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Notices for October 18, 2015

  1.  EPISCOPAL VISIT OF HIS GRACE: Today, we welcome His Grace, The Most Rev. Dr. E.A. Ademowo, OON FNAL, Ph.D., Bishop of Lagos &  Dean Emeritus, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) along with the President of the Women’s & Girls’ Organisations of the diocese, Mrs. I. Oluranti Ademowo, as they pay an official (Episcopal) visit to our parish.  We pray that the Lord will continue to shower His blessings on them and their household.
  2. WELCOME- We heartily welcome you all who are worshipping God along with us today for the first time and pray that His love would be extended to you and members of your families. Kindly complete the form given to you and hand it over to the members of the church’s WELCOME TEAM who will meet with you at the CHOIR OFFICE point immediately after the service. Kindly join them through the Exit by the Lectern side of the church
  3. DAILY HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE: –  Join us at the 7.15 a.m. service in the Chapel every day this week.
  4. WELCOME TO GOD’S FAMILY: We welcome all who have been confirmed today very heartily into God’s blessed family of the redeemed. As you take up the full responsibilities of the children of God, may you be faithful and fruitful children of His and may you enjoy His favour both here and in eternity. We encourage you to build yourselves up by regularly attending services, the church’s prayer meetings on Wednesdays and the Bible studies on Fridays. Also keep yourselves busy for the Lord by taking active part in at least one ministry of the church. May you continue to shine as stars for the Lord.
  5. ORDER OF PHOTOGRAPHS WITH HIS GRACE:- The order of taking photographs with His Grace and our Mama Lagos will be as follows:
    1. The Female confirmees  
    2. The Male confirmees
    3. The PCC
    4. The Choir
    5. The Vicar & the Wardens
    6. The Clergy & Clergy wives
    7. The Vicar  & Vicar’s wife
    8. The Priests with the President &  Secretary of each ministry
    9. Individuals as previously arranged.
  6. APPRECIATION- RE: 2015 ADULT HARVEST: – We extend sincere gratitude to our Chairman at last Sunday’s Adult Harvest Thanksgiving & Love Feast – Sir. & Lady Eleazar Nwosa, our Parents of the Day – Engr. & Barr (Mrs.) Guy Otobo; the Cake Unveilers – Otunba (Engr) & Erelu Felix Babatunde Obada; all their supporters and invited guests, and most importantly, all members of the congregation that contributed to the success recorded. May God continue to shower His blessings on you all.
  7. COMMUNITY HYMNS SINGING FOR SEPTEMBER BABES: We rejoice with all the October Babes as they mark their month today during our Community Hymns Singing at 6.00 p.m.  Please come with your friends and family members.  May His abundant blessings be upon you as you turn-up for the service.
  8. CHURCH HOUSE FLATS: The six flats in the Church Block of Flats in Ikoyi are available for corporate or individual tenants.  The road (Obadeyi Close) has recently been rehabilitated with proper drains and interlocking paving stones.  Interested prospective tenants for one or all of the flats (individuals or companies) should please contact the Admin. Manager or call 0803-717-7670 & 0803-400-8921.
  9. PARISH CHARITY DAY: The next Parish Charity Day will take place on Saturday, 24th October, 2015 at 10 a.m.  Donations of Rice, Beans, Noodles, Yams, Beverages, Household utensils, Clothings in good condition and cash would be appreciated.  Please put a smile on the faces of the needy and God will richly bless you for it
  10. BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S BREAKFAST FELLOWSHIP: The Diocesan Business & Professional Women’s Breakfast Fellowship comes up on Saturday, 7th November, 2015 at the Church Hall.  Time:  8.00 a.m.  You are all invited and as you come, the Lord will richly bless you.
  11. HARVEST COMMITTEE MEETING: – The members of Harvest Committee would meet on Wednesday, 21st October, 2015 at the Church Hall. Time: 6.00 p.m.  Members should please, be punctual.
  12. MISSION SEED ENVELOPES: You are invited to help empower His  Grace, our Diocesan Bishop to help needy parishes and the mission fields in the diocese, within and outside the country by contributing at least One thousand Naira monthly towards the Mission Seed Project.  Mission Seed  is collected on every first Sunday of the month, but you could also pay during the week.  Please collect and use a set of envelopes to help you pay regularly and God will bless you abundantly.
  13. TITHE ENVELOPES: God has asked you to obey Him by bringing in the FULL tithes into His storehouse and put Him to test if He will not rain blessings on you. To help you do this, the church has provided envelopes for regular tithing. Please collect yours from the Guild of Stewards.  The Lord will bless you with His  abundance as you obey Him.  Tithes will be collected TODAY, and on every Third Sunday of the month.  Please drop the tithe as you go for communion.  Please note that you can continue to pay your tithe at any other time of the week or make a direct transfer to the Church’s Bank account.
  14. BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME: Programme – Business Talk:  Date:  Monday, 19th October, 2015. Time:  6-8 p.m.  Venue:  Chapel. Topic: ‘’Regulations surrounding the development of Real Estate Business’   Speaker:  Barrister Augustine Egwuatu.  Please come and you will be richly blessed.
  15. INVITATION:- The Business Fellowship of Our Saviour’s Church , TBS, invites you to its 16th Anniversary with  Market Fair; Exhibition; Business Directory; Intercessory Prayer; Free Health Check on Diabetes, Hypertension/Eye Glaucoma; and Business Talk on ‘Raising Fund to sustain SMEs by Prince Abimbola Olashore on Saturday 24th October 2015 between 9am and 6pm at the Church Hall.  The Chairman/Chief Launcher – Chief John Akinleye.  You are all cordially welcome.
  16. LITERATURE & PUBLICATION COMMITTEE: The Literature and Publications Committee requests articles, jokes, cartoons and other content for the December edition of Good Tidings. Please send copies of your entries to goodtidings@osc-tbs.org. We appreciate all those who have continued to support us through advertisements. We will appreciate more advertisements and goodwill Christmas messages in the December edition of the magazine. The rates for advertisements are:

Cover pages (inside and outside)      – N200,000

Full page inside                               – N50,000

Half page inside                              – N30,000

The deadline for submission of articles is 31st October, 2015. Thank you  for your support.

  1. HOSPITAL VISITING MINISTRY/CHURCH CLINIC 27THANNIVERSARY:  The  Anniversary Thanksgiving of the HVM/Church Clinic comes up next Sunday, 25th October, 2015 during the 8.00 a.m. Service.  There will be a Medical Screening of members (Blood pressure & Blood sugar checks) on Wednesday, 21st October, 2015 at the Chapel Extension from 9.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.  You are all invited.
  2. MOTHERS’ UNION MEETING/TALK: Date: Tuesday, 20th October 2015 – Health Talk on ‘Your health, your choice’ by Dr (Mrs) Y. Savage-Olusola and Contemporary Issue on ‘God’s battle axe’ by Mrs. Taiwo Imoukhuede. Time: 4.00p.m.  May you be richly blessed as you attend.
  3. WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING/TALK: Date: Wednesday, 21st October  2015  Health Talk on ‘Your health, your choice’ by Dr (Mrs) Y. Savage-Olusola  Time: 4.00p.m.  May you be richly blessed as you attend.
  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.
  1. CLASSES FOR MOTHERS’ UNION ENROLMENT:- The class for 2015 Mothers’ Union Enrolment holds today, immediately after the service at the

Chapel Extension.  Members should please be punctual.

  1. FOOD BANK: The Youth Ministry has started a Food Bank in the church. This service seeks to provide raw food stuffs and beverages for members who have nothing to eat. Kindly go to the rear entrance of the Church Hall if you find this helpful. Kindly note that this is a covenant arrangement, only those in need should visit the place. Please, also feel free to join us to bring smile to faces that are stranded by providing for them through this medium. For more information, contact Canon Ore Agbelusi (08035734830), Dipo (08097039325) or Chukwudi (08034134582).
  2. MEMBERS’ APPEAL FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
    1. Two couples who are very active in the church need assistance to brighten up their lives and homes.  Kindly stretch your hand of love to them.  Please write cheques in the name of the church and endorse “Couples”.  God bless you abundantly.
    2. A member also seeks financial assistance for eye surgery urgently.  Kindly assist.  God bless you.
  1. DONATIONS TO CHURCH MADE EASY:  To facilitate paying our Tithes, offerings and other donations, the following have been put in place:
    1. A PAYMENT POINT has been created near the Archbishop Adetiloye Conference Room.  A cashier is available at the point on Sundays immediately after each service and on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Should you get there after the cashier had left, you should please call 08075792685 and you would be attended to.
    2. 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, Mission Seed, Clergy Pension, etc. and also inform the Church’s accountant on 08075792685.
    3. Payments can also be made in the UK to Union Bank UK Plc, Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos Account No:01629800; IBAN – 10UBUK235797016      29800.
  1. The following members should please see the Vicar’s Warden for an information: Mrs. Ijeoma Chuks-Okoye, Mr. Goddi Nnamdi Anazodo, Mr. Progress Akujobi Azubike, Eka Victor and Maria, Kosch Ventures Ltd.
  2. NOTE OUR PRIESTS’ TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR PRAYERS, COUNSELLING AND INFORMATION: Vicar – Ven S. Igein Isemede – 0803-306-8525, 08075790408; – Curates – The Revd Canon Clement B.  Iwuoha – 0803-377-1356, 08075790554; The Revd Canon I. John Nriama – 0802-332– 4770, 0807- 5790549; The Revd Canon Festus Oluwole  A. Ajayi – 0802- 367-7896, 0807-579-0572; The Revd Canon Folorunso OreOluwa  Agbelusi -0803-573- 4830,0807- 5790516; The Revd Canon Akpoghene Okoro – 0802-332-2236, 08075790681; The Rev Dr. Oluwaseun Adeyemi – 0806462530521.
  3. COMPULSORY PRE-MARRIAGE COUNSELLING: Please note that the pre-marriage counselling has started.  The purpose of Counselling is to prepare our children on how to establish and maintain harmony in their marriages.  The programme is intensive and will take minimum of 12 weeks. 

 Every potential couple should take note and avail themselves of this golden opportunity.  Parents should also note that this should be the first step in preparation for their children’s wedding. We expect all the “about to be married” members to take note!  Clearance will not be given for wedding until the course is completed.

  1. BANNS OF MARRIAGE: We announce the banns of marriage between
    1. Chito Ogochukwu Osuno and Nnaemeka Umeh
    2. Uchenna Chukwuebuka H. Uduji and Ogugua Ogbue,

for the SECOND time.  Any impediment should please, be forwarded to the Vicar.

  1. We share in the pains of the family of Mr. Daniel & Mrs. Ann Nwabulue on the call to glory of their father & father-in-law – CHIEF DAVID NWANKWO NWABULUE (Ichie Ochiliozzia 1 of Alor). Aged:  77 years.  Burial arrangement to be announce later.
  2. Funeral arrangement for:
    1. MRS VICTORIA  ABUMCHUKWU NWAGU (mother-in-law and mother of Sir Okey & Lady Uju Ezibe)  – on Friday, 27th November, 2015  –  Funeral Service at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Ifite-Nibo.  Time:  10a.m

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