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Notices for October 16, 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 welcome very specially and also with profound gratitude, our Guest Preacher and his wife, The Rt. Rev. & Mrs. Joseph A. F. Olusola, The Diocesan Bishop of Ijesha North East.  The Lord will continue to water them and they will increase on all side in Jesus name.
    3. 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.
    4. We congratulate all Birthday celebrants of the week and pray for longevity, robust health and prosperity for all of them.
    5. We congratulate the following families being prayed for today. These are: The Enebelis, Enechukwu, Eneda, Eneh, Enelamah, Eneli, Enem, Enenou, Enere, Enobakhare, Enukora, Enwelim, Enwere, Enwerem, Enwereuzo, Enyi, Enyosiobi, Epunam, Erechukwu, Erewa, Eribo, Eraser, Eric, Eriobu, Erinle, Eronini, Erunse, Esedafe, Esere, Esho, Esiri, Eso, Esowanne, Essien, Etiaba, Etindu, Etoh, Etudo, Eudani, Euba, Evbosomon, Evbota, Ewenike, Ewhe, Ewuzie, Eyo, Eze, Ezeabasilim, Ezeadili, Ezeagwu, Ezeala, Ezeaniefuna, Ezeanya, Ezeasor, Ezechukwu, Ezeadiebube, Ezedinma, Ezeemo, Ezenwe, Ezenweinyinya, Ezenwugo, Ezeobi, Ezeudo, Ezeudu, Ezezika, Ezika, Ezeh, Ezeibe, Ezibe, Ezeifemeelu, Ezeigwe, Ezeilo, Ezeji, Ezekiel, Ezekwem, Ezika-Okupe, Ezekwere, Ezekwesili, Ezekwu, Ezekweche, Ezenekwe, Ezenezi, Ezenne and Ezenwa.
    6. 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 Ezika-Okupes, Ezenwu, Ezeuko, Ezeuku, Eziefula, Ezike, Eziokwu, Eziuloh, Ezulike, Ezuma, Fabamwo, Fabikon, Fabyan, Fadamiro, Fadeyi, Fadiran, Fagbohunlu, Fajemirokun, Falaye, Falodun, Farinre, Falola, Farodoye, Famakinwa, Fawole, Farri, Fasakin, Fashiku, Fasina, Fatai-Williams, Fatiregun, Fatokun, Fatona, Fayiga, Fayose, Femi, Fetepigi, Fisher, Folorunso, Forsebury, Fowora, Frank, Fregene, Franklin, Fummey-Olabisi, Fyne-Country, Fyneface, Gana, Garrick, Gansalo, Gbadegesin, Gbandi, Gbenle, Gbolade, Gbolahan, Goka, Goke, George, Goldie, Guobadia, Green & Gwacham.   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:
    1. Daily Holy Communion @ 7.15 a.m. from Mondays to Fridays
    2. Hour of Divine Intervention on Wednesdays @ 6.00 p.m to 7.30 p.m.
    3. Bible Study on Fridays @ 3.00 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. & 6.00 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
    4. Overcomer’s Hour –  First Day of the month @ 6.30 a.m. to 7.00 a.m.
    5. Glorious Night –  Last Fridays of the month @ 11.00 p.m. to 5.00 a.m.
    6. Workers’ Retreat –  as the Vicar deems appropriate.
  1. 2016 ADULTS’ HARVEST THANKSGIVING & LOVE FEAST:- We thank God for the lives of our Chairman for this year’s Adults’ Harvest, Mr. & Mrs. Oladipo Okpeseyi, SAN; the Parents of the Day, Chief & Mrs. I.C. Ogbue;  the Cake Unveilers,  Mr & Mrs. Michael Osilama Otu, all their supporters, and other Special Guests.  We welcome you all and pray that the Lord will continue to bless you and all yours.  Please note that the Love Feast would hold at the Cricket Pitch of the Tafawa Balewa Square Complex immediately after the thanksgiving service.
  2. YEAR 2016 CONFIRMATION SERVICE:    Our confirmation service will hold next Sunday, 23rd October, 2016 at 9.00 a.m. Rehearsal for all the candidates holds on Saturday, 22nd October, 2016 at 4.00 p.m.
  3. OCTOBER EDITION OF OUR EVENING OF PRAISE will hold by God’s grace next Sunday (23rd October, 2016) at 5.00 p.m prompt.  We hope to give more prominence to contemporary music, solos, special numbers, drama/playlet, choreography, etc.  All those who are interested should please see the Vicar or Revd Canon Festus O.A. Ajayi to register.  We appreciate the Choir and Praise Band for their commitment and still appeal to them to attend punctually and in good number.
  4. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUE: is a minimum of N1,000.00.  We appeal that we all register to become full members of our parish.
  5. 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.
  6. 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: 

  1. EPISCOPAL VISIT OF HIS GRACE: His Grace, The Most Rev. Dr. E.Adebola Ademowo, OON FNAL, Bishop of Lagos and the Dean Emeritus, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) will next Sunday, 23rd October, 2016 at 9 a.m. and along with the President of the Women’s & Girls’Organisation of the diocese, Mrs. I. Oluranti Ademowo, pay an official (Episcopal) visit to our parish.  Please be ready to receive your bishop and pray for Episcopal blessings on you and your family.  At that service, candidates will be confirmed.
  2. POSTING OF A CLERGYMAN:- His Grace, the Diocesan effected the posting of Revd  & Mrs. Silas Ewere Okoh from Church of the Resurrection, 1004 Estate, Victoria Island as a Curate, and to our church also as a Curate with effect from tomorrow, Monday, 17th October, 2016 by God’s grace.

 

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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. MOTHERS’ UNION HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ZONES AND CO- ORDINATORS:

      Please contact the co-ordinator in your area.

  1. WOMEN’S MEETING/HEALTH TALK:  Date: Wednesday, 19th October,  2016 – Health Talk.  Topic: ‘Rubbella’  by Mrs. Chinelo Mba.  Time: 4.00p.m.  May you be richly blessed as you attend.
  2. YOUNG WIVES’ FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME: Earlier scheduled for today 16th October, 2016 has been shifed to Sunday, 23rd October. 2016 because of the Adult Harvest Thanksgiving Service.  Members should please, note.
  3. WIDOWS’ WELFARE FUND: Kindly donate towards the Fund established to assist the widows of this church and God would visit you and all yours.  .
  4. GIRLS AND LADIES GUILD VIRTUE’S DAY WORKSHOP: The annual Diocesan Lady of Virtue’s Day workshop would hold on Saturday, 22nd  October, 2016.  Time:  10.00 a.m.    The workshop is on Ankara bags & bead designs; Table decoration; Soap making, Izal etc.  The workshop is free to all children & youth (Boys & Girls).  Venue:  Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos.

 

OTHER INFORMATION FROM OUR PARISH

  1. THE VICAR’S VACATION: The Vicar and his wife will be away in the U.S. on their annual  vacation from Thursday, 27th October to Thursday, 17th November, 2016 by God’s grace.  Please remember to pray for them. 
  2. OTHER CLERGY LEAVE ROSTER (2016):- The other clergy will take their well deserved rest in turns as per the times listed below:   (1)  Revd Canon Akpoghene Okoro –  November 1 – November 28;  (2)  Revd Canon Taiwo Awosika  –  Oct. 17 – Nov. 6;  (3)  Revd Charles Ezeh –  Oct. 3 – October 30.
  3. 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.
  4. HOSPITAL VISITING MINISTRY/CHURCH CLINIC holds its 2016 Anniversary Screening Exercise in collaboration with Pathcare Laboratories Ltd on Wednesday, 19th October, 2016 at the Chapel Extension. Time:  8.30 a.m. till 12 Noon. Come and know your numbers.  Stay healthy.
  5. INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING:- Members of the Investment Committee meet on Wednesday, 19th October, 2016 at 12noon at the usual venue.  All members are kindly requested to attend promptly without fail.
  6. NOTICE FOR READERS:
    1. Ikoyi Archdeaconry Readers Retreat takes place on 22nd October 2016.
    2. There will be a Readers meeting on Sunday, 30th October 2016 immediately after the Healing & Testimony Service.
  7. LABICO ADMISSION:- The Lagos Anglican Bible College forms for admission into Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma Course in Biblical Studies for year 2016/2017 Session commencing October 2016 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.
  8. DIVCCON 2016:- This year’s DIVCCON starts in Abuja from Monday, 7th to Friday, 11th November, 2016.  Members are please, encouraged to start registering now.  Divccon registration fee is N3,500.00 payable to Zenith Bank Account No: 1130045359 (Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion Divccon) and obtain your PIN from the bank. Meet the Admin. Manager or go to www.divvcon.org for the process of registration.
  9. IKOYI ARCHDEACONRY ELDERS’ FELLOWSHIP OPEN DAY:- Elders of 65 years and above are cordially invited to Ikoyi Archdeaconry Elders’ Fellowship Open Day at Our Saviour’s Church Chapel Extension from 10.00 a.m. Please note and attend promptly.
  10. 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.
  11. THANKSGIVING BY THE IWUOHA FAMILY:- Please join the Iwuoha family at their thanksgiving on Sunday, 23rd October, 2016.  They will among other graces, be thanking God for Divine and Miraculous healing of their son, Chinedu.
  12. FAMILY HARVEST NEXT SUNDAY, 23RD OCTOBER, 2016 AT 9.00 A.M. CONFIRMATION SERVICE:
    1. Mrs. Sade Adetiba
    2. Engr David & Mrs. Ngozi Ifezulike with
      1. 70th Birthday of Engr David Ifezulike,
      2. 40th Wedding Anniversary of Engr & Mrs. D. Ifezulike
  1. OTHER THANKSGIVING: (a)Business Fellowship Anniversary Thanksgiving;  (b)  Outing Service for the family of Mr. Joe D. Oroye.
  2. “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.”
  3. 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. The Business Fellowship, Our Saviour’s Church cordially invites members of the church to its 17thAnniversary/Market fair/Exhibition/Health Check/Launching of 3rd Edition of Business Brochure and Business Talk on Insight to Setting Up and Growing Gas Business in Nigeria with Specific focus on LPG-Cooking Gas (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) on Sat. 22nd October, 2016, Time 9am, Venue: Church Hall.   Speaker: Mrs Fehintola Adamolekun, MD/CEO GAS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (Reamsgas). Chairman: Dr. & Mrs Peter Nmadu, Chief Launcher: Mr & Mrs Verkey Verghese, Intercessory Prayers to be led by Mrs. Anu Koleowo. Special Awardees: Mrs Stella Kragha, Mrs Bolaji Oyeleye & Mr Oladipo Fadamiro.

Free Eye Test & Glaucoma Screening, Free Health Check on Hypertension & Diabetes, Free Workshop on latest bridal headtie (Gele) and make-up.

Words of exhortation by Canon Akpoghene Okoro; Text: Genesis 26:12-13 “Isaac sowed seed………………became very wealthy”  Music by Church band.

  1. BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP PRE – ANNIVERSARY PROGRAMME: Theme:- Creating and Growing Sustainable SMES. Sponsor:- MD/CEO GEN Merchant Investors Ltd.   Facilitator:-Mr. Soboma Ajumogobia.  Period:- Monday, 17th October, 2016. Venue:  Chapel.  Time:- 6-8p.m. Do not miss it.  The Lord will grow your business.
  2. Banns of Marriage: We announce the Banns of Marriage between:  Vincent Okeke Nnamdi & Iyemietemi Ibukun Moore.  Any impediment   should please be forwarded to the Vicar.

 

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: 5.00 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.  Reception at Ijebu Jesa Town Hall.
  2. Joe Dediare Oroye– Wednesday, 19th October, 2016 –  Service of Songs by  St. John’s Anglican Church, I Abimbola Awoniyi Close, Victoria Island at 5.00 p.m;  Thursday, 20th   October, 2016 – Christian wake at  5.00 p.m. in Our Saviour’s Church Hall;  Friday, 21st October, 2016 –   Funeral Service at  Our Saviour’s   Church, TBS, Lagos at 11.00 a.m.  Outing Service on Sunday, 23rd October, 2016 at 11 a.m. in Our Saviour’s Church.
  1. We share in the pains of Dr & Mrs. Segun Fadiran and the entire Fadirans on the call to glory of their father, father-in-law, grand-father, and great grand-father – High Chief Joseph Olasupo Adisa Fadiran.  Aged:  87 years.  Burial arrangement are as follows:  Thursday, 20th October, 2016 – Christian wake at 5 p.m.;  Friday, 21st October, 2016 – Funeral at 10 a.m..  Both events take place at St. Paul’s Ang. Church, Yemetu, Ibadan.  Reception follows at Ibadan House Event Center, Ibadan (close to the church).  Colour code:  All shades of Blue & White.
  1. With gratitude for a fulfilled life which was entirely spent in the service of God and humanity, we announce the call to eternal glory of Pa Adewunmi Olufuyi Otudeko which took place in the early hours of Tuesday, 11th October, 2016 at the age of 87.  Funeral arrangements are as follows:  Service of Songs on Thursday, 24th November, 2016 at 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.  May his gentle sould rest in perfect peace.
  1. We also share in the pains of Dr & Mrs. G.C. Madubuko on the call to glory of their brother’s wife in U.S.A. –  Dr (Mrs) Grace Uchenna Madubuko (nee Oramu).  Her remains will be laid to rest in Enugu on Thursday, the 20th October, 2016.

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