Notices for November 08, 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. . PUBLIC PRESENTATION OF OUR CHURCH’S HISTORY – APPRECIATION: On behalf of His Grace, The Most Revd Dr. E. Adebola Ademowo, The Diocesan Bishop of Lagos & Dean Emeritus,  I appreciate His Excellency, Dr. Yakubu Gowon, GCFR, Former Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces for throwing his weight behind the Presentation as the Chairman.  I also appreciate the Special Guests of Honour, General & Senator (Mrs) T. Y. Danjuma, the Chief Launcher, Mr. Oladipo Okpeseyi, SAN, the Co-Launchers; Other Special Guests of Honour – Professor Itsejuwa Sagay, SAN, Dame (Mrs) Jane O. Ejueyitchie-Oroye; Guests of Honour –  Major General Victor O. Odeka (rtd), Mrs. Ize Matebese, Chief Ziggy Azike, Mrs. Regina Ezenwa, Mr. Joe D. Oroye, Mr. Olubunmi Sowande, Mrs. Bolaji Oyeleye, Arc. Ayo Tokunbo Onajide, Sir. Amobi Nmezi, Barr. (Mrs) Folasade Adetiba, Dame Nancy Oghenekaro and Mrs. Augusta Ikeakor and  members of  the Church History Presentation Committee, Revd Canon I. John Nriama, Revd Canon O. Agbelusi, Revd Canon Akpoghene Okoro and Mrs Anne Oseni, as well as all who honoured us with your presence and support at the historic occassion.  May the Lord bless you all.  Amen.  The launch continues today.  Collect your copies today.  Please donate generously as the proceeds will go to the Lekki Church Project.  Copies are available as follows:            Hard Cover  N5,000.00;  Soft Cover  N3,000.00;   Abridged Version    N1,000.00
4. 2015 ENROLMENT INTO MOTHERS’ UNION:– We congratulate the following members of the Ikoyi Archdeaconry that would be enrolled into Mothers’ Union  today during the 1100 Hrs. Service  –  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;  Mrs. Victoria O. Osinupebi, Mrs. Oluchi Henry-Uche, Mrs. Chizoba R. Okonkwo;   Mrs. Chigozie Joel-Anele.    We congratulate them and pray that their homes would feel the special touch of Jesus Christ.
5. 2015  CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION) DIVINE COMMONWEALTH CONFERENCE (DIVCCON):  This year’s Divine Commonwealth Conference of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) holds at  Abuja from tomorrow 9th to Friday 13th November, 2015.    Please pray for a fruitful conference.
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. DIOCESAN YOUTH PRAISE NIGHT:‘The Diocesan Youth Praise Night tagged “PRAISE EXPLOSION” will take place on 13th November, 2015 at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS from 10 p.m. All our Youths are expected to be there.
9. INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING:- Members of the Investment Committee would meet on Wednesday, 11th November, 2015 at 12noon at the usual venue.  All members should endeavour to attend promptly.
10. PARISH ELDERS’ FELLOWSHIP MEETING:- The monthly meeting of Parish Elders’ Fellowship comes up on Wednesday, 11th November, 2015 at the usual time – 10 a.m. All elders of 65 years and above are welcome.
11. HARVEST COMMITTEE MEETING:– The members of Harvest Committee would meet on Wednesday, 11th November, 2015 at the Church Hall.  Time:  6.00 p.m.  Members should please, be punctual.
12. WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING: No Women’s Guild Meeting due to the Conference at Abuja.
13. 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.

14. 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).
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.

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.

17. BANNS OF MARRIAGE: We announce the banns of marriage between
    1. Adeyefa Johnson Temitope & Ogunsusi Adedolapo Victoria , for the second time.
    2. OlaOluwa Fadiran & Olatokunbo O. Kassim, for the FIRST time.

Any impediment should please, be forwarded to the Vicar.

18. We share in the pains of Mr. Raphael (People’s Warden) & Mrs. Joy Ezeudu on the Call to Glory of their mother-in-law and mother, respectively – Mrs. Catherine Akpu-Agbata (nee Nwammaneme) on 1st November, 2015.  Aged:  67 years.  Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
19. Funeral arrangement:
    1. Mrs. Eseroghene Titiloye (Nee Majoroh) – Thursdfay, 12th November, 2015 –  Christian Wake at 5.00 p.m.,  Venue:  Church Hall;  Friday, 13th November, 2015 –  Funeral Service at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos.  Time:  11 a.m.
    2. Brig. General (Dr) Simeon Eno Umoh Ekanem  –  Service of Songs on Friday, 13th November, 2015 at 3 p.m.  Venue:  Military Hospital, 18, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi – Lagos.  Laying-in-state on 21st November, 2015 in his compound, No. 1, Udo Okpo Street, Ikot Ekpene.  Time:  8.30 – 9.30 a.m.;  Funeral Service on 21st November, 2015 at Otoro Central Primary School, Ikot Idem, along Ikono Road, Ikot Ekpene LGA, Akwa Ibom State.  Time:  10.00 a.m.
    3. 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.