Notices for August 21, 2016

    GREETINGS AND FELICITATION

1. 1. We are excited and very happy to have all our parishioners at this service.  We pray that God will pour His blessings and Spirit upon you immeasurably now and always.  He will make a way for each of you even where there seems to be no way.  You will continue to be kept under the shadow of His wings in Jesus name.
   2. We welcome all our eminent guests with overwhelming joy and profound gratitude. We appeal to them to kindly wait to see the ‘WELCOME TEAM” after the service.  They should please take the exit on the Lectern side and also fill the “First Timers’ Form” and return it to the ‘WELCOME TEAM’.  Please study our weekly Bulletin and attend our programmes and activities as enshrined therein.  God bless you richly.
   3. We congratulate all BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS of this week and felicitate with them.  God Almighty will equip and anoint them to live long in sound health, renewed strength and peace, and they will all fulfil their divine mandate in Jesus name.  Happy Birthday.  Hurray and cheers!
2. OUR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES: We are continuing with all these with renewed enthusiasm and passion after the celebration of Easter.  We appeal to all our parishioners and other worshippers to show more interest and attend punctually.  They are for our spiritual edification and total well-being.  They are as follows:
   1. Daily Holy Communion @ 7.15 a.m. from Mondays to Fridays
   2. Hour of Divine Intervention on Wednesdays @ 6.00 p.m to 7.30 p.m.
   3. Bible Study on Fridays @ 3.00 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. & 6.00 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
   4. Overcomer’s Hour –  First Day of the month @ 6.30 a.m. to 7.00 a.m.
   5. Glorious Night –  Last Fridays of the month @ 11.00 p.m. to 5.00 a.m.
   6. Workers’ Retreat –  as the Vicar deems appropriate.

3. FAMILY HARVEST: God expects each family to appear before Him at least once a year for thanksgiving and re-dedication.  As families, it is important to give thanks in appreciation of His faithfulness and goodness to us and to also rededicate and recommit all members of our families to Him for safe-keeping, provision, defence, sustenance, preservation, good health, victory and joy.  Please note that all members of the Church are expected to celebrate their annual Family Harvests.  Kindly complete the enclosed form and return to members of the Guild of Stewards or the Admin’s Office, so as to prepare the roster without much delay.
4. THE NEEDS OF OUR PARISH: We thank all our members for your continual supports, generosity and personal sacrifice.  Your labour of love will not be in vain.  We appeal to our members to pray concerning the following items which are needed by the church and as led by the Holy Spirit to assist  in donating them
   1. Altar Cross (should be the latest and with steps)
   2. Imported sets of chasubles for the use of the Priests, for the    celebration of Holy Communion.
   3. Processional Cross for the Altar Servers (imported)
   4. Toyota buses (High roof & Medium room)
   5. Copies of Hymn Books

5. INVITATION TO OUR MONTHLY EVENING OF PRAISE:- You are cordially invited to our monthly Evening of Praise holding today at 5.00 p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Adelodun Olaiya’s family are sponsoring this month’s Evening of Praise.   Kindly come and experience God’s glory in solemn renditions of Hymns, Psalms and Contemporary music. We await more sponsorship

 

WOMEN’S & GIRLS’ ORGANIZATIONS

1. MOTHERS’ UNION & WOMEN’S GUILD ANNUAL DUES:- Members of the Mothers’ Union & Women’s Guild are hereby reminded of the payment of their annual dues to any of the clergy wives today or within the week.
2. CLASSES FOR 2016 MOTHERS’ UNION ENROLMENT:- The class for 2016 Mothers’ Union Enrolment holds today, immediately after the service at the Chapel Extension. Members should please be punctual.
3. MOTHERS’ UNION HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ZONES AND CO-ORDINATORS:

      S/N   CO-ORDINATORS                 TELEPHONE NO              ZONES

1.    Mrs. A. Ikeakor                       08023109188                 Lekki
2.   Dr/ Mrs. Dublin Green          08033152275         Victoria Island
3.   Mrs Emamoke Dare               08033006337                  Ikeja
4.   Mrs May Onumodu                08033292238            Surulere, Bode Thomas
5. Mrs Chika Dike                       08037574245          Femi Okunu and Its environ
6. Mrs. Josephine Agbi            08027821001             Lagos Island
7. Mrs. J. Inyang                         08033080868                  Festac.
8. Mrs. Chinwe Agbodike        08055239493                   Apapa
9. Mrs. Bidemi Ogunleye          08033267243                   Gbagada
10. Mrs.  A. Fadiran                        08054276461         Ajah/Abraham Adesanya

Please contact the co-ordinator in your area.

4. IKOYI ARCHDEACONRY CLERGYWIVES FELLOWSHIP:- Today, August 21st 2016 at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos. Time:  3.00 p.m.  Topic:  “Keep away from sins”  (Jer. 6: 15).  Speaker:  Mrs. H. Ajoku.
5. WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING/THEALTH TALK: Date: Wednesday, 24^th August, 2016 –  Contemporary Issue on: “”Faith is more than a feeling” by  Barr (Mrs) C. Ezenwa-Mbah.   Time: 4.00p.m.  May you be richly blessed as you attend.
6. IKOYI ARCHDEACONRY LADIES & GIRLS ANNIVERSARY THANKSGIVING:- Date:Next Sunday, August 28th, 2016 at both services.
7. COLLECTION OF SACRIFICE CARDS: Please be informed that  the collection of sacrifice cards will be done at the main entrance of the church after the withdrawal hymn.  Members should please note and comply.
8. WIDOWS’ WELFARE FUND: Kindly donate towards the Fund established to assist the widows of this church and God would visit you and all yours.
9. YOUNG WIVES’ FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME: Date: Today Sunday,    21st August, 2016 immediately after the 8 a.m. service.  Topic:  “Don’t Say  I Love You, Show it”.   Speaker:  Mrs. Ifeoma Ogbunamiri  Venue: Chapel Extension.

 

OTHER INFORMATION FROM OUR PARISH

1. CONFIRMATION CLASS: Confirmation class will hold immediately after the second Service today. Confirmation Service is scheduled for Sunday, 16th October, 2016 at 9 a.m.
2. CLERGY LEAVE ROSTER (2016):- The clergy will take their well deserved rest in turns as per the times listed below:  (1)  Vicar –  July 25 – August 8 & October 17th – November 14th;  (2)  Revd Canon Clement Iwuoha –  August 16 – September 14;  (3)  Revd Canon Festus Ajayi –  August 24 – September 10;  (4)  Revd Canon OreOluwa Agbelusi –  August 1 – August 28;  (5)  Revd Canon Akpoghene Okoro –  November 1 – November 28;  (6)  Revd Canon Taiwo Awosika  –  Sept. 5 – Sept. 18; Oct. 3 – Oct. 16;  (7)  Revd Charles Ezeh –  Oct. 3 – October 30;  (8)  Revd Dr. Seun Adeyemi –  Sept. 1 – Sept. 28.
3. THE PARISH CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING:– The PCC members will meet on Thursday, 25th August, 2016 at 5 p.m.   Venue: Church Hall.   All members are to please collect their papers from the Front Office today or within the week. 
4. GLORIOUS NIGHT (VIGIL) FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST:– Our Glorious Night (Vigil) for this month would hold on Friday, 26th  July, 2016.  Theme: “Divine Intervention” (John 5: 1-9)”  Time:  10.30 p.m – 5.00 a.m. Come and you will be richly blessed.
5. 2016 CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE’S HARVEST:- Please note that 2016 Children & Young People’s’ Harvest will hold on Sunday, 11th September, 2016 during our Joint Service at 9.00 a.m. to be followed by Love Feast at TBS Cricket Pitch. Please pray for the success of the harvest.  
6. REQUEST FOR ADVERTISEMENT IN OUR 2016 CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE’S HARVEST SERVICE PROGRAMME:  The 2016  Harvest Committee  solicits for advertisements in our forthcoming Harvest Programme. The advert rates are as follows:  Outside Back Cover –  N350,000.00;  Inside Back Cover –  N250,000.00;  Inside Front Cover –  N250,000.00; Inside Full Page –  N100,000.00;  Inside Half Page –  N50,000.00 and Inside Quarter Page N30,000  (All in full colour).  Kindly liaise with either  the  Admin.Manager on 0802-307-7347 or any of the Harvest Committee members, for more information.
7. ACTIVITIES MARKING THE 2016 IKOYI ARCHDEACONRY PASTORATE ANNIVERSARY:

      Wednesday. 14th Sept – Revival at   Our Saviour’s Church  6pm

      Friday 16th Sept.      – Lecture  ,,       ,,     ,,          ,,       2pm

      Saturday.17th Sept.  – Medical Outreach in Parishes   8am – 2pm

                                           – Choral Evensong                        5pm

      Sunday, 18th Sept. – Thanksgiving Service at Our Saviour’s Church 2pm.

8. APPRECIATION FROM YOUTH COMMITTEE: The chairperson and entire membership of the Youth Committee give all the glory to God for the just concluded, and successful 2016 Children and Youth Summer Workshop Programme. We also heartily appreciate our quintessential Vicar, the PCC, the church clinic staff, security men and all church staff for their immense support. We could not have done it without contributions from our generous donors. God bless and replenish you abundantly. A big ‘ Thank you’ also to our facilitators both within and outside this congregation. We are indeed most grateful. Lastly, we appreciate our parents, who released their children for the programme. May God richly bless you all.
9. DONATIONS TO 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-GBP-CCARES-OO; IBAN – GB10UBUK23579701629800.

Thank you and God bless you as you support His work through this church.

10. BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP 2016 MARKET FAIR, EXHIBITION & BUSINESS DIRECTORY: The Business Fellowship invites members of the congregation to showcase their products/services at its 2016 Market Fair, Exhibition and Launching of Business Directory on Saturday 22nd October 2016 between 9am and 6pm at the Church Hall to mark its 17th anniversary with business talk on ‘Insight to Setting up and Growing Gas Business in Nigeria with Specific Focus on LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas).
11. EXHIBITION RATE: 8ft by 8ft two hall tables arranged at 900 with entrance & 2 chairs

(A) Stage stand – N15,000 (B) Floor stand – N10,000 (C) Gallery Stand –                N5,000

1. Outside within the fence 4ft by 4ft one round plastic table and a chair – N2,500
2. ADVERT RATES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

(a) Outside back cover N120,000,  (b) Inside front cover N100,000,

(c)           Inside full page N75,000,          (d) Inside half page N45,000,

(e)           Inside quarter page N30,000,  (f) Inside 5’’ by 4’’ N10,000,

(g)           Maximum of 200                characters without picture N2,500

PLEASE NOTE: All payments are to be made to the church account and indicated as BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP MARKET FAIR, EXHIBITION & BUSINESS

DIRECTORY, latest 3rd October, 2016.  For details, please contact Church Admin Manager or Chairperson on 08034091536, the Secretary on 08023011943 or treasurer – 08069545405. Please come and you will be richly blessed.

11. Banns of Marriage: We announce the Banns of Marriage between Olubi-neye Kehinde Ayodele & Nneoma Adannaya Ukeje.  Any impediment  should please be forwarded to the Vicar.