9.30A.M. ISIN OWURO/EKO BIBELI OLUDARI MRS. SADE BALOGUN ESIN ORO: SPIRITUAL DETERIORATION

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1 7.30 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST (NEW LITURGY) CELEBRANT CANON ADEKUNLE DINA THEME: SPIRITUAL DETERIORATION ORDER OF SERVICE 1. Opening Hymn: CH. 29 (Tune: Arizona) 2. Introductory Sentence: So we know and believe the love God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. I John 4: Preparation To The Collects (Pages 1-8) 4. The Collects: Almighty God, the Redeemer of all who trust in you; give heed to the cry of Your people, deliver us from the bondage of sin that we may serve You in perfect freedom and rejoice in Your unfailing love; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen. 5. O.T: Hosea 14:1-7 (Mrs. Iyabo Solade) 6. Epistle: Col. 1:18-23 (Mrs. Eniola Idowu) 7. The Gradual Hymn - CH. 204 (Tune: St. Matthew) 8. Gospel: Mark 2:13-17 (Revd. S. A. Idowu) 9. Bible Study Leader: The Vicar 10. The Nicene Creed 11. Intercession: (Page12) Mrs. Remi Dina 12. Procession of Elements and Offertory: CH. 202 (Tune: Dominus Regit Me) 13. The Eucharistic Prayer (Pages 22-31) 14. The Distribution: CH. 270 (Tune: Even Me) 15. The Ablution - CH. 778 (Tune: Maryton) (Collection of Offering and Various Envelopes) 16. Post Communion Sentence: The Lord is good to all. He has compassion on all He has made. Psalm 145: Post Communion Prayer (Pages ) 18. Testimony Time 19. Altar Call - Contribution Cards - General Thanksgiving & Tithing. 20. Notices 21. Prophetic Prayer - 2 Sam. 22: Benediction 23. Withdrawal Hymn - CH. 709 part II (Tune: Dismissal) 9.30A.M. ISIN OWURO/EKO BIBELI OLUDARI MRS. SADE BALOGUN ESIN ORO: SPIRITUAL DETERIORATION ETO ISIN 1. Orin Akowole I.O.M. 576 (Tune: Harewood) 2. Ipe si Isin 3. E wa 4. Bibeli Kika - Hosea 14:1-7 (Mr. Tunde Fasina) 5. Ijewo Otito Igbagbo, Adura de Oore-ofe 6. Orin Saju Eko Bibeli - I.O.M. 351 (Tune: Abridge) 7. Eko Bibeli - Engr. Tunde Adeyeye 8. Orin I.O.M. 561 (Tune: Diadem) (A O gba ore ati awon apo iwe) 9. Wiwa Si Pepe- Kaadi Idawo 10. Ijeri (Testimony) 11. Ifilo - Oluwasemilore ati Idamewa 12. Adura Asotele: 2 Sam. 22: Ibukun Ati Oore-Ofe 14. Orin Akojade - I.O.M. 178 (Tune: Traditional) 9.30A.M. YOUTH MINISTRY SERVICE THEME: SPIRITUAL DETERIORATION THE ORDER 1. Opening Hymn - CH Praise & Worship 3. Call to Worship 4. Psalm Bible Reading: Hosea 14: Sermon 7. Creed, Intercession to Grace 8. Hymn - CH Choruses (Collection and Tithes to be Taken) 10. Testimony 11. Notices 12. Prophetic Prayer - 2 Sam. 22: Closing Prayer 14. Closing Hymn - CH AM CHILDREN / SUNDAY SCHOOL SERVICE MASTER - IN - CHARGE: SIS. SEUN ADEBAJO 12.00P.M - VESTRY MEETING 1

2 Parish Cycle of Prayer Kindly Pray for: Mission: The Rt. Revd. Peter Joh Mayom, Malek (Upper Nile, Sudan) The Ven. Silas Ike; The Archdeacon of the Cathedral Deanery, Diocese of Awka. Mrs. Christian Egwuata, Diocesan Hour of Intercession. Nigeria: - Righteousness in our Land - Wisdom for President Buhari and his cabinet. - A more prosperous economy. Lagos: - Governor Akinwunmi Ambode - Peaceful co-existence and security St. Peter s Church - Egbe Ireti - Fund Raising Committee - The success of Lekki Project - Our general well-being in 2017 Family Prayer: - Otunba Adekunle Odunlami s Family - Mrs. Winifred Olasunkami Ayo-Vaughan s Family - Late Pa V. O. Kuju s Family - Bro Sina Adebanjo s Family SUNDAY, 5TH MARCH, Season: Lent 1 Liturgical Colour: Purple 1. 7:30 a.m. - HOLY EUCHARIST (SAID) Theme - The Trials of Faith Celebrant - The Vicar Preacher - The Vicar Bible Readings: O.T - Gen. 2:7-9; 3:1-7 (Mrs. Bisi Fasina) Epistle - James 1:2-19 (Mrs. Eniola Idowu) Gospel - Matt. 4:1-11 (Canon Adekunle Dina) Intercession - Mr. Dapo Allen Altar Call - St. Mathias Day - February Celebrants - General Thanksgiving & Tithing a.m. - IDAPO MIMO (KIKO L ORIN) Esin Oro - The Trials of Faith Atuko - Revd. S. Akintunde Idowu Iwaasu - Revd. S. Akintunde Idowu Bibeli Kika: O.T - Gen. 2:7-9; 3:1-7 (Mrs. Kehinde Conde) Epistle - James 1:2-19 (The Vicar) Gospel - Matt. 4:1-11 (Canon Adekunle Dina) Wiwa Si Pepe - P.C.C. Swearing-In Ceremony - St. Mathias Day - Alajodun Osu Keji - Oluwasemilore ati Idamewa a.m. - Sunday School - Minister in Charge - Sis. Seun Adebajo Business Breakthrough Prayer: - Bandy Farm - Master Crown Caterers - Master Crown Rentals Ayorinde Abimbola, John Adewale Soremekun, Layeni Modupe. Memorial Anniversary: Otunba Adekunle Odunlami (30yrs) FUTURE MEETINGS a. The Ladies Christian Fellowship meets with Sis. O. A. Dekalu, the President and Vice on 5th March, 2017 in the Church premises after Mattins. Punctuality is appreciated. b. The February monthly meeting of Men s Friendly Society has been shifted from today, Sunday 26th to Sunday 5th, March, 2017 due to Vestry Meeting. Please note that the Meeting will hold at the Church premises immediately after Service. PRAYER AFTER RECEIVING THE HOLY COMMUNION We thank YOU O Father who has designed to feed us with the precious body and blood of His Son Our Saviour JESUS CHRIST. Grant that this Holy Communion may not bring fresh guilt upon us, but may give us salvation. Let it be upon us an armour of faith and a shield of good resolution. Let it help us to fight aganist all our sins and wrong desires; and let it defend us against the assaults of the devil and the bad thoughts of our hearts and give us firm loyalty to YOU and a happy end, through JESUS CHRIST our LORD. Amen. GUILD OF STEWARDS ROSTER FOR SUNDAY, Mr. Ezekiel Owonikoko (Group Leader) 2. Mr. Dotun Adebajo (Asst) 3. Mr. Temitope Sanya 4. Mrs. Abiodun Oke 5. Miss. Adetola Ademodi 6. Mr. Babalola Komolafe 7. Miss. Kehinde De-Souza 8. Mr. Tunbosun Osobu (General Supervisor) 2

3 Monday 27 th February, a.m. 7.00am. Prayer Meeting - Mr. Adedapo Allen Holy Communion Celebrant: Canon Adekunle Dina Epistle: Heb. 1:1-14 Gospel: John 1:1-18 Colour: Green Thursday 2 nd March, 2017 Colour: Violet 6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Evang. Kunle Sheyin-Smart 7.00am. Holy Communion Celebrant: The Vicar Epistle: Titus 1:1-16 Gospel: John 1:29-34 Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd. Lawrence Dena, Malindi (Kenya) The Ven. C. C. Mgbemena; The Synod Secretary and all assistant Synod Secretaries. Sir. Engr. Babafemi Osoba, Chairman, Lands and Buildings Committee. Cycle of Prayer The Rt. Revd. Erick Ruwona (Central Africa) The Ven. Dr. Joseph Okafor; The Archdeacon, St. Mary Cathedral Nnewi. Rev. Stephen Nnaemeka Ojukwu. Adeleye Adebowale, Ajayi Cladius, Olabisi Olayinka, Adeyemi Mobolaji Aina. Jewoola Ayodeji, Banjo Ayodeji, Akinfolahan Mate, Falaiye B.A., Adetunji Ayodeji p.m. Mid - Day Prayer 3.00 p.m. Hour Of Victory - Prayer Meeting Tuesday 28 th February, a.m. 7.00am. Prayer Meeting- Mrs. Folasade Iyun-Openibo Holy Communion Celebrant: Canon Adekunle Dina Epistle: Heb. 2:1-10 Gospel: John 1:19-28 Colour: Green Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd. David Walker, Manchester (York, England) Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Mr. Muyiwa Ogunyemi Treasurer, Eti-Okun Archdeaconry Ogunmefun V., Olayinka Samuel, Olabisi Coker, Titilayo Akinjogbo, Akanni Olufemi, Akinsanya Bolu, Ademola Ogunsami, Joseph Adetunji, Olugbemiga Agbe, Oyewole Eunice, Loremikan Olasumbo noon Mid - Day Prayer 6.30 p.m. Choir Practice Wednesday 1 st March, a.m. 7.00am. Prayer Meeting - Revd. S. Akintunde Idowu Holy Communion Celebrant: The Vicar Epistle: Heb. 12:1-14 Gospel: Luke 18:9-14 Colour: Violet Cycle of Prayer: The Most Revd. Dr. E. A. Ademowo The Rt. Revd. Prof. Godwin Okpala, Diocesan Bishop of Nnewi The Rt. Revd. David Nyi Nyi Naing, (Myanmar) Da-Silva Oluyinka, Fasehun Bunmi, Akinwande Sarah, Adebimpe Aderele,Christiana Layeni, Lawal Bidemi p.m. Women s Fellowship 5.00 p.m. ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE a.m. Social Welfare Service Ministry Panel Meeting 4.00 p.m. Counselling Session 4.00 p.m. Clinic Friday 3 rd March, 2017 Colour: Violet 6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mr. Samuel Oyewole 7.15am. Holy Communion - Celebrant: Revd. S. Akintunde Idowu Epistle: Titus 2:1-15 Gospel: John 1:35-42 Cycle of Prayer The Most Revd. William Brown, New Zealand. The Ven. Roland Okikobe, Diocese of Nnewi. Rev. Sunday Alaba Okiti Birthday Anniversary Aje A.B., Olufunke Aribisalia, Fasuyi Oyindamola, Elizabeth Orioye, Sunday Oke. Saturday 4 th March, 2017 Colour: Violet 6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mrs. Janet Daniel 7:45am. Holy Communion - Celebrant: Revd. S. Akintunde Idowu Epistle: Titus 3:1-15 Gospel: John 1:43-51 Cycle of Prayer The Rt. Revd. Hilkiah Omindo Deya, Mara - Tanzania The Ven. Steve C. Nnadi, Diocese of Nnewi. Ven. Chijoke Ezeanya. Birthday Anniversary Obatoyinbo Seun, Maclean Olufemi FOOD FOR THOUGHT If you don t get the same me, that means I saw the real you. Anonymous 3

4 Women Exco Members 1. Mrs. Gbemi Aduloju - Chairperson 2. Mrs. Remi Dina - Assistant 3. Mrs. Esther Eniola Idowu - Assistant 4. Mrs. Kehinde Conde - Secretary 5. Mrs. Titi Oyewole - Assistant Secretary 6. Mrs. Toyin Omogbenigun - Treasurer 7. Mrs. Bola Adeyemi - Social Secretary 8. Mrs. C.O. Williams - Welfare Officer 9. Mrs. Medahunsi - Welfare Officer 2. Women s Guild meet on Wednesdays at 5:30pm. 3. Mothers Union meet on every first Sunday of the Month after Mattins. YOUNG WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP Mrs. Gbemisola Aduloju has been appointed the Diocesan Coordinator (pioneer) of the above named Fellowship. This pronouncement was made by Mrs. Oluranti I Ademowo, Mama Lagos, on Tuesday, 22nd November, 2016 at the Women s Exco Meeting. This is a testimony to her good virtues and the confidence reposed in her by the Diocesan President of Women and Girls Organisations. May she continue to be honoured as an anointed daughter of God in every possible way. We also thank our amiable mother - Mama Oluranti Ademowo for this honour done our Vicar s wife and our parish. May she and her husband, The Most Revd Dr. E. Adebola Ademowo be forever favoured in the name of Jesus. CONTRIBUTION CARD This will be taken on the fourth Sunday of every month according to our agreement. The proceeds are mainly for the Parish work. God bless you as you become part of this Project. YEAR 2017 THEME: THE FAITHFUL GOD DEUT. 7:9 God's choosing of Israel was motivated by His love for them (Deut, 7:7-8). Moreover, God promised to faithfully keep His covenant and show mercy to generation after generation of them that love him and keep his commandments (cf 6:4-9). Not only was God's love contingent upon this response of love and obedience, but also their prosperity (v13-14), good health, (v15), and military success (v 16). God promises to keep His commitments to His people for a thousand generations (Deut 7:9). He reminds them that He didn't free them because they deserved it or because they were the largest nation on earth, but because He loved them. Many people are facing hardships. You may be one of them. In fact, may be life itself has been nothing but one, long grueling hardship for you for as long as you can remember. I pray that something in this writing, May they greatly prosper in all their endeavours. and indeed, in the course of discussing the theme of the year, might bring some comfort for you. There is little else in life that hurts as deeply as feeling as though God is not faithful. Let's address the very MOST important issue regarding God's NOTICES. faithfulness. The Hebrew word translated faithfulness means Steadfastness, firmness, fidelity. The opposite of being faithful is to be ever. Changing or wishy- 1. Girls/Ladies Guild meet after Mattins at about 1pm on Sundays. washy. Faithfulness is an attribute of God. He is the definition of faithfulness in a sense. It is the nature of God to be faithful and He is. Faithfulness is therefore a characteristic of the body of Christ and one that all Christians should have and practice. Why should Christians or anyone for that matter, obey God? Why should we trust God and do what He says? The answer to these and similar questions is simply that God is faithful. Because God is faithful, we van trust Him and therefore obey Him. We are confident in the times of trouble because we known that God is faithful. The promises of God are real and his faithfulness will never fail us. We have nothing to fear as believers because the power of God is always with us. Yet those words may ring hollow when you are in a crisis situation. You may be dealing with a serious illness for which there is no cure. You may be struggling with financial difficulties and don't know where to turn. You may be suffering the pain of a broken marriage or relationship and have lost all hope for the future. Whatever the struggle, it can be hard to stand in your faith when your circumstance seems hopeless. We read in proverbs 24:10, if you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength; The truth is that those who believe in the finished work of Jesus Christ have limitless power to defect anything that comes against them. In I John 5:4, we are told that everyone born of God overcomes the world. The forces of evil cannot conquer a child of God. The devil himself knows that he is unable to harm a hair on your head, but only what God permits. And God will only allow that struggle or pain for which He has prepared in advance to bring you through to victory. Each trial we endure is permitted to help us to develop the perseverance that we need to stay strong in this life so that our faith may be proved genuine. Christ did not suffer and die to lose the battle. His death paid the price for our victory and it cannot be taken from us. It does not matter what trouble you may be experiencing, God is willing and able to bring you through it. He alone can turn a painful situation into something that will be used for good with a reward that will last forever. Here then, is the crux of the whole matter; What God is looking for are people who will be faithful to HIM! especially in the midst of their trials, like Job was. God may allow you to stay in the painful place you are in emotionally (and may be physically) until you determine within yourself to declare that God is faithful to me, and that's the beginning and the ending of the matter! FATHER S DAY SERMON Following popular demand for either audio, video or printed copies of the sermon delivered by Mrs. Gbemi Aduloju, a family has been kind enough to publish same in large quantity so that it can go round members and whoever may come in contact with it. Copies are available for interested members. We thank the family that sponsored this. The glory of God will never diminish upon them. SPIRITUAL VITAMIN FOR THE MONTH: Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life:... John 5:39. GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS 1. Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father; there is no shadow of turning with thee; thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not; as thou hast been thou forever will be. Refrain: Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided; great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! 2. Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, sun, moon and stars in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness to thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. 3. Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide; strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! 4

5 BIBLE STUDY 7.30 A.M A.M QUINQUAGESIMA 26 TH FEBRUARY, Theme: Situations Necessitating Healing Of The Land. Topic: The Healing of The Land Text: Lev. 18:21-25; Hosea 14:1-7. Aim: - Rotten spiritual state of some Churches today; - Grave implications of spiritual decline and - Remedy needed to avoid disaster. Introduction Spiritual deterioration or decline of any nation may lead to a total departure from God and His ways if it is not detected and repented of in time. Some other related words are backsliding, spiritual coldness, apathy and apostasy. We will realize in the study that Sins lead to spiritual decline and a drift from the living God(Hosea 7:8-16) and that God hates spiritual decline (Heb.10:38). But it is better not to know God at all in the first place (Luke 12:47, 48)? We will notice the vicious circle of spiritual decline manifesting in many Sins, and Sins leading to spiritual deterioration. This continues until Christ intervenes to stop it. This study offers some help and cure. Study Guide 1. What does it mean to deteriorate spiritually as a people person? 2. In the light of Lev.18:21-25;Hosea 10:1-4; 14:1-8 a. How will you rate the spiritual state of the nation b. Examine the spiritual state of the Church today, especially that of the congregation. 3. What are the implicatins and consequences of the spiritually bankrupt state? Lev. 18:24, 25, 28; Hosea. 7:8-16; I Cor. 5:6. 4. What is the hope and remedy for spiritual deterioration? I Cor. 5:2, 4-5, 7, 9 & 11; Hosea 14:1-9. Conclusion Both the Church, and individual members, are on the path of spiritual deterioration. This poor spiritual state has greatly and adversely affected the well-being of Nigeria. We need to be awake to this reality and not continue in our spiritual slumber and blindness. Let s follow the Bible s guidance for recovery restoration. Let s stop tolerating sin in our midst, especially sexual immorality and perversion as the consequences are too severe to ignore. Food For Thought Christian insincerely and indiscipline bring disgrace to their Church (Prov.29:15) and help to pull it down gradually Memory Verse - Hosea 14:2. EKO BIBELI A.M A.M OJO ISINMI KINKUAGESIMA OJO KERINDINLOGBON, OSU KEJI, ODUN Eya-Akori Kini: Awon Ipo Ti O Nmu Ki Iwosan Ile Wa Si Imuse Koko Oro: Ajorehin Ni Ti Emi Eko Kika: Lev. 18:21-25; Hosea 14:1-7. Erongba:- Lati je ki a mo nipa idibaje ti emi ninu awon Ijo Olorun kan l ode oni; - Lati je ki a mo abajade buburu ti a nri lati idi ajorehin idi ni ti emi - Lati mo atunse ti a nilo ki a baa lee yago fun ajalu. Oro Akoso Ina emi ti o njo rehin tabi ti o ndinku ni orile ede kan lee je ki won lo kuro ni waju Olorun ati awon ona Re ti won koba tete fura sii ki won si ronupiwada lasiko. Awon oro miran ti a tun lee lo ni fifa sehin, titutu ninu emi, aibikita ati iyipada kuro ninu eko. Eko yi yoo fi ye wa wipe ese maa nje kii na emi wa jo rehin ki a si kuro niwaju Olorun alaaye (Hosea 7:8-16). A tun ni lati maa korira ajorehin ni ti emi (Heberu 10:38) O san ki a ma mo Olorun rara ni akoko (Luku 12:47, 48). O ye ki a ni akiyesi nipa ajorehin ni ti emi ti o nja royin-royin eyi ti o nseyo lati idi opolopo ese ti a nda ti o nmu wa lo si ona emi ti o nburu sii. Eyii le maa losiwaju si titi Kristi yoo fi da si oro naa ki O si fi opinsii. Eko yi pese iranlowo ati iwosan. Atokun Eko 1. Kini itunmo ki oro emi maa buru sii fun awon eniyan kan? 2. Ti a bawo Lefitiku 18:21-25; Hosea 10:1-4; 14:1-8, a. Ti o ba gbe ipo ti emi ni orile-ede wa s oriosuwon, bawo le se riisi? b) Se agbeyewo ipo emi ni ninu ijoolorun l ode oni, paa paa nibiti o ti njosin. 3. Kini abajade ipo ti emi ni orile-ede? Lefitiku 18:24; 25; 28; Hosea 7:8-16; KorintiKini 5:6 4. Kini ireti ati atunse fun ajorehintiemi? KorintiKini 5:2, 4-5, 7, 9 ati 11, Hosea 14:1-9. Oro Ipari Ijo OlorunatiawonomoijoKookanwanionaajorehintiemiipotie Ieyi tio je otositi o sinfailosiwajuniajiriasehin. O ye ki a jigirisiotitoyiki a si de kun orun asundato ati ifoju nipa ti emi. E je ki a tele itosona lati inu Bibeli fun imupadabosipo. E ma je ki a gba ese laye laarin wamo, paapaa ibalopo lona aito ati iwa ibaje nitori abajade re roro ju ohun ti a lee fi oju pare. Fun Asaro Kristienitikoba lee koara re nijanunmuabukuwabaijo re, eyisi lee lowoninuiresileijonaaki o sifaasile. (Owe 29:15). Akosori - Hosea 14:2. 5

6 R E M I N D E R S. MISSION SEED: Every member of the Diocese of Lagos is expected to pay at least N500 per month. This money is used for the purpose of evangelism. The money is used to help poor and needy parishes in the Diocese and Dioceses in the Church of Nigeria. Kindly remember to pay so that the kingdom of God will be enlarged through us. REMEMBER TO GIVE YOUR TITHE: God only demands for a 10th of all He has given to you, but Satan wants to take all. Remember to give your tithe so that God can bless you the more and rebuke devourers in your life. May the good Lord continue to manifest His glory in your life as you obey Him. SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRY The books for use in the Sunday School have been given to the children to work on at home, and for the parents to know how their children are performing in the Church. We implore parents to assist their children, sign the books where requested and help return them to Church the following Sunday. This will help the teachers to monitor their progress.. Parents should please give their children offering money before arriving at the church as they will not be allowed to leave the hall during service again for discipline and security reasons. Please note that the hall is specifically used for children services on Sundays (Within the hours of 10.a.m to 12:45p.m.). Any other activities are prohibited in order to avoid pupils distraction. May God continue to bless our children. INCREASING OUR OFFERINGS AND GIVINGS. May I humbly appeal to you good and pleasant people of our church, to kindly think about increasing our Sunday offerings and giving in general, in order to enable us efficiently run the church because of the present economic realities. May the good Lord continue to provide for you and even surpass your expectations in the mighty name of Jesus. BULLETIN SPONSORSHIP. Our weekly bulletin is open to sponsorship. The cost is 10,000 per week. You can do this to mark any event in your life or just to support the church. E-PAYMENT. Parishioners can pay their tithes, levies, donations etc, directly into any of the Church accounts as stated below: First Bank GTBank POS TERMINAL Members can now pay their subscriptions, tithes, offerings and other dues with their debit cards. We hope this will make life easier for you especially on Sundays. It will also be available on weekdays at the Parish Office. Kindly obtain your receipt for each transaction. MONTHLY VIRTUE Virtues are the essence of our character and character does indeed determine our destiny. We shall be considering one virtue at a time in order for our lives to open up to new possibilities, greater joy and fulfillment. As you daily practise this, it will help you become your personal best and consequently lead a more extraodinary life that God intends for you. A DAY WITH GOD It takes place every third Saturday of the month. Every member needs to set this day free from 9a.m p.m. Come with your families & friends and experience God in a new way. Your Spiritual life will surely be renewed. 6 ATTENDANCE 19 TH FEBRUARY, Men Women Boys Girls Total 7.30am Communicants am Mattins Communicants Sunday School Youth Ministry Collection from 13 th February, th February, 2016 Praying Band 1,640 Holy Communion for the Week 1,180 Hours of Thanks 1, th Birthday Mrs. Iyabo Rewane Offertory 29,650 General Thanksgiving 52,900 Mission Seed 25,120 Lekki Project Fund 126, A.M. Service Offering 16,800 Offertory 9,270 General Thanksgiving 37,600 Mission Seed 1,520 Education 8, A.M. Service Offering 50,430 Offertory 42,885 Sunday School Offering 4,130 Oluwasemilore 102,465 Mission Seed 13,340 Education Fund 19,050 Guild of Stewards Thanksgiving 7,700 Outing Pa. J.O. Daramola 168,370 75th Birthday Pa. S.A. Orekoya 57,560 80th Birthday T/giving Chief Mrs C.O. Bodunde 125,700 Lekki Project Fund 386,000 Answered Prayers Thanksgiving 10,000 A Day With God Thanksgiving 29,230 Additional 2015 Profesional Harvest (Host Society Ifeloju) 20, Years Remembrance (Late Pa. J.O. Idowu) 30, Years Remem.(Late Otunba A. Odunlami) 100,000 Community Hymn Singing Offering 2,720 Tithes By Envelopes 3, ,050+2,550+5,500+5,500+1, ,500+20,000+2, , , ,000+2, , ,000+2,000 +4,500+3, ,000 (Draft & Cash).

7 NOTICES 1. Ash Wednesday Date: Wednesday, 1st March, Service Time: 5.00 p.m. Theme: Jesus the Perfect Servant: A Model for Believers. Cantor: The Vicar Preacher: The Vicar Reading: Matthew 20:17-28 (Dr. Niyi Balogun) 2. UPCOMING PROGRAMMES FOR WOMEN Women Intersociety Sporting Events (W.I.S.E) Date - Monday, 17th April, Venue - Campos Mini-stadium Time - 9a.m. - 4 p.m. Participants - All Women s Societies Organizers - Parish Women Exco Supporters club - All Men s Societies. Sponsorship - Corporate & Private sponsors are welcome. 3. Confirmation 2017 Preparatory classes take place after the 10.00a.m Service. Kindly meet with the coordinators. Canon Adekunle Dina - Teacher Revd. S. Akintunde Idowu - Assistant Mrs. Sade Balogun - Assistant 4. Anniversary Celebrations It was observed that societies do not give enough during their anniversary celebrations. We appeal to them to kindly increase their thanksgiving offerings in order to assist the Church. Letters will be sent to them in advance in this regard. 5. Parish Council Retreat Date: Saturday, 4th March, Venue: Justice Omololu Memorial Hall Time: 9.00 a.m. Topic 1: Your Life is a Living Sacrifice. Topic 2: Understanding the Role of a Parish Counsellor. Leader: Ven. S. A. Orioye 6. Job Vacancies Qualified people are invited to apply for the underlisted vacant posts in the Church. 1. Administrative Manager 2. Accountant Application and supporting documents should be submitted within two weeks of this publication to the Parish Office. Consideration will be given to members. 7. Year 2017 Women World Day of Prayer Focus Country - Philippine Date - Friday, 3rd March, Theme - Am I Being Unfair to You Matt. 20:1-16 Venue - Bethany Chapel, Faith Plaza, CMS, Road, Bariga Lagos. The activities for the day include: - Prayer at 6.00a.m. by individuals to pray for justice and contentment at all levels in Philippine and Nigeria with prayer bulletin given at the Parishes. - Congregational Session at the Faith Plaza by 9.00a.m. - Prayer service at Parishes by 6p.m. Please note, pray along, and prepare on the Prayerful - Follow-Up Action. - Individuals to empower somebody - Parishes to Train an indigent Child(ren) in School. 8. Women s Office The Parish Council has agreed to allocate the Old Parish Office to the Women of our Church as their Office. This will make life a lot easier for them to run their operations. We will get the best out of them and the Church will gain the most. We thank all our women for their support and activities. The Church shall continue to support you in every way possible. Further information will be given soonest in relation to opening and closing hours and all to be done there. 9. Update of Membership Records Kindly find time to see the Membership Committee in order to update your records with the Church so that we do not miss any part of your anniversaries. Thank you Vestry Meeting And Elections The above events will take place today after Mattins. List of Candidates i. People s Warden Mr. Olanrewaju Olaniyan ii. Counselors 1. Mr. Olanrewaju Adeyemi 2. Mr. Adebayo Ajayi 3. Mr. Yomi Amoye 4. Mr. Siji Olowosuko 5. Mr. Olushola Oshodi-Glover 6. Mrs. Bisi Banjo 7. Mrs. Bimbo Ayorinde 8. Mr. Gboyega Odunlami 9. Mr. Tunji Akinwande iii. 2 Auditors (Nominated) 11. Lekki Legacy Project (a) Property Development Committee The above named committee headed by Otunba Tunde Adelaja is making every effort to ensure that this project starts this year. This will be the gift of the current generation of worshippers to the church. We respectfully require the cooperation of all parishioners in order to achieve this purpose. (b) Fund Raising Committee i. It is obvious that we cannot effectively prosecute the above named project, that has been in the pipeline for about 20 years, without raising special funds to that effect. Consequently, Dr. Niyi Balogun was appointed by the Parish Council to chair the Committee. ii. iii. Committee Members - Dr. Niyi Balogun - Chairperson - Mr. Yomi Amoye - Mrs. Yetunde Komolafe - Mrs. Bisi Banjo - Engr. Femi Daramola - Mr. Olorunfemi Ojuri - Ms. Yewande Dawodu Donors List Kindly check the notice boards for the above and get back to the Committee in case of any error or omission. Updated list will be displayed from time to time. (c) 3D Elevation/Fund Raising Blue Print i. The above were presented to the congregation on Sunday, April 3rd, They were well received by all. We are most grateful to the committee for a job proficiently done. ii. Hall of Fame Following the reactions from the Parishioners after the presentation, the Committee has created two groupings for the Hall of fame as follows: 1. Pledge/Donations of 1m-3m qualify for gold category and 2. Pledge/Donations above 3m will be Platinum category. iii. iv. (d) Pledge Card This will be collected on the second Sunday of the month. Kindly ensure that your transactions are properly recorded or bring any error to the attention of the Committee for prompt action. Issuance of Cheques Cheques are to be drawn in the name of St. Peter s Church, Faji, Lagos and Lekki Project endorsed over-leaf. Lekki Project Fund/Thanksgiving Offering Kindly note that the above two subjects are different. You need to make up your minds about what you want during your anniversary celebrations before coming to the altar. Thanksgiving money cannot be converted into Lekki Project Fund. Kindly separate the two because the church still needs to run. 7

8 YEAR 2017 ANNIVERSARIES SOCIETY GOODWILL SOCIETY MOTHERS UNION EGBE IRETI YOUTH CHRISTIAN BAND LADIES/GIRLS GUILD CHRIST MORNING STARS PRAYER WARRIORS/EVANGELICAL YOUNG MEN CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION LADIES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP EGBE IFELOJU ST. PETER S BROTHERHOOD CHRISTIAN LEAGUE OLUWA YIO PESE CHRIST LITTLE BAND EGBE IYE & AKINMORIN (HARVEST) ELDERS FELLOWSHIP PRAYING BAND CHILDREN / YOUTH HARVEST ANGLICAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN COMPANIONS GOOD HOPE SOCIETY SCRIPTURE UNION ALTAR SERVERS GUILD BUSY BEES BOYS & GIRLS BRIGADE LADIES FRIENDLY SOCIETY EGBE IRUGBIN SHEPHERDS FOR CHRIST MEDICAL SOCIETY WOMEN S GUILD CHOIR FESTIVAL LADY HELPER S UNION LADY WORKER S UNION CHRISTIAN TORCH BEARER MEN S FRIENDLY SOCIETY IRAWO SASA/SUN.SCHOOL CHRIST AUX. LADIES SOCIETY PROGRESSIVE ARMY OF CHRIST SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICE MINISTRY DATE 19TH MARCH 16TH APRIL 23RD APRIL 30TH APRIL 30TH APRIL 30TH APRIL 14TH MAY 28TH MAY 4TH JUNE 11TH JUNE 18TH JUNE 18TH JUNE 2ND JULY 9TH JULY 16TH JULY 23RD JULY 23RD JULY 6TH AUGUST 20TH AUGUST 27TH AUGUST 3RD SEPT. 10TH SEPT. 10TH SEPT. 17TH SEPT. 24TH SEPT. 8TH OCTOBER 15TH OCTOBER 15TH OCTOBER 15TH OCTOBER 15TH OCTOBER 29TH OCTOBER 5TH NOVEMBER 12TH NOVEMBER 19TH NOVEMBER 26TH NOVEMBER 19TH NOVEMBER 3RD DECEMBER 16TH DECEMBER 16TH DECEMBER BIBLE STUDY LEADERS (7:30 A.M. ENGLISH) January - Revd. S. Akintunde Idowu February - Engr. Afolabi Aiyeola March - Mrs. Remi Dina April - Engr. Femi Daramola May - Mrs. Sola Benson-Oladeinbo June - Mr. Olatunji Davies July - Mr. Gbolahan Falaiye August - Mr. Soji Osunsedo September - Mrs. Gbemi Aduloju October - Otunba Tunde Adelaja November - Dr. Kehinde Okusami CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR YEAR 2017 HARVEST THEME: HARVEST OF HOPE JOEL 3:13-16 HOST: EGBE IRETI MONTH HARVEST 21ST MAY, ROGATION SUNDAY/ 2017 HARVEST LAUNCH 9TH JULY, STATE/CULTURAL 2017 HARVEST 6TH AUGUST, CHILDREN/YOUNG 2017 PEOPLE S HARVEST 3RD SEPTEMBER, PROFESSIONAL 2017 HARVEST 1ST OCTOBER, ADULT 2017 HARVEST 8TH OCTOBER, LOVE 2017 FEAST 12TH NOVEMBER, GLEANERS 2017, HARVEST UP-COMING WEDDINGS 1. Oluwatosin Ajanaku & Olutayo Ayodele Saturday, 25th February, Nancy Kanyinsola Ogunmiluyi & Emmanuel Aiyebo Saturday, 22nd April, Miss. Oludotun Oluwamayowa Banjo & Mr. Faith Olola Daniel Saturday, 7th October, We cover these children with the precious blood of Jesus and pray that these events will not be aborted, neither will they fall apart in marriage. Lagos Area 1 LIST OF HOME COMMUNICANTS Revd. Akintunde Idowu 1. Chief Abiola Aiyeola - 14 Rosanwo Street, Aguda, Surulere. 2. Mama E.O. Adebamowo - Plot 7, Sidikat Abubakar Street (Harmony Estate) Off Yakoyo Road Ojodu, Off Grammar School Ojodu 3. Mama Deborah I. Agboola - Block 57, Flat 4, Ijaiye Low Cost Housing Estate, Pen Cinema. 4. Pa. S.A. Afolahan, 6, Adetola Street, Aguda. 5. Chief. V.O. Odofin Bello - 31 Ayantuga Street, off post office road, parallel Damigoro Street, Mushin. Lagos. 6. Mama Ojo Comfort Yoyinlola - 21, Adetola Street Oke, Oja Round about Badia, off Olodan Street. BIBLE STUDY LEADERS (10:00 A.M. YORUBA) January - Mrs. Dupe Adelaja February - Engr. Tunde Adeyeye March - The Vicar April - Mrs. Gbemi Aduloju May - Mrs. Eunice Owonikoko June - Canon Adekunle Dina July - Mrs. Segun Okusami August - Mr. Lanre Adeyemi September - Mrs. Tokunbo Komolafe October - Dr. Niyi Balogun November - Mr. Gbenga Ogunmefun Lagos Area 2 Canon. Kunle Dina 1. Mrs. Juliana Ogunba 13 Ajose St. Mende Maryland 2. Mrs. Olarogba - 8, Senobu Street, Sari Iganmu. 3. Mrs. Erunse - 8, Awolowo Road, Amukoko. 4. Mama Elizabeth Adejoke Ayoola, 18, Akerele St. Awodiora, Apapa. 5. Mr. Ogunjimi Alao, 12B, Olushi St., Lagos. 6. Mrs. Olufemi Wilson 14 Odunfa Street Lagos. 8

9 TODAY S MEDITATION SPIRITUAL DETERIORATION Defile not ye yourselves in any of these things; for in all these the nations are defiled which I cast out before you Leviticus 18:24. In our society, in which promiscuity, pornography, and sexually transmitted diseases are relatively common, the call to sexual purity and marital faithfulness is more urgent than ever. We need God s help to guard our bodies, minds, and souls from pervasive immorality. The people of Israel faced a Canaanite culture that was even worse than ours. It is notable that God is bringing them to the land He promised Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, but it was a land occupied by fallen men. Forewarned is forearmed. Against the subjectivism, permissiveness, and outright perverseness of sexual behavior in the world, the law set clear boundaries and standards for the people of God. Forbidden behavior included incest, child sacrifice, homosexuality, bestiality, and adultery. Incest included sex with close relatives and family members. Child Sacrifices was done by the Ammonites as part of the worship of Molech, and from its placement here we might infer that the ritual involved sexuality in some way. It s for the practice of homosexuality, God s word is clear and unequivocal that it is sin (cf. Rom.1:26,27; 1 Cor.6:9,10). What was the punishment for disobedience in the area? If the Israelites wanted to see a demonstration of the answer, they simply needed to see how God was about to judge the Canaanites; Their immoral behaviour was so despicable that the land itself needed purifying _ colourfully, God said it would vomit out the wickedness of those people (Lev.18; 24, 25). The Lord warned Israel not to look back and imitate the sins they saw in Egypt, nor to look around and imitate the sins of the godless, pagan Gentile nations (Lev.18:3). When the Jews entered Canaan, they would discover that the people there were unspeakably immoral. Israel would have to maintain a position of separation in order to abstain from fleshly lusts (1pet.2:12) and be pleasing to the Lord. The Church today must maintain that same position-not a holier than thou attitude but a sweet aroma of morality that is attractive to the world inebriated by unspeakable sexual immorality (cp.2cor.6; 14-7;1, Eph. 5:1-14; Col. 3:1-7). Perversion among a people who are called to be holy perverts the Name and character of the thrice Holy God; And the principle flows over to the New Covenant- God s people do the most good for the world when they are least like the world. How tragic that today so many Churches have deceptively reasoned that they must imitate the world in order to reach the world; Beloved, when Israel failed to follow God s clear decrees and instead adopted the lifestyle of the pathetic pagan nations around them, they effectively blunted the effect of their witness. Beloved, a nation decays not because of the sinners doing what comes naturally, but when the saints cease to be salty and clear lights. Social Welfare Service Ministry. A. Our Programmes 1. Monthly Aged Allowance To help the indigent elderly members, who are 60 years and above and those who may be younger but shall be considered purely on compassionate ground, cope with the harsh economic realities. 2. Economic Empowerment To inspire and empower the less-privileged or the poor members of our society to set up small businesses or acquire skills that will enable them fend for themselves and in turn help others. 3. Reconciliation/Rehabilitation To provide counselling and help reconcile estranged families within and outside the Church. To provide limited assistance to clients who wish to go back home and those who need to be rehabilitated. 4. Visitation The sick, needy, bereaved, old, etc, members may be visited as deemed necessary. B. Our Needs 1. Regular donation of fairly used household items, imperishable food stuff, clothing and shoes, etc., for the poor and the needy. 2. Sponsorship for our clients. Names of our clients shall be advertised in our bulletin, but members names shall not be displayed as a mark of respect for them. 3. Institution of Trust Funds. Members are called upon to institute more trust funds in order to support our cause in our attempt to carry out the injunction of Christ in relation to caring for the poor and the needy. 4. Voluntary Donations; especially to commemorate landmark events such as birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and so on. 5. Special Appeal Funds If need be, we may approach few members for special donations so that we can have enough funds to run the Unit effectively. C. Medical We work in conjunction with the Clinic to offer minimum assistance to the sick. We thank members or visitors that have made donations or instituted Trust Funds and those who continue to support this noble initiative in different ways. New donors are welcome. May You Be Glad All Your Life for helping those that are in need. CHURCH OFFICERS / CLERGY MR. TAYO OMOGBENIGUN Choirmaster & Organist MR. SEYI DUROLAJE Assistant Organist. MR. DOYIN OSHUNKOYA Assistant Organist. MR. KUNLE ADEOGUN - Verger 1 MR. ERIC ADEDEJI OWOLABI - Verger 2 MR. OLANREWAJU OLANIYAN...Church Warden MR. ADEYEMI ATUNWA...Church Warden REV. SAMUEL AKINTUNDE IDOWU Curate REVD. CANON ADEKUNLE DINA Curate VENERABLE TAYO ADULOJU , Vicar May you have a fruitful week! Yours Truly, VENERABLE TAYO ADULOJU Vicar. THE MOST REVD. DR. E.A. ADEMOWO, Ph. D; FNAL, OON DIOCESAN BISHOP OF LAGOS & DEAN EMERITUS, CHURCH OF NIGERIA 9