Mama teacher burial programme

F u n e r a l

P r o g r a m m e

Celebration of a FulďŹ lled Life

Funeral Programme for

FUNSO ONI

ADERIBIGBE (1940 - 2016) Organised by Christ Apostolic Church Olusi Zonal Headquarters 64A, Olusi Street, Lagos Island December 9th, 2016 | 10:00 am

Brother Aderopo Organist

Pastor Daniel Revelations Pastor P. O. Immanuel (Curate)

Pastor S.I Obafemi Zonal Chairman

OďŹƒciating Ministers

Pastor S. I. Obafemi Zonal Chairman /C.A.C Rev. Dr. Sunday O. Oladejo Pastor Triumphant Baptist Church Pastor P. O Immanuel Curate/C.A.C Pastor D. Revelations C.A.C Rev. 'Jide Oke Triumphant Baptist Church Pastor Ayodeji Ayopo Triumphant Baptist Church

Order of Funeral Service

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Instrumental Opening Hymn – Hark, Hark My Soul Prayer Bible Reading Hymn: Laala Alagbase Tan Bible Reading Sermon Special Prayer for the Family Greetings, Recognition and Announcements Vote of Thanks Prayer and Benediction Closing Hymn: Shall We Gather At The River

At the Grave Side: 1. Hymn: Sleep On Beloveth, Sleep Take Thy Rest Jesus Said…….

Psalm 90 Lowering of The Corpse Into The Grave Committal I heard a voice from Heaven Prayer Hymn: Blessed are the Dead Benediction

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Thanksgiving Service: Opening Hymn: Abide With Me Prayer Bible Reading Short Sermon Thanksgiving Vote of Thanks/Gifts to The Church Special Prayer for the Family Closing Hymn: To God Be The Glory

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Watch Word ... Mark !6:15 ' And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature’

1. Prayer 2. Opening Hymn – Hark, hark my Soul (Angeli Oluwa wipe 'lo so gbogbo oro iye.)

1. Hark! hark, my soul! angelic songs are swelling O'er earth's green fields and ocean's wave-beat shore; How sweet the truth those blessed strains are telling Of that new life when sin shall be no more!

Refrain: Angels of Jesus, angels of light, Singing to welcome the pilgrims of the night!

2. Onward we go, for still we hear them singing, 'Come, weary souls, for Jesus bids you come;' And through the dark, its echoes sweetly ringing, The music of the Gospel leads us home. [Refrain] 3. Far, far away, like bells at evening pealing, The voice of Jesus sounds o'er land and sea, And laden souls, by thousands, meekly stealing, Kind Shepherd, turn their weary steps to thee. [Refrain] 4. Rest comes at length, though life be long and dreary, The day must dawn, and darksome night be past; Faith's journeys end in welcome to the weary, And heaven, the heart's true home, will come at last. [Refrain] 5. Angels, sing on, your faithful watches keeping, Sing us sweet fragments of the songs above, Till morning's joy shall end the night of weeping, And life's long shadows break in cloudless love. [Refrain]

1. Gbo okan mi, bi Angeli ti nkorin, Yika orun ati yika aye, E gbo bi oro orin won ti ndun to Ti nso 'gbati ese ki yo si mo: Egbe: Angeli Jesu, Angel 'mole: Won nkorin ayo pade ero lona.

2. B'a si ti nlo, be l'a si ngbo orin won, Wa, alare, Jesu lo' ni k' e wa; ni a ngbo orin didun won Ohun orin won ni nfonahan wa 3. Ohun Jesu ni a ngbo lona rere, Ohun na dun b'agogo y' aye ka Egbegberun awon to gbo ni si nbo Mu won w'odo Re, Olugbala wa; 4. Isimi de, bi' wahala tile po; Ile y'o mo, lehin ookun aye Irin-ajo pari f'awon alare, Won o d'orun, ibi 'simi n'kehin 5. Ma korin nso, eyin Angeli rere E ma korin didun k'a ba ma gbo Tit' ao fi nu omije oju wa nu, Ti a o si ma yo titi laelae, Angeli Jesu, Angeli 'mole Won nkorin ayo pade ero lona. Amin.

Prayer Bible Reading Hymn: – Lala Alagbase Tan Li Owo Re ni mo fi emi mi le

1. Lala alagbase tan Ojo ogun ti pari L'ebute jinjin rere Ni oko re ti gun si, Chorus – Baba l'abe itoju re L'awa f'iranse Re yi si 2. N'ibe l'a re won l'ekun Nibe, won m'ohun gbogbo Onidajo Ododo Ndanse aye won nibe 3. Nibe l'Olus'aguntan Nko awon aguntan Nibe l'o ndabobo won, Koriko ko le de 'be 4. Nibe l'awon elese Ti nteju m'agbelebu Y'o mo ife Kristi tan L'ese Re ni Paradise 5. Nibe l'agbara esu Ko le b'ayo won je mo Kristi Jesus a nso nwon On t'o ku fun 'dande won

Sermon Special Prayer for the Family

Greetings, Recognition and Announcements Vote of Thanks Prayer and Benediction Closing Hymn: -Shall We Gather At The River 1. Shall we gather at the river, where bright angel feet have trod, with its crystal tide forever flowing by the throne of God? Refrain: Yes, we'll gather at the river, the beautiful, the beautiful river; gather with the saints at the river that flows by the throne of God.

1. A o pa de leti odo, T'ese angeli ti te; T'o mo gara bi kristali; Leba ite olorun?

Egbe: A o pade leti odo Odo didan, odo didan na Pel' awon mimo leba odo T'o nsan leba ite ni.

2. On the margin of the river, washing up its silver spray, we will walk and worship ever, all the happy golden day.

2. Leti bebe odo na yi Pel' Olusaguntan wa, A o ma rin a o ma sin B'a ti ntele 'pase Re.

3. There beside the tranquil river Mirror of the saviour's face, Happy hearts, no more to sew Sing of glory and grace.

3. Nje l'eba odo tutu na.

A o r'oju Olugbala Emi wa ki o pinya mo Yio Korin Ogo Re

4. Ere we reach the shining river, lay we every burden down; grace our spirits will deliver, and provide a robe and crown.

4. K'a to de odo didan naa, A o s'eru wa kale Jesu y'o gba eru ese Awon ti y'o de l'ade

5. Soon we'll reach the shining river, soon our pilgrimage will cease; soon our happy hearts will quiver with the melody of peace.

5. A fe de odo didan na, 'Rin ajo wa fere pin Okan wa fere kun f'orim Ayo at'Alafia.

At the Grave Side Hymn: Jesus Lives! (Jesu Ye!) 1. Jesus lives! Thy terrors now Can, O death, no more apal us; Jesus lives! By this we know Thou, O grave, canst not enthrall us. Hallelujah!

1. Jesu ye; titi aiye, Eru iku ko ba ni mo Jesu ye; Nitorina Isa oku ko nipa mo: Alleluya!

2. Jesus lives! Henceforth is death But the gate of life immortal; This shall calm our trembling breath, When we pass its gloomy portal. Hallelujah!

2. Jesu ye; lat'oni lo Iku je ona si iye; Eyi y'o je'tunu wa, 'Gbati' akoko iku ba de: Alleluya!

3. Jesus lives! For us He died; Then, alone to Jesus living, Pure in heart may we abide, Glory to our Saviour giving. Hallelujah!

3. Jesu ye; fun wa I'o ku, Nje tire ni a o ma se; A o f'okan funfun sin, A o f'ogo f'Olugbala : Alleluya!

4. Jesus Lives! To Him the throne Over all the world is given: May we go where He is gone Rest and reign with Him in Heaven. Hallelujah!

4. Jesu ye; gbogbo 'joba L'orun, Li aiye, di Tire; E je ki a ma tele, Ki a le joba pelu re: Alleluya

JESUS SAID “I am the resurrection, and the life, he that believeth in me though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.” (John 11:25-26)

JESU WI PE

' Oluwa wipe Emi ni ajinde ati iye', eniti o ba gba mi gbo, bi o tile ku, sibe yo ye. Enikeni ti o mbe laaye, ti o si gba mi gbo, ki yo ku mo laelae. E ma se je ki okan yin ki o baje, e gba Olorun gbo, ki e si gba mi gbo Let not your heart be troubled, believe in God, believe also in pelu. Ninu ile Baba mi, opolopo ibugbe ni o wa nibe, me, in my father's house are many mansion, if it were not so, iba ma se be ni, emi iba so fun yin. Emi nlo peseaye I would have told you. I know that my redeemer lives and sile fun yin. that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: and though after the skin worm destroy this body yet my in my Emi mop e Oludande mi mbe, ati pe Oun o wa flesh shall I see God. Whom I shall see for myself and my eyes durolori ile lehin ola. Nipa ara mi, bi kokoro tile ba ara shall behold and not another. For we brought nothing out. yi je, sugbon ni eran ara mi ni emio ri fun ra mi ti oju The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away, blessed be His mi yio si ri aiye. O si da mi loju pe awa ko le mu nkan name. jade lo. Oluwa si gba lo. Ibukun ni fun oruko Oluwa

Lesson: Psalm 90 Lowering Corpse Into The Grave

Gbigbe Oku Si Isa

Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble. Fe flees like a shadow and continue not. In the midst of life, we are in death

Eniyan ti a bi ninu Obirin, ojo kukuru sa li o ni gbe li aye,o si kun fun osi. O ndagba soke, a si ke elule bi itanna eweko; o re koja lo bi ojiji, lai duro nibi kan. Li arin la wa be ninu iku.

Of whom may we seek succor, but of thee, O Lord who for our sins art justly displeased? Yet o Lord God ,most Holy, O Lord most mighty, O Holy and most merciful saviour deliever us not into the bitterness of pain and eternal death. Thou knows, Lord, the secret of hearts.

Shut not thy merciful ear to our prayers. Spareus, most Mighty, O Holy and merciful savior through most worthy judge eternal; suffer us not, at our last hour because of any pains of death to fall from thee, Amen.

Lodo tani awa o ha ma wa iranwo, bi ko se lodo Re Oluwa. Eniti o ti itori ese wa jare lati binu? Sugbon Oluwa Olurun mimo julo, Oluwa Alagbara julo, Olugbala mimo ati Alaanu julo,ma fi wa sinu irora kikoroiku ti ko ni 'pekun. Oluwa, o mo ohun ikoko okan wa ; ma se di eti anuRe si adura wa; sugbon Oluwa mimo julo, Olorun Alagbara julo, da wa si eni ti o ye julo ni Onidajo aiyeraye, ni opin wa ki irora iku maje ki awa subu kuro lodo Re. Amin.

Committal: Then the earth shall be cast upon the coffin: The Pastor Shall Say: For as much as it hath pleased Almighty God, in his wise providence to take out of this world the soul of our mother: Madam Funso Oni Aderibigbe that has departed from here to Him, we therefore commit this body to the ground, earthto earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust, in sure and certain hope of the resurrection that is eternal, through our Lord Jesus Christ; who shall transform our mortal bodies, and made like unto His own glorious body according to the mighty working whereby He is able to subdue all things to Himself.

I Heard A Voice From Heaven The Pastor shall say: “And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.” (Revelations 14:13)

Prayer Announcement

Closing Hymn: When the Roll is Called up Yonder, (Gbat'a Npe Oruko Ngo wa Nibe) 1. When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound And time shall be no more. And the morning breaks eternal bright and fair When the saved of earth shall gather Over on the other shore And the roll is called up yonder I'll be there.

Refrain: When the roll is called up When the roll is called up When the roll is called up When the roll is called up I'll be there 2. On that bright and cloudless morning when the dead in Christ shall rise.

And the glory of His resurrection share.

When His chosen ones shall gather to their homes beyond the skies.

And the roll is called up yonder I'll be there 3. Let us labour for the Master from the dawn till setting sun.

Let us talk of all His wondrous love and care Then when all of life is over and our work on earth is done.

And the roll is called up yonder I'll be there

1. Gbati ipe Oluwa ba dun T'akoko ba si pin T'imole owuro mimo ntan lailai, Gbat'awon t'a ti gbala, Y'o pejo s'oke odo na, Gbat'a npe oruko lohun ngo wa nbe Gbat'a npe oruko lohun, Gbat'a npe oruko lohun, Gbat'a npe oruko lohun, Gbat'a npe oruko lohun ngo wa nbe 2. L'oro daradara t'awon Oku mimo y'o dide, T'ogo ajinde Jesu o je ti won; Pejo nile lok'orun, Gbat'a npe oruko lohun ngo wa nbe.

3. Jek'a sise f'Oluwa lat' Owuro titi d'ale Ka soro 'fe 'yanu at'itoju Re, Gbati aiye ba d'opin t'ise Wa si pari nihun, Gbat'a npe oruko lohun ngo wa nibe

THANKSGIVING/OUTING SERVICE Opening Hymn – Pleasant Are Thy Courts Above 1 Pleasant are thy courts above In the land of light and love; Pleasant are thy courts below In this land of sin and woe.

O, my spirit longs and faints For the converse of thy saints, For the brightness of thy face, For thy fullness, God of Grace!

3 Happy souls, their praises flow Even in this vale of woe; Waters in the desert rise, Manna feeds them from the skies: On they go from strength to strength Till they reach thy throne at length, At thy feet adoring fall, Who hast led them safe through all.

2 Happy birds that sing and fly Round thy altars, O most High; Happier souls that find a rest In a heavenly Father's breast.

Like the wandering dove that found No repose on earth around, They can to their ark repair And enjoy it ever there.

4 Lord, be mine this prize to win; Guide me through a world of sin; Keep me by thy saving grace; Give me at thy side a place.

Sun and shield alike thou art; Guide and guard my erring heart; Grace and glory flow from thee; Shower, O shower them, Lord, on me!

Amen.

Prayer Bible Reading Short Sermon Special Prayer For The family Thanksgiving Greetings, Recognition and Announcements Vote of Thanks/Gift for The Church Prayer and Benediction

Closing Hymn – Through the Love of God. (Nipa Ife Olugbala) 1. Through the love of God our Saviour All will be well. Free and changeless in His favour.

All, all is well. Precious is the blood that healed us.

Perfect is the grace that sealed us, Strong the hand stretched for to shield us, All must be well.

2. Though, we pass through tribulation All will be well. Ours is such a full salvation All, all is well. Happy still in God conďŹ ding Fruitful, if in Christ abiding; Holy through the Spirit's guiding.

All must be well 3. We expect a bright tomorrow All will be well.

Faith can sing through days of sorrow All, all is well. On Our Father love relying Jesus every need supplying; or in living or in dying All must be well.

1. Nipa ife Olugbala, Ki y'o si nkan; Oju rere Re ki pada Ki y'o si nkan Owon I'eje t'o wow a san, Pipe I'edidi or'ofe Agbara I'owo t'o oba ni, Ko le si nkan 2. Bi a wa ninu iponju Ki y'o si nkan; Igbala kikun ni ti wa, Ki y'o si nkan Igbekele Olorun dun Gbigbe inu Kristi I'ere, Emi sin so wa di mimo Ko le si nkan 3. Ojo ola yio dara Ki y'o si nkan Gbagbo le korin n'iponju Ki y'o si nkan A gbekele 'fe Baba wa, Jesu fun wa I'ohun gbogbo Ni yiye tabi ni kiku Ko le si nkan

MADAM

FUNSO ONI

ADERIBIGBE

Biography of Late Madam Funso Oni Aderibigbe

M

adam Funso Oni Aderibigbe, fondly called by many as “Aunty Oni” was born seventy six years ago to late Pa Isaiah and Rebecca Adejoke Aderibigbe. Her parents were from Ekpedo in Akoko Edo, Edo State.

She was brought up by devout Christian parents and educated in Lagos.

She attended Lagos Anglican Girls's School, Broad Street, Lagos. Where she completed her Modern 3 school certificate in flying colors.

She began her career as a conductress shortly after school with the then Lagos Municipal Transport Services (LMTS) where she worked for several years. She left LMTS meritoriously as a Bus Checker.

She dabbled into business shortly afterwards as a distributor to major beverage producing companies and traded in commodities like Milo, Peak Milk, Saint Louis Sugar amongst many other household consumables.

Her passion for education took her back to the civil service the second time as a teaching staff with the Lagos State Ministry Of Education. Her quest for knowledge made her acquire additional training and got certified as a Grade 2 Teacher.

She served meritoriously until she voluntarily retired from active service in August, 2009.

Her teaching career gave her the appellation – Mama Teacher!

During her teaching career, she served all through at Eti-Osa Local Government.

She taught mostly in schools located in suburb areas of Eti-Osa LGA where teachers were highly needed.

Teachers often run away from these riverine communities to teach but Mama Teacher will always be ready to work in the remotest part .

Severally, she was encouraged to seek transfer to schools close to her residence but her response was always – young teachers will never go teach in places like Igbo-Efon, ta lo ma wa ko awon omo na?

Commuting long distance on a daily basis to work, she had the conviction that every child is entitled to basic education. She was passionate about qualitative education of young children and devoted her life to realizing this vision.

A disciplinarian extra ordinaire, strict and firm teacher yet sociable and friendly; students and their parents adore her.

She was a foundation member along with her late mother of the Christ Apostolic Church, 64A, Olusi Street, LagosIsland.

A devout Christian and an active member of Egbe Ireti Ogo in her church until her glorious exit.

She was a widow and is survived by a sister, lovely daughters and many grandchildren and relations.

We thank God for a well spent and fulfilled life of our Mother and Grandmother.

Mama, sleep on until the resurrection morning.

Tributes

Anti Oni, Anti mi….

For many years, I grew up calling you “Anti mi”.

Why? Because that was what everyone around me called you.

You fitted perfectly well as my Big sister and played the role so well though you were my Mother.

You were a hard working Mother who toiled to make our early years interesting with fond memories.

You will typically deny yourself of so much comfort to take good care of your “GIRLS”.

Having no male child did not bother you.

You will often say – “to ba ya, oko omo eni, omo eni naa ni” You were strict yet sociable and friendly within the neighborhood. Loved by both young and old.

Anti mi, I for one thought you will still be here for a while but then I have no power to keep you here.

I thank God on your behalf for a well spent Christian life.

Angels came to visit you two weeks before your glorious translation and you testified to this yourself.

I made a joke with you that, you aren't going know where yet & I remember even now the smile that took over your face that beautiful morning.

I know you are resting well right now in the bosom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

How can I forget the experience of Wednesday19th October,2016 ?

The Holy Spirit brought the song 'Laala Alagbase Tan, Ojo Ogun Ti Pa ri' strongly to my lips early that morning and I sang it all the way.

Unknown to me then, I was celebrating your Glorious exit and that the Angels have been dispatched this time to bring you home.

Less than two hours later, the Angels came, this time – mission accomplished and took you HOME….”Laala Alagbase Tan”!

Sleep on until the resurrection morning Mother, I mean Anti Mi! Mrs Biyi Tunji-Olugbodi Mum, you were so loving and caring.

You taught me so much in life. Thank you for being my mother.

While visiting you in the hospital, your eyes were closed and didn't speak until I called your name. You then opened your eyes and spoke with me. I didn't know that will the last time I will see you.

God loves you best, reason why He called you home.

Aunty mi, continue to rest in the bossom of our creator until we meet to part no more.

Sun re my sweet mom Folasade Williams

Happy that you gave birth to me your Alake.

You were a mother through thick and thin.

You carried my burden & pain when I feel all was lost.

You shared my joy & led me to Christ from youth.

You loved your grandchildren and prayed for me two days before your roll call.

I never knew that will be the last prayer.

I feel sad but know you fought a good cause and won.

Aunty mi, Iya Sade, I love you.

Sleep on till resurrection day.

Doyin Mathew Your warmth, down to earth nature and humility are qualities that always endeared you to people.

For all the years I knew you, I was always “Baba mi” to you even as your son.

You loved easily, sacrificed greatly and lived gracefully, firm and resolute in the assurance that you serve a living God. Thank you for your care, commitment, and compassion.

Thank God for you. Good night Iya Sade.

Eternal rest and unending peace in His bosom is yours in Jesus name.

Fair thee well, Mother.

Dr. Tunji Olugbodi Wednesday 19th October God called home an angel – my grandmother.

Goodbye amazing woman that brought joy & happiness to so many people.

A wife, sister, mother, grandma, teacher & devout Christian.

Known you for nearly twenty five years, grandma you were gracious, teacher to all, full of love.

I will miss your jokes and firmness.

You were compassionate, generous and sincere.

I know you are happy & smiling at us now.

You are in a much better place…

Demilade Williams

Mama, I was surprised when mum told me you have passed on.

You were a wonderful grandma.

I wont forget the day I came to your house and found the place empty without you.

Goodnight wonderful grandma Mary Adefowora

Grandma Alagbado, I love you so much and I will (always) thank Jesus for you.

The day you died, I prayed for you and I wish you are alive now.

Everyone is praying for you. I will miss you.

Goodnight Mama Teacher!

Oluwapileogo Tunji-Olugbodi Grandma, you are truly a teacher. You taught me how to pray, read and speak Yoruba.

You always take me out and am happy you are my granny.

Sleep on beloved.

Samuel Adefowora Granma, I love but where are you now?

You are with Jesus not in your house again. Jesus is taking care of you.

Goodnight.

Within the time we met, you are such a wonderful woman.

Always happy seeing people around you.

Ready to give your best & good companion.

Mama we miss your jokes.

Blessed are the pure in heart.

Lucky Matthew

A p p r e c i a t i o n

The entire family and relations of late Madam Funso Oni Aderibigbe appreciate your love and support towards us and thank you so much for attending this funeral service. May God reward your labour of love and grant you journey mercies as you return to your respective destinations in Jesus' name. Amen!