Order of Service and Notes, March 7, 2020
GATHERING MUSIC Rev. Dr. Edward Thompson Music of Mozart
OPENING WORDS Rev. Dr. John Morehouse
BREAKING KOLA Dr. Emeka Dan-Udekwe
CHALICE LIGHTING Kelvin Garner
HYMN #159 “This is My Song” Congregation
RESPONSIVE READING #732 Ebong Udoma
MUSIC “Sing Me to Heaven” by Daniel Gawthorp Chamber Choir
REFLECTIONS
Catherine Onyemelukwe
Monica Anene
Kenechi Garner
Professor Bertram Okpokwasili
Elizabeth Garner
HYMN #148 “Let Freedom Span” Congregation
READING Sam Onyemelukwe
MUSIC “Psalm 23″ John Rutter Chamber Choir
CLOSING WORDS
POSTLUDE “Trumpet Tune” by Henry Purcell Rev. Dr. Edward Thompson
Please join the family for refreshments directly following the service
Family Participants Monica Anene, Sister; Elizabeth Garner, Daughter; Kelvin Garner, Son-in-law; Kenechi Garner, Grandson; Catherine Onyemelukwe, Spouse; Samuel Onyemelukwe, Son
Guest Participants Dr. Emeka Dan-Udekwe is a passionate teacher of mathematics, grades 7 to AP, in Bridgeport, CT. He is a member of Christ & Holy Trinity Church in Westport and a dear friend of the family.
Bertram Okpokwasili is an engineer retired from IBM, now professor in the School of Business and Digital Media at Georgian Court University. He is the President of the DMGS Old Boys Association of North America, Tri-state (NY, NJ, CT Branch).
Ebong Udoma is WSHU Public Radio’s award-winning senior political reporter and a family friend. He is from southeastern Nigeria.
About Musical Selections Clem loved Mozart. He also loved the sound of the trumpet.
The tune of Hymn 159, “Finlandia,” was used for the national anthem of Biafra with the opening words Land of the rising sun, we love and cherish, Beloved homeland of our brave heroes. . .
About the Kola Nut Many West Africans enjoy the kola nut. But it holds a sacred spot in Igbo lore. It is said that the kola only understands Igbo, which is why Dan had to give the kola prayer in his and Clem’s native language! A rough translation of the prayer is: Praise be to God, the Creator, the almighty! Heavenly King, you create, you give, you take. We gather in homage to celebrate the life of Clement Onyemelukwe, giving you the glory and praise. Please accept the spirit of Clement Onyemelukwe, who left us and the world of humanity. Take his spirit peacefully. Amen
Memorial Gifts
Gifts in Clem’s memory may be made to the Scholarship Fund DMGS (Dennis Memorial Grammar School), Clem’s secondary school. Checks may be made payable to DMGS DOBANA, with C.C. Onyemelukwe Scholarship Fund in the memo line, and given to Catherine or mailed to Treasurer, Dr. Ben Udoh, PO Box 88033, Fayetteville NC 28304, or made online.