Tribute: Pastor Steven Francis

I have known him for over 35 years.

He was a pillar of strength and healing – I will never be able to eliminate the fond memories.

He was a unique person with a special personality. He truly was the only one of his kind.

Today, we salute him and are looking forward to meeting him again in a Glorified Body for Eternity. He has fought the good fight. He has run the race and has changed dwelling places from this pesthouse to the Father’s House.

To His family we say, be encouraged, be strengthened in the fond memories that he has left behind – Footprints in the sands of time.

We give honour to a great man that walked in the footsteps of Elohim. We draw inspiration from such great men in the Bible.

Adam, the first man a Spoken Word Son of God that was created and formed by God, a man with dominion and authority.

And yet through this man God would reveal His entire plan of Redemption.

We look at the great man of Faith, Abraham that was called a Friend of God; he was also called faithful Abraham.

Today we show respect to, Pastor Steven Francis a man that came under the influence of this end Time Ministry, a Ministry more thoroughly vindicated.

He was truly Faithful Abraham.

We salute him.

He was special, very special, extra special.

His memory will always remain a blessing.

Cutting Edge Family, my heart is really aching with the pain of losing someone so close and dear to me. In a 1000 lifetimes you will never find a Great, Humble and Christ like Man like Pastor Steve. One in a billion is an understatement on all counts. I thank God for almost 15yrs of the Friendship, Love and Fellowship we shared. He’s with his Lord and Master now and forever. Great is his Reward and well deserved is his Rest. I love and miss you Pastor, you were my World and I feel so lost. I will always treasure our time together and you taught me but above all in your absence I follow you as you followed Christ. I only wish I could be 1/2 the Man you were. Now and always my dear Friend.  RIP 

Sis Jenny I feel your pain. You and Pastor had a Fairy Tale Marriage. I’ve never seen a couple as loving and as close as you both. What a display of unconditional love. I know you’ll miss him dearly but he’s resting now. Soon we’ll all be together for eternity. Take comfort in this Sis Jenny. We’re just passing through and he’ll be waiting for all of us. My heart really aches for you and the kids.

In my thoughts and prayers.

Shalom Sister Jenny, son’s, daughter, son in law, daughter in laws and grandchildren

We sympathize and share the sadness, pain, sorrow of the loss of Pastor Steven Francis. For the short time that we have known him and heard what he preached, we believe that he now is the last servant of the Lord Jesus Christ and there will be no other. He walked with the Lord Jesus Christ as Enoch walked with God. One thing I know that he is with the Lord Jesus Christ and brother Branham having a wonderful time as they were received by the Lord saying well done my child, enter in. All we can do now is embrace his teaching, advice, mentorship, personality, love that he has given us so freely.

Sorry it is impossible to say everything about Pastor Steven Francis in one message.

To the families, stay strong and encouraged by his memories, love, friendship and all the good work.

God bless your hearts

Tribute to Steve

We’ve met Steve 15 years ago when we moved in at 22 Ebony Street, what a humble and caring person.

With a warm and friendly smile walking to the church in the mornings when I was on my way to work, no matter how cold, he would always be up and busy at the Church.  Steve will definitely be missed by Sonja, Andre, Sonika and Boelie, (most people will know exactly who Boelie is), LOL, Steve use to come over all the time, giving Boelie a huge bone to chew on, he always received something nice from Steve to enjoy.

The last time I spoke to Steve, he was looking so peaceful and happy; he even again offered to give us something, or to give Sonika something. I said to Steve that he always helped us out; it was my turn to help them out. His last words to me were GOD BLESS YOU!!

Steve, you will be missed; your place is definitely empty around here. May you rest in peace with all the other angels!

Sonja Lategan

We met Br Steve and Sis Jen back in 1983 when we first moved to Newcastle. 

Our fondest memories are of trips in an old battered Chev, off to Vryheid for an evening service. Chevy packed to the brim with us all, and then praying we wouldn’t break down on the way home late at night. 

Bro Steve will always be very fondly remembered!

God bless. 

Dean and Wendy Bezuidenhout

Hi Sister/brother, 

These are our fondest sweet memories of Brother Steve. I was a miracle baby prayed that Brother Steve prayed for my parents. He has been a very close friend of ours all these years. We are deeply saddened by his passing but know that he is in God’s hands now. 

By all means, these photos can be published if you would like to use them. 

God bless,

Samuel, Stephen and Jennifer Wang in Singapore