Notices for April 19, 2015

NOTICES

1. WELCOME- We heartily welcome you all who are worshipping God along with us today for the first time and pray that His love would be  extended to you and members of your families. Kindly complete the form given to you and hand it over to the members of the church’s WELCOME TEAM who will meet with you at the CHOIR OFFICE point immediately after the service. Kindly join them through the Exit by  the Lectern side of the church.
2. DAILY HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE: – Holy Communion is held every day at 7.15 A.m. (Monday to Friday). Please join us.  God bless you.
3. SUNDAY PRE-SERVICE BIBLE STUDIES:– The pre-service Bible Study  holds today and every Sunday.  Please tap into this new blessing.
4. SCHOLARSHIP EXAM: Children in Primary Six who are interested in competing for the Archbishop Ademowo Foundation Scholarship for Secondary education should report at 4 p.m. tomorrow, 20th April, 2015 at Our Saviour’s Church Hall with writing materials.
5. COMMUNITY HYMNS SINGING FOR APRIL BABES: We rejoice with all the APRIL Babes as they mark their month today during our Community Hymns Singing at 6.00 p.m.  Please come with your friends and family members.  May His abundant blessings be upon you as you turn-up for the service.
6. GLORIOUS NIGHT (VIGIL) FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL:– Date:  Friday, 24th  April, 2015.  Theme: “Look up” (Luke 19: 1-10)”  Time:  10.30 p.m. – 5.00 a.m.  Come and you will be richly blessed.
7. 7. CHURCH NEEDS:

To transform the sound systems for the Church, Choir, the Praise Band, Chapel and Church Hall from analogue to digital, enhance the Main Church Pipe Organ with a 32-foot Bombarde pipe and rehabilitate the Chapel Pipe Organ, the church needs to balance what was left from the Pipe Organ Fund with GB £100,000.00 and US $150,000.00.  Transfers could be made to the Church’s UK account in either GB pounds or US dollars and cheques in Naira endorsed “Sound System” or “Pipe Organ”.  The Lord would bless you as you assist with these projects.

8. LEKKI PHASE II CHURCH:- As part of saying “Thank You” to God for its first centenary, the Church is about to build a church in Lekki Phase II.  Has God blessed you and you want to appreciate Him?  Then please write your cheques in favour of Our Saviour’s Church, TBS and endorse it   “Centenary Church”.  Thank you and God bless you.
9. MISSION SEED ENVELOPES: You are invited to help empower His  Grace,           our Diocesan Bishop to help needy parishes and the mission fields in the diocese, within and outside the country by contributing at least One thousand Naira monthly towards the Mission Seed Project. Mission Seed is collected on every first Sunday of the month, but you could also pay during the week.  Please collect and use a set of envelopes to help you pay regularly and God will bless you abundantly.

10 TITHE ENVELOPES: God has asked you to obey Him by bringing in the FULL tithes into His storehouse and put Him to test if He will not rain blessings on you. To help you do this, the church has provided envelopes for regular tithing.   Please collect yours from the Guild of Stewards.  The Lord will bless you with His  abundance as you obey Him.  Tithes will be collected TODAY  and on every third Sunday of the month.  Please note that you can continue to pay your tithe at any other time of the week or make a direct transfer to the Church’s Bank account.

11. EDUCATION COMMITTEE:- Applications are invited from members/members’ children for consideration for scholarship for tertiary Education at any Public Institution in Nigeria.  Applicants must have admission and the necessary qualifications.   For enquiries call:  08033257929.
12. SALES OF CHURCH PLOTS OF LAND AT ABIJO, IBEJU-LEKKI LGA:- The church is offering its plots of land at Abijo, in Ibeju-Lekki LGA to interested members.  Those interested should please liaise with the Church Admin. Manager who would link them up with the firm that is handling the sales.
13. THIS QUARTER WITH BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP- APRIL TO JUNE 2015: THEME: FINANCIAL INTEGRITY, TEXT: DANIEL 6:4, VENUE: CHAPEL, TIME:6-8PM.  –  APRIL 20TH, 2015: TOPIC-LESSONS FROM                                           DANIEL. SPEAKER: MR. DAN USIADE

MAY 4TH, 11TH, 18TH& 25TH 2015: ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT.             THEME:  BASIC BOOK-KEEPING FOR SMES. FACILITATOR: CHIEF DIPO LATINWO

JUNE 8TH 2015: CONSEQUENCES OF LACK OF FINANCIAL  INTEGRITY AND COMBATING THEM

SPEAKER: CANON OLUWOLE AJAYI

JUNE 22ND, 2015: ROLE OF ACCOUNTANT IN PROMOTING FINANCIAL INTEGRITY

SPEAKER: MR. UCHE AHAAIWE

PLEASE COME, YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED

14. INFORMATION FROM OUR SAVIOUR’S CHURCH ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT COMMITTEE: The Economic Empowerment Committee invites interested unemployed members to register for the Internship and Apprenticeship Programme of the Church.

To engage the applicants on Industrial Trainings, the Committee seeks the patnership of Corporate Institutions and Skills Acquisition Schools of our members for support. For further details kindly  contact the Church Admin. Manager  – Mr Michael Ipadeola or the Committee Secretary on 08023163758.

14. CHARITY DAY: The first Charity Day for this year will take place on Saturday, 16th May, 2015.  Donations of Rice, Beans, Noodles, Yams, Beverages, Household utensils, Clothings in good condition and cash would be appreciated.  Please put a smile on the faces of the needy and God will richly bless you for it.  Kindly drop the items with either Mama yard or Mr. Michael Ipadeola.
15. MOTHERS’ UNION MEETING/TALK: Date: Tuesday, 21st April, 2015 – Health Talk on “Dystentary” by Dr. Gbenga Koleowo and Contemporary Issue on: ‘YOUTH EMPOWERMENT’’ by Dr (Mrs.) Furo Weli.    Time:  4.00 p.m.   You are all welcome.
16. WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING/TALK: Date: Wednesday, 22nd April, 2015 – Contemporary Issue on: ‘YOUTH EMPOWERMENT’’ by Mrs. Anu Koleowo.    Time:  4.00 p.m.   You are all welcome.
17. MOTHERS’ UNION & WOMEN’S GUILD ANNUAL DUES:– Members of the Mothers’ Union & Women’s Guild are hereby reminded of the payment of their annual dues to any of the clergy wives today or within the week.
18. WIDOWS’ WELFARE FUND: Kindly donate towards the Fund established to assist the widows of this church and God would visit you and all yours.
19. LADIES & GIRLS’ GUILD INCLUDING BOYS’ PROGRAMME: Date: Today after the service.  Talk  on ‘Sex and Relationship’  by  Mrs Chinwe Osuno-Ilogu.
20. CLASSES FOR MOTHERS’ UNION ENROLMENT:- The class for 2015 Mothers’ Union Enrolment hold today, immediately after the service at the Chapel Extension.  Members should please, be punctual.
21. DONATIONS TO CHURCH MADE EASY:  To facilitate paying  our Tithes, fferings and other donations, the following have been put in place:

(a) A PAYMENT POINT has been created near the Archbishop Adetiloye Conference Room.  A cashier is available at the point on Sundays immediately after each service and on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Should you get there after the cashier had left, you should please call 08075792685 and you would be attended to.

(b)  DIRECT PAYMENT can be made by NEFT, etc into Zenith Bank Acct.  No:  1012760579 with sort code No: 057150107. Please specify the purpose such as Tithes, Harvest pledges, Mission Seed, Clergy Pension, etc. and also inform the Church’s accountant on 08075792685.

(c) Payments can also be made in the UK to Union Bank UK Plc, Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos  Account No: 01629800;IBAN – 10UBUK23579701629800.

22. NOTE THE NIGERIAN UK CHAPLAINCY:

     Please note the Nigerian Chaplaincy congregations in the UK:

      (a)  London: Church of the Transfiguration – Place of worship –  All Saints Parish Church, New Cross Road, London SE14 5D –  Nearest station New Cross Gate.  Buses 21, 53, 172 & 453.  Time of worship:12.30 – 2.00 p.m.  Chaplain’s contact:  07944470263;

12. b) Manchester: Church of Restoration – Place of worship:  Wilfrid’s Parish Church, Ford Lane, Manchester, M22 4WE.  Buses 43 & 105 towards airport and stop at Church Road.  Time of worship:  12.30 – 2.00 p.m. Contact:  Venerable Dr. Gideon Ilechukwu – 07411239576;

(c)  Milton Keynes: Church of the Holy Cross, 2 Church Hill, Two Mile Ash, Bucks MK8 8EQ.  Time of worship: 11.00 – 12.30 p.m.  Contact: Revd Dayo Adebiyi  – 07782224310.

23. 2015 ROGATION/HARVEST LAUNCH – REQUEST FOR ADVERTISEMENT IN THE SERVICE PROGRAMME: Our Rogation Service to mark the beginning of Harvest Season for this year comes up on Sunday, 10th May, 2015.  The Harvest Committee hereby solicits for advertisements in the Service Programme. The advert rates are as follows:  Outside Back Cover –  N350,000.00;  Inside Back Cover –  N250,000.00;  Inside Front Cover –  N250,000.00; Inside Full Page –  N100,000.00;  Inside Half Page –  N50,000.00 and Inside Quarter Page –  N30,000  (All in full colour).  Kindly liaise with either  Mr. C. L. Abara  or the  Admin.Manager (08023077347)  for details.
24. The Literature and Publications Committee: welcomes fresh articles, poetry, jokes, cartoons, riddles and other entries for the June 2015 edition of the magazine. Entries should be sent to the following email addresses: goodtidings@osc-tbs.org. Willing authors may send high quality photos of themselves to appear by their articles. Advertisements are also welcome.  May God bless you for your continued support. Amen.
25. COMPULSORY PRE-MARRIAGE COUNSELLING: Please note that the pre-marriage counselling  has started.  The purpose of Counselling is to prepare our children on how to establish and maintain harmony in their marriages.  The programme is intensive and will take minimum of 12 weeks.  Every potential couple should take note and avail themselves of this golden opportunity.  Parents should also note that this should be the first step in preparation for their children’s wedding. We expect all the “about to be married”  members to take note!  Clearance will not be given for wedding until the course is completed.      
26. NOTE OUR PRIESTS’ TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR PRAYERS, COUNSELLING AND INFORMATION: Vicar – Ven S. Igein Isemede –  0803-306-8525, 08075790408; – Curates – The Revd Canon Clement B.  Iwuoha – 0803-377-1356, 08075790554;  The Revd Canon I. John Nriama –  0802-332- 4770, 0807- 5790549; The Revd Canon Festus Oluwole  A. Ajayi  – 0802- 367-7896, 0807-579-0572;  The Revd Folorunso OreOluwa  Agbelusi -0803-573- 4830,08075790516; The Revd Akpoghene Okoro – 2-332-2236,        08075790681; The Rev Dr. Oluwaseun Adeyemi – 08064625305.
27. We share in the pains of our Diocesan & Mama Lagos, His Grace, The Most Revd Dr. Ephraim Adebola & Mrs. I. Oluranti Ademowo, and the entire family of the Ademowos on the home going of their mother, mother-in-law, wife and grandmother – Chief (Mrs) Caroline Abosede Ademowo on the 14th April, 2015. Aged:  85 years.  Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
28. Funeral arrangements for:

      (a)  SINCLAIR ENYI OKORO (father-in-law and father of Mr. Chuks & Mrs. Ijeoma Asala) on the 22nd of April, 2015 in Arochukwu, Abia State.

      (b)  MRS VIOLET IHEMEBIRIM OGWURU –  Saturday, 25th April, 2015 – Funeral in Days Inn & Suites, 1200 Winchester Parkway SE Smyrna, Georgia 30080, USA FROM 6.00 p.m. to 1.00 a.m.  The programme for Nigeria will be announced later

29. Banns of Marriage: We announce the Banns of Marriage between the following:

      (a)  Onyebuchi Stanley Okoli & Muna Mildred Izundu

      (b)  Chizoba Ndubisi Onyekwelu & Ebele Zelunjo Nwankwo

      (c)  Obiajulu Onyedika Okeke & Chioma Ogochukwu Ike.  Any `               impediment  should please be forwarded to the Vicar.