Notices for Sunday, March 18, 2018

March 18, 2018

GREETINGS AND FELICITATION

1. All glory, honour and praises to God for His faithfulness and goodness that have hitherto preserved all of us. We welcome all our parishioners and other worshippers at this service. God will surround all of us with His presence and favour, and also steadily and with Divine speed fulfill His purposes in our lives and families in Jesus name.
2. We welcome all those who are worshipping with us for the first time into our midst and pray that God will orchestrate new and unimaginable miracles in their lives and families. We appeal that they should kindly wait briefly after the service to interact with the “WELCOME TEAM.” They are to exit the church through the door on the lectern side of the church.
3. We congratulate and felicitate with all those who celebrate their birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and other landmark events this week. God will continue to protect and guide them. He will also sustain their joy and continue to be mindful of them and their desires and aspirations in Jesus name.
OUR WEEK AT A GLANCE:

(a) Daily Holy Communion @ 7.15 a.m. (Mondays-Fridays)

(b) Choir Practice – 6.00 p.m. on Tuesdays & Thursdays

(d) Mid-Week Prayer Meeting (Divine Intervention) @ 6.00p.m. on Wednesdays

(e) Women’s Guild Bible Study/Meeting @ 4.00 p.m. on Wednesdays

(f) Bible Study @ 3.00 p.m. & 6.00 p.m. on Fridays.

(g) Overcomers’ Hour @ 8 – 10.00 a.m (1st Saturday of every month)

(h) Divine Encounter (monthly vigil) to start @ 10.00 p.m. (Last Fridays)

(i) Bible School @ 9.00 a.m. – 11 a.m every Saturday from February 17, 2018.

(j) Men’s Christian Fellowship @ 10.00 a.m. on the 3rd Saturday of every month.

All those who are concerned should please endeavour to attend punctually.

MEET OUR NEW COUNCILLORS FOR INDUCTION TODAY:

Priests:

1. The Ven. Julius O. Oyediran

2. The Ven. Tunde Oduwole

3. The Ven. Clement Iwuoha

4. The Revd Canon Festus Ajayi

5. The Revd Canon OreOluwa Agbelusi

6. The Revd Canon Akpoghene Okoro

7. The Revd Canon Taiwo Awosika

8. The Revd Charles Ezeh

9. The Revd Silas Okoh

Diocesan Officials already in Council

1. Hon. Justice Dayo Oyebanji

2. Dr (Sir) Ike Nwokolo, OFR

3. Arc. Ayo Onajide

4. Mrs. Ivie Ejiwunmi

5. Dr. B. O. Koleowo

6. Barr. Olusegun B. Ajayi

7. Mr. Olubunmi Sowande

8. Mrs. Folasade Adetiba

9. Dr. Eric Sibeudu

10. Mr. Theophilus Okang

Bishop’s Nominees already in Council

1. Mr. G. J. Amadi

2. Sir Joe Best Okoye

3. Mr. Varkey Verghese

4. Mr. Jonathan Uzo Okafor

5. Mr. Mathai Jacob

Archdeacon’s Nominee

Sen. Segun B. Baju

Vicar’s 2 Nominees (in Council)

To be cleared with Council

People’s Warden

Mr. Raphael Ezeudu

Elected

Vicar’s Warden

Bldr. Felix Fadamiro

Councillors

1. Sir Ziggy Azike

2. Dr. Emi Renner

3. Mr. C.L. Abara

4. Barr (Mrs) Christy Egere

5. Mr. Vincent Agu

6. Mr. Azuka Onwuka

7. Mrs. Nneka Chris-Asoluka

8. Mr. Onu Onyenze

9. Mrs. Tomi Majekodunmi

10. Mr. Wale Ogunjimi

Synod Delegates

1. Chief (Mrs) Kemi Sarumi

2. Mrs. Chinwe Osuno-Ilogu

3. Mrs. Nike Aroloye

4. Miss Sandra Mbanaso

Elected Auditors (not in Council)

1. Mr. Remi Sennaike

2. Mrs. Ngozi Ifezulike

Vergers not in Council

1. Mr. Tochukwu Nzekwesi

2. Mr. Yinka Ogunleye

SECURITY OF MEMBERS
- a) Members are implored to use the car park that we paid for at the Tafawa Balewa Square directly behind our church building every Sunday. We wish to ensure adequate security during all our programmes and activities. Security operatives will be more effective if there is free movement in the compound.
- b) We also appeal that we should all cooperate with and obey the security personnel because they are working for our good.
- c) Please all worshippers are sensitized to be vigilant during services and other activities and they should not leave their personal belongings unattended because of hoodlums that may be mingling with us.
OUR SPIRITUALITY: For us to have improved and guaranteed Spiritual growth this year, as mentioned earlier, we have decided to introduce Bible School which is going to be of maximum three hours per week. To also ensure convenience for all our members and other interested people from outside, we have put in on Saturdays at 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. in the chapel. There will be homework and two exams and we shall receive certificate at the end of the exercise, will last for seven weeks. This will also impact on our finances and other expectations as well.
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.
SPECIAL OCCASSIONAL PAMPHLET /PROGRAMME: Henceforth, approval in respect of order of service for special programmes such as weddings, burials, birthdays, service of songs, commendations etc must first be collected from the Vicar before further action. Members should please, note and comply.
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.

INFORMATION FROM CHURCH OF NIGERIA:-

EPISCOPAL SYNOD OF THE CHURCH OF NIGERIA (Anglican Communion) FEBRUARY 7, 2018.

ELECTION OF A SUCCESSOR BISHOP TO LAGOS DIOCESE

A statement by the Church’s Episcopal Secretary, The Rt.. Revd. David O.C. Onuoha said:

“The election was held in four other dioceses at the Cathedral Church of St. Barnabas, Ilorin, Kwara Diocese, in accordance with the Church’s laid down rules and regulations. It was free, fair and credible.

A total of 161 bishops participated in the election and pursuant to the provisions of Canon V of the Constitution and Canons of the Church of Nigeria 1997 (as amended), candidates were nominated after advice from the diocese, which favoured translation was circulated and read.

The procedure before every election in the House of Bishops is to appoint a team of returning officers to collate the results. This was strictly followed with the Rt. Revd. Sosthenes Eze, Bishop of Enugu North Diocese, leading eight other Bishops to perform this sacred duty.

According to the statement, The Most Revd Michael Fape and Rt. Revd. Humphrey Olumakaiye, contested the election after their nomination.

It explained that only Fape and Olumakaiye were duly nominated and seconded by members of the house without any objections, adding that after the voting by secret ballot, Fape scored 51, while Olumakaiye scored 109. One member was absent at the election.

INFORMATION FROM THE DIOCESE:-

DIOCESAN ELDERS FELLOWSHIP FAITH CLINIC: The monthly Elders’ Fellowship Faith Clinic on the last Thursday of every month will not hold this month because it fell on MAUNDY THURSDAY.

SAPHIRE ZONAL RETREAT OF YOUNG WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP: Date: Saturday, March 24th, 2018 Time: 10.00 a.m, Venue: St. David’s Church, Lafiaji.

INFORMATION FROM IKOYI ARCHDEACONRY:

ARCHDEACONRY LADIES/GIRLS WORKSHOP: Date: March 24th, 2018, Time: 10.00 a.m, Venue: St. John’s Church, Falomo, Coordinator: Mrs. Chinyere Uhie.
IKOYI ARCHDEACONRY WOMEN QUARTERLY MEETING: Date: March 25th, 2018, Time: 9.00 a.m, Venue: Epiphany Our Messiah Anglican Church, Tarkwa Bay, Coordinator: Mrs. Florence Aiyedun.
IKOYI ARCHDEACONRY GIRLS AND LADIES GUILD WORKSHOP on how to make Chapman and Pancake will hold on Saturday, 24th March, 2018 at St. John’s Church, Falomo. Time: 12 Noon.

WOMEN’S & GIRLS’ ORGANIZATIONS:

WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING/HEALTH TALK: Date: Wednesday, 21st March, 2018. Topic: “Depression causes, signs and treatment” Time: 4.00 p.m. by Dr. Olusola Olibamoyo, a Consultant Pyschiatrist. All women in the church are cordially invited to come and benefit from this health talk.
2018 ANNUAL DUES: All women are reminded of the payment of Mothers’ Union & Women’s Guild annual dues of N2,000= each. Kindly see the Vicar’s wife or any of the Curates wives for the payment.
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

THE REV’D CANON FESTUS OLUWOLE AJAYI, Ph.D: On behalf of the Diocesan, The Most Rev’d Dr. E. A. Ademowo, OON and the entire congregation of Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos, I sincerely congratulate our brother, the Rev’d Canon Dr. Festus O. Ajayi, his wife, son and other members of their families on the successful completion of his Doctorate Programme at Crowther Graduate Theological Seminary, Abeokuta last Thursday, 15th March, 2018. God will uphold and continue to take him to greater heights in Jesus’ name.
PALM SUNDAY SERVICE AND PROCESSION holds next Sunday by 9.00 a.m.. The 7.00 a.m. Holy Communion will also hold by God’s grace.
WEDNESDAY LENTEN SERVICE comes up on every Wednesday at 6.00 pm. Please be at all the services and God will bless you.
MID-DAY PRAYERS DURING LENTEN SEASON: There will be mid-day prayers (12 noon – 1.00 p.m) from Mondays to Fridays in our church throughout the Lenten period. Please pray for the grace to be there. There will always be a clergyman to lead us.
BIBLE SCHOOL: Our Bible Study still continues every Saturday 9.00am – 12 Noon. Those that have fully registered for this season should note and attend punctually.
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING: Members of the Investment Committee will meet on Wednesday, 21st March, 2018 at 12 Noon at the usual Venue: All members are requested to attend promptly.
HOSPITAL VISITING MINISTRY/CHURCH CLINIC ANNUAL EASTER CAKE SALES: The annual delicious Easter Cakes being provided by members of the Hospital Visiting Ministry/Church Clinic to raise funds for the purchase of drugs, equipment and extending hands of fellowship to the needy ones will come up on Sunday, 1st April, 2018 (Easter Sunday). Please note and patronize or book for some in advance through any member of the Ministry. Thank you and God bless.
OVERCOMERS’ HOUR:- Our Overcomers’ Hour has now been changed from 1st Day of every month to the 1st Saturday of the month from 8 – 10am with lots of prayers, deliverance, anointing etc.
MONTHLY THANKSGIVING OF THE CHURCH:- All members should please note that we shall be having monthly thanksgiving on the last Sunday of every month to appreciate God’s mercy and blessings upon us.
ADMISSION FORM INTO JS ONE BABINGTON MACAULAY JUNIOR SEMINARY: The admission form into the above-named Junior Seminary is now on sale in this church at the Admin’s Office. Payment of N10,000.00 (Ten thousand Naira Only) should be made into Zenith Bank Plc: Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary Account No: 1012883577. The teller would be used to obatain the form. Kindly liaise with the Admin. Manager for details. The closing date for the submission of forms is 31st May, 2018 while the Examination date will be the 2nd of June, 2018.
THE MUSICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (MUSON): This body will be having Passionate Concert in conjunction with their Choir and Orchestra to be conducted by Sir Emeka Nwokedi performing MOZART’S REQUIEM on Sundays 18th and 25th March, 2018 at 6.00 p.m. daily. The choir and other members can attend please.
BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP MEETING: Date: Monday, 19th March, 2018. Venue: Chapel. Time: 6-8 p.m. Coming soon: 2018 Entrepreneurship Development. Theme: ‘Effective skills for excellent customer service’. Please join us as we chase poverty away from brethren in Jesus name.
DONATIONS TO THE CHURCH MADE EASY: To facilitate paying our Tithes, Offerings and other donations, the following have been put in place:
- (a) 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.
- (b) Payments can also be made in the UK to Union Bank UK Plc,Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos Account No: 016298- BPCCARES-OO; IBAN- GB10UBUK 23579701629800.

*SAVE A LIFE* HELP A MEMBER OF OUR CHURCH WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE who needs 3 regular renal dialysis at an estimated cost of N400,000.00 per month. Send your donation (cash/ cheques) in favour of Our Saviour’s Church and indicate on the envelope or back of the cheque “For a member with Kidney Disease”.
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

We announce the call to glory of:

a) Mama Mary O. Orhewere Christian wake on Friday 6th April, 2018 at Ukokoyo quarters, Eme-Ora. Funeral Service at St. Peter’s Ang. Church,Eme- Ora, Owan West L.G.A., Edo at 10 am.
b) Mrs (Princess) Elizabeth Elizabeth Ezionyibundu Ngini Christian wake – Wednesday, 18th April, 2018 at her compound, 1 Agha street, Aguogba Quarters, Adabebe Village, Amawbia Anambra State.
- Commendation Service – Thursday, 19th April, 2018 at 8.00 am in her compound. Aguogba Quarters, Adabebe Village, Amawbia Anambra State.
- Burial Service – Thursday, 19th April, 2018 at 12 Noon at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Idumuje-Ugboko. Interment follow immediately after Church Service.
- Entertainment of Guests at Ugboko Primary School, Idumuje Ugboko Aniocha North LGA Delta State.
- Funeral Service – Friday, 20th April, 2018 at 10.00 am at her Compound in Aguogba Quarters, Adabebe Village, Amawbia, entertainment of guests follows.Saturday, 21st April, 2018 – Entertainment of Guests/ In-Laws at her Compound in Amawbia, continues.
- Outing Service – Sunday, 22nd April, 2018 at St. Augustine Anglican Church, Aguogba Quarter Adabebe Village, Amawbia.