Notices for July 30, 2017

 GREETINGS AND FELICITATION

1. 1. All glory, honour and praises to God for His faithfulness and goodness that have hitherto preserved all of us. We welcome all our parishioners and other worshippers at this service. God will surround all of us with His presence and favour, and also steadily and with Divine speed fulfill His purposes in our lives and families in Jesus name.
   2. We welcome all our eminent guests (first timers) very specially and pray that God will orchestrate unusual testimonies in their lives and families in Jesus name. We appeal to them to fill the form given to them and to also wait briefly to see the ‘WELCOME TEAM” after this service. They are also enjoined to each take a copy of our bulletin for reference.
   3. Congratulatory felicitations to all the birthday celebrants of the week. We also congratulate all those who are having their wedding anniversaries this week.  We wish them all longevity, robust health,             sustained joy, divine peace and accomplishment in Jesus name.
2. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUE:  Please note that our annual membership due is now minimum of N2,000= for each member.  We appeal that we all register to become full members of our parish, and pay our dues promptly.
3. ECCLESIASTES 5: 4-6:  when you make a vow to God, do not delay fulfilling it; for he has no pleasure in fools.  Fulfil what you vow.  It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not fulfil it.  Do not let your mouth lead you into sin, and do not say before the messenger that it was a mistake; why should God be angry at your words, and destroy the work of your hands?
4. OUR WEEK AT A GLANCE: Kindly identify with us please. These programmes and activities are power-packed for your edification and total victory;
   1. Daily Holy Communion @ 7.15 a.m. (Mondays to Fridays)
   2. Choir Practice –  6.00 p.m.   (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
   3. Mid-Week Prayer –  6.00 p.m. “Divine Intervention” (Wednesdays)
   4. Women’s Guild Meeting/Bible Study –  4.00 p.m.  (Wednesdays)
   5. Bible Study   –  3.00 p.m. & 6.00 p.m. (Fridays)
   6. “Divine Encounter”  (Vigil)  –  10.00 p.m.  (Last Fridays)
   7. Overcomers’ Hour –  6.30 a.m. (1st Day of the month)

5. FAMILY HARVEST/THANKSGIVING:  God expects each family to appear before Him at least once a year for thanksgiving and re-dedication. As families, it is important to give thanks in appreciation of His faithfulness and goodness to us and to also rededicate and recommit all members of our families to Him for safe-keeping, provision, defence, sustenance, preservation, good health, victory and joy. Please note that all members of the Church are expected  to celebrate their annual Family Harvest. Kindly liaise with the  Admin’s Office or any of the Year 2017 Harvest Committee members for details.
6. DRESSING OF BRIDES AND OTHER MEMBERS OF  THE BRIDAL TRAIN DURING WEDDING SERVICES:        We use this medium to appeal to all parents and guardians whose children (daughters or daughters-in-law) will be getting married to teach them the dignity of decent dressing, especially during  wedding services. By decent dressing, we mean that the wedding gowns and other wedding dresses should cover  the entire body. Any indecent dressings during such occasions will be frowned at and the clergy will not take kindly to it. This is a very important notice that must be taken seriously by all our  parishioners  and other worshippers because we will not compromise the Word of God for any reason.

 

INFORMATION FROM THE CHURCH OF NIGERIA:

1. SUPPORT FOR CLERGY STIPENDS IN SELECTED DIOCESES OF THE CHURCH OF NIGERIA:  We sincerely appreciate our parishioners who have responded positively to the Primate’s passionate appeal concerning the payment of clergy in a number of our dioceses across the nation. God will continue to increase them in all good things and also on all sides. We still appeal to many others who are in positions to do so to kindly emulate them.  Please let us assist in alleviating the problems of these clergymen and their dependants.

 

IKOYI ARCHDEACONRY WOMEN’S ORGANIZATIONS

1. IKOYI ARCHDEACONRY PRAYER MEETING:  Friday, 4th August, Time: 5.00p.m; Topic: “We went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance”, Venue: Our Saviour’s Church, TBS. You are cordially invited.

 

WOMEN’S & GIRLS’ ORGANIZATIONS:

6. 2017 LAGOS PROVINCIAL WOMEN’S ANNUAL ESSAY COMPETITION FOR YOUTHS:  Theme: “No Cross, No Crown”.  Levels: Pry. 6; JSS 3. Interested candidates should get in touch with the Vicar’s wife for details.
7. MOTHERS’ UNION MEETING: Date: Tuesday, 1st August, 2017. Topic: “Family Health – Your Priority” Time: 4.00p.m. by Dr. (Mrs.) Emi Renner. May you be richly blessed as you attend.
8. WOMEN’S GUILD/PRAYER MEETING: Date: Wednesday, 2nd  August, 2017. Topic: “Stand firm in the Lord” (Philippians 4: 1).  Time:  4.00p.m. May you be richly blessed as you attend.
9. GIRLS’/LADIES GUILD CAMP: Date: 3rd- 6th AUgust, 2017 Venue: Faith Plaza. Those concerned should please note and attend.
10. THE BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP MEETING (LAGOS ZONE): Date: Saturday, 5th August, 2017 –  Topic: Health Talk: “Drug Abuse/ Health check-up” by Dr. (Mrs.) Emi Renner. Time:  8.00 a.m. May you be richly blessed as you attend.
11. MOTHERS’ UNION ENROLMENT:– Classes for 2017 Mothers’ Union Enrolment has started. Kindly liaise with Mrs. Emamoke Dare, for details.
12. WIDOWS’ WELFARE FUND: Kindly donate towards the Fund established to assist the widows of this church and God would visit you and all yours.

 

OTHER INFORMATION FROM OUR PARISH

1. YEAR 2017 HARVEST DATES: Please note our harvest dates for the year 2017:
   1. Rogation Sunday/Harvest Launch  –  May 21, 2017
   2. Women’s Harvest                        –  June 11, 2017
   3. Professionals’ Harvest                 –  July 16, 2017
   4. Children’s Harvest                       –  September 10, 2017
   5. Adults’ Harvest                            –  October 8, 2017

2. 2017 CHILDREN & YOUTH SUMMER WORKSHOP!!: Still      continues till Friday, 4th August, 2017.
3. BE CONSCIOUS OF YOUR VALUABLES: Members and visitors are      henceforth advised to be conscious  and take care of their  valuables such as bags, telephone handsets, money etc. in the church and outside the church premises because of the bad elements that mingle amongst us.
4. ILLEGAL PARKING ON GOVERNMENT ROAD: The Special Adviser to the Governor on Central Business Districts observed the illegal parking of vehicles within our environment, and advised that members should please, utilize the TBS parking lots being paid for, every Sunday.
5. DONATIONS TO CHURCH MADE EASY: To facilitate paying our  Tithes, Offerings and other donations, the following have been put in place:
   1. 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, Celebrating God’s goodness, Mission Seed, Clergy Pension, etc.
   2. Payments can also be made in the UK to Union Bank UK Plc, Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos  Account No: 016298-GBP-CCARES-OO; IBAN- m GB10UBUK 23579701629800. 
6. FOOD BANK: The Food Bank is the Project of the Youth Ministry of this Church. This enables us to cater for the needy in the Church. The Bank opens every first Sunday at the Church Hall immediately after the Youth Service. We thank all our donors and ask more people to be part of this project. Please feel free to donate cash or food items; Rice, beans, Garri, vegetable oil, beverages etc to this bank. For more information, kindly contact  Canon OreOluwa Agbelusi / Youth President, Mr Chukwudifu Onianwa or Mr  Micheal Ipadeola (Admin Manager). God bless you.
7. Banns of Marriage: We announce the Banns of Marriage between
   1. Cynthia Onyinye Okoli & Obinna Ikechukwu Onuselogu, for the third time.
   2. Pamela Green & Obinna Chinkata for the first time. Any impediment should please be forwarded to the Vicar.
8. INTERNSHIP OPENING FOR OUR SAVIOUR’S CHURCH UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES: In Estate Surveying, Marketing or Social Sciences.  Duration –  3 months. Interested candidates should  submit application and CV in Our Saviour’s Church Admin’s Office on or  before 6th August, 2017.  Kindly address to ‘The Chairman, Our Saviour’s  Church Youth Empowerment Committee’.
9. FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS OF:  Late Mr. Matthew Jacob –  Thursday, 3rd August, 2017 –  Christian wake at Our Saviour’s Church Hall at 5.00 p.m;  Friday, 4th August, 2017 – Burial  service at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos at 11.00 a.m.

 

YOUTH CORNER

1. Youth Fellowship Reloaded!:  We are back!  Join us for the Youth Fellowship programme every 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month at 3 p.m.  Bring your friends along.  Great things ahead!