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Notices for January 28, 2018

 GREETINGS AND FELICITATION

    1. We raise our voices in praise and thanksgiving to our faithful and dependable God for counting all our members and the entire clergy family worthy to witness the beginning of Year 2018 in good health, joy, peace and felicity.  We pray that this same God will pilot the ship of our lives, parish and nation to the end of this year and beyond in Jesus name.  We are all enjoined to each take a copy of our weekly bulletin for reference.
    2. We are happy to welcome our Revivalist – The Ven. John O. Agboro, the Director of the Directorate of Mission, Evangelism and Discipleship, Diocese of Lagos, Vicar of The Good Shepherd Church, Marine-Beach, and the Archdeacon of Marine-Beach Archdeaconry.
    3. We welcome all those who are worshipping with us for the first time into our midst and pray that God will orchestrate new and unimaginable miracles in their lives and families.  We appeal that they should kindly wait briefly after the service to interact with the “WELCOME TEAM.”  They are to exit the church through the door on the lectern side of the church.
    4. We congratulate and felicitate with all those who celebrate their birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and other landmark events this week. God will continue to protect and guide them.  He will also sustain their joy and     continue to be mindful of them and their desires and aspirations in Jesus name.
  2. OUR WEEK AT A GLANCE:

      (a)  Daily Holy Communion @ 7.15 a.m. (Mondays-Fridays)

      (b)  Choir Practice –  6.00 p.m. on Tuesdays & Thursdays

      (c)  Mid-Week Holy Communion @ 7.15 a.m on Wednesdays

      (d)  Mid-Week Prayer Meeting (Divine Intervention) @ 6.00p.m. on Wednesdays

      (e)  Women’s Guild Bible Study/Meeting @  4.00 p.m. on Wednesdays

      (f)   Bible Study @ 3.00 p.m. & 6.00 p.m. on Fridays.

      (g)  Overcomers’ Hour @ 6.30 a.m. (1st Day of every month)

      (h)  Divine Encounter  (monthly vigil) to start @  10.00 p.m.  (Last Friday)

      (i)   Bible School @ 9.00 a.m. – 11 a.m every Saturday from February 17, 2018.

      (j)   Men’s Christian Fellowship @ 10.00 a.m. on the 2nd Saturday of every month.

      All those who are concerned should please endeavour to attend punctually.

  1. SECURITY OF MEMBERS
    • a) Members are implored to use the car park that we paid for at the Tafawa Balewa Square directly behind our church building every Sunday. We wish to ensure adequate security during all our programmes and activities. Security operatives will be more effective if there is free movement in the compound.
    • b) We also appeal that we should all cooperate with and obey the security personnel because they are working for our good.
    • c) Please all worshippers are sensitized to be vigilant during services and other activities and they should not leave their personal belongings unattended because of hoodlums that may be mingling with us.
  2. OUR SPIRITUALITY:

For us to have improved and guaranteed Spiritual growth this year, as mentioned earlier, we have decided to introduce Bible School which is going to be only two hours per week.  To also ensure convenience for all our members and other interested people from outside, we have put in on Saturdays at 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. in the chapel.  We are going to have a Workbook.  We appeal that we all make the sacrifice to register and attend punctually.  There will be homework and two exams and we shall receive certificate at the end of the exercise will last for six months. We are starting by God’s grace on Saturday, February 17, 2018.  This will also impact on our finances and other expectations as well.

  1. MONTHLY BAPTISM: Our baptism holds every first Saturday of the month.  Please plan to key into this, as your preferred date could clash with other programmes and can lead to rejection of your date.
  2. VOTERS’ REGISTRATION: As you are all aware that another general  election in this nation comes up next year 2019, you are hereby implore to obtain your Permanent Voters Card so as to enable you vote for credible and God-fearing candidates that will govern us well and bring back the glory of this nation. Obtaining the PVC and voting right will make us elect those that will make a turn-around for good in this nation.
  3. 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.
  1. MALACHI 1: 12A GOD SAYS: “BUT YOU DISHONOUR MY NAME BY YOUR ACTIONS” (NEW LIVING TRANSLATION): God is dishonoured when in a Church service some of us do the followings: answer/make calls, read newspapers, etc; ping with our phones or do things that negate the real worship of God. Please if you have been doing any of these, desist from such. God bless you richly as you choose to reverence His holy and awesome presence.

 

INFORMATION FROM THE DIOCESE

  • MOTHERS’ UNION ENROLLING MEMBERS’ RETREAT:  Date: Saturday,3rd February, 2018 at 10.00 am Venue:  Faith Plaza.

 

WOMEN’S & GIRLS’ ORGANIZATIONS:

  1. young women’s fellowship Rededication & THANKSGIVING: Date:  Next Sunday, 4th February, 2018 at 8.00 am & 11.00am Services.
  2. IKOYI aRCHDEACONRY PRAYER MEETING: Date: Friday, 2nd February, 2018 Time: 5.00 pm Venue: Our Saviour’s Church, TBS. Coordinator: Mrs Fadake Oyediran.
  3. girls & ladies guild leaders’ retreat: Date: Saturday, 3rd February, 2018 Time: 9.00 am Venue: Faith Plaza.
  4. WOMEN OF GRACE PROGRAMME: Date: Sunday, 4th February, 2018. Time:  immediately after the 8 a.m. service.  Topic: “Restored To Recover” (Luke 22: 54 – 62) by Mrs Ada Smith. May you be richly blessed as you attend.
  5. THE BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP: Date: Saturday, 3rd February, 2018. Time: 8.00 a.m.  Topic: Bible Study “Can man live without God” (Genesis 1: 27) by The Revd Canon Festus Ajayi.  You are all invited.
  6. 2018 ANNUAL DUES: All women are reminded of the payment of Mothers’ Union & Women’s Guild annual dues of N2,000 each. Kindly see the Vicar’s wife or any of the Curates wives for the payment.
  7. WIDOWS’ WELFARE FUND: Kindly donate towards the Fund established to assist the widows of this church and God would visit you and all yours.
  8. MOTHERS’ UNION HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ZONES AND CO-ORDINATOR

       S/N  CO-ORDINATORS                      ZONES

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

Please note that the Fellowship comes up every 3rd Saturday  of the month.   Kindly contact your nearest Coordinator for further enquiries. Thanks.

 

OTHER INFORMATION FROM OUR PARISH

  1. REVIVAL! REVIVAL!! REVIVAL!!!: Our 4 days revival starts today with the Joint Service, and would continue tomorrow Monday, 29th to Wednesday 31st January, 2018 at 6.00 pm daily. The theme is “Power to fulfil destiny” (Jer. 29: 11). We appreciate our Revivalist – The Ven. John Agboro and pray that fresh anointing will continue to be his portion. Please attend the remaining days for the revival, and God will bless you richly.
  2. ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE: This year’s Ash Wednesday, that is, the beginning of Lent comes up on Wednesday, 14th February, 2018 at 6 p.m. Members should please note and prepare prayerfully.
  3. MID-DAY PRAYERS DURING LENTEN SEASON: There will be mid-day prayers (12 noon – 1.00 p.m) from Mondays to Fridays in our church throughout the Lenten period. Please pray for the grace to be there. There will always be a clergyman to lead us.
  4. SCHOLARSHIP FOR OUR SAVIOUR’S CHURCH YOUTHS for those in government owned tertiary institutions is ongoing for 2017/2018 session. Please submit applications to the Administrative Office.
  5. 2018 VESTRY MEETING (Annual General Meeting): NOTICE is hereby given that the 2018 VESTRY MEETING (AGM) of our church will hold on Sunday, 25th February, 2018 after the Joint 0900Hr. Service in this church. All are encoruaged to attend. At the meeting, the Council you put in place last February will give a report of its stewardship and present the audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December, 2017. It will also afford all members the opportunity to express their minds on the management of the church’s affairs and also give suggestions for improvement.  We hereby request for:
    • (a) Reports from Ministries/Fellowships and the Committees of Council covering the activities for the year 2017, and should be submitted in soft and hard copies on or before Sunday, 11th February, 2018, so as to enable us tidy them up early enough.
    • (b) Nominations for the following positions in Council, which will become vacant on 25th February, should reach the Admin Manager not later than Tuesday, 13th February, 2018 as follows:

(i)  The People’s Warden – one nomination per Ministry/Fellowship;

(ii)  10 Councillors – two nominations per Ministry/Fellowship;

(iii)  2 Auditors – one nomination per Ministry/Fellowship.

            Candidates to be nominated into the PCC must be:

(i)    God-fearing and a genuine child of God with adequate knowledge of our mode of operations as Anglicans.

        (ii)    a Communicant

        (iii)   Spirit-filled

        (iv.)  of good reputation in the church and society

                (v.)   available for meetings

                       (vi.)  have a stable marriage

(vii.) not be a recent convert.

  1. DONATIONS TO THE 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-GBPCCARES-OO; IBAN- GB10UBUK 23579701629800.
  1. CONFIRMATION CERTIFICATES:  Candidates in the last confirmation Service should please come and collect their certificates at the church office.
  2.   Banns of Marriage: We announce the Banns of marriage between:  
    • a)   Egbosionu C. Adaora & Usifo Daniel Uche
    • b)  Ifesinachi Lovina Ibeh & Awoderu Oluwafemi Ebenezer
    • c)  Eseoghene Evelyn Ekiugbo & Oluwaseun Omotayo

             Any impediment should please be forwarded to the Vicar.

  1. VACANCY: An Oil & Gas trading company in Lagos is looking for a Front desk officer/Team assistant. The person must: be a fast learner, computer literate (in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point presentations), possess excellent communication skills, a good team player and able to work effectively with minimum supervision, a female will be preferable for the role with a very decent pay. Interested candidate should please send their Cvs to esther.onwujuba@gladiuscommodities.com.
  2. FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: We share in the pain of :
    1. Chief Dipo Latinwo (husband), the children, family members, and the entire members on the sudden call to glory of Chief (Mrs) Bola Latinwo (a former PCC member & a Reader in the Diocese of Lagos). Aged 64years.  Funeral arrangements are as follows: Thursday, 8th February, 2018 – Christian wake  at  Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Time: 5 p.m.;  Friday, 9th February, 2018 – Funeral Service at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos at 11 a.m.
    2. Chinwe Agbodike (wife) and the children on the call to glory of their husband and father, Mr. Benneth Ikenna Agbodike. Aged: 64 years. Funeral arrangement are as follows: Monday February 5, 2018 – Service of  songs at Agbodike’s compound, Akaboedoji Uruagu Nnewi, Anambra State at 6pm;  Tuesday, February 6, 2018 – Burial service in  Agbodike’s compound, Akaboedoji Uruagu Nnewi Anambra State at 9.a.m., Sunday, February 11, 2018 – Outing service at St. Mary’s Cathedral Church, Uruagu, Nnewi.  Time:   6 a.m.
    3. The family of Amb. Edwin Emovon Ihama. Funeral arrangement are as follows: Thursday,15th February, 2018 – Christian Wake at Our Saviour’s Church Hall at 5.00 pm; Friday, 16th February, 2018 – Funeral Service at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos at 11.00 am.
    4. Mama Mary O. Orhewere (Mother of Mr & Mrs Obazua Orhe) widow of the Late Canon A.B. Orhewere and mother of Mr & Mrs Obazua Orhewere. Funeral arrangement are as follows: Christian wake on Friday 6th April, 2018 at Ukokoyo quarters, Eme-Ora. Funeral Service at St. Peter’s Ang. Church, Eme- Ora, Owan West L.G.A., Edo at 10.00 am.
    5. The family of Ugoeze (Lady) Vestal C. Egbukole (Mother and mother-in- law of Prince Ikenna and Princess Jennifer Egbukole respectively). Friday, February 16th, 2018  – Burial service at All Saints Cathedral, Egbu Owerri.  Time:  12 Noon

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