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Notices for June 25, 2017

GREETINGS AND FELICITATION

    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 welcome our Bible Study Coordinator of today, The Rt. Revd. Dr. Abraham O. Akinlalu and his wife, the Bishop of Oke-Osun Diocese and pray that God will continue to bless their episcopal ministry as they have been used of God to bless us 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;
    1. Daily Holy Communion @ 7.15 a.m. (Mondays to Fridays)
    2. Choir Practice – 6.00 p.m. (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
    3. Mid-Week Prayer – 6.00 p.m. “Divine Intervention” (Wednesdays)
    4. Women’s Guild Meeting/Bible Study – 4.00 p.m. (Wednesdays)
    5. Bible Study – 3.00 p.m. & 6.00 p.m. (Fridays)
    6. “Divine Encounter” (Vigil) – 10.00 p.m. (Last Fridays)
    7. 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. 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.
  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.

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.

 

INFORMATION FROM THE DIOCESE:

  1. LAGOS DIOCESAN MEDICAL COMMISSION: Invite you to its 2017 Annual Seminar. Topic: Healthy Lifestyle: Nutrition A Way To Correct Overweight And Underweight. Date: Saturday, 8th July, 2017 Time: 10.00am prompt, Venue: Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos, Speaker: Patience Chimah, The Registered Dietician Nutritionist, (LUTH), Idiaraba.

 

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. MID-YEAR THANKSGIVING: Date: Today, Sunday, 25th June, 2017. Time: 1.00 p.m. Venue: St. Peter’s Church, Ikota.
  3. WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING /CONTEMPORARY ISSUE: Date: Wednesday, 28th June, 2017. Topic: “Be the change you want to see” Time: 4.00 p.m. by Dr. Mrs. Furo Weli. May you be richly blessed as you attend.
  4. WOMEN’S GUILD: Provincial Day of Fasting and Prayer Date: Friday, 30th June, 2017 at Parish level. Time: 4.00 p.m.
  5. THE BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP MEETING (LAGOS ZONE): Date: Saturday, 1st July, 2017 – Topic: “Your children as cornerstone” by Ven. Samuel Uhie, Time: 8.00 a.m. May you be richly blessed as you attend.
  6. 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.
  7. MOTHERS’ UNION ENROLMENT:– Classes for 2017 Mothers’ Union Enrolment has started. Kindly liaise with Mrs. Emamoke Dare, for details.

 

OTHER INFORMATION FROM OUR PARISH

  1. YEAR 2017 HARVEST DATES: Please note our harvest dates for the year 2017:
    1. Rogation Sunday/Harvest Launch – May 21, 2017
    2. Women’s Harvest – June 11, 2017
    3. Professionals’ Harvest – July 16, 2017
    4. Children’s Harvest – September 10, 2017
    5. Adults’ Harvest – October 8, 2017
  2. THE PARISH CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING:- The PCC members will meet on Thursday, 29th June, 2017 at 5.00 p.m. Venue: Church Hall All members are to please collect their papers from the Front Office today or within the week.
  3. SEND-FORTH FOR THE REVD & MRS ’SEUN ADEYEMI & THREE RETIRED SECURITY PERSONNEL: July 9, 2017 after the 11.00am service. There will be send-forth for the Revd. Dr. & Mrs. Seun Adeyemi and the three securitymen that retired recently in the Church Reception. Members are enjoined to attend and give them rousing send-forth.
  4. CLERGY WELFARE WEEK: The Lagos Diocesan Clergy Welfare week has been scheduled from Sunday, 9th to Sunday, 23rd July, 2017. Sensitization would take place in all churches on Sunday, 9th July and members are encouraged to make donations from that day until the 23rd July. 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 OF LAGOS ANGLICAN DIOCESE’. God bless you.
  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 should in case your child(ren) are not readly available.
  6. 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.
  7. 2017 CHILDREN & YOUTH SUMMER WORKSHOP!! 2 weeks of Fun, Learning and Spiritual growth. Date: 24th July – 4th August, 2017. Time: 9 a.m. – 3p.m. daily. Venue: Church premises. Core skills/Craft lessons on offer include: ICT Training; Hair Dressing; Musical instruments; Photography/Videography; Ankara craft; and so much more. Included in the program is a visit to Whispering Palms Resort in the historic town of Badagry. Registration for this programme is free. BUT spaces are VERY Limited. (Only online registered persons will be admitted). To register, visit www,osc-tbs.org. Registration closes July 14, 2017. Please note that the closure of registration will not be extended. Register your children and wards today. God bless you.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. APPRECIATION FROM: THE ONUORA UTOMI ONIANWA FAMILY MEMBERS: express their heartfelt appreciation to the Clergy and members of the church for the love shown towards them since the passing of their husband and father. May God continue to bless and sustain you, in Jesus’ name.

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