Presiding Bishop of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ElCIN), Dr Shekutaamba Nambala said the deaths of Bishop-Elect for the Eastern Diocese Dr Martin Ngodji as well as that of retired pastor Fillipus Nafine are a great loss to the Lutheran community. The duo died within a space of two days with Nafine having died on the 16 September, while Dr Ngodji on 17 September.