the birds sing sweetly in the tress

When I look down from lofty mountains grandeurAnd hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze.

3. And when I think that God his son not sparingSent him to die I scarce can’t take it in.

That on the cross my burden gladly bearing,He bled and died to take away my sin

4. When Christ shall come with shouts of acclamationAnd take me home what joy shall fill my heart.

Then I shall bow in humble adorationAnd there proclaim, my God how great thou art.

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Great is thy faithfulness

1 Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father.*There is no shadow of turning with thee.

Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not.As thou hast been thou forever wilt be.

Refrain:Great is thy faithfulness!Great is thy faithfulness!

Morning by morning new mercies I see.All I have needed thy hand hath provided.

Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

2 Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,sun, moon, and stars in their courses above,

join with all nature in manifold witnessto thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. [Refrain]

3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide,

strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow;blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! [Refrain]

LAYING OF WREATHS

THANKS GIVING

SPEECHES

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WHEN PEACE LIKE A RIVER

1.When peace like a river attendeth my way,when sorrows like sea billows roll;

whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,“It is well, it is well with my soul.”

Refrain (may be sung after final stanza only):It is well with my soul;

it is well, it is well with my soul.

2.Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,let this blest assurance control:

that Christ has regarded my helpless estate,and has shed his own blood for my soul. Refrain

3.My sin oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!my sin, not in part, but the whole,

is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more;praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! Refrain

4.O Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,the clouds be rolled back as a scroll;

the trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend;even so, it is well with my soul. Refrain

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RECESSION / VIEWING THE BODY

GOD BE WITH YOU1.God be with you till we meet again,

By His counsels guide, uphold you,With His sheep securely fold you,

God be with you till we meet again.

RefrainTill we meet, till we meet,Till we meet at Jesus’ feet;Till we meet, till we meet,

God be with you till we meet again.

2.God be with you till we meet again,’Neath His wings protecting hide you,

Daily manna still divide you,God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain]

3.God be with you till we meet again,When life’s perils thick confound you,

Put His arms unfailing round you,God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain]

4.God be with you till we meet again,Keep love’s banner floating o’er you,

Smite death’s threatening wave before you,God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain]

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Victoria

Vivian

Betty

Mark

Valerie

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CHILDREN

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Ronald

Vianney

Victor

Charles

Ben

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GRANDCHILDREN