Notices for July 09, 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. DEUTERONOMY 23: 21- 23: If you make a vow to the Lord your God, do not postpone fulfilling it; for the Lord your God will surely require it of you, and you would incur guilt.  But if you refrain from vowing, you will not incur guilt. Whatever your lips utter you must diligently perform, just as you have freely vowed to the Lord your God with your own mouth.
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 Prayer –  6.00 p.m. “Divine Intervention” (Wednesdays)
   4. Women’s Guild Meeting/Bible Study –  4.00 p.m.  (Wednesdays)
   5. Bible Study   –  3.00 p.m. & 6.00 p.m. (Fridays)
   6. “Divine Encounter”  (Vigil)  –  10.00 p.m.  (Last Fridays)
   7. Overcomer’s Hour –  6.30 a.m. (1st Day of the month)

5. FAMILY HARVEST/THANKSGIVING:  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 liaise with the  Admin’s Office or any of the Year 2017 Harvest Committee members for details.
6. 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 SELECT DIOCESE 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.

WOMEN’S & GIRLS’ ORGANIZATIONS.

1. 2017 LAGOS PROVINCIAL ANNUAL WOMEN’S ESSAY COMPETITION FOR YOUTHS: Theme:  “No Cross, No Crown”. Levels: Pry. 6; JSS 3. Interested candidate should get in touch with the Vicar’s wife for details.
2. WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING/ BIBLE STUDY 7: Date: Wednesday, 12th July, 2017 – Topic: “Promise of Restoration” (Zach. 8) by Mrs  Regina Ezenwa. Time: 00p.m. May you be richly blessed as you attend.
3. LADIES/GIRLS GUILD WORKSHOP: Date: Saturday, 15th July, 2017 Venue: Our Saviour’s Church, TBS Time:00p.m.by Mrs Oyeyemi Ajayi. Members should please note and attend promptly.
4. MOTHERS’ UNION ENROLMENT:– Classes for 2017 Mothers’ Union Enrolment has started. Kindly liaise with Mrs. Emamoke Dare, for details.
5. WIDOWS’ WELFARE FUND: Kindly donate towards the Fund established to assist the widows of this church and God would visit you and all yours.

OTHER INFORMATION FROM OUR PARISH

1. 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

2. SEND-FORTH FOR THE REVD & MRS ’SEUN ADEYEMI & THREE RETIRED SECURITY PERSONNEL:  The send-forth for The Revd. Dr. & Mrs. Seun Adeyemi and the three retired securitymen would take place at the Church Hall immediately after  the 11 a.m service today, 9th July, 2017 Members are enjoined to attend and  give  them rousing send-forth.
3. HOSPITAL VISITING MINISTRY’S MONTHLY MEETING:- Members of the HVM will have a brief meeting immediately after the 8a.m service today. All members are encouraged to attend promptly.
4. ELDERS FELLOWSHIP: The monthly meeting of the Elders’ Fellowship of Our Saviour’s Church, T.B.S, Lagos will hold on 12th July, 2017 in the Chapel Extension at 10.00am prompt. We will have our first quarterly Bible Study at this meeting. Please endeavour to be punctual and come with your bibles. All elders of 65 years and above are cordially invited. We will welcome new members.
5. CLERGY WELFARE WEEK: The Lagos Diocesan Clergy Welfare week has been scheduled from Today, Sunday, 9th to Sunday, 23rd July, 2017. Sensitization would take place in all churches on Sunday, 9th July and members are encouraged to make donations from that day until the 23rd July. Kindly donate generously for the welfare of the clergy, particularly those in very difficult missionary areas, the retired bishops, clergy and clergy widows. The Lord will bless you specially as you give in cash or kind for the welfare of the clergy. The cheques should be addressed in favour of ‘CLERGY WELFARE OF LAGOS ANGLICAN DIOCESE’. God bless you.
6. MEETING OF FAC WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF ALL THE MINISTRIES/FELLOWSHIPS IN THE CHURCH: Representatives of all the Ministries/Fellowships in the church should please, attend a meeting with the Finance Advisory Committee on Thursday, 20th July, 2017 at 5.00 p.m.  Venue:  Adetiloye Conference Room.
7. 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.
8. 2017 CHILDREN & YOUTH SUMMER WORKSHOP!! 2 weeks of  Fun, Learning and Spiritual growth.  Date: 24th July – 4th August, 2017.  Time: 9 a.m. – 3p.m. daily.  Venue:  Church premises.  Core skills/Craft lessons on offer include:  ICT Training; Hair Dressing; Musical instruments; Photography/Videography; Ankara craft; and so much more.  Included in the program is a visit to Whispering Palms Resort in the historic town of       Badagry.  Registration for this programme is free.  BUT spaces are VERY Limited. (Only online registered persons will be admitted).  To register, visit www.osc-tbs.org. Registration closes July 14, 2017.  Please note that the closure of registration will not be extended.  Register your children and wards today.  God bless you.
9. 2017 PROFESSIONAL HARVEST: Date: Sunday, 16th July, 2017 at 9 a.m. The Harvest Committee hereby solicits for more advertisements in the Service Programme. Please note the Main Coordinator & Leaders of each profession on the day.  The Group Coordinators had been communicated on what to do accordingly. Main Coordinator  –  Mr & Mrs. Bode Adediji. PROFESSIONS AND     LEADER are shown below
   1. Finance                                                 Mr. Abimbola Olashore
   2. Medical                                                  Prof. J.O.A. Sodipo
   3. Legal                                                      Prof. Itse Sagay
   4. Education                                              Prof. Yetunde Olumide
   5. Architects, Engineer etc                        Chief  & Mrs Femi Majekodunmi
   6. Security/Military                                     Ven. (Brig. Gen) S.B. Akinola
   7. Media                                                     Mrs. Maiden Ibru
   8. Maritime/Aviation/Transport                    Dr. & Mrs. Chris Asoluka
   9. IT/Telecomms                                          Revd Canon & Mrs. Akpos Okoro
   10. Politicians & Civil Servants                      Sir Amechi T. Onianwa
   11. Entrepreneur/Businessmen
   12. Oil & Gas                                                Chief (Dr) & Engr Chika Alex Okafor
   13. Clergy                                                      Ven. & Mrs. Tunde Oyediran
10. ILLEGAL PARKING ON GOVERNMENT ROAD: The Special Adviser to the Governor on Central Business Districts observed the illegal parking of  vehicles within our environment, and advised that members should please, utilize the TBS parking lots being paid for, every Sunday.
11. 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.
12. 2017 SEA SUNDAY:-  The 2017 Sea Sunday takes place today, 9th July, 2017.  The Mission to Seafarers is an outreach arm of the Anglican Communion worldwide through which the teams of chaplains all over the world offer the hand of Christian fellowship and a safe haven for the sick, lonely, exploited and troubled crew of all ranks, nationalities and beliefs in ports in 71 countries.   A collection will be taken next Sunday for their support.

13. 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 after the 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.
14. Banns of Marriage: We announce the Banns of Marriage between: Alex O. Agbi & Elizabeth M. Taiwo. for the second time Any impediment should please be forwarded to the Vicar.
15. INSPIRATIONAL PILGRIMAGE TO ISRAEL:: Registration for Pilgrimage to Israel in November, 2017 has started at Inspirational Pilgrimage at Suite C247, Ikota Complex, Victoria Garden City, Leki Lagos. Visit will be made to Jerusalem, Nazareth, Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes, Caesarea Philippi, the Jordan River, Galilee etc. Packages includes: Visa, Return flight ticket (economy), Airport transfer; Local transportation to Holy sites; Tickets to Holy sites; Hotel accommodation/breakfast, lunch and dinner.  For  registration, please contact 234 1 4610 300; 08033505730, 08023069235, 08131077315. Email: infoloverflight Nigeria.com. Website: www.inspirationalpilgrimage.org.
16. FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:  We share in the pains of Mrs. Adenike Ladenegan (wife), Olugbo, Anu & Kayode (children), grand-children and in-laws on the Call to glory of their husband, father , grand-father and father-in law –  Mr. Babajide Ithiel Ladenega on Wednesday, 5th July, 2017. Aged:  79 years.  Burial arrangement are as follows:  Thursday, 27th July 2017 –  Christian wake at Our Saviour’s Church Hall at 5.00 p.m.;  Friday, 28th July, 2017 –  Burial Service at Our Saviour’s Church at 11.00 a.m.  Please note his residence for condolence visit:  2nd Avenue, 2016 Road, A Close, House 19, Festac Town, Lagos.