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Notices for November 06, 2016

    GREETINGS AND FELICITATION

    1. We welcome all our members and other worshippers at this service.  We appeal that we remember to pray for our dear nation for Divine Intervention at this difficult time.  Please take a copy of our weekly bulletin for reference.
    2. We also welcome all our guests who are fellowshipping for the first time. Please fill the form given to you and wait briefly after the service to see the ‘WELCOME TEAM’ as you exit through the door on the lectern side of the church.
    3. We congratulate all Birthday celebrants of the week and pray for longevity, robust health and prosperity for all of them.
    4. We congratulate the following families being prayed for today. These are: The Ikegwuonus, Ikejimba, Ikeme, Ikeobi, Ikeyina, Ikpeme, Ikiriko, Ikokwu, Ikoli-Oluwo, Ikomi,  Ikpa, Ikpeme, Ikpeze, 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
    5. We also congratulate those that are featured in our bulletin to be prayed for next week. They can use the opportunity to do their Family Harvest.  See the Administrative Manager for Harvest Envelopes.  God will continue to protect and bless them all in Jesus name. The families for next week are as follows: The  Kadiris, Kagho, Kaladokubo, Kalu, Kanu, Kanno, Karenate-Egbuson, Karibi-Whyte, Kartey, Karunwi, Kassim, Kato, Kayode, Kehinde, Kejawa, Kemakolam, Keri, Kerri, Keshi, Kiencke, Kirstein-Doherty, Kolade, Koleowo, Koroma, Kotun, Kpaduwa, Kpokpogri, Kragha, Krobo-Edusei, Kuku, Kumuyi, Kunle Ajakaiye, Kurian, Kuteyi, Kwashi, Kwazema, Ladenegan, Ladipo, Laja, Lalude, Lambo, Lamikanra, Lanre-Phillips, Lanval, Laoye, Lapite, Lardner, Lartey, Latinwo, Lawal, Lawanson, Le Moign, Leghemo, Limpus Kirk, Longe, Louis, Mabogunje, Macauley, Macebuh, Mac-Jaja, Madiebo, Madu, Maduakoh, Madubueze, Madubuko, Madueke, Maduekwe, Madueme, Maduewesi, Maduike, Maduka, Maduneme, Mailafiya, Maina, Majekodunmi, Majoroh, Makinde, Malomo, Mamman-Odey, Marlin, Marquis & Martins.    Please use the opportunity to do your Family Harvest.
  1. OUR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES: We appeal to all parishioners and other worshippers to please attend any or all of them and God will bless you all beyond your expectations:

      (i)   Daily Holy Communion @ 7.15 a.m. from Mondays to Fridays

      (ii)   Hour of Divine Intervention on Wednesdays @ 6.00 p.m to 7.30 p.m.

      (iii)  Bible Study on Fridays @ 3.00 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. & 6.00 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.

      (iv)  Over comer’s Hour –  First Day of the month @ 6.30 a.m. to 7.00 a.m.

      (v)  Glorious Night –  Last Fridays of the month @ 11.00 p.m. to 5.00 a.m.

      (vi)  Workers’ Retreat –  as the Vicar deems appropriate.

  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. 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.
  3. 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
    1. Wafer bread (priest wafers & for the congregation)
    2. Altar Cross (should be the latest and with steps)
    3. Imported sets of chasubles for the use of the Priests, for the celebration of Holy Communion.
    4. Toyota buses (High roof & Medium room)
    5. Copies of Hymn Books

INFORMATION FROM THE DIOCESE 

DIOCESAN COMMISSIONING AND LICENSING OF READERS will hold in our Church on Sunday, 4th December, 2016 at 4.00 p.m. It will be presided over by the Diocesan, His Grace, The Most Revd Dr. E.A. Ademowo, by God’s grace. Three of our members will be commissioned as Diocesan Readers. They are:  Dame Nancy Oghenekaro, Pharm. Regina Ezenwa, and Mr. Dan. G.C. Horsfall.  Let us continue to remember them in our prayers.

 

WOMEN’S & GIRLS’ ORGANIZATIONS

  1. 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.
  2. YOUNG WIVES’ FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME: Members of Young Wives’ Fellowship meets today immediately after the 8 a.m. service. Venue: Chapel  Extension.
  3. WOMEN OF GRACE MEETING/TALK: Members of Women of Grace meets  today, 6th November, 2016  immediately after the first service at the Chapel Extension.  Topic:  “The potter and the clay  (Isa. 64: 8; Rom. 9: 21) by Mrs. Marigold Olunaike.
  4. 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.
  5. CLASSES FOR 2016 MOTHERS’ UNION ENROLMENT:- The class for 2016 Mothers’ Union Enrolment holds today, immediately after the service at the Chapel Extension. Members should please be punctual.
  6. MOTHERS’ UNION HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ZONES AND CO-ORDINATORS       

Please note that the Fellowship comes up every 3rd Saturday  of the month.  Kindly contact your nearest Coordinator for further enquiries.  Thanks.

  1. WOMEN’S MEETING/TALK: Date: Wednesday, 9th November, 2016 –  Bible Study 11.   Topic: ‘The danger of turning from God’  by Lady  Nkoli Moka.  Time: 4.00p.m.  May you be richly blessed as you attend.
  2. 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. 2016 CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION) DIVINE COMMONWEALTH CONFERENCE (DIVCCON):  This year’s Divine Commonwealth Conference of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) holds at  Abuja from tomorrow 7th to Friday 11th November, 2016.    Please pray for a fruitful conference.
  2. 2016 Gleaners’ Harvest : Please note that our Gleaners’ Harvest will hold on Sunday, 20th November, 2016.  Gleaners’ Harvest is to round off our harvest season in line with the word of God in Leviticus 23: 22. The Harvest Committee felt that the best service will  can offer to God is to take care of the needy, widows (widowers), orphans and the less privileged.  Hence, we encourage every member of the church to ensure that the poor and the needy among us are blessed through us and through this harvest. Detailed information on this will be circulated next Sunday.  If you are touched with this, pray to God to direct you aright on what to give to our needy ones and the less privileged before the day.
  3. ELDERS’ FELLOWSHIP MEETING:- The monthly meeting of the Elders’ Fellowship of Our Saviour’s Church, TBS will take place on Wednesday, 9th November, 2016 in the Chapel Extension at 10.00 a.m prompt.  All elders of 65 years and above are cordially invited.
  4. ELDERS’ FELLOWSHIP ANNUAL THANKSGIVING:- The annual thanksgiving of the Elders’ Fellowship of this Parish will take place on Sunday, 13th of November, 2016 during the 8 a.m. Service.  All elders of 65 years and above are expected to come together to thank God for His grace and many mercies on us.
  5. VISITATION TO MEMBERS:- Those who have privileged information about home bound parishioners as a result of sickness and/or old age should notify the Vicar or The Revd Canon Clement Iwuoha, for visitation to be arranged for them.
  6. FAMILY HARVEST ON SUNDAY, 20TH NOVEMBER, 2016 AT 8.00 A.M. SERVICE: (1)  Mr. & Mrs. ‘Femi Adegoke.
  7. “The Literature and Publications Committee requests the submission of entries for the December 2016 edition of Good Tidings. The entries may be in form of articles, jokes, riddles, cartoons, etc., that would be of benefit to readers. Please send soft copies of your entries to goodtidings@osc-tbs.org. If desired, authors may send in their photographs along with their entries.”
  8. 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 – GB10UBUK23579701629800.

      Thank you and God bless you as you support His work through this church.

  1. APPRECIATION:- The family of Chidi Okeke expresses their heartfelt gratitude to the Vicar, Curates and their wives, Choir members and members of Our Saviour’s Church, for their expressions of love, kindness, support and presence shown towards them during the funeral ceremonies of their mother, Mrs. Patricia Okeke.
  2. Banns of Marriage: We announce the Banns of Marriage between: Olumide Oladipupo & Ayo-Oniye Oyinlola; Ikechukwu Obinna Okonkwo & Chinwendu Egwim.   Any impediment should please be forwarded to the Vicar.
  3. OUR PARISH YOUTHS: Some of our youths’ academic qualifications are listed below for assistance on job opportunities

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT & ARRANGEMENT:

  1. Burial arrangements for Mrs. Grace Bosede Agbelusi (mother of Revd  Canon OreOluwa Agbelusi) –  Friday, 18th November, 2016 – Christian wake at Church Hall, Cathedral Church of St. Matthew, Ijebu Jesa. Time: 5 p.m.;  Saturday, 19th November, 2016 –  Funeral Service at Cathedral Church of St. Matthew, Ijebu Jesa.  Time:  10.00 a.m.  Interment takes place in the Church  premises.
  2. We share in the pains of Mr. Patrick & Barr (Mrs) Hulda Duru on the call to glory of their mother-in-law and mother respectively –  Ezinne Alice Adanma Unegbu. Aged:  88 years.  Funeral arrangements:  In Lagos – Service of Songs on Friday,  11th November, 2016 at Our Saviour’s  Chuch Chapel Extension. Time:  5.00 p.m.; Thursday,17th November, 2016 – Service of Songs at her residence, Umuokele Village,Eziobodo, Owerri West LGA, Imo State.  Time: 5 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.;  Friday, 18th November, 2016 – Funeral  Service at St. Mark’s Ang. Church, Eziobodo, Owerri West LGA at 11.00 a.m.  Interment at her residence.
  3. Burial arrangements for Pa Adewunmi Olufuyi Otudeko: Service of Songs on Thursday, 24th November, 2016 at Our Saviour’s Church Hall.  Time:   5.00 p.m.;  Commendation Service at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS on Friday, 25th November,  2016 at 9.00 a.m.;  Christian wake in his residence at Odogbolu on Friday, 25th  November, 2016 at 6.00 p.m.;  Burial Service at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul,  Odogbolu on Saturday, 26th November, 2016 at 10.00 a.m.

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