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3, Ajele Street, Lagos, Nigeria 3, Ajele Street, Lagos, Nigeria 7 : 3 0 ORDER OF SERVICE 26TH JULY, 2020 SUNDAY BULLETIN LIT COL. GREEN. TRINITY SEVEN THEME: KINGDOM LIFESTYLE: RIGHTEOUSNESS CANTOR: VEN. I.F. IDOWU PREACHER: THE VICAR Collect Almighty God, Who sent Your Holy Spirit to be the life and light of Your Church; open our hearts to the riches of His grace that we may bring forth the fruit of the Spirit in love and joy and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ORDER OF SERVICE AT 7:30AM 1. Opening Hymn: CH. 371 2. Introductory Sentence: Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name. Bring an offering and come before him; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness. 1 Chron. 16:29. 3. Call to Worship 4. Psalm 95 5. Bible Reading – Rev. 19:1-9 6. Hymn: CH. 498 7. Sermon 8. The Creed, Intercession to Grace 9. Hymn: CH. 169 (Collection of Offerings) 10. a. Family Harvest b. (i) Elder’s Fellowship Anniversary (ii) Praying Band Anniversary 11. Notices 11. Prophetic Prayer (I Thess. 4:7) 12. Prayer and Benediction 13. Withdrawal Hymn – CH. 807 Ven. S. O. Ifeyemi Vicar The Rt. Rev. Dr. H. B. Olumakaiye. Bishop & Missioner, Diocese of Lagos WEEKLY ACTIVITIES. Monday, 27th July, 2020 Prayer Meeting at 6.00am Epistle: Rom. 16:1-16 Gospel: Matt. 27:24-31 Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd. Joseph Maker Atot, Pacong – (Bahr El Ghazal, Sudan). Minister of Women’s Affair. Mrs. Oluwafunmilayo Adebusola Onipede. Birthday Anniversary Funke Fasina, Abiola Ayieola (84 Yrs.). Tuesday, 28th July, 2020 Prayer Meeting at 6.00am Epistle: Rom. 16:17-27 Gospel: Matt. 27:32-44 Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd. Harold William Godfrey, Peru – (South America). The Rt. Revd Eulogio Alejandro Mesco, Peru – (South America). The Rt. Revd Jorge Luis Aguilar, Peru – (South America). The Rt. Revd Juan Carlos Revilla, Peru – (South America). The Rt. Revd Michael Alexander Chapman, Suffragan Bishop Peru – (South America). Minister of Niger Delta. Mr. Dayo Sonaike, Diocesan Board Member. Birthday Anniversary Williams Akinwande, Muyiwa Turton, Ominiyi Adedayo O., Medahunsi Bose. Wednesday, 29th July, 2020. Prayer Meeting at 6.00am Epistle: Acts 1:1-14 Gospel: Matt. 27:45-54 Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd Bijay Nayak, Phulbani – (North India). The Rt. Revd Philip Marangih, Patna – (North India). Minister of Information. 20th Wedding Anniversary Ven. & Mrs. Kingsley K. Agu. Mrs. Adesola Olufunke Oloniniran. Birthday Anniversary WEEKLY ACTIVITIES. Thursday, 30th July, 2020. Prayer Meeting at 6.00am Epistle: Acts 1:15-26 Gospel: Matt. 27:55-66 Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd. Clifton Daniel, Pennsylvania – (III, The Episcopal Church). The Rt. Revd Dorsey W M McConnell (III, The Episcopal Church). Minister of Environment. 4th Wedding Anniversary Revd. & Mrs. Stanley U. Nwagboso. Birthday Anniversary Rabiu Opeoluwa. Friday, 31st July, 2020. Prayer Meeting at 6.00am Epistle: Acts 2:1-21 Gospel: Matt. 28:1-10 Cycle of Prayer: The Most Revd. Dr. Winston Halapua Bishop of Polynesia and Primate and Archbishop of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia. The Rt. Revd Apimeleki Nadoki Qiliho, Polynesia – Vanue Levu and Taveuni – (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia). The Rt. Revd Apimeleki Qiliho, Polynesia – Viti Levu West – (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia). Minister of Water Resources. Mrs. Kehinde Sholabomi – Tayo, Diocesan Board Member. Birthday Anniversary Atunwa Solomon Obafemi, Usiagwu Dupe, Adebajo, Odumosu Olumide. Saturday, 1st August, 2020. Prayer Meeting at 6.00am Epistle: Acts 2:22-36 Gospel: Matt. 28:11-20 Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd. Nceba Nopece, Port Elizabeth – (Southern, Africa). Minister of Youth and Sport. Mrs. Haniel Senayon Adeyemi. KINGDOM LIFESTYLES: WORSHIP. Come let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our maker. Ps. 95:6. Worship, in the verb form, means the paying of homage or respect, and in the religious world the term is used for the reverent devotion, service, or honor, whether in public or individual paid to God. Webster Dictionary lists the following 12 words as either similar words for worship or synonymous of worship:- Adore, Admire, Dote, Esteem, Exhault, Love, Magnify, Regard, Respect, Revere, Reverence or Venerate. Having read a lot about worship, let me then define worship as an attitude that manifest itself in action. TYPES OF WORSHIP 1. True Worship (John 4:20-24) 2. Vain Worship This Worship is the result of following traditions of men and ignoring the commands of God. Also when worship is not done from the heart. 3. Ignorant Worship - Acts 17:22-23. This is worship offered in the absence of a knowledge of God’s will concerning who He is and how to be worshiped. 4. Self Imposed Worship Referred to by Paul in Col 2:20-23, closely aligned with vain worship, is the result of doing what we like and we think is good, but not taught by God in the word. It should be evident, then that not just any kind of worship is acceptable to God but only One which is TRUE WORSHIP. Children of God, there are different types of worship, but only one is now acceptable to the Father. We see that this worship is “in spirit and in truth”. It is not the physical worship found in the O.T which was only a “shadow” of what was to come, but a spiritual worship which is the true substance of what God wants of us in worship. Brethren the Scripture tells us that God inhabits the praises of His people. True worship creates an environment that the presence of God Himself will inhabit, and when God truly comes into our worship, everything changes and miracle happens. Our Worship involves giving not getting. Think about these questions as we conclude; 1. Am I growing each day in the grace of gratitude? 2. Am I seeking to honour God in all that I do? 3. Do I greatly anticipate and look forward to each time of worship? 4. Do I bring the right heart as I engage in worship to God? Wishing you all a Happy Sunday PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER Kindly Pray for: The Most. Revd Williams Oluwarotimi Aladekugbe, Oyo – (Ibadan, Nigeria). The Rt. Revd Olumuyiwa Ajayi Pankshin – (Jos, Nigeria). Minister of Health. 17th Wedding Anniversary Ven. & Mrs. Lawrence A. Ajayi. Mrs. Bolanle Popoola. St. Peter’s Church Elder’s Fellowship, Praying Band, Sunday School and their Teachers Family Prayer: Late Pa. Israel Adebajo, Late Pa. Luke Adebajo,Mrs. Akeredolu’s Family, Late Pa. & Ma. J. O. Ajanaku’s Family, Late Prince (Dr.) J. A. Daramola’s Family, Mr. & Mrs. E. O. Owonikoko’s Family, Dr. O. A. Kuforiji’s Family, Late Pa. & Ma. Olojede Ladipo’s Family,Late Pa. L.A.G. Adefuye’s Family, Late Pa. & Ma. Dorcas Olayemi’s Family, Prince Frederick Aribanusi’s Family, Mama Olayinka Da-Silva’s Family, Late Pa. & Ma. Osikomaiya’s Famliy, Mama Lydia B. Babatope’s Famliy Birthday Anniversary Sunday, 26th July, 2020. Lipede Akinkunmi. Business Breakthrough Prayer: Shisco Ventures, Pinky Thread Fashion House, Five O’s Enterprises, Wunmi Ogun Enterprises, Church Vestments, Tiwadayo Commercial Enterprises, Royal Farms, Tranquil & Quest. Memorial Prayer: Taiwo Obafemi Ojuri, J. I. Ogunbumuyi, B. S. Smith, Oluyemisi Olajide Ojosipe, Elizabeth Oduba, Patricia Ndalaku Savage, Ishmael Ottu, Olawale Adeola Ajayi. Kindly Pray for: St. Peter’s Church: Evangelical/Prayer Warriors, Y.M.C.A., Mother’s Union. Family Prayer: Late Prince Stephen Akinsuyi’s Family, Late Pa. Oluwole Ottu’s Family, Late Pa. F. A. I. Adelaja’s Family, Pa. & Ma. W. O. Adeniji’s Family, Late Navy Capt. M. O. Agbe’s Family, Ven. & Mrs. Samuel O. Ifeyemi’s Family, Very Revd. & Mrs. Yinka Omololu’s Family, Ven. L. L. Eso’s Family, Rev. Sunday Ogundipe’s Family, Rev. Oghenero Emmanuel’ Family, Postulant Niyi Adeluwoye’s Famliy, Engr. A. O. Ayodele’s Family Business Breakthrough Prayer: - Olugbenro Nig. Enterprises, Top-Oge Unisex Barbing Saloon, Lines and Textures, Deesbec Consulting, Bilcon Haulaye Enterprises, Fasbion Nig. Ltd., Winners Chamber, Shisco Enterprises. Memorial Prayer: Owolabi, Abati Thomas Adekunle, Dorcas Fehintola Adetule, Muyiwa Idowu Kuju, L.A.G. Adefuye, Elizabeth Joseph, Elsie Maclean, Josiah Olusegun Ajanaku, Claudette Olaoluwa Vincent. Birthday Anniversary for the Week: Sunday, 24th May, 2020. Isaiah Faleye Idowu. Monday, 25th May, 2020. Adediran Adebowale James, Ojediran Adebola, Da-Silva Olusola. Tuesday, 26th May, 2020. Adebiyi Onikepo Kuju, Odumosu Omolade, Adebajo Jumoke, Loremikan Olalekan. Wednesday, 27th May, 2020. Kuju Aderoju Olatokunboh, Bose Apena, Femi Fasina, Oluwatosin Turton. Thursday, 28th May, 2020. Adeyemi Durojaiye, Oyelabi Toluwalase Oyetunji, Kemi Oluwadare. Friday, 29th May, 2020. Oluwayemisi Elsie Ajanaku, Yewande Olabisi Dawosu, Taiwo Oyelade, Kehinde Oyelade, Margaret Yewande Ogunoye. Saturday, 30th May, 2020. Salami Omowunmi, Da-Silva Olakunle. COLLECTION FROM 13TH JUNE TO 23RD JULY, 2020 Praying Band 6,760 Offering 11,120 Tithes (2,000+4,000+5,050+2,000+5,500) 18,550 Tithes 50,000 Church Due 35,000 Egbe Iye Anniversary Thanksgiving 21,900 81st Birthday Thanksgiving - Canon David B. C. Babalola 10,000 Anonymous – 100 Liters of Diesel GTB Online Offering (2,000+10,000+5,000+5,000+2,500) 24,500 Tithes (6,600+6,000+1,520,000) 1,532,600 Burial Thanksgiving - Late Mrs. Elsie Olufunke Olufolabi 250,000 FBN Online Offering (1,500+2,000+2,000+2,000+2,000+20,000) 29,500 Mrs. S. O. Durojaiye (St. Peter’s Day Thanksgiving) 10,000 84th Birthday Thanksgiving – Mrs. J. O. Otusanya 35,000 Family Harvest Mrs. C. A. Anthony & Family 80,000 E-PAYMENT Please kindly pay your tithes, levies, donations etc, directly into any of the Church Accounts as stated below. First Bank (Naira) 2030615359 (For Harvest) First Bank (Naira) 2000518837 GT Bank (Naira) 0003302782 GT Bank (Pounds) 0139413682 GT Bank (Dollars) 0139413668 FAMILY HARVEST 2020 Calvary greetings to you all in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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