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Appreciation
METHODIST CHURCH NIGERIA
The family of LATE PRINCE FRIDAY DIOCESE OF OKIGWE
ODINAKA IRECHUKWU thank you TRINITY UMUOWA IBU
for your thought,prayers and generous EBENEZER CIRCUIT
support. May the lord richly bless
you guide your steps and hold
your hands as you travel to ORDER OF
yourvarious destination - Amen

Signed:
BURIAL
Sunday Irechukwu SERVICE

LATE PRINCE FRIDAY AGED

ODINAKACHUKWU
52
IRECHUKWU
(MD, Dinax Nig Ltd) (1971-2023)
YEARS

DATE: SATURDAY 10TH JUNE, 2023

BURIAL SERVICE AT UMUANOKWURU UMUOWA-IBU COMMUNITY OKIGWE
TIME: 8:00AM PROMPT
 METHODIST CHURCH NIGERIA
DIOCESE OF OKIGWE
TRINITY, UMUOWA-IBU
EBENEZER CIRCUIT

ORDER OF SERVICE
IN HONOUR OF

LATE PRINCE FRIDAY

ODINAKACHUKWU
IRECHUKWU
DATE: SATURDAY 10TH JUNE, 2023
VENUE:UMUANOKWURU UMUOWA-IBU COMMUNITY OKIGWE
TIME: 8:00AM PROMPT

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OFFICIATING MINISTERS PROCESSIONAL HYMN: MHB 501 ABUMBATA: IHB 190

1. VERY REV IKECHUKWU K.DIKE - PRESBYTER EBENEZER CIRCUIT
2. THE REV BRIGHT N. ONWUMERE - PRIEST IN CHARGE TRINITY MCN UMUOWA IBU 1. Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of 1. Ezi Udo, nim'ajo uwa nka?
AND HOST OF OTHER MINISTERS sin? Obara Jisus n'eny udo n'obi
The blood of Jesus whispers peace within.
SENTENSES OKWU NGUPUTA:
1. Processional Hymn MHB 501 with 1. Abu Mbata IHB 190 na The nguputa I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth Muonwe m bu mbilite n onwu naju, ka Onye-nw 'ayi
in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live and kwuru; onye na-ekwere na Mu, 0 buna asi na
Sentences 2. Isi Ihe Anyi ji Zukota whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die onwuru onwuru anwu, o ga-adi ndu ozo, onye nke
2. Purpose of Gathering 3. Ekpere na- ekwererekwa na Mu, ogaghi anwu ma obi mgbe
3. Prayers 2. Peace perfect peace, by thronging duties ebighi-ebi.
4. Abu HB 182 pressed? To do the will of Jesus, this is rest. 2. Ezi udo, mgbe olu nanyigbu?
4. Hymn MHB 110
5. Ogugu Akwukwo Nso Ime uche Jisus bu iz'ike.
5. Scripture Reading SENTENCES:
(a) Abuoma 90:1-17 ) I know that my redeemer liveth, we brought nothing
(a) Psalm 90, 1-17 _ OKWU NGUPUTA: Mu onwem amawo na onye
(b)1Thess.4:13-18 into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing mgbaputa nadi ndu, ayi ewetaghi ihe obu la n' uwa,
(b) 1 Thess.4:13-18 out. The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, o bukwa ihe were anya na ayi apughi ime ihe obula
(c) Ozioma Jon 14: 1-3,27 blessed be the name of the Lord.
(c) Gospel: John 14:1-3.27 pua n'ime ya; Jehova nyere Jehovah anaravvo kwa,
6. Okwukwe Ndi ozi ka aha Jehovah buru ihe agoziri agozi.
6. Apostles' Creed 3. Peace perfect peace, with sorrows surging round
7. Ogegba Ama On Jesus' bosom naught but calm is found.
7. Funeral Oration by 3. Ezi udo. u'etiti ahuhu? N'akuku Jisus nani
(a) Ndi Ezi na Ulo nkasi di
(a) family
SENTENCES: Hear my prayer, 0 Lord and give ears
(b) Kinsmen (b) Umunna unto my cry, Bold not the peace at my tears. OKWU NGUPUTA: Nuru ekperem, Jehovah, nakwa
(c) In-laws (c) NdiOgo (d) Ndi Choochi nti na ntiku m, Agbalankiti n'anya mmiri m.
4. Peace perfect peace! with loved ones faraway
(d) The Church 7b. Oninye Maka Nzuko Church In Jesus' keeping we are safe, and they. 4. Ezi udo, mgbe ndi-anyi nanogh nso? N 'aka
7b. Offering for the Church 8. IHB 191 Jisus ayi na ha no n'udo.
SENTENCES: Blessed are they that mourn: for they
8. Hymn for Sermon SS&S 901 9. Okwu Chineke shall be comforted. OKWU NGUPUTA: Ngozi na dindi n'eru uju, n'ihi na
9. Sermon 10. Abu Ndi Kwaya ndi ahu ka aga akasiobi.
10. Anthem by the Choir 5. Peace perfect peace, our future all unknown?
11 Onyinye Jesus we know, and He is on the throne. 5. Ezi udo, ma anyi amayi ochi? Anyi mara Jisos: 0
11 . Offering 12. Ekpere Maka Ezi nulo onye nwuru no n'och`eze
12. Prayer for the Bereaved Family SENTENCES: The eternal God is thy dwelling place, OKWU NGUPUTA:
13. Ima Okwa
and underneath are the everlasting arms. Ebe obibi gi ka Chineke nke sitere na mgbe ochie bu,
13. Announcement
14. Ekpere Iran aru nye okpuru `gi ka egwe aka mgbe ebighi ebi ya dikwa.
14. Commendation Prayer 6. Peace perfect peace, death shadowing us and
15. Abu Opupu IHB 239
ours, Jesus vanquished death and all it's power. 6. Ezi udo, ma onwu no nso ayi? Jisus emeriwo ike
15. Recessional Hymn SS&S 798
16. Irrara Aru Tinye n'ala onwu.
16. Internment SENTENCES: Whether we live, we live 'unto the lord, OKWU NGUPUTA:
17. Igozi Ili
17. Dedication or whether we. die, we die unto the Lord whether we Asi naayi di ndu, o bu ebenwe anyi no ka anyi di ndu,
18.. Itinye Aru nala live therefore or die, we are the lords. ma asi na mi anwu obu, nwuru anwu anyi bu ndi nke
18. Committal
onye new anyi
19. Ekpere Nmechi na Amara
19. Benediction 7. it is enough: earth's struggles soon. shall cease, 7. Odi wo nma, og' uwankagebi Jisus gakpo ayi la
And Jesus call us to heaven's perfect peace die. n' udo nk' igwe,

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2. DECLARATION OF PURPOSE
We are gathered here this moment to commit body of
our brother in the Lord, Prince Friday Odinaka
Irechukwu into the hands of the Almighty God, who is
the father of all. Through faith in Him we obtain eternal
life that we may receive the comfort of the Holy Spirit,
Amen. In the presence of death, Christians have sure
hope and faith because Christ himself partook in death
and resurrection just as we human beings are pat-
takers. h is our earnest prayer therefore that God will
give us the grace to accept the consolation which the
Holy Spirit gives.
3. PRAYER
A. 0 God, the Lord of life, the conqueror of death
Our help in every time of trouble, who does not
willingly grieve or afflict the children of men: comfort us
who mourn and give us grace in the presence death to
worship thee that we may have sure hope of eternal life
and be enabled to put our whole trust in thy goodness
and mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
B. Almighty God, father of all mercies, we pray
thee with those who mourn that casting every care to
thee they may know the consolation of thy love,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
C. Eternal God, our heavenly father, who loveth
with an everlasting love. Help us now to wait upon thee
with reverence and submissive hearts that we through
patience and comfort of the Scriptures may have hope
and be lifted above our distress into the light and peace
of thy presense through Jesus Christ our lord. Amen.
THE LORDS PRAYER
4. HYMN MHB 110
I. Jesus lover of my soul, let me to thy bosom fly,
While the nearer waters roll, While the
tempest still is high; Hide me, my savior hide,
Till the storm of life is past; Safe into the heaven
guide; 0 receive my soul at last
2. Other refuge have I none; Hangs my helpless
soul on thee; Leave, ah I leave me not alone;
Still support and comfort me. All my help from
thee I bring; Cover my defenseless head with
the shadow of thy wing.
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2, ISIOIKWU IJI ZUKOTA
Anyi zukotara n'ebe na-oge a puru icheIrara t'anne
anyi nwoke mine Kraist Prince Friday Odinaka
Irechukwu nye fee n'aka chineke onye puru ime ihe
nile. Onye.bu kwa Nnaanyi nile. Site nokwukwe nime
Onye-nwe-anyi, anyi enwe ndu ebighi-ebi, ka ayi we
iizita nkasi obi nke Mo Nso, Amen.
N'ihi na Kraist -Ya onwe ya keta kwara oke n'onwu Ma
dikwa ndu, claw anyi bu umu madu neketa. ihi ya ka
anyi were obi umeala ma diwajttu, nat-a nkasi obi nke
Muo Nso n'enye.
3. EKPERE
A. Chineke, onye nwe ndu, onye nlugbu onw
onye inye aka anyi n'oge nmekpanahu ()hula, onye o
na-adigh n'uche ya ka ita ahuhu ma nhusi anya rue
umu madu, kasie anyi ndi n' cm uju obi, nyekwa anyi
amara n' Thu on wu, ka anyi fee gi ofufe otu anyi ga-
enwe olile anya guzosiri lice rue na ebigh ebi, n' idinma
na there gi; site na Kraist Onye-nwe-anyi. Amen.
B. Chineke onye puir*u ime the nile, Nna nke
ebere Wile na onye na-enye nkasi obi nile, anyi na ario
gi ka i jiri muo amara lekota ndi nile na-eru uju, ka ha
site n' iwere nchegbu ha nile nyefe naka gi; site naJisos
Kraist onye nwe anyi. Amen.
C. Chineke, onye di ruo mgbe ebigh ebi; Nna anyi
nke elu igwe, onye j ri ihunanya ya nke naadighide ruo
mgbe thigh ebi hu anyi n'anyajiyere anyi aka ka any-i
jirt nsopuru na obi nke di oke ume ala chore n' ihu gi,
otu anyi ga-esite na ntachi obi na nkasi obi nke
EKPERE NICE ONYENWANYI
4. ABU IHB 182
I. Jisus, Eyi nke obim, Ka m'gbaba n'okpuru Gi,
Mgb'ifufe nefes'ike, Onye-nzoputam, zobem
K' ifufe ndu agabiga; Durum ga n' ala udo,
Durum ga n' ala udo, Biko, narankpur'obim.
2. Enweghm ebe-ngbab 'ozo, Obim koo n'aru-Gi;
Biko, arapukwalam, Kwagiclem, kasiem obi. Gi
bu ntukwasi-obim, Nani I ncycrem aka; Biko,
were ndo nk u-Gi Kpuchie Isi-oto nkem.
3. Thou, 0 Christ, art all I want; More than all in
thee I find; Raise the fallen, cheer the faint,
Heal the sick, and lead the blind, Just and holy is
thy name, I am all unrighteousness; false and
full of sin I am, Thou art full of truth and grace.
4. Plenteous grace with thee is found, Grace to
cover all my sin; Let the healing streams
abound; Make and keep me pure within. Thou
of life the fountain art, freely let me take of
thee; Spring thou up within my heart, Rise to all
eternity
5. READING SCRIPTURE
A. PSALM 90:1-17
I. Lord you have been our dwelling place in all
generations.
2. Before the mountains were brought forth or
ever you had formed the earth and the world,
even from everlasting you are God.
3. You turned man to destruction; and say return,
you children of men.
4. For a thousand years in your sight are but as
yesterday when it is past and as a watch in the
night.
5. You carry them away as with a flood; they are
like a sleep; in the morning they are like grass
which grows up.
6. In the morning it flourishes and grow up, in the
evening it is cut down and withers.
7. For we are consumed by your anger, and by
your wrath arc we troubled.
8. You have set our iniquities before you, our
secret sins in the light olyour countenance,
9. For all our days are passed away in thy wrath;
we spend our ears as a tale that It
I 0. The days of your years are three score year and
ten; and if by reason of strength they be
fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and
sorrow.
I 1. Who knows the power of you anger?
12. So teach us to number our days, that we may
apply. our hearts into wisdom.
13. Return, 0 Lord, how long? And may you have
compassion concerning your servants.
14. 0 satisfy us early with thy mercy, that we rejoice
3. Ihe nile nke m'nacho, Kraist, ahuzuwom na Gi;
Palitem, kasiem obi. Gwo oriam, du ony'isi.
Aha-Gi bu aha nso Ejurum n'aj ' omume;
Aghugho di nim' obim I juru n' ezi-okwu
4. Amara-G i di uku, 0 gekpuchi nj om nile; Me ka
miri-ogwugwo Sacham, debe kwam ocha Gi
bu is' iyi nke ndu, Ka m'nara miri nefu; Suputa
nime obim, Rue na ndu ebigh-ebi.
A. ABUOMA 90:1 -17
1. Onye-nwe-anyi, ebe obibi ka gi onwe gi
buworo anyi n'ebo nile,
2. Tupu amuputa ugwu, ma obu tutu ikpua uwa
na el'uwa dum.? madu bi, obuna site na, mgbe
ebIgh-ebi rue mt. mgbe ebIgh-ebi rue onwe gi
bu Chineke
3. I neme ka madu Laghachi n'aja yi, umu madu,
4. N'ihi na nnu aro abua na ogu in n'anya dika
nyahuru mgbe o naga, na dika otu uche n'abali
5. I wuchapuwo ha dika oke miri ozuzo; nani ura
ka nebipu n'ututu ha di ka ahihia neto, eto.
6. N ututu 0 nabawa uzari, neto kwa eto, Nanyasi
ha anebipu ya, o we kponwua
7. N'ihi na emewo ka aryl gwusi ni-we gi obu kwa
n'onuma gi emeworom ka anyimajijiji
8. I dowo ajo omume nile anyi n iru gi, idowo
nmehie-anyi zoro ezo nihi nke iru gi.
9. N'ihi na ubochi a'l nile agawo nime
nrubigaoke nke iwe gi. Ay! emewo) ka aro nile
anyi gwusia dika otu nze ume.
10. Ubochi ogu aro anyi di ogu aro ato nta abuo;
ma 0 buru na ha esite n'idi ike nyi rue ogu aro
ano, otu o di, nganga ha bu,
11. Lata, Jehova; rùe ole mbe?
͕ Chèghari kwa
obi-Gi bayere ndi-orù-Gi.
12. Si otua meka ayi mara imita &loch' ayi unt k'ayi
wee mee ka I amamihebia,
13. Lata, Jehova; ruo ole mgbe? Chegari ayi we
mee ka obi gi: a bayere ndi oru gi
14. Were ebere gi me ka ago ju ayi neutus, anyi
wee tienkpu onu, nurikwa ubochf,
16. Kwe ka ndi-orù-Gi hu ọlu-Gi, Kwe kwa ka
ahu ima-nma-Gi n'aru umu-ha.
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15. Make us glad according to the days which you
have afflicted us, and the years in which we
have seen evil.
16. Let your works appear unto your servants and
your glory unto your children.
17. And let the beauty of our God be upon us,
yea, the work of our hands establish it.
B. I THESSALONIANS 4: 13-18
13. But I would not have you to be ignorant
brethren concerning them which are: asleep,
that ye sorrow not, even as others. which have
no hope
14. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again
even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God
be with him.
15. For this we say unto you by the word of the
Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto
the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them
which are asleep.
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven
with a shout, with the voice of the archangel,
and with the trump of God: and the dead in
Christ shall rise first:
17. Then we which are alive and remain shall be
caught up together with them in the clouds, to
meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be
with the Lord.
18 Wherefore comfort one another with these
words.
C. GOSPEL JOHN 14: 1-3, 27
1. Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in
God, believe also in me.
2. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it
were not so, I would have told you. I go to
prepare a place for you.
3. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will
come again, and receive you unto myself; that
where I am, there ye may be also.
27. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto
you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let
not your heart be troubled, neither let it be
afraid.
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15. Me ka ayi nun dika ubochi nile si da daworo ayi
n'ala nmehie. na dika aro s di nke ayi huworo
the ojoo nirne ha.
16. Kwe ka ndi-orù-Gi hu ọlu-Gi, Kwe kwa ka
ahu ima-nma-Gi n'aru umu-ha.
17. Ka idi-utọ nke Onye-nwe-ayi, bú Chineke-
ayi, dikwasi ayi: Gi me kwa ka ọlu aka-ayi
guzosie ike n'aru ayi; E, ọlu aka-ayi, me ka o
guzosie ike.
B. NDI TESALONAIKA 4:13-I8
13. Ma ayi achọghi ka unu ghara imara ihe bayere
ndi nāda n'ura ọnwu, umu-nna-ayi; ka o we
ghara iwuta unu, ọbuná dika ọ nēwuta ndi
fọduru, ndi nēnweghi olile-anya.
14 N'ihi na asi na ayi kwere na Jisus nwuru si kwa
n'ọnwu bilie, otú a ndi emere ka ha da n'ura
ọnwu site n'aka Jisus, ọ bu ndia ka Chineke
gēkuru ka ha so Ya bia.
15. N'ihi na nka ka ayi nāgwa unu n'okwu Onye-
nwe-ayi, na ayi onwe-ayi, bú ndi nọ na ndu, ndi
anārapu rue ọbibia nke Onye-nwe-ayi, na ayi
agaghi-eburu ndi dara n'ura onwu uzọ ma-ọli.
16 N'ihi na Onye-nwe-ayi onwe-ya gēwere oké
ikpọ-òkù, were olu isi-mọ-ozi, were kwa opì
nke Chineke, si n'elu-igwe ridata: ndi nwuru
nime Kraist gēbu kwa uzọ si n'ọnwu bilie:
17. Mgbe ͕ ahu ayi onwe-ayi, bú ndi nọ na ndu, ndi
anārapu, ayi na ha ka agēwelikọ n'igwe-oji,
izute Onye-nwe-ayi nime mbara-elu-igwe: otú
a ka ayi na Onye-nwe-ayi gānọ kwa mbe ͕ nile.
18. Ya mere werenu okwu ndia nākasirita ibe-unu
obi.
C. OZIOMA JOHN 14:1-3, 27
1. Ka obi-unu ghara ilọ miri: kwerenu na Chineke,
kwere-kwa-nu na Mu.
2. N'ulo Nnam ọtutu ebe-obibi di; ọ buru na ọ
bughi otú a, M'gāgwawori unu; n'ihi na
anamaga idoziri unu ebe.
3. Ọ buru kwa na Mu aga idoziri unu ebe, agajem
ibia ọzọ, M'gānara kwa unu nye Onwem; ka
unu onwe-unu we nọ kwa ebe Mu onwem nọ.
27. Udo ka M'rapuru unu; udo nkem ka M'nēnye
unu: ọ bughi dika uwa nēnye ka Mu onwem
nēnye unu. Ka obi-unu ghara ilọ miri, ka ọ
ghara kwa itu ujọ.
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6 APOSTLE CREED
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven
and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin
Mary,suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died
and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third
day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into
heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the
Father Almighty; from there He will come to judge the
living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy
Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the
forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life
everlasting. - Amen.
7. FUNERAL ORATION/TESTIMONIES BY:
a. The family
b. The Kinsmen
C. The in-laws
d. The Church
8. HYMN FOR SERMON SS&S 901
I. When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever
my lot, thou has taught me to say, It is well; it is
well, with my soul Chorus: It is well, with my
soul, It is well; it is well, with my soul.
2. Though Satan should buffet, though trials
should come, Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
3. My sin, oh the bliss of this glorious thought! My
Nsin, not in part but the whole, Is nailed to His
cross, and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord, 0 my soul
4. For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live: If
Jordan above me shall roll, No pang shall be
mine, for in death as in life Thou wilt whisper
thy peace to my soul.
5. But, Lord `tis for thee, for thy coming we wait,
The sky not the grave, is our goal; Oh, trump of
the angel! Oh, voice of the Lord! Blessed hope,
blessed rest of soul!
9. SERMON
10. ANTHEM BYTHE CHOIR
11. OFFERING
12. PRAYER FOR THE BEREAVED FAMILY
13. ANNOUNCEMENTS
8. OKWUKWE NKE NDI OZI
Ekwem na Chineke, bú Nna, Nke puru ime ihe nile,
Onye kere elu-igwe na uwa. Ekwem na Jisus Kraist
nání otù Okpara-Ya, bú Onye-nwe-ayi, Onye aturu
ime site n'ike Mọ Nsọ; Nwa-abọghọ nāmagh nwoke,
bú Meri, muru Ya, Ọ huru ahuhu n'ubọchi Pọntiọs
Pailet, Akpọgidere Ya n'obe, Ọ nwua, elie Ya, Ọ ridara
n'ala-mọ; N'ubọchi nke-atọ O si-kwa-ra na ndi
nwuru anwu bilie ọzọ, Ọ rigoro n'elu-igwe, Ọ nānọdu
n'aka-nri Chineke, bú Nna, Nke puru ime ihe nile:
N'ebe ahu ka O gēsi bia ikpe ndi di ndu na ndi nwuru
anwu. Ekwem na Mọ Nsọ; Na Nzukọ Katolik nke di
nsọ; Na nmekọ nke Ndi Nsọ; Na Nbaghara nmehie;
Na Nbilite-n'ọnwu nke aru, Na ndu ebighI-ebi.
Amen.
7. OGE IGBAAMA
a. Ndi Ezi n'ulo
b. Ndi Mu Mama
c. NdiOgo
d. Ndi Choochi
8. ABU IHB 191
1. Mgb'udo, dikosimiri, neru n uzom, Mgbe nsogbu
biara k'ebili; Nonoduni o bula I mewom ka in'si '0
di nma, 0 din dim nma" Koros: 0 di nma 0 di nma;
0 di nma, 0 dm obim nma.
2. Ekwensu gesogbu, onwunwa gabia; Ka
m'tukwasi obim na nka: Na Kraist amatawo na ike
adighm, We wusi obara-ya nihim.
3. Nmehiem-echiche nka nanyem ok'onu?
Nmehiem-ha nil; ka ha ra, Gi n'obe Jisus,
ebughkwam ha ozo: To chuku! To chuku!, nkpuru'
obim!
4. N'ebe m'no idi ndu bu Kraist mgbenile! 0 burn na
onwu abia, 0 gagh-ewutam; n'onwu dikanandu, I
genye nkpur obi, udo-gi.
5. Jisus, obibia-gi k' ayi nechere; ili agagh-ab'ulo-
ayi: Opi nke mo-ozi! Oltunke Chukn! Olil'anya,
obim! Amen.
9. OKWU CHINEKE
10. ABU NDI KWAYA
11. ONYINYE
12. EKPERE MAKAEZI N'ULO ONYE NWURU
13. IMAOKWA
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from henceforth blessed are the dead who died in the
Lord. even so says the Spirit for they rest from their
labours,
You are the King of Glory, 0 Christ: You are the
everlasting Son of the Father. When you had overcome
the sharpness of death: you opened the kingdom of
heaven to all believers. You sit at the right hand of God
in the glory of the Father. We believe that you will come
to be judge. We therefore pray you: help your servant
whom you have redeemed with your precious blood.
Make them to be numbered with your saints in glory
everlasting. Amen!
LET US PRAY
Merciful God, our heavenly Father, who made your Son
Jesus Christ to be resurrection and life. raise us we pray.
from the death of sin to the life of righteousness that
when we depart this life we may with our sister be
found acceptable to you; for the sake of your Son, Jesus
Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the
unity of the Holy Spirit, one God world without end.
Amen!
Father of all, we pray for those whom we love. but see
no longer. Grant them your peace: let light perpetual
shine upon them: and in your loving wisdom and
Almighty power work in them good purpose of your
prefect will, through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen!
Almighty God. Father of all mercies and giver of all
comfort, deal graciously with those who mourn, that
they may cast very care on you and know the
consolation of your love, through Jesus Our Lord.
Amen! Holy Father, grant us. in all our duties your help,
in all our perplexities your guidance, in all our dangers
your protection, And in all our sorrows your peace:
through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen!
17. DEDICATION
18. COMMITTAL
19. BENEDICTION ON THE GRACE
the grace of our lord JESUS CHRIST and the love of God
and the fellowship of the HOLY Spirit, be with us now
and forever more Amen.
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ODINAKACHUKWU IRECHUKWU
14. COMMENDATION PRAYER 14. EKPERE IRARAARYNYE N'ALA
wee nweko otu udi dika ike ya si di, nke oji pua obola
15. RECESSIONAL HYMN SS&S 798 15. ABU OPUPU IHB 239
ido ihe nile n,okuru onwe ya, AMEN.
1. Fading away like the stars of the morning 1. Nagafe dike kpakpando ututu
M wee nu olu k'osi n'olu igwe daa si m, s n'ugbua ngozi
Losing their light in the glorious sun; N k' ihe ha puru mgbe anyanwu wara
nadiri ndi nwuru n'ime 00 nwc-anyi. Mmuo Nso wee si
Thus would we pass from the earth and it Otu a k' anyi gesi si n' uwa nkea Ia;
ka ha huru agoziri n'ezie, ka ha wee si na ndogbu
toiling, only remembered by what Nani n'olu anyi k'ageji cher anyi
dogburuworoonwc ha n'olu zuru ike. Gi bu nkootuto,
we have done. Koros:
Gi Kraist: Gi Okpara ebighi-ebi nke. Mgbe I merisiri ihe
Chorus: 1. ni olu anyi, nani olu anyi,
mgbu nke onwu; I meghere Alaeze nke eluigwe nye
1 Only remembered, only remembered, Nani olu anyi k'ageji cher anyi,
ndi okwukwe dum. i nanodu n'aka nri Chineke n'otuto
only remembered by what we have Otte ak'anyigesi n' uwa nke ala;
nke Nna. Anyi kwere na I ga-abia ka I bum onyc anyi. Ya
Thus would we pass from the earth and its N ani n's olu anyi k'. ageji chetanyi.
mere anyi na- ekperc gi. nyere ndi rim gi aka, ndi ijiri
obara gi di oke onu gbaputa nie ka a gukota ha na ndi toiling
Only remembered by what we have done 2. Agacho anyi ma nd' ozo ganochie anyi
nso nke gi n'otuto ebi: ebi. Amen.
N ' aghoro nkpuoi nubi anyi kwu? E,
2. Shall we be missed, though by others mandi naku nkpuiu gagwu n' olu
KAANYI KPE EKPERE
succeeded. Ihe ncheta hagabu olu ha.
Chineke onye juputara n'ebere, nna nke onye nwenyi
Jisos Kraist, onye bu mbilite n'onwu na ndu: onye obula
Reaping the fields we in spring time have sown, 3. Nani ezi okwu anyi kwuru mgb'anyi di ndu;
tukwasiri obi na adighachi ndu obuna nna o nwuru
Yes, but the sowers must pass from their labour Nani nkpuru anyi kuru n'uwa nkea Ndia
anwu: onye obuna nke din du ma tulkwasi ya obi
Ever remembered by what they have done. gadigide mgb' echefusi ri anyi; Nkpuru owuwe
agaghi anwu anwuu ruo mgbe ebighi-ebi. anyi ji obi
ubi, n' olu anyi.
umeala n'ario gi nna anyi, ka ikulite anyl site nonwu nke
mmehie ma'kuba anyi na ndu nke ezi omume otu o 3. Only the truth in life was have spoken;
Only the seed that on earth have sown 4. Mgbe Jisos g;aguko ndi nkeyaonu,
gabu mgbe anyi ga ahapu ndu nke a,aga ahu
They shall onward when we are forgotten Mgb' anyi g 'ekpu okpu eze nk'ok'onu;
na ayi bu ndi kwesiri ekwesi n'anva ai anvi aa anatakwa
Fruits of the harvest and what we have done. Mgbahu k' agecheta ezi nd' oru ya;
naozi ahu nke Okpara Gi I huru n anya g eji gozie ndi nile
Ha vile, site n' olu ha lure, Amen.
huru gi n anya na atukwa egwu gi, ndi o gasi, Bianu
umu agoziri agozi nke nna m, naranu ala eze nke 4. Oh when the Saviour shall make up His
jewels: 16. IRARAARU TINYE N'ALA
akwadobere unu site na mmalitc nke uwa. Mezue nke
When the bright crowns of rejoicing are Won; Anyi matara na asi na akwaturu ulo nke uwa
a anyi n'ario Gi,Nna, Onye juputara n'ebere site na
Then shall his weary and faithful disciples bu ulo ikwu anyi, anyi nwere ulo ewuru nke
Jisos Kraist onye ogbugbo na onye ngbaputa anyi.
All be remembered by what they have done. sitere
Amen.
na Chineke, ulo a nejighi akawuo,
Chineke, ike nke ndi n' adighi ike, nkasi obi ndi no na
16. INTERMENT nke di ebighi-ebi n' eluigwe.
nwute, enyi nke ndi n'enweghi ibe, ekwela ka onuma
ne umu gi dika mmiri, ekwela ka ihe ufu nke obi mee We know that if the earthly house of our
tabernacle be destroyed, we have a building Ebe Omasiri Chineke nke puru ime ihe nile ka osi n
ka gbakute gi azu. Mee amara ka ha site na ntachi obi
from God, a house not made with hands, ebere ukwu ya kporo mkpuru obi nwanne- anyi nwoke
nke olile anya na nnoko nke Kraist nogide n'olu gi na idi
eternal, in the heavens. Prince Friday Odinaka Irechukwu onye hapuru anyi
ndu dika I si choo tupu mo mgbe ha onwe ha genweta
na'alaje, anyi n' ewere ahu ya nye ala. Aja lara aja, Ntu
ndu juru eju n'ihi GI; site na jisos Kraist bu Onye-
For as much as your servant and our Brother Prince lara ntu, uzuzu lara uzuzu n'olile anya nke eji aka, nke
nweayi.Amen.
Friday Odinaka Irechukwu has departed of this life and wekwara anya banyere mbilite n'onwu, iba na ndu
Almighty God in His mercy has called her to himself, we ebighi-ebi site na onye nzoputa anyi Jisos Kraist onye
17. IGOZI ILI ga-eme ka aru nke onodu di ala nke anyi, ka o nwee
18. ITINYE ARU N’ ALA therefore commit his body to the ground, Earth to
earth, Ashes to ashes, Dust to dust in sure and certain oyiyi ohuu ka_ya na aru nke ebube ya
19. AMARA
Ka amara onye-nwe anyi JESOS KRAIST, na ihunanya hope of the resurrection to eternal life through our Lord
nke Chineke na nmeko nke ndi nso, nonyere unu nile Jesus Christ to whom be the glory forever and ever.
ruo ngbe ebighi ebi. Amen. Amen. I heard the voice from heaven saying to me,
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BIOGRAPHY OF LATE MR FRIDAY ODINAKACHUKWU IRECHUKWU.

Dear Dad,
Mr Friday Odinaka Irechukwu was born in 1971 into a polygamous family of Late Chief Aaron and Evelyn
Beyond your strength may God crown your efforts with great success in all the things you made dad . A toast to
Irechukwu of Umuanokwuru Umuowa Ibu Community in Okigwe local government area of Imo state. He was the
the last 365 days I spent with you … no matter the years to come it's okay because I have you always. Nobody
first son of his own mother. Friday attended Mba Asaa Central School Umuowa Ibu. He was a good footballer in
knows how many time I've sat in my room and cried. How many times I've lost hope. Dad I know you had a small
his primary school days. After his primary education, he relocated to Lagos insearch of greener pastures.
circle , private life and peaceful mind, I had a wonderful dad the best at that, the one who never really grew old
Our mother, Madam Grace Irechukwu (Nne) called him to choose what to do for a living since he refused to
and his heart was soiled gold
further his education. Odinaka said instead of going to secondary school, he preferred to learn work.
The memories we made will forever last in my heart the tenderness we made and share together will never fade
Through the assistance of Mr Abanike of Okorodurugbo who connected him to Mr Highman an automobile
away. … the wonderful gift you could ever give me is the special part of you that lives in me now ..I may not be able
electrician, through Mr Highman, Mr Friday was able to learn the work free of charge.
to tell you this everyday in face again but I know you can hear me . I just want you to know that you meant the
He learnt the work for 3 years and six months. He got his first employment with Dimkpa Automobile electrician
world to me dad. Many time I've sat down and think how I wish I could bribe death, how I wish you never felt sick.
and he worked for only one year and left. He joined a German Construction company in Ajah Lagos. During his
Tears in my heart and eyes everyday writing this. I may no longer see you but I will always have those special
working period, he was given one room apartment. After working for two years he left and joined Eldorado in Ikeja
moments we spent and shared together you will always have a special place in my heart
Lagos, a company owned by Indians. Due to poor salary he left the company, after one year of being unemployed,
Thank you for being a wonderful dad ever and for creating a wonderful relationship. Friendship and memories
he got another employment opportunity with National Oil Ikeja Lagos. He worked with them for many years
that will live on forever in each and every one of us.
before he was unfortunately laid off due to the fact the company was sold to another management. Mr Odinaka
My mentor . My best-friend, everything I could ever wish for in a dad .. I will always remember your words, your
did not relax, instead he continued struggling for another opportunity
favorite words, you always say to me THINGS COME TO HARD..
He joined MRS Oil company on contract where he eventually opened his own company and there after died.
I will always miss you dad ... LOVE YOU.
He died of a brief illness. There is one common thing in his life, where others go and failed if he goes there, he
IRECHUKWU CHIOMA PRECIOUS AIBGIL
succeeds. Odinaka was a cheerful giver, very helpful to people. His death is a big loss to the family. A light God
brought to the family eventually enemies never allowed it to shine. His departure will never disappear from the
YOUR first daughter Ada
family's heart. It is a big blow that is irreparable. He is married and also blessed with children.
May his soul Rest in Peace.
TRIBUTE TO MY GREAT AND BELOVED FATHER.
Signed: Sunday Irechukwu - For the family.
A day I wish never came; a day I wished wasn't in calendar. It was a black Monday. It was the day the man I love and
respect most passed on. Oh death, how could you have come this early. Death came and stole my Counselor,
TRIBUTE TO A GREAT FRIEND, MR FRIDAY ODINAKACHUKWU IRECHUKWU.
Mentor, Hero and a Lovely Father. He meant so much to me. Papa, your transition to the new abode left a void in
We were colleagues in the nineties at the famous National oil & Chemical Marketing Company(NOLCHEM) now
us that no one can ever fill. After a brief illness, we sadly say Goodbye to an Icon who brought joy to us as your
Conoil Plc at the Aviation department in Ikeja, Lagos. He was like a younger blood brother to me. However, we
children and entire family. I would have loved you to stay longer with us to see you enjoy the fruit of all your
started our respective families same period and built it up to where it is today. Friday proved himself a diligent,
endeavors but the decision of God is supreme. Papa, lived a life of generosity, kind heartedness, dignity and love.
respectful, approachable, kindhearted and humble staff. Hence every staff both great and small that came in
You were a selfless giver that loved pleasing people more than yourself. A bold and fearless net who stood for the
contact with him were fond of him. At the time he left the company during a general downsizing exercise of the
defenseless, needy, widows, fatherless and the oppressed. You always preferred to sacrifice your comfort, for the
company he had very little hope of survival but was only trusting on the Almighty God. He started life almost from
welfare of others. I will remember the smiles and the excitement in you that I am coming to Nigeria to see you.
the scratch trying his hands on so many areas to survive with little or no assistance from any quarters except for
Death didn't spare you for me. Your death has left me with a heartache no one can heal but I will hold on to this 's
few reliable ones. By dint of hard-work and God's intervention he established single handedly a fledging outfit,
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds': Psalm 047:3 INN). Papa, to the world you were just one
DINAX NIG.LTD supplying Aviation items, materials and equipment to Aviation oil Companies.
person, (Sir John C. Maduike) but to me, you are an amazing lovely Dad. Your passion for education reflected on
Farii Nwa, as Mr G U Nnah(Cashier) and myself fondly called him, you have done very well for yourself though you
the qualitative education that you provided for me and my siblings. Your drive in greeting positive results
are no longer here to reap the fruits of your endeavors. You left an enviable legacy. You left untimely and
reflected in everything around you, both in your Christian life and in training of your children. You believed that
unceremoniously this unfair world. May the Almighty GOD accept your soul and comfort all your loved ones. You
every child deserved the best which made you to stop at nothing in ensuring that your children lacked nothing.
laid your life for your family with a vision to establish it better. Your dreams and vision I pray the Almighty will
You will forever live in our heart.
accomplish even while you are no more in Jesus Mighty Name!
Papa, as we bid you goodbye, may the light of God brighten your path to
When I received that distress call from his neighbor on Sunday the 7th of May 2023 on my way to my Towns' Union
meeting that he was rushed to the hospital, I turned immediately expecting to still meet and discuss with him but I
A man who was a bigger star in his own right than most of us. You will always be in my heart and the love I have for
only met his lifeless body on the hospital bed. I was heartbroken, devastated and depressed. When I realized that
you will never ever die. Your last words to me still echoes in my ears and I will always remember them until we
when the time comes, no one can stop it!!! I was consoled. His time came and we cannot question THE
meet again. The children and I will always remember and pray for you
UNQUESTIONABLE AND THE ALL KNOWING GOD. It was incredible but that is the reality.Adieu great Farii Nwa, my
brother. It is the price all of us will pay some day. You paid yours.
Yours faithfully
Oga Ejyk.
Mrs Irechukwu Victoria
Wife
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TRIBUTE TO MY DAD Tribute to Late Friday Odinaka Irechukwu, (M/D Dinax Nig.Ltd.). A heart of gold has stopped beating. God has
broken our hearts to prove to us that He only takes the best.
My dad was loved so dearly, and brought so much happiness to the many hearts he touched. He was always kind, Odii, It broke my heart to hear the sudden news of your demise but you ended your journey on the service of God
caring and understanding towards people. And if help was ever needed then it came so freely from him. He was a and humanity. You may have have gone from my sight but you are still in my heart, you were courageous,
blessing and God's gift to everyone he came across and brought so much joy to us.even tho you shout compassionate, loving and a humble person who chose to be happy at every moment even in difficult situation, I
meaningfully at me indirectly it means you love me ….you were the best dad you always try to put a smile on our will forever miss you.
face indirectly….you never gave us a chance to understand & know you .i was in school sleeping mom and my Jnr Goodbye my Manest man, your brother from another mother.
bro called me not knowing you were calling me on phone to come before I could reach the hosp you left me Loveday Nwimo (PULLY)
without seeing my face or say anything to me you just left me like that ….I never knew that ,that day was the last
day I was gonna see you dad I was so shattered. TRIBUTE TO LATE MY ODINAKA IRECHUKWU
The death of Late Mr Odinaka Irehukwu came as a shock to me and the entire community. Oke osisi a daa, he was
* We miss you and love you always. an active contributor to our community development, when once he is being called upon, Mr Odinaka does not
* Loving you forever. hesitate to give his assistance. Late Mr Odinaka was an icon of peace and development. I cannot question God. He
* Forever in our hearts. knows better, may his gentle soul rest in peace.
* Nothing can ever take away a love the heart holds dear. IKEH ANGUS, O.
* Those who touch our lives, stay in our hearts forever. COMMUNITY LEADER.
* Greatly loved, deeply missed.
* Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure
CONDOLENSE MESSAGE FROM UMUOWA-IBU TOWN UNION OKIGWE LAGOS BRANCH
Yours faithfully The Chairman, Executives and the entire members of Umuowa-Ibu town union Okigwe lagos branch and
Irechukwu Favour Nkechi diaspora deeply condole with Irechukwu family of Umuanokwuru village in Umuowa Ibu Okigwe L.G.A. of Imo
Second daughter state. Over the painful loss of our member. Late Prince Friday Odinaka Irechukwu, whose life was cut short after a
brief illness. Odinaka, your death was a big Loss to the Irechukwu family in particular and the entire Umuowa-Ibu
Tribute to my father community in general. Before his death, he was a patriotic member, well committed and a financial supporter of
the union Lagos branch. We sincerely condole with the bereaved family and pray God to grant him eternal rest.
Words seem to feeble in moments like these. But Surely, Allah takes what is His, and what He gives is His, May his soul rest in perfect peace.
and to all things He has appointed a time. Those who have patience get rewarded. Death leaves a
heartache no one can heal. Our hearts still ache in sadness, for what it meant to loose you no one will Mr Loveday Nwimo (Chairman) Princewill Otuonye Okorie (Secretary)
ever know. You were a father whose worth can never be told. There's a place in our hearts no one can fill.
We miss you and always will. The loss of a father no matter how old you are changes your life forever, you
never really get over the loss, you learn to live with the loss and he is never far from your thoughts. Our
father was a man like no other, if love, humility and compassion had a form in human then it was him, he
was an icon worthy of emulation, a true definition of what a family should be like. He was a hero, a strong
support system, a hardworking and strong individual who was always there for his family. Family meant
so much to him he never travelled and left home for a long time. He was selfless, he lived for others
always willing to help, he was highly principled and stood firm for what he believed was in the general
interest of everyone. He was a team maker, always there for peacekeeping and upholding family ties and
friendship. He never allowed anyone ploy his fatherly roles such as; taking us to school even at our
university level as grownups. I remember sometime in 2014 when we had a ghastly motor accident, one
of our father's darkest moments in life seeing his loved one go through such a tragic moment with so
much pain, he went over and above at that time.

First Son Bethel

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