This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, JACKSON ATANGA, 48, born on June 19, 1966 and passed away on July 12, 2014. We will remember him forever.
Condolence Visits: 11009 Bennington Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20774 ( Monday thru Thursday from 6.00pm; Friday and Saturday from 4.0pm, Sunday from 3.00pm).
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Financial Contribution: ( send an email to didianv@hotmail.com as soon as you make your contribution, that way we can keep tract of and properly acknowledge your contributions)
Bank Name: WELLSFARGO BANK
Account Name: Jackson Atanga Funeral Fund
Account Number: 2096038274
Routing #: 055003201
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Funeral program:
August 1, 2014:
7.pm - 1.0am : Evening Service/Viewing
Address: Evangel Cathedral. 13901 Central Ave, Upper Marlboro, MD,
August 2, 2014:
9.am - 12.30 pm: Morning Service/Viewing ( Evangel Catheral)
12.30 noon: Procession to Cemetary
Address: 8000 Woodyard Road Clinton, MD, 20735
7.00 pm - 3.00am: Celebration of Life/Refreshments: Address: Loftballroom
9375 Washington Blvd, Laurel, MD, 20723
Tributes
Leave a tributeYou will always be on my mind. I remember two years ago, after wishing you happy birthday and we talked about your birthday dinner, the next day you could not talk to anyone anymore. The Lord is still giving us strength to carry on.
Akere for Pemexa
Pastor Jackson, you practically changed my life. You ignited a fire in me for the Lord and I can proudly say today for your legacy that the fire just keep burning in me. I know it is taking me somewhere, I may not know where, but I am convinced it is really big.
I used to assist Pastor Jackson in the discipleship classes. He had asked me to consider taking the responsibility of teaching the class and he assured me that that he was going to be there to support me until I felt comfortable. I kept postponing and never got back to him.
Pastor Jackson, I am happy to report that I am teaching that class as you had recommended. I do not procrastinate when it comes to the things of God now. That is a lesson that I learnt through this experience.
Thank you Pastor Jackson, for lifting the veil from my eyes.
I prayed, exercised all the faith l had those three weeks you were in the hospital thinking you will get well and come back home. God gave me peace in the midst of the storm when I did not know what the hospital would call and say. It was a very hard road to travel. I will never wish any woman who does not know God and does not have the support of a believing church to go through this kind of experience. It is very hard, but God gives heavenly peace those you depend on him.
I have stopped weeping for you because l know for sure where you are. You gave your all to God. I heard you cry and pray for your close friends and your family to know the Lord. Their salvation is something you presented before God daily. You served God and you finished your race. Like Jesus told the women who wept to weep for themselves. I weep for myself. I also want to make it to eternity. I want to see you again. I want to meet you and tell you what l did with your legacy and how l allowed God to use me. The bible says that the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. I will continue even if l breakdown sometimes because l miss you.
I now have to live as a single mother and check the box that says ‘widow’ every time I fill out such forms. This is all to the glory of God. Life continues. Just as you grew without your mother from age 7; God sent people, mothers, and fathers to love you and raise you. God will do the same for our kids. God has them. God is with us. God will be dad, covering and provider for us until we meet again. I will always love you.
May the good Lord grant you all the courage and strength you need to go through such loss and grief.
A human life is a story told by God and to live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.
While you are mourning this loss, keep trusting in God.
Amama my dear friend, pls take heart and be strong.
GOD BLESS AND CONSOLE YOU ALL
I remember the last day we spoke on 6/21/14. Wow! We had a SPA date set for the following Saturday, 6/28/14. I was deeply saddened on 6/22/14 when the incident which led to your passing away occurred. I always believe that with FAITH and PRAYERS, we can move mountains. Pastor Jack, we prayed, we fasted and just believed that you were going to get well and return to us. You passed on to Glory with our Lord Jesus Christ. God always has the final say in every situation in this life. In your situation, God made the best decision. Glory on to His Name.
Your voice still echoes in my ears advising all Christians to change as we accept Christ as our Lord and Savior and to live life in abundance in Jesus. I will always remember our favorite verse in the Bible: 2 Corinthians 5:17-“If anyone is in Christ, She/he is a new creation. The old is gone, the new has come.” Pastor J, you encouraged us every day to fill up all the job vacancies in the house of God. You told us that we should all be involved in the vision of BDI, reaching seven thousand families.
You always advised me that in the house of God, no one should be a spectator or a stranger. Simply find where you fit in and fit yourself in so that we can build God’s Kingdom together as his children. Pastor J, we spoke with each other almost every day. This became a habit until some days I would mistakenly dial your number while trying to reach another church member. Pastor Jack, I miss you a lot especially your gentle talking, your smile and encouraging words of wisdom. You were so determined for the things of the kingdom. I can and will live by your example. Pastor J, we love you so much but God loves you more.
Pastor J, rest in absolute peace until we meet to part no more.
May the good Lord grant you Eternal Rest.
RIP
AMISA ASIMA INTL.
Jesus Christ, God the Father, and the Holy Spirit are jubilant as they receive a man whose life was well spent on Earth.
Alarming, saddened, confused, and astonished, we your loved ones are about your premature death.
Cheerful man of God you were, as you emulated Christ through the "New Member" class teachings.
Kindhearted man, who served God at Better Days International through his preachings,
Singing and shouting praises to the Lord, the angels and Jesus Christ are, as you entered heaven.
On July 12th, Jesus Christ and God received you with open arms; this was a given!
Nobody should question God's decision to call you into his bosom.
Funny jokes that made us laugh, were one of the ways you used to connect with us at Better Days International.
Our Pastor Jackson Fonocho Atanga was very sensational.
Nurturing and amazing father he was to his biological children, as well as to his other children of Better Days International.
Observing and noticing your relationship with your brother ,Wilfred Atanga, thought me the lesson that sibling bond is exceptional.
Caring and warm-hearted you were to your wife and that gave me the desire to wish for my own special "pastor husband".
Humble and of a gentle disposition you were because you never bragged about lending a helping hand.
Oh Lord! We will miss you! We can never forget your lessons and sermons.
Appealing to God to give you more years on Earth, we your love ones presented him summons.
Thanking God for your life we are, although our expectations were not met.
Agreeably we can say that you left an impression we can never forget!
Noble man of God, rising bishop, friend of prestigious pastors, we shall see you in paradise!
Genuinely let us not ask what did he gain, but let us ask what did he sacrifice.
And finally, let us not dwell on how Pastor Jackson died but let us be consoled with the bible verse of Ecclesiastes 3:2 which says, "Everything that happens in this world happens at the time God chooses. He sets the time for birth and the time for death, the time for planting and the time for pulling up.” Pastor Jackson Atanga may your soul rest in perfect peace.
With love,
your daughter Cynthia Njafuh
In our thoughts , in our words, in what we will do, you will forever be a shinning example for others to aspire.
I will more than miss you. Work @ CFSA brought us together, originating from the motherland gave us a common purpose, and until we meet again thank you for the incredible moments and mutual success.
RIP
Jackson found love and inner peace deep within the highest truth that we are all one Family. He was a true family man before and after becoming his late Father’s successor.
He left behind the baggage of fear, envy and resentment; flew aloft on wings of understanding, to enter the boundless land of compassion. He was kind to everyone he met whether family or not, young or old, rich or poor.
Jackson knew integrity meant living and acting in alignment with spiritual laws and with his highest vision, despite impulses to the contrary. From the heart of integrity, he recognized, accepted and expressed his authentic interior reality, inspiring others not with words but by his action.
Jackson was a brother any soul on earth will love to have and we were blessed. It’s painful to think you are gone so soon and so young but we have gained so much from you. Salute your Mum and Dad of blessed memory. Peace my brother.
On earth was troubled
And only you could know the pain
You weren't afraid to face the devil
You were no stranger to the rain
Go rest high on that mountain
‘Cause, Son, your work on earth is done
Go to Heaven a shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son
Oh, how we cried the day you left us
And gathered round your family to grieve
Wish I could see the angels’ faces
When they hear your sweet voice sing
Go rest high on that mountain
‘Cause, Son, your work on earth is done
Go to Heaven a shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son
Your son
Pacomedagreat
Your son
Pacomedagreat
I am thankful to our God that you fit that description. By this, I know that it was God who led you to Better Days International and it is God who kept you there.
On Sundays during the announcements you fondly say “if you are here in Better Days International, then your days are already better.
One of your favorite verse was: Revelation 2:7 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith unto the churches;….
I have so many memories and lovely moments with you but a few stand out:
I remember when I just came to BDI, in one of my interactions with you; I asked whether there was a way that I could read and understand the word? Then during the Christmas of that year, I received a gift from the Atanga family. It was a book titled: Adventuring through the Bible by Ray Stedman. Inside the cover of the book was written “Merry Christmas! May the light of Christ be all over you as you enter into the 3rd prophetic year with the word of God? This is so true of Pastor Jackson: always listening and figuring out how he could be of help leading anyone to the Lord. I had no idea then how strong that light of Christ will hit me
During the preparation for Foundation classes, I assisted you in putting it together, you had asked me to take over the responsibility of teaching the foundation class, so that you can tackle other activities in other ministries; I resisted but you forged ahead teaching the foundation classes. I guess now I get the message.
You also gave me some Bible verses to be meditating on:
There were seven areas and in each area you recommended three verses. It is now dawning on me that there was a message in these recommendations. It is very clear to me that these numbers 7 and 3 biblically means something. I am praying for the message to be revealed to me.
The areas were:
1. Prayer
Philippians 4:6 - Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 - Pray without ceasing.
Mark 11:24 - Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive [them], and ye shall have [them].
2. Appreciation
Psalms 37:23 - The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way
1 Thessalonians 1:3 - Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father.
1 Corinthians 2:9 - But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
3. Hope
Deuteronomy 31:6 - Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Isaiah 41:10 - Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
4. Forgiveness
Mark 11:25 - And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore if any man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
1 Corinthians 10:13 - There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it].
5. Healing
Romans 12:2 - And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God
Isaiah 41:10 - Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Isaiah 53:5 - But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
6. Fear
2 Timothy 1:7 - For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Isaiah 41:10 - Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Proverbs 1:7 - The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge: [but] fools despise wisdom and instruction.
7. Strength
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Deuteronomy 31:6 - Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Deuteronomy 20:4 - For the LORD your God [is] he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.
Thank you, Pastor for allowing the Lord to use you to do great things before going to meet him. We love you and I pledge to keep the flame you ignited in me burning and to keep your legacy.
DeGaulle Cabinda MD
And you Doris my darling sister and the family, be of Good cheer is a misery that only God has the answers to the many questions that we may have. He is in a glorious place I saw him there so weep not but celebrate his life. Remain Bless.
God will always BLESS you and the children.
Ayuk Parker
You always had a gentle smile for me as we passed each other in the hallway at CFSA. You were quite the go-to guy whenever I had PC issues. If you couldnt do it, you made sure that I had assistance.
When I heard of your passing, I couldnt believe it. I thought of your family; your wife, kids, and extended family members who will miss their beloved husband. chereished father, and loved family member.
As I was reading through the condolence notes left by others I began to see the big impact that you, Jackson, made on others. We may not feel but can see the rippling effect like a pebble being dropped in a still pool of water.
Prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God be with you all.
Your Child and Family Services Agency Fleet Family!
The CFSA family of Jackson mourns with you in his passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. He was loved and respected by all and we will miss him much. May he rest in peace.
There is a reason why everyone called you Daddy! You carried that aura with you everywhere you went and in everything you did. Thank you for being you and for leaving us with the mark that you did. Every time spent in your company and all your wise words will be forever cherished. PWMA misses you. Rest In Peace. I know you will because I know you rest with the Lord. Ma Do, may God comfort you and the kids. Amen
I once said to myself that this is a misfortune in the family but when i go down to his life and achievements i saw that Jackson has left behind a legacy for us to folllow. We love him with all our hearts but God loves him most. Let us stay focus and copy from his good examples rather than asking questions. Jacko were ever you are may your soul rest in perfect peace.
Leave a Tribute
You will always be on my mind. I remember two years ago, after wishing you happy birthday and we talked about your birthday dinner, the next day you could not talk to anyone anymore. The Lord is still giving us strength to carry on.
Now one year!!!
Daddy Jack,
It's hard to believe that you are gone. I last heard your voice on your Birthday and that was it. It's a year since the painful journey started, the tears have never dried up. Crying you a river will never bring you back but the work you left behind is speaking for you.
Even though I miss you here on earth, my comfort is that you left in an amazing way to a place that God kept for you. Your steadfastness has taken you through the "eye of the needle"
Will always miss you till the day I shall meet to part no more.
Forever DJ
Aurelie
Happy Birthday Jack!
It has been a year since I got the news of your sudden collapse in Church. We hoped for the best but God had a better plan. You moved on to continue to do God's work; what you loved and what he ordained you for. Jack, memories of our times together are still very fresh in my mind and your wise words continue to uplift my spirit during difficult times. You were a real brother!
You are close to our hearts as we celebrate your birthday.
Happy Birthday, Bro!
Manga
Happy Birthday
My dear Brother and Friend, it's incredible how your early departure broke our hearts and left us with more questions than answers. However, we are comforted in knowing that you left an amazing legacy and you exited doing The Lord's Work. Happy Birthday!!!