Notices for Sunday, September 10, 2017

GREETINGS AND FELICITATION

1. 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 our Guest Preacher, The Rt. Rev. Steven & Mrs. Akobe  (The Diocesan Bishop of Kabba) and appreciate them most sincerely for honouring our invitation and also for the soul-inspiring and life-transforming sermon that God has graciously used the Bishop to bless us with this morning. God will continue to honour them and their entire household, water them and prosper their episcopal ministry in Jesus name.
   3. We welcome and congratulate all our worshippers at today’s Children/Young People’s Harvest and Love Feast. We appreciate our Chairman of today, Air Commodore Olufemi (rtd) & Mrs. Ekundayo Olutoye, the Cake Unveiler, Mr. Ikemefuna Chidolue, all their supporters and invited guests, all our Children & Youths Special Launchers, and members of the congregation. We pray that God would continue to shower His blessings on you all as you       donate generously towards today’s harvest.
   4. We welcome all our eminent guests (first timers) very specially and pray that God will orchestrate unusual testimonies in their lives and families in Jesus name. We appeal to them to fill the form given to them and to also wait briefly to see the ‘WELCOME TEAM” after this service. They are also enjoined to each take a copy of our bulletin for reference.
   5. Congratulatory felicitations to all the birthday celebrants of the week. We           also congratulate all those who are having their wedding anniversaries this week. We wish them all longevity, robust health, sustained joy, divine peace and accomplishment in Jesus name.
2. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUE:  Please note that our annual membership due is now minimum of N2,000= for each member. We appeal that we all register to become full members of our parish, and pay our dues promptly.
3. ECCLESIASTES 5: 4-6:  when you make a vow to God, do not delay fulfilling it; for he has no       pleasure in fools.  Fulfil what you vow.  It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not fulfil it.  Do not let your mouth lead you into sin, and do not say before the messenger that it was a mistake; why should God be angry at your words, and destroy the work of your hands?
4. OUR WEEK AT A GLANCE: Kindly identify with us please. These programmes and activities are power-packed for your edification and total victory;

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

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

      (c)  Mid-Week Holy Communion @ 7.15 a.m (Wednesdays)

      (d)   Mid-Week Prayer –  6.00 p.m. “Divine Intervention” (Wednesdays)

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

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

      (g)  “Divine Encounter”  (Vigil)  –  10.00 p.m.  (Last Fridays)

      (h)  Overcomers’ Hour –  6.30 a.m. (1st Day of the month)

5. 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.
6. We congratulate all the families that are slated for their family harvest thanksgivings. We pray that the God of harvest will daily increase them. These are:

For Sunday, September 10, 2017: The Amanas, Anueyiagus, Arinzes, Arizors, Attes, Awosikas, Azinges,Bamekes, Bipialakas,Chimahs, Chukwujindus and the Clarks.

For Sunday, September 17, 2017: The Danaros, Daras,  Dublin-Greens,Egbuchunams,Ezes, Ezenweinyinyas, Ezeudos,Ezeudus, Fadirans, Falayes and the Folorunsos.

For Sunday, September 24, 2017: The Ebubeogus, Ekehs,     Ekhomus, Ezenwas, Georges, Hubertsons, Ibehs, Ibenemes,

Ibrus, Ibrahims, Idehens, Ifeozos, Ifezulikes and the Igandans.

 For Sunday, October 1, 20917: The Igboanuzues, Iges,  Ikeakors, Ikeokwus, Ikpemes, Ikwue-Fasholas, Ilegbodus,  Ilunos, Inyangs, Ironos, Iwuohas and the Jacobs.

For Sunday, October 8, 20917: The Amuchies, James, Kejawas, Laoyes, Legg-Jacks, Majarohs, Mbas, Mbanugos, Mbeledogus, Mogors, Mordis, Motajos and the Nwamames.

 

INFORMATION FROM THE CHURCH OF NIGERIA:

1. DIVCCON: The Divine Commonwealth Conference Of The Church of    Nigeria holds in Abuja from Nov. 6 – Nov. 10, 2017. Please meet any of the priests, go to the Admin Office or click www.divccon2017.org for enquires and registration. Fee N2,500 payable to Zenith Bank A/C no: 1130046359.      

 

INFORMATION FROM THE DIOCESE:-

1. LAGOS CITY-WIDE CRUSADE: Date: Tuesday, 12th to Friday, 15th September, 2017.  Time:12th, 13th, 14th – 5.00 p.m daily; Friday 15th –     10.00 p.m. Vigil.   Venue: The Cricket  Pitch, TBS, Lagos. Speakers: The  Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Iwabiolorun Oluyamo (The  Lord Bishop of Ijesha North      Diocese) and The Rt. Rev. Olajide Adebayo (The Lord  Bishop of Igbomina West Diocese). You are all invited.

 

 WOMEN’S & GIRLS’ ORGANIZATIONS:

1. WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING/ BIBLE STUDY 9: Date: Wednesday, 13th  September, 2017.  Topic: “God’s judgment on the shepherd and the flock” (Zach. 11) Time: 4.00p.m, by Mrs Fadeke Oyediran. May you be richly blessed as you attend.
2. YOUNG WIVES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME: Date: September 17, 2017 Topic:  “Hearing Negative: Responding Positive”  (Matth. 5: 43-48).  Speaker:  Mrs. Mrs Kate Usiade.
3. ARCHDEACONRY WOMEN PRAISE DAY: A day of praise for all women in the Archdeaconry comes up on Saturday, 30th September, 2017 at St. John’s Church, Falomo. All women are to be in their White & Blue attire.
4. MOTHERS’ UNION ENROLMENT: Enrollment for 2017 has started, please          liaise with Mrs. Emamoke Dare or the Vicar’s Wife: 08023244508 for details.
5. 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

1. YEAR 2017 HARVEST DATES: Please note our harvest dates for the year 2017:

     Rogation Sunday/Harvest Launch  –   May 21, 2017

     Women’s Harvest                      –  June 11, 2017

     Professionals’ Harvest              –  July 16, 2017

     Children’s Harvest                     –   September 10, 2017

     Adults’ Harvest                         –  October 8, 2017

2. BE CONSCIOUS OF YOUR VALUABLES: Members and visitors are henceforth advised to be conscious and take care of their  valuables such as bags, telephone handsets, money etc. in the church and outside the church premises because of the bad elements that mingle amongst us.
3. BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME: The 18th Anniversary of the business Fellowship of Our Saviour’s Church, TBS comes up on Saturday, 28th October, 2017 at the church hall at 9.00am to 6.00pm. Lined up actvities are 1. Music Minsitration    2. Word of Exhortation   3. Prophetic Declaration    4. Business Talk      5. Exhibition/Market Fair  6. Launching of Business Brochure/Directory   7. Health check on eyes, blood sugar and pressure. For advertisement, exhibition and directory rates, please contact the Church Admin. Secretary or our whatsApp no: 08092321363/08023011943.  The directory rate for our youth through the Youth President is free.
4. BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME: Members Fellowship – Date: Monday, 11th September, 2017. Venue: Chapel. Time: 6 – 8 p.m. Text: Phil. 4: 4 – 6. Come and apply the Word of God to your business life. New members are welcome. Please, members are reminded to pay the annual dues.
5. 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-CARES-OO; IBAN- m GB10UBUK 23579701629800.

6. FOOD BANK: The Food Bank is the Project of the Youth Ministry of  this Church. This enables us to cater for the needy in the Church. The Bank opens every first Sunday at the Church Hall immediately after the Youth Service. We thank all our donors and ask more people to be part of this project. Please feel free to donate cash or food items; Rice, beans, Garri, vegetable oil, beverages etc to this bank. For more information, kindly contact  Canon OreOluwa Agbelusi / Youth President, Mr Chukwudifu Onianwa or Mr Micheal Ipadeola (Admin Manager). God bless you.
7. Banns of Marriage: We announce the Banns of Marriage between: Anita Nnabuife & Onyeka Okereke. second time. Any impediment  should please     be  forwarded to the Vicar.
8. APPRECIATION from  Baba Ijo Olusegun & Mrs Bolanle Ogunkua: The Ogunkua family expresses our profound appreciation to the Vicar and Mamayard, the Curates and their wives, representatives of the Guild of Stewards and the entire congregation of Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos for your support through prayers, presence and generous gifts before and during  the wedding ceremonies of our children Segun & Gbemi Ogunkua, in Akure. May God continue to bless you all and give us reasons to celebrate each other. Amen.

9. LAGOS CITY CHORALE invites all music lovers to their presentation of “THE CREATION” by Joseph Haydn today, 10th September, 2017. Venue: All Saints Anglican Church, Montgomery Street, Yaba. Time: 5.00p.m. No gate fees but donations will be appreciated.
10. We share in the pains of Mr. Kelvin Egwim on the sudden call to glory of her eldest sister – Mrs. Ann Chinwe Okoye (nee Egwim) on 28th August, 2017.  Aged:  57 years.  Funeral arrangements to be announced later.