1 3, Ajele Street, Lagos, Nigeria CELEBRANT: THE VICAR THEME: ACCEPTING GOD’S HOLY WILL ADVENT FOUR. 1. Opening Hymn - CH. 99 (Tune: St. Cecilia) 2. Worship Songs 3. Introductory Sentence: A Virgin shall conceive and bear a Son and His name shall be called Emmanuel, God with us. Matthew 1:23. 4. Preparation To The Collects (Pages 1-8) 5. Collect: Heavenly Father, You chose the Virgin Mary to be the Mother of our Lord and Saviour: fill us with Your grace that in all things, we may like her, accept Your Holy Will and with her rejoice in Your salvation, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 6. Epistle - Rom. 1:1-7 (Postulant Niyi Adeluwoye) 7. The Gradual Hymn - CH. 98 (Tune: Winchester New) 8. The Gospel: Luke 1:26-38a (Canon Adekunle Dina) 9. Sermon - The Vicar 10. The Nicene Creed 11. Intercession: (Page12) - Revd. Samuel A. Idowu 12. Procession of Elements and Offertory CH. 122 (Tune: Forest Green) 13. The Eucharistic Prayer (Pages 22 -31) 14. The Distribution: CH. 113 (Tune: Gaudete) 15. The Ablution: CH. 96 (Tune: Regent Square) (Collection of Offering /Envelopes/ Mission Seed) 16. Post Communion Sentence: And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all mankind together will see it. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken. Isaiah 40:5. 17. Post Communion Prayer (Pages. 33 -34) 18. Testimony Time 19. Altar Call - Contribution Cards - General Thanksgiving & Tithing. 20. Notices - 21. Prophetic Prayer - Isaiah 26:3 (Revd Samuel A. Idowu) 22. Benediction 23. Withdrawal Hymn - CH. 107 (Tune: Mendelssohn) 10.00A.M-ISINOWURO(CHRISTMAS) READERS ATTENTION PLEASE. Readers shall introduce the passage only with the topic and proceed to read the passage. Do not mention the Bible reference please. End with, This is the word of God. CELEBRANT - THE VICAR THEME: THE FORERUNNER ADVENT THREE 1. Organ Prelude: Prelude and Fugue by J. S. Bach 2. Processional Hymn: CH CS 49 - Once in Royal David City (Tune: Irby) 3. Introductory Sentence - A Virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and His name shall be called Emmanuel, God with us. Matthew 1:23 4. Bidding Prayer - Alufa Ijo 5. Introductory Carol: CH. 112 - O Little Town of Bethlehem (Tune: Forest Green) 6. First Reading - The Temptation and Fall of man - Gen. 3:1-24 Dr. (Mrs.) Folake Sanwoolu 7. Carol (i) The First Nowel (Arranged by David Willcock) (ii)Jesu Oba Mimo - Ayo Bankole 8. Second Reading - Promises to Abraham - Gen. 12:1-4 Mr. Ade Ajanaku 9. Carol (i) Ding Dong Merrily (ii)Oh, that the Lord would Guide my ways 10. Third Reading - The Goverment of the Promise Son - Isaiah 9:2-7 Mrs. Akeredolu Abiola 11. CH. 104 - While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks - Choir & Congregation 12. Fourth Reading - The Peace That Christ Will Bring - Isaiah 11:1-9 - Dr. Adeniyi Balogun 13. Carol (i) E Je Ke Jo Yo - (David Aim) (ii) Sing Lullaby - Basquel Noel (iii) Ibike - Ijaw Song - Edited by Laz Ekwueme 14. Fifth Reading - The Prophet in Exile Forsees the Coming of the Glory of the Lord - Isaiah 60:1-10
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3, Ajele Street, Lagos, Nigeria
CELEBRANT: THE VICARTHEME: ACCEPTING GOD’S HOLY WILL
ADVENT FOUR.
1. Opening Hymn - CH. 99 (Tune: St. Cecilia)
2. Worship Songs
3. Introductory Sentence: A Virgin shall conceive and bear a Son and His name shall be called Emmanuel, God with us. Matthew 1:23.
4. Preparation To The Collects (Pages 1-8)
5. Collect:Heavenly Father, You chose the Virgin Mary to be the Mother of our Lord and Saviour: fill us with Your grace that in all things, we may like her, accept Your Holy Will and with her rejoice in Your salvation, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Readers shall introduce the passage only with the topicand proceed to read the passage. Do not mention the
Bible
reference please. End with, This is the word of God.
CELEBRANT - THE VICAR
THEME: THE FORERUNNER ADVENT THREE
1. Organ Prelude: Prelude and Fugue by J. S. Bach2. Processional Hymn: CH CS 49 - Once in Royal David City
(Tune: Irby)3. Introductory Sentence - A Virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and His name shall be called Emmanuel, God with us. Matthew 1:234. Bidding Prayer - Alufa Ijo5. Introductory Carol: CH. 112 - O Little Town of Bethlehem
(Tune: Forest Green)6. First Reading - The Temptation and Fall of man -
Gen. 3:1-24 Dr. (Mrs.) Folake Sanwoolu7. Carol (i) The First Nowel (Arranged by David Willcock)
(ii)Jesu Oba Mimo - Ayo Bankole8. Second Reading - Promises to Abraham - Gen. 12:1-4
Mr. Ade Ajanaku9. Carol (i) Ding Dong Merrily
(ii)Oh, that the Lord would Guide my ways 10. Third Reading - The Goverment of the Promise Son -
Isaiah 9:2-7 Mrs. Akeredolu Abiola11. CH. 104 - While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
- Choir & Congregation12. Fourth Reading - The Peace That Christ Will Bring -
Isaiah 11:1-9 - Dr. Adeniyi Balogun13. Carol (i) E Je Ke Jo Yo - (David Aim)
(ii) Sing Lullaby - Basquel Noel (iii) Ibike - Ijaw Song - Edited by Laz Ekwueme
14. Fifth Reading - The Prophet in Exile Forsees the Coming of the Glory of the Lord - Isaiah 60:1-10
Mrs. Remi Akinmade15 CH. 108 - O Come All Ye Faithful -
Arranged by David Willcock16. Carol - O Thou that Tellest - G. F. Handel - Solo/Chorus
(Solo by Amoye Tunde)17. Sixth Reading - Tells of the Birth of Jesus -
St. Matthew 1:18-25 - Mr. Yomi Amoye18. Carol (i) A Babe is Born Iwys by Edward Baliston
(ii)N Ne Neku Nwa - Laz Ekwueme19. Seventh Reading - The Shepherds go to the Manger-
St. Luke 2:1-7 Very Rev Omololu Yinka20. Hymn - I.O.M. 81 - Gbo Eda Orun Nkorin (Mendelssohn)
- Choir & Congregation21. Carol (i) Deck the Hall - Arranged by David Willcock
(ii)Kings of Orient - J. H. Hopkins (Arranged by David Willcock)
22. Eighth Reading - The Wise Men are Led by the Stars to Jesus - St. Matthew 2:1-12 Dr. C. O. Kolade23. Carol (i) O Holy Night - Solo & Chorus
(ii) Keresimesi yi made o, eyin eniyan (iii) Messiah Baba Mi by Ayo Oluranti - Solo & Chorus
24. Nineth Lesson - Unfold the Great Mystery of the Incarnation - St. John 1:1-14 Revd Samuel A. Idowu
25. Hymn - I.O.M. 84 - Ayo Kun Okan Wa Loni (Tune: Gaudete)26. Address - The Vicar27. Hymn - I.O.M. 86 - (Tune: Neander, Kensing New)
(Sunday Collection Will Be Taken)28. Thanksgiving
- Contribution Cards- General Thanksgiving/Tithing - Thanksgiving after Daughter’s
Wedding Mr. M. A. Ogunoye29. Notices - Briefing - Report from Lekki Committee30. Prophetic Prayer - Isaiah 26:3 - Canon Adekunle Dina31. Benediction32. Carol: We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Choir Only)33. Withdrawal Hymn I.O.M. 76 - (Tune: Stand up for Jesus)
Mission: The Rt Revd. Duke Akamisoko, Bishop of Kubwa - (Abuja,
Nigeria). The Venerable J. O. Adebayo; The Synod Secretary, Diocese
of Ilesha South West and the Assistant Synod Secretaries. Mrs. Chizoba Ikeri; Mrs. Abigail Omolola Olorundare; Mr.
Etinam Abraham.
Nigeria:- All Widower in Nigeria- Peaceful Co-Existence
Lagos:- All Secretariats- All Artisans
St. Peter’s Church- The Joy of Christmas- Divine Intervention- God’s Protection
Family Prayer: - Late Bro. Ayotunde Osinibi’s Family - Pa. E. O. Badero’s Family - Late Pa. I. A. Otusanya’s Family - Late Pa. F. A. I. Adelaja’s Family
- Late Mama Aduke Palmer’s Family - Mr. Abiodun Olabode Ogunbela’s Family - Late Pa. & Ma. Joseph Oluwole’s Family - Late Prince Ayebo Stephen’s Family - Late MAma Selina A. Oshinkanlu’s Family - Papa & Mama L. O. Solade’s Family - Mrs. Mijo Martins’ Family - Mr. & Mrs. Mate’s Family - Omoba Akinsanya’s Family - Sis. T. O. Rabiu’s Family
Business Breakthrough Prayer: - Shade Beauty Photo Concept- Sisi Ologe Make-Up- Holy Trinity School- Internet System- Investment Center- Larryfem Private School.- Paints & Coating Tech Ltd- Master Crown Rentals
12noon Wedding Service of Miss. Adedoyin Ogunsanwo & Mr. Oluwajuwon Egbekoya.
Please Note that Christmas & New Year Break for early morning Communion will commence on 24th Dec., 2018 till 6th Jan., 2019 Full activities starts on the 7th Jan., 2019.
3, Ajele Street, Lagos, Nigeria
W O M E N ’S C O R N E RNOTICES.
1. Girls’ Ladies’ Guild Christmas Fiesta at Faith Flaza on the 8th Dec., 2018 by 10am.
2. Girls’ Ladies’ Guild Christmas Fiesta at St.
Paul’s Church, Breadfruit on the 9th Dec.,
2018 by 10am.
3. Mother’s Union Get-Together - Diocese - Dec.
11th, 2018 by 1.00pm.
4. Diocesan Clergy Wives Get-Together - Dec.
15th, 2018 by 1pm.
5 Women’s Annual Thanksgiving - Parish by
10am on 9th December, 2018.
6. Hosting of Lagos Archdeaconry Christmas
Party on 16th Dec., 2018 by 1.pm.7. Parish Women Christmas GetTogether on 19th Dec.,
2018 by 4.00p.m.CONTRIBUTION CARD
FORTH SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH
SPIRITUAL VITAMIN FOR THE MONTH:“ Enter into His gates with thanksgiving
and into His courts with praise. Be thanksful to Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting. And His truth endures to all generations”
Psalm 100:4-5.
UP COMING EVENT.
1. Tuesday, 25th Dec., 2018 - Christmas Day Service by 10.00am
Centenary Diet Mar. 6 - Home Cells 5pm or 6pm Mufti40 days Special Apr. 20Journey in His Word
Centenary April 28 Our Saviour’s 4pm MuftiFestival of Hymns Church, TBS
Nehemiah’s May 4 Our Saviour’s 9am MuftiSummit Church, TBS
Centenary Synod May 5-9 Cathedral/ Our 4pm at the Mufti Saviour’s TBS Cathedral Sunday,
8am at Our Saviour’sMonday – Wednesday, 9am at Faith Plaza on Thursday
Collection of From Centenary Book 10am MuftiCentenary June 1 tours starting fromSignatures 29 Marina to All
Archdeaconries in The Diocese
Centenary July 15-21 Parishes/ As organized MU,WG,GGWomen’s Archdeaconries by UniformConference/Week Faith Plaza Women’s Office
Centenary Youth July 31 – Youth Camp As organized by T-ShirtConference Aug. 3 Ground Directorate of Youth
Igbooye
Centenary August 7-10 Faith Plaza/ As organized by T-ShirtChildren’s Camp CMS the Sunday School
Directorate.
The Memorial August 1-21 All Churches 5pm or 6pm Mufti21 Days Fasting & Prayers
Mega Prayer August 21 Faith Plaza 3-6pm T-ShirtConvocation
Choir Festival/ Sept. As Planned by MuftiCompetition Sub-Committee
Bishop’s Cup/ Sept. As Planned by Lagos Diocesan T-Shirt
Football Sub-Committee FC/Football TeamCompetition LaunchMatches – Archdeaconry
Centenary Oct. 13-19 All Parishes As organized by MuftiHealth Week Diocesan Health
Commission
Centenary Oct. 19 As Planned by 8am T-ShirtHealth Walk Sub-Committee
Centenary Nov. 2 As Planned by 11am – 4pmGallery 100 Years Sub-Committee
Lagos Citywide Nov. 27-29 National Stadium 5pm daily T-ShirtUnity Crusade
Cultural Day Nov. 30 Cricket Pitch 10am Traditional Wears
Anniversary Dec. 4 All Soul’s Church, 11am MuftiLecture Lekki
Festival of Faith Dec. 7 Faith Plaza 8am T-Shirt
Anniversary Dec. 8 Cathedral & All All Services AnkaraThanksgiving Parishes
Award & Gala Dec. 9 City Hall, Catholic MuftiNight Mission Street, Lagos
Centenary Dec. 10 Cathedral Church 11am AnkaraThanksgiving of Christ, Marina
B IBLE STUDY
9 .0 0 A.M. - 9 .4 5 A.M.
Sub Theme/8: Benefits Of A Life That Pleases God.Topic: Delivered, Celebrated And Promoted.Text: Daniel 3:16-30.Aims: i) To realise that God rewards absolute faith in,
and loyalty to, Him;ii) To strive to please God so as to be rewarded
thus.
Introduction: The dangerous decision of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego (The Three Hebrews) to defy the king’s command to bow down to his brazen idol was not out of a carnal desire to become famous. It was based on their conviction that only Jehovah deserves their worship, and; they were ready to die for it. That pleased God and evoked His intervention. God’s intervention overawed Nebuchadnezzar and caused him to acknowledge the God of Israel. The Three Hebrews became heroes and were exalted above their peers as we find similarly in I Sam.2:30; Psa.91:14.
Study Guide1. What do you think was the strong motivation for the
extremely dangerous choice of the Three Hebrews? Dan. 3: 16-18; Cf. Heb.11:24-27.
2. The Three Hebrews believed in the power of God to deliver as well as His sovereign will to let them die in that fire. What lesson is there for us in our walk with God?
3. What can we learn from the effect of their deliverance on King Nebuchadnezzar? Dan. 3: 24-30.
4. Read Dan. 3:30 again.a. Does enduring persecution necessarily lead to divine
b. If they had died in the fire, do you think it would have affected the Almightiness of God adversely? Cf. Acts 7:58 and 8:1-3 with 22:20; Mark 15:39.
Conclusion: The true Christian spirit recognizes the sovereignty of God and would not readily sell out even at the greatest threat to one’s life, welfare or wellbeing. Those who choose to suffer with Him, He honours. The three Hebrew youths understood this, decided to go with God, and have thus left us a very significant example as follows.
Food For Thought: The greater the risk, the greater the glory.
Memory Verse: Dan. 3: 17, 18.
23rd December Leader: Postulant Adeluwoye
30th December Leader: Postulant Adeluwoye
B IBLE STUDY
9 .0 0 A.M. - 9 .4 5 A.M.
Eka Akori/8: Awon Anfani Aye To Wu Olorun.Ori Oro: Didasile, Sise Ajoyo Ati Gbigbega Ibi Kika: Danieli 3: 16-30Erongba: i. Lati mu da wa loju pe Olorun maa n pin ere fun igbagbo Kikun ninu Re ati ifokantan si I,
ii. Lati lakaka lati wu Olorun ki a ba le gba ere bee.
Ifaara: Ipinu to lewu ti Sadraki, Mesaki ati Abedinego se (Awon Heberu meta) lati ko ase oba lati foribale fun ere fadaka re ki ise lati inu eran ara wa lati di olokiki.Sugbon o duro lori igbagbo won pe Jehofa nikan ijosin won ye fun, ti won si setan lati ku fun Un. Eyi wu Olorun,O si da si oro won. Idasi Olorun deruba Nebukadinesari, o si mu ki o wariri fun Olorun Israeli. Awon Heberu Meteeta wa di akoni a sigbe won ga ju awon elegbe won lo.Bia se ri ohun to da bee ni I Sam. 2:30; Saam. 91:14.
Atona Eko:1. Kin ni o ro pe o je ohun ti o n ti awon Heberu Mateeta lati
yan ipa to lewu to bee? Dan. 3: 16-18; fi we. Heb. 11: 24- 27.
2. Awon Heberu mateeta gbagbo ninu agbara Olorun lati gba won, ati wipe ti o ba wu Olorun,O le ma gba won ninu ife isakoso Re. Eko wo lari ko lara won ninu irin wa pelu Olorun?
3. Kin ni a le ko lati inu igbala won lori aye oba Nebukadinesari? Dan. 3: 21-30
4. Ka Dan. 3:30 lekan sii.
a. Nje fifi ara da inunibini pandandan lati mu ibukun atokewa wa? Matt. 19: 2a, 2Timo. 2:12; 1 Pet. 5:10, ifi 2:10.
b. Ti o ba se pe won ku sinu ina, nje o ro pe eyi le yi jije Alagbara Olorun po? Fi we Ise A.7: 58 ati 8: 1-3 pelu 22:20; Maku 15:39.
Ikadii: Emi Kristieni tooto wa labe agbara isakoso Olorun, kosi ni bohun labe ideruba lori emi, ilera ati igbe aye alaafia Re. Awon ti oba setan lati jiya fun un, O maa n bu ola fun won.Eyiye awon odo Heberu meta yii, won si pinnu lati te le Olorun, won siti ipa bayii fi apeere rere le le fun wa lati tele.
Fun Ironu: Bi ewu ba ti to, ni ogo yoo se po to.
Ese Akosori: Dan. 3: 17-18.
23rd December Leader: Canon Kunle Dina 30th December Leader: : Canon Kunle Dina
BIRTHDAYS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER.Dec-01 Adebajo DotunDec-02 Adeniji AdesegunDec-02 Rabiu Titilayo OlajumokeDec-02 Falaiye Johnson FunsoDec-03 Craig Adefunke A.Dec-05 Mate DamilolaDec-06 Adeyemi Emily AdebisiDec-08 Ilori LaideDec-09 Davies ToluwalopeDec-09 Adeogun OluwamayowaDec-11 Daramola Naomi AdepejuDec-12 Remi-tayo Olugbenga Dec-12 Rabiu Adekunle Dec-12 Mate Mojisola AdetoroDec-12 Adeogun Adetunji AdegboyegaDec-12 Daramola E. A. Dec-13 Atiku O.Dec-13 A. B. AdefuyeDec-14 Daniel Adebiyi CondeDec-15 Bajulaiye SegunDec-15 Tayo AdedayoDec-16 Williams AbioyeDec-16 Oke Abiodun AdesumboDec-16 Oyediran AbiodunDec-16 Adetola Folake AdemodDec-16 Odunayo Da-SilvaDec-17 Toluwanimi WilliamsDec-17 Gabriel Oluwadamilare SodeDec-19 Ojediran Abiodun B.Dec-20 Balogun Tokunbo F.Dec-20 William AbiodunDec-20 Dosunmu OluwatoyinDec-20 Adeniyi Emmanuel Oluwatobi Dec-20 Oyelade Olusegun
Education 12,140Sunday School Offering 6,050Progressive Army of Christ Anniv. Thanksgiving 122,135Donation towards Prison Visitation (C.A.L.S) 10,000Donation to Ile Anu (C.A.L.S) 25,000Social Welfare Anniv. Thanksgiving 5,400Remember Pa. Olufemi & Mama Cecilia Savage 8,010Church Maintenance 155,000Tithes 150,500Tithes Online GTB 10,000+36,000 46,000
Lekki Project FundSocial Welfare 10,000Remem. of Mr. Olufem T. & Mrs. Cecilia Savage 100,000 110,000
Family HarvestAdditional Mrs L. M. Ige’s Family 2,200 Mr. Olatun de Babarinsa’s Family 75,000+$565Chief Femi Akinmade’s Family 73,500
Tithes By Envelopes2,000+1,000+1,000+1,000+1,000+1,800+200+500+500+1,500+1,000+200+200+1,000(0101)+2,300+300+3,500+500+5,000+5,500+2,000(188)+2,500+1,000+100,000
NOT ICE S1a. Greetings We welcome you to this service. This Church is a community
that cares for its members, visitors and guests. We are committed to helping all become the individuals that God intends them to be. We are happy to see you today. God bless you for coming. The clergy will be ready to welcome you after this service or anytime you choose to come or call. God bless you!
2a. Diocesan Charismatic Healing ServiceThe Next Edition of this programme comes up on Sunday, 6th January, 2019 by 4p.m. Venue is the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina. Please come one, come all. Your testimony is assured.
b. Monthly Anointing ServiceJoin the Diocesan at the Monthly Anointing Service at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos every First Day of every Month at 5:30-6:45am is 100% Pray-Through Session. Come and be bless.
c. Power for the New Month Please don’t forget to attend our programme Power for the
new month scheduled to hold on 1st - 3rd of every month at 6a.m. - 7a.m in our Church. God bless you as you come.
3a. P.C.C. Emergency Meeting An emergency meeting of P.C.C. will hold immediately after Holy Communion Service today in the Church Auditorium. Please take note and be punctual.
b. P.C.C. Statutory MeetingDate: Tuesday, 18th December, 2018Time: 5pmVenue: Justice Omololu Hall.All participant should please take note and be punctual.
4. Home Call - Dr. Frederick Folabora Fasehun
We annonuce the Home Call of Dr. Frederick Isiotan Folabora Fasehun who passed unto eternal glory on the 1st of December, 2018, Aged 83 Years.
Burial Details are as stated:Service of Song on Monday, 7th January, 2019 at St. Peter’s Church, 3, Ajele Street, Lagos by 5pm.
Lying in State on Tuesday, 8th January, 2019 at Century Hotels, Ago Palace Way, Okota, Isolo, Lagos by 12 noon - 7pm.
Wake Keep on Tuesday, 8th January, 2019 at Century Hotels, Ago Palace Way, Okota, Isolo, Lagos by 5pm.
Commendation Service on Wednesday, 9th January, 2019 at St. Peter’s Church, 3, Ajele Street, Lagos by 9am.
Lying in State on Wednesday, 9th January, 2019 at No 17-19 Oke Dibo Street, Ondo, Ondo State by 5pm.
Wake Keep on Wednesday, 9th January, 2019 at No 17-19 Oke Dibo Street, Ondo, Ondo State by 5pm.
Burial Service on Thursday, 10th January, 2019 at 10am at The Cathedral of St. Stephen, Oke Aluko, Ondo, Ondo State.
Outing Service on Sunday, 13th January, 2019 at 10am at St. Peter’s Church (Faji), Lagos.
5. Banns of MarriageI hereby pubilsh the banns of marriage between Miss. Adedoyin Ogunsanwo & Mr. Oluwajuwon Egbekoya. If there is any cause why these two may not be lawfully joined in marriage, this should be made known. This is the third time of asking.
6. A Day With GodDate: 19th January, 2018Time: 9.00amTheme: Now that you are with Jesus - Acts 4:13
7. Prison Visitation St. Peter’s Church Prison Welfare will be visiting the Kirikiri
Female Prison on Friday, 28th Dec., 2018. We solicit for support from members. God bless you as you do so.
8. Church Need The church need 4nos 2HP Panasonic Split Air-Conditioner
(Wordrope Type).
9. The Keys Magazine Christmas Edition Parishioners are invited to send articles to be published in the Christmas Edition of the revived Keys Magazine. Please let your write up be centered on Christian religion. You may put in article on special areas like health, culture, hygiene, environment among others. Youths should be fully involved. Your article to reach the Vicar or Mr. Soremekun on or before the 15th November 2018. Please type using double spacing or let your handwriting be legible.
For adverts in the revived magazine, you are advised to submit your Artworks or draft on or before November 25. We have inner cover page, full page, quarter and half pages all in colour. The Cost is moderate.
10. Job Opportunity A Church Organisation requires the services of:
Position Admin ManagerQualification ICAN or EquivalentExperience 2 - 3 years
Apply through the Vicar, St. Peter’s Church (Faji) Lagos.11. Sponsorship Opportunity
An Indigent candidate has opportunity to apply for sponsorship at Archbishop Abiodun Adetiloye Memorial Comprehensive College Igboye, Epe. Applicant must be truly Indigent and should apply through the Vicar, St. Peter’s Church (Faji) Lagos.
12. Toilet AllocationPlease be informed that the new toilet is strictly for the adults that worship in the Main Auditorium and Chapel. Others and Sunday School Children should make use of the toilet in the Justice Omololu Hall it is in good condition for use. Thank You.
13. Online PaymentThe P.O.S. is now available for transactions. Kindly contact the Wardens for more details.
E- PAYMENT.Parishioners can pay their tithes, levies, donations etc, directly into any of the Church accounts as stated below:First Bank - 2000518837.GTBank - 0003302782.
YEAR 2018 ANNIVERSARIES
SOCIETY DATE
FASTING & PRAYER 15TH-19TH JANUARY
GUILD OF STEWARDS 11TH FEBRUARY
REVIVAL 4TH-7TH MARCH
GOODWILL SOCIETY 18TH MARCH
EASTER CANTATA 8TH APRIL
MOTHERS’ UNION 15TH APRIL
LADIES/GIRLS’ GUILD 15TH APRIL
EGBE IRETI 29TH APRIL
YOUTH CHRISTIAN BAND 6TH MAY
CHRIST MORNING STARS 6TH MAY
ROGATION SUNDAY 6TH MAY
ROGATION WEEK ACTIVITIES 7TH - 9TH MAY
LAGOS DIOCESAN SYNOD 6TH - 9TH MAY
HARVEST LAUNCH 13TH MAY
PRAYER WARRIORS/EVANGELICAL 20TH MAY
YOUNG MEN CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION 27TH MAY
LADIES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 3RD JUNE
INAUGURATION OF LEKKI ARCHDEACONRY 9TH JUNE
EGBE IFELOJU 10TH JUNE
ST. PETER’S BROTHERHOOD 17TH JUNE
CHRISTIAN LEAGUE 17TH JUNE
REVIVAL 24TH JUNE
OLUWA YIO PESE 1ST JULY
CHRIST LITTLE BAND 1ST JULY
STATE / CULTURAL HARVEST 8TH JULY
EGBEIYE&AKINMORIN(HARVEST) 15TH JULY
LAUNCHING OF LEKKI FUND RAISING 15TH JULY
ELDERS FELLOWSHIP 22ND JULY
PRAYING BAND 22ND JULY
COMMUNITY HYMN SINGING (4:00PM) 22ND JULY
DIOCESAN DAY 29TH JULY
CHILDREN / YOUTH HARVEST 5TH AUGUST
VICAR’S 1ST PART ANNUAL LEAVE6TH - 25TH AUGUST
ANGLICAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP 19TH AUGUST
PSALMODY 26TH AUGUST
CHRISTIAN COMPANIONS 26TH AUGUST
PROFESSIONAL HARVEST 2ND SEPT.
GOOD HOPE SOCIETY 2ND SEPT.
SCRIPTURE UNION 9TH SEPT.
ALTAR SERVERS GUILD 9TH SEPT.
BUSY BEES 16TH SEPT.
REVIVAL 30TH SEPT.
BOYS & GIRLS BRIGADE 30TH SEPT.
ADULT HARVEST 7TH OCTOTBER
LOVE FEAST 14TH OCTOBER
LADIES FRIENDLY SOCIETY 14TH OCTOBER
EGBE IRUGBIN 21ST OCTOBER
SHEPHERDS FOR CHRIST 21ST OCTOBER
MEDICAL SOCIETY 21ST OCTOBER
ST. PAUL IDANRE-DIASPORA HARVEST 21ST OCTOBER-2PM
WOMEN’S GUILD 28TH OCTOBER
CHOIR FESTIVAL 28TH OCTOBER
LADY HELPER’S UNION 4TH NOVEMBER
VICAR’S 2ND PART ANNUAL LEAVE 5TH - 26TH NOVEMBER
GLEANERS HARVEST 11TH NOVEMBER
LADY WORKER’S UNION 11TH NOVEMBER
CHRISTIAN TORCH BEARER 18TH NOVEMBER
MEN’S FRIENDLY SOCIETY 25TH NOVEMBER
IRAWO SASA/SUN. SCHOOL 25TH NOVEMBER
ADVENT CAROL 2ND DECEMBER
CHRIST AUX. LADIES SOCIETY 2ND DECEMBER
REVIVAL (PRAISE MARATHON) 9TH-12TH DECEMBER
WOMEN’S THANKSGIVING DAY 9TH DECEMBER
PROGRESSIVE ARMY OF CHRIST 16TH DECEMBER
SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICE MINISTRY 16TH DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS CAROL 23RD DECEMBER
Oh, that the Lord would guide my ways
1. Oh, that the Lord would guide my ways,To keep His statutes still!Oh, that my God would grant me peaceTo know and do His will!
2. Order my footsteps by Thy word,And make my heart sincere;Let sin have no dominion, Lord,But keep my conscience clear.
3. Assist my soul, too apt to stray,A stricter watch to keep;And, should I e’er forget Thy way,Restore Thy wandering sheep.
4. Make me to walk in Thy commands;‘Tis a delightful road;Nor let my lips, or heart, or handsOffend against my God.
MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Text: Matt. 1:21 – She will give birth to a Son, and you shall give him the name Jesus because he will save his people from their sins.
CHRISTMAS is a major Christian festival; Christmas is the most recent in origin. The name, contraction of the term “Christ’s Mass,” – (Celebration) did not come into use until the Middle Ages. In the early centuries Christians were much more likely to celebrate the day of a person’s death than the person’s birthday. Very early in its history the church had an annual observance of the death of Christ and also honoured many of the early martyrs on the day of their death. Before the fourth century, churches in the East – Egypt, Asia Minor, and Antioch – observed Epiphany, the manifestation of God to the world, celebrating Christ’s baptism, His birth, and the visit of the magi.
In the early part of the fourth century, Christians in Rome began to celebrate the birth of Christ. The practice spread widely and rapidly, so the most parts of Christian world observed the new festival by the end of the century. In the fourth century the controversy over the nature of Christ, whether He was truly God or a created being, led to an increased emphasis on the doctrine of the incarnation, the affirmation that
“the Word became flesh” (John 1:14 HCSB). It is likely that the urgency to proclaim the incarnation was an important factor in the spread of the celebration of Christmas.
No evidence remains about the exact date of the birth of Christ. The December 25 date was chosen as much for practical reasons as for theological ones. Throughout the Roman Empire, various festivals were held in conjunction with the winter solstice. In Rome,
the Feast of the Unconquerable Sun celebration the beginning of the return of the sun. When Christianity became the religion of the Empire, the church either had to suppress the festivals or transform them. The winter solstice seemed an appropriate time to celebrate Christ’s birth. Thus, the festival of the sun became a festival of the Son, the Light of the world. Jn. 12:14 – “I have come into the world as a light”, Jn. 8:12 – I am the light of the world.
Jesus is the Greek form of the Hebrew word yeshua – “Meaning the Lord saves” (Jos. 1:1) this text describes the futuristic task of Mary’s son and further highlight SIN as the greatest enemy of mankind, Howbeit Through the Atoning death of Jesus Christ and the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, those who …… to Jesus will be set free from the guilt and slavery of sin. Jn 8:31, Acts 26:18.
Have you accept this Jesus as Lord and Saviour? Decide today. MERRY CHRISTMAS.
C.E.O. Your Friend & Vicar.
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May you have a fruitful week!
Yours Truly,
VEN. C. E. O. AKINGBESOTE Vicar THE MOST REVD. DR. E.A. ADEMOWO, Ph. D; FNAL, OON DIOCESAN BISHOP OF LAGOS & DEAN EMERITUS, CHURCH OF NIGERIA
