Theme: “REMEMBER THE LORD YOUR GOD...” - Deut. 8:18
Stewards on Duty: Group C
Cantor: Ven. Henry Adelegan
1. Opening Hymn - A&MRW 537 (Tune MHB 35 -Norricum) 2. Call to Worship 3. 1st Bible Reading: Deut. 8: 1-20 - Mrs.Toyin Senbanjo 4. Hymn: A&MRW 285 (Tune A&MRW 603 - Laus Deo) 5. 2nd Bible Reading: Luke 12: 13-21 - Mrs. Tayo Phillips 6. Creed to Collect Collects for the Day God of our fore-bears, as Your chosen servant, Abraham, was given faith to obey Your call and go out into the unknown, so may Your church be granted such faith that we may follow You courageously now and forever, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Almighty God, without You we are not able to please You, mercifully grant that Your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts, through 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.
7. Hymn Before Sermon: A&MRW 290 (Wir Pflugen) 8. Sermon: The Provost 9. Intercession 10. Hymn for Offering: C.H. 697 (Tune A&MRW 94 - Dix) 11. Thanksgiving at the Altar (if any) - Harvest Launching 12. Notices 13. Spiritual Tonic: Deuteronomy 28:12 13 Benediction 14. Closing Hymn: C.H. 692 (Tune A&MRW 622 - Surrey)
Bible in a year Nehemiah 9,10 ; Psalm 76:38-72
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) Chief (Mrs) Juliana Ayinka Oladunni Fasehun, 1 year’s Mind. (ii) Mr. Asuquo Edet, 20 year’s mind. (iii)Olori Christiana Siyanbola Ademola, 23 years’ mind.
Family Intercession: Families of Chief Gbola Akinola,CPA, Mrs. Moji Dallas, Mr. Emmanuel Kanu, Late Mr. Adelola Martins, Late Chief D.A.Ogunyemi, Taiwo Olutayo Sowande, Dr. Dotun Orija, Prince Dapo Opeaye, Chief Dr. E.O. Akinsete,CPA, Mr. Odunsi Bode- Thomas, Late Chief Olabode Peters,CPA, Late Dr. Jokotade Paul, Prince I.C.O. Omogbehin, Bucknor.
Prayer for Businesses and Organisations DF Group, Favoured One Catering Services, Signet Film Works, Famfa Oil Ltd, South Atlantic Petroleum(Sapetro), Bendel Electric Distribution Company, Vigeo Holding Limited, The Carpenter’s House, De Wax Aluminium Co. Ltd, CO. George & Co. Belton Link Furniture,Nu-Lyne Int’l (Nig.) Ltd, Quintus Projects Ltd.
11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. No Clinic
Bible in a year: Nehemiah 11,12; Luke 9
6.45 a.m. Holy Communion (No Service) Celebrant: Ven. Adekunle Ajado Epistle: Romans 11: 1-12 Gospel: Matt. 25: 1-13 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, 7th Wedding Anniversary. (ii) Mr & Mrs. Joseph Ajiboye Oni, 39th Wedding Anniversary.
Memorial Intercession: (i) Mr. Felix Ifeanyi Nwajei, 1 year’s mind. (ii) Dr. Arthur Nylander,SAN,CPA, 3 years’ mind. (iii) Mrs. Adepeju Iyabo Marinho, 8 years’ mind.#
Tuesday - 14/07/2020 Colour: GREEN Day 196
Bible in a year: Nehemiah 13; Luke 10
6.45a.m. Holy Communion (No Service) Celebrant: Revd. Henry Mooh Epistle: Romans 11: 13-24 Gospel: Matt. 25:14-30 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, Miss Funsho Wunmi Durodola, Master Fasusi Ayotonkan, Mrs. Fadeke Fatayi-Williams, Mrs. Modupe Alakija Williams, Mrs. Olufunke James.
Memorial Intercession: (i) Mrs. Patience Olabisi Adejumo (nee Akinsaya), 20 years’ mind. (ii) Chief Stephen Adeleye John, 22 years’ mind (iii) Revd Ezekiel Adeleke Babalola, 32 years’ mind.
8.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. NO CLINIC
Wednesday - 15/07/2020 Colour: GREEN Day 197 Bible in a year Esther 1-3 Psalm 79
6.45 a.m. Holy Communion (No Service) Celebrant: The Provost Epistle: Romans 11: 25-36 Gospel: Matthew 25: 31-46 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: Mrs. Obafunmilayo Abiodun, Ven. Folarin Shobo, Dr. (Mrs) Folorunso Alakija,CPA, 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, 9 years’ mind. (ii) Chief Jacob Adenola Akintoye,10 years’ mind (iii) Engr. Napoleon Alaba Mefful, 11 years’ mind (iv) Ambassador Peter Afolabi, 14 years’ mind. (v) Mrs. Florence N. Nwaka, 18 years’ mind. (vi) Chief Adebayo Olutugbiyele Morgan,23 years’ mind (vii) Chief Mrs. Ore Jones, 33 years’ mind.
3.00 p.m. Mid-Week Fellowship and Love Feast (No Fellowship)
5.00 p.m. Online Prayer Meeting via Zoom
Thursday - 16/07/2020 Colour: GREEN Day 198
Bible in a year: Esther 4,5; Luke 11
6.45 a.m. Holy Communion (No Service) Celebrant: Revd. Dr. Oluwaseun Adeyemi Epistle: Romans 12:1-8 Gospel: Matt. 26: 1-16 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: Engr. Ekundayo Adetunji Babaniji, 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, 2 years’ mind. (i) Chief Anthony Abayomi Awoye, 2 year’s mind. (ii) Mrs. Titilola Modupe Osindero, 8 years’ mind. (iii) Mr. Ebiteme Darlington Wadiri, 11 years’ mind. (iv) Dr. Zacchaeus Duggan Brodie-Mends, 13 years’ mind.
8.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. NO CLINIC
Bible in a year Esther 6,7; Luke 12
6.45 a.m. Holy Communion: (No Service) Celebrant: Revd. Canon Emmanuel Fadipe Epistle: Romans 12:9-21 Gospel: Matthew 26: 17-25 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(70), 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, 21st Wedding Anniversary.
Memorial Intercession: (i) Mr. Fortunatus Olatunji Gomez, 2 years’ mind. (ii) Mrs. Mary Okon, 15 years’ mind (iii) Olori Ibironke Ademola, 28 years’ mind (iv) Mrs. Augusta Adebola Onipinla, 31 years’ mind (v) Pa Zacchaeus Afolabi Oyedele, 51 years’ mind. (v) Chief Jonah Olujuyigbe, 60 years’ mind.
6.00 p.m. Online Bible Study via Zoom
Bible in a year Esther 8-10, Luke 13 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (No Service) Celebrant: Revd. Olawole Faloye Epistle: Romans 13: 1-7 Gospel: Matt. 26: 26-35 Points for Prayer: The Rt. Revd. John U. Aruakpor, Bishop of the Diocese of Oleh. Mrs. Peace U. Aruakpor, President, Mothers’ Union and Women’s Guild, Diocese of Oleh.. The Revd. Nehemiah Adebori Akintade The Revd. Bolajoko Osiwole Osinupebi. The Bishop of the Diocese of Oregon (Province VIII, The Episcopal Church, USA) The Rt. Revd. Michael Hanley.
Birthday Intercession: Mrs. Gloria Ngozi Monu, Mr. Abayomi Olusegun Odunuga, Mr. Tolulope Oreoluwa Odugbesan, Miss Toluwanimi Ayomide Makinwa, Engr. Rotimi Morgan, Mr. Oladipo Oluwole Akinla, Chief (Mrs) Subuola Olufunke Ajayi, Master T. Samuel, Miss Caroline Olubukunola Omobolanle, Mrs. Olabiyi Adewunmi, Miss Oluwanifemi George, Master Emmanuel Onosiem, Mr. Michael Chukwuemeka Mefo, Mr. Oluwole Onabolu,Master Ifechukwu Kanma-Okafor, Mrs. Bamidele Olubimpe Abiola, Mr. Joshua Oyewole.
Memorial Intercession: (i) Mrs. S. E. Akinyanju, 19 years’ mind. (ii) Mr. Adolphus Uzoma Madueke, 30 years’ mind
3.00 p.m. Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade (NO MEETING)
BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE THEME: IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST SUB-THEME: Attributes of Jesus Christ (11) TOPIC: Omnipotence TEXTS: Genesis 1: 1-3; John 1: 1-4; Matthew 28: 18.
AIMS: i. To learn that Jesus share the same all powerful nature with God and ii. To shows Jesus’ empowerment of His followers.
INTRODUCTION: “Omnipotence” is a theological term that refers to the all-encompassing power of God. It describes God as having virtually unlimited authority or influence. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible reveals Jesus Christ as sharing omnipotence with God. Our study shall further expose the universal omnipotence of our Lord Jesus Christ.
He reveals in the Bible that He is all-powerful and in the final sense is the ruler of nature, history and nations as nations are as a drop in a bucket and counted as small dust on the balance (Isa. 40: 15). He is the all-powerful Lord who has created all things and sustains them by the Word of His power (Gen. 1:1-3; Heb. 1: 3). Yet He has so fashioned human beings that He graciously appeals to them to return to Him in obedience because He holds them responsible for their thoughts and actions.
STUDY GUIDE/QUESTIONS: 1. Describe the oneness of God’s omnipotence with Jesus Christ in John 1:1-4; Phil 2:9-11; Heb 1:3; compare Gen 1:3; Psalm 3:6.
2. What are some of the different situations in which Jesus demonstrated His omnipotence in His earthly ministry? Acts 10: 38; John 2: 7-9; Mark 5:1-13; Luke 8:43-44
3. How has Jesus empowered His disciples and the Christians in our generation for the continuation of His ministry? Luke 9: 1-2; Matt 28;18; Mark 16:17-18; Acts 1: 8; 19:13-17.
4. What can possibly limit the operations of Christ’ omnipotence in our Christian lives? Isa. 59: 1-2; Matt. 13:58; 17: 14-20.
CONCLUSION: The omnipotence of Jesus Christ was totally manifested in His conquering of death in order to open the gate of salvation to all who believe in Him. The climax of His omnipotence is in judging the whole world; both great and small.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: No one can be more powerful than Jesus Christ the conqueror of death.
MEMORY VERSE: Matthew 28: 18 “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth”.
SPIRITUAL TONIC FOR THE WEEK DEUTERONOMY 28:12 The Lord will open His Heavens, the storehouse of His bounty, He will send rain on our land in season, I will plant and reap fruitful harvest and the Lord will bless all the works of my hand in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. 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, 19th July, 2020 The following families will be called to the altar.
Dayo Sobowale Family Olusola Okikiade Family Family of F.A.O Phillips, 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. Adeyinka Ranti Family Engr. Adeyinka Segun and Family Adollo John 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, 26th July, 2020
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 Dr. A.E. Amabibi 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.
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
You can also visit the Cathedral website www.thecathedrallagos.org to make your donations. GOD WILL COUNTENANCE YOUR SACRIFICE
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE Healing Hands
An elderly couple were watching a healing service on TV. The evangelist proclaimed that anyone who wanted to be healed should place one hand on the TV set and the other hand on the affected body part. Slowly the old lady got to her feet, tottered over to the TV placed her right hand on the set and her left hand on the arthritic shoulder that had been causing her such pain. Then the old man got up, made his way over to the TV, placed his right hand on the set and his left hand on his crotch. ‘What do you think you’re doing?’ snapped his wife. The idea is to heal the sick, not raise the dead’
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 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
Freewill donations both in cash and in kind to cushion the effects of COVID-19
Pandemic lockdown on Cathedral finances.
SUNDAY 19/07/2020 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Stewards on Duty: Group D Colour: GREEN
Theme: PHYSICAL MANIFESTATION OF THE KINGDOM (v) Loving Relationship with God and Others
Cantor: Canon Residentiary
1. Opening Hymn - A&MRW 2. Call to Worship 3. 1st Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 6:1-19 4. Hymn: A&MRW 5. 2nd Bible Reading: I John 4: 7-21
6. Creed to Collect 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.
7. Hymn Before Sermon: A&MRW 8. Sermon: Ven. Henry Adelegan 9. Intercession 10. Hymn for Offering: 11. Thanksgiving at the Altar (if any) - Family Harvest - Mrs. Queen Isiorho Omonikobe-Okonedo 70th Birthday 12. Notices 13 Benediction 14. Closing Hymn: A&MRW
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. Launching of Harvest 2020 Today is the Launching of Harvest 2020 and the beginning of our Harvest celebrations for the year. We congratulate the Host Society, The Cathedral Ladies Friendly Society (CLFS) and Harvest Sub-Committee for this good start. We pray that God will grant them good success as they co-ordinate this year’s harvest.
2. Welcome: We welcome the Chairman, the Chaplain and members of the Management Committee of the Mission to Seafarers Lagos, Nigeria to the Cathedral. They are worshipping at the Cathedral today for the 2020 Annual Sea Sunday Service at 3.00 p.m. The service will be streamed live. Please stay tuned.
3. 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).
4. Community Hymn Singing: We intend to organise an Online Community Hymn Singing. Kindly send in your favourite hymns to 08103006551 on whatsApp, stating what endeared you to the hymn or how the hymn has ministered to or inspire you. 5. Family Harvest 2020 This will start on Sunday, 19th July, and 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.
6. The Cathedral Mobile App: The Cathedral Mobile App. is now live on Apple IOS. Download and sign up to use the app.
7. 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: July, 2020 Sunday, 12/7/2020 - Vacant after 7.15 a.m. and 9.16 a.m Service. Sunday, 26/7/2020 - Vacant after 7.15 a.m. and 9.16 a.m Service. Sunday, 9/8/2020 - Vacant after 7.15 a.m. and 9.16 a.m Service 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.
(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!
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- Deut. 8:18
“You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as it is this day.” - Deuteronomy 8:18
Why Harvest this year? Are you still going on with the Harvest as planned? For obvious reasons these are questions that have been asked repeatedly about Harvest Celebrations 2020 which we are launching today, and my answers to them have remained in the affirmative, that in as much as we continue to be recipients of God’s goodness, we cannot but thank Him as a Church. No matter the circumstances, it is God’s will for us to give Him thanks always. 1Thess 5:18 says: “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” God says: “As long as the earth remains, … seedtime and harvest time, … will not cease.” (Genesis 8:22). “Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail.” (Lamentations 3:22). And so, we thank God for bringing us to the start of our Harvest Celebrations for 2020. May He countenance our worship and offerings and bless us more in Jesus name.
The theme for this year’s Harvest Season is: “Remember the Lord your God” taken from Deuteronomy 8:18 which reads: “You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.” This theme is the Lord’s command to the Israelites just before they entered the Promised Land, He commands them to remember Him as the Source of everything they possess and would later acquire. God the Creator, and the Owner of the world does not want to be forgotten or relegated to the background, He desires prime consideration in all situations as the Almighty Decider of all things.
Stating the obvious, the tendency to forget facts or events over time especially those pertaining to God is more common among us than we might care to admit. It is a sin that wears several disguises. We are easily carried away by circumstances and we find it so easy to forget God, particularly in an individualist and independent culture like ours in which reigns the attitude of “I am my own boss,” “I am the captain of my soul,” “I am in control of my life,” etc.
But why do we forget God easily? We forget God when we worry and allow fear to take over. When we take His physical absence to mean non-existence or abandonment, we worry and forget that God is Sovereign and that He is in control and His promises are faithful and sure. “Be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6). We also forget God when we allow Pride to take over our life, we become puffed up with pride and arrogance and then attribute our accomplishments to our own hard work and forget that God was the one who gave the ability to acquire all we have. The account of the Rich Fool in Luke 12:13-21 describes this better.
In our tradition Harvest celebration is one of the many avenues through which we remember God and give Him thanks for all that He has done for us. Not celebrating this harvest will amount to forgetting God. He commands in Deuteronomy 16:16 thus: “Each year every man in Israel must celebrate these three festivals: The Festival of Unleavened Bread, the Festival of Harvest, and the Festival of Shelters. On each of these occasions, all men must appear before the LORD your God at the place He chooses, but they must not appear before the LORD without a gift for Him.” (NLT)
We should remember God - whether in the valley of tragedy or on the mountain of triumph. He is our Keeper and Provider. Whatever is happening around us, He deserves our recognition. Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr. encourages us in his evergreen composition - “When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed” - to constantly remember the Lord by counting our blessing and naming them one by one. He asserts that we will be surprised at what the Lord has done for us. Let us therefore look beyond the uncertainties and gloomy ambience around us to remember the Lord our God. Let us thank Him for His mercies and lovingkindness toward us with the fruits of our lips and the substances He has blessed us with.
Thus, says the Lord: “Encourage My children to donate toward the success of this year’s harvest. I have some extraordinary blessings for those who will obey this instruction.” He who has ears let him hear what the Spirit says to the Church.
Have a blessed week!
The one who serves among you,
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