Theme: CATALYST FOR SURPRISING VICTORY (i) Divine Endorsement
Celebrant: The Provost
Stewards on Duty: Group A
1. Opening Hymn: A&MRW 103 (Was Lebet) 2. IntroductorySentence: “...we speak as men approved by God... we are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts.” I Thess. 2:4 3. The Preparation (Page 170) 4. Collect for Purity and Gloria in Excelsis (Page 171) 5. Summary of the Law (Page 172) 6. Words of Comfort (Page 175) 7. Confession to Collect (Pages 175-176)
8. Collect: Almighty God, Who anointed Jesus at His baptism with the Holy Spirit, and revealed Him as Your beloved Son; inspire us, Your children, who are born of water and the Spirit to surrender our lives to Your service, that we may rejoice to be called the sons of God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
10. Epistle: Acts 10: 34-38a The Clergy 11. Gradual Hymn: A&MRW 109 (Tune A&MRW 46 - Winchester New) 12. Gospel: Matthew 3: 13-17 The Provost 13. Sermon: Ven Henry Adelegan 14. Creed: (Page 178) 15. Intercession:(Pages 183-184) The Clergy 16. The Peace: (page 186) 17. Offertory Sentence: “... it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.” 2 Corinthians 10: 18 18. Offertory Hymn: A&MRW 94 (Dix) 19. Preparation of Gifts to Eucharistic Prayer (Pages 187-190) 20. Breaking of Bread to Anthem: (Pages 190-193) 21. Prayer of Humble Access: (Pages 193-194) 22. Communion Sentence: “Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his, and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.” 2 Timothy 2: 19 23. Administration: (Page 194) 24. Hymns during Administration: (i) A&MRW 107 (Tune A&MRW 507 - Fulda) (ii) A&MRW 102 (Unser Herscher - Neander) (iii) A&MRW 95 (Stuttgart) (iv) A&MRW 422 (Hyfrydol) (v) A&MRW 421 (All for Jesus) (vi) A&MRW 601 (Blessed Assurance) (vii) A&MRW 99 (Cruger) 25. Post Communion Hymn: A&MRW 101 (Tune A&MRW 698 - Gwalchmai) 26. Post Communion Prayer: Lord of all time and eternity, you opened the heavens and endorsed Jesus Your beloved Son for victory by; the power of Your spirit complete the heavenly work of our rebirth through the waters of the new creation and endorse us for victory as your children through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. 27. The Lord’s Prayer to Thanksgiving Prayer (Pages 195-196) 28. Thanksgiving at the Altar: - Mrs. Olasumbo Agbe-Davies - 70th Birthday Thanksgiving (A&MRW 812) 29. Address by the Chairman, Electoral Sub-Committee 30. Notices 31. Spiritual Tonic: Romans 8:37 32. Benediction to Dismissal: (Pages 404) 33. Withdrawal Hymn: A&MRW 96 (Spean)
At the Organ - Mr. Princewill Ubani
Cantor: Revd. Olusegun Lufadeju Responses: Richard Ayleward in E Flat
Theme: CATALYST FOR SURPRISING VICTORY (i) Divine Endorsement
1. Processional Hymn: A&MRW 103 (Was Lebet) 2. Call to Worship: 3. Confession and Absolution 5. Psalm: 46 - ASB 121 (Adapted from Luther) 6. 1st Lesson: Isaiah 42: 1-9 - Clergy 7. Benedictus: ASB 46 (C. Hubert H. Parry) 8. 2nd Lesson: Acts 10: 34-38a 9. Te Deum: ASB 29, 33, 37 (Set C) 8. Creed to 3rd Collect 9. Anthem: Eternal God, we Give You Thanks Music by John Rutter 10. Hymn before Sermon: A&MRW 107 (Tune A&MRW 507 Fulda) 11. Sermon: Canon Residentiary 12 Intercession: 13. Hymn for Offering: A&MRW 96 (Spean) 14. Thanksgiving at the Altar: 15 Address by the Chairman, Electoral Sub-Committee 16. Notices: 17. Spiritual Tonic: Romans 8:37 18. Conclusion to Benediction 19. Final Amen: Richard Ayleward in E Flat 20. Withdrawal Hymn: A&MRW 94 (Dix)
At the Organ - Mr. Princewill Ubani Choral Conductor: Mr. ‘Jimi Olumuyiwa
Theme: CATALYST FOR SURPRISING VICTORY (i) Divine Endorsement
Celebrant: Revd. Olawole Faloye
1. Hymn: A&MRW 94 (Dix) 2. Introit: 3. Introductory Sentence: “...we speak as men approved by God... we are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts.” I Thess. 2:4 4. The Preparation (Page 170) 5. Collect for Purity and Gloria in Excelsis(Page 171) 6. Summary of the Law (Page 172) 7. Words of Comfort (Page 175) 8. Confession to Collect (Pages 175-176)
9. Collect: Almighty God, Who anointed Jesus at His baptism with the Holy Spirit, and revealed Him as Your beloved Son; inspire us, Your children, who are born of water and the Spirit to surrender our lives to Your service, that we may rejoice to be called the sons of God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
11. Epistle: Acts 10: 34-38a - Cathedral Torch Bearers 12. Gradual Hymn: A&MRW 801 (Edgeware) 13. Gospel: Matthew 3: 13-17 - Revd. Olawole Faloye 14. Sermon: Revd. Dr. Oluwaseun Adeyemi 15. Creed: (Page 178) 16. Intercession:(Pages 183-184) Cathedral Torch Bearers 17. Offertory Sentence: “... it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.” 2 Corinthians 10: 18 18. Offertory Hymn: A&MRW 103 (Was Lebet) (Please drop all your envelopes) 19. Preparation of Gifts to Eucharistic Prayer (Pages 187-190) 20. Breaking of Bread to Anthem: (Pages 190 -193) 21. Prayer of Humble Access: (Pages 193 -194) 22. Communion Sentence: “Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his, and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.” 2 Timothy 2: 19 23. Hymns during Administration: (i) A&MRW 98 (Evelyns) (ii) A&MRW 422 (Hyfrydol) (iii) A&MRW 95 (Stuttgart) (iv) A&MRW 102 (Unser Herrscher - Neander) (v) A&MRW 421 (All for Jesus) (vi) A&MRW 99 (Cruger) 24. Post Communion Hymn: A&MRW 101 (Tune A&MRW 698 - Gwalchimai) 25. Post Communion Prayer: Lord of all time and eternity, you opened the heavens and endorsed Jesus Your beloved Son for victory; by the power of Your spirit complete the heavenly work of our rebirth through the waters of the new creation and endorse us for victory as your children through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. 26. The Lord’s Prayer to Thanksgiving Prayer (Pages 195-196) 27. Thanksgiving at the Altar: 28. Address by the Chairman, Electoral Sub-Committee 29. Notices: 30. Spiritual Tonic: Romans 8: 37 31. Benediction to Dismissal: (Page 196) 32. Final Amen: 33. Withdrawal Hymn: A&MRW 96 (Spean)
At the Organ: Mr. Abolade Olatunji
Bible in a year Genesis 20,21; Matthew 8 Points for Prayer: The General Secretary Church of Nigeria, Ven. Dr. Gershinmen Paul Dajur. The Revd. Samuel Oluwadare Olorunju. Hon. Justice Sybil Nwaka, Bishop Commisary, Diocese of Lagos. The Bishop of the Diocese of Kushtia (Bangladesh) The Rt. Revd. Samuel Sunil Mankhin.
Birthday Intercession: Mrs. Olasumbo Agbe-Davies(70), Mrs. Serene Abara, Master Dozie Ebozue, Mrs. Clara Ayodele Sanyaolu, Mr. Damilola Kehinde, Mrs. Patricia Adesuwa Ojora, Miss Ifunanya Chijioke, Mr. Oluwatoniloba Odujinrin, Mr. John Jemine Adollo, Miss Ifunnaya Osonwa, Mrs. Aina Akran, Miss Adebodunde Thomas, Mrs. Eniola Adejare Fabamwo, Prof. Magnus Okenwa Okonkwo, Mr. Ayodeji Oladipo Agbebi.
Memorial Intercession: (i) Mr. Frederick Adeyinka Taiwo, 5 years’ mind. (ii) Chief Mrs. Olayinka Gbonegun, 12 years’ mind. (iii) Chief Solomon Adeboye Adeosun, 31 years’ mind. (iv) Mrs. Juliana Pratt, 63 years’ mind. (v) Mr. F.M. Haffner, 66 years’ mind.
Family Intercession: Families of Late Mrs. G. Olugbo Hollist, Mrs. C.O. Ibirogba, Late Olorogun Michael C.O. Ibru, Mr. Kehinde Phillips,CPA, Sir Joseph Onumonu, Late Chief S.A. Makinwa,CPA, Mr. Iyaniwura O. Adewunmi, Mr. Adeniyi Campbell, Mrs. Dolapo Coker,CPA, Mrs. Modupe Sowemimo-Coker, Layeni.
Prayer for Businesses Adfet International Consultant, Crest Diners Ltd, Crest Secutiry Outfit, Delicacies Zone Ltd, Prime Chamber, NEM Insurance, Kofo Coker & Co, Hampton Property Ltd, Rotimi Coker & Co, Shoreline Natural Resources, Costain Nig. Ltd., Omni Clinic,Career Anchor Consultancing Ltd.; Elikot Nigeria Ltd, Tanurette Nigeria Ltd, D.F. Groups.
Bible in a year: Genesis 22,23; Psalms 5,6
6.45 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrant: Revd. Olusegun Lufadeju Epistle: Ephesians 1:1-14 Gospel: Mark 1: 1-13 Points for Prayer Ven. George Ugo Njoku, Clerical Secretary, Church of Nigeria. Lady Joy Obiageli Ebeledike, The Deputy Registrar. The Bishop of the Diocese of Kutigi (Lokoja, Nigeria) The Rt. Revd. Jeremiah Kolo.
Birthday Intercession: Mr. Moses Olanrewaju Atitebi(55), Mr. ‘Rotimi Olaluwoye, Mrs. Adenike Ibiyemi-Aluko, Mr. Olutope Olujuyigbe, Mrs. Funke Osibodu, Miss Lucy Rosaline Olabisi Nylander, Miss Oluwatomi Favour Spaine, Mr Oluwadolapo Taiwo Akande, Mr Oluwakolapo Kehinde Akande, Lady Mabel Chima Abattam, Mr. Cosmos Ebere Enyioko, Mr. Christian Duru Emenyonu, Mr. Olufemi Afolabi Falomo, Miss Elizabeth Adebusola Adekunbi.
Memorial Intercession: (i) Mrs. Caroline Olusola Uddoh (nee Ogunro) 1 year’s mind. (ii) Mr. David Olorunfunmi Ogun, 11 years’ mind.
4.00 p.m. Women’s Bible Class/Bible Study - Preview on the book of Joel and Amos
6.00 p.m. FOUNDATION 2021 PRAYER MEETING
Tuesday - 12/01/2021 Colour: GREEN Day 12
Bible in a year: Genesis 24,25; Matthew 9
6.45a.m. Holy Communion Celebrant: Revd. Henry Mooh Epistle: Eph. 1:15-23 Gospel: Mark 1: 14-28 Points for Prayer Dame Meg Orianwo, Lay Secretary, Church of Nigeria. Mr. Olugbenga Oluwarimitan Bello, The Assistant Registrar, Diocese of Lagos. 19th Wedding Anniversary of Revd. Canon and Mrs. Ogheneruemu Eruenah. The Bishop of the Diocese of Kwara (Kwara, Nigeria) The Rt. Revd. Sunday Timothy Gbade Adewole.
Birthday Intercession: Mrs. Dorothy Onikepo Lewis, Master Olatunde Olukoya, Mrs. Christiana Aduwa Din, Ms. Irene Arinade Adewunmi, Mr. Osazuwa Iyamu, Mrs. Stella B. Omogbehin, Mr. Oluwatosin Adefila, Mr. Teifa Timothy Addingi, Dr (Mrs) Ehida Oludolapo Williams, Mrs. Taiyelolu Moronfolu Oyeleye, Master Adewole Olusegun Kuboye.
Wedding Anniversary Intercession: Mr & Mrs. Adeniran Adeluwoye, 2nd Wedding Anniversary.
Memorial Intercession: (i) Mr. Henry Osime Omenai,CPA, 6 years’ mind. (ii) Mrs. Antoneitte Adetoun Johnson, 9 years’ mind. (iii) Very Revd. Folu Soyannwo, 11 years’ mind. (iv) Mr. Folabi Fagbemi, 25 years’ mind. (v) Mrs. Christiana Onabolu, 26 years’ mind.
11.00 a.m. Care Ministry Fellowship at the Fellowship Centre
6.00 p.m. FOUNDATION 2021 PRAYER MEETING
Bible in a year Genesis 26,27; Matthew 10
6.45 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrant: The Provost Epistle: Ephesians 2: 1-10 Gospel: Mark 1: 29-45 Points for Prayer The Ven. Festus Nwafili. Ven. Julius Oyetunde Oyediran The Bishop of the Diocese of Kwoi (Abuja, Nigeria) The Rt. Revd. Paul Zamani.
Birthday Intercession for: Dr. Adegboyega Olufemi Adeluwoye, Miss Abidemi Adelakun, Mrs. Agnes Bibilola Awosika, Bashorun J.K. Randle, Master Taiwo Michael Taiwo Miss Kehinde Gloria Taiwo, Mr. Adewole Afolabi Alli, Ms. Arinola Olumide, Mrs Obiageli Jane Adeyelu (nee Okwusi), Mr. Adewale O. Adefisan, Master Jojolola Aduloju, Mrs. Comfort Igiehon, Mr. Owen Asaolu, Master Caleb Ifeanyichukwu Ezeanya, Mr. Wole Oritsejafor.
Memorial Intercession: (i) Mrs. Grace O. Ayinke Akisanmi (nee Olaomo), 8 years’ mind. (ii) Princess Gladys Modupe Olumuyiwa, 9 years’ mind (iii) Mr. Sunday Isaac Imoukhuede, 15 years’ mind. (iv) Mr. T.A. Otubanjo, 26 years’ mind.
6.00 p.m. FOUNDATION 2021 PRAYER MEETING
Thursday - 14/01/2021 Colour: GREEN Day 14 Bible in a year: Genesis 28,29; Psalms 7,8
6.45 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrant: Revd. Dr. Oluwaseun Adeyemi Epistle: Eph. 2: 11-22 Gospel: Mark 2: 1-12 Points for Prayer Ven. Dr. Joe Ajeofobi, Church of Nigeria, Chaplain in the United Kingdom. Mrs. Oluwafeyiranti I. Ademowo - Erstwhile Mama agos. The Revd. Isaac Oluwagbemiga Ajayi The Bishop of the Diocese of Lafia (Abuja, Nigeria) The Rt. Revd. Miller Maza.
Birthday Intercession: Mrs. Oluranti I. Ademowo, Dr. R.J.A. Agbaike, Mr. Oyeniyi Adedeji, Mr. Oluwatosin Olalekan Ajayi, Mrs. Adepeju Adebanke Martins, Mr. Oluwatosin Oladele Aromasodu, Mrs. Olabimpe Solape Omobomi, Mr. Obasolape Oyeniya, Miss Oluwatoyin Fajemirokun, Mr. Olakunle Lijadu, Mr. Vincent Oriyomi Ogunro.
Memorial Intercession: (i) Mrs. Abigail Iyabo Sokalu-Ilo, 14 years’ mind (ii) Mrs. Gladys Tombise Sapara, 45 years’ mind.
6.00 p.m. FOUNDATION 2021 PRAYER MEETING
Bible in a year Genesis 30,31; Psalm 11
6.45 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrant: Revd. Canon Emmanuel Fadipe Epistle: Eph. 3: 1-13 Gospel: Mark 2: 13-22 Points for Prayer The Venerable Syrenius Okoriko, Director Church of Nigeria Department of Mission and Evangelism. The Revd Silas Ewere Okoh The Bishop of the Diocese of Kyoto (Japan) The Rt. Revd. Stephen Takashi Kochi; Kyushu (Japan) The Rt. Revd. Luke Ken-ichi Muto.
Birthday Intercession: Mrs. Esther Olufunmilayo Pratt(nee Faji), Mrs. Clarice McEwen, Mrs. Ayoade Asekun-Nodurft, Mr. Nwaozuzu Chibuike, Miss Oghenevbede Agbogidi, Mrs. Omowunmi Adebayo, Mr. Olayinka Olukayode Esho, Miss Florence Ayomide Awosika, Miss Feyisayo Laitan Phillips, Miss Onyinye Jessica Enendu, Mrs. Thelma Oluwabunmi Sanyaolu.
Wedding Anniversary Intercession: (i) Mr & Mrs. Olusoji Kuboye, 10th Wedding Anniversary. (ii) Amb. and Mrs. Oladapo Fafowora, 55th Wedding Anniversary. Memorial Intercession for Mrs. Hannah Olayinka Owoka, 6 years’ mind.
6.00 p.m. MEGA PRAYER CONVOCATION To be streamed live on the Diocesan Media Platforms
Bible in a year: Genesis 32,33; Matthew 12
7.45 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrant: Revd. Olawole Faloye Epistle: Eph. 3: 14-21 Gospel: Mark 2: 23-3.6 Points for Prayer: Barrister Mrs. Chinelu Anazodo, Church of Nigeria Coordinator for Women and Children. Mrs. Florence Olufunke Oke Mrs. Yetunde Mojisola Ajado The Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos (Lagos, Nigeria) The Rt. Revd. Humphrey Bamisebi Olumakaiye,Ph.D.
Birthday Intercession: Mrs. Olufemi Ore-Oluwa Aboaba, Chief Mrs. Abike Oyeyemi Borisade, Master Olumuyiwa Taiwo, Mrs. Florence Roli Olumide, Mr. Oladele Ibiyemi-Aluko, Mrs Orelara Doherty, Master Olaoluwayimika Olugbenle, Mr. Raphael Oyewunmi, Miss Adebola Ademiju, Miss Adetoun Awoyinka, Mr. Ayodeji Ajijedidun, Mrs. Yetunde Mojisola Ajado, Miss Iyowuna Peterside.
Memorial Intercession: (i) Engr. Babatunde Adekunle Olanrewaju Fisher, 4 years’ mind. (ii) Mr. A.B.F. Uthman, 10 years’ mind.
Bible Study Outline THEME: COVENANT WITH THE LIVING GOD SUB-THEME 1: The Living God – Who is He? (2) TOPIC: The Immortal, Creator of Heaven and Earth TEXT: Gen. 1:1; Jer. 32:17
AIMS: i. to teach God’s almightiness in creation and His immortality, and ii. to show us how we can share in God’s immortal and creative power.
INTRODUCTION: Immortality is one of the attributes of the Triune God, and it means the state of not being liable to or subject to death.God lives forever and can never die. The scriptures affirmHim to be the Creator of heaven and earth, contrary to the claims of some scientists and atheists. How the immortal God created heaven and earth and continues to govern and sustain them is what we shall see in this study.
STUDY GUIDE: 1. What do you understand by the phrases, “Immortal God” and “Creator”?
2. How is God described in 1 Tim.1:17; 6:16; Rev 4:11?
3. Explain the almightiness of God in Josh 10:12-13; Acts 12:21-24
4. How can man share in God’s immortal and creative power? Psalm 24:1-4; John 14:12-13.
CONCLUSION: There is no sustainable argument against the affirmation in the Bible that the immortal God is the Creator of heaven and earth. Indeed, He has gone further to make man in His own image and demonstrate how we can share in this awesome power – through faith in Christ!
FOOD FOR THOUGHT:God, the Immortal, invisible and the only wise.
MEMORY VERSE: 1 Tim 1:17 “Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God Who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen”.
SPIRITUAL TONIC FOR THE WEEK Romans 8: 37
“... In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”
Father in heaven, thank You for loving me and for endorsing my victory with the precious blood of Your Son Jesus Christ. As I continue in the journey through year 2021, I declare my victory over death, I shall not die. I announce my victory over satan and his demons, they will not succeed in their enterprise against my life. I publish my success in my struggle with the forces of nature and of darkness, they will not overcome me. I am more than conquerors because I have the Lord’s backing and approval to proceed. I am victorious in Jesus name. (Amen) DIOCESAN ANTHEM (TUNE: AUSTRIA)
1. Lagos Diocese, Premier Diocese Of Anglican Communion We are Primus inter pares First among equals, bless’d one Tenth December, nineteen nineteen Praise the Lord!, He’s done great things Lagos Diocese, foremost Diocese Came to be, through love and peace.
2. Our Divine Mandate of five-fold, Clear and apt, to build the Church, From above came like that of old, For the mission of the Church, Priestly, Pastoral, Prophetic, Pray’r and Praise to reach a peak, Help, O Lord Thy charge to fulfill, Thy perfect will to do still.
3. God our Father, bless our Diocese, Bless our Bishop, we pray Thee Bless Thy people of this Diocese Our existence, keep for Thee, All believers to edify, And Thy name to glorify, Multiply Disciples for Thee, And at last to reign with Thee. Amen April, 2019
MEET WITH THE DIOCESAN We are all invited to connect with our Bishop and Missioner, The Rt. Revd. Dr. Humphrey Bamisebi Olumakaiye on social media. Follow, like and share the Diocesan programmes and activities via our handles: Facebook, Instagram & Youtube: @dioceseoflagos Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @drolumakaiye We can also send in our Prayer requests and testimonies to: [email protected].
TITHE:
Remember to pay your Tithe* (into Cathedral Zenith Bank Account Number)
(The tithe is a tenth of all our increase)
‘You shall tithe all the yield of your seed that comes from the field, year by year’ Deut. 14:22.
PAYMENT INTO CHURCH’S ACCOUNTS
“Honour the LORD with your possession... so your barns will be filled with plenty”. Proverbs 3: 9&10.
Your kind and generous donations to the Cathedral will be highly appreciated. Below are the Church’s Bank Accounts. ------No PURPOSE BANK ACCT NO ------1. Social Welfare Service Unit Polaris Bank 1770128010
2. Cathedral Clinic First Bank 2000514561
3. Church Donations GT Bank 0124088211
4. Sustentation First Bank 2000519164
5. Family Harvest/Harvest Donations FCMB 0130543010
Union Bank 0071028724
You can also visit the Cathedral website www.thecathedrallagos.org to make your donations. GOD WILL COUNTENANCE YOUR SACRIFICE
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons, Niyi and Bola. The boys began to argue over who would get the first pancake. Their mother saw the opportunity for a moral lesson. “If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, ‘Let my brother have the first pancake, I can wait.’” Niyi turned to his younger brother and said, “Bola, you be Jesus!”
NOTICES 10/1/2021 - Girls’ /Ladies Rededication Service 11/1/2021 - Bible Study: Preview on the book of Joel and Amos 15/1/2021 - Mega Prayer Convocation. To be streamed live on the Diocesan Media Platforms 17/1/2021 - Women’s Guild Rededication Service 18/1/2021 - Health Talk on Breast Cancer by Dr. (Mrs) Oluchi Okafor 24/1/2021 - Mothers’ Union Rededcation 25/1/2021 - Contemporary Issue - The “New Normal”, Life after Pandemic
Payment of Sacrifice - Women’s and Girls’ Organisations
May God bless and prosper you as you give monthly towards Women’s work in the Diocese. Thank you for giving to the Lord. Kindly make cheques payable to Womens’ & Girls’ Organisations, Diocese of Lagos.
THIS MONTH IN THE HISTORY OF THE CATHEDRAL - JANUARY - By Church History Sub-Committee 1933 Jan.21 (a) Approval of the statues of the Cathedral. (b) Introduction of Songs of Praise to replace Hymnal Companion. (c) Introduction of an Insurance Scheme for the Cathedral Building and Furniture
1948 Jan. 14 Introduction of Cathedral Mazagine titled “By the Lagoon” by Canon Adelakun Williamson Howells.
1950 Jan. 22 Oba Adele of Lagos, a Muslim and his chiefs worshipped at Mattins.
1951 Jan. Protest by Bishop Vining and representatives of other religious denominations against the introduction, by the Lagos Town Council of non-religious in scheme Free Primary Education.
NEEDS OF THE CATHEDRAL
Donations are vital to the Cathedral’s future, and your gift will make a difference. Kindly donate towards the purchase of any of the items listed below. Thank you.
1. 15(No) -10HP Package Unit Air Conditioner \- N1.5 million each 2. 5(No) - 5HP Package Unit Air Conditioner - N600,000 each 3. Toyota Hilux Van - N18 million 4. Toyota Hiace Bus - N18.5 million 5. PTZ Optics 20x-NDI Cameras (5Nos) with accessories - N6,546,000
SUNDAY 17/01/2021
Stewards on Duty: Group B Colour: GREEN
Theme: CATALYST FOR SURPRISING VICTORY (ii) The Power of His Righteousness Right Hand
Celebrant: Revd. Dr. Oluwaseun Adeyemi O.T.Reading: Isaiah 41: 1- 8, 22-23 The Clergy N.T. Reading: 2 Peter 1: 1-4 The Clergy Gospel: Luke 1: 46-55 Revd. Dr. Oluwaseun Adeyemi Address: Revd. Olugesun Lufadeju Prayers: Revd. Dr. Oluwaseun Adeyemi Thanksgiving at the Altar
9.00 a.m. There will be a Meeting of the Koinonia.
Theme: CATALYST FOR SURPRISING VICTORY (ii) The Power of His Righteousness Right Hand
Cantor: The Provost Sermon: Revd. Henry Mooh O.T. Isaiah 41: 1-16 N.T. 2 Peter 1: 1-4 Reader: Women’s Guild Prayer: The Provost Thanksgiving at the Altar after Mattins: (i) There will be a meeting of the Mothers’ Union at the Lagos Anglican Diocesan Seminary.
(ii) The Monthly General Meeting of the Choirwives/Choir Parents Association will hold in the Choir Vestry.
(iii) The Monthly General Meeting of the Cathedral Missionary Society will hold at the Lagos Anglican Diocesan Seminary.
(v) There will be a meeting of the Girls’ Guild at the Lagos Anglican Diocesan Seminary.
(iv) Executive Committee Meeting of the Cathedral Circle will take place at the Fellowship Centre.
11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Clinic
NO CLINIC CALL ON ANY DOCTOR OR NURSE IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Theme: CATALYST FOR SURPRISING VICTORY (ii) The Power of His Righteousness Right Hand
Celebrant: Canon Residentiary O.T. Isaiah 41: 1-16 Cathedral Ladies League N.T. 2 Peter 1: 1-4 Cathedral Ladies League Gospel: Luke 1: 46-55 Canon Residentiary Address: Revd. Olawole Faloye Prayers: Cathedral Ladies League
HOST: CATHEDRAL LADIES FRIENDLY SOCIETY
WELCOME
A warm welcome to this and every worship in this Cathedral. Whether you have come from far or near, may you find real joy and inspiration in this service. We are very happy to see you and hope that you will come again.
GENERAL NOTICES 1. Girls’ and Ladies’ Guild Rededication Service: This event will take place today Sunday, 10th January, 2021 at the 9.15 a.m. Service. Dress code: White and Gold.
2. Women’s Guild Rededication The Women’s Guild Rededication Service holds on Sunday, 17th January, 2021, during the 9.15 a.m. Mattins. Dress code: White and Green.
3. Mothers’ Union Rededication: The Cathedral Mothers’ Union will have their Re-Dedication Service on Sunday, 24th January, 2021, during the 9.15 a.m. service. Dress Code: White and Blue.
4. The Care Ministry: The Care Ministry Monthly Fellowship will take place on Tuesday, 12th January, 2021 at 11.00 a.m. at the Fellowship Centre.
5. 2021 Vestry Meeting and Election comes up Sunday, February 28, 2021. To vote at the Election, a voter must be a financial member of the Cathedral and must be on the sustentation list as having subscribed a minimum of N2,600 in 2020. Parishioners are encouraged to reach out to the Membership Desk to update their details especially email addresses.
6. Annual Report 2020 All Societies, Sub-Committees and Service Units are to please send a one-page report of their activities for the year 2020 to the Secretary, Standing Committee, Mr. Soji Kuboye by email to [email protected]
7. Confirmation 2021 Confirmation Preparatory Classes will start on Sunday, 17th January, 2021. Classes will hold at 9.15 a.m. every Sunday thereafter at Ayo Rosiji Hall, Cathedral House. Candidates must be at least 13 years old. Interested candidates are to register with Revd. Canon Emmanuel Fadipe. 8. Home Calls: We announce the home call of the following: (a) Mr. Ademola Odunsi on Sunday, 3rd January, 2021. He was 84 years. He was a member of Cathedral Torch Bearers and Cathedral Christian Brothers. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
(b) Prof. Afolabi Olumide on Friday, 8th January, 2021. He was 81 years. He was a member of Cathedral Circle and Cathedral Past Choristers. Funeral arrangements will be announced later
May their gentle souls rest in perfect peace.
9. Mid-Week Fellowship and Love Feast: Are you celebrating your birthday or any joyous occasion in your family or remembering a loved one? Think of sharing your joys with the less privileged, who can give you nothing in return, but are being led to Christ by us. Sponsor a Wednesday afternoon. Cost is N40,000 per Wednesday. You can pay part of an afternoon’s cost. See Omoba Ademola or the Parish Clerk during the week. Thank you and God bless.
10.(a) Fellowship Hour - Sunday - 10/01/2021 Vacant after 7.15 a.m. and 9.15 a.m. services.
(b) Fellowship Hour Booking - January - February, 2021 Sunday, 24/1/2021 - Mrs. Olushola Agbebi after 7.15 a.m. and 9.15 a.m. Services in memory of her departed loved ones. Sunday, 14/2/2021 - Vacant after 7.15 a.m. and 9.15 a.m. Service. Sunday, 28/2/2021 - Vacant after 7.15 a.m. and 9.15 a.m. Service.
(c) Fellowship Hour - Parishioners who are not the main hosts of the Fellowship Hour but who wish to celebrate any events in their lives or who will like to simply contribute to the ‘community spirit of the Cathedral are encouraged to do so by providing fruits, cakes, muffins, etc. Such parishioners should please contact Omoba Adegbola Ademola.
(d) Advance Bookings - Fellowship Hour 2021 The following dates are available for booking for Fellowship Hour on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of 2021. Please indicate your preferences on first come first served.
7.15 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Sunday 14/3/2021 Vacant Vacant Sunday 28/3/2021 Booked Booked Sundays 8&22/4/2021 Vacant Vacant Sundays 9&23/5/2021 Vacant Vacant Sunday 13/6/2021 Vacant Vacant Sunday 27/6/2021 Booked Booked Sundays 11&25/7/2021 Vacant Vacant Sunday 8/8/2021 Booked Booked Sunday 22/8/2021 Vacant Vacant Sundays 12&26/9/2021 Vacant Vacant Sunday 10/10/2021 Vacant Vacant Sunday 24/10/2021 Booked Booked Sunday 14/11/2021 Booked Booked Sunday 28/11/2021 Vacant Vacant Sunday 12/12/2021 Vacant Vacant Sunday 26/12/2021 Booked Booked
WELFARE SUB-COMMITTEE Parishioners should please inform either the Welfare Sub-Committee on 08088930045; 0802 787 2516 or Mrs Suror Olorunsogo (Provost’s Secretary) - Tel No. 0802 558 6717 of any one that has not been present in the Church for some time (young or old) either due to illness or any other reason whatsoever and who needs to be given Communion at home.
(a) The SWSU Panel wishes through this medium, to appreciate all those who are helping the needy through the Unit (SWSU) in cash and kind. God Almighty will bless and enrich you more in Jesus name. Amen.
(b) The members of the Social Welfare Service Unit would appreciate the donation of fairly used clothes, shoes for both young and old, and also food items like Rice, Gari, Beans, Provisions, etc.
PRAYER FOR THE YEAR
Heavenly Father, what a privilege and joy it is to have the freedom to draw near to Your throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find help in time of need. We thank You for the days of our lives - the past, the present and the future - they are all in Your hand. Father as the days get darker and wickedness increases, we ask that Your presence will go with us in all our journeys; grant us wisdom and courage to face the time and tides of this year, empower us with Your strength and make us victorious in all our battles - physical and spiritual, through the merit of the Captains of our Salvation, Jesus Christ our Lord. (Amen)
TEXT: DEUTERONOMY 20:4
STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF CHRIST MY KING SS&S 877 Tune: Standing on the promises of Christ, my King 1. Standing on the promises of Christ, my King, Through eternal ages let his praises ring; Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, Standing on the promises of God.
Standing, standing, Standing on the promises of God, my Savior; Standing, standing, I’m standing on the promises of God.
2. Standing on the promises that cannot fail. When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, By the living Word of God I shall prevail, Standing on the promises of God.
3. Standing on the promises I now can see Perfect, present cleansing in the blood for me Standing in the liberty where Christ makes free Standing on the promises of God.
4. Standing on the promises of Christ, the Lord, Bound to Him eternally by love’s strong cord, Overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword, Standing on the promises of God.
5. Standing on the promises I cannot fall, Listening every moment to the Spirit’s call, Resting in my Saviour as my All in all, Standing on the promises of God.
ATTENDANCE FOR LAST WEEK SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS - 03/01/2021
7.15 a.m. Holy Communion...... 300 9.15 a.m. Combined Choral Mattins...... 325
On Facebook ...... 180 on Youtube ...... 320
Week-Day Services - Saturday - Friday HC HC Saturday Wednesday 02/01/2021 5 06/01/2021 24
Monday Thursday 04/01/2021 10 07/01/2021 14
Tuesday Friday 05/01/2021 14 08/01/2021 12
8.00 p.m. - New Year Eve - 31/12/2020 ...... 175 7.30 a.m. = New Year’s Day - 01/01/2021 ...... 182 10.00 a.m. - New Year’s Day - 01/01/2021 ...... 353
Coming Events (January 2021)
2-15/1/2021 - Foundation 2021 Prayer Meeting 17/01/2021 - Women’s Guild Rededication 17/01/2021 - 53rd Anniversary - Cathedral Ladies League Society 24/01/2021 - Mothers’ Union Rededication Service 24/01/2021 - 73rd Anniversary - Cathedral Missionary Society
SOUL FOOD 02/2021
“As soon as Jesus was baptised, He went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on Him. And a voice from heaven said, this is my Son whom I love; with Him I am well pleased.” - Matthew 3:16&17
We started this year with assurance of victory over challenges of life, principality, powers of darkness, physical enemies, all forms of delay and even over COVID 19 Pandemic ravaging the whole world. It is certain and definite that God will bring to pass all he has promised through His servants. It is also normal and expedient for us to anticipate the fulfilment of these promises. However, apart from believing and anticipating the fulfilment of God’s promises, we need to know that for everything that happens on earth there is always a stimulus or determinant that fuels or facilitates the process. God’s blessing is always conditional. There are things that must be in place for the blessing to come upon us as promised, planned and as expected.
The blessing we are promised in 2021 is Surprising Victory. This will not just happen, there are catalysts that must be ensured for victory to attend our ways. In the next couple of weeks, we shall be considering these. The first in the series is Divine Endorsement.
Endorsement is an explicit or formal approval, or an express consent given to someone or something. Endorsement serves as signature that validates. This is exactly what happened at Jesus’ baptism. God endorsed and approved Jesus Christ and His ministry on earth. “…And a voice from heaven said, this is my Son whom I love; with Him I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17. This endorsement is an announcement of God’s satisfaction with Jesus and a declaration of His love for Him. This gives Jesus the divine backing in all that He embarked upon during His earthly ministry, and in the end, He recorded unprecedented, surprising victory.
Divine Endorsement is one major catalyst for surprising victory to happen in the believer’s life. God endorsed and approved Jesus Christ by the presence of Holy spirit upon him in form of dove and the open declaration that He is His beloved and begotten Son. There is no other endorsement greater this. The stamp of God is a necessary catalyst to receiving surprising victory this year. God must commend us for the victory He has prepared for His people. Apostle Paul said, “Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God.” 2 Cor. 3:5. We are nothing to claim this surprising victory for ourselves, God must approve us for it. The commendation of God is the substance that enables us to receive our victory in a surprising manner - the catalyst that provokes and speeds significant change in our positions and lives leading us to victory on all side.
Divine endorsement is an indication that God knows us and that He is satisfied with us. Jesus needed baptism to endear Himself to God and so He humbled Himself to be baptised by John the Baptist and God did not hesitate to honour Him. We too must endear ourselves to God at the start of another year by humbling ourselves before Him, one for Him to take notice of us as His children - His special possession; and two, for Him to grant us the approval to be victorious in all our battles. God will not waste His heavenly resources on strangers and aliens to the commonwealth of His kingdom, He will only deploy His divine armoury for the sake of those who have received His signature and approval for life through repentance and holy living.
Now the pertinent questions calling for answers are: Does God know you? Do you have His endorsement to carry on in life? Today is another opportunity to present ourselves afresh to God for the cleansing that will position us for His divine endorsement. Let us jettison self-righteousness and all that are opposed to His commandments and embrace His way as we journey through 2021, then, He will be satisfied with us and grant us the approval to be victorious in life.
May God Almighty endorse us for great heights and surprising victory in Jesus’ name. Amen!
Have a Blessed Week!
The one who serves among you,
Very Revd. Adebola Ojofeitimi Provost Mr. Gbolaga Ajayi...... People’s Warden Mr. Adeyinka Shonekan...... Provost’s Warden Mr. Tunde Sosan - 070 316 91851, 081 369 95393 ..Master of the Music and Organist Revd. Henry Mooh - 0803 218 4422...... Altar Servers/Care Ministry Revd. Olusegun Lufadeju - 0703 847 8142...... Children’s Church/Missionary Society Revd. Dr. Oluwaseun M. Adeyemi - 0806 462 5305 Revd Olawole Faloye - 0806 620 9914...... Prison/Youth Revd. Canon Emmanuel Fadipe - 0803 435 9230...... SWSU/Elders’ Fellowship Ven. Henry Adelegan - 0816 535 5634 ...... Harvest Sub-Committee Very Revd. Adebola Ojofeitimi - 0810 300 6551 ...... Evangelism
Rt. Revd. Dr. Humphrey Bamisebi Olumakaiye,Ph.D Diocesan Bishop
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