Marie Zar Funeral Program

Seating of Family & Guests
Prelude & Viewing
CALL TO WORSHIP
Order of Service
1. Opening Hymn ..................................................................... Then Sings My Soul
2. Opening Prayer & Welcome Statement................................... Pastor Steve Cole
3. Praise & Worship .................................................................. CTOM Praise Team
4. Old Testament Reading – Job 19 23-27 .........................Pastor Albert T. Yarmeto
5. Selection ................................................................................................UZEKIAH
6. New Testament Reading ............. I Cor. 15:51-58 ..............Pastor Odelta K. Cole
7. Tribute in Dance ................ ................................ ................ Triumphant Dancers
8. Tributes ................ ....................................... Organizations, Churches & Families
• UZEKIAH
• Philadelphia Church Int'l & Former PCI Women in MN
• North Memorial Hospital
• Bomi Association
• Association of Liberian Journalists (ALJA)
• Oldies But Goodies
• The Organization of Liberian Women (OLW)
• Focus, LLC
• Organization of Liberians in Minnesota (OLM)
• Christ Triumphant Outreach Ministries (CTOM)
• Family
9. Hymn Selection ................ ................ .................................... Blessed Assurance
10. Reading of Life Sketch ...................... ...........Mr. Mack Elsa Turay (Markieboy /Son)
11. Selection ........................................................ Christ Triumphant Outreach Choir
12. Eulogy ................................ Pastor Stephen W. Cole, General Overseer –CTOM
13. Hymn................................................................... Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
14. Prayer For the Family ..................................... Rev. Cecelia Nianou Goffa Duoe
15. Acknowledgment ................................. Mr. Jackson Ziah & Mrs.Georgette Gray
16. Closing Hymn & Prayer ................................................ “It Is Well with my Soul”

LIFE SKETCH
Marie Zar was born unto the union of Wallah Dayue Zar and Darnetoe Tetee Zar on June
2, 1966. She started her primary educa on in Tubmanburg, Bomi County at the
Pentecostal School. She later moved to Monrovia to live with her elder sister, Sarah
Paygar Zar where she enrolled at the McIntosh Elementary School, Old Road, and
completed her primary educa on.
Marie went on to enroll at the Suhen Mission School where she did complete her junior
high school. Ms. Marie Zar therea er enrolled at the Wells Hairston High School and
eventually completed high school in 1985 and she was blessed with her one and only son,
Mack Elsa Turay who currently lives in Morocco.
In 1987 a er she achieved some formal educa on from the University of Liberia, she
started her first experience job at the Red Cross Interna onal.
In 1989 she developed a passion for the media network, thus entering the field of
journalism. She worked with Liberia Broadcas ng System( LBS) un l the civil war broke
out.
Ms. Marie Zar nearly lost her life on the Fendell campus because of the job she then had.
As the war escalated, she took her son with her to Gbarnga, Bong County for survival. It
was in Gbarnga that one of her cousins, the late Garswa Yarmento encouraged her to
con nue to pursue her career as a journalist.
In 1997, she got a job with Kiss FM where she worked as a press photo journalist, a
photographer, and video recorder. A er few years of working in the journalis c field,
Marie moved to the United States of America in 2001 and se led in the State of
Minnesota.
Marie was a diligent, a devoted, and a born again Chris an. She became member of the
Philadelphia Church Congo Town Liberia in 1998 and sang in the choir. Upon her arrival
in the USA, she quickly located the Philadelphia Church interna onal (PCI) and became
an ac ve member where she served in the praise and worship Ministry.
Marie’s first job was at Saint Therese of New Hope. In 2003, Marie Zar was also hired at
the North Memorial Hospital where she worked for over 19 years. She was truly a
passionate person who always wanted to help others.

In 2008, Marie join the Christ Triumphant Outreach Ministries(CTOM ) where her faith
developed in her walk with God. She was very dedicated to Jesus and to her church. Marie
also held and played many roles in the church: president and member of the choir,
women’s leader, intercessor, dance ministry sponsor, to list a few. She was kingdomminded,
a faithful giver, and a real friend who touched almost everyone with her gi of
love.
Given the friendly life that Marie lived, she was a member of many organiza ons
including: ALJA, Bomi Hills organiza on, Uzekiah, Oldies But Goodies and many more.
Marie Zar was an avid outdoor person who enjoyed spending quality me with friends
and family members. Marie was a volunteer for several different organiza ons and was
always willing to lend helping hands. She was a loving and caring mother, a loving friend,
and a sweet aunty who cared about everyone who came her way and was devoted to her
rela ves and family. Indeed, she was an ac ve member of our community and was loved
by all who knew her.
Four years ago Marie was diagnosed with stage four cancer. She did everything possible
within her reach. She went from doctor to doctor, appointment to appointment.
Some mes good news, other mes not so good ,but Marie’s faith and hope was strong.
She did not give up, even when doctors told her they could not help her anymore. A er
ba ling with cancer for years, Marie Zar finally went to be with the Lord on January 29,
2023. Her legacy lives on in our hearts.
Marie Zar was the youngest of seven children, namely: Sammie Zar (deceased),
Sundayway Paygar Zar, Peter Whelemongar Zar, Ceedy Zar Suahgba, Pewee Moore Zar
(deceased), Martha Boedor Zar (deceased), and Goodrich Zar (deceased)
Marie had a big dream and a bright spirit. She was so passionate about her dream of
having her son brought to the US. But this dream was never achieved. While on her dying
bed, she said, “Mackieboy, I don’t know if you will meet me here, because it is ge ng
hard. But just in case you don’t meet me, I want you to stay strong. One day God will make
a way for you to come.” May her dream come to pass.
Marie leaves to mourn her son, Mackieboy, siblings, nieces, nephews, and a host of other
rela ves in and out of Liberia and United States.
She will always be missed and remembered as a kind, generous, and loving woman who
brought joy to the lives of many. May her soul rest in perfect peace.

THEN SINGS MY SOUL
O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder
Thy power throughout the universe displayed
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou artr.
Hymns
'TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS
'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus
Just to take Him at His Word
Just to rest upon His promise
Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord”
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him
How I've proved Him o'er and o'er
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus
Oh, for grace to trust Him more
BLESSED ASSURANCE
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God
Born of his Spirit, washed in His blood
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
And when I think of God, His Son not sparing
Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in
That on the Cross, my burden gladly bearing
He bled and died to take away my sin
.
When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation
And lead me home, what joy shall fill my heart
Then I shall bow with humble adoration
And then proclaim, my God, how great Thou art.
I'm so glad I learned to trust Him
Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend
And I know that He is with me
Will be with me to the end
IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL
When peace like a river attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well with my soul
Perfect submission, perfect delight
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight
Angels descending bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
WHEN WE ALL GET TO HEAVEN
Sing the wondrous love of Jesus,
Sing His mercy and His grace;
In the mansions bright and blessed
He'll prepare for us a place..
When we all get to Heaven,
What a day of rejoicing that will be!
When we all see Jesus,
We'll sing and shout the victory!.
While we walk the pilgrim pathway,
Clouds will overspread the sky;
But when trav'ling days are over,
Not a shadow, not a sigh.
Let us then be true and faithful,
Trusting, serving every day;
Just one glimpse of Him in glory
Will the toils of life repay.
It is well (it is well) with my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come
Let this blest assurance control
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate
And has shed His own blood for my soul
My sin, oh the bliss of this glorious thought
My sin, not in part, but the whole
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul
And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend
Even so, it is well with my soul
LEANING ON THE EVERLASTING ARMS.
What a fellowship, what a joy divine,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
What a blessedness, what a peace is mine,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
Leaning, leaning, Safe and secure from all alarms;
Leaning, leaning, Leaning on the everlasting arms
.
Oh, how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
Oh, how bright the path grows from day to day,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
.
What have I to dread, what have I to fear,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
I have blessed peace with my Lord so near,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
SOON AND VERY SOON
Soon and very soon,
We are going to see the King,
Soon and very soon,
We are going to see the King.
Soon and very soon,
We are going to see the King,
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
We are going to see the King.
No more crying there,
We are going to see the King,
No more crying there,
We are going to see the King.
No more crying there,
We are going to see the King,
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
We are going to see the King.
No more dying there,
We are going to see the King,
No more dying there,
We are going to see the King.
No more dying there,
We are going to see the King,
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
We are going to see the King.

Pictorials

ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The Zar, Yarmeto, Ziah, Ylekpoh, and the Christ Triumphant Outreach Ministries
Families would like to express our sincere gra tude and hear elt thanks for the
outpouring of love, concern, and gi s for the loss of our mother, grandmother, sister,
aunt, cousin, and friend. We are grateful for your love and support.
INTERMENT:
Mound Cemetery of Brooklyn Center
th
3515 69 Ave N
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
AT THE GRAVE
The Ministers
Song – “Soon and Very Soon”
Reading & Prayer - 1Thes. 4: 13-14, Rev. 21:1–4
“When We All Get To Heaven”
Commi al
Closing
PALLBEARERS
Rev. Sundaygar Rendell Sco
Lincoln Bryant
George Holmes
Marvin D. Gaye
Success Minor
Joseph Hoff
Victor Collins
Nathaniel Bility
REPAST
Repast follows at the same address (Brookdale Chris an Center)
M.C. Joe Mason

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