Notices for Sunday, May 13, 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. 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 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:-

APPRECIATION FROM HIS GRACE: We thank God and rejoice with our Diocesan and Dean Emeritus of our national church, His Grace, The Most Rev’d Dr. E.A. Ademowo, oon and Mama Oluranti Ademowo and the entire diocese on the huge success of the just concluded 3rd session of our 33rd Synod. We pray for greater laurels and successful implementations of the decisions and resolutions by the successor Bishop, The Rt. Revd Dr. Humphrey Olumakaiye and the wife, Prof (Mrs) Motunrayo Olumakaiye.

 

WOMEN’S & GIRLS’ ORGANIZATIONS:

1. VISIT BY OUR WOMEN:  Next Sunday, 20th May, 2018, our women would visit members of this congregation that are bereaved, sick etc.  immediately after the 8 a.m. service.  All women should please note and attend.
2. WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING/HEALTH TALK: Date: Wednesday, 16th May, 2018. Topic: “Autism: causes, treatment coping mechanisms” Time:  4.00 p.m. by Dr. Ebaje Ayo Renner. Please come and you will be richly blessed.
3. YOUNG WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP: Date: Today, 13th May, 2018. Topic: “Uncovering your Mask” (John 4: 11-12, 16-19). Immediately after the 8.00 am. service.  Venue:  Chapel Extension.  Those concerned should please note.
4. PARISH CHARITY DAY:– The Charity Day for the needy within our environment comes up very soon.  We appeal for donations in cash and kind.  Items needed include:  Food            stuff (Rice, beans, yam, noodles, vegetable oil, provisions etc);  new and fairly used        clothings, kitchen utensils etc.  These items should be deposited with the Vicar’s wife,        any of the Curates’ wives or at the Church Administrative Office.  May God bless you as        you do so. Amen.  
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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:   starts today 13th May and continue tomorrow Monday 14th to Wednesday, 16th May, 2018 at 5.30 p.m. each day.  Theme:  “The  All Sufficient God” (Text: Gen. 17).   Come To Jesus – Our Saviour, Healer, Deliverer and Restorer.
2. INAUGURATION OF THE SUB-COMMITTEES OF THE PARISH CHURCH COUNCIL FOR YEAR 2018/2019: Today is the inauguration and swearing-in of the Committees of Council for the year 2018/2019 during the 8 a.m. service. Members whose names appear on the list should please wait.

 

CENTENARY PROJECTS COMMITTEE:

Arc. Femi Majekodunmi             –                       Chairman

Mr. Varkey Verghese                 –                       Vice Chairman

Architect Charles Majoroh          –                       member

Chief Bayo Sarumi                    –                             “

Architect Abimbola Ajayi                        –                             “

Architect Goke Osibodu            –                             “

Prince Ikenna Egbukole             –                             “

Surv. Bode Adediji                    –                             “

Mr Omatseyin Ayida                  –                             “

 

LITERATURE & PUBLICATION COMMITTEE:

Dame Jane Ejueyitchie-Oroye    –                       Chairman

Mr. Azuka Onwuka                     –                       Vice Chairman

Miss Folake Adeboyejo –                                   member

Mrs. Anne Oseni                        –                           “

Dame Nancy Oghenekaro          –                            “

Miss Victoria Nmadu     –

Mr. Lanre Adesuyi                     –                           “

Mr. Ibukun Ajayi            –                                       “

Mrs Uzoamaka Okorie   –

Mr. Chukwudifu Onianwa                                          “

Ven. OreOluwa Agbelusi            –

 

PARISH EVANGELICAL COMMITTEE:

Revd Charles Ezeh                    –         Chairman

Mr. Dan Usiade                         –           Vice – Chairman

Mr. Yinka Ogunleye                   –           Secretary

Ven. OreOluwa Agbelusi            –           member

Revd Canon Akpoghene Okoro              “

Mrs. Victoria Majekodunmi                     “

Mrs. Ogochukwu Okeke                         “

Hon. Justice (Mrs.) A. Oyebanji              “

Mrs. Magdalene Adegoke                     “

Mr. Chukwudifu Onianwa                        “

Mr. Segun B. Ajayi                                “

Mrs. Tomi Majekodunmi                         “

 

TECHNICAL & MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE:

People’s Warden                       –           Chairman

Vicar’s warden                                       Vice-Chairman

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:

Chief (Mrs.) Kemi Sarumi           –           Chairman

Dame Nancy Oghenekaro          –           Vice – Chairman

Mrs. Diepriye Osibodu               –           Secretary

Mrs. Helen Nmadu                     –           Members:

Ven  OreOluwa Agbelusi            –                “

Mrs. Nike Aroloye                                       “

Miss Sandra Mbanaso                                “

Chairmen & Secretaries of: Youth Fellowship

Sunday School Ministry

Boys’ / Girls’ Brigade

Youth Church

 

HARVEST COMMITTEE:

Sir Olu & Lady Adejoke Okeowo            –           Chairman & Wife

Mr. Yinka Ogunleye                   –           Secretary

Dr. (Mrs.) Furo Weli                   –           Member

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

Ven. Dr. Festus Ajayi                 –           Vicar’s Representative

Mr. Michael Ipadeola                 –           Administrative Manager

 

FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE:-

Major Gen. Victor Odeka (rtd)                Chairman

Mr. Abimbola Olashore                          Vice-Chairman

Mr. Raphael Ezeudu                              People’s Warden

Bldr. Felix Fadamiro                              Vicar’s Warden

Ven. Dr. Festus Ajayi                             Vicar’s Rep.

Mr.  Emmanuel Obodowuru                    Secretary

Mrs. Aramide Abayomi-Dosumu             Member

Mrs. Olabisi Serrano                                    “

Sir/ Dr.  Ike Nwokolo, OFR                     Consultant:

 

INVESTMENT COMMITTEE:

Mr. G.J. Amadi                                      Chairman

Sir Ziggy Azike                                      Vice-Chairman

Mr. Ubani Ndu                                       Secretary

Mr. Raphael Ezeudu                              Members:

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

The Revd S.B. Olayemi                          Consultant

 

CHURCH HALL COMMITTEE:

Mr. C. L. Abara                                      Chairman

Mr. Michael Ipadeola                             Secretary

Lady Nkoli Moka,                                  Members:

Mr. Raphael Ezeudu, Bldr. Felix Fadamiro,

Mr. Chike Sibeudu, Mrs. Folasade Adetiba

 

OSC-YOUTH ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT COMMITTEE:

Dr. Adetunji Oyebanji                             Chairman

Dr. Evelyn Urhobo                                 Vice-Chairman

Barr. (Mrs.) Uloma Ubani-Ndu                 Secretary

Revd Canon Akpoghene Okoro,             Vicar’s Rep.

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:

Senator Bamgbetan Baju                                   Chairman

Col. Charles Onwujuba (rtd)                                Vice-Chairman

Mr. Wale Ogunjimi                                             Secretary

Mr. Raphael Ezeudu,                                         Members:

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:

Arc. Charles Majoroh                                         Chairman

Revd. Canon Akpoghene Okoro                         Vicar’s Rep.

Barr. K.S. Olutekunbi                                         Secretary

Barr. Olusegun B. Ajayi                                      Members                                  Barr. Uloma Ubani-Ndu,   Mrs. Folasade Adetiba

Prof. Itse E. Sagay                                            Consultant

 

EDUCATION COMMITTEE:                      

Mrs. Regina Ezenwa.                                         Chairman

Dr. G.C. Ohen Jnr                                              Vice-Chairman

Mr. Chukwudifu Onianwa                                    Secretary

Ven  OreOluwa Agbelusi                                    Members:

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. APPRECIATION – 2018 ROGATION/HARVEST SEASON LAUNCH: The Vicar, PCC and the entire church appreciate and thank those who contributed in one way or the other in making our Harvest Launch last Sunday a success, especially the Chief Launcher and their supporters, the Harvest Committee Chairman with his members, and the entire congregation. May God bless us all!
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. OUR 2018 HARVESTS’ DATES:
   1. Rogation/Harvest Launch                            –   6th May, 2018
   2. Women’s Harvest                                          – 10th June, 2018
   3. Professionals’ Harvest                                  – 15th July, 2018
   4. Children & Young People’s Harvest          – 9th September, 2018
   5. Adults’ Harvest                                              – 14th October, 2018
   6. Gleaner’s Harvest
7. THE ELDERS FELLOWSHIP OF OUR SAVIOUR’S CHURCH, TBS, LAGOS: The monthly meeting of the Elders Fellowship of Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos will take place on Wednesday, 16th May, 2018 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.
8. SEMINARY – ST. ANNE’S SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (SSASOGA): holds its general meeting today Sunday, 13th of May, 2018. The           meeting 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 attend.
9. A 2-WEEK SEMINAR FOR OUR BIBLE SCHOOL STUDENTS: A 2-week seminary is being organized for the first set of our Bible School students on Saturday 19th May and Saturday, 26th May, 2018.  Time:  9.00 a.m. – 11.00         a.m.  All the accredited first set should please note and attend.
10. 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.
11. 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,
    • 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.

12. HOSPITAL VISITING MINISTRY / CHURCH CLINIC MEETING: Date: Today, 13th May, 2018 immediately after the 8.00am service. Venue:              Church Clinic. All members and intending ones should please attend punctually.
13. 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- BPCCARES-OO; IBAN-GB10UBUK 23579701629800.

14. 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).
15. *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”.
16. Banns of Marriage: We announce the Banns of marriage between: Igbo Ifeanyi Emmanuel & Nwachukwu Chioma Lisa for the second time.   Any impediment should please be forwarded to the Vicar.
17. FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: We share in the pains of :
    1. 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.
    2. Owelle Gilbert Chikelu, the children, in-laws, grand-children and the church of God, with total submission to the will of Almighty God, the call to glory of their wife, mother and grandmother, Mrs Irene Nkechi Chikelu on Friday, 11th May, 2018. Aged: 84 years.  Funeral announcement to be made later.
    3. Mr. Amara Akwiwu and the entire Akwiwu family on the sudden call to glory of their wife and mother –  Mrs.   Ekeoma Akwiwu who died on 29th March, 2018.  Other Burial ceremonies: Thursday, 24th May, 2018  Christian wake at  Amara Akwiwu compound, Abba, Nwangele LGA, Imo State,  Time: 5 p.m.;   Friday, 25th May,2018 – burial service at St. Stephen’s Ang. Church, Abba at 11 a.m.