7.30 A. M. HOLY EUCHARIST (NEW LITURGY) 10.00A.M- MATTINS (EKO BIBELI) 3, Ajele Street, Lagos, Nigeria. 3, Ajele Street, Lagos, Nigeria

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1 7.30 A. M. HOLY EUCHARIST (NEW LITURGY) CELEBRANT: REVD. S. AKINTUNDE IDOWU THEME: TOTAL COMMITMENT(THE LIVING ROOM). PALM SUNDAY ORDER OF SERVICE 1. Opening Hymn - CH. 297 (Tune: St. Theodulph) 2. Worship Songs 3. Introductory Sentence: Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the Highest! Matthew 21:9. 4. Preparation to The Collects (Pages 1-8) 5. The Collect: Almighty and everlasting God. Who in Your tender love towards mankind sent Your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, to take upon Him our flesh, and to suffer death upon the cross: grant that we may follow the example of His patience and humility, and also be made partakers of His resurrection, through Jesus Christ Your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. Amen. Almighty and merciful God, Your hate nothing that You have made and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent. Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, we may receive from You, the God of all mercy, perfect forgiveness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 6. Epistle - I John 1:1-7 (Postulant Niyi Adeluwoye) 7. The Gradual Hymn - Out of my Bondage - Pg. 8 (Tune: Jesus I Come) 8. The Gospel: Matt. 21:1-13 (Vicar) 9. Bible Study Leader - Canon Adekunle Dina 10. The Nicene Creed 11. Intercession: (Page12) - Mrs. Bolanle Aiyeola 12. Procession of Elements and Offertory Hymn for the year CH. 261 (Diademata) pg The Eucharistic Prayer (Pages 22-31) 14. The Distribution: CH. 243 (Tune: Breslau) 15. The Ablution: I.O.M. B&P 390 pg. 9 (Tune: Baca) (Collection of Offering /Envelopes/ Mission Seed) 16. Post Communion Sentence: Jesus said., My Father, If it is possible for this cup to be taken away Unless I drink it, may Your will be done. Matthew 26: Post Communion Prayer (Pages ) 18. Testimony Time 19. Altar Call - Contribution Cards - General Thanksgiving & Tithing. 20. Notices 21. Prophetic Prayer - Isaiah 51:3 - Canon Kunle Dina 22. Benediction 23. Withdrawal Hymn - CH. 296 (Tune: St. Drostane) 10.00A.M- MATTINS (EKO BIBELI) OLUDARI - CANON ADEKUNLE DINA THEME: TOTAL COMMITMENT(THE LIVING ROOM). OJO ISIMI OPE. 1. Orin Akowole I.O.M. 196 (Tune: Winchester Old) 2. Yiya Imo-Ope Si Mimo 3. Oro Akoso Olubukun ni eni ti o nbo wa ni oruko Oluwa; Hosanna loke orun. Matthew 21:9. 4. Ipe si Isin 5. Bibeli Kika - I John 1:1-7 (Mrs. Remi Dina) 6. Orin - I.O.M. 303 (Tune: Hanover) 7. Ijewo Otito Igbagbo, Adura de Oore-ofe - Canon Adekunle Dina 8. Awon Kolekti Olodumare ati ayeraye Olorun, eni ninu iyonu ife Re si araye ti o ran Omo Re, Jesu Kristi Olugbala wa lati mu ara wa wo ati lati jiya iku lori agbelebu, fifunni ki a le topa apere suru ati irele Re, ati pelu ki a le se alabapin ajinde Re, nipase Jesu Kristi Omo Re Oluwa wa. Amin. Olodumare ati Olorun alaanu, eniti ko korira ohunkohun ti O da, ti o ndari ese ji gbogbo awon ti o rounpiwada, da okan titun sinu wa, ki o si fun wa ni irobinuje okan, pe bi a ti npohunrere ese wa ti a si njewo osi wa, ki a le ri idariji ati alaafia gba lowo Re, Olorun aanu gbogbo, nipase Jesu Kristi Oluwa wa. Amin. 9. Ifilo 10. Tito Jade Pelu Orin I.O.M. 194 (Tune: St. Theodulph) (Brigade Band Continue) 11. Adura 12. Orin Saaju Eko Bibeli - Out of my Bondage - Pg. 8 (Tune: Jesus I Come) 13. Eko Bibeli - Alufa Ijo 14. Orin fun Odun I.O.M. 146 (Tune: Diademata) (A O gba ore ati awon apo iwe) 15. Wiwa Si Pepe- Kaadi Idawo - Oluwasemilore ati Idamewa - Outing of Late Mr. Oluyele Ososanya 16. Ijeri (Testimony) 17. Ifilo Adura Asotele: Isaiah 51:3 (Postulant Niyi Adeluwoye) 19. Ibukun Ati Oore-Ofe 20. Orin Akojade - I.O.M. 195 (Tune: St. Drostane)

2 Parish Cycle of Prayer Kindly Pray for: Mission: The Most Rev. Suheil Dawani Archbishop, Jerusalem & The Middle East & Archbishop in Jerusalem The Rt. Revd Dr. Babatunde F. Rotimi, Bishop of Ijebu South West Diocese & Mrs. Olatundun Ogunbanwo, President Mothers Union and Women s Guild Ijebu South West Diocese. Mrs. Bertha Ugochi Iberosi. Nigeria: - Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development - Audu Ogbeh - Minister of Health - Isaac Adewole Lagos: - Lagos State Governor - Members of his Cabinet - Lagos Residents St. Peter s Church Harvest (Host Society) - All Widows - All the Needy Family Prayer: - Late Pa. F.A.I. Adelaja s Family - Late Mama Aduke Palmer s Family - Mr. Abiodun Olabode Ogunbela s Family - Late Pa. & Mama Joseph Oluwole s Family - Late Prince Ayebo Stephen Akinsuyi s Family - Late Mama Selina Aarinola Oshinkanlu/ Mrs. Moji Martins Family - Mr. & Mrs. Mate s Family - Omoba Akinsanya s Famliy - Papa Adepegba s Family - Olulenu s Family Business Breakthrough Prayer: - Tiwadayo Commercial Ent. - Royal Farms - Tranquil & Quest - Shade Beauty Photo Concept - Sisiologe Make-Up - Church Vestments Birthday Anniversary: Kuju Adetayo A.M. YOUTH SERVICE WILL BE A COMBINE SERVICE IN THE MAIN CHURCH AUDITORIUM. Season: Easter Sunday Liturgical Colour: White SUNDAY, 1 ST APRIL, :30 A.M. - HOLY EUCHARIST (SAID) Theme - Allelujah, Christ is Risen Celebrant - The Vicar Sermon - Revd. S. Akintunde Idowu Bible Readings: P.A/Epistle - I Cor. 15:12-20 (Postulant Niyi Adeluwoye) Gospel - John 20:1-18 (Canon Adekunle Dina) Intercession - Postulant Niyi Adeluwoye Altar Call - Easter Thanksgiving - March Celebrants - General Thanksgiving & Tithing A.M. - ISIN IDAPO MIMO (KIKO L ORIN) Esin Oro - Allelujah, Kristi Ti Jinde Adari - Alufa Ijo Iwaasu - Revd. S. Akintunde Idowu Bibeli Kika: I Cor. 15:12-20 (Mr. Gbolahan Falaiye) Ihinrere: John 20:1-18 (Canon Adekunle Dina) Wiwa Si Pepe - Idupe Ajinde - Alajodun Osu Keta - Oluwasemilore ati Idamewa a.m. - Sunday School TODAY S MEETINGS a. The monthly general meeting of Egbe Irugbin holds immediately after 10.00am Service in the Church Premises. Members should take note. b. The monthly general meeting of Ladies Friendly Society holds immediately after 10.00am Service in the Church Premises. Host: Chief (Mrs.) C. M. Bodunde.Punctuality will be appreciated. c. Scripture Union Society meet with the President Mrs. Bosede George Immediately after 10.00am Service in the Church Premises. Members should please take note. 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. Mr. Olushola Ojediran 6. Mrs. Fasehun Oluwaseyi 7. Mrs. Kehinde De-Souza Adewale 8. Mr. Tunbosun Osobu (General Supervisor)

3 6.00a.m. 7.00am. WEEKLY DIARY Prayer Meeting - Mr. Adebiyi Conde Holy Communion Celebrant: Canon Adekunle Dina Epistle: Heb. 2:9-18 Gospel: Mark 14:3-end Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd. Sylvestre Bahati, Bishop of Bukavu - (Congo). His Excellency Alhaji Badaru Abubakar, Governor of Jigawa State and the People. The Revd. Timothy Adelagun Olusanya. Birthday Anniversary: Conde Enoch Adejare, Abiodun Olanrewaju Ojekunle p.m. Mid - Day Prayer 3.00 p.m. Hour Of Victory - Prayer Meeting 5.00 p.m. Holy Week Service 6.00a.m. 7.00am. Prayer Meeting- Mrs. Omolara Kuju Holy Communion Celebrant: Canon Adekunle Dina Epistle: Heb. 8:1-6 Gospel: Matt. 26:31-end Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd. Samuel Egesa, Bishop of Bukedi - (Uganda) His Excellency Nasir El-Rufai, Governor of Kano State and the People. The Ven. Babatunde Adeleke Oduwole; Mrs. Omolara Olafimihan. Birthday Anniversary: Akinsuyi Samuel Olabanji, Banjo Olabisi Omolee, Yinusa Abisola, Adewale Tinko, Ogunberu Esther a.m. Diocesan Hours of Intercession noon Mid - Day Prayer 6.30 p.m. Choir Practice 5.00 p.m. Holy Week Service 6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mr. Adedapo Allen 7.00am. Holy Communion - Celebrant: The Vicar Epistle: I Cor. 11:23-29 Gospel: John 13:1-15 Cycle of Prayer The Rt. Revd. Alan Ewing, Bishop of Bunbury - (Western Australia, Australia). His Excellency Aminu Bello Masari, Governor of Katsina State and the People. Mrs. Nengi Wakama. Birthday Anniversary: Ononuga Oluwagbenga, Fagbuyi Toluwalope, Oyebade E.O a.m. Social Welfare Service Ministry Panel Meeting 4.00 p.m. Counselling Session 4.00p.m. Church Clinic 5.00p.m. Maundy Thursday Service 6.00p.m. Clergy Meeting 6.30p.m. Choir Pratice 6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mr. Oyewole Samuel 7.00am. Holy Communion - Celebrant: Revd. S. A. Idowu Epistle: Heb. 10:1-25 Gospel: John 18:1-19,37 Cycle of Prayer The Rt. Revd. George Mechumo, Bishop of Bungoma - (Kenya). His Excellency Atiku Bagudu, Governor of Kabbi State and the People. Chief Mrs. Olubukunola Ajomo, Bishop s Nominee. Birthday Anniversary OKewunmi Olufunsho, Oyelabi Oyelakin Tolulope. 9.00a.m. Good Friday Service 12 noon Good Friday Service 6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Evang. Sheyin Kunle Smart 7.00am. Holy Communion - Celebrant: The Vicar Epistle: I Pet. 2:19- Gospel: Luke 23: p.m. Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd. Jwan Zhumbes, Bishop of Bukuru - (Jos, Nigeria) His Excellency Umar Ganduje, Governor of Kano State and the People The Revd. Canon David Olugbade Adekola; 13th Wedding Anniversary Revd & Mrs. Isaac Nwanne. Birthday Anniversary Holy Week Service 6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mrs. Omoriyeba Adelaja 7:45a.m. Holy Communion - Celebrant: Revd. S. A. Idowu Epistle: I Pet. 3:17-22 Gospel: Matt. 27:57-66 Cycle of Prayer The Rt Revd. Samuel Kahuma, Bishop of Bunyoro - Kitara - (Uganda). The Rt. Revd. Paul Moses Samson Naimanhye, Bishop of Busoga - (Uganda). His Excellency Abdulfatah Ahamen, Governor of Kwara State and the People. 13th Wedding Anniversary Revd. Canon & Mrs. Adekunle Ajado. Birthday Anniversary Rabiu Adeola O., Ojosipe Femi, Fasida Oluwafunmilayo Omolara.

4 WOMEN S CORNER NOTICES. Till I can all things do;- 1. Contemporary Issues - The total Christian Woman - 28th March, 2018 by Mrs. Ca 2. Women of Grace Meeting - Seek God s Wis Wisdom by Mama Adeola Olajolo CONTRIBUTION CARD FORTH SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH SPIRITUAL VITAMIN FOR THE MONTH: Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good, He who does good is of God, but he who does evil has not seen God. 3 John 11. OUT OF MY BONDAGE 1. Out of my bondage, sorrow, and night Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; Into Thy freedom, gladness, and light, Jesus, I come to Thee; Out of my sickness into Thy health, Out of my want and into Thy wealth, Out of my sin and into Thyself Jesus, I come to Thee 2. Out of my shameful failure and loss, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; Into the glorious gain of Thy cross, Jesus, I come to Thee Out of earth s sorrows into Thy balm, Out of life s storms and into Thy calm, Out of distress to jubilant psalm Jesus, I come to Thee 3. Out of unrest and arrogant pride, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; Into Thy blessed will to abide, Jesus, I come to Thee Out of myself to dwell in Thy love, Out of despair into raptures above, Upward for eye on wings like a dove, Jesus, I come to Thee. 4. Out of the fear and dread of the tomb, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; Into the joy and light of Thy home, Jesus, I come to Thee; Out of the depths of ruin untold, Into the peace of Thy sheltering fold, Ever Thy glorious face to behold, Jesus, I come to Thee. (HYMN FOR THE YEAR) JESUS, MY STRENGHT, MY HOPE 1. Jesus, my strength my Hope, On Thee I cast my care With humble confidence look up, And know Thou hearest prayer. Give me on Thee to wait Almighty to renew. 2. I want a godly fear, A quick, discerning eye, That looks to Thee when sin is near, And sees the tempter fly: A spirit still prepared, And armed with jealous care, For ever standing on its guard, And watching unto prayer. 3. I want a heart to pray, To pray and never cease, Never to murmur at Thy stay, Or wish my sufferings less: This blessing, above all, Always to pray, I want, Out of the deep on Thee to call, And never, never faint. 4. I rest upon thy Word, Thy promise is for me: My succour and salvation. LORD, Shall surely come from Thee. But let me still abide, Nor from my hope remove Till Thou my patient spirit guide Into Thy perfect love. Amen I GAVE MY LIFE FOR THEE. 1. I gave My life for thee, My precious blood I shed, That thou might'st ransomed be And quickened from the dead. I gave My life for thee; What hast thou given for Me? 2. I spent long years for thee In weariness and woe That an eternity Of joy thou mightest know. I spent long years for thee; Hast thou spent one for Me? 3. My Father's home of light, My rainbow-circled throne, I left for earthly night, For wanderings sad and lone. I left it all for thee; Hast thou left aught for Me? 4. I suffered much for thee, More than My tongue may tell, Of bitterest agony, To rescue thee from hell. I suffered much for thee; What canst thou bear for Me? 5. And I have brought to thee Down from My home above Salvation full and free, My pardon and My love. Great gifts I brought to thee; What hast thou brought to Me? 6. Oh, let thy life be given, Thy years for Me be spent, World's fetters all be riven, And joy with suffering blent! I gave Myself for thee: Give thou thyself to Me.

5 BIBLE STUDY 9.00A.M A.M. INTRODUCTION: Without question, one of the most remarkable Christian doctrines is that Jesus Christ himself through the Holy Spirit will actually enter a heart, settle down and be at home here. He said to his disciples, If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching, my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him (John 14:23). It is interesting that Jesus uses a similar concept here (home) that he uses earlier in John 14: I am going there to prepare a place for you that you also may be where I am (vv 2-3). He was promising that just as he was going to heaven to prepare a place for them and would one day welcome then there, so it would be possible for them to prepare a place for him in their hearts now. He would come and make his home with then right here. This was beyond their comprehension. How could it be? Then came Pentecost. The Spirit of the living Christ was given to the church, and they experienced what he had foretold. The body of the believer had become the temple of the living God and the human heart the home of Jesus Christ. Thirty minutes after Pentecost the disciples knew more about Jesus than they had known in the previous three years. I will never forget the evening I invited him into my heart. What an entrance he made! It was not a spectacular, emotional thing, but very real, occurring at the center of my soul. He came into the darkness of my heart and turned on the light. He built a fire in the cold hearth and banished the chill. He started music where there had been stillness and harmony where there had been discord. He filled the emptiness with his own loving fellowship. I have never regretted opening the door to Christ, and I never will. After Christ entered my heart, in the joy of that new found relationship I said to him, Lord, I want this heart of mine to be yours. I want you to settle down here and be fully at home. I want you to use it as your own. Let me show you around and point out some of the features of the home so that you will be more comfortable. I want you to enjoy our time together. He was glad to come and seemed delighted to be given a place in my ordinary little heart. The following Bible studies reflect the journey we went on together. THEME: Total Commitment. TOPIC: The Living Room. TEXTS: 1 John 1:1-7 AIMS: i) To decide definitely that you want to meet the Lord regularly in your living room, ii) To think of ways to eliminate or ignore the distractions that keep you from that appointment. Study Three: We moved next into the living room. This was a quiet, comfortable room with a warm atmosphere. I liked it. He also seemed pleased with it. He said, Let s come here often. It s secluded and quiet, and we can have good talks and fellowship together. So, morning after morning, I would go downstairs to the living room. He would take a book of the Bible from the bookcase and open it, and we would read it together. Through the Bible and his Holy Spirit, he would talk to me. In prayer I would respond. Those times were wonderful. However, under the pressure of many responsibilities, little by little this time began to be shortened. Somehow I assumed I was just too busy to give special, regular time to be with Christ. This was not a deliberate decision, you understand; it just seemed to happen that way. One morning, I recall rushing down the steps in a hurry to be on my way to an important appointment. As I passed the living room, the door was open. Glancing in, I saw a fire in the fireplace and Jesus sitting There. Suddenly, in dismay, it came to me. He is my guest. I invited Him into my heart! He has come as my Saviour and Friend to live with me. Yet here I am neglecting him. I stopped, turned and hesitantly went in. With downcast glance I said, Master, I m sorry! Have you been here every morning? Yes, he said. The trouble is that you have been thinking of the quiet time, of Bible study and prayer, as a means for your own spiritual growth. This is true, but you have forgotten that this time means something to me also. At a great cost I have redeemed you. I value your fellowship. Whether or not you want to be with me, remember I want to be with you. Open - When have you most cherished your times talking with Jesus in the living room of your heart? - What distractions typically prevent you from developing your relationship with the Lord? Study Read 1 John 1:1-7 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us. We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. We write this to make our joy complete. This is the message we have heard from him and declare to your God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. 1. What words and phrases in verse 1 tell you about the kind of intimacy John has developed with Jesus? 2. From these verses and your knowledge of John as the disciple whom Jesus loved (John 21:20), what insights do you gain about how John developed such intimacy? 3. How are darkness and light contrasted in verses 5-7? 4. How do we know that John wished to communicate about a Person whom we can know, rather than a good religious feeling? 5. In your quest for close fellowship with the Lord, what barriers have you encountered? 6. What are the benefits of spending time and energy developing a close relationship with Christ? 7. What role does our individual fellowship with Christ play in the life of the Church as a whole? Commit - When your regular time of fellowship with the Lord becomes d ry and unappealing, what are the reasons? - What would help you to make your time with the Lord rich and full again? THIS SUNDAY LEADER THE VICAR NEXT SUNDAY LEADER DR. KEHINDE OKUSAMI

6 BIRTHDAYS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL Apr-01 Ojo-odeyemi Irena Kokumo Apr-01 Odunusi Kolawole Apr-01 Komolafe Olumide Oluwaseun Apr-02 Temetan Ruth Olayinka Apr-02 Khama Comfort Oluremi Komolafe Ololade Olufunmilayo Medahunsi Timothy Rabiu Olarenwaju Adediran Abiola Adebo Samuel Rotimi Obaseki Adeyemi Akinkunmi Alashde Openibo Benson Oladele Modupeola Paul Jacob Christian Tilouwani Samuel Oluwadola Olubunmi Adefuye Williams Adewunmi Abiola Adeogun Araoluwa Oke Olakiitan Esther Olorunsola Christiana Williams Oshukoya Adebowale Samuel Adewunmi Senbanjo Oshunkoya Patrick Adebowale Omowunmi Atokeade Afetunji Koyinsola Moreoluwa Adesanya Apr-07 Orioye Samuel Adebayo Apr-07 Isijola Oluwatoyin Apr-08 Ayodele Kemi Apr-08 Adeniyi Olugbenga Folorunso Apr-09 Oyinibeji E. Apr-09 Isijola Emmanuel Apr-09 Kehinde Olufunmileyi Onatoye Apr-09 Ekundayo Ayinde Allen Apr-10 Ogunseitan Clara Olaitan Apr-10 Williams Temidayo Helen Apr-10 Odumosu Oluseyi Apr-10 Onanuga Olabusipo O. Apr-11 Loremikan Temitope Apr-12 Oke Oluwadarasimi Vincent Apr-12 Durojaiye Olushola Apr-12 Oluremi Abimbola Bankale Apr-13 Omololu Bajulaiye Apr-13 Funsho Iteola Ajayi Apr-14 Mosunmola Esther Ajala Apr-14 Omobolanle Arike Allen Apr-15 Olaoluwa Bamidele Adebambo Apr-15 Baniel Boluwatife Ogunmiluyi Apr-15 Durojaiye Bukola Apr-15 Adeyemi Olabode Ona-ara Apr-16 Adeyemi Bolaji Apr-16 Adegbulugbe Oluyemi Apr-16 Adeyemi Buki Apr-16 Ojuri Adenike Victoria Apr-17 Ibitayo Monehin Apr-17 Sogul s Funmilayo Allen Apr-18 Olalekan Babarinde Apr-19 Adedeji Omolara Olabisi Lamide Shobajo A. Daramola Olubunmi Olufemi Ibidunni Olufunmilayo Adebambo Adebisi Adelowo Adeniyi Williams Apr-21 Comfort Iyabo Dosunmu Apr-22 Opeyemi Esther Apr-24 Olaleye Eunice Ajoke Apr-25 Lydia Ebun Isijola Apr-26 Ogunmiluyi Nancy Kanyinsola Apr-27 Mobolaji Olusola Amoye Apr-27 Afolabi Akinwunmi Aiyeola Apr-27 Mary Oluwatoyin Banjo Apr-28 Mary Oladele Apr-28 Ibidun Adebambo Apr-29 Adediran Adetobi Abeni Apr-29 Victoria Modupe Dawodu Apr-29 Kehinde Ruth Siyanbade Apr-30 Adeogun Adenike Rachel Men Women Boys Girls Total 7.30am Communicants am Mattins Communicants Sunday School NA NA NA NA NA Youth Ministry WORSHIP IN THE MAIN CHURCH Collection from 12 th March 18 th March, Praying Band 1,640 Holy Communion 5,360 Wednesday Lenten Service Offertory 9,200 Isera Eni 16, a.m Service Offertory 9,980 Offering 27,210 General Thanksgiving 16,320 Mission Seed 9,250 Education 1,750 Tithe 76, a.m. Service Offering 20,290 Offering 32,390 Oluwasemilore 66,640 Mission Seed 11,650 Education 5,265 Sunday School 5,470 Mr. & Mrs. Seye Adelaja Wedding Thanksgiving 9,125 Lekki Project Fund 95,000 Mr. Moses and his Fiancee T/giving before Marriage 10,000 Church Maintenance 70,000 Harvest Launch 2,250,000 Nkechi Umeh (Tithe) 5,000 Tithes 55,300 Tithe Online GTB 60,000 Tithes by Envelopes 2,500+1, , , ,000+5,500+2,500+1,000+1,500+5,000

7 NOTICES 1. Greetings 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. You will always be a welcome part of our family. The clergy will be ready to welcome you after this service or anytime you choose to come or call. God bless you! 2. Easter Baptism Date: Saturday, April 7, 2018 Time: 10.00am 3. W.I.S.E Women Inter-Society Sporting Events Holds on Monday, 2nd April, Every Society should be getting prepared. 4. Birthday List for April The above mention list is on page 12 kindly check and update if your name is not on the list. If your business names is not among the list we publish for prayers weekly kindly drop it. Thanks. 5. Elders Faith Clinic The above mention will not hold on Thursday, 29th March, 2018 due to Maundy Thursday. 6. Good Friday 3 Hours Service 1. Mr. Alaba Oyewole - Ifihan 2: Canon Adekunle Dina - Iwaasu(Ijo Efesu) 3. Mr. Doyin Oshunkoya - Ifihan 2: Mrs. Sade Balogun - Iwaasu (Ijo Smirna) 5. Mrs. Dunni Olusanya-Green Ifihan 2: Mr. Tunde Fasina - Iwaasu (Ijo Pergamu) 7. Mrs. Eniola Idowu - Ifihan 2: Mrs. Modupe Fasina - Iwaasu (Ijo Tiatira) 9. Mrs. Eunice Owonikoko Adura (Prayer) 10. Mrs. Yetunde Komolafe Ifihan 3: Mr. Alaba Oyewole - Iwaasu (Ijo Sardi) 12. Mrs. Bisi Banjo - Ifihan 3: Rev. Idowu Samuel A. - Iwaasu (Ijo Filadelfia) 14. Mrs. Caroline Akingbesote Ifihan 3: Vicar - Iwaasu (Ijo Laodikea) 7. Confirmation Class Kindly register for the above with Revd. S. Akintunde Idowu. The Classes holds every Sunday immediately after service. 8. Anniversary Dates All the Societies & Service Groups should kindly check their anniversary dates as published on pg. 16/17. Thank you for your quick response. 9. Voters Card Registration The above mentioned is ongoing presently at every Local Government in Lagos State. Please ensure you do so if you have not registered. 10. Online Payment The P.O.S. is now available for transactions. Kindly contact the Wardens for more details.

8 YEAR 2018 ANNIVERSARIES SOCIETY DATE FASTING & PRAYER 15TH-19TH JANUARY REVIVAL 4TH-7TH MARCH GUILD OF STEWARDS 18TH FEBRUARY GOODWILL SOCIETY 18TH MARCH EASTER CANTATA 8TH APRIL MOTHERS UNION 15TH APRIL EGBE IRETI 22ND APRIL YOUTH CHRISTIAN BAND 29TH APRIL LADIES/GIRLS GUILD 29TH APRIL CHRIST MORNING STARS 29TH APRIL PRAYER WARRIORS/EVANGELICAL 13TH MAY HARVEST LAUNCH 13TH MAY YOUNG MEN CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION 27TH MAY LADIES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 3RD JUNE EGBE IFELOJU 10TH JUNE ST. PETER S BROTHERHOOD 17TH JUNE CHRISTIAN LEAGUE 17TH JUNE REVIVAL 24TH JUNE OLUWA YIO PESE 1ST JULY STATE / CULTURAL HARVEST 8TH JULY CHRIST LITTLE BAND 8TH JULY EGBE IYE & AKINMORIN (HARVEST) 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 ANGLICAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP 19TH AUGUST ADULT HARVEST 7TH OCTOTBER LOVE FEAST 14TH OCTOBER LADIES FRIENDLY SOCIETY 14TH OCTOBER EGBE IRUGBIN 21ST OCTOBER SHEPHERDS FOR CHRIST 21TH OCTOBER MEDICAL SOCIETY 21TH OCTOBER WOMEN S GUILD 28TH OCTOBER CHOIR FESTIVAL 28TH OCTOBER LADY HELPER S UNION 4TH 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 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 LIST OF HOME COMMUNICANTS 1. Chief Abiola Aiyeola - 14 Rosanwo Street, Aguda, Surulere. 2. Mama E.O. Adebamowo - Plot 7, Sidikat Abubakar Street (Har mony 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. Mrs. Juliana Ogunba 13 Ajose St. Mende Maryland 7. Mrs. Olarogba - 8, Senobu Street, Sari Iganmu. 8. Mama Ojo Comfort Yoyinlola - 21, Adetola Street Oke, Oja Round about Badia, off Olodan Street. PSALMODY CHRISTIAN COMPANIONS PROFESSIONAL HARVEST GOOD HOPE SOCIETY SCRIPTURE UNION ALTAR SERVERS GUILD BUSY BEES 26TH AUGUST 26TH AUGUST 2ND SEPT. 2ND SEPT. 9TH SEPT. 9TH SEPT. 16TH SEPT. 9. Mama Elizabeth Adejoke Ayoola, 18, Akerele St. Awodiora, Apapa. 10. Mr. Ogunjimi Alao, 12B, Olushi St., Lagos. 11. Mrs. Olufemi Wilson 14 Odunfa Street Lagos. 12. Kobiti F. A Isale Agbede Str, Lagos Island 13. Ayodeji Kobiti - 14 Isale Agbede Str, Lagos Island 14. Mama Shobande - 17 Razak Balogun St. Off Adebola Str. Off Adeniran Ogunsanya, Surulere.

9 THE HUMILITY OF CHRIST And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name. Phil. 2:8-9. Jesus Christ humility and humiliation won the victory over sin, death, and the devil for us and whose exaltation proved the victory. But we do need a quick reminder of what that humiliation was. When we speak of humiliation in the Catechism, we aren t talking about the blush of the cheeks or being embarrassed. No, Jesus humiliation was the setting aside of his full power and glory to accomplish his work as the Lamb of God who would take away the sin of the world. He couldn t walk around shining brighter than the sun as he did during the Transfiguration. The steps of Jesus humiliation are recounted in the second article of the Apostle s Creed. There we confess that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and was buried. Why would Jesus display such humility? He was the King of kings and Lord of lords! He was there with the Father and Spirit creating the world. Why would he then be a King lowly and riding on a donkey? Why would he do this especially when it would be so misunderstood by so many people? The answer is simple: God sent his Son not only to save us, but also to serve us. That is why he hid his full glory. Whatever needed to be done to save us, Jesus was willing to do. It is that servant attitude Paul refers to in Phi. 2:5-11. Jesus was in nature true God, yet mankind could not save itself, so God himself solved the problem. Jesus love for us is so great he did not grip onto his deity in heaven alone. He made himself nothing. If he stayed in heaven, how would our salvation be accomplished? He became a servant and became fully human in our place. The Holy Week, as we know ends at Calvary. Jesus Christ humbled himself to such a degrading death, that the innocent died for the guilty of all. What should be our response to this? Apostle Paul encourages us to put into practice the humility of Jesus Christ and not his sacrifice on the cross. He wants us to set aside the desire for earthly rewards and glory; that is not to be our goal in life. Therefore, as we begin this Holy Week journey to the cross, may our faith be in Jesus alone, God who became man to accomplish the Father s plan of salvation. May we not discredit him because he doesn t talk himself up the way we may expect. Rather, may we honor him as our Savior, through whom we have eternal life. Revd. S. Akintunde Idowu. 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 C. E. O. AKINGBESOTE Vicar 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