It is with sadness that we share about our Mama Nancy Cook. Last week the oldest and longest serving member of our parish passed on. Nancy Cook has been a loyal servant of our community for many years. Dating back to when our church was called Pt England Presbyterian.
Age was not a barrier for her, you would find her every Sunday morning in church, and at every elders meeting - rain or shine. She always had a smile on her face as she entered and left church. Nancy was a living testimony of a woman who's faith did not waver over time, a woman who loved and relied on her Lord. Nancy was a fine example of a faithful and comitted woman of God. We thank God for her many good works over the years that have helped mould our church to be what it is today. Thank you Nancy, from the bottom of our hearts for being an example of what we all hope to grow up and become - people who will be steadfast and content in the work of our Lord.
Zina and Fou have submitted their class' first tribute to Mama Nancy.
Nancy Cook
N - Never gave up coming to church
A - A woman with strong faith
N - Now in a happy and safe place with God and Jesus
C - Cried joyful tears
Y - You will always be in our hearts
By Zina and Fou, Grade 5
Photo Mama Nancy Cook at our last family service - July 2009.
I think everyone will miss her dearly. A woman of huge faith and great strength!!
ReplyDeleteOne windy sunday morning last year, we saw her walking to church!! So we picked her up only for her to tell us she was on her normal morning walk!! lol We all will have a memory of her in our hearts =]
A woman who stored her RICHES in heaven!! Leader by example!!
Talofa lava, I have had the honour to have grown up knowing Nancy Cook - a very loving, dedicated and faithful woman of God.
ReplyDeleteI will always remember Nancy's soft and gentle voice, and her huge commitment to our Lord's work. Every Sunday morning, she would ask me how my week had been and whether the children have been well. Nancy had such a huge and loving heart for my family. Every Christmas she would give gifts to my children and I will never forget the time Nancy sent me a letter while we were in England. And every year, Nancy had to'ona'i with us after lotu a tamaiiti, eating all the rich island food...(she loved it)
Fa'afetai lava Nancy! For all your love and kindness. We are all sad that we will no longer see you and your smiling face in church, however we know you are in a better place with our Lord.
We will miss you dearly Nancy,
Alofa Tele mo oe le Tina peleina,
Soteria, Finau, Erene, Esrah and Eden'Rose
Today I was touched and saddened to learn of the passing of Mrs.Nancy Cook or as most of us knew her by “Nancy”.
ReplyDeleteI had the pleasure of chaperoning our European mothers to church every Sunday morning. When dad (Tama) first told me “son, I have a special job for you, I want you to pick up our old mothers for church every Sunday morning” at first being young and selfish I thought of the half hours sleep that I would lose every Sunday morning, but as time went on I came to realise my duty was not only God given but a pleasure and privilege.
My Sunday pick ups consisted of picking up Mrs.Doris Church, Mrs Eunice Anderson and finally Mrs.Nancy Cook. Each morning was interesting as we would share about each others weeks, chasing Mrs.Anderson’s cats out of the house, running up to Mrs.Church’s flat to see if she had forgotten I was picking her up or slept in, and on the odd special occasion the ladies would share treasures of history about our church right from its foundations to where it is today, we had truly been blessed to have had these special women at our church and I believe they will remain foundation stones of our church forever. Though old in age they were sharp in mind and spirit and I would refer to them as the “Flygirls”. So every Sunday there was my routine “mum if anyone asks I’m off to pick up the Flygirls”.
As time went by with the cold whether deterring my passengers and the ultimate passing our dear mothers Eunice and Doris my “pasese” was reduced to just Nancy. Right up to my last voyages with Nancy until I believe Aniva Laulu took my place when I departed, Nancy remained sharp and always cheerful. Sunday pickups would become the weeks round up of sport where we would discuss the form of the current NZ and Auckland sides especially in the cricket and rugby. Nancy was an avid sports fan and would often surprise me with her in depth knowledge of the game and opinions on current players.
The time I spent with the “flygirls” and later just Nancy were reward and satisfying enough though I was blown away everyear during Christmas time they would never miss giving me a small gift and card for the rides to church. Just the thought of them giving was a blessing. Like everyone who had been in contact with Nancy I had been blessed by her presence and devotion to our Lord and her undying support for the work here at Tamaki PIPC. I would ask myself sometimes at her age what drives her health permitting to make every Sunday morning. I am persuaded that it was her FAITH and LOVE for her Lord, hunger for the word and fellowship with Gods people, our people. What an example for us all!
Farewell Nancy and may God keep you his faithful servant.
Ia Manuia le Malaga.
With Love and Sincere Condolences
Pouena,Tehani,Teanui and Kayla