Notices for Sunday May 06, 2018

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. 2018 ROGATION / HARVEST LAUNCH:–  Today, we mark our Year 2018 Rogation/Harvest Season Launch and Planting. We welcome our Chief planter, Mr & Mrs Gabriel Oramasionwu, together with their supporters, other invitees, members of the congregation and pray that the Lord will continue to bless us all. Pledge Forms and Donation Envelopes for your seeds are to be completed and submit to the Guild of Stewards today or within the week. As we all sow to the Lord, may His grace and favour continue to be upon us so as to reap bountifully.
   3. 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.
   4. 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 1st Saturday of the month from 8 – 9.30am

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

      (i)   Bible School on vacation till next quarter.

      (j)   Men’s Christian Fellowship @ 10.00 a.m. on the 3rd Saturday of every month.

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

3. 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.
4. 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.

 

INFORMATION FROM THE DIOCESE:-

1. TOUCH NOT MY ANOINTED AND DO MY PROPHETS NO HARM:- Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos is known worldwide as a peaceful, Bible-believing and Bible-living Church. Therefore, we appeal to all our parishioners and other worshippers to jettison, discountenance and ignore any libelious, damaging and derogatory fliers/handbills against our Primate, Bishop and any other servants of God that may come to them in any form or shade. Please destroy such documents.
2. THE 3RD SESSION OF THE 33RD SYNOD OF THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF LAGOS: By the grace of God our Synod which will as usual be presided over by His Grace, The Most Rev’d Dr. E.A. Ademowo, OON, FNAL, will start with the Opening Service at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos, today Sunday, 6th May, 2018 to start by 4.00 p.m. The Synod meetings will hold at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos, from tomorrow Monday, 7th May, 2018 to Wednesday, 9th May, 2018, to start at 8.00a.m. daily. The Clergy Conference will take place at Faith Plaza on Thursday, 10th May, 2018, at 9.00a.m. Prayers are requested for the President of Synod, all the Guests, Clerical and Lay representatives from within and outside the Diocese. Also pray for the huge success of the Synod.

 

WOMEN’S & GIRLS’ ORGANIZATIONS:

1. WOMEN OF GRACE MEETING:  Today, Sunday, 6th May, 2018. Immdiately after the 9.00am Joint Service. Topic: “Running For God – Tabitha” Venue: Chapel Extension by Mrs. Ijeoma Chuks-Okoye.
2. WOMEN OF GRACE MEETING:     Date: Saturday, 12th May, 2018;  Time: 10.00 a.m;    Venue: Faith Plaza
3. REGISTRATION FOR 2018 MOTHERS’ UNION ENROLMENT:–      Members willing to enroll into Mothers’ Union for the year 2018 should please put down their names and telephone nos. with the Vicar’s wife (Mrs. F. Oyediran)  or with the Admin. Manager today or within the week.
4. 2018 ANNUAL DUES: All women are reminded of the payment of Mothers’ Union & Women’s Guild annual dues of N2,000= each. Kindly see the Vicar’s wife or any of the Curates wives for the payment.
5. 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. A 4-DAY POWER PACKED REVIVAL:   There will be a 4-day power packed revival in this church from Sunday 13th – Wednesday, 16th May, 2018 with the Theme:  “The  All Sufficient God” (Text: Gen. 17).  Sunday 13th will be at 8 a.m and 11 a.m. services, while Monday 14th  to Wednesday 16th May, 2018, the service starts at 5.00 p.m. each day.  Come To Jesus – Our Saviour, Healer, Deliverer and Restorer.
2. INAUGURATION OF THE SUB-COMMITTEES OF THE PARISH CHURCH COUNCIL FOR YEAR 2018/2019: The inauguration and swearing-in of the Committees  of Council for the year 2018/2019 will hold next Sunday, 13th May, 2018 during the 8.00 a.m. service.  We appeal that all the members as listed below be present punctually for the ceremony.

CONSTITUTION OF COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL:

  CENTENARY PROJECTS COMMITTEE:

1. Arc. Femi Majekodunmi –           Chairman
2. Mr. Varkey Verghese –           Vice Chairman
3. Architect Charles Majoroh –           member
4. Chief Bayo Sarumi –                 “
5. Architect Abimbola Ajayi –                 “
6. Architect Goke Osibodu –                 “
7. Prince Ikenna Egbukole –                 “
8. Mr Omatseyin Ayida –                 “

LITERATURE & PUBLICATION COMMITTEE:

1. Dame Jane Ejueyitchie-Oroye –           Chairman
2. Mr. Azuka Onwuka –           Vice Chairman
3. Miss Folake Adeboyejo –           member
4. Mrs. Anne Oseni –                 “
5. Dame Nancy Oghenekaro –                 “
6. Victoria Nmadu –                 “
7. Mr. Lanre Adesuyi –                 “
8. Mr. Ibukun Ajayi –                 “
9. Mrs Uzoamaka Okorie –                 “

PARISH EVANGELICAL COMMITTEE:

1. Revd Charles Ezeh      –           Chairman
2. Mr. Dan Usiade            –           Vice – Chairman
3. Mr. Yinka Ogunleye      –           Secretary
4. Ven. OreOluwa Agbelusi                     –           member
5. Revd Canon Akpoghene Okoro                         “
6. Mrs. Victoria Majekodunmi                                 “
7. Mrs. Ogochukwu Okeke                                     “
8. Hon. Justice (Mrs.) A. Oyebanji                          “
9. Mrs. Magdalene Adegoke                                  “
10. Mr. Chukwudifu Onianwa                                   “
11. Mr. Segun B. Ajayi                                             “
12. Mrs. Tomi Majekodunmi                                     “

 TECHNICAL & MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE:

• People’s Warden                –           Chairman
• Vicar’s warden                   –             Vice
• Arc. Femi Majekodunmi     –            member
• Arc. Charles Majoroh        –               “
• Engr. Obidi Ezenwa           –               “
• Mr. Dan Usiade                 –               “
• Mrs. Stella Kragha            –               “
• Mrs. Christy Egere           –               “
• Mrs. Nneka Chris-Asoluka –              “
• Mr. Vincent Agu –                              “

YOUTH COMMITTEE:

Chairman                                  –           Chief (Mrs.) Kemi Sarumi

Vice – Chairman                        –           Dame Nancy Oghenekaro

Secretary                                  –           Mrs. Diepriye Osibodu

Members:                                 –           Mrs. Helen Nmadu

Mrs. Nike Aroloye

Miss Sandra Mbanaso

Chairmen & Secretaries of:Youth Fellowship

Sunday School Ministry

Boys’ / Girls’ Brigade

Youth Church-

Chaplains of  Youth, Children and Boys & Girls’  Brigade

 

HARVEST COMMITTEE:

Chairman & Wife-                      Sir Olu & Lady Adejoke Okeowo

Secretary          –                       Mr. Yinka Ogunleye

Members:         –                       Dr. (Mrs.) Furo Weli

Mr. Ben Ikeakor

Mr. John Momoh

Dr. Geoffrey C. Ohen Jnr.

Chief Bayo Sarumi

Justice (Mrs.) Adedayo Oyebanji

Mrs. Funke Adesuyi

Sir Stanley Amuchie

Arc. Charles Majoroh

Vicar’s Representative   –           Ven. Dr. Festus Ajayi

Administrative Manager –           Mr. Michael Ipadeola

 

FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE:-

Chairman          –                       Major Gen. Victor Odeka (rtd)

Vice-Chairman   –                       Mr. Abimbola Olashore

People’s Warden-                      Mr. Raphael Ezeudu

Vicar’s Warden –                       Bldr. Felix Fadamiro

Vicar’s Rep.      –                       Ven. Dr. Festus Ajayi

Secretary          –                       Mr.  Emmanuel Obodowuru

Members          –                       Mrs. Aramide Abayomi-Dosumu

Mrs. Olabisi Serrano

Consultant:       –                       Sir/ Dr.  Ike Nwokolo, OFR

 

INVESTMENT COMMITTEE:

Chairman                      –                       Mr. G.J. Amadi

Vice-Chairman               –                       Sir Ziggy Azike

Secretary                      –                       Mr. Ubani Ndu

Members:                                 Mr. Raphael Ezeudu

Bldr. Felix Fadamiro,  Arc. Ayo Onajide

Sir Joe Best Okoye,  Barr. Segun B. Ajayi

Engr. S.O. Okin,   Mrs. Tope Orhewere

Mr. Ben Ikeakor,   Mr. Rotimi Akinde

Consultant                                            Revd S.B. Olayemi

 

CHURCH HALL COMMITTEE:

Chairman                      –                       Mr. C. L. Abara

Secretary                      –                       Mr. Michael Ipadeola

Members:                    Lady Nkoli Moka,  Mr. Raphael Ezeudu,

Bldr. Felix Fadamiro, Mr. Chike Sibeudu

Mrs. Folasade Adetiba

 

OSC-YOUTH ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT COMMITTEE:

Chairman                      –                       Dr. Adetunji Oyebanji

Vice-Chairman               –                       Dr. Evelyn Urhobo

Secretary          –                       Barr. (Mrs.) Uloma Ubani-Ndu

Vicar’s Rep.                              Revd Canon Akpoghene Okoro,

Mr. Stanley Amuchie

Mr. Adelodun Olaiya, Mr. Okey Arinze

Mr. A. Agada, Mrs. Bunmi Fadamiro

Miss Sandra Mbanaso, Prince Bimbo Olashore

Mr. Varkey Verghese, Mr. Michael Onwubuya

Mr. Akin Akinfemiwa,  Sir Ben Wilcox

Dr. (Mrs.) Ije  Jidenma, Mrs. ‘Seyi Afolabi

Dr. Emmanuel Egbogah, Dr. Chris Asoluka

Engr. (Mrs.) Favour Okafor, Mr. Wale Ogunjimi

Mr. Dipo Fadamiro.

 

CHURCH SECURITY COMMITTEE:

Chairman                                  –                       Senator Bamgbetan Baju

Vice-Chairman               –                       Col. Michael Onwujuba (rtd)

Secretary                                  –                       Mr. Wale Ogunjimi

Members:         Mr. Raphael Ezeudu,   CP Charles Odubela (rtd)

Col. D.J. Binitie (rtd),   CP Johnson Nwoye (rtd)

Dame Princess Karenate-Egbuson, Mr. Gbolahan Hotonu,

Mr. Michael Onwubuya

 

CHURCH ASSETS COMMITTEE:

Chairman                      –           Arc. Charles Majoroh

Vicar’s Rep.                  –           Revd. Canon Akpoghene Okoro

Secretary                      –           Barr. K.S. Olutekunbi

Members:                                  Barr. Olusegun B. Ajayi, Barr. Uloma Ubani-Ndu,

Mrs. Folasade Adetiba

Consultant                    –           Prof. Itse E. Sagay

 

EDUCATION COMMITTEE:                      

Chairman          –           Mrs. Regina Ezenwa.

Vice-Chairman   –           Dr. G.C. Ohen Jnr

Secretary          –           Mr. Chukwudifu Onianwa

Members:                      Ven  OreOluwa Agbelusi,  Mrs Chinwe Osuno

Dame Jane Ejueyitchie-Oroye, Chief (Mrs.) Veronica Onyekwere

Dr. (Mrs.) Emi Renner,  Mrs. Ngozi Mbelu

Mrs. M.K. Jibowu,  Dr. (Mrs.) Ije Jidenma,

Mr. Dipo Fadamiro

3. OVERCOMERS’ HOUR:-  Our Overcomers’ Hour has now been changed from 1st Day of every month to the 1st Saturday of the month from 8 – 9.30am  (so as create time for weddings and other services) with lots of prayers, deliverance, anointing etc.
4. MONTHLY THANKSGIVING OF THE CHURCH:- All members should please note that we shall be having monthly thanksgiving on the last Sunday of every month to appreciate God’s mercy and blessings upon us.
5. OUR 2018 HARVESTS’ DATES:
   • Harvest Launch / Rogation Sunday           – 6th May, 2018
   • Women’s Harvest                                          – 10th June, 2018
   • Professionals’ Harvest                                  – 15th July, 2018
   • Children & Young People’s Harvest          – 9th September, 2018
   • Adults’ Harvest                                              – 14th October, 2018
   • Gleaner’s Harvest
6. THE ELDERS FELLOWSHIP OF OUR SAVIOUR’S CHURCH, TBS, LAGOS: The monthly meeting of the Elders Fellowship of Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos which should take place on Wednesday, 9th May, 2018 will no longer hold because of the Synod. The meeting has therefore been moved to Wednesday, 16th May, 2018. It will take place at the usual venue, the Chapel Extension, at 10.00 am prompt. All elders in the church of 65 years and above are cordially invited.
7. SEMINARY – ST. ANNE’S SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (SSASOGA): holds its general meeting on Sunday, 13th of May, 2018. This new date is to increase the time available to prepare for the Re-union of all Old Girls scheduled for August 11, 2018 at Ibadan, among other activities.  Venue: Board Room, Faculty of Science, University of Lagos.  Time: 2.00pm prompt. All Old Girls are requested to endeavour to endeavour to attend, also to inform all others within their reach.
8. ADMISSION FORM INTO JS ONE BABINGTON MACAULAY JUNIOR SEMINARY:       The admission form into the above-named Junior Seminary is now on sale in this church at the Admin’s Office. Payment of N10,000.00 (Ten thousand Naira Only) should be made into Zenith Bank Plc: Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary Account No: 1012883577. The teller would be used to obtain         the form. Kindly liaise with the Admin. Manager for details. The closing date for the submission of forms is 31st May, 2018 while the Examination date will be the 2nd of June, 2018.
9. ADMISSION INTO ARCHBISHOP ABIODUN ADETILOYECOMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE (AAACC), IGBOYE: The supplementary examinations for the above-named co-educational (boys & girls) and boarding shall hold on Saturdays 2nd June and 7th July, 2018.  at the following centres:
   • Archbishop Abiodun Adetiloye Comprehensive College, Igboye;
   • Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos, 3. St. Michael’s Church, Epe.

The forms are now available for collection in the Admin’s Office at the rate of N3,000.00 per form. Duly completed forms should also be submitted here as well. For further enquiries, please contact: 07056265083, 08086043929, 08133753863, 08054109976, 09077481836.

10. DONATIONS TO THE CHURCH MADE EASY: To facilitate paying  our Tithes, Offerings and other donations, the following have been put in  place:
    • (a) 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.
    • (b) Payments can also be made in the UK to Union Bank UK Plc,Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos Account No: 016298- BPCCARES-OO; IBAN-GB10UBUK 23579701629800.

11. 2018 ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT: The Business Fellowship cordially invites aspiring entrepreneurs to its’ 2nd  Entrepreneurship Development 2018 starting from Mon 14th May, 2018. Time: 6 – 8 pm, Venue: Chapel, Theme: Forex Training and Crypto currency. Mon. 14th: Introduction: Mon. 21st: Expert class 1, Mon. 28th: Expert class II, Mon. 4th June: Expert class III. It’s a free class. No registration is required. Facilitator: Mr. Dipo Fadamiro  Come and let’s chase poverty way from brethren. Fellowship with us every first Monday (apart from public holidays).
12. APPRECIATION FROM
    1. THE NEW ARCHDEACONS – THE FAMILIES OF VEN DR FESTUS OLUWOLE AJAYI AND VEN FOLORUNSO OREOLUWA AGBELUSI express sincere appreciation to the entire church for being part of their joy at the recently conducted collation service. God will continue to increase our joy and grant us reasons to celebrate in Jesus name.
    2. THE FAMILIES OF IWUOHA & OKOYE express sincere appreciation to our Diocesan Bishop and Dean Emeritus of our national church, The Most  Revd Dr. Ephraim Adebola Adenowo, OON , Mama Lagos, Mrs Oluranti Ademowo, our Vicar, The Ven Oyetunde & Mrs Fadeke Oyediran, all the Curates and their  wives, other clergymen and their wives, the Choir of Our Saviour’s, Church Guild of Stewards, Praise Band, and members of the congregation, for your support through prayers, presence and generous gifts towards the huge success  recorded during the solemnization of holy matrimony of our children Mr. Arinzechukwu & Mrs. Oluchi Okoye recently, our prayer is that God will continue  to uphold you and your entire household. Things of joy will never depart from us in Jesus name.
13. *SAVE A LIFE* HELP A MEMBER OF OUR CHURCH WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE who needs 3 regular renal dyalisis at an estimated cost of N400,000.00 per month. Send your donation (cash/ cheques) in favour        of  Our  Saviour’s Church and indicate on the envelope or back of the cheque “For a member with Kidney Disease”.
14. Banns of Marriage: We announce the Banns of marriage between: Igbo Ifeanyi Emmanuel & Nwachukwu Chioma Lisa. Any impediment should please be forwarded to the Vicar.

15. FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: 
    • i) We share in the pains of Mr. Amara Akwiwu and the entire Akwiwu family on the sudden call to glory of their wife and mother –  Ekeoma Akwiwu who died on 29th March, 2018.  Service of Songs on May 11, 2018 at the Chapel Extension of Our Saviour’s Church T.B.S, Lagos. Time: 5.00 pm.
    • ii) Mr & Mrs. Chris Omoru and his entire family on the call to glory of their father, Amos A. Omoru. Aged: 92 years. Funeral arrangement are as follows: Thursday, 10th May, 2018 – Service of Songs at Evang. Amos A. Omoru’s Family compound, Igbuku-Orogun, Ughelli North L.G. Area of Delta State at 4.00 p.m; Friday, 11th May, 2018 – Funeral Service at St. Stephen Anglican Church, Igbuku-Orogun, Ughelli North LGA, Delta State at 10.00 a.m. Reception at ER from 1 p.m.; In-laws visit on Saturday, 12th May at 2.00 p.m. Venue: ER Highlife Event Centre; Sunday, 13th May, 2018 – Outing Service at St. Stephen Ang. Church at 10.00 a.m.
    • iii) The Adegoroyes family on the call to glory of Ambassador Victor A. Adegoroye: Funeral arrangement – Thursday, 17th May, 2018: Christian Wake at Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos at 5.00 p.m.; Friday, 18th May, 2018 – Burial service at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos. Time: 10.00 a.m. prompt.