04/06/2026
The Life History of Mercy Sekeleti Zulu
25th August 1978 – 1st June 2026
By Pilot Siamoonga
Mercy Sekeleti Zulu was born on 25th August 1978. She gave her life to Christ and was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church on 4th June 1994. From her youth, she was committed to service in God’s vineyard.
Church Ministry
After baptism, Mercy joined the Youth Ministry where her dedication and love for service became evident. She later joined the Dorcas department, ministering to the needs of others with compassion.
Her leadership in Bbuku SDA Church included:
• 2020–2021: Personal Ministries Leader
• 2022–2023: Family Life Leader
• 2026: Education Secretary
• 2020–2025: Sabbath School Teacher
Through each role, she taught, mentored, and uplifted the church family with humility and grace.
Education and Career
Mercy began her education at Lubombo Primary School and continued from Grade 8 to 12 at Nakambala Basic School. She was later privileged to pursue psychosocial studies and became a certified psychosocial counselor, using her training to support and counsel those in need.
Determined to serve her community further, she went to Lusaka to study medicine. After completing her studies, she returned to Lubombo and opened a drug store. This became her life’s work, through which she provided care, medicine, and counsel to her community until her passing.
Her Passing
On 30th May 2026, Mercy experienced unusual chest pains. She felt better the following day, but on 1st June 2026 the pain returned with greater intensity. She decided to go to the clinic, but sadly passed away within a few hours.
Mercy Sekeleti Zulu rested on 1st June 2026 at the age of 47. She was laid to rest on 4th June 2026 — the same date she had been baptized 32 years earlier.
She leaves behind a legacy of faith, service, and compassion. Her life was a testimony of dedication to God, family, church, and community.
“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord... that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.” — Revelation 14:13
