A young missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died Sunday, Aug. 18, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is with deep sadness that we share news of the passing of a missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Kinshasa West Mission.
Elder Makaba Kelvin Ilunga, 25, passed away due to a vehicle accident, said Sam Penrod, Church spokesman, in a statement on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
The statement said Elder Ilunga’s companion sustained minor injuries in the crash and is recuperating.
We send our love and condolences to Elder Ilunga’s family, friends and those he has served with as a missionary. We pray each will find peace in the gospel message Elder Ilunga has been sharing and feel an abundance of the Savior’s love during this tragic time.
A young missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died Sunday, Aug. 18, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is with deep sadness that we share news of the passing of a missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Kinshasa West Mission.
Elder Makaba Kelvin Ilunga, 25, passed away due to a vehicle accident, said Sam Penrod, Church spokesman, in a statement on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
The statement said Elder Ilunga’s companion sustained minor injuries in the crash and is recuperating.
We send our love and condolences to Elder Ilunga’s family, friends and those he has served with as a missionary. We pray each will find peace in the gospel message Elder Ilunga has been sharing and feel an abundance of the Savior’s love during this tragic time.
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