Rey'akpevwe R'avware (Accept Our Gifts)

When it is time for the presentation of gifts, a choir needs a piece that captures both the solemnity of the sacrifice and the joy of giving. "Rey'akpevwe R'avware (Accept Our Gifts)" is a vibrant Urhobo offertory hymn that does exactly this. The lyrics speak directly to God, asking Him to receive the bread ("ibredi") and wine ("udi") brought to the altar by His people.

Singing this piece, you can feel the steady, rhythmic procession of the congregation bringing their offerings forward. The melody in the soprano line carries an earnest plea—"Ogheneme rey' izobo" (My God, accept our sacrifice)—while the lower voices provide a grounded, rhythmic foundation. It is a wonderful choice for a lively yet reverent Offertory procession, reminding everyone in the pews that the gifts of the earth are returning to the Creator who made all things.