Notices for August 27, 2017

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 our eminent guests (first timers) very specially and pray that God will orchestrate unusual testimonies in their lives and families in Jesus name. We appeal to them to fill the form given to them and to also wait briefly to see the ‘WELCOME TEAM” after this service. They are also enjoined to each take a copy of our bulletin for reference.
   3. Congratulatory felicitations to all the birthday celebrants of the week. We also congratulate all those who are having their wedding anniversaries this week. We wish them all longevity, robust health, sustained joy, divine peace and accomplishment in Jesus name.
2. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUE:  Please note that our annual membership due is now minimum of N2,000= for each member. We appeal that we all register to become full members of our parish, and pay our dues promptly.
3. ECCLESIASTES 5: 4-6: when you make a vow to God, do not delay fulfilling it; for he has no  pleasure in fools.  Fulfil what you vow.  It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not fulfil it.  Do not let your mouth lead you into sin, and do not say before the messenger that it was a mistake; why should God be angry at your words, and destroy the work of your hands?
4. OUR WEEK AT A GLANCE: Kindly identify with us please. These programmes and activities are power-packed for your edification and total victory;
   1. Daily Holy Communion @ 7.15 a.m. (Mondays to Fridays)
   2. Choir Practice –  6.00 p.m.   (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
   3. Mid-Week Holy Communion @ 7.15 a.m (Wednesdays)
   4. Mid-Week Prayer –  6.00 p.m. “Divine Intervention” (Wednesdays)
   5. Women’s Guild Meeting/Bible Study –  4.00 p.m.  (Wednesdays)
   6. Bible Study   –  3.00 p.m. & 6.00 p.m. (Fridays)
   7. “Divine Encounter”  (Vigil)  –  10.00 p.m.  (Last Fridays)
   8. Overcomers’ Hour –  6.30 a.m. (1st Day of the month)

5. FAMILY HARVEST/THANKSGIVING: We appreciate all our parishioners and other worshippers for your generosity in various ways. In view of the fact that Family Harvest/Thanksgiving is mandatory as a way of expressing gratitude to God for His unquantifiable love and goodness and to also rededicate and re-commit our entire families unto Him for continued protection and fresh grace, we have to draw the roster for all the families in the church. Please cooperate with us and if the date given to any family is not convenient, please see the Vicar and /or the Wardens with an alternative date and if your family name is omitted, please notify us for inclusion. God bless you richly in Jesus name.
6. We congratulate all the families that are slated for their family harvest thanksgivings on
   • Sunday, September 3, 2017. We pray  that the God of harvest will increase them. These are: The Abaras, Adamolekuns, Adegoroyes, Adenijis, Adesolas, Agbims, Agus, Ahanekus,Ajayis, Akinleyes, and the Akwiwus.
   • Sunday, September 10, 2017: The Amanas,         Anueyiagus, Arinzes, Arizors, Attes, Awosikas, Azinges,      Bammekes, Bipialakas,Chimahs, Chukwujindus and the      Clarks
   • Sunday, September 17, 2017: The Danaros, Daras,  Dublin-Greens, Ebubeogus, Egbuchunams, Ezes, Ezenweinyinyas, Ezeudos,Ezeudus, Fadirans, Falayes and the Folorunsos.
   • Sunday, September 24, 2017: The Ekehs, Ekhomus, Ezenwas, Georges, Hubertsons, Ibehs, Ibenemes, Ibrus, Ibrahims, Idehens, Ifeozos, Ifezulikes and the Igandans.

7. DRESSING OF BRIDES AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE BRIDAL TRAIN DURING WEDDING SERVICES: We use this medium to appeal to all parents and guardians whose children (daughters or daughters-in-law) will be getting married to teach them the dignity of decent dressing, especially during wedding services. By decent dressing, we mean that the wedding gowns and other wedding dresses should cover the entire body. Any indecent dressings during such occasions will be frowned at and the clergy will not take kindly to it. This is a very important notice that must be taken seriously by all our parishioners and other worshippers because we will not compromise the Word of God for any reason.

INFORMATION FROM THE CHURCH OF NIGERIA:

1. SUPPORT FOR CLERGY STIPENDS IN SELECTED DIOCESES OF THE CHURCH OF NIGERIA:  We sincerely appreciate our parishioners who have responded positively to the Primate’s passionate appeal concerning the payment of clergy in a number of our dioceses across the nation. God will continue to increase them in all good things and also on all sides. We still appeal to many others who are in positions to do so to kindly emulate them.  Please let us assist in alleviating the problems of these clergymen and their dependants.
2.  DIVCCON: The Divine Commonweath Conference Of The Church of  Nigeria holds in Abuja from Nov. 6 – Nov. 10, 2017. Please meet any of the priests, go to the Admin Office or click www.divccon2017.org for enquires and registration. Fee N2,500 payable to Zenith Bank A/C no: 1130046359   

INFORMATION FROM THE DIOCESE

1. LAGOS CITY-WIDE CRUSADE: Date:12th to 15th September, 2017; Time:12th, 13th, 14th 5.00 p.m daily, Friday 15th – 10.00 p.m. Vigil; Venue: The Cricket  Pitch, TBS, Lagos. Speakers: The Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Iwabiolorun Oluyamo (The  Lord Bishop of Ijesha North Diocese) and The Rt. Rev. Olajide Adebayo (The Lord  Bishop of Igbomina West Diocese).

 WOMEN’S & GIRLS’ ORGANIZATIONS:

1. IKOYI ARCHDEACONRY WOMEN’S PRAYER MEETING::  Date: Saturday, 1st  September, 2017.  Topic: “Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God is in you”  Time: 5.00 p.m, Venue: Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos.by Mrs Kike Oduwole.  May you be richly blessed as you attend.
2. WOMEN’S GUILD/PRE-RESUMPTION PRAYER: Date: Friday, 1st September, 2017. Venue: Faith Plaza
3. The Women will be going to visit some home bound members after 8.00am service.
4. WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING/ CONTEMPORARY ISSUE: Date: Wednesday, 30th August, 2017. Topic: “Role modeling” Time: 4.00p.m, by Mrs Bernadine Okoro. May you be richly blessed as you attend.
5. THE BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP MEETING (LAGOS ZONE): Date: Saturday, 2nd September, 2017 – Topic: “God will make a way”  (Luke 4: 29 – 30) by Rev. Akinwande. Time:  8.00 a.m. May you be richly blessed as you attend.
6. MOTHERS’ UNION ENROLMENT: Enrollment for 2017 has started, please lias with Mrs. Emamoke Dare or Vicar’s Wife: 08023244508 for details.
7. WIDOWS’ WELFARE FUND: Kindly donate towards the Fund etablished to assist the widows of this church and God would visit you and all yours.

OTHER INFORMATION FROM OUR PARISH

1. THE PARISH CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING:– The PCC members will meet on Thursday, 31st August, 2017 at 5.00 p.m. Venue: Church Hall All members are to please collect their papers from the Front Office today or within the week.
2. YEAR 2017 HARVEST DATES: Please note our harvest dates for the year 2017:

Rogation Sunday/Harvest Launch  –   May 21, 2017

Women’s Harvest                         –  June 11, 2017

Professionals’ Harvest                   –  July 16, 2017

Children’s Harvest                        –   September 10, 2017

Adults’ Harvest                              –  October 8, 2017

3. BE CONSCIOUS OF YOUR VALUABLES: Members and visitors are henceforth advised to be conscious  and take care of their  valuables such as bags, telephone handsets, money etc. in the church and outside the church premises because of the bad elements that mingle amongst us.
4. HOSPITAL VISITING MINISTRY /CHURCH CLINIC: will be visiting Awoyaya immediately after the 8.00a.m service today.
5. MEMORIAL THANKSGIVING OF LATE SURGEON COMMODORE (DR) OLAOLUWA AFOLABI at the 8.00am service on September 3, 2017. Reception at Plot 17/19 Opic Estate Diya gate. Road 413 area 4 off Agbara Estate.
6. BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME: The 18th Anniversary of the business Fellowship of Our Saviour’s Church, TBS comes up on Saturday, 28th October, 2017 at the church hall at 9.00am to 6.00pm. Lined up actvities are 1. Music Minsitration    2. Word of Exhortation             3.Prophetic Declaration    4. Business Talk      5. Exhibition/Market Fair          6. Launching of Business Brochure/Directory   7. Health check on eyes, blood sugar and pressure. For advertisement, exhibition and directory rates,   please contact The Church Admin. Secretary or our whatsApp no08092321363/08023011943.  The directory rate for our youth through the Youth President is free.
7. 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- m GB10UBUK 23579701629800.

8. FOOD BANK: The Food Bank is the Project of the Youth Ministry of this Church. This enables us to cater for the needy in the Church. The Bank opens every first Sunday at the Church Hall immediately afterthe Youth Service. We thank all our donors and ask more people to be part of this project. Please feel free to donate cash or food items; Rice, beans, Garri, vegetable oil, beverages etc to this bank. For more information, kindly contact  Canon OreOluwa Agbelusi / Youth President, Mr Chukwudifu Onianwa or Mr Micheal Ipadeola (Admin Manager). God bless you.
9. APPRECIATION!!!:-  
   1. Re: 2017 CHILDREN & YOUTH SUMMER  WORKSHOP: The chairperson, Chaplains and members of the Youth committee thank God Almighty for    the success of the just concluded 2017 Children & Youth Summer workshop program. We also express our profound gratitude to the Vicar,  PCC and      the following parishioners whose generous donations in cash and kind, enabled this year’s program to be absolutely free for all participants. We thank Sir & Lady Paul Obi. Sir Chris Ubosi. Mr Ikenna Egbukole. Mr Tunde Fagbohunlu SAN. Mr. Ugochukwu Uwagbudo. Mr.  Kayode & Dr Agnes Faseun. Mr Ewere & Mrs Nkechi Okunbor. Engr.  Babafemi Falaye. Lady Ifeoma Amuchie. Mrs. Bosede Ajayi. (KFA Rentals).  High Chief (Dr.) Ona & Lady Victoria Ekhomu, Sir Gabriel Oramansiowu and those who chose to remain anonymous. We also thank and appreciate all our facilitators, church clinic’s staff, OSC security, and all who contributed in one way or another to make the program a success. May God bless you all,  and replenish your purses. As you have generously invested in the lives of our children and youths, yours will be remembered for good in Jesus Name. We are very grateful.
10. THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. STEPHEN, ONDO LAGOS ZONAL   HARVEST:- Date: Sunday, September 3, 2017, Venue: Bola Memorial Anglican Church, Bank Anthony way, Ikeja, Time: 2.00 pm. All sons, daughters, inlaws and friends of Ondo are invited.