01/07/2026
SERVICE OF SONGS..
FOR
(Late)
MRS Eneh Henrietta
Elochukwu
(Henri)
Aged: 70 Years.
The Service of Songs for the late Mrs.Eneh Henrietta Elochukwu was held in Church Auditorium by 4 pm on Mon, 29th June 2026 conducted by Ven. (Dr) G.C.Akalazu under the supervision of the Vicar, Ven (Dr) Aghadi MBBS with the following resident Priests; Rev. Sunday James Ewo and Rev.(Barr) Basil Ezeunegbu, and visiting Priests; Reverend Ugwuanyi and Canon Ezenwata.
Commencement
Service started with the opening hymn; Abu 31 followed by the opening Prayer while Abu 191, Psalm 39 prepared the reading of 1st lesson: Ecclesiastes 3:1-9 by Mrs.Ifeoma Ebeneagu.
.NIGHT Of TRIBUTES.
Subsequent calls for Abu 142, 215, and 188 also made way to receive the first Testifier; Mrs Ifeoma Ebeneagu while giving an account on late Sister Henrietta, described her as a dedicated member whose activeness is beyond measure; saying her admiration for the exemplary quality is unlimited.
However, Abu 34 announced the giving of the second Tribute by Mrs.Ethel Agu from Amokwe Town.
Speaking on behalf of Udi & Enugu Diocese (Home & Abroad) noted late Sister Henrietta a " Complete In Activity " on both sides of the divide, says our Sister was a gallant "Soldier of Christ " who was never found wanting in her active Service in both diocese; Speaker declared.
The Service further progresses as call for Abu 175 prepares reading of 2nd lesson: 1st Thess 4:13-18 by Mr.Uchenna Eneh while Abu 39 welcome a special Song by EFAC arm of the Parish to honour a departed member in a song that speaks volume that the world is not a permanent abode for us but a stark reminder that Paradise is real; a better abode Christ promised.
EFAC special song provides room to receive 3rd and 4th testifiers in persons of Mrs.Peace Igbo while Tochukwu in an emotional speech described their late Mother as a " Priceless" saying she was more than a Mother who was a Companion, Confidant, a strict Displinarian and a gallant Warrior who defeated death but gone by "God's Time" Tochukwu intoned.
In the course of Service, Abu 248 prepares our hearts to engage in Prayers for the nation, Church, Burial/ Logistics, and Journey Mercies led by Rev.James Ewo while Abu 50 also sets our hearts to hear an exhortation for the Service.
....... EXHORTATION.....
The Vicar in an opening address; conveyed his reminder that it is our obligation to give late Sister Henrietta the last respect and that is why we gathered and encouraged the family to draw strength in the words of God as contained in Romans 8 theme "Life Through the Spirit" while on behalf of the Bishop; the Archdeacon extends the Bishop's condolences to the Church in general.
Speaking during the Service; Venerable admitted it is necessary to talk on the subtitle " Spirit of Death" (Mmoo Onwu) under " Living Words of God".
Metaphorically Speaking, the man of God stated that someone was brave enough to answer "Onwuatuegwu" a warlord while others presently answer "Onwudinjo " and wondered why the " Fear " says Adam's shortfall on inadequacy of provision of Spiritual guard rails to safe guard Eve against misjudgment, allowed Devil to deceive her through his subtlity as this failure removed righteousness of God and they knew their nakedness Spiritually.
In a further emphasis, the Vicar maintained; arguing that as it is written in 1st Corinthians 15; stating that final destruction is what to become the true state of Death in its conquest by "Resurrection of Christ " adding that it is for only those who believe in God and serve Him will inherit Paradise, while Death and Hell are destination bound into Hades while those who are not born again will also be partakers to unquenchable fire; he strongly emphasized while stating that there were three trees at the Garden of Eden: Tree of life symbolizing Eternal life and unhindered communion with God: Tree of Knowledge of God and Evil symbolizes the choice between God's Wisdom or seizing moral autonomy; lastly, The Fig Tree is mentioned immediately after the Fall, as Adam and Eve used its large leaves to make coverings.
Pastoral Head of the Parish cautioned the congregants to know manner of life they are living, whether they are operating under the right Tree; saying Adam and Eve were living with words of God operating under a right Tree but when they changed Tree by Disobedience resulted in eviction out of Garden while adding "Secret Things of God belongs to God; urging the congregation to resist the devil and it will flee from you and not giving it chance like Eve who fell victim.
He further reminder the Church the gains of believing in Christ and living a righteous life that emanates under the right Tree; saying His Death on the Cross was in payment of ransom for our sins also says walking with Him is like operating under the right Tree; he declared while reminding us about our dust origin and revealed to us the final victory over death by words of God in Hebrew 2:14 as gain of having Christ..
............ The End.........
The Family presented themselves at the Altar for Prayers.
In Obum ma Obugi collection Presentation to the Family; Emeka Eneh Junior who in a vote of Thanks on behalf of the Family while speaking expressed gratitude for the support of the church in cash and kind, thanking the Vicar and resident Priests for Prayers and Exhortation; enjoining the Church to join the family for the final internment at the village.
The closing Prayer said by the Vicar @ 6:01 pm dismissed the gathering for the Service.
