Notices for Sunday, January 14, 2018

GREETINGS AND FELICITATION

1. 1. We raise our voices in praise and thanksgiving to our faithful and dependable God for counting all our members and the entire clergy family worthy to witness the beginning of Year 2018 in good health, joy, peace and felicity.  We pray that this same God will pilot the ship of our lives, parish and nation to the end of this year and beyond in Jesus name.  We are all enjoined to each take a copy of our weekly bulletin for reference.
   2. We welcome all those who are worshipping with us for the first time into our midst and pray that God will orchestrate new and unimaginable miracles in their lives and families.  We appeal that they should kindly wait briefly after the service to interact with the “WELCOME TEAM.”  They are to exit the church through the door on the lectern side of the church.
   3. We congratulate and felicitate with all those who celebrate their birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and other landmark events this week. God will continue to protect and guide them.  He will also sustain their joy and continue to be mindful of them and their desires and aspirations in Jesus name.
2. OUR WEEK AT A GLANCE:

      (a)  Daily Holy Communion @ 7.15 a.m. (Mondays-Fridays)

      (b)  Choir Practice –  6.00 p.m. on Tuesdays & Thursdays

      (c) Mid-Week Holy Communion @ 7.15 a.m on Wednesdays

      (d) Mid-Week Prayer Meeting (Divine Intervention) @ 6.00p.m. on     Wednesdays

      (e)  Women’s Guild Bible Study/Meeting @  4.00 p.m. on Wednesdays

      (f)   Bible Study @ 3.00 p.m. & 6.00 p.m. on Fridays.

      (g)  Overcomers’ Hour @ 6.30 a.m. (1st Day of every month)

      (h)  Divine Encounter  (monthly vigil) to start @  10.00 p.m.  (Last Friday)

      (i)   Bible School @ 9.00 a.m. – 11 a.m every Saturday from February 17, 2018.

      (j)   Men’s Christian Fellowship @ 10.00 a.m. on the 2nd Saturday of every month.

      All those who are concerned should please endeavour to attend punctually.

3. SECURITY OF MEMBERS
   1. Members are implored to use the car park that we paid for at the Tafawa Balewa Square directly behind our church building every Sunday. We wish to ensure adequate security during all our programmes and activities.  Security operatives will be more effective if there is free movement in the compound.
   2. We also appeal that we should all cooperate with and obey the security personnel because they are working for our good.
   3. Please all worshippers are sensitized to be vigilant during services and other activities and they should not leave their personal belongings unattended because of hoodlums that may be mingling with us.

4. OUR SPIRITUALITY: For us to have improved and guaranteed Spiritual growth this year, as mentioned earlier, we have decided to introduce Bible School which is going to be only two hours per week.  To also ensure convenience for all our members and other interested people from outside, we have put in on Saturdays at 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. in the chapel.  We are going to have a Workbook.  We appeal that we all make the sacrifice to register and attend punctually.  There will be homework and two exams and we shall receive certificate at the end of the exercise.  It will last for six months (January to June).  We are starting by God’s grace on Saturday, January 20, 2018.  This will also impact on our finances and other expectations as well.

5. MONTHLY BAPTISM: Our baptism holds every first Saturday of the month.  Please plan to key into this, as your preferred date could clash with other programmes and can lead to rejection of your date.
6. REQUEST FOR SCRIPTURE READERS FOR YEAR 2018: Members interested in reading the Old Testament at 0800, 1100 and 1800 hrs on Sundays should please put down their names in the administrative office today and within the week. Kindly indicate your name and telephone numbers, and also a specific date (if any), so as to enable us prepare the  roster. Those who would like to read to mark their birthdays are especially welcome. Note that the Epistles are usually read by the Readers.
7. 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.
8. MALACHI 1: 12A GOD SAYS: “BUT YOU DISHONOUR MY NAME BY YOUR ACTIONS” (NEW LIVING TRANSLATION): God is dishonoured when in a Church service some of us do the followings: answer/make calls, read newspapers, etc; ping with our phones or do things that negate the real worship of God. Please if you have been doing any of these, desist from such. God bless you richly as you choose to reverence His holy and awesome presence.

 

WOMEN’S & GIRLS’ ORGANIZATIONS:

1. WOMEN’S GUILD Rededication & THANKSGIVING: Date: Next Sunday, 21st  January, 2018 at  both services. For all members.
2. MOTHERS’ UNION Rededication & THANKSGIVING:  Date:  Sunday, 28th  January, 2018 at  both services.
3. WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING/HEALTH TALK: Date: Wednesday, 17th January, 2018.   Topic: “Oral Hygiene” by Mrs B. Okoro.  Time: 4.00p.m.  May you be richly blessed as you attend.

4. WIDOWS’ WELFARE FUND: Kindly donate towards the Fund established to assist the widows of this church and God would visit you and all yours.
5. MOTHERS’ UNION HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ZONES AND CO-ORDINATORS      

       CO-ORDINATORS                         ZONES

Mrs. A. Ikeakor                              Lekki

Mrs. Dublin Green                         Victoria Island

Mrs Emamoke Dare                       Ikeja

Mrs May Onumodu                        Surulere, Bode Thomas

Mrs Chika Dike                              Femi Okunu and Its environ

Mrs. Josephine Agbi                      Lagos Island

Mrs. J. Inyang                                 Festac.

Mrs. Chinwe Agbodike                    Apapa

Mrs. Bidemi Ogunleye                    Gbagada

Mrs.  A. Fadiran                              Ajah, Abraham Adesanya

Please note that the Fellowship comes up every 3rd Saturday  of the month.   Kindly contact your nearest Coordinator for further enquiries.  Thanks.

 

 

OTHER INFORMATION FROM OUR PARISH

1. SCHOLARSHIP FOR OUR SAVIOUR’S CHURCH YOUTHS for those in government owned tertiary institutions is ongoing for 2017/2018 session. Please submit applications to the Administrative Office.
2. DONATIONS TO THE 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- GBPCCARES-OO; IBAN- GB10UBUK 23579701629800.

3.   REVIVAL! REVIVAL!! REVIVAL!!!: There will be a 4-day revival tagged “Power to fulfil destiny” (Jeremiah 29: 11) in the church.  Guest speaker:  Ven. John Agboro.  Date:  28th – 31st January, 2018.  Time: 8 a.m & 11 a.m. on Sunday, 28th January, 2018; 6.00 p.m. Monday 29th to Wednesday, 31st January, 2018.  It promises to be a never forgotten experience.  Jesus is Lord.
4. CONFIRMATION CERTIFICATES:  Candidates in the last confirmation service should please come and collect their certificates at the church office.
5. Banns of Marriage: We announce the Banns of marriage between:
   1. Jackly Oghenekobaro Arigbe & Obinna Peter Ononuju.
   2. Ifunanya Lilian Ezike & Arinze Ekene Oguchi.  Any impediment should please be forwarded to the Vicar.
6. FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
   • a)   Edwin Emovon Ihama. Funeral arrangement are as follows: Thursday,15th February, 2018 – Christian Wake at Our Saviour’s  Church Hall at 5.00 pm; Friday, 16th February, 2018 – Funeral Service at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos at 11.00 am.
   • b) Mama Mary O. Orhewere (Nee Ilaboya – 24th May 1927-24th December 2017)  widow of the Late Canon A.B. Orhewere and mother of Mr & Mrs    Obazua Orhewere. Funeral arrangement are as follows: Christian wake on Friday 6th April, 2018 at Ukokoyo quarters, Eme-Ora. Funeral Service at St. Peter’s Ang. Church, Eme- Ora, Owan West L.G.A., Edo at 10.00 am.
   • c) Late Ugoeze (Lady) Vestal C. Egbukole (Mother and mother-in-law to Prince Ikenna and Princess Jennifer Egbukole respectively). Funeral arrangement are as follows: Saturday, January 20th, 2018 by 4 pm – 8.00 pm – Service of Songs at Orpington Village Hall (Alfred Brown Hall). 311 High            street, Orpington BR 6 ONN, London; Friday, January 26, 2018 by 5.00 pm           – Service of Songs at Our Saviour’s Church Hall; Friday, February 16th, 2018 at 12 noon – Burial service at All Saints Cathedral Egbu Owerri.
   • d) Late Amb. Olu Adeniji. Funeral arrangement are as follows: Monday, January 22, 2018 – Symposium at Eko Hotel & Suites V/I @ 10.00 am; Tuesday January 23, 2018 – Service of Songs at Harbour   Point, Victoria Island, Lagos @ 5.00 pm,  Wednesday January 24, 2018.
     • i) Commendation Service at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos @ 9 am (Body will be conveyed to Ijebu-Ode immediately after the service).
     • ii) Christian Wake at the family home, Ijecu-Ode.

Thursday, Jauary 25, 2018 – Farewell Service @ Ijebu Anglican Diocese Cathedral Church of Our Saviour’s, Ita-Olowajoda, Ijasi, Ijebu-Ode at 11.00 am.

Sunday, January 28, 2018 – Family Thanksgiving at Ijebu Anglican Diocese Cathedral of Our Saviour’s Ita-Olowajodo, Ijasi at 10.00 am.