Notices for December 13, 2015

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: –  Join us at the 7.15 a.m. service in the Chapel every day of this week.
3. THE PARISH CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING:– The PCC members will meet on Tuesday, 15th December, 2015 at 5 p.m.    Venue: Church Hall.   All members are to please note and attend promptly.
4. 2016 SCRIPTURE UNION’S DAILY GUIDE AND OTHER DEVOTIONALS/OSC HISTORY BOOK:– Please visit our Bookstand and ask from Mrs. Z. Bello for:  (a)  2016 Scripture Union’s Daily Guide, Daily Power and Daily Milk;  (b)  OSC History Book (Hard cover –  N2,00.00, Soft covers –  N1,500.00 and Abridged copies @ N250.00)
5. GUILD OF STEWARDS REDEDICATION SERVICE & ANNIVERSARY THANKSGIVING: Our Guild of Stewards Rededication Service and Anniversary Thanksgiving would hold today, during the 8 a.m. Service. The Guild of Stewards is a service arm of the Church, charged primarily with the responsibility of maintaining orderliness at church services and functions.  The Guild of Stewards spaces exist for New members. Those who want to serve the Lord through the Guild of Stewards are encouraged to do so by approaching the wardens.
6. 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 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.
7. 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 next Sunday and on every Third Sunday of the month.  Please drop the tithe as you go for communion.  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.
8. FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS & CAROLS: – This year’s Carols Service would hold next Sunday, 20th December, 2015 at 5.00 p.m.
9. PAYMENT OF ANNUAL DUES FOR YEAR 2015:- Members are reminded of the Church Annual Dues of minimum of N1,000.00 per member. Payment of this Annual Due should be made on or before the 31st December, 2015 to make you eligible to vote and be voted for during the Vestry Meeting (AGM) slated for February, 2016.  
10. INVITATION: BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP LEADERSHIP SUMMIT:-  Date:  Today,  13th December, 2015.  Time:  12noon to 5 p.m.  All the past Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen and present Executives are cordially invited.  Venue:  Barr & Mrs. Segun Ajayi’s residence.  Please keep the date free.
11. CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN: Date:  Today, 13th December, 2015.  The party will hold during the 0800 Hrs. Service ONLY.  We rejoice with all our children and their teachers, and wish them Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year in advance.
12. SUNDAY SCHOOL VACATION:– The Sunday School will have a three week break on 20th, 27th December, 2015 and 3rd January, 2016.  The Sunday School resumes on Sunday, 10th January, 2016.  Parents should please note.
13. APPEAL TO SAVE LIFE: – A young man with kidney problem urgently needs our assistance to continue his dialysis. Please give as the spirit of God lays in your heart and God will surely bless you.  Please issue your cheque or draft in favour of “Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos”
14. CLERGYWIVES CHRISTMAS GET-TO-GETHER: – The Clergy wives Christmas get-together in the Diocese of Lagos comes up on Saturday, 19th December, 2015 at Faith Plaza, Bariga. Time: 1.00 p.m.  All clergy wives should please note and attend promptly.
15. IKOYI ARCHDEACONRY WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS GET-TO-GETHER: Today, 13th December, 2015 is Ikoyi Archdeaconry Women’s Christmas get-together in the Church Hall. Time:  2.00 p.m.
16. MOTHERS’ UNION MEETING/TALK: Date: Tuesday, 15th December, 2015 – Review on Health Talk for the Year by Dr (Mrs) Emi Renner, and Review on Contemporary Issue by Mrs. Nkiru Uzodinma. Time: 4.00p.m. May you be richly blessed as you attend.  
17. WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING/TALK: Date: Wednesday, 16th December, 2015 – REVIEW OF BIBLE STUDIES for the Year by Dr (Mrs) Emi Renner. Time: 4.00p.m. May you be richly blessed as you attend.  
18. 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.

19. FOOD BANK: The Youth Ministry has started a Food Bank in the church. This service seeks to provide raw food stuffs and beverages for members who have nothing to eat. The distribution of food items to concerned parties is only done on first Sundays of any month. Kindly note that this is a covenant arrangement, only those in need should visit the place. Please, also feel free to join us to bring smile to faces that are stranded by providing for them through this medium. For more information, contact Canon Ore Agbelusi (08035734830), Dipo (08097039325) or Chukwudi (08034134582).
20. DONATIONS TO CHURCH MADE EASY:  To facilitate paying our Tithes, offerings and other donations, the following have been put in place:
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Payments can also be made in the UK to Union Bank UK Plc, Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos Account No:01629800; IBAN – 10UBUK235797016 29800.

21. 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.
22. NOTE OUR PRIESTS’ TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR PRAYERS, COUNSELLING AND INFORMATION: Vicar – Ven Julius Oyetunde Oyediran – 0803-409-3493, 0812-821-7774, 08075790434; – 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 Canon Folorunso OreOluwa Agbelusi -0803-573- 4830,0807- 5790516; The Revd Canon Akpoghene Okoro – 0802-332-2236, 08075790681; The Rev Dr. Oluwaseun Adeyemi – 0806462530521.
23. INVITATION TO 90TH BIRTHDAY OF OCHIORA EZINNE MONICA OKOYE:- The matriarch of Chief Sir. F.G.N Okoye family of Enugu Ukwu cordially invite you to the 90th Birthday Thanksgiving Service of Ochiora Ezinne Monica Okoye on 30th December, 2015 at Immanuel Ang. Church, Enugu Ukwu at 12 Noon.  Reception at Uchumulu Aku Villa, Orji Village, Enugu Ukwu.  Courtesy:  Dr (Mrs) Ify Nwakwesi, Dame Princess Uzo Karenate-Egbuson, Lady Mrs. Uche Obi & Barr. Ije Chuks-Okoye.
24. APPRECIATION FROM THE NWAGU’S FAMILY:- The Nwagu family of Ifite-Nibo hereby express deepest appreciation to the Vicar and his wife, the Curates and their wives, and members of the congregation for their support and prayers during the funeral of their mother-in-law and mother of Sir & Lady Okey Ezibe.  May God bless you all.
25. BANNS OF MARRIAGE: We announce the banns of marriage between
    1. Obiageli Lilian Atagbuzia & Chukwufumnanya Okwuokei for the Third time, and between
    2. Chibuzor Chinwuba & Chisom Amanambu  for the Second time.

Any impediment should please, be forwarded to the Vicar.