Notices for March 13, 2016

1. 1. We welcome all OUR PARISHIONERS:  We welcome all our parishioners and other worshippers to Lenten Season which is a penitential and solemn season.  A season for sober reflection and self-examination to move closer to God and wait on Him to renew our strength.  Unusual miracles accompany biblical fast and prayer.  We should also deny ourselves of a number of pleasure and other things, to be able to give to the less privileged and advance the Kingdom of God.
   2. We are grateful to all our special guests (all first timers) who are in our midst today.  Please take a copy of our weekly bulletin for reference and identify with us in any of or all our activities and programmes.  Also exit through the door on the lectern side and wait to see the ‘WELCOME TEAM’ after the service for briefing and remember to return the form given to you after filling it to them.  You will remember today with outstanding testimonies in Jesus name.
   3. Self-Denial Envelopes: We appeal that we bring the money we don’t spend on food and drinks to the Church throughout the Lenten Season for the poor and the needy.  Part of our spiritual and financial obligations is to provide for the poor and the needy.  Please always remember to bring this on Sundays and Wednesdays and God will bless you richly.
2. 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.
3. OUR WEEKLY FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS:
   1. Tithes:  Payment of tithe bows to Biblical scrutiny and it works wonders in the lives and endeavours of those who pay honestly, faithfully and consistently.  Devourers and cankerworms like sickness, police issues, losses of all kinds are rebuked by God for them.  It helps in bringing uncommon favour and blessings into their lives.  Non-payment of tithes can be responsible for hindrances to prayer, delay in promotion, delay in child-bearing and a host of other problems.  Please be determined to pay your tithe as from today and do not allow the devil to rob you of your miracles.
      1. TITHES/SPECIAL DONATIONS:-  We appeal that those who are paying tithes should include their initials or the code of their choice instead of using “anonymous”.  Using anonymous has a number of implications.  The Lord will accept our offerings and bless us tremendously in Jesus name.
   2. Offertory:  This has been our practice as a Church for many years before now and the offertory proceeds have availed our parish the opportunity to assist many people within and outside the church in various ways.  The ever increasing financial obligations of the church have also been met with the offertory. This is collected separately every Sunday.  Kindly don’t relent, continue to make your contributions in this regard and God will reward you beyond measure in Jesus name.
   3. Sunday Offering (Celebrating God’s Goodness):- God commands that nobody should appear before Him empty-handed.  In Malachi, the Bible mentions that the nation of old – Israel robbed Him by not paying their tithes and offerings.  God spoke with the Vicar in the first week of this year that we should celebrate Him and His Goodness in our church every Sunday and at other times.  God has been particularly good to us in this church and this is reflected in our lives, families, endeavours and other spheres of our lives.  When we lift Him up, He will invariably and undoubtedly orchestrate more unimaginable breakthroughs in our lives.  Let us give Him our best with this offering and God will bless us richly.
   4. Mission Seed Envelopes:  Mission Seed is an offering that was introduced by the diocesan to assist in the work of Mission Discipleship and Evangelism in the Diocese of Lagos.  We have many poor parishes that the diocese helps financially from time to time.  There are areas in our diocese where there is no Anglican presence hitherto.  In such places, the diocese plans to plant new parishes to cater for the spiritual needs of those who live there.  There are many dioceses across this country that continue to run to our diocese (being the mother diocese) for financial assistance from time to time.  The proceeds of Mission Seed assist immeasurably in meeting this and other needs.  Please give generously and sacrificially towards it.  The Gospel must be preached.

4. WEDNESDAY IN LENT SERVICE:  Date::Wednesday, 16th March, 2016 at 6 p.m.  Kindly come with a friend or colleague and attend punctually.
5. OTHER PROGRAMME DURING THE LENT:  Beloved, Lent is here again and for all the Saturdays within this period, the Church has packaged the following programmes to ensure that your spiritual life remains aflame for the Lord:

Date/Time                     Theme                 Venue/Resource Person

March 19 @ 9.00am    Ikoyi Archdeaconry Joint PCC Retreat     Church Hall

@ 12 Noon   Prayer Conference – “Prevailing Prayer” The Rev. Stephen Odineka (James 5: 16)

Don’t miss this last opportunity for God’s abundant blessings; and remember to invite Others

6. 2016 PALM SUNDAY:– Next Sunday, we shall mark the triumphal entry of our Lord Jesus Christ into the city of Jerusalem.  We shall all process to some streets around Lagos Island before continuing with the Holy Eucharist Service. It would be a Joint Service at 8.00 a.m. Our Boys & Girls’ Brigade would lead the procession.  All members of the Church are encouraged to join the procession.  Security with traffic control would be provided.    God bless you all.
7. HOSPITAL VISITING MINISTRY/CHURCH CLINIC ANNUAL EASTER CAKE SALES:- The annual delicious Easter Cakes being provided by members of the Hospital Visiting Ministry/Church Clinic  to raise funds for the purchase of drugs and other equipment will come up on Sunday, 27th March, 2016.  Please note and patronise or book for some in advance through any member of the Ministry.
8. INDUCTION SERVICE FOR 2016/2017 PCC MEMBERS: The Induction Service/Ceremony for those elected and appointed at the last Vestry meeting would be on Sunday, 20th March, 2016 during the Joint Palm Sunday Service at 8.00 a.m.
9. COUNSELLING MINISTRY’S WORKSHOP: There will be a “Train the Trainer” Workshop for Members of the Counselling Ministry of Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, today 13th of March 2016, immediately after the 8am service. Venue is the Counselling Room. Parishioners who are interested in joining the Ministry are welcome, but they must be Married, Born Again, Matured and Spirit filled Christians.  God bless you.
10. COMMUNITY HYMNS SINGING FOR MARCH BABES: Our monthly Community Hymns Singing to be sponsored by the March Babes will hold next Sunday, 20th March, 2016 at 6.00 p.m.  Members celebrating their birthdays and events in the month of March and willing to sponsor any hymn should please liaise with either Revd Canon Akpoghene Okoro or Mr. Michael Ipadeola, today or latest on Wednesday, 16th March, 2016
11. LAGOS DIOCESAN YOUTH GLORIOUS NIGHT:- The Lagos Diocesan Youth Glorious Night will hold on Friday, 18th March, 2016 at New Era Anglican Church, Lekki from 10.00 p.m.  Our Youths should please note and attend.
12. DONATION OF COMMUNION WINE:- The church has observed that most of the Imported Communion wines being donated are not original.  They are also hazardous to our health.  Based on this, the church hereby appeal to whoever wants to donate wines to the church to please, pay the sum of N4,600.00 per carton to the church (for the local one), and obtain a receipt.  Thank you and God bless!.
13. VISIT BY OUR WOMEN:- The women would visit our members that are ill or bereaved today immediately after the first service.  The church bus would be available in the Church premises.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. WIDOWS’ WELFARE FUND: Kindly donate towards the Fund established to assist the widows of this church and God would visit you and all yours.
17. THE BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP will hold its Breakfast Fellowship very soon on SME Personnel Challenges. In order to embrace all aspects of staffing, interested members/entrepreneurs are required to send the challenges they face with recruitment of their desires employees to this email address:  businessfellowshiposc@yahoo.com so that the training can be designed to meet the appropriate needs.
18. LITERATURE AND PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE:  “The Literature and Publications Committee welcomes articles, jokes, riddles, cartoons and other content for the June 2016 edition of Good Tidings Magazine. Advertisements are also welcome.  Please send soft copies of all items to goodtidings@osc-tbs.org. The closing date for all entries is March 31st, 2016.”
19. IKOYI ARCHDEACONRY CLERGYWIVES FELLOWSHIP:- Date:  Today, 13th March, 2016 at Our Saviour’s Church Chapel.  Time:  3.00 p.m.  Topic:  “Cast all your anxiety on Him” (I Peter 5: 7; Matthew 11: 28-29).  Speaker:  Mrs. O. Ajayi.
20. WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING/TALK: Date: Wednesday, 16th March, 2016 – Health Talk on “Diphtheria” Speaker: Dr. Ayodele Renner.  Time: 4.00p.m.  May you be richly blessed as you attend.
21. LADIES & GIRLS’ GUILD INCLUDING BOYS’ PROGRAMME: Date: Today, after the service. Bible Study on “‘Be diligent in studying the Word of God” (2 Timothy 2: 5)’ by  Barr (Mrs) Onyeka Udemezue.
22. MEN’S CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP MEETING:- The next meeting of members of the Men’s Christian Fellowship comes up on Saturday, 19th March, 2016 at 9 a.m.  All members should endeavour to attend.
23. SALES OF ADMISSION FORMS INTO IGBOBI COLLEGE (Joint Anglican & Methodist Foundation):- The admission forms into JS1, JS2 and SS2 are now available for sale at N7,500.00  (Seven thousand, five hundred Naira) only for all candidates seeking admission in 2016/2017 academic session.  To obtain the form, payment can be made into College Account No. 0004513499 with Union Bank and download the form from college website: www.igbobicollegeyaba.com or visit the Administrative Office for direct purchase and submission to the college on or before the preferred examination date.
24. INVITATION TO OFFICIAL DEDICATION OF NEW CHURCH BUILDING AT ST. BARNABAS ANGLICAN CHURCH, ISI-ACHINA, DIOCESE OF AGUATA: Members of the congregation are invited to the official dedication of a New Ultra-Modern Church Building/Vicarage/Church Hall donated by a member of this church at Diocese of Aguata, on Tuesday, 29th March, 2016 at 10 a.m. by His Grace, The Most Revd Nicholas Okoh, Archbishop Metropolitan & Primate of all Nigeria.
25. PILGRIMAGE TO ISRAEL: Registration is now on for 2016 Pilgrimage to Jerusalem.  Intending pilgrims should please contact, FIRST DOLPHIN TRAVELS, on the second floor, Onigbagbo House, Bola Memorial Anglican Church.  Tel:  01-3425298, 08023133348, 08095907261, 08095906720.
26. BANNS OF MARRIAGE: We announce the banns of marriage between Okechukwu Onianwa & Olubunmi Bolarinde for the FIRST time.  Any impediment should please, be forwarded to the Vicar.

27. We share in the pains of the followings:
    1. Mrs. Bibian Beluolisa and the entire family of Olisa on the call to glory of their mother, wife, grandmother and sister –  MRS. PATRICIA NGALA OLISA.  Aged:  77 years.  Funeral arrangement to be announced later.
    2. Mrs. Ronke Akindele and her entire family on the call to glory of their mother – MRS FELICIA BOLAJI KUFORIJI (nee Ogun).  Aged:  88 years.  Funeral arrangement:  Tuesday, 5th April, 2016 – Service of Songs at her residence, Flat 3 Block 46, Ijaiye Medium Income Housing Estate Phase 1, Ijaiye Road, Ogba;  Wednesday, 6th April, 2016 – Christian Wake at her residence at 5.00 p.m.;  Thursday, 7th April, 2016 –  Funeral service at Church of the Ascension, Omodara Street, Opebi at 10.00 a.m.  Interment at Ebony Vaults & Gardens, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi.
    3. Ms Nkem Ahaibe (a Church Clinic member) on the call to glory of her mother –  MRS. MERCY ONYEMECHI AHAIBE who was called to glory last week Friday.  Burial arrangement to be announced later.
    4. Mr. Olu Olowo-Okere and the entire Olowo-Okere family on the call to glory of their father, grandfather and uncle, ENGR EMMANUEL OLUBUKOLA OLOWO-OKERE.  He was a member of the New Church Building Committee and also a member of the Bible Study group.  Aged:  80 Years.  Funeral arrangement to be announced later.

28. Funeral arrangement for
    1. Arc. Emeka Eze (who was called to glory on 26/12/2015):  Thursday, 17th March, 2016 –  Service of Songs at Our Saviour’s Church Church Hall at 5.00 p.m.;  Friday, 18th March, 2016 –  Funeral Service at Ezegwara family compound, Okwu Umueze Village, Uga Town, Aguata L.G.A, Anambra State at 10.00 a.m.
    2. Surveyor Otunba Olugbenga Adekoya:  Thursday, 31st March, 2016 – Commendation Service at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos.  Time:8 a.m.
    3. Mr. Joseph Chukwujindu (father of Mr. Emeka Chukwujindu of the choir):  Burial on 11th & 12th April, 2016 at his compound, Azigbo, Nnewi South L.G.A, Anambra State.