Notices for Sunday, January 21, 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. THE PARISH CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING:  The monthly PCC meeting will hold on Thursday, 25th January, 2018 at 5.00 p.m.  Venue: Church Hall. Members should please note & collect their documents at the  Front office.
4. SECURITY OF MEMBERS
   • a) 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.
   • b) We also appeal that we should all cooperate with and obey the security personnel because they are working for our good.
   • c) 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.
5. 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 will last for six months. We are starting by God’s grace on Saturday, February 17, 2018.  This will also impact on our finances and other expectations as well.

6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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. MOTHERS’ UNION Rededication & THANKSGIVING:  Date:  Next Sunday, 28th January, 2018 at 9.00 am Joint Service.
2. ARCHDEACONRY RETREAT for all the Women comes up on Saturday, 10th February, 2018 at St. John’s Church, Falomo at 10.00 am.
3. VISIT TO CHIEF LATINWO’S RESIDENCE to commiserate with him and the family on the demise of Chief (Mrs.) Bola Latinwo today immediately after the 8 a.m. service.
4. WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING/CONTEMPORARY ISSUE: Date: Wednesday, 24th January, 2018. Topic: “The Power of Praise” by Mrs Oyeyemi Ajayi.  Time: 4.00p.m. May you be richly blessed as you attend.
5. 2018 ANNUAL DUES: All women are reminded of the payment of Mothers’ Union & Women’s Guild annual dues. Kindly see the Vicar’s wife or any of the Curates wives for the payment.
6. WIDOWS’ WELFARE FUND: Kindly donate towards the Fund established to assist the widows of this church and God would visit you and all yours.
7. MOTHERS’ UNION HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ZONES AND CO- ORDINATORS    

    S/N     CO-ORDINATORS         ZONES

1.   Mrs. A. Ikeakor                  Lekki
2.  Mrs. Dublin Green              Victoria Island
3. Mrs Emamoke Dare             Ikeja
4. Mrs May Onumodu              Surulere, Bode Thomas
5. Mrs Chika Dike                    Femi Okunu and Its environ
6. Mrs. Josephine Agbi            Lagos Island
7. Mrs. J. Inyang                      Festac.
8. Mrs. Chinwe Agbodike        Apapa
9. Mrs. Bidemi Ogunleye         Gbagada
10. 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. REVIVAL! REVIVAL!! REVIVAL!!!: There will be a 4-day revival tagged “Power to fulfil destiny” (Jeremiah 29: 11) in the church. Guest speaker: The Ven. John Agboro.  Date:  28th – 31st January, 2018 on Sunday, 28th January, 2018 at 9 a.m. Joint Service ; 6.00 p.m. Monday 29th to Wednesday, 31st January, 2018. It promises to be a never forgotten experience. Jesus is Lord.
2. ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE: This year’s Ash Wednesday, that is, the beginning of Lent comes up on Wednesday, 14th February, 2018 at 6 p.m. Members should please note and prepare prayerfully.
3. MID-DAY PRAYERS DURING LENTEN SEASON: There will be mid-day prayers (12 noon – 1.00 p.m) from Mondays to Fridays in our church throughout the Lenten period. Please pray for the grace to be there. There will always be a clergyman to lead us.
4. 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.
5. 2018 VESTRY MEETING (Annual General Meeting): NOTICE is hereby given that the 2018 VESTRY MEETING (AGM) of our church will hold on Sunday, 25th February, 2018 after the Joint 0900Hr. Service in this church. All are encoruaged to attend. At the meeting, the Council you put in place last February will give a report of its stewardship and present the audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December, 2017. It will also afford all members the opportunity to express their minds on the management of the church’s affairs and also give suggestions for improvement.  We hereby request for:
   • (a) Reports from Ministries/Fellowships and the Committees of Council covering the activities for the year 2017, and should be submitted in soft and hard copies on or before Sunday, 11th      February, 2018, so as to enable us tidy them up early enough.
   • (b) Nominations for the following positions in Council, which will become vacant on 25th February, should reach the Admin Manager not later than Tuesday, 13th February, 2018 as follows:

(i)  The People’s Warden – one nomination per Ministry/Fellowship;

(ii)  10 Councillors – two nominations per Ministry/Fellowship;

(iii)  2 Auditors – one nomination per Ministry/Fellowship.

 Candidates to be nominated into the PCC must be:

(i)     God-fearing and a genuine child of God with adequate knowledge of our mode of operations as Anglicans.

            (ii)    a Communicant

            (iii)   Spirit-filled

            (iv.)  of good reputation in the church and society

            (v.)   available for meetings

            (vi.)  have a stable marriage

            (vii.) not be a recent convert.

6. 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.

7. The following people should please see the Vicar’s Warden for important information after the service:-
   • a) Threshold Age Ventures
   • b) Mrs. Gloria Ita Ikpeme
   • c) Mrs. Ubah Chinelo Pamela.
8. CONFIRMATION CERTIFICATES:  Candidates in the last confirmation service should please come and collect their certificates at the church office.

9.   Banns of Marriage: We announce the Banns of marriage between:                       
   •  a)   Ifunanya Lilian Ezike & Arinze Ekene Oguchi.
   • b)   Egbosionu C. Adaora & Usifo Daniel Uche
   • c)   Ifesinachi Lovina Ibeh & Awoderu Oluwafemi Ebenezer
   •  d)   Eseoghene Evelyn Ekiugbo & Oluwaseun Omotayo

              Any impediment should please be forwarded to the Vicar.

10. MEN’S CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP ANNIVERSARY THANKSGIVING & FAMILY GET-TO-GETHER:- Date: Next Sunday, 28th January, 2018 during the 9 a.m. Joint Service, and family get-to-gether at the Church Hall.
11. VACANCY: An Oil & Gas trading company in Lagos is looking for a Front desk officer/Team assistant. The person must: be a fast learner, computer literate (in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point presentations), possess excellent communication skills, a good team player and able to work effectively with minimum supervision, a female will be preferable for the role with a very decent pay. Interested candidate should please send their Cvs to esther.onwujuba@gladiuscommodities.com.
12. FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
    1. We share in the pains of:
       • i)  Chief Dipo Latinwo (husband), the children, family members, and the entire members on the sudden call to glory of Chief (Mrs.) Bola Latinwo (a former PCC member & a Lay Reader in the Diocese of             Lagos). Aged 65years. Funeral arrangement are as follows:  Thursday 8th February, 2018 – Christian wake  at  Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Time: 5 p.m.;  Friday, 9th February, 2018 – Funeral Service at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos at 11 a.m.
       • ii) Chinwe Agbodike (wife) and the children on the call to glory of their husband and father, Mr. Benneth Ikenna Agbodike. Aged: 64 years. Funeral arrangement are as follows: Friday, 26th January, 2018 Christian wake at No 16/18 Alice Tinubu street Orile-Iganmu URUAGU Hall by 10 am prompt; Service of songs at Agbodike’s compound Akaboedoji Uruagu Nnwei, Anambra State by 6pm on Monday, 5th February, 2018; Burial service by 9am on Tuesday, 6^th February at Agbodike’s Compound, Akaboedoji Uruagu Nnewi Anambra State. Outing service at St. Mary’s Cathedral Church, Uruagu, Nnewi by 6am on Sunday, 11th February, 2018.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
    4. 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. 
    5. 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.