Theme: PHYSICAL MANIFESTATION OF THE KINGDOM (vi) Sacrificial Giving (Part 1) Stewards on Duty: Group A Cantor: Revd. Olawole Faloye 1. Opening Hymn - A&MRW 608 (Harewood) 2. Call to Worship 3. 1st Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 15: 1-11 4. Hymn: A&MRW 604 (Servant Song) 5. 2nd Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 8: 1-15
6. Creed to Collect Collect for the Day 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. 7. Hymn Before Sermon: A&MRW 657 (1st Tune A&MRW 763 - Gerontius) 8. Sermon: Canon Residentiary 9. Intercession 10. Hymn for Offering: A&MNS 482 (Regent Square) 1. Life is great! So sing about it, As we can and as we should- Shop and buses, towns and people, Village, farmland, field and wood, Life is great and life is given; Life is lovely, free and good.
2. Life is great! What ever happens, Snow or sunshine, joy or pain, Hardship, grief or disillusion, Suffering that I can’t explain Life is great if someone loves me, Holds my hand and calls my name.
3 Love is great! The love of lovers, Whispered words and longing eyes; Love that gazes at the cradle Where a child of loving lies; Love that lasts when youth has faded, Bends with age, but never dies.
4. Love is giving and receiving Boy and girl, or friend with friend; Love is bearing and forgiving All the hurts that hate can send; Love’s the greatest way of living, Hoping, trusting to the end.
5. God is great! in Christ He loved us, As we should, but never can- Love that suffered, hoped and trusted When disciples turned and ran, Love that broke through death forever. Praise that loving, living Man!
11. Thanksgiving at the Altar (if any) - Family Harvest 12. Notices 13. Spiritual Tonic: Luke 6: 38 14. Benediction 15. Closing Hymn: A&MRW 648 (Neander)
Bible in a year Job 15-17 ; Psalms 83,84
Points for Prayer: Minister of Health 17th Wedding Anniversary of Ven. and Mrs. Lawrence Ajayi. Mrs. Bolanle Popoola The Bishops of the Dioceses of Oyo (Ibadan, Nigeria) The Rt. Revd. Williams Oluwarotimi Aladekugbe; Pankshin (Jos, Nigeria) The Rt. Revd. Olumuyiwa Ajayi.
Birthday Intercession: Dr. Patricia Tolulope Williams, Lieut. (Mr.) Paul P. Nimmyel, Mr.Oluwaseun Majekodunmi, Mr. Kingsley Sopuruchukwu Umeobi, Mr. Fiyinfoluwa Samuel Mehinsan, Master Ikenna Anaba, Mr. Feyisayo Agagu, Mr. Chijioke Arinzechukwu Onyeagba.
Wedding Anniversary Intercession: Dr. Chief & Chief Mrs. S. O. Ajomo, 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Family Intercession: Families of Mr. Jide Ladeinde, Omolara S. Abidogun, Mr. Olusola Adigun, Femi Ajana, Late Mrs. J.M. Aluko,CPA, Prince Adeyimika Ademiluyi, Late HRH Oba Ademola, Mr.Steve Amihere, Mr. Olatunji Dada Balogun, Brodie-Mends, Chief Gordon Edegware,CPA, Chief (Dr) Oluyomi Finnih,CPA, Princess Adenike Adeniran, Mr. Olumide Duggan, Revd. Canon Lawrence Chuku Nwaka.
Prayer for Businesses and Organisations Adfet International Consultant, Crest Diners Ltd, Crest Secutiry Outfit, Delicacies Zone Ltd, Prime Chamber, NEM Insurance, Kofo Coker & Co, Hampton Property Ltd, Rotimi Coker & Co, Shoreline Natural Resources, Costain Nig. Ltd., Omni Clinic,Career Anchor Consultancing Ltd.; Elikot Nigeria Ltd, Tanurette Nigeria Ltd,
Meeting ID: 84195680440 Password: 062241
Bible in a year: Job 18,19; Luke 19
6.45 a.m. Holy Communion (No Service) Celebrant: Ven. Adekunle Ajado Epistle: Romans 16: 1-16 Gospel:Matt. 27:24-31 Points for Prayer Minister of Women’s Affair Mrs. Oluwafunmilayo Adebusola Onipede. The Bishop of the Diocese of Pacong (Bahr El Ghazal, Sudan) The Rt. Revd. Joseph Maker Atot. Birthday Intercession: Mr. Bamidele Ojo-Osagie, Mrs. Fine Josephine Ihejirika, Mr. Alaba Alakija, Master Ikechi Ofoegbu, Miss Adebukola Adeseye, Miss Nwamaka Chinwe Obikwelu, Mr. Adebowale Ademola-Thomas,Mr. Solape Olamilekan Aina, Mr. Eugene Uche Iheeke, Miss Grace Chicheta, Mr. Stowell O. Israel- Cookey, Miss Olamipo Abudu, Mr. Oladayo Adewunmi, Miss Amara Alintah, Mr. Christopher Igbozwike, Mr. Afolabi Olufemi Kuti, Mrs. Oluwatoyosi Oluwatosin Kuti, Mrs. Peace Pepple, Mr. David Chuks Essien, Miss Patricia Tolu-Ajayi.
Wedding Anniversary Intercession: Mr & Mrs. Tolulope Adeyemi, 1st Wedding Anniversary.
Memorial Intercession: (i) Mrs. Lucinda Ebun Ososami (nee Jones) 1 year’s mind (ii) Madam Esther Ibidunni Doherty, 13 years’ mind. (iii) Mrs. Sarah Eno Ogbomo, 28 years’ mind (iv) Mr. J. B. Daramola, 43 years’ mind (v) Mr. Samuel Jagun Modupe-Davies, 62 years’ mind.
4.00 p.m. Bible Class - No Meeting.
Tuesday - 28/07/2020 Colour: GREEN Day 210 Bible in a year: Job 20,21; Luke 20
6.45a.m. Holy Communion (No Service) Celebrant: Revd. Henry Mooh Epistle: Romans 16: 17-27 Gospel: Matt. 27:32-44 Points for Prayer Minister of Niger Delta. Mr. Dayo Sonaike, Diocesan Board Member, Diocese of Lagos The Bishops of the Dioceses of Peru (South America) 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; Suffragan Bishop of Peru (South America) The Rt Revd. Michael Alexander Chapman.
Birthday Intercession for: Dr. Osborne Olumide Phillips,CPA, Mr. Olatunji Omoniyi Oni, Mr. Chukuka Sylvia Osaji-Ugo, Mr. Oluyinka Aboaba, Master Ansell Edegware-Eweme, Miss Funmilayo Aramide Olonade, Mrs. Anne Ibidunni Martins, Mrs. Oluwakemi Victoria Iyamah, Miss Nkechi Iyamah, Miss Mercy Abattam,Miss Oluwaseun Hannah Abiodun, Miss Victoria Olayinka Babaniji, Capt. Olusegun Otenigbagbe, Mrs. Juliet Chinelo S. Peters.
Wedding Anniversary Intercession: Mr & Mrs. Bisi Lawrence
Memorial Intercession: Mrs. Elfrida Mabel Modupe Cole, MBE,MON, 40 years’ mind.
8.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. NO CLINIC
Wednesday - 29/07/2020 Colour: GREEN Day 211 Bible in a year Job 22,23 Psalm 85
6.45 a.m. Holy Communion (No Service) Celebrant: The Provost Epistle: Acts 1: 1-14 Gospel: Matthew 27: 45-54 Points for Prayer Minister of Information Mrs. Adesola Olufunke Oloniniran. The Bishops of the Dioceses of Phulbani (North India) The Rt. Revd. Bijay Nayak; Patna (north India) The Rt. Revd. Philip Marandih.
Birthday Intercession: Mrs. Imohu Theresa Okoli, Olori Olubukunola Adedoyin Adewunmi, Mr. Eniola Runsawe Amusu, Miss Oluyemisi Sowemimo, Master Oreoluwa Adebayo, Dr. (Mrs) Abiola Jemilia Reffell-Obada, Mr. Mobolaji Balogun, Mrs. Anita Iretiola Weaver(nee Modupe-Davies), Miss Morounkeji Abisogun, Mr. Oyomevotu Motunrayo Obada, Mr. Anthony A. Agienoje, Mr. Adegboyega Olusegun Osota, Mrs. Oluyemisi Bakare, Dr. Chinedu Idike, Prof. (Mrs) Bruce Izeokhai Ovbiagele, Mr. Akintokunbo Oladipupo Williams.
Wedding Anniversary Intercession: (i) Ven. and Mrs. Kingsley Agu, 20th Wedding Anniversary. (ii) Mr. Frederick Azubike & Mrs. Karem Denise Mbanefo, 31st Wedding Anniversary.
Memorial Intercession for: (i) Mr. David Abiodun Ejemai, 1 year’s mind. (II) Madam Cecilia Abumere, 16 years’ mind.
3.00 p.m. Mid-Week Fellowship and Love Feast (No Fellowship)
6.00 p.m. Online Prayer Meeting via Zoom Meeting ID: 88396495127 Password: CCCPRAYER
Thursday - 30/07/2020 Colour: GREEN Day 212
Bible in a year: Job 24-26; Luke 21
6.45 a.m. Holy Communion (No Service) Celebrant: Revd. Dr. Oluwaseun Adeyemi Epistle: Acts 1: 15-26 Gospel: Matt. 27:55-66 Points for Prayer Minister of Environment 4th Wedding Anniversary of Revd. and Mrs. Stanley Nwagboso. The Bishops of the Dioceses of Pennsylvania (Province III, The Episcopal Church, USA) The Rt. Revd. Clifton Daniel; Pittsburgh (Province III, The Episcopal Church, USA) The Rt. Revd. Dorsey W.M. McConneil.
Birthday Intercession: Miss Olorunjuyinlo Adepero Benson, Master Ajibola Osunkoya, Mrs. Alero Jadesimi, Miss Ogochukwu Sophia Anyanwu, Mr. Babatunde Akintola, Master Enoch Fatoye, Mrs. Datare Ojo, Mr. Eric Teniola, Mrs. Yetunde Olowu Mabinuori.
Wedding Anniversary Intercession: (i) Mr. & Mrs. Opeoluwa Sebanjo, 4th Wedding Anniversary. (ii) Mr & Mrs. David Jitubon, 4th Wedding Wedding Anniversary.
Memorial Intercession: (i) Mr. Ademuyiwa Adewole Adebogun, 11 years’ mind. (ii) Prof. Ajibayo Akinkugbe, 12 years’ mind.
8.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. NO CLINIC
Bible in a year Job 27,28; Luke 22
6.45 a.m. Holy Communion: (No Service) Celebrant: Revd. Canon Emmanuel Fadipe Epistle: Acts 2: 1-21 Gospel: Matthew 28: 1-10 Points for Prayer Minister of Water Resources. Mrs. Kehinde Sholabomi-Toye, Diocesan Board Member, Diocese of Lagos. The Most Revd. Dr. Winston Halapua, Bishop of Polynesis and Primate and Archbishop of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia; Polynesia (Vanus Levu and Taveuni-Aotearoa Newzealand and Polynesia) The Rt. Revd. Apimeleki Nadoki Qiliho; Polynesia -Viti Levu West (Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia) The Rt. Revd. Apimeleki Qiliho.
Birthday Intercession: Mr. Stephen Edegware, Miss Morenikeji Adesoye, Mrs. Flora Yetunde Adeluwoye, Prince Adebayo Ademiluyi, Mr. Ojekhoa Ovbiagele, Miss Bukola Oshinowo, Miss Oreoluwa Awodein, Mr. Oladipupo Fatoki, Miss Morenike Ilori, Miss MotirolaOluwa Omojadesola Layeni, Miss Emmanuella Adaeze Peter.
Wedding Intercession: Mr. & Mrs. Hugh OluwoleShogbola, 58th Wedding Anniversary.
Memorial Intercession: (i) Mrs. Olapeju Olufunmilayo Art-Alade, 14 years’ mind. (ii) Chief Ayo Rosiji,CPA, 20 years’ mind.
6.00 p.m. Online Bible Study via Zoom Meeting ID: 823 8392 5004 Password: CCCSTUDY
Bible in a year Job 29,30, Luke 23
7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (No Service) Celebrant: Revd. Olawole Faloye Epistle: Acts 2: 22-36 Gospel: Matt. 28:11-20 Points for Prayer: Minister of Youth and Sports The Bishop of the Diocese of Port Elizabeth (Southern Africa) The Rt. Revd. Nceba Nopece.
Birthday Intercession: Mr. Olukayode Otukoya, Omoba Adeboye Ademola, Chief Olubode Debayo-Doherty, Mr. Charles Jideofor Nwakaeze, Miss Folake Williams, Mrs. Olatokunbo Ayodele, Mrs. Comfort Mgbechinyere Ndubuka, Mr. Olumide Oladipo Owolabi, Mrs. Olubusola Folasade Ajayi, Miss Abimbola Pedro, Mrs. Adefolake Tolulope Ojemuyiwa, Mr. Tobi Ashafa, Mr. Echidinma Ezeogu, Mr. Moyosore Olagoke, Mr. Joseph Ajiboye Oni, Mr. Adesegun Shode, Mr. Samuel Umeobi,Master Ebubechukwu Ezeogu, Mrs. Ebunayo Oloruntele Fetuga, Mrs. Abimbola Ebokhume Adubifa. (nee Williams), Mrs. Haniel Senayon Adeyemi.
Wedding Anniversary: (i) Mr. & Mrs. Adegboyega Omoniyi, 5th Wedding Anniversary. (ii) Mr & Mrs. Olukoyejo Alaba, 5th Wedding Anniversary.
Memorial Intercession: (i) Mrs. Rosella Abiodun Akinyemi, 6 years’ mind. (ii) Mr. Archibald Olatunde Young, 8 years’ mind. (iii) Engr. Jacob Omo Ihonde, 24 years’ mind.
3.00 p.m. Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade (NO MEETING)
BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE
THEME: IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST SUB-THEME: Divine nature of Christ (2) TOPIC: His Nativity TEXTS: Isaiah 7:14; Luke 2:1-18; Matthew 2:9-12 AIMS: i. to identify the difference between the birth of Christ and human birth and ii. to expose the significance of Christ’s birth to the whole world.
INTRODUCTION: Beginning from the prophecy of Isaiah, the birth of a child by a virgin had been a mystery to generations. Not only was the child be born of a virgin, but he would be Immanuel, (God dwelling among His people). The visit of Angel Gabriel and the various happenings at His birth exposed a clear difference between the customary manner of human birth and that of ‘God with man’. Today’s studies will x-ray some of these differences and the importance of Christ’s birth to the whole world.
STUDY GUIDE/QUESTIONS: 1. Based on today’s texts, describe some of the uncommon things that differentiate Jesus’ birth from human birth.
2. How can you differentiate the annunciation of Jesus Christ to Virgin Mary with that of human conception? Gen 4:1; 1Sam 1:19; Luke 1:30-34
3. How does the angel’s visit to the shepherds (Luke 2:8-11) confirm the birth of the Messiah? Isa 9:6; Luke 1:41-44;John 12:34
4. The birth of Christ heralded joy and peace to the earth (Luke 2:8-14). Justify this with evidence from following Bible passages. Luke 4:18-19; John 14:27; Rom 5:1; Eph 2:14.
5. From your personal understanding, how can you explain the phrase “life without Christ is in crisis”
CONCLUSION: God fulfils all his promises to the world, the highest and greatest of which is Jesus Christ, born of a virgin for our redemption. Those who receive him have eternal peace and whoever rejects Him will end up with in eternal condemnation.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: With Christ is peace, without Christ is crisis.
MEMORY VERSE: Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace”.
SPIRITUAL TONIC FOR THE WEEK Luke 6: 38
“Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be poured into your lap. For the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
Thank You my Father and my God for Your so many blessings in my life. Today I pray: Forgive my failing in giving. Change my attitude towards giving and sharing with others. Give me a grateful, generous, and giving heart. Help me to trust You entirely in these precarious times and make a blessing to the needy around me. As I give generously, let a good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over be poured into my lap. Thank You Father, in Jesus name I pray. (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].
Sunday, 26th July, 2020
The following families will be called to the altar today.
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 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, 2nd August, 2020
The following families will be called to the altar. Dan ‘Saaki (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
Mr & Mrs. Olatunji Moore,CPA Dr. Oyeyemi Adegbite and Family Akenuwa Family Layeni Family
May the good LORD continue to enlarge the coast of our families.
Sunday, 16th August, 2020
The following families will be called to the altar.
› Babasola Adebajo Family › Family of late Omoba F.A. Adewunmi › Family of Late Mr. S.O. Wey › Fijabi Afilaka Mr › 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
May the good LORD continue to enlarge the coast of our families.
Sunday, 23rd August, 2020
The following families will be called to the altar.
› Erelu Ojuolape Ojora,MON › Mr & Dr. (Mrs) Babasola Adebajo › Dr. A.E. Amabibi › M. A.O. Kehinde › Chief Olu Falomo,CPA › Mrs. C.O. Ibirogba › The Ibru › Mrs. Ayo Shodipo-Olabode › Mrs. Modupe Sowemimo-Coker › Amb. O.O. Fafowora,CPA › Mrs.E.O. Oyedele › Late Pa Alfred Abraham Adewoyin Gooding › Family of late Pa John Alabi Oyebode › Late Mrs.Georgietta Kofoworola Oyebode › Late Mrs. Catherine Aderemi Gooding-King › Yeyeoba Edith Adenike Ola-Vincent › Late Mr. Victor Ekundayo Babatunde Gooding › Mrs. Funmilayo Pereira › Revd. Olukayode Oyebode › Otunba S.A. Oladunni › The Ajilo › Mr. Temitope Adegboyega Alao › Sir Dr. & Mrs. Dame Agbaike › The Otubanjo › The Owolabi › Arc Remi & Mrs, Bisi Akodu › Mr & Mrs. Emmanuel Iyamah › Engr. George Adegboyega Martins › Mrs. Onigbanjo › Dr. Oyebode & Mrs. Yemisi Oyewole
May the good LORD continue to enlarge the coast of our families.
TITHE:
Remember to pay your Tithe* (into Cathedral Zenith Bank Account Number)
(The tithe is a tenth of all our increase) ‘You shall tithe all the yield of your seed that comes from the field, year by year’ Deut. 14:22.
PAYMENT INTO CHURCH’S ACCOUNTS
“Honour the LORD with your possession... so your barns will be filled with plenty”. Proverbs 3: 9&10.
Your kind and generous donations to the Cathedral will be highly appreciated. Below are the Church’s Bank Accounts. ------No PURPOSE BANK ACCT NO ------1. Social Welfare Service Unit Polaris Bank 1770128010
2. Cathedral Clinic First Bank 2000514561
3. Church Donations GT Bank 0124088211
4. Sustentation First Bank 2000519164
5. Family Harvest/Harvest Donations FCMB 0130543010
Union Bank 0071028724
You can also visit the Cathedral website www.thecathedrallagos.org to make your donations. GOD WILL COUNTENANCE YOUR SACRIFICE
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE A husband and wife enter a dentist’s surgery. The husband says, ‘I want a tooth pulled. I don’t want gas or Novocaine because I’m in a terrible rush. Just pull the tooth as quickly as possible.’ ‘You’re a brave man,’ says the dentist. ‘Now, which tooth is it?’ The husband turns to his wife and says, ‘Show him your tooth, dear.’
NOTICES PROGRAMMES ON HOLD 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 2016 July 24 Rt. Revd. Akinpelu Johnson was consecrated Bishop of Lagos Mainland Diocese, and enthroned on 24th August at the Cathedral of St Jude, Ebute Meta.
July 31 Send-forth for Rt. Revd. Akinpelu Johnson
2018 July 29 70th Birthday and Retirement Service for Most Revd. Dr. E. Adebola Ademowo, Ph.D, OON, FNAL, the Diocesan Bishop of Lagos and Dean Emeritus Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion was held at the Cathedral.
July 30 Enthronement of Right Revd. Dr. Humphrey Bamisebi Olumakaiye,Ph.D as the 8th Bishop of Lagos.
NEEDS OF THE CATHEDRAL
Freewill donations both in cash and in kind to cushion the effects of COVID-19 Pandemic lockdown on Cathedral
finances.
SUNDAY 02/08/2020
EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Stewards on Duty: Group B Colour: GREEN
Theme: PHYSICAL MANIFESTATION OF THE KINGDOM (vi) Sacrificial Giving (Part 2) Cantor:
1. Opening Hymn - A&MRW 1 (Tune: A&MRW 46 - Winchester New) 2. Call to Worship 3. 1st Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 24:18-25 4. Hymn: A&MRW 640 (Tune: Warrington) 5. 2nd Bible Reading: Mark 12: 35-44
6. Creed to Collect Collect for the Day Almighty God, Your word is a lamp to our feet and a light upon our path : grant that by patient study of the Scriptures we may follow more closely the way that You set before us; through Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit one God now and for ever. Amen.
Almighty God, You see that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves; keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
7. Hymn Before Sermon: A&MRW 820 (Tune: Contemplation) 8. Sermon: 9. Intercession 10. Hymn for Offering: A&MRW 787 (Tune: Nottingham) 11. Thanksgiving at the Altar (if any) - Family Harvest - End of Month Thanksgiving - July Birthday Thanksgiving - Women’s Guild Auxiliary 12. Notices 13. SpiritualTonic: 14. Benediction 15. Closing Hymn: A&MRW 714 (Tune A&MRW 595 - Slane)
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
IF COVID-19 HAS CHANGED EVERYTHING AROUND US IT HAS NOT CHANGED OUR GOD.
1. Appreciation: I publicly acknowledge the thoughtfulness and generosity of the following societies and thank them for their donations to the Cathedral to cushion the effects of Covid-19 pandemic lockdown. (i) Cathedral Circle - N1,500,000 (ii) Fountain of Hope Society (FOH24NG) - N500,000 (iii) Young Women Christian Association - N500,000 May God accept your offering and bless you more.
2. Clergy Postings: (a) The Ven. Adekunle Ajado has been posted to Church of the Pentecost, Abraham Adesanya Estate, Ajah as Vicar with the effect from Saturday, 15th August, 2020.
(b) Also The Revd. Joseph Lufadeju from St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Igboye Epe will be joining the Cathedral Team as Cathedral Clergy with effect from Saturday, 15th August, 2020.
3. Memorial 2020 The Memorial is the Diocesan 21 - day fasting and praying programme holding from 1st to 21st August. There will be prayer meeting every day at 4.00 p.m. on all Diocesan online platforms. You are encouraged to join and participate fully.
4. Diocesan Festival of Hymns: holds virtually today at 3.00 p.m. Let us connect via the Diocesan youtube channel, facebook account and Lagoon Radio.
5. HARVEST 2020 (a) Harvest “Dressa” 2020: The Harvest Sub-Committee calls on high networth parishioners and friends of the Cathedral to be our Harvest Partners for 2020 as Harvest “DRESSA”. The different categories are as follows:
D - Diamond Partners - N5million and above R - Ruby Partners - N2.5million minimum E - Emerald Partners - N1.5million minimum S - Sapphire Partners - N1 million minimum S - Spinel Partners - N500,000 minimum A - Amethyst Partners - N250,000 minimum
“Because you are precious in my sight, you are honoured” (Isaiah 43:4)
“Let’s not get tired... We will reap a harvest of blessing...” Gal. 6:9.
Feel free to make your contribution either by cheque/Bank draft in favour of Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina or direct transfer into our FCMB account number - 0130543010 or Union Bank - 0071028724. (b) Harvest Piggy Bank: This is an innovation to our Harvest Celebration aimed at helping parishioner to show appreciation to God, and to fulfil their harvest obligation. The categories and minimum subscription are as shown below:
S/N Category Age Bracket Minimum Subscription
1. Children 12 yrs and below N1,000 per head 2. Teens 13 - 17 years N3,000 “ “ 3. Young Adult 18 - 40 years N10,000 “ “ 4. Adults 41 - 69 years N25,000 “ “ 5. Elderly 70 and above N5,000 “ “
Pay in your subscription into the Cathedral’s FCMB Account 0130543010 or Union Bank Account 0071028724.
Save daily....Grow Your Harvest. (Matthew 6:19 & 20)
6. Family Harvest 2020 This has started and will end on Sunday, 25th October, 2020. Families are enjoined to forward their preferred dates to the Provost on 08103006551 or Mrs. Esther Adewuyi on 08032985511 or adhere to the assigned dates.
7. Weekly Fellowship on Zoom: (i) Prayer Meeting holds on Wednesdays at 6.00 p.m. on Zoom. Connect with us. Use Meeting ID - 88396495127 and Password:CCCPRAYER. “Pray continually.” I Thessalonians 5:17.
(ii) Bible Study also holds on Fridays at 6.00 p.m. on the same platform. Join us to learn at Jesus’ feet. Use Meeting ID: 823 8392 5004 and password: CCCSTUDY to connect. “The entrance of His word gives light and understanding to the simple’. Ps. 119:130.
8. Home Communion to the Elderly: Home Communion is available to the Elderly on request. Kindly send your request to the Provost on 08103006551 (sms or WhatApp).
9. The Cathedral Mobile App: The Cathedral Mobile App. is now live on Apple IOS. Download and sign up to use the app.
10. Home Call: We announce the home call of Mrs. Josephine Iyabode Odunsi at the age of 80 years. She died on Sunday, 19th July, 2020. She was a member of the Cathedral Ladies League. Funeral arrangements will be announced later
May her soul rest in perfect peace.
11. 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.
(b) Fellowship Hour Booking: August, 2020 Sunday,23/8/2020 - Mr and Mrs. M.A.O. Kehinde for their 40th Wedding Anniversary on 23rd August, 2020
WELFARE SUB-COMMITTEE Parishioners should please inform either the Chairman of the Welfare Sub-Committee - Miss Kariba Braide - 08037066821 or Miss Suror Obada (Provost’s Secretary) - Tel No. 0802 558 6717 of any one that has not been present in the Church for some time (young or old) either due to illness or any other reason whatsoever and who needs to be given Communion at home.
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. Miss Salau Funmilola: She needs the sum of N600,000.00 to undergo a surgical operation of Uterine Fibroid and Endometriosis at the Guardian Health Hospital.
2. Master Chibueze Nwachukwu (3yrs): He was diagnosed with meningitis and he needs the sum of N1million for further treatments.
3. Mr. Ayodeji James: He needs total sum of N930,000 for a skin grafting at the Igbobi Orthopaedic Hospital.
4. Master Joseph Oyedele: He is 8years old with a broken leg. He needs the sum of N313,200 to operate and correct the affected leg.
5. Mr. Rasheed Atanda: He needs the sum of N271,000 to undergo a surgical operation on his both legs at the Igbobi Orthopedic Hospital, Yaba.
6. Master Obaloluwa (1 yr): He was diagnosed with a hole in his heart when he was 9 months old at LUTH. He needs the sum of N3m to correct it as soon as possible at the BABCOCK University Teaching Hospital.
7. Master Israel Tony Temitayo (5 yrs) He had jaundice in his infancy, this affected his ability to speak. He needs the sum of N459,000.oo for his medication.
8. Mr. Ajibola: He needs the sum of N714,000.00 to undergo a surgical operation on one of his leg at the Igbobi Orthopaedic Hospital, Yaba.
9. Mr. Wale Oluokun (39): He needs the sum of N350,000.00 to undergo a surgical operation on his mouth as a result of cancer of the mouth at University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State.
10. Miss Oni Queen (26 yrs) She has to undergo two surgeries. First surgery is to remove the iron in the leg at a sum of N676,000.00. The second is to replace back the iron on the leg at a sum of N271,000.00. The sum of N75,100 is to be used to carry out tests for the surgery. Total amount for the surgery and test is N1,220,100.00.
11. Miss Oluwatobiloba Salami (11 yrs) She is eleven (11) years old and suffers from cerebral palsy. The sum of N30,000 is needed monthly to keep her in a home (Comfort Household, situated at Agbowa Ikosi) where she would be given proper care.
(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
Almighty God, the King of kings, You rule over all in heaven and on earth and Your reign is everlasting. Thank You for the grace to be citizens of Your Kingdom, make us understand our place in this kingdom, help us to represent Your interest very well on earth, enable us to comport ourselves as worthy ambassadors of Your Kingdom and Strengthen us to make known the peace and joy and all other benefits that come with Your rule in the world that through us the whole Creation will be delivered from its futility and hopelessness and in the end may we receive the crown of glory and shine as stars in Your eternal kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
THY KINGDOM COME, O LORD - A&MRW 816 Tune: St. Cecilia
1. 4 Thy kingdom come, O God, We pray thee, Lord, arise, thy rule, O Christ, begin; and come in thy great might; break with thine iron rod revive our longing eyes, the tyrannies of sin. which languish for thy sight.
2 5 Where is thy reign of peace Men scorn thy sacred name, and purity and love? and wolves devour thy fold; When shall all hatred cease, by many deeds of shame as in the realms above? we learn that love grows cold.
3 6 When comes the promised time O’er lands both near and far that war shall be no more, thick darkness broodeth yet: and lust, oppression, crime arise, O Morning Star, shall flee thy face before? arise, and never set!
ATTENDANCE FOR LAST WEEK SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY - 19/07/2020
9.15 a.m. Online Mattins - 280 Viewers 2/8/2020 - 86th Anniversary - Women’s Guild Auxiliary 9/8/2020 - Cultural Harvest 16/8/2020 - 43rd Anniversary - Cathedral Circle 6/9/2020 - Children’s & Young People’s Harvest 4/10/2020 - Professionals’ Harvest SOUL FOOD 30/2020
“If anyone is poor among your fellow Israelites … do not be hard-hearted or tight-fisted toward them. Rather, be openhanded …Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.” - Deuteronomy 15:7,8 & 10
The Kingdom of God is not a geographical sphere but God’s direct intervention in the affairs of mankind. It is the establishment of His Kingdom’s values on earth through His people who are citizens of the Kingdom. James 1:5 tells us that God is a generous God who gives to all without finding fault. From this we know that Giving is also a kingdom’s value that reflect God’s glory in the world. God through Giving intervenes to bless mankind and to make His kingdom renown in the world. He gave us the ultimate gift when He gave us Jesus (John 3:16), we needed help out of spiritual wretchedness imposed by sin and His gift of Jesus solved the agelong problem.
Giving is the offering of something to someone without expecting any returns. Sacrificial giving is giving beyond one’s ability, surrendering something of value for the sake of others and for the honour of God. In general parlance, Giving is always connected with money, materials, and properties, that is, the offering of our money and material possessions to the needy to bring them out of poverty. It should be noted however that Giving is not limited to material things, it entails much more, love, compassion, mercy, tender care, thanks, forgiveness, time, and fellowship are intangible assets which we can share with others. We can also invest our talents and knowledge on others.
Giving is a mark of our loving relationship with God and our neighbours. “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down His life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need and has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?” (1 John 3:16-18). Jesus Christ in Matthew 25:35ff teaches that when we give to the needy and care for the less privileged, we are actually reaching out to Him and on that basis, we shall be judged.
Stinginess or refraining from giving things to others and collecting wealth and riches for oneself, is one of the signs of love of the world and a repugnant vice that detaches one from God and others. The generous God expects believers to be generous givers. He commanded the Israelites in Deuteronomy 15 to be generous to one another to eradicate poverty in the land. As people of God we cannot be stingy. We are obligated to be generous like the Macedonian churches. Apostle Paul testifies to their generosity thus: “For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own…” (2 Corinthians 8:3). We are to emulate the Macedonian churches in giving, particularly now that many are finding it extremely difficult to make ends meet and are in dire need of assistance. The Scripture tells us: “If anyone is poor among your fellow Israelites … do not be hard-hearted or tight-fisted toward them. Rather, be openhanded …Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.” Deuteronomy 15:7,8 & 10
Sacrificial giving for the good of others shows that the kingdom of God is about love and the well- being of mankind. It affirms that God is a Giver and that He loves to meet the needs of His people. However, Sacrificial giving demands faith and total obedience because it can be dangerously inconveniencing and may not appeal to logic or worldly reasoning. Faith will help us see beyond the ordinary and prods us into full obedience that pleases God and succour the poor.
The command to be generous positions the giver for more blessing. Jesus said, “Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be poured into your lap. For the measure you use, it will be measured to you” (Luke 6:38). Paul says, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35). The sage also says: “The generous man will prosper (Pr.11:25).
Let us refresh others with our generosity and we shall be refreshed in turn. Not giving leads to poverty (Pr.11:24), not giving to poor brings many curses (Pr.28:27). May we continue to have what to give others and may our source never run dry.
Have a blessed week!
The one who serves among you,
Very Revd. Adebola Ojofeitimi Provost
Mr. Gbolaga Ajayi...... People’s Warden Mr. Adeyinka Shonekan...... Provost’s Warden Mr. Tunde Sosan - 070 316 91851, 081 369 95393 ..Master of the Music and Organist Revd. Henry Mooh - 0803 218 4422...... Altar Servers/Care Ministry Revd. Dr. Oluwaseun M. Adeyemi - 0806 462 5305 Revd Olawole Faloye - 0806 620 9914...... Prison/Youth Revd. Canon Emmanuel Fadipe - 0803 435 9230...... Elders’ Fellowship Ven. Adekunle Ajado - 0802 376 7157...... SWSU/Children’s Ministry 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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