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Notices for July 31, 2016

GREETINGS AND FELICITATION

    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. APPRECIATION- RE: 2016 PROFESSIONALS’ HARVEST:- We bless God for the success recorded at our Year 2016 Professionals’ Harvest last Sunday. We appreciate our Main Co-ordinator, Dr. Peter & Mrs. Helen Nmadu; their family, supporters, all the Group  Leaders and Coordinators of the respective professional groups, our invited guests and members of the congregation, for  your full support that made the Harvest a real funfare & success.  May God continue to protect you from perils and dangers of this world, and shower His blessings on you all.
  3. 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.
  1. 2016 O.S.C. CHILDREN AND YOUTH SUMMER WORKSHOP IS HERE AGAIN! Our 2-week Children and Youth Summer Workshop ends on Friday, 05/08/2016.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 chassubles 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

 

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. 140TH ANNIVERSARY OF MARY SUMNER’S DAY: Date: Tuesday,  August 9, 2016.  To mark this year’s Mary Sumner’s Day with 140th Anniversary of its existence, the ceremony would start at 3.00 p.m with Holy Communion Service in the Chapel and other ceremonies thereafter.  Members in are to come in their Mary Sumner’s uniforms.
  3. MOTHERS’ UNION PROGRAMME: Date: Tuesday, 2nd August,  2016 –  Topic: “Forgiveness in marriage” by  Mrs. Anu Koleowo.   Time: 4.00p.m.  May you be richly blessed as you attend.
  4. WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING/TALK: Date: Wednesday, 3rd August, 2016 –  Prayer meeting/Testimony on “Having confidence in God (Psalm 27: 3; I John 5: 14-15)” by  Mrs. Nneka Chris-Asoluka.   Time: 4.00p.m.  May you be richly blessed as you attend.
  5. CLASSES FOR 2016 MOTHERS’ UNION ENROLMENT:- The class for 2016 Mothers’ Union Enrolment holds today, immediately after the service at the Chapel Extension. Members should please be punctual.
  6. BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP MEETING (Lagos Zone):  Date:  Saturday, 6th August, 2016 at 8 a.m. in the Chapel.
  7. IKOYI ARCHDEACONRY MONTHLY PRAYER MEETING will hold on Friday, 5th August, 2016 at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS at 5.00 p.m. The topic: ‘Have faith in God (Mark 11: 22)’
  8. GIRLS & LADIES GUILD (INCLUDING BOYS) ANNUAL HOLIDAY CAMP:- Date:  Thursday, 4th August  to Sunday, 7th August, 2016 at Faith Plaza.  Those attending should put down their names with any of the Curates’ wives today.  Time of departure:  10 a.m.
  9. COLLECTION OF SACRIFICE CARDS: Please be informed that  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.
  10. 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 Service today. Confirmation Service is scheduled for Sunday, 16th October, 2016 at 9 a.m.
  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 –  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.
  3. 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.

  1. BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP MEETING:- Programme:  Breakthrough Fellowship.  Date:  Monday, 1st August, 2016,  Time:  6-8 p.m.  Venue:  Chapel.  Intercessory prayers to be led by The Revd Canon Akpoghene Okoro.
  2. FREE EYE SCREENING FOR CATARACT SURGERY:- This free eye screening and surgery organised by some Indian doctors will take place on the following Saturdays,   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.
  3. Banns of Marriage: We announce the Banns of Marriage between:
    1. Ejeh Chukwuka Kingsley & Nwaokoro Anthonia Chinwe
    2. Chuba Vincent Ogbue & Nwamaka Maxine Omuwunmi Odii. 

Any impediment  should please be forwarded to the Vicar.

 

 FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT & ARRANGEMENT:

  1.  We share in the pains of the following:
    1. The Revd Canon OreOluwa & Mrs. Ibi Agbelusi on the call to glory of their mother and mother-in-law, Mrs Grace Abosede Agbelusi, who was called to glory on Sunday, 24th July, 2016.  Funeral details to be announced later.
    2. Chief (Mrs) Edith Animashawun on the call to glory of her husband, Baron Kayode Animashawun, OFR.  Aged:  83 years.  He was buried on Saturday, 23rd July, 2016.  Prayers and Reception at his residence Sango Otta today 31st July, 2016 at 11.00 a.m.
  2. Funeral arrangements for:
    1. Olorogun Senator Felix Ibru, CON –  Wednesday, 3rd August, 2016 – Funeral Service at All saints Cathedral, Ughelli at 10 a.m.;  Burial in Agbara-otor and Reception in Ughelli.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.

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