Notices for September 25, 2016

GREETINGS AND FELICITATION

1. 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  Amodas,  Aligo, Allen, Allison, Alummoottil, Alusi, Amachree, Amajor Jr,  Amakwe, Amarie, Amechi, Amobi, Anaba, Anadu, Anene,  Anueyiagu, Anumudu, Arthur-Worrey, Ashiru, Ayininuola, Ayo Foluso, Ayodeji, Azeez, Azike, Azinge, Azubike, Azuike, Azuka, Bajomo, Bamigbetan- Baju, Bakare, Bamisile, Bamtefa, Bello, Benson, Binitie, Bipialaka, Bolokor, Boniface, Bozi-Edunze, Chamberlain, Chiboka, Chichi, Chimah, Chinkata, Chiori, Chris-Asoluka, Chuks-Okoye, Chukwuocha, Clark, Dada, Dabiri, Dafinone, Dallass, Dambo, Daminabo, Daminabo, Danjuma, Dankaro, Daras, Dare, Daniel, Dappa, David, Davies, Dehinde, Dekalu, Demesi, Desalu, Dike, Disi, Dosunmu, Dublin-Green, Duru, Ebi-Omatsola, Ebubeogu and Edionseri.
   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 Ebeledikes, Ebong, Ebor, Echendu, Echi-Williams, Eddo, Edeh, Edoho, Edoka, Edokpolor, Edosa, Edozie, Edoziem, Edu, Edukugho,Edusei, Egbakhumeh, Egberamen, Egbogah, Egbor, Egbuche, Egbuchunam, Egbukole, Egbuna, Egbubike, Egbuwoku, Egemonye, Egere, Egirani, Egwuatu, Egwim, Egwuatuonwu, Egwudobi, Ehieze, Eighe, Ejecam, Ejezie, Ejidiran, Ejike & Ejikeme.    Please use the opportunity to do your Family Harvest.

2. 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.

3. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUE: is a minimum of N1,000.00.  We appeal that we all register to become full members of our parish.
4. 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.
5. 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

6. EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE ON THE IKOYI ARCHDEACONRY PASTORATE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION:- The Archdeacon of our Archdeaconry uses this medium to register his deepest appreciation to all the Clergy and Clergywives, Diocesan Officials, Bishop’s Nominees, Special Guests, the Choirs of our three big churches and the leaders, the Guild of Stewards, all the Archdeaconry Board members, all their Wardens, and all our parishioners for their spiritual, moral and financial contributions that culminated in the huge success of our 9th Pastorate Anniversary.  God will continue to pay attention to you and shower His abundant blessings upon you all.
7. PARISH YOUTH COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT:- We are immensely grateful to all who have indicated interest in being members of this Committee and pray that God will continue to multiply their joy.  Those who are still interested in serving in the Committee should please, contact the Vicar. The Committee is constituted as follows:
   1. Mr. Akin Akinfemiwa                  –  Chairman
   2. Sir Olu Okeowo                         –  Member
   3. Dr. Tunji Oyebanji                      –       “
   4. Engr. Mrs. Favour Chika Okafor –       “
   5. Dr. Ije Jidenma                          –       “
   6. Mr. Ben Wilcox                          –       “
   7. Sir Stanley Amuchie                  –       “
   8. Dr. Emmanuel Egbogah            –       “
   9. Mr. Noble Igwe                          –       “
   10. Mr. Bode Adediji                                   –       “
   11. Chief Bayo Sarumi                    –       “
   12. Prof. Joseph. A. Sodipo                       –       “
   13. Mr. Dipo Fadamiro                    -(Youth Representative)
   14. The Vicar                                  –    Coordinator
8. OUR ADULT HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICE & LOVE FEAST:- For some fundamental reasons, our Adult Harvest celebration has been postponed by a week.  The new date is Sunday, 16th October, 2016 at 9.00 a.m.  We regret all the inconveniences that this may cause all our parishioners.  God of harvest will bless all of us. 

 

INFORMATION FROM THE DIOCESE

1. LAGOS DIOCESAN ANNUAL CLERGY SCHOOL:-  The Lagos Diocesan annual Clergy School runs from Monday, September 26 to Friday, September 30, 2016.  Therefore, the daily Holy Communion Service at 7.15 a.m. will not hold.  However, arrangement will be made to conduct the Mid-week communion on Wednesday at 7.15 a.m.

 

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. 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.

5. IKOYI ARCHDEACONRY WOMEN’S DAY OF PRAISE:- The Ikoyi Archdeaconry Women’s Day of Praise comes up on Saturday, 8th October, 2016 at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos at 10.00 a.m. You are all invited to come and fellowship and give praises to our God.
6. WOMEN’S MEETING/THEALTH TALK: Date: Wednesday, 28th September,  2016 – Contemporary Issue on: ‘Parental responsibility’ by Mrs. Uloma Ubani-Ndu.  Time: 4.00p.m.  May you be richly blessed as you attend.
7. PRAYER FOR THE NATION:- Date:  Saturday, 1st October, 2016.  Time:  10.00 a.m.  Venue:  Our Saviour’s Church Chapel.
8. COLLECTION OF SACRIFICE CARDS: Please be informed that  the collection of sacrifice cards will be done at the main entrance of the church after the withdrawal hymn.  Members should please note and comply.
9. WIDOWS’ WELFARE FUND: Kindly donate towards the Fund established to assist the widows of this church and God would visit you and all yours.
10. LADIES & GIRLS’ GUILD INCLUDING BOYS’ PROGRAMME: Date: Today, after the first service. Health Talk on “‘Conjunctivitis”  by  Dr. (Mrs) E. Otrofanowei.

 

OTHER INFORMATION FROM OUR PARISH

1. CHANGE OF DATE FOR CONFIRMATION SERVICE: The date fixed for our  2016 Confirmation Service has been changed.  The new date will be communicated to candidates later.  All who are being prepared to be confirmed should be very committed to what they are being taught.  Class today after the second service.
2. EXAMINATION FOR CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES 2016:- Examination for confirmation candidates holds on Sunday, October 2, 2016 after the 11.00 a.m. service.

The Vicar’s hour, final preparation and rehearsal comes up on Saturday preceding the new date at 4.00 p.m. Candidates are advised to come to the rehearsal with the dresses they intend to wear on the confirmation day.

3. POSTPONEMENT OF PARISH CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING:- As a result of the Diocesan Clergy School holding this week, the Parish Church Council meeting now holds on Thursday, 6th October, 2016 at 5.00 p.m.
4. CLERGY LEAVE ROSTER (2016):- The clergy will take their well deserved rest in turns as per the times listed below:  (1)  Vicar –  July 25 – August 8 & October 17th – November 14th;  (2)  Revd Canon Clement Iwuoha –  August 16 – September 14;  (3)  Revd Canon Festus Ajayi –  August 24 – September 10;  (4)  Revd Canon OreOluwa Agbelusi –  August 1 – August 28;  (5)  Revd Canon Akpoghene Okoro –  November 1 – November 28;  (6)  Revd Canon Taiwo Awosika  –  Sept. 18 – Sept. 25; Oct. 17 – Nov. 6;  (7)  Revd Charles Ezeh –  Oct. 3 – October 30;  (8)  Revd Dr. Seun Adeyemi –  Sept. 1 – Sept. 28.
5. SEND-FORTH FOR REVD CANON & MRS JOHN IFEANYICHUKWU NRIAMA:- The send-forth for The Revd Canon & Mrs. John Ifeanyichukwu Nriama has been slated for Sunday, 2nd October, 2016 after the second service in the Church Hall.  We appeal to all our parishioners to be physically present to appreciate and honour them.
6. MEMBERSHIP OF THE BAND:- Interested Adult and Youth parishioners who wish to join the Church Band should contact the Vicar or The Revd Canon Festus Ajayi.
7. 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.divccon.org for the process of registration.
8. 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.
9. “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.”
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-GBP-CCARES-OO; IBAN – GB10UBUK23579701629800.
       • Thank you and God bless you as you support His work through this church
11. BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP 2016 MARKET FAIR, EXHIBITION & BUSINESS DIRECTORY The Business Fellowship invites members of the congregation to showcase their products/services at its 2016 Market Fair, Exhibition and Launching of Business Directory on Saturday 22nd October 2016 between 9am and 6pm at the Church Hall to mark its 17th anniversary with business talk on ‘Insight to Setting up and Growing Gas Business in Nigeria with Specific Focus on LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas).
12. EXHIBITION RATE:  8ft by 8ft two hall tables arranged at 900 with entrance & 2 chairs
    1. (A) Stage stand – N15,000 (B) Floor stand – N10,000 (C) Gallery Stand –   N5,000
    2. Outside within the fence 4ft by 4ft one round plastic table and a chair – N2,500
    3. ADVERT RATES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

(a)           Outside back cover N120,000,  (b) Inside front cover N100,000,

(c)           Inside full page N75,000,          (d) Inside half page N45,000,

(e)           Inside quarter page N30,000,  (f) Inside 5’’ by 4’’ N10,000,

(g)           Maximum of 200                characters without picture N2,500

PLEASE NOTE: All payments are to be made to the church account and indicated as BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP MARKET FAIR, EXHIBITION & BUSINESS

DIRECTORY, latest 3rd October, 2016.  For details, please contact Church Admin Manager or Chairperson on 08034091536, the Secretary on 08023011943 or treasurer – 08069545405. Please come and you will be richly blessed.

11. BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP PRE – ANNIVERSARY

 PROGRAMME:  Theme:- Creating and Growing Sustainable SMES.  Sponsor:- MD/CEO GEN Merchant Investors Ltd.   Facilitator:- Mr. Soboma Ajumogobia.  Period:- Mondays  26th September & 3rd October, 2016.     Venue:  Chapel.  Time:- 6-8p.m.

     DO NOT MISS IT AND THE LORD WILL GROW YOUR BUSINESS

12. VACANCY:- A diligent and committed driver is required urgently. A married person, residing in Ikorodu or willing to stay in Ikorodu with the proposed employer.  Those qualified and interested should forward their application & CV to the Church Admin. Manager without much delay.
13. OUR PARISH YOUTHS: Some of our youths’ academic qualifications are        listed below for assistance on job opportunities

FOOD BANK BY THE YOUTH MINISTRY.: Packed food items are available at the tail end of the Church Hall every 1st Sunday of the month for needy members only. We thank profusely, our parents that have always supported us with donations to the Food Bank. The next Food Bank would be on display on 3/10/16. Pls contact the following for more information:  The Revd. Canon OreOluwa AGBELUSI, Dipo Fadamiro or Mr Mike Ipadeola. Thank you.

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT & ARRANGEMENT:

1. Mr. Joe Dediare Oroye – Service of Songs on Thursday, 20th October, 2016 at  5.00 p.m. in the 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.
2. Funeral arrangement for Mr. Emmanuel Ndubeze Ugoji:  Service of  Songs on Wednesday, 5th October, 2016 at 12, Basheer Augusto Street, Off Eric Manuel, Surulere at 5.00 p.m.;  Funeral Service at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, on Thursday, 6th October, 2016 at 10.00 a.m.
3. BURIAL OF MRS. HANNAH O. ISEMEDE: APPRECIATION: Ven. & Mrs. S. Igein Isemede express profound gratitude to the entire membership of Our Saviour’s   Church, TBS for their spiritual, moral and financial contributions towards the success  of the funeral rites of their later mother and mother-in-law respectively, Mrs. Hannah  Oghobasere Isemede.  God will grant all of you longevity, robust health and continued prosperity.