7.15 a.m.HOLY COMMUNION
Theme: BELIEVERS’ ARMOUR FOR THE FIGHT (ii) Breastplate of Righteousness
Celebrant: Revd. Olawole Faloye
Stewards on Duty: Group C
1. Opening Hymn: A&MRW 216 (Ellacombe) 2. Introductory Sentence: "...if a man is just and does what is lawful and right... he shall surely live!” says the Lord God." Ezekiel 18:5&9 3. The Preparation (Page 170) 4. Collect for Purity and Gloria in Excelsis (Page 171) 5. Summary of the Law (Page 172) 6. Words of Comfort (Page 175) 7. Confession to Collect (Pages 175-176)
8. Collect: God of peace, Who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, that great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make us perfect in every good work to do Your Will, and work in us that which is well-pleasing in Your sight, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
9. Epistle: Ephesians 6: 10-15 - The Clergy 10. Gradual Hymn: A&MRW 602 (Franconia) 11. Gospel: Matthew 5: 17-20 Revd. Olawole Faloye 12. Sermon: The Provost 13. Creed: (Page 178) 14. Intercession:(Pages 183-184) The Clergy 15. Offertory Sentence: "...the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers...” I Peter 3:12 16. Offertory Hymn: A&MRW 132 (Tune A&MRW 131 - Caithness) 17. Preparation of Gifts to Eucharistic Prayer (Pages 187-190) 18. Breaking of Bread to Anthem: (Pages 190-193) 19. Prayer of Humble Access: (Pages 193-194) 20. Communion Sentence: "Righteousness guards the person of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner." Proverbs 13:6 21. Administration: (Page 194) 22. Hymns during Administration: (i) A&MRW 441 (Song 46) (ii) A&MRW 423 (Unde et memores) (iii) A&MRW 712 (Living God) (iv) A&MRW 428 (Aberystwyth) (v) A&MRW 436 (Tune A&MRW 232-Regent Square) (vi) A&MRW 421 (All for Jesus) (vii) A&MRW 714 (Tune A&MRW 713 - Slane) 23. Post Communion Hymn: A&MRW 462 (Anima Christi) 24. Post Communion Prayer: Almighty Father,you have given your only Son to die for our sin sand to rise again for our justification: grant us so to put away the leaven of malice and wickedness that we may always serve you in pureness of living and truth; through the merits of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen 25. The Lord’s Prayer to Thanksgiving Prayer (Pages 195-196) 26. Thanksgiving at the Altar: 27. Notices: 28. Spiritual Tonic: Romans 5:1 29 Benediction to Dismissal: (Page 196) 30. Withdrawal Hymn: A&MRW 648 (Neander - Unser Herrscher)
At the Organ: Mr. Abolade Olatunji
Cantor: The Provost Responses: Fela Sowande in A Theme: BELIEVERS’ ARMOUR FOR THE FIGHT (ii) Breastplate of Righteousness
1. Processional Hymn: A&MRW 608 (Harewood) 2. Call to Worship: 3. Confession and Absolution 4. Venite: T.K.E. Phillips (From Sacred Choral Works) 5. Psalm: 139: 1-16 (ASB 236) C. Hurbert H. Parry 6. 1st Lesson: Isaiah 54: 11-17 - Mr. Olakunle Agbebi 7. Benedictus: Yinka Sowande in C 8. 2nd Lesson: Ephesians 6: 10-15 Mr. Olakunle Agbebi 9. Te Deum: T.K.E. Phillips (From Sacred Choral Works) 10. Creed to 3rd Collect 11. Anthem: The Strife Is O’er - M. Vulpius (Arranged by Henry Gley) 12. Hymn before Sermon: A&MRW 784 (Morning Light) 13. Sermon: Ven. Henry Adelegan 13 Intercession: The Provost 14. Hymn for Offering: A&MRW 589 (Angel Voices) 15. Thanksgiving at the Altar 16. Notices: 17. Spiritual Tonic: Romans 5:1 19. Conclusion to Benediction 20. Final Amen: Fela Sowande in A 21. Withdrawal Hymn: A&MRW 476 (Tune A&MRW 179 - Warrington)
At the Organ - Mr. Princewill Ubani Choral Conductor: Mr. ‘Jola Adeosun
1. Opening Hymn: A&MRW 608 2. Call to Worship 3. Psalm: 139: 1-16 4. Praise and Worship 5. Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 6: 3-10 6. Special Number 7. Message: 8. Creed, Collects and Intecession/Creed to Prayers 9. Sunday Offering: Choruses 10. Notices 11. Prayer and Benediction 12. Closing Hymn: A&MRW 476
TOPIC: NOW THAT YOU ARE IN CHRIST 2 Worship Leader: Uncle Bola Adegbonmire
1. Choruses 2. Opening Hymn: C.H. 373 3. Bible Reading: I Corinthians 10: 1-13 4. Creed to Prayers: 5. Hymn: C.H 371 (Offering to be taken) 6. Closing Prayer 7. Closing Hymn - from Pamphlet 8. Children go to their various classes
Theme: BELIEVERS’ ARMOUR FOR THE FIGHT (ii) Breastplate of Righteousness
Celebrant: The Provost Communion Setting: John Merbecke (Harmonized by J. Stainer)
1. Hymn: A&MRW 626 (Diademata) 2. Introit: O Taste And See - Ralph Vaughan Williams 3. Introductory Sentence: "...if a man is just and does what is lawful and right... he shall surely live!” says the Lord God." Ezekiel 18:5&9 4. The Preparation (Page 170) 5. Collect for Purity and Gloria in Excelsis(Page 171) 6. Summary of the Law (Page 172) 7. Words of Comfort (Page 175) 8. Confession to Collect (Pages 175-176)
9. Collect: God of peace, Who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, that great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make us perfect in every good work to do Your Will, and work in us that which is well-pleasing in Your sight, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
11. Epistle: Ephesians 6: 10-15 - Guild of Steward on Duty 12. Gradual Hymn: A&MRW 651 (Tune 260 - Billing) 13. Gospel: Matthew 5: 17-20 - The Provost 14. Sermon: Revd. Olusegun Lufadeju 15. Creed: (Page 178) 16. Intercession:(Pages 183-184) Guild of Steward on Duty 17. Offertory Sentence: "...the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers...” I Peter 3:12 18. Offertory Hymn: A&MRW 782 (Northampton) (Please drop all your envelopes) 19. Preparation of Gifts to Eucharistic Prayer (Pages 187- 190) 20. Breaking of Bread to Anthem: (Pages 190 -193) 21. Prayer of Humble Access: (Pages 193 -194) 22. Communion Sentence: "Righteousness guards the person of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner." Proverbs 13:6 23. Hymns during Administration: (i) A&MRW 689 (St. Sepulchre) (ii) A&MRW 712 (Living Lord) (iii) A&MRW 455 (Rockingham) (iv) A&MRW 458 (Grafton - Tantum Ergo Sacramentum) (v) A&MRW 460 (Song 1) (vi) A&MRW 465 (Tune A&MRW 394 - Woodlands) (vii) A&MRW 422 (Hyfrydol) 24. Post Communion Hymn: A&MRW 784 (Morning Light) 25. Post Communion Prayer: Almighty Father,you have given your only Son to die for our sin sand to rise again for our justification: grant us so to put away the leaven of malice and wickedness that we may always serve you in pureness of living and truth; through the merits of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen 26. The Lord’s Prayer to Thanksgiving Prayer (Pages 195-196) 27. Thanksgiving at the Altar: 28. Notices: 29. Spiritual Tonic: Romans 5:1 31. Benediction to Dismissal: (Page 196) 32. Final Amen: Sevenfold Amen - Sir J. Stainer 33. Withdrawal Hymn: A&MRW 784 (Morning Light)
At the Organ - Mr. Abolade Olatunji
Bible in a year Judges 17,18; Mark 6
Points for Prayer: The Rt. Revd. Prince Asukwo Edet Antai, Bishop of the Diocese of Uyo Mrs. Victoria, President, Mothers’ Union and Women’s Guild, Diocese of Uyo The Ven. John Ifeanyichukwu Nriama 29th Wedding Anniversary of Ven. and Mrs. Joseph Zibe. The Bishop of the Diocese of Mukono (Uganda) The Rt. Revd. William Ssebaggala.
Birthday Intercession: Mr. Ibileye Adekoya, Mr. Abayomi O. Shobowale-Benson, Mr. Olugbenga Leigh, Mr. Adeyemi Akodu, Mr. Adedapo Akinola Doherty, Miss Oluwadamilola Osinubi, Master Otega Edegware, Miss Oluwatoyin Omolara Abiodun, Miss Francetta Evans Anform, Mr. Kehinde Awosika, Mr. Chinaza Ekepele Azike, Mr. Michael O. Fayemi, Miss Omowunmi Ajoke Oshikoya, Mrs. Ada Modupe Iyamabo, Mrs. D.O. Ogunlana, Master Olujimi Gosiah Fatai-Williams
Memorial Intercession: (i) Mama Kenke Olabode Maathey, 1 year’s mind. (i) Chief (Mrs) Rachel Yetunde Ogunyemi, 6 years’ mind. (i) Dr. (Mrs) Wuraola Ogunyemi, 7 years’ mind. (ii) Chief F. G. Adekunle-Cole, 10 years’ mind. (iii) Mr. Adeniyi Olajide Olawale Fisher, 22 years’ mind. (iv) Revd. S.O. Kolawole, 62 years’ mind.
Family Intercession: Families of Late Mr. Olusegun Kokumo Johnson, Prince Adegoke Ademiluyi,CPA, Late Mr. Ted Idamkue, Mrs. S.O. Moses, Senator Gbenga and Mrs. Folashade Ashafa, Mr.Obinna Nwizu, Mr.Ogidiolu, Mr. Olugbolaga Ajayi, Late Mr. Bankole Babatunde Daniel, H.R.H. Oba A.A. Oguntayo, Late Prof. Oladele Akinla, Mr. Adewale Jones, Late Revd. Canon Lawrence C. Nwaka.
Prayer for Businesses Hommaston Limited, Festive Bow, Snappilly Ever after Photography Services, Abax-Oosa Professionals, MBO Capital Management Limited, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Thaname, B.I.D. Ezeogu & Associates, Ogecious Ventures, Bengyees Ventures, Digitrack Nig. Ltd; Fortissimo Nig. Ltd. Mastatouch Nig. Enterprises.
(i) There will be a meeting of the Mothers’ Union at the Lagos Anglican Diocesan Seminary.
(ii) The Monthly General Meeting of the Choirwives/Choir Parents Association will hold in the Choir Vestry.
(iii) The Monthly General Meeting of the Cathedral Missionary Society will hold at the Lagos Anglican Diocesan Seminary.
(v) There will be a meeting of the Girls’ Guild at the Lagos Anglican Diocesan Seminary.
(iv) Executive Committee Meeting of the Cathedral Circle will take place at the Fellowship Centre.
11.00 a.m. - 11.00 p.m. Clinic NO CLINIC CALL ON ANY DOCTOR OR NURSE IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.
Bible in a year: Judges 19,20; Psalm 44
6.45 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrant: Revd. Olusegun Lufadeju Epistle: I John 3:17-4.6 Gospel: Luke 4: 14-30 Points for Prayer The Rt. Revd. Wisdom Budu Ihunwo, Bishop of the Diocese of Niger Delta North. Mrs. Mercy Oluchi Ihunwo, President, Mothers’ Union and Women’s Guild, Diocese of Niger Delta North. The Revd. Canon Olalekan Abiodun Popoola Mrs. Comfort Oluyemisi Adeyi. Mrs. Lucky Nnena Iwuoha. The Bishop of the Diocese of Multan (Pakistan) The Rt. Revd. Leo Roderick Paul.
Birthday Intercession: Mr. Gboyega Thomas, Mr. David Kolawole, Cdr. Oluseyi Olumuyiwa Sosan(rtd), Mr. Adewale Olusegun Odeja, Master Nana Kojo Brodie-Mends, Mr. Olusegun Osho, Mr. Mojetoluwa Salami, Miss Temitope Odumosu, Miss Nmesoma Ezemezue, Mr. Gbolahan Olumuyiwa Ekisola, Miss Celine Ehiguese, Mrs. Gbemisola Akin-Oriola, Miss Olufunke Akande, Master Oluwaseun Tade, Mr. Oyewole Talabi.
Wedding Anniversary Intercession: Mr & Mrs. Gbolaga Ajayi
Memorial Intercession: (i) Mrs. Elizabeth Eyayi Giwa-Osagie, 15 years’ mind. (ii) Mr. Josephus Abosede Thomas,17 years’ mind.
4.00 p.m. Women Bible Class - Health Talk - Family Planning by Dr. (Mrs) Oluchi Kanma-Okafor.
Tuesday - 20/04/2021 Colour: WHITE Day 110 Bible in a year: Judges 21; Mark 7
6.45a.m. Holy Communion Celebrant: Revd. Henry Mooh Epistle: I John 4: 7-21 Gospel: Luke 4: 31-37 Points for Prayer The Rt. Revd. Emmanuel Okuchi Oko-Jaja, Bishop of the Diocese of Niger Delta West. Dr. (Mrs) Chinyere Oko-Jaja, President, Mothers’ Union and Women’s Guild, Diocese of Niger Deltar West. The Revd. Simeon Uruemuviefe Amakeno Mrs. Nkechiyerem Okwuchi Mehinsan. Mrs. Florence Douglas-West. The Bishop of the Diocese of Mumbai (Formerly Bombay-North India) The Rt. Revd. Prakash Patole.
Birthday Intercession: Ms. Agnes Olayinka Jackson-Cole, Mrs. Eunice Titilola Onafeko, Mrs. Enitan Peters, Mrs. Oluwakemi Adetunji, Mrs. Ijezie Nwokomah, Mr. Alexander Deji Kolawole, Mr. Kayode Adebayo, Master Boluwatife Nylander, Mrs. Molara Bello, Mr. Olusola Ayodele Alabi, Master Ajibade James Bamgbose, Mr. Etin Giwa-Osagie.
Wedding Anniversary Intercession: Mr. & Mrs. A.O. Ore-Dawodu, 47th Wedding Anniversary.
Memorial Intercession for Chief Samuel Adesanya Otubanjo, 32 years’ mind.
Bible in a year Ruth 1,2; Mark 8
6.45 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrant: The Provost Epistle: I John 5:1-12 Gospel: Luke 4: 38-44 Points for Prayer The Rt. Revd. Tubokosemie Abere, Bishop of the Diocese of Okirika Mrs. Zipporah T. Abere,President, Mothers’ Union and Women’s Guild, Diocese of Okirika. Mrs. Yetunde Aina Oyewole Treasurer of Peninsula Archdeaconry The Bishop of the Diocese of Mumias (Kenya) The Rt. Revd. Beneah Okumu Salala.
Birthday Intercession for: Mrs. Esther Tinuke Osho, Mr. Olufemi Adebowale Spaine, Mr. Moses Ewemade Akenuwa,Mr.Cornelius Taiwo Olaomo,CPA, Miss Ifeoluwa Animashaun, Mrs Omowande Adebiyi(nee Adeniyi-Williams), Miss Rosemary Adeyemi, Mr. Olugboyega Badejo, Dr. Oladipo Adewole, Mr. Abiodun Gabriel Imana, Mr. Kolawole Kayode Karunwi, Miss Harriet Oluwatoni Williams, Miss Henrrieta Oluwatosin Williams, Mr. Alozie C. Owowo, Mrs. Temitope Kikelomo Adeyeye, Miss Oluwatosin Bamgboye, Mrs. Abimbola Oduntan.
Wedding Anniversary Intercession: Rt. Revd & Mrs. Jide Adebayo, 31st Wedding Anniversary.
Memorial Intercession: (i) Mrs. Olubisi Ajoke Peters, 2 years’ mind (ii) Dr. Isaac Olasoji Bewaji, 9 years’ mind. (iii) Mr. Victor Akintola Thompson,CPA, 15 years’ mind. (iv) Mr. Albert Horatio Akintunde Doherty, 80 years’ mind.
5.00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Meeting
Thursday - 22/04/2021 Colour: WHITE Day 112 Bible in a year: Ruth 1,4; Psalm 45
6.45 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrant: Revd. Dr. Oluwaseun Adeyemi Epistle: I John 5:13-20 Gospel: Luke 5:1-11 Points for Prayer The Rt. Revd. Clement N. Ekpeye, Bishop of the Diocese of Ahoada. Mrs. Edna C. Ekpeye, President Mother’s Union and Women’s Guild, Diocese of Ahoada. The Ven. Obinna C. Ulogwara Mrs. Funtinimoere Adesola Ajayi 15th Wedding Anniversary for Revd. and Mrs. Emmanuel Akinmoladun. 2nd Wedding Anniversary for Revd. & Mrs. Ibukun Agunlejika The Bishop of the Diocese of Mundri (Central, Sudan) The Rt. Revd. Bismark Monday Avokaya.
Birthday Intercession: Very Revd. Samuel Hugh Akinsope Johnson,rtd, Mrs. Iyabo Fajimi (nee Olowole), Master Ayodeji Olaotan Faji, Mrs. Olabisi Johnson, Mrs. Anne Funmilayo Oduyiga, Mr. Babatope Oluwadamilola Awotona, Mr. Phillips Sanjay, Mrs. Adetutu Alu, Miss. Francisca Abisola Onijahma, Mr. Oluwagbeminiyi Sofowora, Miss Araba Sagoe, Mr. Ajibola Fayemi, Miss Ayokunbi Ajijedidun, Miss Idowu Dosunmu,Mr. Gozie Iheanyichukwu Udemba.
Wedding Anniversary Intercession: Mr & Mrs. Patrick Adegbamigbe, 26th Wedding Anniversary.
Memorial Intercession for: (i) Mr. Olufemi Adeyemi-Wilson, 21 years’ mind. (ii) Mr. Josiah I. Morah, 32 years’ mind.
6.00 p.m. Choir Practice
Bible in a year I Samuel 1-3; Mark 9
6.45 a.m. Celebrant: Revd. Canon Emmanuel Fadipe Epistle: II John 1-13 Gospel: Luke 5:12-26 Points for Prayer The Rt. Revd. Solomon S. Gberegbara, Bishop of the Diocese of Ogoni Mrs. Stella S. Gberegbara, President, Mothers’ Union, Women’s Guild and Girls’ Guild, Diocese of Ogoni. Mrs. Caroline Iyabode Oladejo. Mr. Muyiwa Ogunyemi, Treasurer of Eti-Okun Archdeaconry, Diocese of Lagos. The Bishop of the Diocese of Muranga South (Kenya) The Rt. Revd. Julius Karanu Wa Gicheru.
Birthday Intercession: Mr. Daniel Atanda, Mrs. Abiola Olamide Adegboyega (nee Sanyaolu), Mr. Adeniyi Olumide Sanyaolu, Mr. David Oladimeji Akindele, Master Oluwademilade Somefun, Mr. Newton Owi, Mrs. Bukola Olaniyi-Tayo, Master Emmanuel Chiwetere Akagha, Mr. Olakunle Shode, Mr. Emmanuel Adebajo.
Wedding Anniversary Intercession: (i) Dr. & Mrs. Abiodun Osiyemi, 27th Wedding Anniversary (ii) Mr & Mrs. Bode Thorpe,CPA, 48th Wedding Anniversary.
Memorial Intercession for: (I) Mrs. Augusta Titilayo Adegbite, 3 years’ mind. (ii) Mrs. Abimbola Fadaka, 9 years’ mind. (ii) Chief Ayoade Kudehinbu II (The Bajulaiye of Lagos), 61 years’ mind.
5.00 p.m. Men’s Bible Class
Bible in a year: 1 Samuel 4-6; Mark 10
7.45 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrant: Revd. Olawole Faloye Epistle: III John 1-15 Gospel: Luke 5: 27-39 Points for Prayer: The Rt. Revd. Precious Okechukwu Nwala, Bishop of the Diocese of Etche Mrs. Precious Onyinye Nwala, President, Mothers’ Union and Women’s Guild, Diocese of Etche The Revd. Emmanuel Olaoluwa Akinsola. Mrs. Agnes Abosede Ifeyemi The Bishop of the Diocese of Mytikyina (Myanmar) The Rt. Revd. John Zau Li.
Birthday Intercession: Engr. Rowland Efeoghene Ukpedor, Mr. Stanley Imoisilli, Mrs Folu Ijaola, Mrs. Olutomi Ojo (nee Sowemimo), Dr. J.A. Akindele, Miss Aninotoritseju O. Ebi-Omatsola, Mrs. Adenike Adeolu Oludele, Master Omobolanle Adenuga, Mr. Adewale Odugbesan, Mr. Bammy A. Martins, Mrs. Olukemi Adebowale, Mrs. Oyefunke Abosede Araba-Lashmann, Miss Esther Dada, Miss Oluwabukola Odunfa, Mr. Olugbenga Joseph Olasoji, Master Dominion Onyia, Mr. Afolabi Shode, Mrs. Folashade Senbanjo, Miss Kasopefoluwa Olatunji.
Wedding Anniversary Intercession: (i) Mr & Mrs. Olumide Fate, 7th Wedding Anniversary (iI) Mr.& Mrs. Chukwuemeka Ekwunife, 11th Wedding Anniversary. (iii) Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Mukan, 39th Wedding Anniversary. (iv) Revd. Canon & Mrs. Kayode Abegunde.
Memorial Intercession: (i) Mrs. Ibijoke Olufemi Otolorin, 5 years’ mind. (ii) Mrs. Caroline Adebisi Shogbanmu, 11 years’ mind (iii) Mr. Okikiola Gbadebo Coker, 11 years’ mind (iv) Mr. Cuthbert Oluremilekun Dawodu, 15 years’ mind. (v) Madam Adeola Tom-West Akerele, 22 years’ mind.
10.00 a.m. Wedding:
11.00 a.m. Ladies Helpers’ Union - Health Talk on Virtual/Online Mental Health and COVID-19 Pandemic by Dr. Yewande Oshodi - Consultant Psychiatrist.
Bible Study Outline
THEME: COVENANT WITH THE LIVING GOD SUB-THEME 3: God’s covenant with man (9) TOPIC: Marriage covenant TEXTS: Gen. 2: 18-25; Deut. 7: 1-4; 2 Cor. 6: 14-16 AIMS: i. to appraise the biblical basis for Marriage covenant, ii. to discuss contemporary challenges against God’s original plan and iii. to discuss practical ways of having successful marriage with the kingdom mind-set
INTRODUCTION: The Marriage covenant is the oldest relationship in the world, established by God in Eden for the union of a man and a woman as husband and wife. Man and woman are radically different physically, emotionally, and spiritually, yet they are designed by God to complement each other as they “become one flesh”. Despite the failure of Adam and Eve, God’s principles for marriage have remained the same –It is between a man and a woman; not a man and a man or a woman and a woman. It is also not about a human marrying an animal. Marriage symbolizes the greater relationship that exists between Christ and the true believer. Why then is it so difficult for some people to obey this Covenant principle?
STUDY GUIDE: 1. How do you understand the concept of the Marriage Covenant and how do the texts above agree with your understanding?
2. Why did God institute marriage with its associated responsibilities? Gen. 1: 27-28; 2: 18-20; 1 Cor. 7: 2-3, 10-16
3. What reason did Jesus gave for divorce and why? Matt 5:32; 19:9; Compare Job 24:15-17; Prov 7:10-23; 6:26-27.
4. Compare and contrast contemporary marriage challenges against the original plan of God in marriage and their consequences. Lev 20:10-16; Josh. 23: 11-13; Matt 19: 3-9; Rom. 1: 26-29. What are the solutions with the mind-set of the kingdom of God? 1 Cor. 7: 2-5; Col 3:5-6.
CONCLUSION: Although marriage will be only here on earth, God’s desire for His people in the Marriage Covenant is one-man-to-one-woman within the body of believers until they are separated by death. This can be difficult to Christians not heavenly-minded but Christians who are heavenly-focused will find it is not difficult.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Only Christians heavenly-minded find it easy to obey and follow the biblical principles of marriage.
MEMORY VERSE: Gen. 2: 24 “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.”
SPIRITUAL TONIC FOR THE WEEK Romans 5:1
"Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."
Thank You my Father and my God for making me right with You through the sacrifice of Your Son Jesus Christ. I know I have peace with You now. Today, I decree the same peace over all my life situations - marital, financial, spiritual, emotional and bodily. Let Your peace rule the hearts of my loved ones. Let me daily enjoy Your soothing calmness in all areas of my life and let my victory in You be evident to all. In the name of Father, Son and Holy Spirit Amen.
DIOCESAN ANTHEM (TUNE: AUSTRIA)
1. Lagos Diocese, Premier Diocese Of Anglican Communion We are Primus inter pares First among equals, bless’d one Tenth December, nineteen nineteen Praise the Lord!, He’s done great things Lagos Diocese, foremost Diocese Came to be, through love and peace.
2. Our Divine Mandate of five-fold, Clear and apt, to build the Church, From above came like that of old, For the mission of the Church, Priestly, Pastoral, Prophetic, Pray’r and Praise to reach a peak, Help, O Lord Thy charge to fulfill, Thy perfect will to do still.
3. God our Father, bless our Diocese, Bless our Bishop, we pray Thee Bless Thy people of this Diocese Our existence, keep for Thee, All believers to edify, And Thy name to glorify, Multiply Disciples for Thee, And at last to reign with Thee. Amen April, 2019
MEET WITH THE DIOCESAN We are all invited to connect with our Bishop and Missioner, The Rt. Revd. Dr. Humphrey Bamisebi Olumakaiye on social media. Follow, like and share the Diocesan programmes and activities via our handles: Facebook, Instagram & Youtube: @dioceseoflagos Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @drolumakaiye We can also send in our Prayer requests and testimonies to: [email protected].
TITHE:
Remember to pay your Tithe* (into Cathedral Zenith Bank Account Number)
(The tithe is a tenth of all our increase) ‘You shall tithe all the yield of your seed that comes from the field, year by year’ Deut. 14:22.
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 OTHER SIDE An atheist is taking a hike through the woods when a huge bear starts chasing after him. The bear corners the atheist in a cave and he falls on his knees, shouting, ‘Lord, save me!’ God calls down, saying, ‘You hypocrite. All these years you’ve denied me and now you want my help.’ The atheist replies, ‘You’re right. It is hypocritical to proclaim myself a Christian after all these years, but could you meet me halfway and make the bear a Christian.’ ‘I suppose so,’ says God and gives the bear religion. The atheist breathes a huge breath and walks past the startled bear. The bear turns and bites the atheist in the neck, killing him. The bear then puts its paws together and says, ‘Lord, for this bounty...’
NOTICES
19/4/2021 - Health Talk - Family Planning by Dr. (Mrs) Oluchi Kanma-Okafor 25/4/2021 - Clergywives 40th Anniversary at Emmanuel Church, Mobil Road, Apapa. 26/4/2021 - Contemporary Issue - Transgender and Cross-Dressers” Any place in Christianity? by Cathedral Ladies Helpers’ Union. 1/5/2021 - Girls’/Ladies’ Day at the Faith Plaza. 1/5/2021 - Business and Professional Women’s Fellowship. 26-2/5/2021 - Girls’/Ladies Week
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 - APRIL - By Church History Sub-Committee 1945 April 25 Decision by the Standing Committee to select Wardens and Sidesmen by ballot.
1950 April 2 Dedication of Baptismal Font presented by Sir Adeyemo Alakija in honour of his wife, Lady Ayodele Alakija.
April 15 Dedication of Children’s Corner donated by Dr. & Mrs. H.A. Doherty in memory of their daughter Abiola who died in England.
1951 Apr. 17 Inauguration in Freetown, Sierra Leone, of the Province of West Africa by Dr. G. Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury. Dr. L.G. Vining was elected as the first Archbishop.
1952 April Dedication of Pulpit Canopy donated by Chief H.W. Biney.
NEEDS OF THE CATHEDRAL
Donations are vital to the Cathedral’s future,and your gift will make a difference. Kindlydonate towards the purchase of any of the items listed below. Thank you.
1. 3 LG Led 55 inch TV 2. 15(No) -10HP Package Unit Air Conditioner - N1.5 million each 3. 5(No) - 5HP Package Unit Air Conditioner - N600,000 each 4. Toyota Hilux Van - N18 million 5. Toyota Hiace Bus - N18.5 million 6. PTZ Optics 20x-NDI Cameras (5Nos) with accessories - N6,546,000
SUNDAY 25/04/2021 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Stewards on Duty: Group D Colour: WHITE
Theme: BELIEVERS’ ARMOUR FOR THE FIGHT (iii) Shoes of the Gospel of Peace
Celebrant: The Provost O.T. Isaiah 52: 1-12 The Clergy Epistle: Ephesians 6: 10-15 The Clergy Gospel: Luke 9: 1-6 The Provost Address: Revd. Olawole Faloye Prayers: The Clergy - Thanksgiving at the Altar
9.00 a.m. There will be a meeting of The Koinonia.
Theme: BELIEVERS’ ARMOUR FOR THE FIGHT (iii) Shoes of the Gospel of Peace
Cantor: Revd. Henry Mooh Sermon: Canon Residentiary O.T. Isaiah 52: 1-12 N.T. Ephesians 6: 10-15 Reader: Correctional Centre Welfare Ministry Prayer: Revd. Henry Mooh Thanksgiving at the Altar after Mattins: (i) The Young Women’s Christian Association will meet at the Lagos Anglican Diocesan Seminary.
(ii) The Monthly General Meeting of the Cathedral Ladies Helpers’ Union and the Youth Wing will take place at the Lagos Anglican Diocesan Seminary.
(iii) There will be a meeting of the Girls’ Guild at the Lagos Anglican Diocesan Seminary.
Theme: BELIEVERS’ ARMOUR FOR THE FIGHT (iii) Shoes of the Gospel of Peace
Celebrant: Revd. Olusegun Lufadeju O.T. Isaiah 52: 1-12 Fountain of Hope (24NG) Epistle: Ephesians 6: 10-15 Fountain of Hope (24NG) Gospel: Luke 9: 1-6 Revd. Olusegun Lufadeju Address: Ven. Henry Adelegan Prayers: Fountain of Hope (24NG)
After 11.15 a.m. Communion The Statutory Meeting of the Standing Committee will take place at the Chapter House.
WELCOME A warm welcome to this and every worship in this Cathedral. Whether you have come from far or near, may you find real joy and inspiration in this service. We are very happy to see you and hope that you will come again.
GENERAL NOTICES
1. Gift Day 2021 Our traditional Gift Day will hold this year in the context of liturical Rogationtide from Sunday, 9th May 2021 (Rogation Sunday) to Wednesday, 12th May, 2021. It will afford parishioners the opportunity to seek the face of the Lord in prayer and one-on-one counselling session with members of the Cathedral Clergy. Theme is “OFFERING OUR WORK TO GOD” Proverbs 16: 3
2. Greater Chapter Meeting will hold on Tuesday, 27th April, 2021 at 1.00 p.m. at Ayo Rosiji Hall, Cathedral House.
3. Sustentation Dues: The Standing Committee has approved an upward review of the Sustentation/Membership Due from the minimum of N2,600 per annum to N5,000 per annum with effect from this year.
4. Easter Cantata 2021: Tonight at 4.00 p.m. there will be a Cantata on Easter Anthems, Arias and Hymns that will be performed by our Choir. Invite your friends to be part of the programme.
5. Diocesan Easter Festival of Hymns and Anthems - holds next Sunday, 25th April, 2021, at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos at 4.00 p.m.
6. Health Talk: The Cathedral Ladies Helpers’ Union invites interested Parishioners to an online Health Talk on Mental Health and Covid-19 Pandemic on Saturday, 24th April, 2021 at 10.00 a.m. Join via link: bit.ly/LHUHealth talk. Meeting ID:863 7540 3331. Passcode: 857309.
7. (a) Feast of Dedication 2021 Raffle Tickets are available for sale at N2,000 per booklet. Please contact the Chairman - Mrs. ‘Kemi Awodein or YWCA Bookstall.
(b) Feast of Dedication Intra Societal Quiz 2021 - see centre page
8. Couples’ Day 2021 Register to participate in this year’s Couples’ Day which is scheduled to hold on Saturday, 22nd May, 2021 at 9.00 a.m. at the Cathedral Hall. Theme: “SUCCESSFUL PARENTING”. Organizer: The Young Women Fellowship of the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos.
9. The Cathedral Choir: This is to inform all the Choristers under probation to resume for Choir Practice on Tuesday, 20th April, 2021. Boys not older than eight years old are also welcome to join the choir.
10. Vacancy: The Church needs two Male Cleaners. Interested person should address their application to “The Provost, Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos.” Applications should be submitted on or before Monday, 26th April, 2021. Minimum qualification - WASC or SSC.
11. Home Call: We announce the home call of Mr. Oluwatomilola Oni on Wednesday, 14th April, 2021 at the age of 54 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced later: May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
12. 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.
Our sincere appreciation goes to Ms Oghogho Joy Akenuwa for sponsoring our Mid-Week Fellowship for the month of April in thanksgiving to God for her 50th Golden Jubilee birthday which was marked on Thursday, 24th December, 2020. God will continue to grant her good health, joy and happiness throughout the days of her life.
13. (a) Fellowship Hour - Sunday 25/04/2021 Vacant after 7.15 a.m. and 9.15 a.m. Services
(b) Fellowship Hour Booking - May - June, 2021 Sunday, 9/5/2021 - Mr. Christopher Babatunde Spaine after 7.15 a.m. and 9.15 a.m. Services for his 50th Birthday on 12th May, 2021 Sunday, 23/5/2021 - Vacant after 7.15 a.m. and 9.15 a.m. Services Sunday, 13/6/2021 - Vacant after 7.15 a.m. and 9.15 a.m. Services. Sunday, 27/6/2021 - Vacant after 7.15 a.m. and 9.15 a.m. Services.
(c) Fellowship Hour - Parishioners who are not the main hosts of the Fellowship Hour but who wish to celebrate any events in their lives or who will like to simply contribute to the ‘community spirit of the Cathedral are encouraged to do so by providing fruits, cakes, muffins, etc. Such parishioners should please contact Omoba Adegbola Ademola.
(d) Advance Bookings - Fellowship Hour 2021 The following dates are available for booking for Fellowship Hour on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of 2021. Please indicate your preferences on first come first served. 7.15 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Sundays 11&25/7/2021 Vacant Vacant Sunday 8/8/2021 Booked Booked Sunday 22/8/2021 Vacant Vacant Sundays 12&26/9/2021 Vacant Vacant Sunday 10/10/2021 Vacant Vacant Sunday 24/10/2021 Booked Booked Sunday 14/11/2021 Booked Booked Sunday 28/11/2021 Vacant Vacant Sunday 12/12/2021 Vacant Vacant Sunday 26/12/2021 Booked Booked
WELFARE SUB-COMMITTEE Parishioners should please inform either the Welfare Sub-Committee on 08088930045; 0802 787 2516 or Mrs Suror Olorunsogo (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. Mr. Adewole Bashiru (52 yrs): He needs to undergo total hip replacement the cost of the surgery would be
N1,313,500 at National Orthopaedic Hospital Igbobi.
2. Mr. Ariyo Oladeinde Itunuoluwa (61 yrs) - Poor vision): He was diagnosed with Total Retinal Detachment
and would need eye surgery. The cost is N1.8m.
(b) The members of the Social Welfare Service Unit would appreciate the donation of fairly used clothes, shoes
for both young and old, and also food items like Rice, Gari, Beans, Provisions, etc.
PRAYER FOR THE YEAR Heavenly Father, what a privilege and joy it is to have the freedom to draw near to Your throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find help in time of need. We thank You for the days of our lives - the past, the present and the future - they are all in Your hand. Father as the days get darker and wickedness increases, we ask that Your presence will go with us in all our journeys; grant us wisdom and courage to face the time and tides of this year, empower us with Your strength and make us victorious in all our battles - physical and spiritual, through the merit of the Captains of our Salvation, Jesus Christ our Lord. (Amen)
TEXT: DEUTERONOMY 20:4
STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF CHRIST MY KING SS&S 877 Tune: Standing on the promises of Christ, my King 1. Standing on the promises of Christ, my King, Through eternal ages let his praises ring; Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, Standing on the promises of God.
Standing, standing, Standing on the promises of God, my Savior; Standing, standing, I’m standing on the promises of God.
2. Standing on the promises that cannot fail. When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, By the living Word of God I shall prevail, Standing on the promises of God.
3. Standing on the promises I now can see Perfect, present cleansing in the blood for me Standing in the liberty where Christ makes free Standing on the promises of God.
4. Standing on the promises of Christ, the Lord, Bound to Him eternally by love’s strong cord, Overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword, Standing on the promises of God.
5. Standing on the promises I cannot fall, Listening every moment to the Spirit’s call, Resting in my Saviour as my All in all, Standing on the promises of God.
ATTENDANCE FOR LAST WEEK SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER - 11/04/2021
7.15 a.m. Holy Communion(Youtube 188/Facebook 289 views)..... 177 9.15 a.m. Choral Mattins .....(Youtube 328/Facebook 270 views)..161 11.15 a.m. Sung Eucharist (Youtube 132/Facebook 170 views)...... 171
Week-Day Services - Saturday - Friday HC HC Saturday Wednesday 10/04/2021 6 14/04/2021 24
Monday Thursday 12/04/2021 12 15/04/2021 17
Tuesday Friday 13/04/2021 23 16/04/2021 88
Coming Events (May, 2021)
01/5/2021 - Girls’ and Ladies Day at Faith Plaza 02/5/2021 - 154th Anniversary and 75th Feast of Dedication 02/5/2021 - Synod Opening Service 8/5/2021 - Diocesan Women of Grace Annual Retreat at Faith Plaza 8/5/2021 - Cathedral Missionary Society - Revival in Lagos Island. 16/5/2021 - Cathedral Missionary Society General Meeting 16/5/2021 - Choirwives’/Parents Association General Meeting.
SOUL FOOD 16/2021
“Therefore, put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then… with the breastplate of righteousness in place.” - Ephesians 6:13&14
“For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.” - Matthew 5:20
The second piece of armour the believers need for the fight is the Breastplate of Righteousness. Historically, in the uniform of a Roman Soldier, the Breastplate was a soldier’s protection for his chest and abdominal areas including the shoulders and particularly the vital organs such as the heart and lungs. It was generally made of iron or bronze band with overlapping pieces of metal.
In Ephesians 6:15, Paul presents Righteousness as the believers’ breastplate armour to protects their vital spiritual organs during battle with the enemy. The human heart is a battlefield for the two forces of light and darkness. It is constantly under the struggle of who controls it. A believer who will be victorious must be dressed in the Breastplate of righteousness as he faces the struggle.
Theologically, Righteousness describes the state of being acceptable to God or being right with Him. In common parlance, it is the quality of being morally correct or justifiable. In the Old Testament, Righteousness is often connected to carrying out the law of God. The Psalmist identifies the Righteous as the “one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on His law day and night.” Psalm 1:1&2
Adam Clarke says: “As the breastplate defends the heart and lungs, and all those vital functionaries that are contained in what is called the region of the thorax; so (this) righteousness defends everything on which the man’s spiritual existence depends.” Every Christian has vital spiritual organ which needs to be guarded above all else. The Bible in Proverbs 4:23 says, “Keep your heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”
Jesus gives us insight into the nature of righteousness that protects the believers in the Sermon on the Mount, (Matthew 5:20) He says to be victorious in the battle of life, a believer’s righteousness must surpass that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the Law. In other words, the righteousness of the Pharisees and the teacher of the Law is defective and impotent to earn God’s backing in the fight against the enemy. Jesus denounced the “righteousness” of the Pharisees and the Teachers of the Law because it was based on outward, visible actions. It was not necessarily a righteousness based on the heart and on devotion to God. Theirs was a righteousness based on doing things to earn the praise of men. For example, they prayed and fasted, but did so to impress those who would see them and not out of love for God. They avoided adultery but lusted after those with whom they avoided adultery. They did not kill or commit violent acts against their enemies but held bitterness in their hearts toward them. They did all the right things which would convince their peers that they were righteous but not out of devotion to God. Breastplate of Righteousness is not about saying one thing and doing another. It is not about presenting oneself pious and holy in the sight of men while neglecting devotion and love for God and others. Rather, it is being morally right and justifiable before God who is Judge of all. Like Paul not having our own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith. (Philippians 3:9; also see Galatians 2:16). We know from the Scripture that our self-righteousness cannot protects our hearts, for “all our righteousness are as filthy rags” (Isaiah 64:6).
The Breastplate of Righteousness is a gift obtained by faith (Romans 1:17, 5:17). In the Old Testament, the patriarch Abraham believed God, and his faith was counted to him for righteousness (cf Genesis 15:6; Romans 4:3, 20-22). In Isaiah 59, the Lord put on righteousness as a breastplate and went out to fight evil and corruption. “And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore, his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him. For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing and was clad with zeal as a cloak.” (Isaiah 59:16-17). The Lord shares this righteousness with His children, Paul in 2Corinthians 5:21 affirms that our righteousness comes only from God who made Jesus who knew no sin to be sin so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
To be right with God and be acceptable to Him, we must come to Him by faith through Jesus Christ our Righteousness. We are to let the light of Christ shine to those around us and follow the Lord’s leading in doing “good works” (see Matthew 5:16; Ephesians 2:10; Titus 2:14). Such works may involve standing firm against injustice (Leviticus 19:15), meeting the needs of the poor and fatherless (Psalm 82:3-4), and defending the helpless (Proverbs 31:8-9). These are all practical manifestations of the Lord’s righteousness.
I pray that the Lord will clothe us with His righteousness and lead us to victory in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Have a Blessed Week!
The one who serves among you,
Very Revd. Adebola Ojofeitimi Provost Prince ‘Dapo Opeaye...... People’s Warden Mr. Adeyinka Shonekan...... Provost’s Warden Mr. Tunde Sosan - 070 316 91851, 081 369 95393 ..Master of the Music and Organist Revd. Henry Mooh - 0803 218 4422...... Altar Servers/Care Ministry Revd. Olusegun Lufadeju - 0703 847 8142... Children’s Church/Missionary Society Revd. Dr. Oluwaseun M. Adeyemi - 0806 462 5305 Revd Olawole Faloye - 0806 620 9914...... Prison/Youth Revd. Canon Emmanuel Fadipe - 0803 435 9230...... Elders’ Fellowship/SWSU Ven. Henry Adelegan - 0816 535 5634 ...... Harvest Sub-Committee Very Revd. Adebola Ojofeitimi - 0810 300 6551 ...... Evangelism
Rt. Revd. Dr. Humphrey Bamisebi Olumakaiye,Ph.D Diocesan Bishop
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