7.30 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST (NEW LITURGY) CELEBRANT THE VICAR THEME: THE TRIALS OF FAITH

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1 7.30 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST (NEW LITURGY) CELEBRANT THE VICAR THEME: THE TRIALS OF FAITH ORDER OF SERVICE 1. Opening Hymn: CH Introductory Sentence: I am the vine, and you are the branches, says the Lord. Those who abides in me and I in them, bear much fruit. John 15:5. 3. Preparation To The Collects (Pages 1-8) 4. The Collects: Almighty God, Whose Son Jesus Christ fasted for forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are, yet without sin, give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to Your Spirit: and as You know our weakness, so may weknow Your power to save, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Almighty and merciful God, You 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. 5. O.T: Gen. 2:7-9; 3:1-7 (Mrs. Bisi Fasina) 6. Epistle: James 1:2-19 (Mrs. Eniola Idowu) 7. The Gradual Hymn - CH. CS Gospel: Matt. 4:1-11 (Canon Adekunle Dina) 9. Preacher: The Vicar 10. The Nicene Creed 11. Intercession: (Page12) Mr. Dapo Allen 12. Procession of Elements and Offertory: CH The Eucharistic Prayer (Pages 22-31) 14. The Distribution: CH The Ablution - CH. 268 (Collection of Offering and Various Envelopes) 16. Post Communion Sentence: Jesus answered, It is written: man does not live by bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Matthew 4: Post Communion Prayer (Pages ) 18. Testimony Time 19. Altar Call - St. Mathias Day - February Celebrants - General Thanksgiving & Tithing. 20. Notices 21. Prophetic Prayer - Job 5: Benediction 23. Withdrawal Hymn - CH A.M. IDAPO MIMO (KIKO L ORIN) OLUDARI REVD. S. AKINTUNDE IDOWU ESIN ORO: IDANWO IGBAGBO(THE TRIALS OF FAITH) ETO ISIN 1. Orin Akowole - I.O.M Adura Ibere 3. O.T -Gen. 2:7-9; 3:1-7 (Mrs. Kehinde Conde) 4. Episteli - James 1:2-19 (The Vicar) 5. Orin I.O.M Gospel - Matt. 4:1-11 (Canon Adekunle Dina) 7. Igbagbo Ti Nikea 8. Orin I.O.M Iwaasu - Mr. Abayomi Ajanaku 10. Itore Anu - I.O.M Adura Oniruru Ati Iyasimimo Ohun Elo 12. Ipinfunni: Choir - Orin I.O.M. 145 Orin I.O.M. 437 Orin I.O.M. 438 Orin I.O.M. 441 Orin I.O.M. 147 Orin I.O.M. 439 Orin I.O.M. 443 Orin Fun Ipalemo - I.O.M Ijeri Si Agbara Olorun (Testimony Time) 14. Idupe - P.C.C. Swearing-In Ceremony - St. Mathias Day - 85th Birthday- Mr. Joseph Adebowale Adeleye - Alajodun Osu Keji - Oluwasemilore ati Idamewa 15. Ifilo - Women to address the Church 16. Adura Asotele - Job 5: Ibukun 18. Orin Akojade - Orin I.O.M A.M. YOUTH MINISTRY SERVICE THEME: THE TRIALS OF FAITH THE ORDER 1. Opening Hymn - CH Praise & Worship 3. Call to Worship 4. Psalm - 119: Bible Reading: Luke 22: Creed, Intercession to Grace 7. Hymn - CH. CS Sermon 9. Choruses (Collection and Tithes to be Taken) 10. Testimony 11. Notices 12. Prophetic Prayer - Job 5: Closing Prayer 14. Closing Hymn - CH

2 Parish Cycle of Prayer Kindly Pray for: Mission: The Rt. Revd. Justin Badi Arama, Maridi (Minye, Sudan) The Revd. Canon Joel Nweto - The Synod Secretary and all Assistant. Mrs. Yemisi Oyekan, Mrs. Dorcas Odusanya. 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: - Mama Yinka Da-Silva s Family - Late Papa Fisher s Family - Akinjiyan s Family - Late Pa I.S.M. Sotire s Family Business Breakthrough Prayer: - Little Chef - Beykas Properties - Tiwadayo Commercial Enterprises SUNDAY, 12TH MARCH, Season: Lent 2 Liturgical Colour: Purple 1. 7:30 a.m. - HOLY EUCHARIST (SAID) Theme - The New Covenant Celebrant - Canon Adekunle Dina Preacher - Canon Adekunle Dina Bible Readings: O.T - Isaiah 53:1-12 (Mr. Kayode Fasina) Epistle - I John 3:1-10 (Mr. Soji Osunsedo) Gospel - Luke 15:1-10 (Revd. S. A. Idowu) Intercession - Engr. Wemimo Adebajo Altar Call - Lekki Project - General Thanksgiving & Tithing a.m. - ISIN OWURO/ISAMI ORORO Esin Oro - God is Faithful to His Promise Atuko - Canon Adekunle Dina Iwaasu - Mrs. Shade Balogun Bibeli Kika: I Kings 8:54-57 (Otunba (Engr.) E. Adedamola Ibidapo) Wiwa Si Pepe - Lekki Project - Oluwasemilore ati Idamewa a.m. - Sunday School Today s Meetings a. The Ladies Christian Fellowship meets with Sis. O. A. Dekalu, the President and Vice in the Church premises after Mattins. Punctuality is appreciated. b. The monthly meeting of Men s Friendly Society holds today. Please note that the Meeting will hold at the Church premises immediately after Service. Future Meeting The annual general meeting of the Y.M.C.A will be hosted by Bro. Segun Bajulaiye on Sunday, 12th March, 2017 at his residence immediately after Mattins. All brethren are please requested to attend. New members will be welcomed. Text - Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by work is dead James 2:17. 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. Olaitan Komolafe (Group Leader) 2. Mr. Godfrey Isiekwene 3. Mr. Adeyemi Ajayi 4. Mrs. Comfort Tayo 5. Mrs. Oluyemisi Adeogun 6. Miss. Tolulope Banjo 7. Mr. Efunyomi Banjo 8. Miss. Adetomilola Oshikoya 9. Mr. Tunbosun Osobu (General Supervisor)

3 Monday 6 th March, a.m. 7.00am. Prayer Meeting - Mr. Adebiyi Conde Holy Communion Celebrant: Canon Adekunle Dina Epistle: Heb. 2:11-18 Gospel: John 2:1-12 Colour: Violet Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd. Phillip Wright, Belize - (West Indies) The Rt. Revd. Yusuf I Lumu, The Bishop of Dutse Diocese. Victor Okupevi. Birthday Anniversary: Adeleye Adebowale, Ajayi Cladius, Olabisi Olayinka, Adeyemi Mobolaji Aina a.m. Lagos Archdeaconry Clergy Fellowship p.m. Mid - Day Prayer 5.00 p.m. Christian Wake Service - Late Mr. Victor Abiodun Garber 3.00 p.m. Hour Of Victory - Prayer Meeting Tuesday 7 th March, a.m. 7.00am. Colour: Violet Prayer Meeting- Mrs. Folasade Iyun-Openibo Holy Communion Celebrant: Canon Adekunle Dina Epistle: Heb. 3:1-11 Gospel: John 2:13-22 Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd. Musa Tula, Bauchi - (Jos, Nigeria) The Executive Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom. All Elders in the Diocese. Birthday Anniversary: Alli Sanu, Onanuga Adetoun, Ibibose Ogunsami a.m. Funeral Service - Late Mr. Victor Abiodun Garber noon Mid - Day Prayer 1.00 p.m. Diocesan Board 6.30 p.m. Choir Practice Wednesday 8 th March, a.m. 7.00am. Prayer Meeting - Mr. Segun Oyelade Holy Communion Celebrant: The Vicar Epistle: Heb. 3:12-19 Gospel: John 2: Colour: Violet Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd. Andrew William Curow, Bendigo (Victoria Australia) The Rt. Rev. Dr. Ali Buba Lamido, The Bishop of the Wusasa Diocese. Rev. Okechukwu Ikeri, Inukunoluwa Idiode. Birthday Anniversary: Frank Ayodele Isiekwene, Modupeolaade Buraimo 4.00 p.m. Women s Fellowship 5.00 p.m. Lenten Service Topic: A Submissive Attitude (Iwa Ijowo Ara Eni) Cantor: The Vicar Preacher: Canon Paul Agunbiade Bible Reading: John 6:32-40 (Engr. Tunde Adeyeye) 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. Erick Ruwona (Central Africa) The Ven. Dr. Joseph Okafor; The Archdeacon, St. Mary Cathedral Nnewi. Rev. Stephen Nnaemeka Ojukwu. Birthday Anniversary: Jewoola Ayodeji, Banjo Ayodeji, Akinfolahan Mate, Falaiye B.A., Adetunji Ayodeji 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 Great trials seems to be a necessary preparation for great duties. It would seem that the more important the enterprise, the more severe the trial to which the agent is subjected in his preparation. Richard Cecil

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 9.00 A.M A.M LENT 1 5 TH MARCH, Theme: Situations Necessitating Healing Of The Land. Topic: Moral Decadence Text: Micah 6:8; 7:1-7. Aim: - Realise the moral decadence in our land with particular focus on injustice, violence and corruption; - Understand the consequences of continuing in them; and - How the situation can be remedied. Introduction In last weeks study, attention was drawn to the spiritual decline in Nigeria. This study will yet be on the state of the land, but its focus will be on moral decadence with particular reference to issues of injustice and corruption. Moral decadence refers to the erosion of traditional godly values; that gives vent to corruption and violence. To some extent, corruption and violence are casually connected. Study Guide 1. Explain moral decadence, corruption and injustice in your own words. 2. What key indicators reveal the state of decadence in the land of Israel (Micah 7:1-6)? Compare these with the state of affairs in Nigeria today. 3. Discuss why the Church is also guilty of corruption and injustice today inspite of the avowed commitment to faith in Christ? I Cor. 15:33; Isa. 6:5; Psa. 36:1,2; Exod. 23:2. 4a. What are the implication s of injustice, violence, and corruption? Micah 7:1-4, 6; Ezek. 22: b. How should the righteous deal with this state of affairs? Micah 6:8; 7:5, 7; Dan. 1:8; Joshua 24:14, Can we connect corruption to violence in Nigeria? Conclusion Injustice is the common experience if the ordinary man in our land today. Violence is on the rise-kidnapping, rape, cultism, militancy, terrorism, assassination, armed robbery, banditry, etc; Much more than any others, corruption is number one killer in the Nation. But we can choose to make a difference wherever we are, walking wisely and waiting in hope for God to heal the Nation. Food For Thought Some participate in corruption, some collude with others, or simply remain indifferent, allowing it to continue or sharing in what corruption brings. Memory Verse - Micah 6:8. EKO BIBELI 9.00 A.M A.M LENTI KINI OJO KARUN, OSU KETA, ODUN 2017 Eya-Akori Kini: Awon Ipo Ti O Nmu Ki Iwosan Ile Wa Si Imuse Koko Oro: Idibaje Iwa Rere Eko Kika: Micah 6:8; 7:1-7. Erongba:- Lati je ki a mo nipa idibaje iwa rere ni ile wa paapaa ki a fokan si idajo aisododo, iwa ipa ati iwa ibaje - Lati je ki a mo abajade iriri pe ni ona naa, ati - Lati mo wipe aye atunse wa fun ipo naa. Oro Akoso Ninu eko ti ose ti o koja, a pe akiyesi wa si ibi ina emi senjorehin ni Naijiria. Eko ti ose yi naa wa lorii ipo ile wa, sugbon yoo, se agbeyewo lorii idibaje iwa rere ninu eyi ti a yoo f okan si oro idajo aisododo ati iwa ibaje. Idibaje iwa rere nso nipa bi iwa iberu Olorunn lati igba awon baba nla wa se ndinku sii, ti o si nyori si iwa ipa ati iwa ibaje. Ni ona kan, iwa ibaje ati iwa ipa fere ba ara won mu. Atokun Eko 1. S alaye ohun ti idibaje iwa rere, iwa ibaje ati iwa ipa tunmo si 2. Awon koko wo ni won ntoka si ipo idibaje iwa rere ni ile Israeli (Micah 7:1-6)? Fi eyi we ipo ti Naijiria wa l ode oni. 3. Jiroro lorii idi ti Ijo Olorun fi jebi lori oro iwa ibaje ati aisotito bi o tile je wipe a maa nje njewo ifaraji si igbagbo ninu Kristi. I Cor. 15:33; Isa. 6:5; Psa. 36:1,2; Exod. 23:2. 4a. Kini ayorisi aisotito, iwa ipa ati iwa ibaje, Micah 7:1-4, 6; Ezek. 22: b. Iha wo lo ye ki awon olododo ko si ipo buburu yi? Micah 6:8; 7:5, 7; Dan. 1:8; Joshua 24:14, Nje o lee ri bi iwa ibaje ati iwa ipa se ba ara won mu ni Naijiria? Oro Ipari Idajo aisododo je iriri ti o wopo laarin awon a mbe Olorun l orile ede l ode oni. Iwa ipa tubo npo sii: jiji eniyan gbe, fifi ipa ba eniyan sun, egbe okunkun, egbe ajagun ipa, ipaniyan, ifipa jale ati bee bee lo. Ju gbogbo eyi lo, iwa ibaje ni ohun akoko ti o nse iku pa orile ede wa. Sugbon a le yan lati mu iyato wa nibikibi ti a ba wa ki a maa rin pelu ogbon ki a si maa duro ninu ireti wipe Olorun wo orile wa san. Fun Asaro Awon kan maa nkopa ninu iwa ibaje awon kan maa npadi apo po pelu awon elomiran tabi ki won ma bikita, ki won si tesiwaju ninu iwa ibaje tabi ki won pin ninu ohun ti o ba ti idi re yo. Akosori - Micah 6:8.

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 26 TH FEBRUARY, Men Women Boys Girls Total 7.30am Communicants am Mattins Communicants Sunday School Youth Ministry Collection from 20th February, th February, 2017 Praying Band 1,440 Holy Communion for the Week 1,030 Hours of Thanks 350 Wedding of Oluwatosin Ajanaku & Olutayo Ayodele (25 th Feb. 2017) General Thanksgiving 30,660 Mission Seed 8,820 Lekki Project Fund 54, A.M. Service Offering 4,320 Offertory 3,610 General Thanksgiving 7,790 Mission Seed 660 Education 1,100 Tithes 3, A.M. Service Sunday Collection 34,090 Sunday School Offering 4,595 Oluwasemilore 59,495 Mission Seed 4,890 Education Fund 8,260 Youth Ministry 1,145 Ground Rent (2016 & 2017) 330,000 Tithes 722,950 Social Welfare Fund Mrs. Iyabo Idowu Ominiyi (Birthday Thanksgiving) 50,000 Tithes By Envelopes 500+2, ,500+1, ,000+ 2,000+2, ,000+1,000+2,250+ 4,100+10,700+38, ,000(Draft)+8,000 Gift in Kind Mrs. Iyabo Idowu Ominiyi A set of Communion tray with five cups

7 NOTICES 1. St. Mathias/Church of Nigeria Day We were to observe this last week, but because of the Vestry Meeting. It is a day to commemorate the inauguration of the Church of Nigeria in Offerings/Collections shall be forwarded to Abuja - the National headquarters. We are solely responsible for our upkeep now, no more foreign sponsorship because of our stand against homosexuality and lesbianism. 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. L.O.C. - Mrs. Dena Rose Ajayi 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. Parish Council Retreat Date: Saturday, 11th March, Venue: Justice Omololu Memorial Hall Time: 9.00 a.m. Topic 1: Your Life is a Living Sacrifice (Rom. 12:1). Topic 2: Understanding the Duties of a Parish Counselor. Leader: Ven. S. A. Orioye 5. Job Vacancies Qualified people are invited to apply for the underlisted vacant posts in the Church. 1. Administrative Manager/Accountant 2. Accounts Clerk. Application and supporting documents should be submitted within two weeks of this publication to the Parish Office. Special consideration will be given to qualified members. 6. 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. 7. Community Hymn Singing Date: Sunday, 19th March, Time: 5.00p.m. Host Families - The Fasina s Family, Komolafe s Family, Fasehun s Family, Durojaiye s Family, Ayorinde s Family and Dekalu s Family. Organiser -Mr. Tayo Omogbenigun 8. Women Matters We congratulate the following for their appointments and resourcefulness. 1. Archdeaconry/Parish Facilitator Mrs. Oluwatoyin who has just finished a four-year Facilitator s Training and has since been commissioned by Mrs. Oluranti Ademowo, the Diocesan President of Women and Girls Organisations. 2. Zonal Coordinator Mrs. Tokunbo Komolafe who has been appointed the Zonal Coordinator of the Sapphire House of Young Women s Fellowship comprising of the Cathedral, Ikoyi, Lagos and Eti-Osa Archdeaconries. May they continue to tower and be blessed in the name of Jesus. 9. Lenten Service Refreshments. We will appreciate members who are inclined to voluntarily donate fruits, water, and any refreshment that will help us break our fast every Wednesday. We will respect your privacy if you so wish. God bless you as you do. 10. Home Call We announce the home call of Mrs. Lucia Yetunde Bashua, aged 87. She died on Tuesday, 21st February, She was the Mother of Mr. Kolade Bashua of Men s Friendly Society and Brotherhood of Youngmen Society. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace Vestry Meeting The above event took place last Sunday and we praise the Lord for its success. List of Candidates (a) People s Warden Mr. Olanrewaju Olaniyan (Returned Unopposed) (b) Counselors i. Mr. Olanrewaju Adeyemi ii. Mr. Adebayo Ajayi iii. Mr. Yomi Amoye iv. Mr. Siji Olowosuko v. Mr. Olushola Oshodi-Glover vi. Mrs. Bisi Banjo vii. Mrs. Bimbo Ayorinde viii. Mr. Gboyega Odunlami ix. Mr. Tunji Akinwande (c) 2 Auditors (Nominated) i. Mr. Akin Odewole ii. (d) Mrs. Dena Ajayi Vicar s Appointees Mr. Adeyemi Atunwa - Vicar s Warden Mr. Adekunle Adeogun - Verger 1 Mr. Eric Deji Owolabi - Verger 2 Dr. Niyi Balogun Mr. Sola Okutubo 12. 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) 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. 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. 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 THE TRIALS OF FAITH My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this that the trying of your faith worketh patience James 1:2-3. Let me start this meditation with the words of Charles Spurgeon, it is the easiest thing in the world for us to obey God when He commands us to do what we like, and to trust Him when the path is all sunshine. The real victory of faith is to trust God in the dark, and through the dark. Let us be assured of this, that if the lesson and the rod are of His appointing, and that His all-wise love has engineered the deep tunnel of trial on the heavenward road, He will never desert us during the discipline. The Vital thing for us is not to deny and desert Him. Some Christians think that they have a guaranteed way to escape trials. They point to biblical promises that God will intervene for those who have faith in His Son. However, God not only promises us trials! Christ did not come to bring us a trouble-free life. Instead, He warned us that we would have strife within our families because of Him (Matt. 10:34-36), that we would have trials (John 16:33), and that we would be persecuted (John 15:20). We enter the kingdom through many trials (Acts 14:22), and every Christian will suffer persecution (2 Tim. 3:12). We should not think it unusual when trials afflict us (I Pet. 4:12). Jesus suffered when He was in the flesh; that should remind us that we will suffer too. Trials of faith, therefore, are necessary experiences that test the faith of a believer not to destroy him but to purify and strengthen his faith. The gift of faith is a priceless spiritual endowment. This is life eternal, Jesus prayed, that they might know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent John 17:3. Our faith is centered on God, our Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. It bolstered by our knowledge that the fullness of the gospel has been restored to the earth, the Holy Bible is the Word of God. We treasure our faith, work to strengthen our faith, pray for increased faith, and do all within our power to protect and defend our faith. The Apostle Peter identified something he called a trial of your faith He had experienced it. Remember Jesus s words; Simon,. Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not Luke 22:31. Peter later encouraged others: Think it not strange, he said, concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you I Peter 4:12. These fiery trials are designed to make you stronger, but they have the potential to diminish or even destroy your trust in the Son of God to weaken your resolve to keep your promises to Him. These trials are often camouflaged, making them difficult to identify. They take root in our weaknesses, our Vulnerabilities, our sensitivities, or in those things that matter most to us. A real but manageable test for one can be a fiery trial for another. How do you remain Steadfast and Immovable during a trial of faith? You immerse yourselves in the very things that helped build your core of faith; you exercise faith in Christ, you pray, you ponder the Scriptures, you repent, you keep the Commandments, and you serve others. (cf. Mt. 4:4) When faced with a trial of faith- whatever you do, you don t step away from the church. Distancing yourself from the Kingdom of God doing trial of faith is like leaving the safety of a cellar just as the pestilence comes into view. 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