Guild Of Stewards

Introduction

The Guild of Stewards (often called the Guild) is a service arm of the Church charged primarily with the responsibility of maintaining orderliness at church services and functions. Guild members are the first point of contact with the parishioners and visitors during services and church functions.

Membership of the Guild is open to any willing, registered and financially up-to-date   member (male or female), baptized and confirmed (communicant) of the Church who is above 18 years and does not belong to any secret cult or secret society.

Structure & Numerical Strength

We have a current numerical strength of over 100 members (including “Distant Members” – those currently outside the country), that cuts across all strata of the congregation.  Currently, the Guild operates in two groups. Each group is headed by a group leader (coordinator) with assistants. The Chairman (the People’s Warden), assisted by the Vice Chairman and the Vicar’s Warden superintends over the activities of the Guild of Stewards.

Activities for the period 2023

The activities of the Guild during the period under review include the following.

The following persons were appointed to supervise the two groups.

Coordinator, Group A: Bro. Raphael Ezeudu
Coordinator, Group B: Sis. Idehen Blessing
Deputy Coordinator, Group A: Sis. Ajayi Charity
Deputy Coordinator, Group B: Sis. Tobi Saka Cole
Assistant Coordinator, Group A: Sis. Oyin Osibodu
Assistant Coordinator, Group B:              Bro. Ogemdi Anazodo

  • Review and Printing of the Amended Constitution

The Guild undertook a comprehensive review of its constitution. The amended           constitution that took effect from October 2023.

  • Training

The Guild introduced training as part of agenda at its monthly meetings. This is intended to keep members abreast with the demands of the tasks during services.

  •  Church & social activities

During the year under review the Guild of Stewards served at every Sunday service with the two groups serving in alternate Sundays under the supervision of the Group Coordinator and the assistants. Duty roster was introduced to inform members of their task prior to the Sunday service date.

 

The two groups served together at special church functions, such as harvest, confirmation, birthdays, weddings, Christmas, new-year, and funeral services. The Guild also participated in all Diocesan and Archdeaconry programmes, including Synod services.

In addition, The Guild participated in these activities of its members:

Funerals

  • Funeral of the mother of Sis. Princess Karenete Egbuson- Dame Monica Chiebonam FGN Okoye (Ochiora) on January 27th, 2023.
  • Funeral of the late mother to Bro Jerry Shielu on September 5th, 2023.

Memorial Service

  • One-year memorial outing service of Bro. Chetam Achusi’s Mother on June 4th, 2023

Weddings

  • Osita and Angela Madueme blessing of marriage and 50th birthday thanksgiving of his wife Mrs Angela Madueme on August 23rd, 2023.

Chieftaincy

  • Bro Adetunji Oyebanji instalment as (Otunba) Olufi of Gbongan Land at the conference hall, Okufi Palace Oke Offa, Gbongan on 24th November 2023.
Birthday’s and special Anniversaries
  • We served at the 60th Birthday of our former vicar, now Bishop of Lagos – Rt Rev Ifedola Senasu Okupevi on January 17th, 2023.
  • The 70th Birthday of Sis. Stella Agu on February 11th, 2023.
  • The 72nd Birthday of Dr. Mrs Abimbola Sowande and 75th birthday of Chief Olubunmi Sowande and his retirement from active service on March 5th, 2023.
  • Mathias Jacob and family, 40 years thanksgiving for staying in Nigeria as foreigners on December 3rd, 2023
  • The 60th Birthday Thanksgiving of Honourable Justice Adedayo Abisola Oyebanji on December 14th, 2023
  • The thanksgiving to mark 60th birthday and retirement from public service by the Peoples warden Engr Chuma Ngini on 1st October 2023.
  • The 70th Birthday of Bro. Chike Sibeudu on 26th December 2023.
Death
  • The Guild lost her one-time Vice Chairman and former vicar’s warden- Builder Felix Fadamiro whose funeral will be on Friday 9th February 2024.
 Appreciation

We thank all members of the congregation who continue to co-operate and show     understanding in the discharge of our duties.

We also wish to enjoin the Vicar to remind the parishioners to ensure that MOBILE PHONES (IF THEY MUST BE BROUGHT INTO THE CHURCH) ARE SWITCHED OFF BEFORE ENTERING THE CHURCH.  Parishioners should equally be advised to obey the Covid-19 safety protocols, take good care of their handbags, particularly, while going for thanksgiving and Holy Communion.

We further request the Vicar to appeal to parents and guardians to ensure that their children and wards are sent to the Sunday School during church services because they will benefit more there. Nursing mothers are to be reminded to go to the gallery as soon as they enter the church.

Finally, we invite all willing parishioners to join us in the service of the Lord and enjoy the fellowship and be blessed like us.

Bro. Anazodo Ogemdi
Secretary

Bro. Chuma Ngini
Chairman