Notices for Nov 01, 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 this week.
3. 3. GLEANERS’ HARVEST: Today is our Gleaners’ Harvest.  We welcome all our past Harvest Chairmen and other participants at this occasion.
4.  IMPORTANT DATES: Please book these important dates in your diary:
   1. Monday, 2nd November at 12 noon – Dedication of the Tarkwa Bay Church by His Grace.  We thank the members of this church who contributed more than N50 million towards this project.  Bus will leave Church for the Jetty at 10 a.m.
   2. Tuesday, 3rd November at 12 noon – Dedication of Holy Trinity Church, Erasco-Epe, a link church of our women which has been rebuilt with more than N30 million, the Children Rehabilitation Ministry’s Hostel at Awoyaya, and the laying of the Foundation Stone of the Lekki Phase II Church.  Bus leaves at 9.30 a.m.
   3. Friday, 6th November at 11 a.m. – Public Presentation of ‘From Colonial to Cosmopolitan:  The story of Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos (1911-2011).  Venue:  Church Hall

5. 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 will be collected today, and 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.
6. 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 are collected  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.
7. BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S BREAKFAST FELLOWSHIP: The Diocesan Business & Professional Women’s Breakfast Fellowship comes up on Saturday, 7rd November, 2015 at the Church Hall.  Time:  8.00 a.m.  You are all invited and as you come, the Lord will richly bless you.
8. 2015 ENROLMENT INTO MOTHERS’ UNION:– The following members of the congregation and from other parishes in Ikoyi Archdeaconry would be enrolled into Mothers’ Union  next Sunday, 8th November, 2015 during the 1100Hrs. Service:  Our Saviour’s Church –  Mrs. Olachi Gogo-Achonwa, Mrs Chilotem N. Achusi, Mrs. Ginikanwa N. Azuike, Mrs. Christiana C. Okoromadu, Mrs. Charity N. Onyenze, Mrs. Beatrice N. Ekeh, Mrs. Caroline O. Kuku, Mrs. Christine A. Omo, Mrs. Francisca C. Onugha, Mrs. Pamela C. Ubah, Mrs. Christiana C. Nwameme, Mrs. Nnenna Akujobi-Roberts, Mrs. Mary A. George, Mrs. Chinenye N. Chukwudile, Mrs. Obiageli U. Ezike, Mrs. Ifeoma G. Ezekwere, Mrs. Chizoba R. Okonkwo;  Church of Nativity, Parkview – Mrs. Victoria O. Osinupebi, Mrs. Oluchi Henry-Uche, Mrs. Chizoba R. Okonkwo;  St. John’s Church, Falomo –  Mrs. Chigozie Joel-Anele.    We congratulate them and pray that their homes would feel the special touch of Jesus Christ.
9. MOTHERS’ UNION MEETING/TALK: Date: Tuesday, 3rd November, 2015  Prayer meeting on ‘Don’t give up’  and Bible Study 11 on ‘Giving’ (Text:  2 Cor. 9: 6-15)  both by Joyce Binitie.  Time: 4.00p.m.  May you be richly blessed as you attend.
10. WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING/TALK: Date: Wednesday, 4th November, 2015  Prayer meeting on ‘Don’t give up’ by Mrs. Josephine John.  Time: 4.00p.m.  May you be richly blessed as you attend.
11. 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.
12. BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP MEETING: Programme – Fasting, Prayers and Testimony:  Date:  Monday, 2nd November, 2015. Time:  6-8 p.m.  Venue:  Chapel. Topic:  ‘Divine increase’. Intercessory prayers led by Mr. Daniel Omodiagbe.   Please come and you will be richly blessed.
13. 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).
14. MEMBERS’ APPEAL FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
    1. Two couples who are very active in the church need assistance to brighten up their lives and homes.  Kindly stretch your hand of love to them.  Please write cheques in the name of the church and endorse “Couples”.  God bless you abundantly.
    2. A member also seeks financial assistance for eye surgery urgently.  Kindly assist.  God bless you.

15. DONATIONS TO CHURCH MADE EASY:  To facilitate paying  our Tithes, offerings and other donations, the following have been put in place:
    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.

16. THANKSGIVINGS NEXT SUNDAY: (a) Elders’ Fellowship Anniversary Thanksgiving NEXT SUNDAY AT 8 A.M.;  (b) Mothers’ Union Enrolment and Thanksgiving  AT 11 A.M.
17. 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 Canon Folorunso OreOluwa  Agbelusi -0803-573- 4830,0807- 5790516; The Revd Canon Akpoghene Okoro – 0802-332-2236, 08075790681; The Rev Dr. Oluwaseun Adeyemi – 0806462530521.
18. 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.

19   APPRECIATION FROM:

1. The Business Fellowship Ministry of Our Saviour’s Church expresses sincere appreciation to all that participated fully during her last Market Fair/Exhibition held on Saturday, 24th October, 2015.  May God bless you all.  Should there be any suggestion on how to improve on the event, kindly send same to:  businessfellowshiposc@yahoo.com, bizfell@osc-tbs.org.
2. Prof. Adepegba Sodipo appreciate the presence of the Vicar (represented by Rev Canon Clement Iwuoha) who said the opening prayer, and other members of the congregation who graced the event at ‘THE OLDER PERSONS’ DAY” on Wednesday, 28th October, 2015 where he was humbled and honoured as ‘THE OLDER PERSON 2015/2016”.  May God bless you all.

20. INVITATION TO FAMILY FUN DAY 2015:- The  Ladies Helpers’ Union of the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina cordially invites members to their annual Family Fun Day that encompasses – Health awareness and Checks, Children games/entertainment, Display and sale of African cuisine, computer games etc. on Saturday 7th November, 2015 at Methodist Boy’s High School, Sinari Daranijo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.  The proceeds from the activities would be use to support various charities and homes for the handicapped.  (See the Notice Board for details)
21. BANNS OF MARRIAGE: We announce the banns of marriage between  Adeyefa Johnson Temitope & Ogunsusi Adedolapo Victoria , for the First time.  Any impediment should please, be forwarded to the Vicar.
22. Funeral arrangement for MRS VICTORIA ABUMCHUKWU NWAGU (mother-in-law and mother of Sir Okey & Lady Uju Ezibe)  – on Friday, 27th November, 2015  –  Funeral Service at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Ifite-Nibo.  Time:  10a.m.