Notices for June 18, 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 congratulate all our fathers and fathers-in-waiting on this Fathers’ Day! We pray that God will make them successful fathers and responsive heads of their various homes. We appreciate our Sunday School children, Youths, our wives/mothers, and Men’s Christian Fellowship, for blessing us with some messages respectively through songs, drama and gifts today.
   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 Chruch 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. 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 /Health Talk: Date: Wednesday, 21st June, 2017. Topic: “Dental Cares” Time: 4.00 p.m. by Dr. Biola Mohammed. May you be richly blessed as you attend.
3. YOUNG WIVES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME: Date: Today, 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. MID-YEAR THANKSGIVING BY WOMEN’S & GIRLS’ ORGANISATIONS: The Diocesan Women’s & Girls’ Organizations Mid-Year Thanksgiving comes up next 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.
7. 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.
8. REGISTRATION FOR 2017 MOTHERS’ UNION ENROLMENT:– Members willing to enroll 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.
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. 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. APPRECIATION: 2017 WOMEN’S HARVEST: The Vicar, the PCC and Harvest Committee appreciate and thank those who contributed in various ways in making our 2017 Women’s Harvest of last Sunday a huge success. We especially thank the Co-ordinators, Dr. Ayo & Mrs. Bose Ajayi, our Mother of the Day, Chief (Mrs.) Funke Arthur-Worrey, their families and their supporters, for the love and fellowship shown. God bless you all!.
3. 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 today Sunday, 18th June, 2017 immediately after the Joint Fathers’ Day Service.
4. 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 should in case your child(ren) are not readily available.
5. MID-YEAR THANKSGIVING:  The Directorate of LADGOS, Readers and Altar Servers’ Mid-Year Thanksgiving Service holds today 18th June, 2017 at Immanuel Church, Mobil Road at 3.00 p.m.
6. 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 next Sunday, 25^th June, 2017 immediately after the 11.00am service.
7. HOSPITAL VISITING MINISTRY /CHURCH CLINIC: will be visiting the Massey Street Children’s Hospital and the Annex with gifts immediately after the combined service today.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
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. 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.
13. FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT/ ARRANGEMENT: We share in the pains of:
    1. Mrs Idowu Aramide Dosunmu on the call to glory of her younger sister – Mrs  Alaba Olushola Oladiran. Aged: 62 years. Funeral arrangement are as follows; Thursday, 22nd June, 2017 – Christian Wake at Our Saviour’s Church Hall. Time: 5.00 p.m; Friday, 23rd June, 2017 – Burial Service at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS at 11.00am.
    2. The family of Late Mr. Matthew Jacob (of Ikoyi Club Pro-Shop), who was called to glory on Thursday, 15th June, 2017. Aged 74years. Funeral  arrangement to be announced later.