By Vida Msiyo
Blantyre, June 24, Mana: Manase Living Waters Church, led by Bishop Simeon Ludovick Msiyo, dedicated a special 20-minute praise session on Sunday to celebrate life and legacy of Bishop Obed Chirambo.
Bishop Chirambo, who served as Deputy Resident Bishop of Chomwankhunda Living Waters Church International in Blantyre, passed away on June 19, 2024 and was laid to rest on Saturday June 22 at HHI cemetery in Blantyre.
Bishop Chirambo, who also served as Deputy Region Chairperson for the Southern Region, is remembered for his role as producer and presenter of the popular radio programmme ‘Mtengano mu ufumu wakumwamba’ on Living Waters Church Radio.
Speaking with Malawi News Agency (MANA), Bishop Msiyo said it was ideal to honour Bishop Chirambo, citing his vast contribution to the church and the broader community.
“Bishop Chirambo was a giant in the ministry. When I was ministering in Mulanje in 2014, he visited us for a two-day evangelism event at Mulanje Secondary School ground. Many people received Christ and it was a powerful ministration,” Bishop Msiyo said.
He said Living Waters Church all over will miss Bishop Chirambo describing him as a humble person who was dedicated to serve Christ.
He, therefore, said Bishop Chirambo’s life is worth celebration as he was always there to help fellow pastors and other people.
“This is why Manase Living Waters Church thought it wise to celebrate his life,” he said.
Bishop Chirambo's radio programmme ‘Mtengano mu ufumu wakumwamba’ had a good listenership all over and within the Manase Living Waters Church.
Sheriff Likupe, whose life was profoundly changed by Bishop Chirambo, expressed a mix of sorrow and gratitude.
“I am so saddened but at the same time rejoicing because I had the privilege to be ministered by Bishop Chirambo. l am speechless and still finding it hard to believe that he is gone,” said Likupe.
He added that Bishop Chirambo’s radio programme was source of inspiration and hope to the broken hearted.
“His radio programmme changed my life. His preaching and words of hope are what I will remember and I cannot talk about my spiritual life without mentioning Bishop Chirambo,” Likupe said.
