ALL SAINTS CHURCH MY HELP COMES FROM THE LORD 2018 DIOCESAN THEME DIOCESE OF LAGOS WEST

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1 DIOCESE OF LAGOS WEST (Anglican Communion) ALL SAINTS CHURCH FOUNDED IN Rd, Festac Town, Lagos, Nigeria. Website:allsaintsfestac.org Facebook: Youtube: All Saints Festac 2018 DIOCESAN THEME MY HELP COMES FROM THE LORD Psalm 121:2 TRINITY TH OCTOBER, 2018 Sunday Theme PRAYING ACCORDING TO HIS WILL COLOUR: GREEN SUNDAY UKAEWEN EVANS IHUNYERE Music Director/Choirmaster Organist/Asst. Choir master BRO. OYEYEMI OYETOLA Church warden Weekly Bulletin REV. CHUKS AJUDEONU REV. HEZEKIAH OSUNDEYI Curates BRO. THANKGOD IFEDIORA Church warden REV. CANON OLADELE ODUMOSU VEN. ISREAL OWOYELE Archdeacon of Festac Archdeaconry THE RT. REV. DR. JAMES OLUSOLA ODEDEJI The Lord Bishop, Diocese of Lagos West PLEASE TAKE A COPY FOR YOUR STUDY SERVICES FOR SUNDAY 7.00AM HOLY COMMUNION Theme: Praying According To His Will Celebrant: Old Testament: Bro.Joshua Madu Epistle: Mrs. Remi Ogunlaja Gospel: Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah Preacher: Guest Preacher Intercessor: Rev. Chuks Ajudeonu Processional Hymn: C.H 485 Worship Songs The Preparation to Penitence O.T. Reading: 1 Kings :3-14 Psalm 31 The Epistle: 1 John 5:13-15 Gospel: John 16:21-24 Nicene Creed-Intercession Hymn Before Sermon: C.H 522 Sermon The Peace Offertory: Eucharistic Prayers Administration Ablution Post Communion Prayers Offering: Choruses: a)tithes, Sunday Offering, building, Covenant seed, Welfare envelopes Thanksgiving: i) Family Harvest. Closing Prayer & Benediction Notices Withdrawal Hymn: C.H AM MATTINS Theme: Praying According To His Will Cantor: Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks Old Testament: Barr. Joyce Oduah New Testament: Mr. Abuchi Iwuji Preacher: Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah Intercessor: Bro. Joshua Madu Processional Hymn: C.H 485 Call to Worship Psalm 87:1-18 O.T. Reading: Ezek. 11:14-25 Venite N.T. Reading: Heb. 13:1-21 Creed-Intercession Hymn C.H 522 Sermon The Peace Offering: Choruses:

2 a)tithes, Sunday Offering, building, Covenant seed, Welfare envelopes Thanksgiving: i) Family Harvest. Closing Prayer & Benediction Notices Withdrawal Hymn: C.H 593 INTRODUCTORY SENTENCE There is great gain in godliness with contentment. 1 Timothy 6:6 COLLECT FOR THE WEEK Let Your merciful ears, Lord God, be opened to the prayers of Your people, and that they may obtain their petitions, make them to ask such things as will please You; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. POST COMMUNION SENTENCE I tell you this: whatever you prohibit on earth is prohibited in heaven, and whatever you allow on earth is allowed in heaven. Matt. 18:18 A. Prayers for the Anglican Communion and for Christian Denominations and Organizations i. Pray for The Primate, Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion - Most Rev d Nicholas Okoh and His family. ii. Pray for The Archbishop, Ecclesiastical Province of Lagos - Most. Rev d Dr. Michael Fape and his family iii. Pray for The Rt. Rev. Dr. James Olusola Odedeji, his family and all members of the Diocese of Lagos West B. Prayer for All Saints Anglican Church i. Pray for the, the assisting Priests and their families. ii. Pray that the power of God will break negative habits in our life and give us grace to live right before him daily iii Pray to the Lord To grant unto us the grace to walk in His statutes and to keep His judgments. iv. Pray that God will grant unto every one of us the grace to abstain from the works of the flesh and to fully embrace the life in the Spirit. v. Pray that the reign of the flesh over the Spirit in our life will be fully terminated vi. Pray that God in His mercies will make us a partaker of the reward reserved in heaven for His saints vii. Pray for all those celebrating their birthdays or other positive anniversaries this week that the Lord will continue to give them reason to remain joyful viii. Pray for the sick, the homeless, the jobless, the barren, spinsters and bachelors and all those in divers need that God will supply their needs according to His riches in glory. ix. Pray for our country that as we approach another election year God will raise for us godly and positively impactful leaders at all levels of governance in this nation. vii. Pray that God will execute judgement on all who are promoting unrest and violence in our nation viii. Pray that God s rod of judgement will be stretched out against all sponsors of evil, wickedness, killing of innocents and all ungodly works in this nation. D. Prayers for individual Families within the All Saints Household: Nnamuah, Nnanna, Ntoruka, Nwabueze, Nwabunwanne, Nwachukwu, Nwadigo, Nwadiliora, Nwaemere, Nwafor. THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK PRAYING ACCORDING TO HIS WILL. 1 JOHN 5:4-15. Prayer is a conversation between a child of God and his loving father. It is the highest privilege of a Christian. However, in the church today there appear to be confusion about this matter of prayer. People often say I prayed but nothing happened. What is this prayer all about? First, we want to examine the context of prayer. The bible says God does not hear the prayers of unbelievers, whether Jews, Muslims, Hindus or those who are Christians in name only. In Hebrews 11:6, we read that those who come to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who diligently seek him. He refers to God, who is holy and mostwise, not god of human creation. God hears the prayers of those who trust in him and walk in obedience to him. The Psalmist wrote If I had cherished sin in my heart, the lord would not have listened (Psalm 66:18). After the blind man of John chapter 9 was healed by the Lord Jesus Christ, he made this profound statement in reference to prayer. First, negatively speaking, he said We know that God does not listen to sinners (John 9:31). Then positively, he said He listens to the godly man. God does not listen to the prayer of a sinner, but he does hear the prayers of a godly person. Then the healed man explained further what characterizes the man whose prayer God hears; He is the one who does God s will. Not only does God not hear the prayers of unbelievers, but he also does not hear the prayers of Christians who are backsliders, whose heart condemn them, as we read in 1 John 3:8, God says to his people who are sinning your iniquities have separated you

3 from your God, your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear (Isaiah 59:2). In 1 John 3:1, we read How great is the love the father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God. He has become our heavenly father and we have become his children. In this relationship, there is fellowship which is expressed through prayer. All who are born of God have received the Holy Spirit, so that just as a child begins to breath and cry when it is born, as a true Christian, you can cry out to God saying Abba, Father by the power of the Holy Spirit. As our father, God takes care of our needs through response to our prayer. Prayer is a necessary part of a Christian s life. Jesus Christ himself, the son of God prayed daily. The prayer life of Jesus is especially emphasized in ST Luke gospel. Throughout the bible, we read about God s people praying. For example, in Philippians 1:19, Paul wrote from prison that he expected to be released by means of the prayers of the Philippian saint s. Prayer therefore is vital and necessary for Christians. Without prayer, we wither and faint. That is why we sometimes see Christians depressed, confused and miserable, unhappy and murmuring. Their problem is prayerlessness. The second point we notice in this passage is the confidence we have as children of God in approaching God. When we go to God in prayer, we must have confidence that he accepts us as well as our prayers. 1 John 5:13. In 1 John 5:14, we read This is the confidence we have in approaching God; that if we ask anything according to will, he hears us. This is where people get confused in reference to prayer. For prayer to be effectual, it must be in accordance with God s will. In other words, God will not hear any prayer that is outside or contrary to his revealed will. (see2 Sam.12:14). Prayer is not persuading God to our will, but when we make God s will to be our will, our will shall come to pass because it is the will of God and the will of God is done always. If we understand this truth, we can avoid much confusion and begin to pray aright. The following guidelines will be of help if we want to pray aright: Prayer must be centred in the word of God, because the will of God is centred in God s word. We must be in right relationship with God. We must be in agreement with God s will and God s people (Matthew 18:19-20). We must pray with right motives. We must pray without doubting. We must pray in Jesus name. We must come to God in Faith (Hebrews 11:6).Pray for the things God is interested in. Pray with expectation. FINANCIAL OBLIGATION Covenant Seed N500/Month Class Fees N5, (Unemployed Youth) Church of Nigeria Fund Ajayi Crowther University Festac/Iba Diocese Women Fees CHAPLAINCIES ELDERLY MINISTRY N1, N5, N1, N1, N5, Parishioners that are 60 years and above should please register their names with the Elderly Ministry. Parish Coordinator. Abuchi Iwuji , The Elderly Ministry members meet every Wednesday at 5pm at the Church Auditorium for Health talks, Old Age Management, Physical Education, games and general recreation. WELFARE MINISTRY CALLING The welfare ministry consistently prays for the continuous wellness and greatness of all parishioners that have been sending in money, food and other items for welfare work. Our ever faithful God that usually rewards in full without sorrow shall meet each of you at your own point of need in Jesus name. We gratefully encourage others to join this great work of God either by joining or by sending resources. God loves and surely rewards a cheerful giver.

4 We appeal to the Congregation to please inform the, any of the Priests or any member of the Committee of any sick member to enable the Church to visit and administer Holy Communion. The Executive Committee meets every 2 nd Friday of the 6pm to receive and treat welfare needs and requests The general meeting holds every 3 rd Sunday immediately after the 7am Service. Needs and requests can also be received there. We are calling for people who have it in mind to join in this selfless service to the Lord and humanity Special Welfare Collection comes up every third Sunday in the Month. Contact the Chairman: Godwin Njoku,, any executive or the Church office. All blessings in Christ our Lord to you. HOSPITAL/PRISON MINISTRY Parishioners interested in joining the Ministry should register their names with the co-ordinator: Sis. Helen Ohikhena: Visitation holds every 4th Saturday of every 10am. CHURCH CLINIC DAYS: EVERY OTHER The following will be on duty: DOCTORS Dr.(Mrs) Chika Okafor PHARMASIST: Pharm Ken Amorha Pharm Sam. Owoseni Pharm Dr. (Mrs) Chizoba Nwankwo NURSES: Mrs. Christianah Falokun Mrs. Bola Fawole Mrs. Ugoh Amobi Mrs. Janeth Ologundudu MED. LAB. SCIENTIST: Mrs Ngozi Asinobi MED ASSISTANT: Miss. Adaobi Obiako OTHER STAFF: MR. JAMES OKPARAJI MR. DENNIS MBARA. REDEMPTION OF PLEDGES & VOWS Pay all your outstanding Vows and Pledges. It is a Sin to make pledge or vow and refuse to redeem it. Deut. 23:21-22, Num. 30:2 JOIN US THIS WEEK FOR OUR WEEKLY PROGRAMMES Monday 29th Oct (Saints Simon & Jude s Day) Colour: Red Celebrant: Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah Minister: Epistle: Eph. 2: Ezinne Rita Ugoh Gospel: John 15:17-27 Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks Tuesday 30th Oct.2018 Colour: Green Celebrant: Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks Minister: Epistle: Rev. 11:14-19 Mrs Remi Ogunlaja Gospel: Luke 11:27-36 Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah ii) Bible Study 6:30pm Wednesday 31 th Oct Colour: Green Celebrant: Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah Minister: Epistle: Rev. 12:1-6 Eng. Segun Ilori Gospel: Luke 11:37-52 Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks ii). Prayer Alter: 6:30pm Thursday 1 st Nov (ALL SAINTS DAY) Colour: White Celebrant: Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks Minister: Epistle: Rev. 7:2-4,9-17 Ezinne Rita Ugoh Gospel: Matt. 5:1-12 Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah ii) Deliverance Hour: 6:30pm Friday 2 nd Nov (ALL SOULS DAY) Colour: White Celebrant: Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah Minister: Epistle: 1 Thess. 4: Mrs.Remi Ogunlaja Gospel: John 5: Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks Saturday 3 rd Nov Colour: Green Celebrant: Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks Minister: Epistle: Rev. 13:11-18 Mrs Fasawe Gospel: Luke 12:32-48 Rev. Osundeyi H. i) Choir Rehearsal ii) Brigade Rehearsal NOTICES

5 1. We welcome all those worshipping with us for the first time. Please see the vicar or any of the priests for membership information if you desire to become a member of the church. ATTENDANCE AT WEEKLY PROGRAMMES Weekly Programme is very important, please attend promptly to receive your blessings Daily morning showers, Bible Study, Prayer meeting (Prayer altar) and all others. CHURCH ACCOUNTS You can pay directly into the following accounts designated for each purpose: 6. Register with any of the priest s wives if you are interested in Women s Guild and or Mother s Union enrolment this year You can pay to the following women s Accounts: S/N ACCOUNT BANK PURPOSE FIRST 5,000 Annual Due STERLING Minimum of 20,000 Bus Project Account Name: All Saints Church Festac S/No Account Number Bank Purpose Sterling Offering, Thanksgiving, Covenant Seed, Tithe, Building Fund, & Others Sterling Project Diamond Harvest Diamond Welfare ALL PAYMENTS TO BE MADE TO APPROPRIATE PERSON IN THE CHURCH OFFICE AND RECEIPT COLLECTED ACCORDINGLY. CHURCH SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE 1. Evensong 1 st Sun. 6pm-7pm 2. Community Hymn Singing 2 nd Sunday 6pm 3. Family Evening: 3 rd Sunday 6pm 4. Youth Drama Night: 4 th Sunday 6pm 5. Night of Praise & Testimony: 5 th Sunday 6pm CHURCH SERVICES 1. 1 st Sunday 7am&10am: Holy Communion 2. 2 nd Sun. 7am: Holy Communion: 10am: Mattins 3. 3 rd Sunday: 7:am &10am Choral Communion 4. 4 th Sunday: Holy Communion: 10 Mattins 5. 5 th Sunday (Youth Sunday): 7am: Holy Communion 10am: Mattins WOMEN S CORNER 1. Women Prayer meeting holds every Monday at 6.00pm in the Church auditorium 2. Christian Mothers annual levy is N5, Women of Grace (Widows) meet every 3rd Thursday of the Month by 5.00pm 4. Archdeaconry Women day of Prayer and Fasting holds every 1st Thursday of the Month. We meet at COP by 6pm to pray 5. Young Wives meeting holds every 3rd Saturday of the month. Time: 5pm HARVEST CORNER FAMILY HARVEST FOR TODAY 1. Mr. Abuchi Iwuji & Family 2. Mr. Chidozie Okolo & Family SERMON NOTES DIOCESAN ANTHEM 1. Diocese of Lagos West Glory marching on In unity stand we all Forward, working, praying Onward tell the story Keep the faith in Christ Our hopes firmly anchored, On our Christ the King 2. Praise and thanks we owe Thee for Your loving grace, Daily spread Your Gospel; For Your second coming, Forward be our watchword, Climb from height to height. Honour, virtues, merit, Glory be to Thee. TELL THE STORY KEEP THE FAITH (3ce)

6 CALL TO GLORY In sure hope of the Resurrection the death is announced of the following people: 1. LOLO CHINYERE EBULE, (Mother of Ugochukwu Ebule, our Trumpeter). Burial is on Friday 9th Nov Mrs Abigail Akanke Osundeyi. Burial arrangement is as follow: Friday, 18th January 2019-Wake-keep at her resident in olooke area in Asipa Ife-North LG area of Osun Saturday, 19th Jan. 2019Burial service at St. John s Anglican Church 10am. Interment follows immediately at the Church cemetery BAN OF MARRIAGE We hereby publish the ban of Marriage between the following people: Third Time of Asking: 1. Azubuike Nicholas of St Gregory Catholic Parish Nanka Enugu, living in Enugu and Chinenye Jane of this parish living at 321, B, close House 21 Festac Town First Time of Asking: 2. Princewill Idango George of David s Christian centre living at 12, Debo Bashorun Street off century b/stop, Ago palace way and Chiamaka Adaobi Okonkwo of this Church, living at 722 road, A close, house 20 festac town. If any of you know any just reason in law why these persons may not marry each other, you are to declare it now. Holy Communion 7AM Holy Communion 10AM TUESDAY Bible Study WEDNESDAY Mid-Week Comm. 6.00am Prayer Altar THURSDAY Healing & Deliverance: 6:30pm TO REPORT CRIME, PLEASE CALL NOTE (All contact number are subject to change) Area Commander, Area E DPO Festac , DTO DPO Trade Fair Neighbour Watch O/C Anti-Robbery (Area ECHO) SSS, Amuwo Odofin Unit Civil Defence Corps Zonal Commander LASTMA Intelligence Officer 353 Battalion, Ojo Intelligence Officer NNS WEY Nigeria Immigration Service CASHLESS POLICY The Government and our Diocese are encouraging cashless Policy. Therefore, you can pay your Tithes into the church Account. Just bring the teller forward on Sunday for prayers during offering time. Preferably, you also can give your CHEQUE. The church also now has a POS machine you can take advantage of this as well. CHURCH WEEKLY ACTIVITIES DAYS PROGRAMME MON SUMMARY OF SERVICE FOR NEXT SUNDAY th SUNDAY: 4 Nov Trinity 23 COLOUR: Green 7 AM HOLY COMMUNION THEME: Prayer Changes Situations CELEBRANT: PREACHER: OLD TESTAMENT: Ezinne Rita Ugoh EPISTLE: Mrs. Bola Fawole GOSPEL: Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks INTERCESSOR: Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah Tue. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun. 10 AM. HOLY COMMUNION THEME: Prayer Changes Situations CELEBRANT: PREACHER: OLD TESTAMENT: Mrs. Fasawe Mosunmola EPISTLE: Barr. Joyce Oduah GOSPEL: Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah INTERCESSOR: Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks ATTENDANCE FOR LAST WEEK SUNDAY TIME SUNDAY SERVICE MALE FEMALE CHILDREN TOTAL TIME LEADER Women Fellowship Youth Fellowship Victory Hour Bible Study Communion services Prayer hour Healing & Deliverance Vigil (last Fri. of the Month) Mid-day prayer Men s Fellowship Prayer Group Choir practice Baptism (1st Sat. of the Month) Choir Practice Brigade Practice Services as published 6.00PM 6.00pm 6.00am 6:30pm 6.00am 6.00pm 10.00pm 12noon 3.00pm VICAR S WIFE PCC Meeting (2nd Sun. of the Month) Young wives Meeting (4th Sun of the Month) Confirmation & Baptism and New converts class Praise &Worship and Testimony (Last Sun of the Month) 2.00pm 4.00pm 4.00pm 4.00pm 7.00am &10.00am YOU NEED ANY HELP! Please contact the Church office for all necessary information and the office will direct you to the

7 appropriate person to help. Below are some contact people 1. For Services or any other matter of the Church The Rev Canon Oladele Odumosu For Welfare Matter/Elderly Ministry 3. For Evangelism Programm The Rev. Chuks Ajudeonu Bro. Joshua Madu For Youth Ministry Rev. Hezekiah Osundeyi Bro. Yemi Oyetola For Children Ministry Rev. Chuks Ajudeonu Mrs. Ifoma Nwakobi Project: Sir Eng. Samuel Echedom For Christian Mothers Mrs. Adefunke Odumosu Mrs. Ireti Osundeyi Mrs. Constance Ajudeonu Fathers Guild The Mr. Emma Njoku For Choir Matters The Mr. Evans Ihunyere For Guild of Stewards Matters Rev. Hezekiah Osundeyi Mr. Ononiwu Obinna Bible Study Group Coordinator Bro. Chinedu Ezinkwo Security and Traffic Committee- Mr. Eric Onwughara Informatin & Communication Mr. Gozie Emesiani Elderly Ministry Mr. Abuchi Iwuji Welfare Minstry Mr. Godwin Njoku Human Resources & Dev. Mr. Godson Adim Economic Empowerement Bro. Ededet Eton Education/Scholarship Dr.Isaac Ngwube Fund Raising/Investment Bro.Elochukwu Adibo Medical Ministry Pham Ken Amorha Land & Property Documentation Committe Sis. Joyce Oduah Maintenance Comittee Eng. Ayo Fawole Prison & Hospital Ministry Sis. Helen Ohikhana Parish Secretary Bro. Eton Ededet For Visitation Matters The & the Priests The LayReaders 26. To contact the Wardens/Church Secretary Bro. Oyetola Oyeyemi Bro. ThankGod Ifediora Bro. Solomon Shogbuyi Mrs. Chibuzor Chizurum-Azuh Harvest Matters Lady Chiamaka Uzor Prayer Request Call or sms to , , DIOCESE OF LAGOS WEST OUR VISION To be the leading Diocese in the Church of Nigeria in preparing this nation for the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. OUR MISSION STATEMENT To ensure a sustained growth in the number of Churches and Worshipers within the Diocese To continue to enhance the mode of Worship, teach and preach the word of God in all our Churches thereby creating worshipers fit for the Kingdom of heaven To assist every member in understanding and practice of the 39 Articles of Faith. To develop and inspire in every Church the principle of selfsufficiency and Christian generosity, thereby ensuring a strong and viable Diocese To continue to promote peaceful and cordial relationship with the other Dioceses and in particular the Diocese of Lagos in order to ensure the success of our common commitment OUR SLOGAN Tell the story, keep the Faith