6 December 2013 Special Edition NELSON MANDELA DIES AT 95 HONOURED BY DR MYLES MUNROE

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1 NELSON MANDELA DIES AT HONOURED BY DR MYLES MUNROE

2 A LEADER EXTRA-ORDINARY! NELSON MANDELA was considered one of the last remaining true leaders of our generation and the 21st Century. Today the world has lost a great and True Leader. His dedication and sacrifice for the betterment of others in South Africa and citizens of the world was a standard for all aspiring leaders to emulate. I have had the privilege of meeting this Icon of great leadership and was deeply humbled by his spirit of humility, service and empathy for the weak and disadvantaged. As we come to grips with the passing of this great man of Character as the curtain closes on his earthly journey, we pray that his departure was painless. As President Mandela leaves us a legacy of humility, compassion, forgiveness and reconciliation, we must accept the reality and inevitability of his mortality as a human. NELSON MANDELA THE SERVANT LEADER! President Nelson Mandela served his generation with excellence and purity in motive and will be honoured by history. He fulfilled the definition of PHOTO LEFT: DR MYLE WITH NELSON MANDELA, RIGHT: DR MYLES AND MRS RUTH MUNROE WITH PRESIDENT JACOB ZUMA change through leadership!

3 Leadership established by the greatest leader in history, Jesus Christ himself, who said: WHOEVER WANTS TO BE GREAT MUST BE THE SERVANT OF ALL. Nelson Mandela has exemplified this divine definition and we honour his legacy. As Chairman of the International Third World Leaders Association (ITWLA), I and the entire global Family of Leaders, Bahamas Faith Ministries International (BFMI) and Myles Munroe International (MMI) wish to extend our best heartfelt condolences and gratitude, thanks and deep appreciation to President Nelson Mandela and to the members and family for giving the Hon. President Nelson Mandela to all of us. May God bless his legacy! President Mandela honoured for his spirit of forgiveness and peace. DR MYLES MUNROE IN MANDELA S PRISON CELL It was a cold damp morning as we boarded the boat on the dock at Cape Town South Africa to start our trip to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela spent over 27 years of imprisonment. I did not know how to feel there was a sense of fear, anticipation, anxiety, excitement, sadness, pride and deep respect as the boat moved away from the shore and headed to an Island we could see in the distance. After about 30 minutes of travel we arrived with the announcement, Welcome to Robben Island. We were greeted by a middle-aged man with a massive smile Welcome to Robben Island Dr and Mrs Munroe we were expecting you follow me. transforming followers into leaders and leaders into agents of change

4 IN MANDELA S PRISON CELL As my wife Ruth and I entered the prison compound, the sun emerged from the clouds and its heat struck the jagged rocks all around us. The tour began with an introduction to the story of apartheid and the struggle for freedom. Then we entered the cell block and the cell where Nelson Mandela spent 27 years. The cell was so small, visitors could only enter one at a time. The length of the cell was smaller than its height and was simply four walls of cold concrete with one barred window. Tears began to sting my eyes and I fell to the cold concrete slab floor. As I lay there, I could feel the spirit of Mandela and the weight of the history and torture of a human soul that was kept locked up, because of a simple conviction all men should be equal and free. I wanted to stay there all day just to taste a little of the pain and cost of freedom. I cried for a whole hour in that place and personally rededicated myself to fighting oppression and hate everywhere. THANK YOU MADIBA FOR YOUR PERSONAL SACRIFICE FOR A PUBLIC CAUSE. Dr Myles & Ruth Munroe TO THE MANDELA FAMILY & THE NATION OF SOUTH AFRICA wish to extend and express our deep condolences to the Mandela Family and the Nation I of South Africa from The People of the Bahamas, the Caribbean Nations, The International Third World Leaders Association (ITWLA), ITWLA South Africa Offices, Bahamas Faith Ministries International (BFFFMI) and Myles Munroe International (MMI). Goodbye to a great leader whose Character made his words heavy and his life loud. God Bless your Legacy! Dr Myles E Munroe change through leadership!

5 Words that describe President Nelson Mandela (Madiba) It s always impossible until it s done! Nelson Mandela Visionary, dedicated, faithful, committed, compassionate, passionate, inspiring, forgiving, patient, teachable, humble, tolerant, self-confident, sincere, kind and hospitable. matthew 5:9-12 [niv] 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. transforming followers into leaders and leaders into agents of change

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