A Glorious Homegoing: Methodist Church Nigeria Bids Farewell to Elder Hyacinth O. Nwagiriga
“To everything there is a season… a time to be born and a time to die.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1 Today, an oak has fallen—not in defeat, but in divine ascent. A Holy Farewell On Friday, 23rd May 2025, a sacred hush swept across Uba-Agwa, Oguta LGA, Imo State, as the Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Owerri, led by Rt. Rev. Geoffrey Uzochukwu Kanu JP, laid to rest one of her finest elders— Elder Hyacinth Okechukwu Nwagiriga. His was a life of quiet power, deep integrity, and unwavering devotion to God and the Church. A Life That Preached Without a Pulpit Elder Nwagiriga served not only as Local Church Steward 1 at St. John’s Methodist Church, Ikenegbu, but also as Diocesan Treasurer 1 and President of the Diocesan Men’s Fellowship. His stewardship was more than administrative—it was spiritual, guiding others through wisdom, prayer, and example. He was a peacemaker, a mentor, and a spiritual father whose legacy is carved into the hearts of the...