Notices for September 4, 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 to be prayed for today, that is: Abaras, Abiakweli, Abiola-Cudjoe, Abolade, Abolaji, Abumere, Achebe, Achusi, Adamolekun, Adebayo, Adebiyi, Adeboyejo, Adedeji, Adediji,  Adefisan, Adegoke, Adegoroye, Adekayode, Adekore, Ademola/Ademola-Waller, Adeniji, Adenubi, Adenuga, Adepoju, Adesola & Adesugba.  Please use the opportunity to do your Family Harvest.
   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: Adesuyis, Adetiba, Adetokunbo, Adigwe, Afoaku, Agaba, Agada, Agbi, Agbim, Agbo, Agborua, Agbugba. Agodo, Agu, Agunenye, Agwunobi, Ahaaiwe, Ahaibe, Ahaneku, Aigbe, Aig-Imoukhuede, Aina, Ajakaiye, Ajayi, Ajoku, Akanbi,  Akindele, Akinfolarin, Akinola, Akinrele, Akinrimisi, Akinsehinwa, Akinyanjuola, Akinyemi, Akisanya, Akpobeku, Akubuike & Akujobi-Roberts.

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.  Kindly complete the enclosed form and return to members of the Guild of Stewards or the Admin’s Office, so as to prepare the roster without much delay.
5. THE NEEDS OF OUR PARISH: We thank all our members for your continual supports, generousity 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

            (i)         Wafer bread (priest wafers & for the congregation)

            (ii)         Altar Cross (should be the latest and with steps)

            (iii)        Imported sets of chassubles for the use of the Priests, for the    celebration of Holy Communion.

            (iv)        Toyota buses (High roof & Medium room)

            (v)        Copies of Hymn Books

 

INFORMATION FROM THE DIOCESE

1. DIOCESAN VICTORY NIGHT:  The next Diocesan Victory Night comes up  on Friday, 9th September, 2016 at The Cricket Pitch, Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos from 10.00 p.m.  You are all invited to partake in the benefits and blessings of the night.

 

WOMEN’S & GIRLS’ ORGANIZATIONS

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. MOTHERS’ UNION HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ZONES AND CO-ORDINATORS:

                Please contact the co-ordinator in your area.

4. 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.
5. MOTHERS’ UNION MEETING/THEALTH TALK: Date: Tuesday, 6th September,  2016 –  Topic:  ‘Your spouse is not the enemy’ by Lady May Onumodu.   Time: 4.00p.m.  May you be richly blessed as you attend.
6. WOMEN’S MEETING/THEALTH TALK: Date: Wednesday, 7th September,  2016 –  Praying meeting/Testimony on: ‘Staying on God’s side’ by Mrs. Ozo Achebe.  Time: 4.00p.m.  May you be richly blessed as you attend.
7. 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.
8. WOMEN OF GRACE MEETING/TALK: Members of Women of Grace meets  today, 4th September, 2016  immediately after the first service at the Chapel Extension.  Topic:  “Life is a season  (Ecc. 3: 1-8) by Barr. (Mrs) Ijeoma Chuks-Okoye.
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 service. Prayer meeting on:  “Walk in the light”  by  Miss Temitope Michael.

 

OTHER INFORMATION FROM OUR PARISH

1. 2016 CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE’S HARVEST:- The Harvest Committee appeal that members should please comply with the seating arrangement to be made next Sunday. All will be labelled. Please, pray for all the participants, and for a successful harvest.
2. CONFIRMATION CLASS: Our Confirmation Service will be holding by God’s grace on 16th October, 2016 at 9.00 a.m. All who are being prepared to be confirmed should be very committed to what they are being taught.  Classes hold every Sunday after the second service.
3. 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.
4. “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.”
5. COUNSELLING MINISTRY’S MEETING:- Date:  Today, Sunday 4th September, 2016 immediately after the 1st Service at the Counselling Room.
6. 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.

7. 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).
8. EXHIBITION RATE:  8ft by 8ft two hall tables arranged at 900 with entrance & 2 chairs

        (A) Stage stand – N15,000 (B) Floor stand – N10,000 (C) Gallery Stand –    N5,000

1. Outside within the fence 4ft by 4ft one round plastic table and a chair – N2,500
2. 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.

8. BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP PRE – ANNIVERSARY PROGRAMME: Theme:- Creating and Growing Sustainable SMES Sponsor:- MD/CEO GEN Merchant Investors Ltd.    Facilitator:-Mr. Soboma Ajumogobia.  Period:- Mondays 12th, 19th & 26th September, 2016.  Venue:  Chapel.  Time:- 6-8p.m.

DO NOT MISS IT AND THE LORD WILL GROW YOUR BUSINESS

9. Business Fellowship Meeting: Programme – Breakthrough Fellowship. Date: Mon 5th September, 2016, Time: 6-9pm. Venue: Chapel.  Prayer point: Divine Speed. Text: 1 King 18:41-48.  Intercession by Mrs. Bunmi Fadamiro. Come let’s pray for supernatural effort.      Please vacant post in the Executive  will be filled after the meeting.
10. OUR PARISH YOUTHS: Some of our youths’ academic qualifications are listed below for assistance on job opportunities. Please contact our Admin

REQUEST FOR EMPLOYMENT/INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT:-

 S/No  Qualification/Discipline                                                M/F     Age   Experience   

18. International Law Diplomacy                                                       F          23       A year +
19. B.Sc. Agric Economics                                                                    M        26      NYSC
20. B.Sc. Biochemistry                                                                          F          23        2 yrs
21. B.Sc. Mechanical Eng. & Masters Mech. & Offshore Eng.       M      28
22. B.Sc. Food Microbiology                                                                  F       31       NYSC
23. B.Sc. Industrial Labour Relations                                                 F      30       NYSC
24. B.Sc. Geology & Mining                                                                  M      27       IT
25. B.Sc. Geology & Mining                                                                  M      25       IT
26. B.Sc Geography & Metturlurgical Sciences                                M     29        IT
27. LL.B, B.L                                                                                            F     26        3 years +
28. LL.B, B.L                                                                                           M    33         6 years
29. Experienced male Chef/Hotel Manager seeks employment with any reputable organisation
30. B.Sc. (Hons) Economics                                                                M                 5 years
31. B.Eng. Electrial/Electronics                                                         F       26       2 years
32. B.Sc. Computer Science                                                                 F       25       2 years
33. Labour – Dry cleaner/Gardner                                                     M
34. Diploma in Computer Science                                                      F         31           10 yrs
35. Geology and Minerals                                                                    M         24           IT

 

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT & ARRANGEMENT:

1. Burial arrangement for: Mama Hanah Oghobosere Isemede
   1. Service of Songs at Our Saviour’s Church, Hall on Thursday 8th September, 2016    @ 5.00p.m.
   2. Christian Wake @ the Isemede’s Gardens, Ikhe Quarters, Urol Road, Osi, Eruere- Iuleha, Owan West, LGA, Edo State on Thursday, 15th September, 2016 @ 8.00p.m.
   3. Funeral Service @ St. Joseph’s Anglican Church, Eruere. Iuleha Owan West, LGA,  Edo State on Friday, 16th September, 2016 @ 10.00 A.M.
   4. Outing Service at the same Venue on Sunday, 18th September, 2016 @ 9.30 A.M.

 Members attending the events in Edo State should please, put down their names & telephone nos with the Admin. Manager (Mr. Mike Ipadeola) so as to make proper arrangement for transportation and accommodation.

2. Late Mrs. Justina Oby Anako (nee Oguagha) – Service of Songs on   Saturday, 10th September, 2016 at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS at 5.00 p.m.;   Funeral on Friday, 23rd September, 2016 at Ubulu Village, Eziowelle in  Anambra State at 10 a.m.

3. We share in the pains of Mr. & Mrs. Kwame Nkrunah Ugoji and their entire family on the call to glory of their father and father-in-law – Mr. Emmanuel Ndubeze Ugoji. Aged:  76 years.  Funeral arrangement to be announced later.