Notices for January 8, 2017

GREETINGS AND FELICITATION

1. 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.   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 the first timers and appreciate them for identifying with us at this service.  Please fill the form given to you and wait to interact with the ‘WELCOME TEAM’ very briefly after the service.  Take the exit on the Lectern side of the church and sit on any of the pews, and they will be with you shortly.
3. We congratulate all those who celebrate birthdays this week and rejoice with them.  We wish them longevity, robust health, divine favour and accomplishments.
4. We congratulate all the families that are featured in our bulletin for prayers today and pray that our prayers will be answered for them. These are:  The Ubabuko, Ubabukoh, Ubachukwu, Ubaezonu, Ubah, Ubaha, Ubajekwe, Ubaka, Ubani, Ubauko, Ubendu, Ubochi, Ubosi, Uche, Uchefuna, Uchehara, Uchendu, Udabor, Ude, Udeani, Udeanyim, Udechukwu, Udeh, Udemezue, Udeorji, Udeze, Udezue, Udia, Udodi, Udoye, Udu, Uduanu, Ududi, Uduezue, Uduji, Ufodiama, Ufodike, Ufondu, Ugboma, Ugbomah, Ugo, Ugochukwu, Ugoezi, Ugoji, Ugorji, Ugwa, Ugwu, Ugwuegbulam, Uhuebor, Uka, Ukabiala, Ukachukwu, Ukadike, Ukaegbu, Ukaejiofo, Ukanide, Ukato-Obazele, Uke, Ukegbu, Ukeje, Ukiwe, Ukoha, Ukwa, Ukwuegbu, Ukwunna, Ukwuoma, Ume, Umeakunne, Umealo, Umeh, Umenyiora, Umeofia, Umeokafor, Umeweni, Umoren, Umunna,Unachukwu, Unwunali, Uranta, Uredi, Urhobo, Usiade, Usobom, Uwadia, Uwaeziozi, Uwajumogu, Uzo, Uzochukwu, Uzodike, Uzodinma, Uzoegwu, Uzoezie, Uzoh, Uzoho, Uzoigwe, Uzoije, Uzoka, Uzokwe, Uzoma, Uzowulu, Uzowuru, Verghese, Victor, Vigo, Wabara, Wachuku, Wariboko, Wariso-Osunde, Wayo, Weli, Wendelboe, Wesley, Wigwe, Wilcox, Wilfred, Williams, Williamsson, Worley, Yaryah, Yarhere, Yaroson, Yesufu, Yinka-Abiodun, Yisa, Yough, Zangai, Zango & Zenetimi. Please use the opportunity to do your Family Thanksgiving/Harvest .
5. We also congratulate those to be prayed for next Sunday as listed below, and we appeal that they make themselves available for the prayers. The Abaras, Abiakweli, Abimbola, Abiola-Cudjoe, Abolade, Abolaji, Abumere, Achebe, Achusi, Adamolekun, Adebayo, Adebiyi, Adeboyejo, Adedeji, Adediji, Adefisan, Adegoke, Adegoroye, Adekayode, Adekore, Adelaja, Ademola/Ademola-Waller, Adeniji, Adenubi, Adenuga, Adepoju, Adesola & Adesugba.
6. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUE: is a minimum of N1,000.00.  We appeal that we all register to become full members of our parish.
7. OUR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES: We appeal to all parishioners and other worshippers to please attend any or all of them and God will bless you all beyond your expectations:

      (i)   Daily Holy Communion @ 7.15 a.m. from Mondays to Fridays

      (ii)   Hour of Divine Intervention on Wednesdays @ 6.00 p.m to 7.30 p.m.

      (iii)  Bible Study on Fridays @ 3.00 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. & 6.00 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.

      (iv)  Overcomer’s Hour –  First Day of the month @ 6.30 a.m. to 7.00 a.m.

      (v)   Glorious Night –  Last Fridays of the month @ 11.00 p.m. to 5.00 a.m.

      (vi)  Workers’ Retreat –  as the Vicar deems appropriate.

8. THE NEEDS OF OUR PARISH: We thank all our members for your continual supports, generousity 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

(i)         Wafer bread (priest wafers & for the congregation)

(ii)         Altar Cross (should be the latest and with steps)

(iii)        Imported sets of chassubles for the use of the Priests, for the celebration of Holy Communion.

(iv)        Toyota buses (High roof & Medium room)

(v)         Copies of Hymn Books

INFORMATION FROM THE DIOCESE:

 

WOMEN’S & GIRLS’ ORGANIZATIONS

1. Girls/Ladies including boys’ GUILD Rededication:- Date: Next Sunday, 15th  January, 2017 at  both services.  Those concern should please note and attend.
2. IKOYI ARCHDEACONRY CLERGYWIVES RETREAT:-  Date: Saturday, 14th January, 2017 at 10.00 a.m.  Venue:  Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos.
3. 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.
4. WIDOWS’ WELFARE FUND:  Kindly donate towards the Fund established to assist the widows of this church and God would visit you and all yours.

5. MOTHERS’ UNION HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ZONES AND CO-ORDINATORS            

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. OUR THEME FOR YEAR 2017 IS ‘Manifesting the Fruit of the Holy Spirit.”- John 15:5: 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.
2. FIRST WORKERS’ RETREAT IN YEAR 2017:- The first workers’ retreat this year will hold by God’s grace on Saturday, 28th January to start with Holy Communion at 9.00 a.m.  We appeal to our service groups to mobilize their members to attend punctually.  It is compulsory for all workers to attend and it takes the permission of the Vicar only to be late or absent.  The theme of the retreat is “THE QUALIFICATIONS OF A CHURCH WORKER”  2 Timothy 2: 19-21.
3. ELDERS FELLOWSHIP OF OUR SAVIOUR’S CHURCH:- The first monthly meeting of the Elders’ Fellowship of Our Saviour’s Church in 2017 would take place on Wednesday, 11th January, 2017 in the Chapel Extension at 10.00 a.m. prompt.  The Vicar will address the Fellowship.  There will be a group photograph.  Please come in your latest uniform.  All elders of 65 and above are cordially invited.
4. REQUEST FOR SCRIPTURE READERS FOR YEAR 2017: Members interested in reading the Old Testament at 0800,1100 and 1800hrs on Sundays 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  to mark their birthdays are especially welcome.  Note that the Epistles are usually read by the Readers.
5. 5. DONATIONS TO CHURCH MADE EASY:  To facilitate paying  our Tithes, Offerings and other donations, the following have been put in place:

(a)  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

(b) 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.

6.  Banns of Marriage: We announce the Banns of Marriage between: Uche Njikoka Ezenwanne & Elesie Onyenma Nnanna.    Any impediment should please be forwarded to the Vicar.
7. VACANCIES:

(a)   A member of the church urgently require a diligent and committed driver.   Age: 30-45 years and residing along Lekki-Ajah Road.  Those qualified and interested should forward their application & CV to the  Church Admin. Manager without  much delay.

(b)  Another member also request for a dedicated driver within Lagos Island.   Interested and qualified driver should please liaise with the Admin.  Manager for details.

(c)   Positions:

1. Executive Assistant (male/female)
2. Governess (female)
3. Caregiver (male/female)

 

Min Qualification and experience:

• Impeccable attention to details
• Highly skilled in professional software (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (written and oral)
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Kindly send your application to info@greatjasmine.com.ng

(d)  Singing and German language for kids/young people/adults:  Give your children and young wards that edge above their peers.  Knowledge is power!  Call Ekene on 08053421502,08055234602.  Email:  stanleyokoli@hotmail.com.

8. SALE OF ENTRANCE FORMS INTO IGBOBI COLLEGE: The entrance form into Igbobi College for the 2017/2018 academic year is now on sale for N10,000.00 (Ten thousand Naira) each and can be purchased from the College or downloaded from the College website:  www.igbobicollegeyaba.com with payment made into Union Bank Account No: 0004513499.  Forms are       to be submitted to the Administrative Office of the College.  Entrance examination will hold on Saturday, 1st April, 2017 at the College from 8.00 a.m.
9. OUR PARISH YOUTHS: Some of our youths’ academic qualifications are listed below for assistance on job opportunities

10. INTRODUCING PILGRIMS BROOK GUEST HOUSE:- Our Saviour’s Church  property (Investment House) at 7B, Obadeyi Close, South West, Ikoyi has been converted to Pilgrims  Brook Guest House, serenely offering 24 bedrooms,   a  Chapel, Restaurant, and a Conference room, designed to meet guests’ need   for rest, reflection and prayer.   Kindly visit the place and patronize us.  For further   enquiries, please contact any of  the following numbers: 08037177670, 08100968947, 08171616262, 08179723362.   Website:  pilgrimsbrook.Hotelafri.ca
11. We share in the pains of the entire family, the management and staff of this church on the sudden call to glory of an Office Assistant, Mr. Richard Sadiq  Adegbidin.  Aged:  32 years.  He was buried on Thursday, 5th January, 2017   
12. FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
    1. Funeral arrangements for  Mrs. Theresa Isioma Ileka are as follows: Wednesday, 11th January, 2017 –  Evening of tributes at RCCG Lily of the Valley Parish 31,Olatunde Onimole Street, Surulere 6-8 p.m.; Thursday, 12th January, 2017 –  Service of Songs at NPA Sports ground, Bode Thomas Street, Surulere at 5 – 7 p.m.;   Friday, 13th January, 2017 – Funeral Service  at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos at 10 a.m. Interment at Vaults & Gardens, Mayfair.  Tributes to: tessyilekatributes@gmail.com