GBA AWỌN ẸBUN WA, BABA WA ONIIFẸ TITI LAI

When the time comes to bring the bread, wine, and our personal offerings to the altar, "Gba Awọn Ẹbun Wa, Baba Wa Oniifẹ Titi Lai" provides the perfect rhythm for the procession. This vibrant Yoruba offertory hymn is a heartfelt plea for our ever-loving Father to accept our gifts. Driven by traditional percussion—including the Iya Ilu, Shekere, and Agogo—the arrangement immediately sets a celebratory tone that invites the entire congregation to dance forward in gratitude.

The lyrics are a beautiful reflection on God's endless generosity. The choir sings praises for both the seen and unseen blessings ("riri ati airi"), thanking the Almighty for the gift of life and perfect health. It asks a profound question: without God's love and provision, where would we be? This deep sense of thanksgiving resonates through the church, reminding everyone present that everything we have comes from the Lord.

Michael Chiedozie Uzomah’s composition weaves rich four-part harmonies over the lively rhythmic foundation. As the verses progress, the voices layer together in a joyful declaration of faith, culminating in a powerful "Amin" for the blessings yet to come. It is a piece that truly brings the offertory rite to life, filling the sanctuary with authentic, culturally rooted worship.