Notices for March 20, 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 hinderances 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. 2016 PALM SUNDAY:– Today, we mark the triumphal entry of our Lord Jesus Christ into the city of Jerusalem.  We shall all process through Broad Street to Lewis Street, Bamgbose Street, City Hall, St. Nicholas Hospital, Campbell Street and back to church before continuing with the Holy Eucharist Service. Our Boys & Girls’ Brigade would lead the procession.  All members of the church are encouraged to join the procession.  Security with traffic control has been provided. God bless you as you join.

5. HOLY WEEK:- Holy week services will run daily from tomorrow, Monday 21st  March, 2016 at 6.00 p.m.; Thursday 24th March, 2016 is MAUNDY THURSDAY where  we will celebrate the LORD’S SUPPER and it would start at 6.00 p.m.  Earlier in the day, there will be a service at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina – Lagos for the Blessings of Oil.  Members should therefore hand in their sealed and labelled cans/bottles of oil, water etc. to the Church Admin’s Office by Wednesday evening.  On Friday 25th  March, 2016 which is GOOD FRIDAY,  we shall have 2 services: First,  10.00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Service and Second, 12 Noon – 3-Hour Meditation on the Cross. 
6. REQUEST FOR UNLEAVENED BREAD & COMMUNION WINE FOR MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE:- We appeal for the donation of unleavened Bread and communion wine to be used during the Maundy Thursday service. Please note that you can pay for a carton of Communion Wine or more at the rate of N4,600.00 in the church.  May God bless you all as you respond to our call.
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 next Sunday, 27th March, 2016.  Please note and patronise or book for some in advance through any member of the Ministry.
8. DONATION OF COMMUNION WINE:- The church has observed that most of the Imported Communion wines being donated are not original.  They are also harzadous 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!.
9. SPECIAL MEETING FOR WOULD BE COUPLES WITH THE VICAR:-  The Vicar would be having a meeting with those solemnizing their Holy Matrimony  in this Church from April 2 to June, 2016 today at 5.00 p.m in the Main Church.  Those concerned or their parents/guardians should please, communicate same  to them.
10. YOUNG WIVES’ FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME: Date: Today, Sunday, 20th March, 2016 immediately after the service.  Topic:  “Handling marital challenges (Prov. 14: 1)”  Speaker:  Mrs. Emamoke Dare.   Venue:  Chapel Extension
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. WIDOWS’ WELFARE FUND: Kindly donate towards the Fund established to assist the widows of this church and God would visit you and all yours.
14. 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.”
15. INVITATION TO THE KINGDOM ADVANCE CONFERENCE:- The Kingdom Advance Conference featuring Dr. Randy Clark, will be holding at Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, from 31st March, 2016 to 2nd April, 2016.  This conference encourages believers to become God’s vessels on earth, with heaven’s realities.  It covers topics such as:  Words of knowledge; Healing prayer models; Faith for healing and Biblical basis for healing.Flyers are in your bulletin.  The conference is free but you need to register for proper organization and logistics management.  You can go on-line and register or tet your details to the telephone number on the flyer.
16. WOMEN’S VISIT TO MASSEY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, LAGOS ISLAND:- Our women is planning a visit to MASSEY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, LAGOS ISLAND to fellowship with the children and those taking care of them.  We hereby appeal for donations of the following items:  Gloves, Face masks, Protective Apron, Mophead sticks, Toilet brush, Mop bucket, Scrubbing Brush, Protective Gloves, Parket etc.  Your donation towards this cause will be highly appreciated.
17. IKOYI ARCHDEACONRY WOMEN’S QUARTERLY MEETING:- Date:  Today, Sunday,  20th March, 2016 at First Fruit Ang. Church, Dolphin Est.  Time: 10.00 a.m    Topic:  To live in Christ (Philippians 1: 21).Dress code:  White & Green.
18. WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING/TALK: Date: Wednesday, 23rd March, 2016 –  Contemporary Issue on “Christian Dressing” Speaker:  Mrs. Taiwo Imoukhuede.  Time: 4.00p.m.  May you be richly blessed as you attend.
19. LADIES & GIRLS’ GUILD INCLUDING BOYS’ PROGRAMME: Date: Today, after the service. Talk on “‘Discovering your talents and skills”  by  Mrs. Oyeyemi Ajayi.
20. 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.
21. BANNS OF MARRIAGE: We announce the banns of marriage between:
    1. Okechukwu Onianwa & Olubunmi Bolarinde for the SECOND  time
    2. Adaobi Jennifer Iloakasia & Afamefuna Okay Udoye,
    3. Chioma Roseline Ebere Okonkwo & Eze Ihemba Onyebuchiya Amuchie; for the FIRST time.

Any impediment should please, be forwarded to the Vicar.

22. VACANCIES: A hotel opening in Ikoyi now require the followings:  (1) Executive Chef;   Accountant, Customer Service Officers  Bar attenders, House keepers & Executive Assistants.  Qualified and interested candidates should please, call 08034008921 & 08037177670.
23. THE BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME FROM APRIL TO JUNE, 2016: 04/04/2016 –  Breakthrough Fellowship (Text. Gen. 26: 12-14). Intercessor:  Canon John Nriama.  Time:  6-8 p.m.;  Saturday, 16/04/2016.  Time:  9 a.m. to 12 Noon;  Breakfast Fellowship (Building & Maintenance)  Speaker:  Builder Felix Fadamiro;  May 2nd – May 23, 2016  (every Monday Entrepreneurship Development Programme (Linking HR to your business)  Facilitator: Toki Mabogunje & Co. ;  Monday, June 9, 2016.  Time: 6-8 p.m.  Breakthrough Fellowship (Ezekiel 37: 1-10), Intercessor:  Canon Festus Ajayi.
24. 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.
25. We share in the pains of Mr. Audu Angulu, Mrs. Amina Tswanya, Mrs. Millicent Jibowu and Mr. Remi Jibowu on the call to glory of their father, brother and uncle – Dr. Uriah Angulu (who was called to glory on Friday, 18th March, 2016). Aged:  79 years.  Funeral arrangement to be announced later.
26. Funeral arrangement for
    1. Arc. Emeka Eze –    Friday, 8th April, 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. 
    4. Mrs Felicia Bolaji Kuforiji (nee Ogun):  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.  
    5. Mrs. Mercy Onyemachi Ahaibe (mother of Ms Nkem Ahaibe):  Service of Songs on Tuesday, 29th March, 2016 at Ahaibe’s compound, Mpama Egbu North, Owerri at 5.00 p.m.;  Funeral service on Thursday, 31st March, 2016 at All Saints’ Cathedral Church, Egbu, Owerri, Imo State at 11.00 a.m.