Seventh-day Adventist Church Mourns the Passing of sister Laurinda Artur

 

Seventh-day Adventist Church Mourns the Passing of Laurinda Artur (“Tia Lalinha”)

The Ministry of Women in the Seventh-day Adventist Church has suffered another great loss. The Northeast Union of Angola of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, with deep sorrow yet anchored in the blessed hope of the resurrection, announces the passing of Laurinda Artur, affectionately known as “Tia Lalinha”, devoted wife of retired President of the North Angola Mission, Pastor Augusto Artur.

A woman of steadfast faith and selfless spirit, Tia Lalinha distinguished herself as a tireless servant in God’s cause. Throughout her life, she accompanied her husband’s pastoral ministry with exemplary dedication, becoming a true source of spiritual and emotional support within the ministerial family.

In her recent role as Director of AFAM in the Northeast Union of Angola, she demonstrated a profound sense of mission, leaving a lasting impact through her exemplary leadership, welcoming spirit, and commitment to strengthening pastoral families.

Gifted with unique charisma, she was widely recognized for her caring nature, fervent spirituality, and distinctive communication style that inspired and uplifted others. For younger generations of pastors’ wives, she was a spiritual mother, a dedicated counselor, a faithful friend, and a living example of authentic Christian life.

Her departure leaves a significant void, but also a lasting legacy of faith, service, and love for others. In this moment of grief, we find comfort in the Scriptures:

“For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.”

(1 Thessalonians 4:16)

With this promise, we affirm our hope that this is not a final farewell, but a “see you soon,” as we await the glorious day of resurrection.

The Northeast Union of Angola extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, especially Pastor Augusto Artur, praying that God grants comfort, peace, and strength in this time of sorrow.

It should also be remembered that the Church recently mourned another loss — the passing of Sister Helena Quissanga Cubenda, beloved wife of renowned Pastor Vasco Cubenda, in September 2025.