Andre farewell

Andre Eze

July 2002 - 10th February 2024

Opening Hymn - Here I am, Lord (#376)

Greeting

1st Reading - Book of Wisdom 4:7-15

Psalm 23 - The Lord is My Shepherd (#661)

2nd Reading - Letter of St Paul to the Romans 8:31-39

Gospel - St John 14:1-6

Homily

Prayers of Intersession

Offertory Hymn - Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace (#470)

Liturgy of The Eucharist

Communion Hymn - Amazing Grace (#131)

Eulogy

Concluding Rite

Recessional Hymn - Oh Lord, My God (#529)

ANGEL

Tear drops, slow and steady, The pain so real and true, God took another angel, And that angel, dear, was you.

Angel wings, upon the clouds, Your body softly sleeps, Hush now little angel, No more tears you have to weep.

Little prayers are sent to you, The short life you led; Your family will never forget you, So rest your little head.

I know God will look after you, Now you are truly alive, Your spirit soars beyond the moon, Your legacy will survive.

You’re beautiful, you’re endless, Now stretch your wings and fly, You’re loved by so many, It will never be goodbye.

Close your pretty eyes, No more tears, just go and rest, Let your soul lie peacefully, We know you did your best.

I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry.

All who dwell in dark and sin My hand will save.

I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright. Who will bear my light to them?

Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?

I have heard you calling in the night.

I will go, Lord, if you lead me.

I will hold your people in my heart.

I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people’s pain. I have wept for love of them. They turn away.

I will break their hearts of stone, Give them hearts for love alone.

I will speak my word to them.

Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?

I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me.

I will hold your people in my heart.

I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame. I will set a feast for them.

My hand will save.

Finest bread I will provide Till their hearts be satisfied.

I will give my life to them.

Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?

I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me.

I will hold your people in my heart.

Greeting

The grace and peace of God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

R. And with your spirit.

1st Reading

Book of Wisdom 4:7-15

The Lord is my shepherd; There is nothing I shall want.

Fresh and green are the pastures Where he gives me repose.

Near restful waters he leads me, To revive my drooping spirit. Response.

He guides me along the right path; He is true to his name.

If I should walk in the valley of darkness

No evil would I fear.

You are there with your crook and your staff; With these you give me comfort. Response.

You have prepared a banquet for me

In the sight of my foes.

My head you have anointed with oil; My cup is overflowing. Response.

Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me

All the days of my life.

In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell For ever and ever. Response.

2nd Reading

Letter of St Paul to the Romans 8:31-39

Gospel Reading

St John 14:1-6

Homily

Prayers of Intersession

Offertory

Make me a channel of your peace

Where there is hatred let me bring your love

Where there is injury, your pardon Lord

And where there is doubt true faith in You

Make me a channel of your peace

Where there is despair in life let me bring hope

Where there is darkness only light

And where there’s sadness ever joy

Oh, Master grant that I may never seek

So much to be consoled as to console

To be understood as to understand

To be loved as to love with all my soul

Make me a channel of your peace

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned

It is in giving to all that we receive

And in dying that we are born to eternal life

Liturgy of The Eucharist

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind, but now I see.

’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; ’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me, His Word my hope secures; He will my Shield and Portion be, As long as life endures.

When we’ve been here a thousand years bright shining as the sun, we’ve no less days to sing God’s praise than when we first begun

The Concluding Rite

Processional Hymn - Oh Lord, My God (#529)

O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder

Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made

I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder

Thy power throughout the universe displayed

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee

How great Thou art, how great Thou art

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee

How great Thou art, how great Thou art

When through the woods and forest glades I wonder and hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur and hear the brook, and feel the gentle breeze

(Chorus)

And when I think of God, His Son not sparing

Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in That on the Cross, my burden gladly bearing

He bled and died to take away my sin

(Chorus)

When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation

And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart

When I shall bow in humble adoration

And there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art

Graveside Hymns

Amazing Grace

(Please refer back to page 12)

Oh Lord, My God

(Please refer back to page 13)

Be Still For The Presence Of The Lord

Be still, for the presence of the Lord, The holy One, is here; Come bow before him now With reverence and fear

In him no sin is found We stand on holy ground.

Be still, for the presence of the Lord, The holy One, is here.

Be still, for the glory of the Lord Is shining all around; He burns with holy fire, With splendour he is crowned: How awesome is the sight Our radiant king of light!

Be still, for the glory of the Lord Is shining all around.

Be still, for the power of the Lord Is moving in this place: He comes to cleanse and heal, To minister his graceNo work too hard for him. In faith receive from him.

Be still, for the power of the Lord Is moving in this place.

Tributes

Tribute from Dad

‘All is Well.’

Death is nothing at all. My dear Son,my baby Andre Eze Chukwuebuni; you have only slipped away into the next room; the next level !!!

You will always be my son,my baby. There is absolute unbroken continuity.

What is death but an accident, a price we will all inevitably pay on the day already pre- destined by our dear Lord.

You may yet be out of sight but never will be out of my mind. You will always live in my heart. Your lovely smile, your chubby cheeks, your dimple et al.

I know you are around and look forward to reuniting with you again, somewhere near just around the corner.

I will always love you, my dear Son. Rest well & God bless your soul. All is well till we meet again

Tribute from Mum

God of all creation, thank you for the gift of Andre. “My favourite youngest child!” My blessed son, Andre, you’re in my heart forever. My son is on a journey that for now I cannot follow. Dear Lord and Father of mankind I entrust my son to you.

Amen

Tribute from Anita

Dear Andre my baby baby brother aka my child lol

Andre was and forever will be my best friend alongside Anton. Andre really changed my life. He taught me patience and love. Andre is the kindest person I know with the most infectious smile on the planet. He lights up every single room.

As well as my baby brother he was also my baby. I will miss you laughing at me and how uncool I am and teaming up with Anton.

I love you more than any words can express and I will endeavour to keep you memory alive telling everyone and anyone who will listen about you. And I can’t wait until we meet again.

Love you your sister Anita

Tribute from Anton & Avery

Yo Bro,

My brother, the love and care I have for you will never change. Writing this is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. You are the glue in this family. Who will I debate music, sport and fashion with now. Who is going to team up with me against our big sister Anita. The impact you had on so many people is so powerful and you will not be forgotten. Your smile is what you will be remembered by; you had the perfect teeth and were the only one of three that didn’t have to get braces. Bro it’s just so quiet without you here, but I know we will speak again. Until we meet again, I will be ready to debate it all with you.

Bro I will always love you and miss you, but I will never forget you. I will keep your memory strong. Rest in power King little bro.

Love Anton Uwajeh

Uncle Dre,

You were my favourite uncle I was always happy chilling out with you. Thank you for playing with me, even though you wouldn’t change my smelly nappy. Who is going to be there to teach me music, as you know my Dad’s music choice is interesting.

Rest well my Uncle Dre.

Love always Avery Uwajeh

“I did not come into this world to follow, I came to be a boss and I will die that way”

- Andre Uwajeh

On behalf of the Chike-Uwajeh family, we thank you for your presence at Andre’s farewell. Whilst this has been a difficult time for all of us, your words and support have been a comfort to us. We very much appreciate you all.

Tuesday 23rd April 2024 at 10am

Church of the Holy Apostles

Sycamore Drive

Swanley BR8 7AY

Internment at 12 noon

Kemnal Park Cemetery, A20 Sidcup By-Pass, Chislehurst BR7 6RR

Refreshments

The Horse & Groom

15 Leyton Cross Road, Wilmington, Kent, DA2 7AP