Notices for October 15, 2017

GREETINGS AND FELICITATION

1. 1. PROFOUND GRATITUDE TO THE DIOCESAN AND MAMA LAGOS – THE MOST REV. DR EPHRAIM ADEBOLA AND MRS OLURANTI  ADEMOWO:  We welcome with deepest appreciation and profound gratitude our dear father and mother, the Diocesan Bishop of Lagos  and Dean Emeritus, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) and the President, Women & Girls’ Organizations of our diocese for their episcopal visit today to confirm their children. God will continue to water them and prosper their ministry. They will continue to soar with wings like the eagles and their joy will be permanent. The glory of the latter will surpass the former in their lives in Jesus name.
   2. We congratulate all the Confirmees and their family members and pray that God will fill them daily with His Spirit. They will continue to grow deeper and deeper in their spirituality.
   3. APPRECIATION – RE: 2017 ADULT HARVEST: We welcome all our parishioners and other worshipers at this service. We express heartfelt congratulations to the entire church on the huge success recorded at our Adult Harvest celebration which took place last Sunday. We appreciate the entire congregation for their generosity, commitment and maximum co-operation that culminated in the success recorded. We are particularly grateful to the Chairman, Mr. & Mrs. Olusegun Olusanya, the Parents of the day, Senator & Mrs. Segun Bamigbetan Baju, the Cake Unveiler, Mr. & Mrs. Omotayo Taiwo Lawal, their families and supporters for all that God used them to do for us. God will continue to lavish His love upon our entire church. He will reward all of us beyond expectation and no weapon fashioned against us will prosper in Jesus name.
   4. Congratulatory felicitations to all the birthday celebrants of the week. We also congratulate all those who are having their wedding anniversaries this week. We wish them all longevity, robust health, sustained joy, divine peace and accomplishment in Jesus name.
2. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUE:  Please note that our annual membership due is now minimum of N2,000= for each member. We appeal that we all register to become full members of our parish, and pay our dues promptly.
3. ECCLESIASTES 5: 4-6:  when you make a  vow to God, do not delay fulfilling it; for he has no pleasure in fools.  Fulfil what you vow.  It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow         and not fulfil it.  Do not let your mouth lead you into sin, and do not say before the messenger that it was a mistake; why should God be angry at your words, and destroy the work of your hands?
4. OUR WEEK AT A GLANCE: Kindly identify with us please. These programmes and activities are power-packed for your edification and total victory;
   1. Daily Holy Communion @ 7.15 a.m. (Mondays to Fridays)
   2. Choir Practice –  6.00 p.m.   (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
   3. Mid-Week Holy Communion @ 7.15 a.m (Wednesdays)
   4. Mid-Week Prayer –  6.00 p.m. “Divine Intervention” (Wednesdays)
   5. Women’s Guild Meeting/Bible Study –  4.00 p.m.  (Wednesdays)
   6. Bible Study   –  3.00 p.m. & 6.00 p.m. (Fridays)
   7. “Divine Encounter”  (Vigil)  –  10.00 p.m.  (Last Fridays)
   8. Overcomers’ Hour –  6.30 a.m. (1st Day of the month)
5. MONTHLY BAPTISM: Our baptism holds every first Saturday of the month.  Please plan to key into this, as your preferred date could clash with other programmes and can lead to rejection of your date
6. 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.

7. We congratulate all the families that are slated for their family harvest thanksgivings. We pray that the God of harvest will daily increase them. These are:

• For Sunday, October 15, 2017:  The Abitis, Achebes, Achonwas, Adamolekuns, Adedejis, Adefisans, Adegokes, Adekayodes, Adekores, Adeleyes, Ademolas, Adesuyis, Adetibas, Adeyefas, Adeyinkas, Adigwes, Adimorahs, Adugbus and Agabas.
• For Sunday, October 22, 2017: The Agadas, Aganos,Agaras, Agbis, Agboruas, Agbugbas, Agunenyes, Agwunobis, Aig-Imoukhuedes, Ajaelos, Ajakaiyes, Ajibodus, Ajokus, Akaghas, Akamelus, Akenes, and Akindolues.
• For Sunday, October 29, 2017: The Akinfemiwas, Akinolas,      Akinreles, Akinsehinwas, Akinyanjuolas, Akinyemis, Akisanyas,     Akoguns, Akpatas, Akubuikes, Akujobis, Alfas, Allans, Alonges, Alus, Amadis and Amajors
• For Sunday, November 5, 2017: The Amobis, Anazodos, Anenes, Aneto-Okekes, Aniebonas, Animashawuns, Anozies, Anukas, Anyadikes, Anyanwukakus, Aroloyes, Arthur-Worreys,             Asalas, Asolukas, Attas, Augustines and Awogas.
• For Sunday, November 12, 2017: The Awolowos, Awosedos, Azikes, Azuikes, Azuka-Onwukas, Azumnayas, Bajus, Bakares, Baloguns, Bamisiles, Bamtefas, Binities, Chibuogwus,             Chiedozis, Chinelos, Chris-Asolukas, Chukukas and Chukwudiles.
• For Sunday, November 19, 2017: The Chukwukas, Chukwuochas, Clarks, Comes, Dadas, Daminabos, Daniels,   Daniyans, Dares, Desalus, Dikes, Disis, Dosunmus, Dozi-Odunzes, Durus, Ebokas, Echesimas, Echi-Williams & Edozies.

INFORMATION FROM THE CHURCH OF NIGERIA:

1.  DIVCCON: The Divine Commonweath Conference Of The Church of Nigeria holds in Abuja from 13th – 17th November, 2017.  Please meet any of the priests, go to the Admin Office or click www.divccon2017.org for enquires and registration. Fee N2,500 payable to Zenith Bank A/C no: 1130046359. 

INFORMATION FROM THE DIOCESE

1. IKOYI ELDERS OPEN DAY:  Date: Saturday, 28th October, 2017 Time: 10 am   Venue:  Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos. All persons that are 65 and above (whether member of the Elders fellowship or not) are invited.

WOMEN’S & GIRLS’ ORGANIZATIONS:

1. ENDOWMENT FUND:- Church of Nigeria Women’s & Girls’ Endowment Fund will be collected throughout the month of October.  We plead with all            our women to please pay generously to any of the clergy wives.  God bless you all and enlarge your coast.  Amen.
2. IKOYI ARCHDEACONRY SPIRITUALITY PRAYER MEETING: Date: 18th October, 2017 at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS,   Time: 3.00 pm.  Speaker: Mrs. Josephine John.
3. WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING/HEALTH TALK: Date: Wednesday,18th October, 2017.  Topic: “Chronic kidney disease”  Time: 4.00 p.m. May you be richly blessed as you attend.
4. MOTHERS’ UNION ENROLMENT: Enrollment for 2017 has started, please liase with Mrs. Emamoke Dare or the Vicar’s wife: 08023244508 for details.
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.

OTHER INFORMATION FROM OUR PARISH

1. YEAR 2017 HARVEST DATES:

Please note our harvest dates for the year 2017:

Rogation Sunday/Harvest Launch –   May 21, 2017

Women’s Harvest                      –  June 11, 2017

Professionals’ Harvest                –  July 16, 2017

Children’s Harvest                       –  September 10, 2017

Adults’ Harvest                           –  October 8, 2017

Gleaners’ Harvest                      –  November 19, 2017

2. BE CONSCIOUS OF YOUR VALUABLES: Members and visitors are henceforth advised to be conscious and take care of their  valuables such as bags, telephone handsets, money etc. in the church and outside the church premises because of the bad elements that mingle amongst us.
3. LAGOS ANGLICAN BIBLE COLLEGE – ADMISSION:- The Lagos Anglican Bible College forms for admission into Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma Course in Biblical Studies for year 2017/2018 Session commencing January 2018 are now on sale at the Study Centres,17, Broad Street, Lagos, and the offices of the following churches:  All Soul’s Anglican Church, Lekki; New Era Anglican Church, Lekki.  For further enquiries, call:  0702-911-5155, 01-8931260.
4. HOSPITAL VISITING MINISTRY/CHURCH CLINIC ANNIVERSARY HEALTH SCREENING EXERCISE: Date:  Wednesday, 25th October, 2017.  Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.  –  Blood pressure,   Blood sugar, BMI checks for everyone.  Also Breast   Awareness & Cervical Cancer Screening  services available for the first 50 women to register. All women aged 25 years and above who have not had a cervical screening test in the last 12 months are strongly encouraged to present    themselves for the screening.  Register –  Please leave your name and phone number with the Admin. Manager – Mr. Mike Ipadeola.
5. CHOIR FESTIVAL 2017: The Church Choir joyfully invites the entire congregation to her festival of Songs tagged “Come, Let’s Praise the Lord in our different languages” This is scheduled to hold on Sunday, 26th November, 2017 by 5.00 p.m at the Church auditorium.
6. THE BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP – OUR SAVIOUR’S CHURCH: cordially invites the Church to her 18th anniversary under the distinguished Chairmanship of Chief & Mrs Adebayo Sarumi, former MD, Nigerian Ports Authority; Chief Launcher – Mr. & Mrs. Obazua Orhewere MD/CEO Medspace Managers Limited. Speaker: Mr. Ade Bamtefa, Global Senior Vice President, Corpavent Limited. Topic: Advertising Agency and the role of Marketing in Nigeria. Date: Saturday, 28th October, 2017.       Time:  9.00am  Venue: Church Hall. Other Activities:- 1. Words of Exhortation and prophetic declaration. 2. Music Ministration 3. Launching of 2million Naira Empowerment Fund and Business Brochure. 4. Free Health check by  church clinic. 5. Free Glaucoma eye test by Metro Eye clinic 6. Market Fair/Exhibition. Please come and join us to say no to poverty. Donation will be thankfully received.
7. Business Fellowship 2million Empowerment Fund: The Business Fellowship, OSC humbly request for the support of the church in raising 2million Naira as Empowerment Fund for 40(forty) aspiring entrepreneurs/members as a loan at N50,000= each. Please send your donations to the church account and indicate Business Fellowship Empowerment Fund. We pray that poverty will be far from you and your children.
8. SPICE UP YOUR LOVE: The Counselling Ministry of Our Saviour ‘s    Church, TBS, Lagos  invites you to a Therapeutic Interactive Symposium for Young Couples of 10years and below. Venue: Church Hall.  Date : 2nd December 2017. Time : 10am.  Lunch will be served.  *It Will be Fun Filled. Come with some mind provoking questions. • Pls let us know in advance if you will come•  *Come with a Small Gift for your Spouse*
9. SCHOLARSHIP FOR OUR SAVIOUR’S CHURCH YOUTHS for those in government owned tertiary institutions is ongoing for 2017/2018 session.  Please submit applications to the Administrative Office.
10. 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-GBPCCARES-OO; IBAN- m GB10UBUK 23579701629800.

11. FOOD BANK: The Food Bank is the Project of the Youth Ministry of  this Church. This enables us to cater for the needy in the Church. The  Bank opens every first Sunday at the Church Hall immediately after  the Youth Service. We thank all our donors and ask more people to be part of        this project. Please feel free to donate cash or food items; Rice, beans, Garri, vegetable oil, beverages etc to this bank. For more information, kindly contact  Canon OreOluwa Agbelusi / Youth President, Mr. Chukwudifu Onianwa or Mr Micheal Ipadeola (Admin. Manager). God bless you.
12. MEN’S CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP MEETING:- The  meeting of members of the Men’s Christian Fellowship comes up on Saturday, 21st October, 2017 at 9 a.m.  All members should endeavour to attend.
13. The Literature and Publications Committee requests the submission of entries for the December 2017 edition of The Good Tidings Magazine – the 10th Edition!  The entries may be in the form of articles, jokes, riddles, cartoons, etc. Please send soft copies of your entries to goodtidings@osc-tbs.org.ng.  If desired, authors may send in their photographs along with their entries. Please note the committee will review the entries and where contextual amendments are necessary, the committee will contact the author for approval.

14. APPRECIATION FROM THE OLUSANYAS the family of Mr. & Mrs. O. Olusanya hereby expresses sincere appreciation to the Vicar and his wife, the Curates and their wives, and the entire members of this great church, Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos, for the great support through prayers and generous donations, that contributed to the success recorded at our 2017 Adults’ Harvest Thanksgiving & Love Feast last Sunday. May God shower His blessing on you all in Jesus name.
15. Banns of Marriage: We announce the Banns of marriage between: Chidinma Nneoma Obidigbo & Ugochukwu Reagan Nwankwo. Any impediment should please be forwarded to the Vicar.
16. FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
    1. Late Mrs. Chinwe Ethel Wabara (nee Udemezue) [wife of Prince Chijioke Edwin Wabara]  – Tuesday, 31st October, 2017 – Service of songs at New Estate Baptist Church, Adisa Bashua Street, off Adelabu, Surulere.  Time:  5 p.m.; Friday, 3rd November, 2017 –  Commendation Service at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos at 11a.m.
    2. Late Mr. Chuma Muogilim –  Wednesday, 25th October, 2017 –  Service of Songs at Anglican Church of the Peninsula, Royal Garden Estate, Ajah, Lagos.  Time:  4.00 p.m.;  Friday, 3rd November, 2017 –  Burial Service at St. Matthew’s Church,Egbema Ozubulu, Anambra State at 9 a.m. to be followed by Interment.