Intro (spoken or sung softly)
“Today we thank God for His servant,
Rev. Joseph Shigaba…
A father, a shepherd, a faithful minister of Christ.”
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Verse 1
Lord, You called him by Your name,
You filled his heart with holy flame.
Through the years he’s stood so strong,
Preaching truth, lifting songs.
(Choir echoes last line: “Preaching truth, lifting songs.”)
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Chorus (repeat with power)
Faithful servant of the Lord,
Rev. Shigaba, we give thanks.
Your life is shining for His Word,
Forever walking in His plan.
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Verse 2
Through the valley, through the test,
You have given God your best.
Like a shepherd with his sheep,
You have prayed us safe to keep.
(Choir echoes: “Prayed us safe to keep.”)
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Chorus
Faithful servant of the Lord,
Rev. Shigaba, we give thanks.
Your life is shining for His Word,
Forever walking in His plan.
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Bridge (Call & Response style)
Lead: Who is faithful?
Choir: God is faithful!
Lead: Who is chosen?
Choir: God’s anointed!
Lead: Who will stand till the end?
Choir: God’s true servant!
(All together)
Rev. Joseph Shigaba, we thank the Lord for you!
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Chorus (modulate higher for power)
Faithful servant of the Lord,
Rev. Shigaba, we give thanks.
Your life is shining for His Word,
Forever walking in His plan.
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Worship Section (slow down, soft)
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me…
(Here you can blend in the hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” for 2–3 minutes, choir humming behind, then return to the tribute chorus.)
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Final Chorus (repeat many times, end in celebration)
Faithful servant of the Lord,
Rev. Shigaba, we give thanks.
Your life is shining for His Word,
Forever walking in His plan.
(Choir keeps echoing “Forever walking in His plan…” as the instruments fade out.)
