7.15 a.m.HOLY COMMUNION
Theme: SACRIFICES TO GOD WITH THANKSGIVING, PAY YOUR VOW - Jonah 2:9 Celebrant: Ven. Henry Adelegan Stewards on Duty: Group C 1. Opening Hymn: A&MRW 568 (Woodlands) 2. Introductory Sentence:While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night shall not cease." Genesis 8:22 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. Collects: Lord, You have taught us that all our doings without love are nothing worth. Send Your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love, the true bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whoever lives is counted dead before You. Grant this, for the sake of Your only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Almighty and everlasting God, who hast graciously given to us the fruits of the earth in their season: We yield thee humble and hearty thanks for these thy bounties, beseeching thee to give us grace rightly to use them to thy glory and the relief of those that need; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
9. Epistle: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 - The Clergy 10. Gradual Hymn: A&MRW 285 (Tune A&MRW 137 - Love Divine) 11. Gospel: John 4: 34-38 Ven. Henry Adelegan 12. Sermon: Revd. Henry Mooh 13. Creed: (Page 178) 14. Intercession:(Pages 183-184) The Clergy 15. The Peace (page 186) 16. Offertory Sentence: “Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High." Psalm 50:14 17. Offertory Hymn: A&MRW 537 (Tune MHB 35 - Noricum) 18. Preparation of Gifts to Eucharistic Prayer (Pages 187-190) 19. Breaking of Bread to Anthem: (Pages 190-193) 20. Prayer of Humble Access: (Pages 193-194) 21. Communion Sentence: “When you sacrifice a thank offering to the Lord, sacrifice it in such a way that it will be accepted on your behalf." Leviticus 22:29 22. Administration: (Page 194) 23. Hymns during Administration: (i) A&MRW 283 (Regent Square) (ii) A&MRW 286 (Monland) (iii) A&MRW 538 (Rhuddlan) (iv) A&MRW 436 (Tune A&MRW 635 - Alleluia Dulce Carmen) (v) A&MRW 742 (Lyngham - Desert) (vi) A&MRW 746 (St. Anne) (vii) A&MRW 618 (Tune A&MRW 819) 24. Post Communion Hymn: A&MRW 290 (Wirplugen) (Harvest Launching Collection) 25. Post Communion Prayer: Lord of the harvest, with joy we have offered thanksgiving for your love in creation and have shared in the bread and the wine of the kingdom: by your grace plant within us a reverence for all that you give us and make us generous and wise stewards of the good things we enjoy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 26. The Lord’s Prayer to Thanksgiving Prayer (Pages 195-196) 27. Thanksgiving at the Altar: - Sir Wilson Chuks Aniakor, 70th Birthday Thanksgiving (A&MRW 766) 28. Notices: 29. Spiritual Tonic: Luke 6: 38 30. Benediction to Dismissal: (Page 196) 31. Withdrawal Hymn: A&MRW 753 (Laudate Dominum-Parry) (Collection in aid of mission to Seafarers)
At the Organ: Mr. ‘Jola Adeosun
Theme: “SACRIFICE TO GOD WITH THANKSGIVING, PAY YOUR VOW” - Jonah 2:9
Cantor: Revd. Olusegun Lufadeju Responses: John Reading in A
1. Processional Hymn: A&MRW 282 - Come, Ye Thankful People, Come (St. George’s Windor)
1. Come, ye thankful people, come, raise the song of harvest-home: all is safely gathered in, ere the winter storms begin; God, our maker, doth provide for our wants to be supplied: come to God’s own temple, come; raise the song of harvest-home.
2. All this world is God’s own field, fruit unto his praise to yield; wheat and tares therein are sown, unto joy or sorrow grown; ripening with a wondrous power till the final harvest-hour: grant, O Lord of life, that we holy grain and pure may be.
3. For we know that thou wilt come, and wilt take thy people home; from thy field wilt purge away all that doth offend, that day; and thine angels charge at last in the fire the tares to cast, but the fruitful ears to store in thy garner evermore.
4. Come then, Lord of mercy, come, bid us sing thy harvest-home: let thy saints be gathered in, free from sorrow, free from sin: all upon the golden floor praising thee for evermore: come, with all thine angels come, bid us sing thy harvest-home.
2. Introit: Surely The Lord is in this Place - I. Burnell 3. Call to Worship 4. Venite: SPCP 12 - J. Nares 5. Psalm: 50 (SPCP 164) - G. Thalben-Ball 6. First Lesson: Genesis 8: 1-22 - Harvest Sub- Committee 7. Benedictus: SPCP 64 - J. Camidge 8. Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 - Harvest Sub- Committee 9. Benedicite Omnia Opera - Jefferies in B Flat
10. Creed - 3rd Collect 11. Collect for the Day: Lord, You have taught us that all our doings without love are nothing worth. Send Your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love, the true bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whoever lives is counted dead before You. Grant this, for the sake of Your only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Harvest Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, who hast graciously given to us the fruits of the earth in their season: We yield thee humble and hearty thanks for these thy bounties, beseeching thee to give us grace rightly to use them to thy glory and the relief of those that need; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
12. Anthem: Praise to the Holiest in the Height - Arthur Somervell (From A&MRW 763) 13. Hymn Before Sermon: A&MRW 290 - We Plough The Fields, and Scatter (Wir Pflugen) 14. Sermon: Ven. ‘Segun Ladeinde 15. Intercession: 16. Hymn for Offerings: A&MRW 283 - Fill your hearts with joy and gladness (Drop all your envelopes) 17. Thanksgiving at the Altar 18. Blessing of Fruits and other Offerings. 19. Presentation of Thankoffering with choruses by the Cathedral Band 20. Notices: 21 Spiritual Tonic: Luke 6: 38 22. Conclusion to Benediction: 23. Final Amen: John Reading in A 24. Withdrawal Hymn: A&MRW 286 - Praise, O Praise Our God and King (Monkland) (Collection in aid of mission to Seafarers)
Bible in a year Nehemiah 7,8; Luke 8 Points for Prayer: The Rt. Revd. Dr. Edward C.D. Ozuegbu, Bishop of the Diocese of Okigwe. Lady Chinenye Chikezie Ozuegbu, President, Mothers’ Union and Women’s Guild, Diocese of Okigwe. 11th Wedding Anniversary of Ven and Mrs. Ebenezer Onipede. The Bishops of the Dioceses of Okrika (Niger Delta, Nigeria) The Rt. Revd. Tubokosemie Abere; Oleh (Bendel, Nigeria) The Rt. Revd. John Usiwoma Aruakpor.
Birthday Intercession: Mr. Abolade Olaonipekun Bode-Thorpe, Master Daniel Cornelius Aiden Ekpo, Mr. Emmanuel Olusanya Onipinla, Master Joseph Abiola Babatunde Ajibade, Mr. E. Oluwadurotimi Ekisola, Mr. Folly Samuel Kutojo, Mr. John Damilola Olayinka, Miss Ginikachukwu Adanma Karis Ezeogu, Mrs. Andrea Chinyere Ishie, Master Kosisochukwu Charles, Master Ifechukwu Kanma-Okafor, Mr. Emeka Sheyi Ogidi, Mr. Emmanuel Onosiem.
Memorial Intercession: (i) Mr. Alexander Kwamina Sagoe, 18 years’ mind. (ii) Mrs. Mojisola Oluwatoyin Solanke, 20 years’ mind. (iii) Mrs. Abebi Aderogun Ariyibi, 26 years’ mind.
Family Intercession Families of Chief Lanre Ladipo, Mr. M.A.O. Kehinde, Late Mrs. Nancy Adebisi Akande, Late Mrs. V.M. Farri, Late Chief S.O. Fadahunsi, Prince Famuwagun, Chief Dr. Yomi Finnih,CPA, Miss S.O.Gbinigie, Dr. O. Gbonegun, Mr. Obasola George, Late Engr. V.A. Haffner,CPA, Chief Felix O. Fagbohungbe,SAN, Mr.J.C. Anyanele, Engr. Ajoka, Mr. Benibo David-West, Mr. Olatunji Moore,CPA, Mr & Mrs. Tunde Wey, Late Mrs. Elfrida Modupe Cole.
Prayer for Businesses Hommaston Limited, Festive Bow, Snappilly Ever after Photography Services, Abax-Oosa Professionals, MBO Capital Management Limited, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Thaname, B.I.D. Ezeogu & Associates, Ogecious Ventures, Bengyees Ventures, Digitrack Nig. Ltd; Fortissimo Nig. Ltd, Quintus Projects Ltd,Mastatouch Nig. Enterprises.
9.00 a.m. There will be a meeting of The Koinonia. 9.15 a.m. The Finance and General Purpose Sub-Committee will meet at the Cathedral Library. after Mattins: (i) The Monthly General Meeting of the Cathedral Ladies Friendly Society will hold at the Lagos Anglican Diocesan Seminary.
(ii) The Cathedral Women’s Guild Auxiliary will meet at the Fellowship Centre.
(iii) The Monthly Meeting of the Cathedral Busy Bees Women’s Society will hold at the Lagos Anglican Diocesan Seminary.
(iv) The Cathedral Ladies Armour Bearer will meet at the Lagos Anglican Diocesan Seminary.
(v) There will be a meeting of the Girls’ Guild at the Lagos Anglican Diocesan Seminary.
11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Clinic NO CLINIC CALL ON ANY DOCTOR OR NURSE IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.
@ THE CATHEDRAL (to be streamed live)
Bible in a year: Neh. 9, 10; Psalm 78:38-72
6.45 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrant: Revd. Olusegun Lufadeju Epistle: Acts 11: 19-30 Gospel: Mark 1: 29-45 Points for Prayer The Rt. Revd. Emmanuel C. Maduwike, Bishop of the Diocese of Ikeduru. Mrs. Anuli Maduwike, President, Mothers’ Union and Women’s, Diocese of Ikeduru. The Revd. Godis Okechukwu Ukaumuna. The Bishop of the Diocese of Olo (Minye, Sudan) The Rt. Revd. Tandema Andrew.
Birthday Intercession: Miss Yewande Ore-Dawodu, Miss Adesola Ibisomi Ilori, Mrs. Edith Olayinka Fowora, Miss Grace Oluchi Uwandu, Mr. Desmond Ovbiagele, Miss Omolara Sobowale, Mrs. Caroline Emmanuel, Miss April Apakama, Mr. Amalunweze Melifonwu.
Memorial Intercession: (i) Mrs. Adeola Abimbola Williams, 1 year’s mind. (i) Chief (Mrs) Juliana Ayinka Oladunni Fasehun, 2 years’ Mind. (ii) Mr. Asuquo Edet, 21 year’s mind. (iii) Olori Christiana Siyanbola Ademola, 24 years’ mind.
4.00 p.m. Women Bible Class - Bible Study - The Need for Intercessor by Mrs. Florence Porbeni.
Tuesday - 13/07/2021 Colour: GREEN Day 194 Bible in a year: Neh. 11,12; Luke 9
6.45a.m. Holy Communion Celebrant: Revd. Henry Mooh Epistle: Acts 12: 1-17 Gospel: Mark 2: 1-12 Points for Prayer The Rt. Revd. Dr. P.O.J Imasuen, Bishop of the Diocese of Benin. Mrs. G.O. Imasuen, President, Mothers’ Union and Women’s Guild, Diocese of Benin. Mrs. Funmilayo Dairo, Diocesan Board Member, Diocese of Lagos. The Bishop of the Diocese of Omu-Aran (Kwara, Nigeria) The Rt. Revd. Festus Sobanke.
Birthday Intercession: Mrs. Enitan Macaulay, Miss Uduak Sunday Akpan, Mr. Oluwole Ajeigbe, Mr. David Akinola Adetola, Mrs. Folusho Ibiyemi Olaniyan, Master Niran Ademiluyi, Mrs. Oladotun Taiwo, Miss Dara Adesanya, Miss Oluwadamilola Elliot, Miss Adebosipo Fetuga, Mr. Ekeng Henshaw, Mr. Samuel Olusola Odunfa, Mr. Obinna Chukwuemeka Osuji.
Wedding Anniversary Intercession (i) Mr & Mrs. Oluseun Adewunmi, 8th Wedding Anniversary. (ii) Mr & Mrs. Joseph Ajiboye Oni, 40th Wedding Anniversary.
Memorial Intercession: (i) Princess Adewunmi Olayinka Karunwi, 1 year’s mind. (ii) Mr. Felix Ifeanyi Nwajei, 2 year’s mind. (iii) Dr. Arthur Nylander,SAN,CPA, 4 years’ mind. (iv) Mrs. Adepeju Iyabo Marinho, 9 years’ mind.
11.00 a.m. Care Ministry Fellowship at the Fellowship Centre
Bible in a year Nehemiah 13; Luke 10
6.45 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrant: The Provost Epistle: Acts 12: 18-25 Gospel: Mark 2: 13-22 Points for Prayer The Rt. Revd. Justus Nnaemeka Mogekwu, Bishop of the Diocese of Asaba. Mrs. Theresa Mogekwu, President, Mothers’ Union and Women’s Guild, Diocese of Asaba 17th Wedding Anniversary of Ven. and Mrs. David Adebayo. The Bishop of the Diocese On the Lake (Owerri, Nigeria) The Rt. Revd. Chijioke Oti; On the Niger (Niger, Nigeria) The Rt. Revd. Owen Chidozie Nwokolo.
Birthday Intercession for: Mr. Ademola Olubunmi Kuti, Mrs. Olabo Deborah Johnson, Mr Olanrewaju Jackson-Cole, Ms. Alayo Ogunbiyi, Mrs. Judith Nkemdium Wakama, Miss Victoria Sesede Busayo Okupevi, Miss Olanrewaju Dasaolu,Miss Adebanke Otubanjo, Pharm. Ayodeji Busuyi Oni, Miss Deborah Da-Costa, Mr. Sunday Babajide Badipe, Miss Deborah Adedotun, Miss Olubunmi Winnie Olujuyigbe, Mrs. Izogie Imhientitana, Mrs. Melita Yetunde Dabiri, Dr. Miss Okwuchi Apakama, Miss Roseline Ekeopara, Mrs. Bisola Cole, Mr. Adejuwon Bankole Adenuga, Mrs. Abisola Modupeoluwa Ajose, Miss Oluwadamilola Araba, Mrs Funsho Wunmi Folorunsho (nee Durodola), Master Fasusi Ayotonkan, Mrs. Fadeke Fatayi-Williams, Mrs. Modupe Alakija Williams, Mrs. Olufunke James.
Memorial Intercession: (i) Mrs. Patience Olabisi Adejumo (nee Akinsaya), 21years’ mind. (ii) Chief Stephen Adeleye John, 23 years’ mind (iii) Revd Ezekiel Adeleke Babalola, 33 years’ mind.
5.00 p.m. Prayer Meeting
Thursday - 15/07/2021 Colour: GREEN Day 196 Bible in a year: Esther 1-3; Psalms 79
6.45 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrant: Revd. Dr. Oluwaseun Adeyemi Epistle: Acts 13:1-12 Gospel: Mark 2: 23-3.6 Points for Prayer The Rt. Revd. Christian E. Ide, Bishop of the Diocese of Warri. Mrs. Patience O.Ide, President, Mothers’ Union and Women’s Guild, Diocese of Warri. The Ven. David Olabisi Adebayo Mrs. Joy Ifeoma Nwosu The Bishop of the Diocese of Ondo (Ondo, Nigeria) The Rt. Revd. Stephen Adediran Oni.
Birthday Intercession: Dr. (Mrs) Folorunso Alakija,CPA(70), Mrs. Obafunmilayo Abiodun, Ven. Folarin Shobo, Mr. Ayodeji Tolulope Awodein, Mrs. E. Ibikuno Ibhugom, Miss Rita Tolu-Ajayi, Miss Mildred Folashade Young, Miss Omolara Otolorin, Master Stephen Oluwaseyi Onojobi, Mr. Olatunde Adedayo Sobowale, Mrs Olufunke Iyabode Williams, Miss Oluwatamilore Kofoworola Ladeinde, Miss Hannah Adenike Ajose, Mrs. Emueleoxy Anyahan, Mrs. Mary Olajumoke Banmeke, Miss Chisom Destiny Enendu, Mr. Chiemeka Idike, Master Emmanuel Onipede.
Memorial Intercession for: (i) Prof. Adeboye Oluwole Ogunmekan, 10 years’ mind. (ii) Chief Jacob Adenola Akintoye,11 years’ mind (iii) Engr. Napoleon Alaba Mefful, 12 years’ mind (iv) Ambassador Peter Afolabi, 15 years’ mind. (v) Mrs. Florence N. Nwaka, 19 years’ mind. (vi) Chief Adebayo Olutugbiyele Morgan,24 years’ mind (vii) Chief Mrs. Ore Jones, 34 years’ mind. (viii) Chief David Oluwole Johnson, 50 years’ mind
6.45 a.m. Altar Call: Family of late Chief David Oluwole Johnson, 50 years’ mind.
4.00 p.m. Opening Service for 2021 Women Conference at Archbishop Adebola and Mrs. Oluranti Ademowo Christian Resource Centre, Faith Plaza, Bariga.
6.00 p.m. Choir Practice
Bible in a year Esther 4,5; Luke 11
6.45 a.m. Celebrant: Revd. Canon Emmanuel Fadipe Epistle: Acts 13:13-25 Gospel: Mark 3: 7-19a Points for Prayer The Rt. Revd. Augustine E. Ohilebo, Bishop of the Diocese of Sabongidda-Ora Mrs. E.Ohilebo, President, Mothers’ Union and Women’s Guild, Diocese of Sabongidda-Ora The Revd. Canon Diran Ogundipe. The Bishops of the Dioceses of Ontario (Ontario, Canada) The Rt. Revd. George Lindsey Russell Bruce; Coadjutor Bishop (Ontario, Canada) The Rt. Revd. Michael Oulton.
Birthday Intercession: Ms. Jero Ibru, Miss Oyinloluwa Aboaba, Dr. (Mrs) Olukemi Ajiteru (nee Ojemuyiwa), Mr. Olusola Okikiade, Master Afiyinfoluwa Olokunbola, Master Abiola Ajibade Mrs. M. O. Thomas, Miss Ideraoluwa Ochuwa Unuefa, Mrs. Omowunmi Mary Oluwabamise, Master Matthew Oladapo, Mr. Peter Olabisi, Mr. Adebayo Daniel, Miss Femi Sage Alakija, Mrs. Tolulope Oyewole.
Memorial Intercession: (i) Mr. Gbenga Shonekan, 3 years’ mind. (i) Chief Anthony Abayomi Awoye, 3 year’s mind. (ii) Mrs. Titilola Modupe Osindero, 9 years’ mind. (iii) Mr. Ebiteme Darlington Wadiri, 12 years’ mind. (iv) Dr. Zacchaeus Duggan Brodie-Mends, 14 years’ mind.
5.00 p.m. Bible Study
Bible in a year: Esther 4,5; Luke 11
7.45 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrant: Revd. Olawole Faloye Epistle: Acts 13: 26-43 Gospel: Mark 3:19b-35 Points for Prayer: The Rt. Revd. Dr. Cyril O. Odutemu, Bishop of the Diocese of Ughelli Mrs. Ufuoma Odutemu, President, Mothers’ Union and Women’s Guild, Diocese of Ughelli The Revd. John Ilesanmi Idowu. The Bishops of the Dioceses of Ottawa (Ontario, Canada) The Rt. Revd. John Holland Chapman; Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Armed Forces (Ontario, Canada) The Rt. Revd. Peter Robert Coffin.
Birthday Intercession: Mrs. Queen Isiorho Omonikobe-Okonedo, Dr. Gabriel Babatunde Onipinla, Mr. Adekunle Bamidele, Miss Adefunke Bamidele, Mrs Ekaete Onipinla (nee Enodien), Mr. Olusola Dosekun,Chief (Engr.) Bayo Olagoke, Miss Toluwalope Wright, Mr. Olapeju Moore, Mrs. Aderonke Paul, Engr. ‘Segun Doherty, Mrs. Andrea Chinyere Ishie, Mrs. Temitope Alaba Adenuga, Master Oluwatobi Akinla, Mrs. Toluwalope Bello, Mr. Uririoghene Favour Olooku.
Wedding Anniversary Intercession: Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Olasiji George, 22nd Wedding Anniversary.
Memorial Intercession: (i) Mr. Nathaniel Ayodele Gbangura Neufville, 1 year’s mind (ii) Mr. Fortunatus Olatunji Gomez, 3 years’ mind. (iii) Mrs. Mary Okon, 16 years’ mind (iv) Olori Ibironke Ademola, 29 years’ mind (v) Mrs. Augusta Adebola Onipinla, 32 years’ mind (vi) Pa Zacchaeus Afolabi Oyedele, 52 years’ mind. (vii) Chief Jonah Olujuyigbe, 61 years’ mind.
7.45 a.m. Altar Call: Family of late Mr. Nathaniel Ayodele Gbangura Neufville, 1 year’s mind. 12.00 noon Blessing of Marriage 4.00 p.m. 60th Birthday of Mrs. Ibitola Okuboyejo and 35th Wedding Anniversary of Mr & Mrs. Olaniyi Okuboyejo
Bible Study Outline THEME: COVENANT WITH THE LIVING GOD SUB-THEME: Family and Covenant with the living God (9) TOPIC: The Bane of godly family—Hatred TEXT: Gen. 4:3-8 AIMS: i. to define hatred in the context of godly family, ii. to help us understand the destructive power of hatred in a godly family and iii. to suggest some ways to curb hatred in society
INTRODUCTION: Hatred is a feeling of strong antagonism and dislike. It is the sin that led to many atrocities committed in the world, past and present. Cain, the first child in the first family displayed potent hatred that finally led him to murder his brother Abel. Seeing the potential of hatred in this text, what are the factors responsible for this and how can we as Christians overcome this powerful destroyer of mankind?
STUDY GUIDES:
1. What is hatred and what are its causes in today’s world? (Gen 4:3-8)- Reference: Est 3:5; Dan 3:19; Mark 6:18-19.
2. Carefully explain the destructive power of hatred in the following Bible passages: Est 3:5-6; Dan 3:19; Acts 23:12
3. What virtues can help us overcome hatred in the society? 1Samuel 26:8-9; Pr 17:9; 1Pe 4:8.
4. What are the Biblical injunctions for overcoming hatred? Lev 19:17; 1 John 2:9-11; 3:15;
CONCLUSION: No matter what happens in our families (nuclear or extended), we are to love unconditionally and not hate one another. The practice of humility and forgiveness should be genuine in Christian families in order to produce a society devoid of hatred.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Love builds family and society; hatred destroys them.
MEMORY VERSE: 1John 3:15 “Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him”.
SPIRITUAL TONIC FOR THE WEEK Luke 6: 38
“Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
Jehovah Jireh, You are the Mighty Provider, thank You for Your provision for me. At the beginning of another harvest season, I receive grace to give without grumbling. As I give let Your good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over be measured back to me. Banish poverty from my territory. Launch me into Your abundance and load my life with bumper harvest of good things and surround me with Your heavenly beauty, through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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. SUSTENTATION Please pay your Sustentation/Church Dues (for the upkeep of the Church to: First Bank: 2000519164 (Kindly indicate the following: Name & Sustentation No)
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 j Jesus and Satan are arguing as to who is the better programmer. They decide to have a contest with God as the judge. They start and type furiously, lines of code streaming up the screen but, seconds before the end of the contest, a bolt of lighting strikes the power cable. When the power is restored God announces the contest is over. He asks Satan to show what he’s come up with. Satan says, I’ve got nothing. I lost it all when the power went out.’ God then goes to Jesus’ computer. Jesus enters a command, and the screen comes to life in a vivid display, an angelic chorus pouring from the speakers. Satan is astonished, ‘How did he manage that?’ God replies, ‘You might have lost everything, but Jesus saves.’
Sunday, 18th July, 2021
The following families will be called to the altar.
Dayo Sobowale Family Olusola Okikiade Family Family of Late F.A.O Phillips,CPA Adekunle Abisogun Mr. Akintunde Abisogun Mr. Adedoyin Yinka Mrs Adefope O.A. Mr Emmanuel Adesanya Mr Tokunboh Adesanya Pastor Pa Adeseye Family E.A. Adewole Dr Irene Adewunmi Ms Late Mr. Ranti Adeyinka Family Engr. Segun Adeyinka and Family John Adollo Engr Engr.G.O.M. Agbogidi,CPA Ajayi Owoyemi Dr Kehinde Ajayi Dr Late Muyiwa Ajisafe Family Muyiwa Ajose-Alatishe Mr Amb. Audrey Ajose Joy Esther Faji-Pratt Mrs Late Mr. M.A. Adeyemi Family Mr. & Mrs. Kayode Sorinwa Jumoke Adeniyi Jones Family The Family of Hugh Oluwole Shogbola
May the good LORD continue to enlarge the coast of our families.
Sunday, 25th July, 2021 The following families will be called to the altar. Mr & Dr. (Mrs) Modupe and Folorunsho Alakija,CPA Prof. Mrs. Grace Alele-Williams The Doherty Family Family of Admiral Soroh Dr. J.A. Akindele Ms Yewande Cole Amb. Modupe Akintola Late Otunba Afolabi Alu Mrs. M. Aluko and Family Mr & Mrs. Eyimofe Atake,SAN C.A. Authe and Family Mr. S.A. Bailey Family of late Dr. Bankole Martins Mr. Gbenga Bello Mrs. Tolu Animashaun Mr. Bode Boardman Chief Sam. Bolarinde Family Mr. & Mrs. David Majekodunmi Family of Engr. Layi Ajayi-Bembe Family of Loretta Abiola Cole Mrs. N.A. Akande Lady Dupe Akin-Taylor Family of late Mr Olubunmi Jenkins Coker Dr. & Mrs. Dayo Akinrele Towry-Coker Prof. and Mrs. Akinyanju Mrs. Funmilayo Benson Mrs. Yetunde Cole Mr. Jide Derby Arc.Chima Chijioke The Amure Family Mrs. Mosun Atigbi Mr. Tunji Babaniji Late Banjoko Family Family of late Mrs. O.O. Bankole Oki Family of late Mr. Benjamin Opara Family of late Mr. Richard Gbadebo Onafeko Mr. Olumide Sofowora,SAN Family Mrs. Bamidele Olubimpe Abiola
May the good LORD continue to enlarge the coast of our families.
Sunday, 1st August, 2021 The following families will be called to the altar. Dansaaki (Col.) Samuel Adeleye Agbede Erelu Ojuolape Ojora Family Revd. J.P. Adebayo Adeyemi-Cole Dr. Damola Da-Costa Family Gen. Theophilus Danjuma Family Family of late Chief B.I.D. Ezeogu Mr. A.M. Samuel Family Mr. J.B. Daramola and Family Late Chief S.A. Durojaiye,CPA Family Mrs. Nike Marinho Family Mr. D.A. Edobor Family Chief D.C. Egere Family Mr. David Ejemai and Family Late Dr. Alex Ekwueme Family Mr. Joseph Anabe and Family Mr. Lanke Ademiluyi and Family Dr. Oyeyemi Adegbite and Family Akenuwa Family Layeni Family Mr. Bode and Mrs. Yemisi Oyewole Family of late Mr & Mrs. S.O. Wey, GCON,CPA
May the good LORD continue to enlarge the coast of ourr families.
Sunday, 15th August, 2021 The following families will be called to the altar. › Babasola Adebajo Family › Family of Otunba D.B.O. Ogutuga › Family of Mr. & Mrs. Deji Awodein Family of Engr. J.S. Obembe › Family of late Omoba F.A. Adewunmi › Family of Late Mr. S.O. Wey › Family of late Mr. Fijabi Afilaka › Family of Chief Ebun Omoyele › The Pearce-Maja Family › Professor G.O.A. Sowemimo and Family › Family of Late Lady Ayo Alakija › The Fetuga Family › Laolu Taiwo and Family › The Otuyalo Family › Late Chief & Mrs. T.O. Balogun Family › Delphine Esere Family › The Obikwelu Family › M.A.O. Kehinde Family › Chief Lanre Ladipo and Family › Late Mrs. Nancy Adebisi Akande › Dolphine Esere Family › Family of Mr. George Etomi › Family of Late Mrs. V.M. Farri › Family of Late Chief S.O. Fadahunsi › Prince Famuwagun’s Family › Ms S.O. Gbinigie & Family › Family of Dr. O. Gbonegun › Family of George Obasola › Family of Late Engr. V.A. Haffner,CPA › Family of Chief Fagbohungbe,SAN › Family of J.C. Ayandele › Family of Engr. Ajoka. › Mrs. Mosun Fayemi (nee Ogutuga) › Mr & Mrs. Benibo David-West › Family of Chief Reggie Uduhiri › Pearce-Dawodu Family › G. Veronical Nwuchekwa Family
May the good LORD continue to enlarge the coast of our families.
NOTICES 5/7/2021 - Prayer Meeting - Prayer for the Family by Mrs. Iyanda Fate. 12/7/2021 - Bible Study - The Need for Intercessor by Mrs Florence Porbeni. 15-18/7/2021- Women’s Conference at Faith Plaza 19/7/2021 - Health Talk - Menopause by Miss Festina Graham 25/7/2021 - Cathedral Ladies’/Girls Guild Anniversary 27/7/2021 - Contemporary Issue - The Feminist Movement and the Christian Women.
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 - JULY - By Church History Sub-Committee 2002 July 3 Very Revd. Dr. Yinka Omololu moved into residence, with a short service held to welcome him.
13 Institution, induction and installation of Very Revd. Dr. Yinka Omololu as the 6th Provost.
2006 July 1 to Sept.30 The Diocese of Asaba sent two Priests to the Cathedral for a 3 months parish experience.
July 27 The first in the series of Cathedral Lectures was held in the Ayo Rosiji Hall of the Cathedral House.
2007 July (a) A second 5 year term as Archbishop of Ecclesiastical Province of Lagos was approved for Most Revd. Dr. Adebola Ademowo by the Standing Committee of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
(b) A second 5 year term as Provost was approved for the Very Revd. Dr. Yinka Omololu by the Cathedral Greater Chapter.
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. 3 LG Led 65 inch TV (1 Unit donated) 2. Toyota Hilux Van - N25 million 3. Toyota Hiace Bus - N23 million 4. PTZ Optics 20x-NDI Cameras (5Nos) with accessories - N16,546,000 5. 6 1.5Hp Window Unit Airconditioner @ N115,00 each (All Donated) 6. 2 2Hp Window Unit Airconditioner @ 170,00 0 each 7. 2 2Hp Split Unit Airconditions @ N170,000 each
SUNDAY 18/07/2021 SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Stewards on Duty: Group D Colour: GREEN
Theme: EVIDENCE OF VICTORY (iv) Abundant Life
Celebrant: Revd. Olawole Faloye O.T. Isaiah 48: 17-21 The Clergy Epistle: Galatians 2: 16-21 The Clergy Gospel: John 10: 1-10 Revd. Olawole Faloye Address: Canon Residentiary Prayers: The Clergy Thanksgiving at the Altar - Family Harvest
Theme: EVIDENCE OF VICTORY (iv) Abundant Life
Cantor: Revd. Olusegun Lufadeju Sermon: The Provost O.T. Reading Isaiah 48: 17-21 N.T. Reading: Galatians 2: 16-21 Reader: Dr (Mrs) Funmilayo Doherty Prayer: Revd. Olusegun Lufadeju Thanksgiving at the Altar - Family Harvest
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.
11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Clinic NO CLINIC CALL ON ANY DOCTOR OR NURSE IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.
Theme: EVIDENCE OF VICTORY (iv) Abundant Life
Celebrant: Revd. Henry Mooh O.T. Reading: Isaiah 48: 17-21 Ladies Helpers’ Union Epistle Galatians 2: 16-21 Ladies Helpers’ Union Gospel: John 10: 1-10 Revd. Henry Mooh Sermon: Ven. Henry Adelegan Prayers: Ladies Helpers’ Union
HOST: WOMEN’S GUILD AUXILIARY
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. Launching 2021 Harvest Season: We start our harvest season today with the Harvest Launching service. We are grateful to God for his faithfulness and love. He has promised “As long as the earth endures, seed time and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.” (Gen. 8: 22) We congratulate the hosting society, THE CATHEDRAL YOUTH FELLOWSHIP. May the good LORD bless you and may you soar high like the eagle. Congratulatons!
We welcome our Guest Preacher, The Venerable Olusegun Ladeinde from Anglican Church on the Peninsula, Royal Garden Estaste, Ajah. We pray that God will continue to bless them and prosper his ministry.
We also welcome specially all our invited Guests. We are really glad and thrilled to see you and we really appreciate your coming. As you honour God with your substance,God will continue to honour you and you will never lack anything good in your lives.
2. Annual Women’s Conference holds from Thursday 15th - Sunday18th July, 2021 at Archbishop Adebola and Mrs. Oluranti Ademowo Christian Resource Centre, Faith Plaza, Bariga. Thursday 15th - Opening Devotion at 4.00 p.m. Friday, 16th - Official Opening at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 17th - At Jesus’ Feet from 6.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Sunday, 18th - Thanksgiving. God bless you as you make out time to attend. Jesus is LORD.
3. Lagos Diocesan Medical Commission invites every parishioner to her Annual Seminar/Lecture Series holding on 21st July, 2021 at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos at 9.00 a.m. Topic: The Pattern of Health Screening in the Emerging World. The Guest Lecturer is Prof. Femi Fasanmade, Consultant Physician/Endocrinologist and former, CAMC LUTH. Please plan to attend physically or follow virtually on the Diocesan Social Media Platforms-/Dioceseoflagos/Live or /LagoonTV/Live or www.LagooRadio.ng.
4. Family Harvest 2021 The following are the dates for the Family Harvest this year. July: 18th 25th August: 1st 15th 22th 29th September 12th 19th 26th October 10th 17th 24th
Parishoners are invited to pick up their booking cards from the Membership Office. Be reminded that you can always change your selected date but please inform a member of the Family Harvest team so that the change is reflected in our records. Family Harvest Sub-Committee members: - Omooba Seun Adewunmi 08179008277, Miss Iyabo Aboaba- 08033022587, Olatunji Jolayemi, Lawrence Edegware, Miss Oluwatoyin Henshaw. Please come forward and give thanks to the Almighty as one family. May the good Lord bless you.
5. The Care Ministry: The Care Ministry Monthly Fellowship will take place on Tuesday, 13th July, 2021 at 11.00 a.m. at the Fellowship Centre.
6. FOD 2021 Raffle Draw The Feast of Dedication 2021 Sub-Committee wishes to express appreciation to all who bought raffles tickets and attended the draws last week Sunday. We also thank Mr. Bola Adegbonmire and the I Team who took the initiative to stream the event.
Raffle Prizes Not Collected: (with the Sextons) Mrs. Olowole - Wrist watch Mrs. Adewole - Steam Iron Kehinde Taiwo - Accessories Box Mr. Adekunle (Choir)- Kettle Mr. Yinka Shonekan- Kettle Mrs. L. Ogunlusi - Kettle
7. Home Call: We announce the home call of Chief Mrs. Julie Ezeogu on Sunday, 4th July 2021. She was 96 years. She was a member of the Mothers’ Union. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
8. 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.
9. (a) Fellowship Hour - Sunday 11/07/2021 Vacant after 7.15 a.m. and 9.15 a.m. Services.
(b) Fellowship Hour Booking - July - August, 2021 Sunday, 25/7/2021 -Vacant after 7.15 a.m. and 9.15 a.m. Services. Sunday, 8/8/2021 - The Ogun Family in memory of their late mother, Mrs. Omowunmi Adedolapo Ogun who died 10 years ago on 8th August, 2011 Sunday, 22/8/2021- Ms. Oyinda Daramola to mark her 70th Birthday on 22nd August, 2021. Sunday, 12/9/2021 - Mrs. Yinka Adedoyin to mark her 81st Birthday on 7th September, 2021. Sunday, 26/9/2021 - Vacant after 7.15 a.m. Service - Mrs. Isioma Benedicta Martins to mark her 40th Birthday on 24th September, 2021 after 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 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 Mary Ojutiwon (Provost’s Secretary) - Tel No. 08053322557 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.
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.
(a) Sponsorship: Our Social Welfare Service Unit is seeking sponsorship for the following. Part payments will be gratefully appreciated.
1. Mr. Adewole Bashiru (52 yrs): He needs to undergo total hip replacement the cost of the surgery would be N1,313,500 at National Orthopaedic Hospital Igbobi.
2. Mrs. Polly Osigbodi was diagonised of Glaucoma and she would need the sum of N221,000 for treatment.
3. Mr. Daodu Opeyemi Andrew (Visually Impaired): He needs the sum of N120,000 to complete his payment for 300 level and for 400 level at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo State.
4. Mr. Adebisi Oluwashina Ayomi (Visually Impaired): He needs the sum of N201,600 to complete his tertiary Education. He is currently in 200L and the tuition fee is N67,200 per session.
5. Mrs. Sosanya Rebecca Oluwatoyin -52 yrs (Visually impaired) She needs the sum of N78,500 to carry out surgery of the eye.
6. Dada Janet (45 yrs): She needs a sum of N431,200.00 to undergo a surgery on her leg at National Orthopaedic Hospital Igbobi, Lagos.
7. Master Oluwadamilola Adebamowo: (2 years 8 months): He was diagnosed with a hole in his heart after the required cardiac catheterize test procedure. He needs the sum of N4m to correct it as soon as possible at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital.
8. Mr. Adeleye Adeyemi Seun -25 yrs (visually Impaired): He needs the sum of N300,000.00 to complete his tertiary education. He just gained admission to Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo to study Social Studies Education. At N75,000.00 per session.
9. Adegboyega Tolulope Esther (19 yrs): She needs the sum of N254,000 to complete her territiary education. She just gained admission into Federal College of Education, Oyo to study Christian Religions. Her tuition fee is N63,500 per session.
(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 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY - 04/07/2021
7.15 a.m. Holy Communion(Youtube 229/Facebook 84 views)...... 148 9.15 a.m. Cathedral Youth Church...... 37 9.15 a.m. Combined Service (Youtube 253/Facebook 367 views).....255
Week-Day Services - Saturday - Friday HC HC Saturday Wednesday 03/07/2021 12 07/07/2021 28
Monday Thursday 05/07/2021 16 08/07/2021 18
Tuesday Friday 06/07/2021 20 09/07/2021 15
Coming Events (July, 2021) 18/7/2021 - Family Harvest Begins 18/7/2021 - 93rd Anniversary of Cathedral Ladies Helpers’ Union and 20th Anniversary of the Youth Wing. 25/7/2021 - Elders’ Thanksgiving 25/7/2021 - Y.W.C.A. Monthly General Meeting 27/7/2021 - Diocesan Hour of Intercession 29/7-1/8/2021 - Girls’ & Ladies Guild Camp 29/7-1/8/2021 - Annual Youth Conference
SOUL FOOD 28/2021
Jonah 2:9 “But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. I will say, ‘Salvation comes from the LORD.’” - Jonah 2:9
All glory to God for yet another Harvest Season on earth. This is a privilege that must not be taken for granted. If the Lord has not been for us, we would have been consumed but for His grace and mercy we are alive to celebrate again. May His name forever be praised in our lives and among us in the Cathedral. May I congratulate the Host Society of this year’s Harvest – the Cathedral Youth Fellowship for this brilliant take off. The Lord will repeat His wonders through you and in you in Jesus’ name.
As we all know Harvest Season is a time of deep reflection on God’s wonderful benevolence towards His creation as evidenced by His unique protection, preservation, and provision, that is targeted at taking appropriate actions to reciprocate His lovingkindness. God is ever faithful in meeting the needs of His people. The Psalmist says: “I once was young and now am old, yet never have I seen the righteous abandoned or their children begging for bread.” (Psalm 37:25). For this reason, we cannot but sacrifice to God with thanksgiving and make good our vows to the Lord Most High in this year’s harvest.
In Jonah chapter 2, the Prophet reflected on the seriousness of his situation before and after being swallowed by the whale - in both situations, he was close to death. And yet he felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude for God’s provision. Jonah cried out to God, and God answered. Jonah recognised the desperate fate from which he had been rescued. Thrown into the sea with no hope of saving himself, Jonah had been pulled from the brink of certain death by a means both strange and wonderful. He had been saved - and saved in a way only God could accomplish. This applies to us as individuals. We owe God debts of gratitude for His grace which has sustained us in the vicissitudes of daily life particularly in this country which has become infested with crime, wickedness, and incalculable inhumanity. Amid these precarious circumstances, God stepped in for us. He brought about salvation when it seemed like salvation was impossible.
Like Jonah we have an overwhelming sense of gratitude to God, and we are determined to SACRIFICE TO GOD WITH THANKSGIVING AND PAY OUR VOWS. Sacrifice is an act of offering unto God that which cost us something. Sacrifice is not a casual affairs, a sacrifice of thanksgiving means much more than a quick “thank you, God I appreciate it”. A sacrifice of thanksgiving must cost us something because it is the expression of gratitude to God for what He has done, doing and will do.
Throughout the scriptures, giving thanks is described as a sacrifice. When the Old Testament Jews take sacrifices to the temple, it was a sacrifice of something important to them. The sacrifice was willingly presented to the Lord with a heart of joy and gratitude. On the other hand, is Vow, which is a solemn promise made to God to worship Him with a certain offering in the future, motivated by gratitude for God’s grace in the life of the offerer. Perhaps, during our low times we have made promises to God to give Him of our substance in appreciation of His anticipated intervention in our matters. This season will afford us the opportunity to redeem our vows.
I need to say that God relishes our thank offerings and desires that we pay our vows to Him. He does not joke with them and will not overlook them. He says: “If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world is mine, and all that is in it. “Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfil your vows to the Most High, and call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honour me.” (Psalm 50:12,14&15)
Genesis 4:1-8 talks about two brothers – Cain, a tiller of the ground (Farmer) and Abel, a keeper of the sheep. The bible says in verse 3 that in the process of time both came to offer their sacrifice of thanksgiving unto the Lord, Cain brought of the fruit of the ground because he was a farmer while Abel also brought of the firstlings, of his flocks and of the fat thereof and the Lord accepted the sacrifice of Abel but rejected the one of Cain. Cain became terribly angry, and God said to him why are you angry if you have done well your sacrifice would have been accepted but because you have not done well your sacrifice is rejected.
God who is the ultimate source of all beneficence and blessing in our lives deserves our gratitude. Let us sacrifice our thanks, praises, and substances to Him. Let nothing stop your thanksgiving this Harvest season, prepare your mind towards it do not give grudgingly or by necessity, whatever you are giving let it proceed from your heart, never you beat your chest to take glory for what God has given you, for it is not of him that willeth nor of him that runneth but of God that showeth mercy, for by strength shall no man prevail.
As you serve and thank God with your substance during this year’s Harvest events may your sacrifice be acceptable onto God like that of Abel and open doors of Blessings to you in Jesus Name.
Have a Blessed Week!
The one who serves among you,
Very Revd. Adebola Ojofeitimi Provost Prince ‘Dapo Opeaye...... 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...... Elders’ Fellowship/SWSU 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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