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Notices for June 26, 2016

GREETINGS AND FELICITATION

    1. 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.
    2. We also welcome our preacher of today, The Ven. Muyiwa Oyewole, who has also come to sensitise us on the Clergy Appreciation week starting today.
  2. 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!
  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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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 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
  7. IKOYI ARCHDEACONRY BOARD MEETING:- Ikoyi Archdeaconry Board meeting comes up on Tuesday, 28th June, 2016 at 5.00 p.m. Venue: Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos. All members of the Board should endeavour to attend promptly.

 

INFORMATION FROM THE DIOCESE

  1. 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.
  2. CLERGY WELFARE WEEK:- The Lagos Diocesan Clergy Welfare week has been scheduled from today Sunday, 26th June to Sunday, 10th July, 2016. Sensitization would take place in all churches today and members are encouraged to make donations from today until the 10th 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 (DIOCESE OF LAGOS). God bless you.
  3. 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. REGISTRATION FOR 2016 MOTHERS’ UNION ENROLMENT:– Members willing to enrol into Mothers’ Union for the year 2016 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.
  2. MID-YEAR THANKSGIVING BY WOMEN’S & GIRLS’ ORGANIZATIONS:- The Diocesan Women’s & Girls’ Organisations Mid-Year Thanksgiving comes up today Sunday, 26th June, 2016 at St. Paul’s Church, Kirikri at 1 p.m. Women are to be seated by 12.30 p.m. The church bus leaves the premises at 11.00 a.m. Dress code: White & Blue or White & Green.
  3. 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.
  4. WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING/TALK: Date: Wednesday, 29th June, 2016 – Visit to less privileged. Time: 4.00p.m. May you be richly blessed as you attend.
  5. PROVINCIAL DAY OF FASTING AND PRAYER:- Date: Thursday, 30th June, 2016. All women should please note and assemble in the Chapel at 5.00 p.m. for prayers. Coordinator: Lady May Onumodu.
  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. IKOYI ARCHDEACONRY MONTHLY PRAYER MEETING will hold on Friday, 1st July, 2016 at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS at 5.00 p.m. The topic: ‘I am with you’ (Dan. 3: 17-18)
  8. BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP MEETING (Lagos Zone): Date: Saturday, 2nd July, 2016 at 8 a.m. in the Chapel.
  9. 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.
  10. LADIES & GIRLS’ GUILD INCLUDING BOYS’ PROGRAMME: Date: Today, after the service. Health Talk on “‘Sickle Cell Disease” by Dr (Mrs) Emi Renner.
  11. 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. THE PARISH CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING:– The PCC members will meet on Thursday, 30th June, 2016 at 5 p.m.   Venue: Church Hall. All members are to please collect their papers from the Front Office today or within the week.
  2. CONFIRMATION CLASS: Confirmation class will hold immediately after the second Service today. Confirmation Service is scheduled for Sunday, 16th October, 2016 at 9 a.m.
  3. BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATES: There are many uncollected baptismal certificates. Please come to the Admin. Office between Tuesday and Sunday and collect this very important document.
  4. 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) 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.
  5. Banns of Marriage: We announce the Banns of Marriage between the following:
    1. Temitope Olubusola Olanipekun & Ademola Oladele Adesina for the FIRST time
    2. Oluyemisi Olawunmi Amoda & Aina Funmilade Adegbayi for the SECOND time. Any impediment should please be forwarded to the Vicar.
  6. APPRECIATION FROM THE FAMILY OF PROFESSOR JOSEPH   O.A. SODIPO:- The family of Professor Joseph O.A. Sodipo convey sincere appreciation to our Diocesan and Dean Emeritus, The Most Revd Dr. Ephraim Adebola Ademowo, The Vicar and his wife, the Curates and their wives, past priests of this church, Wardens, members of the Choir,the Parish Elders’ Fellowship, the Praise Band, Men’s Christian Fellowship, Guild of Stewards, Good Tidings Editorial Board members, and entire congregation of Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos, for your support, through prayers, presence and generous gifts towards of the success of Prof. Sodipo’s 90th birthday on Saturday, 18th June, 2016. May God richly bless you all.

 

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS & ARRANGEMENTS:

  1. We share in the pains of the following families, friends and colleagues of:  
    1. Ms Adetoun Adesunloye who was called to glory on Tuesday, 21st June, 2016. Aged: 68 Years. Signing of condolence register in her residence at 28A, Glover Road, Ikoyi.
    2. Dr. AquaDon Emmanuel Umoren who was called to glory on Friday, 3rd June, 2016. Aged: 65 Years. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
    3. Dr. Olufunke Lami Jibowu Aged: 49 years. Service of songs on Thursday, 30th June, 2016 at Our Saviour’s Church Hall. Time: 5.00 p.m.; Funeral service in her church on Friday, 1st July, 2016.
  2. 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.    

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