Notices for January 03, 2016

1. GREETINGS & FELICITATIONS: Glory be to God who in His infinite mercy and grace preserved us throughout last year and has brought us to the beginning of a new year.  We congratulate all our parishioners and other worshippers for the rare privilege of this brand new year.  Happy New Year to us all.  The Lord will shield and guide us to the end of it in Jesus name.  We shall not experience any loss in our lives and families in Jesus name.  God will add to us and fulfill His purpose in our lives and families in Jesus name.
2. We welcome all our eminent guests:  All those who are worshipping here for the first time, please complete the form given to you and hand it over to any member of the WELCOME TEAM who will meet with you at the CHOIR OFFICE POINT immediately after the service.  Kindly join them through the EXIT by the Lectern side of the church.

3. OUR THEME FOR YEAR 2016 IS ‘DEAD TO SELF AND ALIVE IN CHRIST’ (Galatians 2: 20): All our Sermons, Teachings, Retreats, Revivals, etc will be in connection with this theme by God’s grace.  We appeal that we should be part of it and actively participate throughout.  We pray that God will walk among us to do great things in Jesus name.
4. POWER FOR THE YEAR 2016:– His Grace, our Bishop and Dean Emeritus, The Most Revd Dr Ephraim Adebola Ademowo, OON, FNAL,  invites you all to the POWER FOR THE YEAR 2016 as follows:  Date:  Saturday, 9th January, 2016   Venue:  Faith Plaza, Bariga, Lagos.  Time:  00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.   Theme:  ‘ON EAGLES WINGS’ (Exodus 19: 4).  Bus will depart at 7.30 a.m.
5. INDUCTION OF VEN. & MRS JULIUS OYETUNDE OYEDIRAN: Please be informed that the Diocesan, The Most Revd Dr. Ephraim Adebola Ademowo has fixed Sunday, 17th January, 2016 at 4 p.m., for the Induction as Vicar of Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos and Archdeacon of Ikoyi Archdeaconry for Ven. & Mrs. Julius Oyetunde Oyediran. Ven. Julius Oyetunde Oyediran would equally mark his 50th Birthday on the day.  Kindly note in your diary.
6. DAILY HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE: –  Join us at the 7.15 a.m. service in the Chapel every day of this week.
7. REQUEST FOR SCRIPTURE READERS FOR YEAR 2016: Members interested in reading the scriptural passages (ONLY OLD TESTAMENT while our Readers would be taken the EPISTLE) at 0800, 1100 and 1800 Hrs on Sundays and at 07.15hrs Mondays – Fridays, should please put down their names in the Administrative Office today and within the week.  Kindly indicate your name and telephone numbers, and also a specific date (if any), so as to enable us prepare the roster. Those who would like to read during the week of their Birthdays are especially welcome.
8. WOMEN’S DATA FORM:- All women in the church are please implored to collect a form designed to update their records with the Women’s & Girls’ Organizations.  Kindly collect from the Guild of Stewards, complete and return as specified.  Thank you and God bless
9. LAUNCHING INTO THE DEEP:- A three-day special prayers by the Women & Girls’ Organizations tagged “Launching into the Deep ” would commence on Monday, 6th January to Wednesday, 6th January, 2015 at 5.00 p.m. daily in our Chapel.   Day 1 – Praying for our families  and women work in our Parishes, Archdeaconry & Diocese  by Mrs. May Onumodu;  Day 2 –  Church, Clergy, sick ones and school children  by Mrs. Anu Koleowo;  Day 3 –   Nigeria, orphans, widows and widowers, and less privileged people by Mrs. Chinwe Osuno-Ilogu  You are all invited to come with your prayer requests, and God would meet you at the point of your needs.
10. TITHE ENVELOPES: God has asked you to obey Him by bringing in the FULL tithes into His storehouse and put Him to test if He will not rain blessings on you. To help you do this, the church has provided envelopes for regular tithing. Please collect yours from the Guild of Stewards.  The Lord will bless you with His  abundance as you obey Him.  Tithes are collected on every Third Sunday of the month.  Please drop the tithe as you go for communion.  Please note that you can continue to pay your tithe at any other time of the week or make a direct transfer to the Church’s Bank account.
11. MISSION SEED ENVELOPES: You are invited to help empower His  Grace, our Diocesan Bishop to help needy parishes and the mission fields in the diocese, within and outside the country by contributing at least One thousand Naira monthly towards the Mission Seed Project.   Mission Seed would be  collected today and on every first Sunday of the month, but you could also pay during the week.  Please collect and use a set of envelopes to help you pay regularly and God will bless you abundantly.
12. SUNDAY SCHOOL VACATION:–  The Sunday School resumes next Sunday, 10th January, 2016.  Parents should please note.
13. APPEAL TO SAVE LIFE:- A member’s daughter with kidney problem urgently needs our assistance to go back to India to continue her treatment.  Please give as the spirit of God lays in your heart and God will surely bless you.  Please issue your cheque or draft in favour of “Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos”
14. Girls/Ladies including boys’ GUILD Rededication:- Date: Next Sunday, 10th  January, 2016 at  both services.  Those concern should please note and attend.
15. 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.
16. FOOD BANK: The Youth Ministry has started a Food Bank in the church. This service seeks to provide raw food stuffs and beverages for members who have nothing to eat. The distribution of food items to concerned parties is only done on first Sundays of any month. Kindly note that this is a covenant arrangement, only those in need should visit the place. Please, also feel free to join us to bring smile to faces that are stranded by providing for them through this medium. For more information, contact Canon Ore Agbelusi (08035734830), Dipo (08097039325) or Chukwudi (08034134582).
17. DONATIONS TO CHURCH MADE EASY:  To facilitate paying  our Tithes, offerings and other donations, the following have been put in place:
    1. A PAYMENT POINT has been created near the Archbishop Adetiloye Conference Room.  A cashier is available at the point on Sundays immediately after each service and on Wednesdays and Saturdays.   Should you get there after the cashier had left, you should please call 08075792685 and you would be attended to.
    2. 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, Mission Seed, Clergy Pension, etc.      and also inform the Church’s accountant on 08075792685.
    3. Payments can also be made in the UK to Union Bank UK Plc, Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos Account No:01629800; IBAN – 10UBUK235797016      29800.

18. COMPULSORY PRE-MARRIAGE COUNSELLING: Please note that the pre-marriage counselling  has started.  The purpose of Counselling is to prepare our children on how to establish and maintain harmony in their marriages.  The programme is intensive and will take minimum of 12 weeks.

 Every potential couple should take note and avail themselves of this golden opportunity.  Parents should also note that this should be the first step in preparation for their children’s wedding. We expect all the “about to be married” members to take note!  Clearance will not be given for wedding until the course is completed.

19. INFORMATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS:- The following members should please see the Vicar’s Warden today or within the week for an information:  (1) Dr. Caiafas F. Yetunde  (2)  Nwabueze O. Diane  (3) New Trandy Boldmark Ltd  (4)  Mr. Nnaemeka Okwodu  (5) Mr. Azubike Progress Akujobi  (6)  Mr. Anazodo Godie Nnamdi  (7)  Kosch Ventures Ltd  (8)  Eka Victor and Maria.  Thank you.
20. NOTE OUR PRIESTS’ TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR PRAYERS, COUNSELLING AND INFORMATION: Vicar – Ven Julius Oyetunde Oyediran  –  0803-409-3493, 0812-821-7774, 08075790434; – Curates – The Revd Canon Clement B.  Iwuoha – 0803-377-1356, 08075790554; The Revd Canon I. John Nriama – 0802-332– 4770, 0807- 5790549; The Revd Canon Festus Oluwole  Ajayi   – 0802- 367-7896, 0807-579-0572; The Revd Canon Folorunso OreOluwa  Agbelusi -0803-573- 4830,0807- 5790516; The Revd Canon Akpoghene Okoro – 0802-332-2236, 08075790681; The Rev Dr. Oluwaseun Adeyemi – 0806462530521.
21. We share in the pains of Mrs. Nkoli Florence, the children and entire family on the call to glory of their husband, father and brother – Arc. Emeka Emmanuel Eze. Aged:  61 years.  Funeral arrangement to be announced later.
22. Funeral arrangement for Mrs. Catherine Akpu-Agbata (mother-in-law of Mr. Raphael Ezeudu, People’s Warden and mother of Mrs. Joy Ezeudu). Friday, 15th January, 2016, Funeral Service at her home, Nkwelle-Awkuzu, Oyi L.G.A, Anambra State.  Time:  10 a.m.