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Notices for March 12, 2017

    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 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.
    3. Congratulatory felicitations to all the birthday celebrants of the week. We wish them all longevity, robust health, sustained joy, divine peace and accomplishment in Jesus name.
  2. MID-DAY PRAYERS DURING LENTEN SEASON: There will be mid-day prayers (12 noon – 1 p.m) from Mondays to Fridays in our church throughout this Lenten period.  Please pray for the grace to be there.  There will always be a clergyman to lead us.
  3. PRAYER REQUEST: Members are implored to send prayer requests to the church during our spiritual programmes and activities both on Sundays and weekdays.  You do not have to include your names/identities.  These prayer requests must reach the Vicar at least two (2) hours before the start of such services.
  4. MEMBERSHIP DATA:- We appeal to all our parishioners to fill and return the membership data form being provided at this service.  We need to update the data base so as to serve you better.  We wish to start sending daily devotionals, information and other spiritual materials.
  5. 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)

  1. We congratulate all the families that are featured in our bulletin for prayers today and pray that our prayers will be answered for them. These are:  The Ikegwuonus, Ikejimba, Ikeme,    Ikeobi, Ikeyina, Ikpeme, Ikiriko, Ikokwu, Ikoli-Oluwo, Ikomi, Ikpa, Iku, Ikueze, Ikuru, Ikwuazom,   Ikwue, Ilori, Ileka, Ilo, Iloabachie, Iloba, Ilogu, Imachukwu, Imatorbhehe, Imoh, Imonugo, Imoukhuede, Imoyin,  Inegbedion, Inyang, Ipadeola, Iroche, Iroegbu, Iroha, Irukwu, Isah,  Isemede, Ishola, Isiekwene, Isiguzo, Isiwu, Ituludiegwu, Iwu, Iwugu,   Iwuagwu, Iwuala, Iwunze, Iwuoha, Iwuchukwu, Iyasara, Iyorkar, Izeko, Izeogu, Izima, Izuakor, Izukanne, Jackson, Jacob, Jacobs, Jacob-Karian, Jalekun, Jalo, James, Jasper, Jegede, Jemitola,   Jibowu, Jibunoh, Jidenma, Jimoh, Jinadu, Jipreze, Joe, John, Johnson, Jonathan, Joseph, Jubilee, Jubril & Jumbo. Please use the opportunity to do your Family Thanksgiving/Harvest.
  1. MEET OUR NEW COUNCILLORS:–

      Priests:                                                              People’s Warden       Vicar’s Warden

  1. Ven. Julius O. Oyediran                                  Mr. Raphael Ezeudu     Mr. Rotimi Akinyemi
  2. The Revd Canon Clement Iwuoha
  3. The Revd Canon Festus A. Ajayi                     Elected Councillors
  4. The Revd Canon OreOluwa Agbelusi                  1.  Sir Ziggy Azike
  5. The Revd Canon Akpoghene Okoro                    2.  Mr. Azuka Onwuka
  6. The Revd Canon Taiwo Awosika                          3.  Mr. Vincent Agu
  7. The Revd Charles Ezeh                                       4.  Mr. C. L. Abara
  8. The Revd Dr. Seun Adeyemi                                5. Mrs. Nneka Chris-Asoluka
  9. The Revd Silas Okoh                                           6.  Mrs. Obiageli Nworah
  10.                                                                              7. Mrs. Uzoamaka Okorie
  11.                                                                              8.  Barr (Mrs) Christy Egere
  12.                                                                              9.  Dr (Mrs) Erere Otrofanowei
  13.                                                                             10. Mr. Wale Ogunjimi

Diocesan Officials already in Council 

  1. Hon. Justice Dayo Oyebanji
  2. Sir Ike Nwokolo, OFR
  3. Arc. Ayo Onajide
  4. Mrs. Ivie Ejiwunmi
  5. Dr. B. O. Koleowo                                                       Bishop’s Nominees already in Council
  6. Barr. Olusegun B. Ajayi                                                1.  Mr. G. J. Amadi
  7. Mr. Olubunmi Sowande                                                 2.  Sir Joe Best Okoye
  8. Mrs. Folasade Adetiba                                                  3.  Mr. Varkey Verghese
  9. Mr. Chike Sibeudu                                                         4.  Mr. Jonathan Uzo Okafor
  10. Mr. Theophilus Okang                                                   5. Mr. Mathai Jacob

Archdeacon’s Nominee                        Synod Delegates

Senator Segun B. Baju                               1.  Chief (Mrs) Kemi Sarumi

2. Mrs. Chinwe Osuno-Ilogu

3.  Mrs. Nike Aroloye

4.  Miss Chiamaka Okoli

Vicar’s 2 Nominees (in Council)

To be cleared with Council

Elected Auditors (not in Council)                Vergers not in Council

  1. Mr. Remi Sennaike                                  1.  Mr. Felix Fadamiro
  2. Mrs. Ngozi Ifezulike                                  2.  Mr. Tochukwu Nzekwesi

 

All members of the Parish Council (both elected and appointed) are enjoined to book the Parish Council Meetings which usually hold on the last Thursday of every month at 5.00p.m in their diary. Regularity and punctuality are essential and will be highly appreciated.

8 AD-HOC COMMITTEE ON EVANGELISM: The following Clergy and  Parishioners have been prayerfully selected to serve as the think-tank for the Evangelism Fellowship, and to submit their proposals to the Vicar for approval and implementation.

(1) Revd Canon OreOluwa Agbelusi – Chairman;  (2) Revd Charles Ezeh – Vice-Chairman;  Members:  (3) Hon. Justice Adedayo Oyebanji; (4) Mr. Dan. Usiade;  (5) Chief (Mrs) Kemi Sarumi; (6) Mrs Aanu Koleowo;    (7) Dr. Mrs. Furo Weli;  (8) Mr. Dipo Fadamiro; (9) Mrs Emamoke Dare;    (10) Dame Nancy Oghenekaro and   (11) Mr. Ben Ikeakor

 

  1. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUE: is a minimum of N1,000.00.  We appeal that we all register to become full members of our parish.
  2. THE NEEDS OF OUR PARISH:  We thank all our members for your continual supports, generosity 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

(i)         Wafer bread (priest wafers & for the congregation)

            (ii)         Imported sets of chasubles for the use of the Priests, for the celebration of Holy                                  Communion.

(iii)        Toyota buses (High roof & Medium room)

(iv)        Copies of Hymn Books

 

INFORMATION FROM THE DIOCESE:

  1. SUPPORT FOR CLERGY STIPENDS IN SELECT DIOCESE OF THE CHURCH OF NIGERIA:  At the just concluded Standing Committee meeting of  the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), it was decided that parishes and individual (so touched) should please support some of the weak dioceses in the payment of their clergy stipends.  Kindly extend your hands of fellowship through your generous donations or link up with the Vicar for further information.  May God bless you as you do so.
  2. DIOCESAN YOUTH GLORIOUS NIGHT:-  Date:  Friday, 17th March, 2017 at 10 a.m.  Venue:  Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Marine Beach, Lagos.  Theme:  “Walking in His Path”.   All the Youth should note and attend.

 

WOMEN’S & GIRLS’ ORGANIZATIONS:

  1. ANNUNCIATION OF BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: This annual Holy Communion Thanksgiving Service to commemorate the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be holding in our church by God’s grace on Saturday, 25th March, 2016 at 10.00 a.m.      
  2. IKOYI ARCHDEACONRY QUARTERLY MEETING: Date: 19th March, 2017 at Our   Saviour’s Church TBS immediately after the 8.00am service. Topic: For I know the plans I have for you, declare the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. (Jer. 29: 11)
  3. IKOYI ARCHDEACONRY SPIRITUALITY PRAYER MEETING: Date: 15th March, 2017 at Our Saviour’s Church TBS.  Time:  3.00 p.m
  4. IKOYI ARCHDEACONRY GIRLS & LADIES’ GUILD: Archdeaconry Mothers’ Day Workshop (Ankara bag (s)) on March 18, 2017 at St. John’s Church, Falomo Time: 11.00am Resource person:  Mrs. Haniel Adeyemi
  5. RE: WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: We thank God for the success of this years Women’s World Day of Prayer that was held on Friday 3rd of March, 2017. The highlights in Prayer-Follow-Up action are:

      i.) Individuals to empower somebody

      ii.) Parish to train Indegent Children in  school

      iii.) Archdeaconry to empower at least 5 Women per Archdeaconry to start a Trade.

      All  women should take note  and act accordingly.

  1. WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING/HEALTH TALK: Date: Wednesday, 15th March, 2017 – Topic: “Cerebrovascular Accident (stroke)” by  Dr. B.O. Koleowo.   Time: 4.00p.m.  May you be richly blessed as you attend.
  2. 2017 MOTHERING SUNDAY: Mothering Sunday is  on 26th March, 2017.  Please pray for the success of the programme.
  3. 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.
  4. YOUNG WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP SAPPHIRE HOUSE: – Please note that the Sapphire House of the Young Women’s Fellowship will have a retreat on the 18th of March at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina at 10 a.m.  Members should please plan to attend and you will be richly blessed.
  5. WIDOWS’ WELFARE FUND: Kindly donate towards the Fund established to assist the widows of this church and God would visit you and all yours.
  6. PARISH CHARITY DAY:– The Charity Day for the needy within our environment comes up very soon.  We appeal for donations in cash and kind.  Items needed include:  Food         stuff (Rice, beans, yam, noodles, vegetable oil, provisions etc.); new and fairly used   clothing, kitchen utensils etc.  These items should be deposited with the Vicar’s wife, any of the Curates’ wives or at the Church Administrative Office.  May God bless you as you do so. Amen

 

 

OTHER INFORMATION FROM OUR PARISH

  1. HOSPITAL VISITING MINISTRY’S MONTHLY MEETING:- Members of the HVM will have a brief meeting immediately after the 1st service today.  All members are encouraged to attend promptly.
  1. PROGRAMMES DURING THE  LENT:  Beloved, Lent is here again and for all  the Saturdays within this period, the Church has packaged the following retreats to ensure

that your spiritual life remains aflame for the Lord:

      2.   Lenten Retreats – Theme “Benefits of knowing God (Daniel 1: 32b)

Date     Sub-Theme                            Time           Speaker

18/3/17  Benefits of Knowing God    9.00a.m           Rt. Rev. Dr. J. Akin Atere

                                                                                 (Bishop of Diocese of  Awori)

                25/3/17 The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary/FAMILY DAY –   10 a.m

01/4/17 Ikoyi Archdeaconry PCC Joint Retreat 9.00 a.m

08/4/17 Solemn Assembly/Prayer Conference. – Rt. Revd. Dr. B.F.R. Ogunbamwo

  1. KINGDOM REVIVAL CONFERENCE, LAGOS:- Date:  Friday 24th and Saturday, 25th March, 2017 at Landmark Event Centre, Oniru, off Ligali Ayorinde Street, Victoria Island.   Time:  Teaching and Impartation –  9 a.m. – 5 p.m.;  Healing Service for all –  6 p.m. – 9 p.m.   Admission is free.
  2. YOUTH CORNER :   Please note the newly elected executives of Our Saviour’s Church Youth:   President- Chukwudifu Onianwa, Vice President- Anuli Anyadike, General Secretary- Sandra Mbanaso, Assistant General Secretary- Wale Ogunjimi, Programmed Co-Ordinator-Ibukun Ajayi, Financial Sec/ Treasurer- Chiamaka Okoli,  Prayer Co-Ordinator-Isioma Usiade,  Drama Co-Ordinator-Victoria Nmadu, Choir Co-Ordinator-Femi Thompson,  Welfare Officer- Adeola Aina, Head Usher- Ihuaku Egere.

 

  1. FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT/ARRANGEMENTS:
    1. We share in the pains of Mrs Adewola Akinyemi (wife), children, in-laws, family members, the Guild of Stewards & entire congregation on the call to glory of our Vicar’s Warden, Rotimi Akinyemi after a brief illness.  He was aged: 62 years.  Funeral arrangements are as follows:  Monday, 20th March, 2017 – Service of Songs in the Church Hall.  Time:  5.00   p.m.; Tuesday, 21st March, 2017 – Burial Service at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS at 11.00   a.m.
    2. Funeral arrangement for Ezinne Elder (Mrs) Nena Uche (Iyom Abiriba), mother-in-law and  mother of Chief (Sir) Ziggy and Lady Chichi Azike.   Tuesday,  21st  March, 2017 –  Service of Songs at 12, Ekenna Avenue, G.R.A. Abiriba (Visitation by Women’s Guild  and other church groups).  Time:  5 p.m; Friday, 24th March,  2017 –  Commendation Service at St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church, Abiriba at 4 p.m.;  Christian wake at her        residence, Isi-Abadam, Ugwu Court, Abiriba at 6 p.m.;  Saturday, 25th  March, 2017 – Open Air Service at  the ground of Egwuena Girls’ Secondary School, Agbo Court, Abiriba.     Interment follows immediately after.
  2. JOB VACANCIES:

a). Young, smart male, with good knowledge of computer packages needed   Send your CV to iumco@yahoo.com.

b). Young, smart female, well-spoken with good organizational skills and advanced knowledge of computer business packages needed. Send your CV to iumco@yahoo.com.

  1. PILGRIMAGE! PILGRIMAGE!! PIGRIMAGE!!!: Registration for Easter 2017 pilgrimage to Jerusalem is now on at First Dolphin Travels and Tours Ltd. Intending Pilgrims should get a flyer from the church office. Visit us at Bola Memorial Anglican Church, 2nd floor, Onigbagbo House. 29, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos OR call the number below for further details/enquiries: Call: Bunmi: 08095018333; Abiola: 09083385066; Lekan: 09083353811; Kehinde: 08095906795.

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