OUR OFFER

"Our Offer" is a gentle, straightforward Offertory hymn that gathers the congregation's gifts and intentions. The lyrics speak directly to the Father, asking Him to receive not just the bread and wine—the "work of human hands" that will become the body and blood of Christ—but also the hearts and hopes of the people. It is the kind of piece that grounds the choir and the faithful during the presentation of the gifts, reminding everyone of the profound exchange happening at the altar.

The score then flows into a solemn Efik prayer, "Kpeme mi Oh! Abasi." This short, repeating coda acts as an intimate act of surrender, carrying the phrase "Koro mbuot idem y'afo." Singing these two parts together creates a moving transition from the communal offering of the Mass to a deeply personal expression of faith and reliance on God's protection.