Notices for July 17, 2016

GREETINGS AND FELICITATION

1. 1. We are excited and very happy to have all our parishioners at this service. We pray that God will pour His blessings and Spirit upon you immeasurably now and always. He will make a way for each of you even where there seems to be no way. You will continue to be kept under the shadow of His wings in Jesus name.
   2. We welcome all our eminent guests with overwhelming joy and profound gratitude. We appeal to them to kindly wait to see the ‘WELCOME TEAM” after the service. They should please take the exit on the Lectern side and also fill the “First Timers’ Form” and return it to the ‘WELCOME TEAM’. Please study our weekly Bulletin and attend our programmes and activities as enshrined therein. God bless you richly.
   3. We congratulate all BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS of this week and felicitate with them. God Almighty will equip and anoint them to live long in sound health, renewed strength and peace, and they will all fulfil their divine mandate in Jesus name. Happy Birthday. Hurray and cheers!
2. OUR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES: We are continuing with all these with renewed enthusiasm and passion after the celebration of Easter. We appeal to all our parishioners and other worshippers to show more interest and attend punctually. They are for our spiritual edification and total well-being. They are as follows:
   1. Daily Holy Communion @ 7.15 a.m. from Mondays to Fridays
   2. Hour of Divine Intervention on Wednesdays @ 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
   3. Bible Study on Fridays @ 3.00 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. & 6.00 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
   4. Overcomer’s Hour – First Day of the month @ 6.30 a.m. to 7.00 a.m.
   5. Glorious Night – Last Fridays of the month @ 11.00 p.m. to 5.00 a.m
   6. Workers’ Retreat – as the Vicar deems appropriate.
3. 2016 O.S.C. CHILDREN AND YOUTH SUMMER WORKSHOP IS HERE AGAIN! Our 2-week Children and Youth Summer Workshop holds between 25/07 – 05/08/2016. The Youth Committee has packaged yet another interesting time for the benefit of our children , youths, and young adults. Core skills on offer include MUSIC, CRAFT, PHOTOGRAPHY, ICT Excursion trip, MAD SCIENCE are few special highlights. Also featuring are personalities such as ICE – MAN and “IK“ ( The Voice) on this year’s programme.     There is a special session prepared for young adults. Don’t be left out !!!!.   Lunch, Games and General Counselling topics will be offered.

Please pick the Registration Forms from the Administrative office at N4,000 per person. Hurry! Register your children and Wards today. God bless you.

4. INVITATION TO OUR FIRST MONTHLY EVENING OF PRAISE:- You are cordially invited to our First Evening of Praise holding today at 5.00 p.m. Sir (Dr) Alex & Engr. (Mrs) Favour Chika Okafor’s family are sponsoring this month’s Evening of Praise.   Kindly come with your family and friends to fellowship in the presence of the people of God, enjoy the evening and be richly blessed. Enough preparation had been made for entertainment after the service. We await more sponsorship
5. FAMILY HARVEST: 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 complete the enclosed form and return to members of the Guild of Stewards or the Admin’s Office, so as to prepare the roster without much delay.
6. 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:
   1. Altar Cross (should be the latest and with steps)
   2. Imported sets of chasubles for the use of the Priests, for the    celebration of Holy Communion.
   3. Processional Cross for the Altar Servers (imported)
   4. Toyota buses (High roof & Medium room)
   5. Copies of Hymn Books

INFORMATION FROM THE DIOCESE

1. DIOCESAN YOUTH DIRECTORATE ANNUAL CAMPING EXERCISE:- The camping exercise will start on Wednesday, 27th July to Saturday, 30th July, 2016 at the Diocesan Multipurpose Complex, Igboye, Epe. The camp fee is N3,000.00 per participant, and payment to be made or or before 13th July, 2016. For more information, kindly contact Ven. Ife Okupevi on 0805-314-1466 or Ven. Williams Mehisan on 0803-324-5727.
2. DIOCESAN ELDERS’ FELLOWSHIP ANNUAL THANKSGIVING:- Date: Sunday, 31st July, 2016 at Parish level, during the service. All Elders and friends should please note.

WOMEN’S & GIRLS’ ORGANIZATIONS

1. 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.
2. WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING/TALK: Date: Wednesday, 20th July, 2016 – Health Talk on “Gout” by Dr. B.O. Koleowo.   Time: 4.00p.m. May you be richly blessed as you attend.
3. CLASSES FOR 2016 MOTHERS’ UNION ENROLMENT:- The class for 2016 Mothers’ Union Enrolment holds today, immediately after the first service at the Chapel Extension. Members should please be punctual.
4. COLLECTION OF SACRIFICE CARDS: Please be informed that henceforth, the collection of sacrifice cards will be done at the main entrance of the church after the withdrawal hymn. Members should please note and comply.
5. YOUNG WIVES’ FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME POSTPONED: The Young Wives’ Fellowship programme has been postponed due to the Women’s Conference going on today.
6. LADIES & GIRLS’ GUILD WORKSHOP:- Date: Saturday, 23rd July, 2016 at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos. Members should please note and attend.
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.

OTHER INFORMATION FROM OUR PARISH

1. CONFIRMATION CLASS: Confirmation class will hold immediately after the second Service today. Confirmation Service is scheduled for Sunday, 16th October, 2016 at 9 a.m.
2. 2016 PROFESSIONAL HARVEST: Date: Sunday, 24th July, 2016 at 9 a.m. The Harvest Committee hereby solicits for more advertisements in the Service Programme.

Please note the Group Leaders and Coordinators of each profession on the day:          

1. Legal: Prof. Itse Sagay, Barr. Ibilola Jegede, Barr. Paul Obi &  Barr. Ize Matebese             
2. Education – Chief (Mrs) Sarumi, Prof. Yetunde Olumide,  Dr (Mrs) Sola Dublin-Green              
3. Medical – Prof. J.O.A. Sodipo, Dr Erere Otrofanowei, Mrs. Regina Ezenwa  
4. Architects, Engineers & Real Estate Professionals – Sir Nat Okechukwu, Mr. Bode Adediji, Arc. Ayo Onajide, Engr Guy Otobo 
5. Oil & Gas – Mr. Oribi Bipialaka, Mr. Tunji Oyebanji  
6. Accountants, Economics, Tax Professionals etc. – Ms Modeleola Jegede, Mrs. Hope Ibe, Angela Nicol; Mr. Ewere Okumbor
7. Civil Servants, Politicians & other government officials –    Barr. Ziggy Azike, Engr. Chuma Ngini;
8. Media, Entertainers, Artists & Multemedia practitioners – Mr. Osa Sonny Adun;
9. Military & Para-military – Army, Navy, Airforce, Police, immigration, Customs, Civil Defence etc. – Ven S.B. Akinola, Lt. Cdr. Tochukwu Oguchi, Maj Gen. Napoleon Amarie,
10. Maritime, Transport & Aviation – Chief (Dr) Chris Asoluka, Lady Chinyere Azike
11. Home Makers – Mrs. Fadeke Oyediran, other clergy wives
12. Clergy – Ven. Tunde Oyediran, other Curates.

3. ELDERS’ FELLOWSHIP OF OUR SAVIOUR’S CHURCH:- The monthly meeting of the Elders’ Fellowship will take place on Wednesday, 20th July, 2016 in the Chapel Extension at 10 a.m. prompt. The Vicar will address the Fellowship at this first meeting of the second half of the year. All elders of 65 years and above are cordially invited.
4. FREE EYE SCREENING FOR CATARACT SURGERY:- This free eye screening and surgery organised by some Indian doctors will take place on the following Saturdays,   July 23, August, 6, 13, 20, 2016 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Free Eye Camp, Rotary Club of Lagos, 1, D’Alberto Road, Palmgrove, Ilupeju, Lagos.
5. CLERGY LEAVE ROSTER (2016):- The clergy will take their well deserved rest in turns as per the times listed below: (1) Vicar – July 25 – August 8 & October 17th – November 14th; (2) Revd Canon Clement Iwuoha – August 16 – September 14; (3) Revd Canon Festus Ajayi – August 18 – September 4; (4) Revd Canon OreOluwa Agbelusi – August 1 – August 28; (5) Revd Canon Akpoghene Okoro – November 1 – November 28; (6) Revd Canon Taiwo Awosika – Sept. 5 – Sept. 18; Oct. 3 – Oct. 16; (7) Revd Charles Ezeh – Oct. 3 – October 30; (8) Revd Dr. Seun Adeyemi – Sept. 1 – Sept. 28.
6. 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 – GB10UBUK23579701629800.

      Thank you and God bless you as you support His work through this church.

7. Banns of Marriage: We announce the Banns of Marriage between the Ifeoma Ononuju Onianwa & Frank Odinaka Adekweh for the Third time.   Any impediment should please be forwarded to the Vicar.
8. JOB VACANCY- Sales Assistant:   A vibrant retail sales assistant to help customers identify and purchase what they need from our retail outlet. The candidate will be expected to deliver high class customer experience and drive sales volumes up. Interested candidates must possess minimum of OND in a relevant field,must be fluent in English language, have some knowledge of book keeping/accounting. Previous experience in a similar role will be an added advantage. Kindly apply by sending an application via email address: boarnergespharmacy@yahoo.com attaching C.V as well. For further enquiries, call: 08059001785.

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT & ARRANGEMENT:

Funeral arrangements for:

1.  Mr. Emmanuel Ogunyiriubo Obi (father-in-law of Revd Charles Ezeh) Service of songs hold on Thursday, 28th July, 2016 at his compound – Oparaodukwu, Mboke Village, Ihiagwa, Owerri West LGA, Imo State; Friday, 29th July, 2016 – Funeral service and interment follows at the cemetery.
2. Mrs. Gladys Olufunmilayo Adesola (mother of Assistant Organist).:  Christian wake on Tuesday, 19th July at Hoare’s Memorial Cathedral Hall, 321 Herbert Macaulay Street, Yaba, Lagos at 5 p.m.; Funeral Service on Wednesday, 20th July, 2016 at The Cathedral Church of St. Jude, Freeman/Ondo Street, Ebute-Metta, Lagos at 10 a.m.Reception at Harbour Point Event Hall, Willmot Point Close, Victoria Island. Outing Service on Sunday 24th July, 2016 at the Cathedral Church of St. Jude, Ebute-Metta at 10 a.m.
3. Dr. Taiwo Odusanya : Tuesday, 19th July, 2016 – Service of Songs in Our Saviour’s Church Hall at 5.00 p.m.
4. Olorogun Senator Felix Ibru, CON – Thursday, 28th July, 2016 – Service of Songs in Lagos from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday 29th July, 2016 – Commendation Service in Lagos – 9 a.m.; Saturday, 30th July, 2016 – Funeral Service in Ughelli at 9 a.m.; Burial in Agbara-otor and Reception in Ughelli.
5. Lady Beatrice Offor :   Christian wake on Thursday, 28th July, 2016 in her home town, Adazi Ani, Aniocha LGA, Anambra State; Friday, 29th July, 2016 – Funeral service at St. Jude’s Church, Adazi Ani, Anambra State
6. Dr. AquaDon Emmanuel Umoren – Service of Songs on Thursday, 4th August, 2016 at Harbour Point Event Hall, Willmot Point Close, Victoria Island by 5 p.m; Funeral Service at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos on Friday, 5th August, 2016 at 10 a.m. Outing Service on Sunday, 7th August, 2016 during the 8 a.m service.
7. Dr. Ebenezer Aboyowa Ikomi (Aged: 86 Years) – Service of songs on Thursday, 4th August, 2016 at 5.00 p.m in Our Saviour’s Church Hall; Funeral Service at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos on Friday, 5th August, 2016 at 12 Noon.