Notices for Sunday, September 9, 2018

NOTICES

 GREETINGS AND FELICITATION

1a.    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.

1. 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.
2. We welcome and congratulate all our worshippers at today’s Children & Young People’s Harvest Thanksgiving and Love Feast. We appreciate our Chairman of today, Chief Josiah & Mrs. Chioma Mgbemena, our Parents of the Day – Chief Adebayo B & Chief (Mrs) ’Kemi Sarumi, all their supporters and invited guests, 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.
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.
4. 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

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

(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 @ 6.30 a.m. (1st Day of every month)

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

(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.

3. 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.
4. 2018 FAMILY HARVEST/THANKSGIVING:- Please note that our Year 2018 Family Harvest/Thanksgiving is still continue and the following families should note their dates and respond positively.

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.

The following families should please note the dates of their thanksgiving

16th September, 2018:  Fadamiros, Fadeyis, Fadirans, Fajemirokuns, Falayes, Farinres, Fasehuns, Feranmis, Folorunsos, Garricks, Gbadegesins, Gellis, Georges, Greens, Horsfalls, Hotonus, Ibes, Ibehs, Ibitoyes, Ibrus, Idikes, Idowus, Ifeozos,Ifezulikes, Igandans, Igbehin-Aduns, Igboanuzues.

23rd September, 2018   Igbunors, Igwes, Ihamas, Ihegborows, Ihejirikas, Ilunos, Ikeakors, Ikebeotus, Ikegwuanis, Ikejianis, Ikejiani-Ajayis, Ikokwus, Ikoli-Oluwos, Ilegbodus, Ilekas, Imos, Imoukhuedes, Inegbedins, Inyangs, Ipadeolas, Irohas, Iruamis, Isemedes, Jacobs, James, Johns.

30th September, 2018   Karenate-Egbusons, Karibis, Kayodes, Kejawas, Kraghas, Kukus, Kwazemas, Ladis, Laludes, Laoyes, Lapites, Legg-Jacks, Leghemos, Madusmes, Majekodunmis, Majorohs, Maselugbos, Matebeses, Mbas, Mbahs, Mbanugos, Mbeledogus, Mbelus.

 

 

 

INFORMATION FROM THE DIOCESE:

1. DIOCESAN HEALING & CHARISMATIC SERVICE: The diocesan healing and Charismatic Service holds every first sunday of the month at The Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos by 4.00pm.
2. POWER FOR THE MONTH: In line with the Diocesan directive, the parish is starting a one hour daily intensive prayers on the first 3 days of every month at 6.00pm.
3. FESTIVAL OF HYMNS: Diocesan Festival of hymns will hold in this church on Sunday, 18th November, 2018 at 4.00 p.m. It will feature the Joint Choir of the Diocese of Lagos.
4. ADMISSION INTO AJAYI CROWTHER UNIVERSITY (ACU), OYO: Admission forms into Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo are now available for sale in the Vicar’s office at N6,000 per form Account Number:     9202409902

Bank Name:  Stanbic IBTC Plc,  Account Name:  Ajayi Crowther University. Please check the website of the school for more info: https://admission.acu.edu.ng.

 

WOMEN’S & GIRLS’ ORGANIZATIONS:

1. WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING/Bible Study: Date: Wednesday, 12th September, 2018. Time: 4.00 p.m. Topic: “The seed shall possess the gate of His enemies” (Esther 9: 1 -17) by Mrs Christy Egere. Please come and you will be richly blessed.
2. PARISH CHARITY DAY: Please note that our next Charity Day for the needy within our environment comes up in due course. We appeal for donations in cash and kind. Items needed include: Food stuff (Rice, beans, yams, noodles, vegetable oil, provisions etc); new and fairly used clothings, kitchen utensils etc. These items should be deposited with the Vicar’s wife, any of the Curates’  wives or at the church Administrative Office. May God bles you as you do so. Amen.
3. 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.
4. 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. CONFIRMATION CLASSES FOR YEAR 2018:  No confirmation class today due to our Year 2018 Children & Young People’s Harvest. Candidates should please, note and attend next Sunday.
2. OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN: We appeal to all Children Sunday School Teachers to be more vigilant because of the information that kidnappers, abductors and other miscreants now attend church services especially at Sunday School and disguise as worshippers with the sole purpose of stealing children. They should be kept in the chapel and their classrooms and must not be left unattended to for any reason. We appreciate all our teachers.
3. OVERCOMERS’ HOUR: Our Overcomers’ Hour has now been reverted to 1st Day of every month at 6.30am. It is crucial to start every month with prayers.
4. CLERGY VACATION – 2018:   Please note our clergy vacation for the year 2018 as follows:

The Ven. Julius O. Oyediran –  August 16 – Sept. 5 & Oct. 16 –

Nov. 15

The Ven. Tunde Oduwole      –  August 1 – September 15

The Ven. Dr. Festus Ajayi     –  Sept.  13 -23 & Oct. 1 -31

The Ven. Folorunso O. Agbelusi – Aug. 13 – September 23

The Revd. Canon Taiwo Awosika  –  July 16-31/Oct. 18-31

The Revd Charles A. Ezeh         –  July 2 – July 31

The Revd Silas Okoh      –  August 1 – 28

5.     OUR 2018 HARVESTS’ DATES:
6. Harvest Launch / Rogation Sunday   – 6th May, 2018
7. Women’s Harvest                             – 10th June, 2018
8. Professionals’ Harvest                      – 22nd July, 2018
9. Children & Young People’s Harvest   – 9th September, 2018
10. Adults’ Harvest                                – 14th October, 2018
11. Gleaner’s Harvest
12. THE CHURCH APPEALS  to all those who are gifted in singing, drumming and/or playing any instruments of music and are not members of the Choir and Band to please register with Rev. Charles Ezeh.  The Lord needs you to start to use your musical gifts to honour, worship and glorify Him. God will bless you for doing this in Jesus name.
13. THE CHILDREN REHABILITATION MINISTRY (CRM) would appreciate and hereby call on members of our church to assist and look            around their neighbourhood for homeless children.  Should be between the ages of 4-15years. Kindly direct them to members for follow up and assessment. Please don’t delay. God is waiting to change the lives of these children.
14. HOSPITAL VISITING MINISTRY/CHURCH CLINIC MEETING: Date: Today, 9th September, 2018 immediately after the 9.00am Joint Service at the Clinic Conference Room. All members should please note and attend punctually before going for the Love Feast.
15. BIBLE SCHOOL STUDENTS’ GENERAL MEETING: An all important meeting of the Parish Bible School Students’ holds on Saturday, 22nd September, 2018 at 9.00 a.m. Please be there and tell others.
16. ELDERS’ FELLOWSHIP OF OUR SAVIOUR’S CHURCH, TBS: The monthly meeting of the Elders’ Fellowship of Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos will hold on Wednesday, 12th September, 2018 in the Chapel             Extension at 10 am prompt.  All elders of 65 years and above are cordially invited.
17. COUNSELLING MINISTRY OF OUR SAVIOUR’S CHURCH, TBS, LAGOS: Invites you to a talk on “Simulation Of An Ideal Counselling             Session” Date: Saturday, 15th Sept., 2018. Time: 10.00 a.m. prompt,              Venue: Counselling Room. Those willing to join the Counselling             Ministry of this Church should also attend.
18. 19thANNIVERSARY OF THE BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP: Members should please note the following programmes slated for the 19th Anniversary of The Business Fellowship of this church – Mon 10th Sept. 2018 – Pre-Anniversary  Business Talk, Topic: INSURANCE- a viable means of Investment in Nigeria, Speaker: Mrs Olubunmi Fadamiro, Financial Advisor, American International Insurance Company. Plc, Time:6-8pm, Venue-Chapel; Monday, 17th Sept. 2018 – Pre-Anniversary Business Talk II, Theme: Insight to Crypto Investment with emphasis on Betchip. Speaker: Mr. Onu Onyenze. Time:6-8pm, Venue-Chapel;  Saturday 6TH October, 2018:  Anniversary Breakfast Fellowship & Exhibition.
19. Launching of N10million Empowerment Fund.
20. Prophetic Declaration on your business.
21. Words of Exhortation : Theme- Do we merit His grace, faithfulness and love over us.
22. Business seminar: Title: How to start and run your business successfully, Speaker: Mrs Toki Mabogunje, Principal Consultant, Toki Mabogunje & Co Ltd.
23. Free Eye Check
24. Free Health Check by The Church Clinic, Our Saviour’s Church, TBS
25. Testimony
26. Sharing of Business Experience by the Exhibitors
27. Music Ministration.

Exhibition & Market Fair:- We cordially invite entrepreneurs to come and showcase their products in the hall and outside the hall at affordable rates:- PLEASE Note: Exhibition Charges: Stage: N15,000, Floor: N10,000, Outside:N5,000. Kindly pay to the Accounts Department before 30th Sept. 2018 and inform on whatsapp 08092321363

Thanksgiving Service on Sunday 7th   October, 2018 at  8 a,m: Please join us at all these programmes.

Please note that  we meet for Fellowship in the chapel every first Monday of the month apart from public holidays. Join us to say no to poverty among brethren.

13. 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.

14. APPRECIATION FROM AHAAIWE & EZEIBE FAMILIES:- The above-named families express sincere gratitude to the Vicar & his wife, the Curates and their wives, members of Young Women’s Fellowship; the Men’s Christian Fellowship, and the entire church members for your support and prayers, particularly in providing a bus that conveyed members who attended. May God shower His blessings on you all.

 

15. FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

a.)        With immense gratitude and thanksgiving, the family of Dr. Phil and Mrs. Lizzie Ofulue announces the peaceful passage of their Mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother and Matriarch of the Late Chief F.J.N Ugbah’s family of Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State – Mama Gold Adaeke Ugbah. Aged 86 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.    

b.)        We share in the pains of the entire Igbayabe family on the home call to             glory of the Matrach Mrs. Bose Igbayabe   Aged: 92 years. Details of             the burial arrangements are as follow:

1.)        Christian Wake Service on Thursday, 4th October, 2018 at                            the Chapel extension by 5.00pm.

2.)        Burial Service on Friday, 5th October, 2018 at Our Saviour’s

Church, TBS. Time: 10.00am.

16. OUR PARISH YOUTHS: Some of our youths’ academic qualifications are listed below for assistance on job opportunities.

REQUEST FOR EMPLOYMENT/INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT:
S/No. Qualification/Discipline               M/F   Age     Experience
1. B.Sc. in Botany                                 M      29
2. M.Sc. Energy Future (Oil & Gas)      M      34       6 years
3. B.Sc. (Hons) Marketing                     F      35       9 years
4. B.Sc. Agric Economics                      M     26       NYSC
5. B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering          M     25        A year
6. HND Est. Management                     M                 5 years
7. B.Sc. Mass Communication              F      24       2 years
8. B.Sc. Biochemistry, M.Sc Food Bioscience M      2 years
9. B.Sc. Banking & Finance                   F      21       A year
10. B.Sc. Mathematics                           M     24       NYSC
11. B.Sc (Hons) Economics
12. B.Sc. (Hons) Business Admin.         F     33        A year
13. B.Sc. Physics and Industrial Physics      25
14. B.Sc Agribusiness and Management      23
15. B. Eng. Chemical Engineering         M    31        3 years

 NOTE OUR PRIESTS’ TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR PRAYERS,  COUNSELLING AND INFORMATION:
 The Vicar –  The Ven Julius Oyetunde Oyediran – 08034093493, 08128217774,  08075790434;
 Curates – The Ven. Obinna Ulogwara       –  07033776700
The Ven. Tunde Oduwole         – 08023218891
The Ven. Dr. Festus Oluwole  A. Ajayi – 08023677896, 08075790572;
The Ven. Folorunso OreOluwa  Agbelusi – 08035734830, 0807 5790516;
The Revd Canon Taiwo Awosika  –  08030833588, 08150965090;
The Revd Charles Ezeh  –  08034862599; 08080021449
The Revd. Silas Okoh  –   08035264332