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Notices for July 3, 2016

GREETINGS AND FELICITATION

    1. We praise, glorify and appreciate God for the privilege of seeing the beginning of the second half of this year. We also congratulate ourselves for starting the month of perfection and rest. The Lord will perfect all that concerns us and give us rest from all unprofitable labour. He will destroy every yoke in our lives and take us to a higher ground 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. 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.
  4. FAMILY HARVEST OF MRS STELLA AGU WITH 4TH YEAR MEMORIAL OF LATE ENGR. SIMEON C. AGU ON SUNDAY, 10TH JULY, 2016 DURING THE 1100HRS SERVICE.
  5. THE NEEDS OF OUR PARISH: We thank all our members for your continual supports, generosity 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. TRINITY ORDINATION: We congratulate those to be made deacons and those to be ordained as priests at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina today. The service starts at 11.30 a.m. Please pray for all the candidates for fruitful ministry.   God bless you all as you attend the service.
  2. 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.
  3. CLERGY WELFARE WEEK:– The Lagos Diocesan Clergy Welfare week still continue till Sunday, 10th July, 2016. 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 (DIOCESE OF LAGOS). God bless you.
  4. 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF DIOCESE OF EGBA – INVITATION TO A PLEASANT EVENING WITH THE DIOCESAN BISHOP OF EGBA:- The Diocesan Bishop of Egba, The Rt. Revd. Oludaisi Adekunle invites you to ‘Pleasant Evening’ to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Diocese today, 3rd July, 2016 at Bishop Adelakun Howels Memorial Church, Hogan Bassey Crescent, Surulere, Lagos from 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. The Chief Host is The Most Revd (Prof) Adebayo D. Akinde, Archbishop, Province of Lagos & Bishop, Diocese of Lagos Mainland.
  5. LAGOS DIOCESAN MEDICAL COMMISSION 2016 ANNUAL SEMINAR:- The annual seminar of the Lagos Diocesan Medical Commission comes up on Saturday, 9th July, 2016 at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos. Time: 10.00 a.m. Speaker: Dr. B. O. Koleowo, MBBS (Ibadan), MSc Occupational Medicine (London), FWACP. Consultant Occupational Health Physician. Topic: ‘THE EFFECT OF WORK ON HEALTH’. You are all cordially invited.

 

WOMEN’S & GIRLS’ ORGANIZATIONS

  1. 2016 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE:- This year’s annual Women’s Conference would start from Thursday, 14th to Sunday, 17th July, 2016. Those that had earlier registered should please note and attend.
  2. 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.
  3. IKOYI ARCHDEACONRY WOMEN’S QUARTERLY MEETING:- Date:   Sunday, 10th July 2016.     Venue: St. John’s Church, Falomo.   Dress code: White & Green.
  4. MOTHERS’ UNION MEETING/TALK: Date: Tuesday, 5th July, 2016 – Talk on “Domestic Abuse” by Mrs. Ifeoma Nwokolo.   Time: 4.00p.m. May you be richly blessed as you attend.
  5. WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING/TALK: Date: Wednesday, 6th July, 2016 – Prayer meeting/Testimony on “The hour of joy” (Psalm 30: 5) by Mrs. Dumebi Onugha   Time: 4.00p.m. May you be richly blessed as you attend.
  6. CLASSES FOR 2016 MOTHERS’ UNION ENROLMENT:- The class for 2016 Mothers’ Union Enrolment would start today, immediately after the first service at the Chapel Extension. Those still interested should please join the class.
  7. SACRIFICE CARDS: We appreciate most sincerely all our women for their generousity ans sacrifice in this regard. The Lord will reward them bountifully and solve all their problems in Jesus name. We still appeal that they should please, not relent and God will do incredible things in their lives in Jesus’ name.
  8. LADIES & GIRLS’ GUILD INCLUDING BOYS’ PROGRAMME: Date: Today, after the first service. Prayer meeting on “‘Be righteous (Prov. 11: 1-9)” by Mrs. Uche Maria.
  9. 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: No confirmation class today due to the Ordination Service at the Cathedral.
  2. ELDERS’ FELLOWSHIP OF OUR SAVIOUR’S CHURCH:- The Elders’ Fellowship meeting which should take place on Wednesday, 13th July, 2016 has been postponed to Wednesday, 20th July, 2016. Mrs. Victoria Odia’s funeral service takes place on Wednesday, 13th July at 11 a.m. Elders should please attend the service in their uniform.
  3. 2016 PROFESSIONAL HARVEST – REQUEST FOR ADVERTISEMENT IN THE SERVICE PROGRAMME: The 2016 Professional Harvest comes up on Sunday, 24th July, 2016. It would be a Joint Service at 9 a.m. Further details on the Harvest will be posted next Sunday. The Harvest Committee hereby solicits for advertisements in the Service Programme. The advert rates are as follows: Outside Back Cover – N350,000.00; Inside Back Cover – N250,000.00; Inside Front Cover – N250,000.00; Inside Full Page – N100,000.00; Inside Half Page – N50,000.00 and Inside Quarter Page – N30,000 (All in full colour). Kindly liaise with either the Admin.Manager on 0802-307-7347 or any of the Harvest Committee members, for more information.
  4. PARISH MONTHLY PRAISE NIGHT:- We thank God for members that have responded to our call for the sponsorship of our monthly Praise Night that would commence from July, 2016, and appeal for those still willing to please liaise with the Vicar or any of the Curates, for details.
  5. 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.

  1. BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME: Programme – Breakthrough Fellowship: Date: Monday, 4th July, 2016. Time: 6-8 p.m. Venue: Chapel. Intercession by Mr. Daniel Usiade. Please come and you will be richly blessed. Executive meeting comes thereafter.
  2. 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 – June 23 – July 6; August 18 – September 4;
    4. Revd Canon OreOluwa Agbelusi – August 1 – August 28; (5)
    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.
  3. Banns of Marriage: We announce the Banns of Marriage between the following:
    1. Temitope Olubusola Olanipekun & Ademola Oladele Adesina for the SECOND time
    2. Oluyemisi Olawunmi Amoda & Aina Funmilade Adegbayi for the THIRD time.
    3. Ifeoma Ononuju Onianwa & Frank Odinaka Adekweh for the FIRST time.

Any impediment should please be forwarded to the Vicar.

 

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS & ARRANGEMENTS:

Funeral arrangements for:

  1.  Mrs. Victoria Ebun Odia: Tuesday, 12th July, 2016 – Service of Songs at 5.00 p.m.; Venue: Church Hall; Wednesday, 13th July, 2016 – Funeral service at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos at 11.00 a.m. Interment follows at Ikoyi Cemetry.   Reception at Our Saviour’s Church Hall, Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island. Interment follows at Ikoyi Cemetry. Reception at Our Saviour’s Church Hall, Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island.
  2. Mr. Joshua Iheanacho Ugoji: Thursday, 7th July, 2016 – Service of Songs at his compound, Umundula Orji, Imo State at 5.00 p.m.; Friday, 8th July, 2016, Funeral Service at Emmanuel Anglican Church, Ihitte-Oha Uratta Orji, Owerri at 11.00 a.m. Interment follows at his compound.
  3. 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.
  4. Mr. Joseph Egwim (Kelvin’s eldest brother) – Funeral ceremonies on 8th & 9th July, 2016 at late Edward Egwim’s compound in Amaogwugwu Obazu Mbieri, Mbaitolu LGA of Imo State.  
  5. Dr. AquaDon Emmanuel Umoren – Funeral Service at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos on Friday, 5th August, 2016 at 10 a.m.
  6. Dr. Ebenezer Aboyowa Ikomi (Aged: 86 Years) – Service of songs on Thursday, 4th August, 2016 at 5.00 p.m.; Funeral Service at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos on Friday, 5th August, 2016 at 1200 Noon.  

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