I sank into debt
Life became difficult for Themba after his mother
passed away and his siblings left him with all the
financial responsibilities. His mother was ill for six years
before she passed away.
“I was not prepared for her funeral and I did
not even have a funeral policy because I alone
paid her medical bills. When she passed away,
I had to take a loan to cover the funeral
expenses, because my siblings, who also
worked, did not want to contribute towards
the funeral,” said Themba.
Unable to cope with the passing of his
mother and the debts he accumulated
after the funeral, Themba felt strained
and sought comfort in alcohol.
lives changed when they learned
to use their faith in the church.
Some months later he was able to stop
drinking, something he had struggled
with for seven years.
God blessed him with a job and
he worked hard to pay off all his
debts.
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He was given a church newspaper and
invited to the Universal Church.
“I developed hope for a better life after
I read the testimonies of people whose