Notices for June 11, 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. 2017 WOMEN’S HARVEST: We welcome our Coordinator for this year’s Women’s Harvest – Mrs. Bose Ajayi, her husband – Dr. Ayo Ajayi, their children, grand-children. Also our Mother of the Day, Chief (Mrs) Funke Arthur-Worrey, her children, grand-children, great grand-children, all their invited guests, and members of the congregation. Our prayer is that God would continue to uphold and strengthen us all physically, materially, spiritually and shower His blessings on us all.
   3. 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.
   4. 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 and takes effect from today.  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;

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

      (b)  Choir Practice –  6.00 p.m.   (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

      (c)  Mid-Week Prayer –  6.00 p.m. “Divine Intervention” (Wednesdays)

      (d)  Women’s Guild Meeting/Bible Study –  4.00 p.m.  (Wednesdays)

      (e)  Bible Study   –  3.00 p.m. & 6.00 p.m. (Fridays)

      (f)   “Divine Encounter”  (Vigil)  –  10.00 p.m.  (Last Fridays)

      (g)  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. A roster is being worked upon for all the families in the church, and should be out in due course.  Should your family want an earlier harvest, kindly liaise with the Admin’s Office or any of the Year 2017 Harvest Committee members.
6. FATHERS’ DAY CELEBRATION:   Please note that next Sunday, 18th June, 2017 is Fathers’ Day. We shall celebrate at the 9.00a.m. Combined Holy Communion Service. Members should please note, and pray for the success of the programme.
7. 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 6:  Date: Wednesday, 14th June, 2017. Topic: “Obedience is better than sacrifice” (Zach. 7: 1 – 14) Time: 4.00 p.m. by Mrs. Ijeoma Chuks-Okoye. May you be richly blessed as you attend.
3. GIRLS’ & LADIES GUILD PROGRAMME: Ikoyi Archdeaconry Fathers’ Day Printing Workshop on Saturday, 17th June, 2017 at St. John’s Church, Falomo. Time 10.00 a.m. Members should please note and attend promptly. 
4. YOUNG WIVES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME: Date: Sunday, 18th June, 2017 Topic: “Family Altar at the feet of Jesus” Gen. 33: 18 – 20; Deut. 6: 4 – 9) by Mrs. Aanu Koleowo. May you be richly blessed as you attend.
5. WOMEN’S WAVE OF PRAYERS: Date: Wednesday, 21st June – Saturday, 24th June, 2017 at the Chapel. Time: 4.00 p.m. each day. Women are encourage to please, attend.
6. FEAST OF JOHN THE BAPTIST: The Feast of John the Baptist service would hold on Saturday, 24th June, 2017 at 10.00 a.m. in the church. Dress code: White & Blue or White & green. All are invited.
7. MID-YEAR THANKSGIVING BY WOMEN’S & GIRLS’ ORGANISATIONS: The Diocesan Women’s & Girls’ Organizations Mid-Year Thanksgiving comes up on Sunday, 25th June, 2017 at St. Peter’s Church, ikota at 1 p.m. Women are to be seated by 12.30 p.m. The church bus leaves the premises at 11.30 a.m. Dress code: White & Blue or White & green. All are invited.
8. INFORMATION FOR THE WOMEN – RE: OUR SAVIOUR’S CHURCH WOMEN’S WHATSAPP:- All our women should please note that the Women’s Whatsapp platform created is only meant for information & notices from the Diocese and the Archdeaconry.  Do not post anything there, please.
9. REGISTRATION FOR 2017 MOTHERS’ UNION ENROLMENT:– Members willing to enrol into Mothers’ Union for the year 2017 should please put down their names and telephone nos. with the Vicar’s wife (Mrs. F. Oyediran) or with the Admin. Manager today or within the week.
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. 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. ARCHDEACONRY READERS MEETING: Date: Today, Sunday, 11th June, 2017 at 1.30 p.m. Venue: Church of the Nativity, Parkview Estate, Ikoyi. All our Readers should please, take note.
3. ARCHDEACONRY LADGOS MEETING: Holding at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos next Sunday, 18th June, 2017 at 1.30 p.m. Members of Stewards should please, take note and attend punctually.
4. CONFIRMATION CLASSES FOR YEAR 2017: Interested candidates, aged 13 years and above who have not been confirmed, are to obtain registration form from the admin Manager’s office. The class starts on Sunday, 25th June, 2017 immediately after the 11.00am service   
5. A CROSS OVER NIGHT INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE YEAR: A special vigil tagged “Do not doubt…for the Lord will do great thing” holds on Friday, 30th June, 2017. As directed by the Holy Spirit, there is going to be a special prayer session for all our children, especially the first child of his/her parents. Please come with all your children especially the first child. You can also come with their photographs where your child (ren) are not readily available.
6. FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (FAC) MEETING WITH LEADERS OF MINISTRIES FELLOWSHIPS & SERVICE GROUPS: All the leaders of Ministries/Fellowships and Service groups in the church should note the meeting slated for next Sunday, 18th June, 2017 immediately after the Joint Fathers’ Day Service.
7. ELDERS FELLOWSHIP OF OUR SAVIOUR’S CHURCH, TBS, LAGOS: The monthly meeting of the Elders Fellowship of Our Saviour’s Church TBS, Lagos will take place on Wednesday 14th June, 2017 in the Chapel Extension at 10.00am prompt. All elders of 65 years and above in the church are cordially invited. We look forward to welcoming new members.
8. INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING: Members of the Investment Committee meet on Wednesday, 14th June, 2017 at 12noon at the usual venue. All members are gratefully requested to be present punctually.
9. 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.
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. SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRY NOTICE TO PARENTS/GUARDIAN: Parents/Guardians are encouraged to please, send their teenage children to the Teenage class for services. They should not sit with their parents/guardians in the Adult Church. The Teenage Church is well suited and organized to cater for teenagers. God bless.
12. 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.
13. APPRECIATION: On behalf of the Moka family, we wish to express our deepest appreciation to the Vicar, the Curates and the entire congregation of Our Saviour’s Church T.B.S. on the part played in the successful burial of our mother Nneokwukwe Rhoda Ijenwa Moka on 26th May, 2017. Your prayers, words of encouragement, participation and gifts were well appreciated! Thank you and God bless you all.
14. 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.