MISSION: “CHANGING LIFE FOR LIFE”
The Ministry continued to be driven by the mission statement in all its activities during the period. Our focus remains to raise up sound, balanced, morally and spiritually upright youths/children aged between six(6) years old and above, irrespective of the backgrounds that made the streets attractive to them. Our children are all baptised and confirmed and we are grateful to God for having brought us thus far in the ministry.
PRESENT STATUS OF THE CHILDREN
1. Our son, Emmanuel Rufus has graduated with a degree program from the Federal College of Education, Akoka, Lagos. He has disengaged from the home and is presently working in a gym as an instructor. A better job would be appreciated.
2. Our son, Joseph Jokoola has graduated with a degree program from the Federal College of Education, Akoka, Lagos.
3. Our son, Ademola Ojelade has graduated from the Federal College of Education, Akoka, Lagos. He is currently looking for a job or any activity to keep himself busy.
4. Our son, Michael Opeyemi has presently graduated from College of Education, Ondo.
5. Our son, Segun Kolade has graduated from Landmark University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He got married during the course of the year.
6. Our son, Stephen Ayobami has presently graduated from National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and is currently working with ÈTO- Trucks Transit Parks. He got married in our church this year. His marriage has been blessed with a baby boy.
YEAR 2023 IN BRIEF
The ministry is working on the registration of the Children’s Rehabilitation Ministry of Our Saviour’s Church with the Lagos state government. We also want to carry out necessary repairs and maintenance to make the hostel conducive for our proposed new intakes and to earn the approval of LASG.
The children were also made to worship with us at the main church from time to time, especially on our meeting days(1st Sunday of the month) for regular updates on their well-being.To the glory of God, membership has continued to increase. We had eight(8) new members in the ministry within the period under review.
Our annual Anniversary/Re-dedication that comes up every third Sunday in November, was celebrated on December 3 rd , 2023. This time the ministry celebrated its 31st anniversary with our children in attendance.
To the Glory of God, we have a new chaplain in the person of Ven Folorunsho Oreoluwa Agbelusi, the Vicar of our dear church.
FINANCING
In the year under review, the ministry was fortunate to get funds from the members for different needs the ministry was faced with.
The school fees of the children and other basic needs were given top priority. We are indeed grateful to our donors, especially non-members of the ministry who have graciously continued to aid our cause.
We sincerely hope that the church will make extra effort this year to have funds available for the ministry in 2024.
OBJECTIVES FOR 2024
1. Continued mentoring, encouragement and motivation of the boys remaining in the hostel and also to secure jobs.
2. Renewed drive to take more children off the streets and re-orientate them for good.
3. The ministry is working hard to get the approval and recognition of the Ministry of Youths.
4. Renovation and replacement of dilapidated structures in the hostel will be given attention in the course of the year.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
- Princess Remi Onakoya – Chairperson- 0809 863 1101
- Mrs. Onyeka Udemezue – Vice Chairperson- 0803 321 3443
- Mrs. Ngozi Egbukole – Financial Secretary- 0701 952 3539
- Ms. Chichi Ogbonna – Welfare Secretary- 0803 675 7000
MEMBERSHIP
All members of the church, especially those that are ready to devote their time in re-orientating street children.
MEETING DAYS/VENUE
Every 1st Sunday of the month, after the 9am Service at the Chapel Extension.
APPRECIATION
Our appreciation goes to the Vicar, Ven Oreoluwa Agbelusi and Mama yard, Engr Mrs. I. Agbelusi for their support during the year under review.We are very grateful.
Some of our Parishioners have also identified with the ministry in diverse ways(cash and kind) from time to time. We thank you all.
To the Church Administrator, Mr Michael Ipadeola, the Church Accountant, Mr Emmanuel Obodowuru and the Hostel Matron, Mrs Edith Agunenye who has been a real mother and direct overseer of the children’s total well-being, we heartily appreciate you all.
Mrs. Ngozi Egbukole
Financial Secretary