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CELEBRANT: CANON G.O. ODEFADEHAN. THEME; HIS POWER OVER LIFE AND DEATH
ORDER OF SERVICE 1. Opening Hymn: CH. 32 (Tune: St. George). 2. Introductory Sentence: They said to one another, were not our hearts on fire as he talked with us on the road and explained the scriptures to us. Luke 24:32. 3. Preparation To The Collect (Pages 1-8) 4. The Collect: Almighty God, Whose son Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life of all who put their trust in Him; raise us, we pray from the death of sin to the life of righteousness that we may seek the things which are above, where He reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. 5. Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 17:17-24 (Mr. Lanre Adeyemi) 6. The Epistle: 1 Cor. 15:1-11 (Mr. Ladipo Fasina) 7. The Gradual Hymn CH. 360(Tune:Jesus Lover of my soul) 8. The Gospel: John 11:17-27 (Canon E.A. Adesanya) 9. Sermon: Dr. Christopher Kolade 10. The Nicene Creed 11. Intercession: (Pages 16-18) - Mrs. Gbemi Aduloju 12. The Peace 13. Procession of Elements and Offertory Hymn: CH. 679 (Tune: Hanavor) 14. The Eucharistic Prayer (Pages 22 -31) 15. The Distribution: Hymn CH. 456 (Tune: Stuttgart) 16. The Ablution Hymn: CH. 362 (Tune: Northampton) (Collection of Various Envelopes.) 17. Post Communion Sentence: Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life. Alleluia. John 11:25. 18. Post Communion Prayer (Pages. 33 -34) 19. Testimony Time 20 Altar Calls - Sacrifice Cards Collection - General Thanksgiving and Tithing 21. Notices - 22. Prophetic Prayer - 2 Timothy 1:7 23. Benediction. 24. Withdrawal Hymn CH. 516 (Tune: Redhead). CELEBRANT- THE VICAR THEME “HIS POWER OVER LIFE AND DEATH SETTING: RICHARD SHEPHERD 1 Processional Hymn -CH. 22 (Tune: All Saints) 2. Preparation To The Collect. (Pages 1-8) 3. The Old Testament Reading - 1 Kings 17:17-24 (Mothers’ Union)ola 4. The Epistle - 1 Cor. 15:1-11 (Mrs. Lande Dekalu) 5. Gradual Hymn - CH. 359 (Tune: Franconia) 6. Gospel - John 11:17-27 (Canon G.O. Odefadehan) 7. Sermon:- Mr. Olugbenga Ogunmefun 8. The Nicene Creed (Page 10-11) 9. Prayer of Intercession - Ms. Omolara Fasida 10. The Peace 11. The Offertory Hymn - (Hymn for the Year. (Page 13) 12. Prayer of Consecration To Invitation (Pages 22-31) 13. The Distribution: Anthem By The Choir - Ride the Chariot I’m going to ride in the chariot in the morning Lord. I’m getting ready for that judgement Day, my Lord, A U ready my brother - oh yes A U ready my sister - oh yes.
1. I never shall for get that day Ride in the chariot in the morning Lord When all my sins were washed a way Ride in the chariot to see my Lord.
2. My feet were snatched from the mirry clay Ride in the chariot in the morning Lord I’ll serve my Lord till the judgement day Ride in the chariot to see my Lord. CH. 450 (Tune: Coena Domini), CH. 447 (Tune: Maryton), CH. 361 (Tune: Monkland), CH. 374 (Tune: Monkland), CH. 621 (Tune: Fides) CH. CS. 38 (Tune: Jesu Loves Me), 14. Ablution: Hymn - CH. 685 (Tune: Victory) (Collection Of Envelopes) 15. Post Communion Prayer (Pages. 33 -34) 16. Testimony Time: 17. Altar Calls - Sacrifice Cards Collection - General Thanksgiving and Tithing 18. Notices 19. Prophetic Prayer - 2 Timothy 1:7 20. Benediction 21. Withdrawal Hymn CH. 514 (Tune: O quanta, qualia)
THE YOUTH WILL WORSHIP WITH ADULT
10.00AM - CHILDREN SUNDAY SCHOOL SERVICE MASTER - IN - CHARGE: SIS. KEHINDE CONDE
COMMUNITY HYMN SINGING SPONSORED BY APRIL CELEBRANTS
Parish Cycle of Prayer Pray for: The Rt. Revd. Mark Lawrence Macdonald, National Indigenous Bishop (Ontario Canada) Hon. Justice (Sir.) G.S. Botei, Legal Officer, Diocese of Northern Izon. Lady Caroline Orukari, Women Worker, Diocese of Northern Izon. Mrs. Jane Ejueyitche-Oroye, Education Adviser. All the newly set up Committees: Family Harvest, Fund Raising & 160th Anniversary. The accelerated growth and development of our Church. Ladies Friendly Society - Harvest Hosting Society for 2013. The families and members of the Nigerian Armed & Police Forces on peace mission in Mali, Northern Nigeria, and wherever they may be serving. St. Peter’s Development Company Limited. Pupils and Teachers of St. Peter’s Primary School. The Christian brethren in the Middle East, Northern Nigeria and all the crisis spots of the world.
Family Prayer: Chief & Mrs. Femi Akinmade & Family Late Pa. Chief S.A. Durojaiye & Family Late Sis. Comfort Emilola Balogun & Family Sis O.O. Owolabi & Family
Birthday Intercession: Abir Jamiu A., Dosunmu Comfort, Magbagbeola Toluwalase, Daramola Olubunmi Olufemi.
Memorial Anniversary:
Individual Requests.
PRAYER AFTER RECEIVING THE HOLY COMMUNION
We thank THEE O Father who hast designed to feed us with the precious body and blood of His Son Our Saviour JESUS CHRIST. Grant that this Holy Communion may not bring fresh guilt upon us, but may give us salvation. Let it be upon us armour of faith and a shield of good resolution. Let it help us to fight against all our sins and wrong desires; and let it defend us against the assaults of the devil and the bad thoughts of our hearts and give us firm loyalty to Thee and a happy end, through JESUS CHRIST our LORD. Amen. SUNDAY, 28TH APRIL, 2013. Season: Easter 4 Colour: White
A. 7:30am - Holy Eucharist (Said, English) Theme: The Presence of God; The Place of Comfort Celebrant - Canon E.A. Adesanya Preacher - Dr. Kehinde Okusami O.T. - Rev. 21:1-4; 22:1-5(Canon G.O. Odefadehan) Epistle - 1 Cor. 4:14-5:5 (Ms. Yewande Dawodu) Gospel - John 16:5-22 (The Vicar)
Intercession - Miss. Seun Fasehun
Altar Call- April Birthdays/Other Anniversaries - General Thanksgiving and Tithing Withdrawal Collection: Synod Sunday
B. 10:00am - Orin Iyin ati Ope/Eko Bibeli (Yoruba) Esin Oro: Ni Iwaju Olorun; Ki Yio Si Ekun Mo... Oludari - Mrs. Modupe Fasina Eko Bibeli - Mrs. Folasade Balogun Bibeli Kika - Ifihan 21:1-4; 22:1-5 (Egbe Ireti)
Altar Call- April Birthdays/Other Anniversaries - Egbe Ireti - General Thanksgiving and Tithing Withdrawal Collection: Synod Sunday
C. 10.00am - Youth Ministry Service
D. 10.00am - Children/Sunday School Service Conductor - Sis. Toyin Isijola
E. 5.00pm. - Evensong (Yoruba) Setting: TKE Philips Oludari: Canon E.A. Adesanya Oniwasu: Canon G.O. Odefadehan Majemu Lailai: Iwe Owe 4:1-18 (Canon G.O. Odefadehan) Majemu Titun: II Cor. 4:13-5:15 (Canon E.A. Adesanya)
GUILD OF STEWARDS ROSTER FOR SUNDAY, 21-04-13. 1. Mr. Ezekiel Owonikoko (Group Leader) 2. Mr. Dotun Adebajo (Asst) 3. Mr. Temitope Sanya 4. Mrs. Abiodun Oke 5. Ms. Taiwo Moses 6. Ms. Kehinde Moses 7. Ms. Kikelomo Bashua 8. Mr. Bablola Komolafe 8. Mr. Tunbosun Osobu (General Supervisor) 6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mr. Segun Oyelade 7.00a.m. Holy Communion Celebrant: Canon G.O. Odefadehan Epistle: Col. 1:1-14 Gospel: Luke 6:1-11
Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd. David Bailey, Navajoland Area Mission VIII. VEn. David Inoru, Council Clerical Secretary, Diocese of Northern Izon. Mr. T.T. Tamuno, Council Lay Sec., Diocese of Northern Izon. The Ven. O.C. Ulogwara & Family. Birthday Intercession: Akinrodoye Olugbenga, Ajayi Bisoye, Oluwafemi Adeogun, Opeyemi Esther, Fasuyi Olayimide, Olajide Damilare.
12.00 noon Mid Day Prayer.
5.00 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Women’s Fellowship
Tuesday – 23rd April, 2013
6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mrs. Kehinde Conde 7.00am. Holy Communion Celebrant: Canon G.O. Odefadehan Epistle: Col. 1:15-23 Gospel: Luke 6:12-26
Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd. David Obiosa, Ndokwa (Bendel Nigeria). The Rt. Rev. James Aye Oruwori, Bishop of Ogbia. Mrs. Ayebaene F. Oruwori, President Women’s Ministry, Diocese of Ogbia. Pray for the Boys Brigade and the Motherless Babies. Birthday Intercession: Odukoya Oluremi, Akinsanya Dipo, Odukoya Adegbenga
10.00 a.m. Dignitaries’ Meeting
12.00 noon Mid Day Prayer.
6.00 p.m. Choir Practice
Wednesday – 24th April, 2013
6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mrs. M.A. Conde Celebrant: The Vicar Epistle: Col. 1:24-2.7 Gospel: Luke 6:27-38
The Rt. Revd. Alphonse Watho-kidi, Nebbi (Uganda). Barr. Sir Vincent Max Igba, Legal Council, Diocese of Ogbia. Mrs. Christiana A. Otazi, Women’s Worker, Diocese of Ogbia. Mrs. Bosede Ifeyemi & Family.
Birthday Intercession: Osinibi Tolulope, Fasina Olamiposi, Apena Eunice, Ajibade Adewale, Bankole Aje
12.00 p.m. Mid Day Prayer.
4.00 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Women’s, Fellowship Thursday – 25h April, 2013
6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mrs. Anetta Allison 7.00am. Holy Communion - St. Mark’s Day Celebrant: The Vicar Epistle: Eph. 4:7-16 Gospel: John 18:1-14
Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd. Scott Barker, Nebraska VI. Rev. Canon T.M. Obaze, Clerical Secretary, Diocese of Ogbia. Prince A.A. Itekesi, Lay Secretary. Diocese of Ogbia. The President Women’s & Girls Organisations, Diocese of Lagos Birthday Intercession: Leigh O.B., Isijola Lydia, Olaleye Eunice Ajoke.
10.00 a.m. Social Welfare Service Ministry Panel Meeting.
12.00 noon Mid Day Prayer
4.00 p.m. Clinic Session
4.00 p.m. Counselling Session
Friday- 26th April,2013 6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Litany - Canon E.A. Adesanya 7.00am. Holy Communion Celebrant: Canon E.A. Adesanya Epistle: Col. 3:1-11 Gospel: Luke 7:1-17
Cycle of Prayer The Rt. Revd. Victor Richard Ellena, Nelson (Aotharoa NZ & Plonesia) The Rt. Rev. Innocent U. Ordu, Bishop of Evo. Mrs. Chinyere Ordu, President MU/WG/GG Diocese of Evo. Mr. I.A. A. Olayinka. Birthday Intercession: Aribanusi Wale, Odewole Babajide, Odukoya Olukorede, Oshunkoya Grace 10.00 a.m. Staff Meeting
12.00 p.m. Hour of Thanks
10.00 p.m. Vigil Keeping (Theme: ‘Because He Lives’!) Bible Passage: I Cor. 15:12-20
Saturday- 27th April, 2013
7:45am. Holy Communion Celebrant: Canon E.A. Adesanya Epistle: Col. 3:12-17 Gospel: Luke 7:18-23
Cycle of Prayer The Rt. Revd. Dan. Edwards, Nevada VIII Barr. Nleru Sunny Amadi, Registrar, Diocese of Evo. Lady Lale Aminobiren, Secretary MU/WG, Diocese of Evo. The Rev & Mrs. A.O. Ladeinde (Rtd). Pray for students who are writing exams today.
Birthday Intercession: Banjo Mary Oluwatoyin.
4.00 p.m. Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade Meeting. WOMEN’S PERSPECTIVE PARISH PROGRAMMES.
DATE TIME PROGRAMME TOPIC SPEAKER APRIL 21 1.00PM GIRLS/LADIES GUILD TALK - VIGILANCE MRS.GBEMI ADULOJU APRIL 24 4.00PM WOMEN’S GUILD COMTEMPORARY MRS..NIKE ISSUE - WOMEN’S & ADESANYA GIRLS’ VISION 4 - TO MAKE OUR WOMEN COMMITED TO THE WORK OF THE LORD, THEIR HOME AND THE SOCIETY APRIL 28 1.00PM GIRLS/LADIES GUILD HEALTH TALK MRS.GBEMI GIRLS GUILD WEEK ADULOJU APRIL 28 1.00PM WOMEN OF GRACE BIBLE STUDY - WITHOUT MRS. B.O. HIM WHAT ELSE EX. 22:22-24 FASINA
SACRIFICE CARD Do you know that the money you give to God as “SACRIFICE CARD” goes a long way touching many lives and building physical structures that will help in the expansion of God’s Kingdom in the Diocese? Be part of this project and God will forever remember you for good.
Mothers’ Union Membership If you desire to be a member of the Mothers’ Union, please see the Vicar’s Wife for more information.
Upcoming Programme. * Students Prayer Fiesta Date: Sat. 20th April Time: 9.00am Venue: Faith Plaza, Bariga.
* Girls’ and Ladies’ Guild Week/Day Programme for the Week Theme: The Wisdom that makes a difference (1 Cor. 1:18-24) Date/Day Programme Level/Venue Mon., April 29 Praises and Parish Testimony Day Tue., April 30 Exposition on Parish the Theme Wed., May 1 Girls’ Guild Day Parish Thur., May 2Fasting & Prayer Parish Fri., May 3 Busy Hands - Parish Meat-Pie and Chinchin Sat., May 4 Visitation Archdeaconry Sun., May 5 Thanksgiving Parish
* Annual Women’s Conference Theme:“Be Ye Transformed” Romans. 12:2 Date: Thursday, 18th - Sunday, 21st July, 2013 Venue: Faith Plaza, C.M.S. Road, Bariga, Lagos. Host; Kirikiri Archdeaconry
NOTICES. 1. Girls/Ladies’ Guild meet after Mattins at about 1pm on Sundays. 2. Women’s Guild meet on Wednesdays at 5:30pm. 3. Mothers’ Union meet on every first Sunday of the Month after Mattins 4. Women’s Directory:- We are trying to collate a directory for the purpose of having detailed information about our women so that we can reach out to ourselves in prayers and support one another in times of challenges. Kindly obtain and fill a form to be returned to the Vicar’s Wife. SPIRITUAL VITAMIN FOR THE MONTH: “Jesus said they that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. But go ye and learn what that meant. I will have mercy, and not sacrifice; for I am not come to Call the righteous but sinners to repentance.” Matthew 9:12-13.
Men Women Boys Girls Total 7.30am 30 26 9 5 70 Communicant 31 22 - - 53 10.00am 82 152 72 54 350 Communicant Youth Ministry Sunday School 5 7 42 55 109 5.00pm COLLECTION FROM 8 TH – 14 TH APRIL, 2013. Praying Band for the Week 2,035 Holy Communion for the week 1,560 Hour of Thanks 1,420 7.30a.m. Holy Communion Service. Offertory 11,820 Offering 16,900 General Thanksgiving 18,460 Mission Seed Collection 3,740 Mrs. Toyin Banjo Thanksgiving 5,000 10.00a m Mattins Offering 29,230 Mission Seed Collection 5,700 Sunday School Offering 1,045 Mrs. O.O. Onanuga 60th Birthday Thanksgiving 22,610 Hall Hire 200,000 Church Maintenance 89,000 Oluwa Semilore 67,560 Tithes 209,460 Tithe By Envelope 1,000+1,000+1,110+1,000+35,000+5,000+500+4,350+100,000+200 +1,000+10,000+500+4,000+2,000+1,000+4,000+2,000+2,000+1,000 +1,500+300+1,500+2,000+500+14,000+13,000 5.00 p.m. Evensong Offertory 520 Designated Account Education Fund 7.30am 2,960 10.00am 4,150 St. Peter’s Church (Faji) – 160 th Anniversary Fund. Shepherds for Christ 250,000 Bro. Tunde Fasina 100,000 Bro. T.T. Osobu 50,000 Mrs. Modupe Fasina 50,000 450,000 Theme: The Presence of God Topic: The Place of Comfort –No more Heat. Text: Rev. 21:1-8 Aim: To stir a longing and hunger for Heaven, the place which God has prepared for us. Where we shall have all the comfort we need, with no more heat.
Introduction: Heat is experienced as a result of the concentration of the rays of the sun in a particular place. We hear news of many people dying in Europe and America because of heat wave. The effect of global warming is seen in drought and in some parts of Africa, a hot weather which has adverse effects on man, animal and plants such as heat stroke (Isa 49:10) or dehydration. Let us be encouraged that God has prepared a place for us that would be like Eden (Gen. 3:8), where there will be no more heat.
Study Guide: 1a. Have you ever experienced extreme heat? How did it affect you? b. What are the effects of extended exposure to extreme heat on man, animal or plant? c. What useful purpose does heat serve in human or plant’s life? 2a Are there experiences or circumstances that we pass through in life which can be likened to heat? Discuss with some practical examples. John 16:23; James 1:2,3;I Pet. 4:12, 13. b. Does the usefulness of heat teach us anything about these experiences? Consider 1Pet 1:6-7; Heb. 12:5-11; 2 Cor. 1:8-10. 3. Heat has some useful purposes here on earth as seen above. Why then do you think God promises a place where there will be no heat? Rev 7;13-16. 4. What do all these tell us about fire of Hell? Mark 9:43-44; Luke 16:22-26; Matt. 24:50-51.
Conclusion. Any person, who misses the eternal presence of God, will invariably not escape eternal burning fire of Hell with its incomparable heat. Therefore, do not allow the heat that tough situations of life produce lead you into the heat in Hell! You have been warned.
Food for Thought. Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, but trust Him for His grace. Behind a frowning providence, He hides a smiling face.
Memory Verse: Isa 49:10.
Akori Eko: Niwaju Olorun Koko Eko: Ibi itura ki yo si ooru mo Eko Kika: ifihan 7:13-16, Isa. 49:10, Gen 3:8. Eringba: Lati ru emi wa soke lati pebi fun orun, ibi ti Olorun ti pese sile fun wa, ti a o si ni itunu pipe ti a nilo laisi ooru mo.
Oro Isaju: Ooru je iriri ti o ma nsele nigbati oorun ba tan si ibi kan. A ti gbo orisirisi iroyin nipa bi owo, ina, ooru se pa awon eniyan ni ile Europe ati Amerika. Abayori ikilo yika aye ni oda ile; ati ni awon apakan ni ile Afrika pelu, oju ojo gbigbona ti mu orisirisi idamu bii afefe gbigbona ati oungbe ba awon eniyan, eranko ati koriko ile. (Isa 49:10). E je ki a mokan le pe Olorun ti pase ibi kan fun wa ti yio dabi Edeni (Gen 3:8), nibi ti ooru ki yio si mo.
Itosona Fun Eko: 1a. Nje o ti ni iriri ooru gbigbona ri? Bawo ni o se yo o lenu to? b. Kini o ma n je abayori re nigba ti ooru gbigbona ba ti po ju fun awon eniyan, eranko tabi koriko. c. Bawo ni ooru ti se le wulo fun igbe aye eniyan, eranko tabi koriko? 2a Nje a le toka si awon iriri ti a n la koja ti a le fi we ooru. Salaye ninu re. John 16:23; Jakobu 1:2,3;I Pet. 4:12,13. b. Nje iwulo ooru ni eko kan lati ko wa nipa awon iriri na? Ka IPet 1:6-7; Heb. 12:5-11; 2 Cor. 1:8- 10. 3. Ooru ni awon anfani kan ni ile aye gegebi a ti so tele. Kini o wa ti ro o si pe Olorun se ileri ibi kan ti ooru ki yio si? Rev 7;13-16. 4. Kini awon ohun ti eleyi ko wa nipa ina orun apadi? Mark 9:43-44; Luke 16:22-26; Matt. 24:50- 51.
Oro Ipari. Eni keni ti o ba ti so anfani ati maa gbe niwaju Olorun nu, ki yio bo lowo ina orun apadi ayeraye ti o ni ooru ti a ko le sapejuwe re. Nitorina, mase je ki ooru ti isoro aye yi mu de ba o dari re sinu ooru ti orun apadi. A ti kilo fun o.
Fun Ironu. Mase fi ogbon ailera re da Olorun lejo, sugbon gbekele fun ore ofe Re. Ninu ipese oju lile Re ni oju ifanimora Re wa.
Akosori: Isa. 49:10
PARISH AWARD 2013.
Nominations are invited for this year’s PARISH AWARDS, which is part of our 160th Anniversary celebrations. The criteria/procedure is set below: a. Purpose of Award (Objectives) i. To recognise and reward outstanding contributions to the growth and general well being of the Church. ii. To recognise and reward notable achievements which constitute land marks or milestones in the spiritual growth and development of the Church. iii. To recognise and reward individuals who are adjudged as worthy of emulation by their display of exemplary Christ-likeness. iv. To reward long fruitful years of service to the Church. b. Types of Award i. Merit ii. Long Service iii. Longevity c. Criteria for Merit Award i. Membership of the Church ii. A short write-up of the contribution/achievement of the members in the Church/Society at large. iii. Notable achievements will include: Sterling performance in Church/Archdeaconry/Diocesan appointments. d. Criteria for Long service Award i. Membership of the Church ii. Minimum of 10 year fruitful and meritorious service in the various organs and ministries of the Church. iii. The various groups that qualify include: a. Permanent staff of the Church b. The Parish Church Council c. The Choir d. Guild of Stewards e. All Ministries of the Church f. Altar Servers g. Licensed Readers and other Leaders who assist in worship h. Boys/Girls Brigade e. Criteria for Longevity Award - Birthdays of 80yrs, 90yrs,and 100yrs. - Achievement of 50 year an above in Christian Marriage. Couple must be alive. f. All Nominations should be sent to the Chairperson, General Purpose Committee or Parish Office in sealed envelopes and should contain the names and signatures of nominator as well as reason why the person should be honoured. g. All Nominations shall be subject to the approval of the Parish Council. h. Nominations for this year’s Award should be forwarded not later than Sunday, 14th April, 2013.
R E M I N D E R S.
MISSION SEED: Every member of the Diocese of Lagos is expected to pay at least N500 per month. This money is used for the purpose of evangelism. The money is used to help poor and needy parishes in the Diocese and Dioceses in the Church of Nigeria. Kindly remember to pay so that the kingdom of God will be enlarged through us.
REMEMBER TO GIVE YOUR TITHE: God only demands for a 10th of all He has given to you, but Satan wants to take all. Remember to give your tithe so that God can bless you the more and always rebuke devourers in your life. May the good Lord continue to manifest His glory in your life as you obey Him.
SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRY The books for use in the Sunday school have been given to the children to work upon at home, and for the parents to know how their children are performing in the Church. We implore parents to assist their children, sign the books where requested and help return them to the Church the following Sunday. This will help the teachers monitor their progress. May God bless our children.
INCREASING OUR OFFERINGS AND GIVINGS. May I humbly appeal to you good and pleasant people of our Church, to kindly think about increasing our Sunday offerings and giving in general. In order to enable us efficiently run the Church because of the present economic reality, May the good Lord continue to provide for you all and surpass your expectations in the mighty name of Jesus.
HALL MANAGEMENT. The Parish Council has transferred the management of Justice Omololu Memorial Hall to our Administrative Manager. Kindly see him between Monday - Friday for your enquiries and/or reservations. Kindly call: Mr Tokunbo Balogun on 08037172343
BULLETIN SPONSORSHIP. Our weekly bulletin is open to sponsorship. The cost is 10,000 per week. You can do this to mark any event in your life or just to support the Church. E-PAYMENT. Parishioners can now electronically pay their tithes, levies, donations etc, directly into any of the Church accounts as stated below: First Bank - 2000518837. GTBank - 0003302782.
WHAT CAN I DO FOR THE CHURCH? Always ask yourself what you can do to assist the Church by way of rendering quality service, bequeathing a property, payment of staff salaries, instituting an endowment or Trust Fund, etc, all in your memory and to the glory of God. May our Church never become a warehouse in Jesus name. Kindly see the Vicar if you are being prompted by the Holy spirit to do something for the Lord in this regard. God bless you!
YEAR 2013. Theme The theme for this year is “Rejoice With Me” LK. 15:9. As we celebrate our 160th founding anniversary and as we begin to experience breakthrough as a community and individuals, may we rejoice throughout the year. Once again I wish you all a joyous and prosperous new year.
Golden Verse: Colossians 3:17. “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.”
Scriptural Promise” I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations will come, and I will fill this temple with glory, says the LORD Almighty.” (Haggai 2:7).
Bible Study for the Year. * Anglicanism * Isaiah * Galatians * Luke
Prayer For The Year Almighty God, we thank you for all the blessings of life and the joy we have in knowing you, may nothing taint our joy. May we always have reasons to celebrate and rejoice through the merit of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Hymn For The Year. m:m:m:f:- d:m:-:- s:f:m:r:-m:r:-:- m:f:l:s:-fm:-r:f:- r:d:t:d:m:-r:d:-: Come and rejoice with me! For once my heart was poor, And I have found a treasury Of love, a boundless store.
Come and rejoice with me! I, once so sick at heart, Have met with One who knows my case, And knows the healing art.
Come and rejoice with me! For I was wearied sore, And I have found a mighty arm Which holds me evermore.
Come and rejoice with me! My feet so wide did roam, And One has brought me from afar, To find in Him my home.
Come and rejoice with me! For I have found a Friend, Who knows my heart’s most secret depths, Yet loves me without end.
I knew not of His love; And He had loved so long, With love so faithful and so deep, So tender and so strong.
And now I know it all, Have heard and known His voice, And hear it still from day to day, Can I enough rejoice?
GREETINGS We welcome all of you, especially our visitors, to this divine service. May the LORD Minister unto you and bless you abundantly in the mighty name of Jesus. Kindly see the Clergy for any information or service you may require.
1. Welcome! We welcome our revivalist - the Ven. Dare Otoki and his amiable wife, Mrs. Omotayo Otoki into our midst. He is the Vicar of All Souls’ Church, Lekki and the Director of the Directorate of Mission, Evangelism and Discipleship in the Diocese of Lagos. May God bless your ministration and season His word with grace in our hearts.
2. Community Hymn Singing. Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 5.00pm. April Celebrants to sponsor and coordinate. Kindly see Canon G.O Odefadehan for further details.
3. Monthly Vigil. Friday, April 26, 2013 at 10.00pm. The theme is, Because He Lives. Come and be richly blessed.
4. Gum Chewing. The Diocesan has directed all the parishes in the Diocese of Lagos to inform all the Parishioners, especially those who are in the habit of chewing gum during divine services, to henceforth stop such an act. We must all remember that we are before the King of kings and the Lord of lords who deserves to be honoured with our being and substance so that we can attract more blessings upon ourselves.
5. Security Parishioners are enjoined to take their personal security seriously by being more vigilant or conscious of the happenings around them because of the deteriorating security situation in our country. We will do our best to provide security in and around the Church, but kindly cooperate with the security arrangements that may be put in place by the Security Committee of the Church from time to time. Despite all this, God is still our best security, may He continue to protect us.
6. Family Prayer It has been brought to our notice that few families are not captured in the cycle of Family Prayer. Kindly see the new chairman of the Family Harvest Committee so that the new list being compiled can accurately reflect all our families.
7. Praise Band We shall soon set up a separate band different from the Choir to enhance our worship services, especially in contemporary gospel music. Kindly signify your intention to the Choirmaster if you are interested to join as an instrumentalist or vocalist.
8. 160th Anniversary A. Programme of Events . The programme of events for the 160th anniversary as approved by the Parish Council is as follows: 1. Launching of the Anniversary Logo - Easter Sunday, March 31, 2012 2. 3-Day Revival - Sunday, April 14 - Tuesday, April 16, 2013 3. Youth Variety Day Incorporating Sports - Wednesday, May 1, 2013. 4. Musical Concert (Praise and Songs Night) - Sunday, May 26, 2013. 5. Health Fair - Saturday, June 1, 2013. 6. Inter-Society Bible Quiz Competition - Sunday, June 9, Sunday, June 16, 2013. 7. Thanksgiving Service/Parish Awards - Sunday, June 2013.
B. Sponsorship. Individuals, Societies or groups should note that all these events are open to sponsorship. Kindly see Otunba Tunde Adelaja for further information.
C. Inter-Society Bible Quiz Societies are invited to participate in the Inter-Society Bible Quiz Competition. Names of societies’ representatives (two per society) are to be sent to Mrs. Sade Balogun or Parish Office by May 19th, 2013. There will be a Trophy for the winning society and prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Syllabus for the Quiz: Old Testament: 1 Book of Samuel New Testament: Gospel according to St. John, Epistle of James and Anglicanism.
We request your prayers & full participation in order to ensure the success of all the itemized programmes.
9. Social Welfare Service Ministry. A. The Panel of the above named Unit will henceforth be meeting on Thursdays apart from public holidays. Interested members can still join. Members and clients from outside will be attended to only on meeting days and not on Sundays.
B. Our Programmes 1. Monthly Aged Allowance To help the indigent elders, who are over 60 and those who may not be younger but shall be considered on compassionate ground, to be able to cope with the harsh economic realities.
2. Economic Empowerment To inspire and empower the less-privileged members of our society so that they can fend for themselves and in turn help others. 3. Bursary Allowance To give support to students who are indigent but brilliant.
4. Medical Assistance To work in conjunction with our Clinic to offer assistance to those who may need our help to pay their medical bills.
5. Reconciliation/Rehabilitation To provide counselling and help to estranged families within and outside the Church. To support clients who wish to go back home and those who need to be rehabilitated.
C. Our Needs 1. Donation of fairly used household items, especially clothing and shoes, for the poor and the needy.
2. Sponsorship for our clients. Names of our clients shall henceforth be advertised in our bulletin, but members’ names shall not be displayed as a mark of respect for them.
3. Institution of Trust Funds. Members are called upon to institute more trust funds in order to support our cause.
4. Special Donations; especially to commemorate landmark events such as birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and so on.
10. Church Needs. 2 2HP Split Unit Air conditioners.
Clergy Pension Scheme Contributors Mrs. Abisoye Kuju 10,000 Mr. Olatunji Davies 5,000 Dr. Christopher Kolade 254,000 Miss. Bose Akinwande 5,000 Mrs. S. O. Durojaiye 25,000 Mrs. Dolapo G. Banjo 10,000 Amb. J.D.O. Sokoya 10,000 Mrs. Abiodun Oke 5,000 Mrs. Tayo Ade-Ogunlana 5,000 Mrs. V.M. Dawodu 25,000 Dr. & Mrs. Niyi Balogun 20,000Mr. & Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. Olaitan Komolafe 100,000 Anonymous 100,000 Mr. Rotimi Banjo 10,000 Mama O.O Osinibi 5,000 Sis. Molara Fasida 10,000 Mr. & Mrs. R.O. Eso 20,000 Dr. & Mrs. J.O. Daramola 25,000 Mrs. Adeola Okutubo 5,000 Mama Ibitola Adegbulugbe 5,000 Mr. & Mrs. Yomi Amoye 30,000 Mrs. C.O. Amoye 10,000 Mama C.O. Oyebanjo 6,000 Mama Eunice Ladenegan 10,000 Mrs. V.A. Ojuri 5,000 Chief Ernest Olufemi Akinmade 10,000 Mama Chief V.I. Ladipo 10,000 Mr. & Mrs. T.T. Osobu 10,000 Bro. Jibayo Fasheun 5,000 Bro. Femi Savage 10,000 Sis. Bose Akinwande 5,000 Dr. (Mrs.) Folake Sanwoolu 20,000 Christian League Society 10,000 Mrs. O.A. Dekalu 10,000 Anonymous 5,000 Anonymous 200,000 Mrs. E.O. Ajanaku 5,000 Otunba & Mrs. Tunde Adelaja 200,000 Anonymous 100,000 Dr. & Mrs. B.A. Iwalokun 25,000 Mrs. Folashade Thomas-Fahm 50,000 Mrs. C.I. Bajulaiye 10,000 Mrs. Adedoyin Leigh 10,000 Mrs. A.O. Sotire 5,000 Mrs. Yetunde Komolafe 10,000 Mrs. Toyin Banjo 5,000 Engr. C.A. Odebunmi 10,000 Mrs. E.O. Odebunmi 10,000 Mrs. Sola Adeyeye 5,000 Mrs. M.A. Mate 5,000 Chief Oye Temetan 5,000 Mrs. W.O. Adeniji 2,500 Pa. I.O. Onasanya 5,000 Mrs. M.A. Martins 10,000 Otunba Funsho Ajayi 25,000 Sis. Yawande Dawodu 20,000 Bro. & Mrs. Ademola Akande 25,000 Mrs. S.O.Ajayi 5,000 Mrs. Modupeola Omololu 10,000 Mrs. I.K. Durodola 10,000 Mrs. T.O. Rabiu 5,000 Mr. & Mrs. Olatunde Fasina 250,000 Mama E.A. Odunusi 3,000 Mrs Jumoke Ojuri 5,000
YEAR 2013 ANNIVERSARIES SOCIETY DATE ALTAR SERVERS GUILD 3RD FEBRUARY GUILD OF STEWARDS 17TH FEBRUARY GOODWILL SOCIETY 7TH APRIL MOTHERS’ UNION 21ST APRIL EGBE IRETI 28TH APRIL YOUTH CHRISTIAN BAND 5TH MAY LADIES/GIRLS’ GUILD 5TH MAY CHRIST MORNING STARS 5TH MAY PRAYER WARRIORS/EVANGELICAL 19TH MAY YOUNG MEN CHRISTIAN ASSO 26TH MAY LADIES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 2ND JUNE EGBE IFELOJU 9TH JUNE ST. PETER’S BROTHERHOOD 16TH JUNE CHRISTIAN LEAGUE 23RD JUNE OLUWA YIO PESE 7TH JULY CHRIST LITTLE BAND 7TH JULY EGBE IYE & AKINMORIN (HARVEST) 14TH JULY ELDERS FELLOWSHIP 28TH JULY PRAYING BAND 28TH JULY CHILDREN / YOUTH HARVEST 4TH AUGUST ANGLICAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP 18TH AUGUST CHRISTIAN COMPANIONS 25TH AUGUST GOOD HOPE SOCIETY 1ST SEPT. SCRIPTURE UNION 8TH SEPT. BUSY BEES 22ND SEPT. BOYS & GIRLS BRIGADE 29TH SEPT. LADIES FRIENDLY SOCIETY 13TH OCTOBER EGBE IRUGBIN 20TH OCTOBER SHEPHERDS FOR CHRIST 20TH OCTOBER MEDICAL SOCIETY 20TH OCTOBER WOMEN’S GUILD 20TH OCTOBER CHOIR FESTIVAL 27TH OCTOBER LADY HELPER’S UNION 3RD NOVEMBER LADY WORKER’S UNION 10TH NOVEMBER CHRISTIAN TORCH BEARER 17TH NOVEMBER MEN’S FRIENDLY SOCIETY 24TH NOVEMBER CHRIST AUX. LADIES SOCIETY 1ST DECEMBER IRAWO SASA/SUN.SCHOOL 8TH DECEMBER PROGRESSIVE ARMY OF CHRIST 15TH DECEMBER SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICE MINISTRY 15TH DECEMBER
LIST OF HOME COMMUNICANTS
Lagos Island. The Vicar 1. Mrs Dorcas E. Oluyemi-77, Mosalasi St. Obalende. 2. Mrs. Olufemi Wilson –14 Odunfa Street Lagos. 3. Mr. Tomnoinaemi Khama - 15 Ekololu Street, Surulere. 4. Mr. Akeredolu Adebayo Ezekiel - 14, Macauley Str. 5. Mr. Gabriel Bankale Okikiola - 10 Osho St. Lagos.
Lagos Mainland 1 Canon. G.O. Odefadehan 1. Mrs. Olayinka Adeniyi, 39 Anjorin Str, Surulere by Lawanson 2. Pa. E.O. Ladenegan-8, Omotayo Oresanya Street, Ojokoro Village Ikorodu. 3. Pa. S.A. Afolahan, 6, Adetola Street, Aguda. 4. Mama Olaitan Joseph - 17, Adekunle Kuye St. Aguda. 5. Chief. V.O. Odofin Bello - 37, Femi Ayantuga Crescent off Animashaun Census, Surulere. 6. Pa. Gabriel Akinyede 37 / 39 Fasoro Street. Surulere 7. Mama M.A. Akindayomi 1, Odusina Close, Via Vono Shop, Mushin. 8. Mrs. M.A. Ige, 3 Kuti Street, Igbobi, Lagos.
Lagos Mainland 2 Canon. E.A. Adesanya 1. Mr..Adewunmi Odukomaiya - 40 Oyedele Oguniyi St. Anthony Village, Anthony. 2. Mrs. Juliana Ogunba – 13 Ajose St. Mende Maryland 3. Mr. T.A. Abati - 38, Deinde Calisto St, Oshodi by Bolade 4. Mrs. Olarogba - 8, Senobu Street, Sari Iganmu. 5. Mrs. Erunse - 8, Awolowo Road, Amukoko. 6. Engr. S.O. Johnson - Close 35 House 7, Satellite Town. 7. Mama Elizabeth Adejoke Ayoola, 18, Akerele St. Awodiora, Apapa. 8. Mama E.O. Adebamowo - 9/11 Okanlawon Street, Ogba by Adedosu Street, Off Akilo Street. 9. Mama Deborah I. Agboola - Block 57, Flat 4, Ijaiye Low Cost Housing Estate, Pen Cinema.
“And now, Israel, ‘what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all His ways, and to love Him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul” Deut. 10:12.
Some may not understand how joyful it can be to serve the LORD. We are not talking about mere happiness or laughter that may be derived or induced as a result of earthly achievements or acquisition of material wealth and stuff. I am talking about a way of life. When you have joy in your heart from being a faithful servant of God, it will give you stability in your life that produces peace and hope.
David certainly understood how joyful it was to serve God. He took great delight in serving God and especially in worshipping Him. We can see this by his life and by the many praise songs he composed in the psalms, especially our appointed psalm for this morning service – Psalm 122:1, “I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the LORD.” These verses aptly express David’s joy in serving God. As Christians, we should be full of joy when we think about all that God has done for us in the past, what He is doing for us today, and what He will do for us in the future. Can you imagine how life would be if God was not in our lives, sent His only beloved Son to die for our sins and offered us salvation? It would be a pretty pitiable life as expressed by Paul in I Corinthians 15:9, “If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.”
As we read in Psalm 122:1, David loved it when it was time to worship God. We should have the same joy today. What can be more exciting or more valuable than coming to the house of the Lord and worshipping our creator? The basic aim of our coming together is to form the body of Christ and to worship God. Unfortunately, some Christians go to Church for the social aspect of it. There is absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying the pleasure of being with our family members and friends at Church, nonetheless, it should not be our main reason for going to Church.
As we gather to worship our creator today, let us remember the admonition in the letter to the Hebrews 13:15-16 that say, “Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. But do not forget to do good and share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. When we sing praises to God and do good to others and share what we have with others, it is considered a sacrifice that God is favourably disposed to. Jesus is our best example of servitude. He said, ‘The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve’ Mt. 20:28. Once we choose to become Christians, we become the Lord’s servants. If knowing what Christianity is all about and how God has made it possible for us to have salvation does not bring joy to your heart and cause you to want to serve God, then nothing will.
Billy Sunday said, “When Christians get to the point in their life where it is no longer joyful to serve God, then, something is wrong.
May our joy in the Lord never diminish and may we joyfully run our race to the end. Amen!