7.30 A. M. HOLY EUCHARIST (NEW LITURGY)

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1 7.30 A. M. HOLY EUCHARIST (NEW LITURGY) CELEBRANT THE VICAR THEME: THE PROMISED GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT ORDER OF SERVICE 1. Opening Hymn: CH. 497 (Tune: More Love To Thee) 2. Introductory Sentence: But be filled with Spirit. Eph. 5:18b. Now the Lord is the Spirit and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. II Cor. 3: Preparation To The Collects (Pages 1-8) 4. The Collect: Almighty God, Who at this time taught the hearts of Your faithful people by sending to them the light of Your Holy Spirit; grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgement in all things, and ever more to rejoice in His Holy comfort; through the merits of Christ Jesus our Saviour, who is alive and reigns with You in the unity of the Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. 5. Epistle: Acts 2:1-21 (Mrs. Falaiye) 6. The Gradual Hymn - CH. 507 (Tune: Edgeware) 7. The Gospel: John 20:19-31 (Revd. S. A. Idowu) 8. Preacher: Canon Adekunle Dina 9. The Nicene Creed 10. Intercession: (Page12) Mr. Soji Osunsedo 11. Procession of Elements and Offertory - Hymn for the Year (Page 9) (Tune: Truro) 12. The Eucharistic Prayer (Pages 22-31) 13. The Distribution: CH. 526 (Tune: Trentham) 14. The Ablution: CH. 402 (Tune: Arizona) (Collection of Offering and of Various Envelopes) 15. Post Communion Sentence: But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you: and you will be my witnesses. John 16: Post Communion Prayer (Pages ) 17. Testimony Time 18. Altar Call - May Celebrants - General Thanksgiving & Tithing. 19. Notices - Egbe Ireti to Address the Church 20. Prophetic Prayer - John 14: Benediction 22. Withdrawal Hymn - CH. (For the Young) 95 (Tune: Marching Song) (Collection for Ajayi Crowther University) A. M. IDAPO MIMO (KIKO L ORIN) OLUDARI REVD. S. AKINTUNDE IDOWU ESIN ORO EBUN ILETI TI EMI 1. Orin Akowole - I.O.M. 277 (Tune: Edgeware) 2. Adura Ibere 3. Epistle - Acts 2:1-21 (Ladies Christian Fellowship) 4. Orin I.O.M. 271 (Tune: Winchester New) 5. Gospel - John 20:19-31 (Canon Adekunle Dina) 6. Igbagbo Ti Nikea 7. Orin I.O.M. 291(Tune: Ravenshaw) 8. Iwaasu - Mrs. Segun Okusami 9 Itore Anu - I.O.M. 169 (Tune: Petra) 10. Adura Oniruru Ati Iyasimimo Ohun Elo 11. Ipinfunni: Orin I.O.M. 275(Tune: Arizona) Orin I.O.M. 384 (Tune: St. Bees) Orin I.O.M. 278 (Tune: Traditional) Orin I.O.M. 281 (Tune: Moscow) Orin I.O.M. 436 (Tune: Wiltshire) Orin I.O.M. 431 (Tune: Hesperus) Orin I.O.M. 168 (Tune: Hollingside) Orin Fun Ipalemo - I.O.M. 591 (Tune: Draw Me Near) 12. Ijeri Si Agbara Olorun (Testimony Time) 13. Idupe - Alajodun Osu Karun - Ladies Christian Fellowship Anniversary - Otunba E. A. Ibidapo s (75th Birthday Thanksgiving) & Mrs. Oluwatobiloba Amanor - Boadu s Recovery after an illness. - Ijade Oku - Mrs. Oluwatoyin Ajayi - Oluwasemilore ati Idamewa 14. Ifilo - Egbe Ireti ma ba Ijo Soro 15. Adura Asotele - John 14:27 16 Ibukun 17. Orin Akojade - Orin I.O.M. 345 (Tune: Dismissal) (Collection for Ajayi Crowther University) 10.00A.M. YOUTH MINISTRY SERVICE THEME: THE PROMISED GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT THE ORDER 1. Opening Hymn -CH Praise & Worship 3. Call to Worship - Sis. Tomi Oshinkoya 4. Psalm - 68:1-20 (Sis. Omowunmi Salami) 5. Bible Reading: Rom. 8:1-17 (Sis. Titilola Daniel) 6. Sermon - Mr. Gbenga Ogunmefun 7. Creed, Intercession to Grace 8. Hymn - CH Choruses (Collection and Tithes to be Taken) 10. Testimony 11. Notices 12. Prophetic Prayer - John 14: Closing Prayer 14. Closing Hymn - CH AM CHILDREN / SUNDAY SCHOOL SERVICE MASTER - IN - CHARGE: SIS. E. OWONIKOKO

2 Parish Cycle of Prayer Kindly Pray for: Mission: The Rt. Revd.Michael Herenz (North India) North East India The Revd. Canon M. A. Adeoye; The Synod Secretary & All Assistant Synod Secretaries, Diocese of Osun North-East. Revd. Oladapo Odeyomi Nigeria: - Minister of Labour & Employment - Chris Ngige - Minister of Solid Minerals - Kayode Fayemi Lagos: - All Infants - All Medical Staffs - All Teachers in the State St. Peter s Church - Ladies Christian Fellowship - Scriptures Union - Christ Little Band SUNDAY, 11 TH JUNE, TRINITY SUNDAY Season: Trinity Liturgical Colour: White 1. 7:30 a.m. - HOLY EUCHARIST (SAID) Theme - The Triune God Celebrant - Canon Adekunle Dina Preacher - Revd. S. Akintunde Idowu Bible Readings: Epistle - Eph. 1:3-14 (Chief Falaiye) Gospel - John 14:8-17 (The Vicar) Intercession - Miss. Tomi Oshikoya Altar Call - Lekki Project - General Thanksgiving & Tithing a.m. - ISIN OWURO/ISAMI ORORO Esin Oro - Learning to Trust in God s Faihtfulness Oludari - Mr. Gbenga Ogunmefun Iwaasu - Mrs. Sade Balogun Bibeli Kika: Lam. 3:22-23 (Egbe Ifeloju) Wiwa Si Pepe - Lekki Project - Oluwasemilore ati Idamewa a.m. - Sunday School - Minister in Charge - Bro. Bayo Odunusi Family Prayer: - Late Papa Obatoyinbo s Family - Navy Capt. M. O. Agbe s Family - Chief & Mrs. Oye Temetan s Family - Bro. & Mrs. J. K. Ademodi s Family - Late Papa Israel Adebajo s Family Business Breakthrough Prayer: - Peju Olabisi Enterprises - Wunmi Ogun Enterprises - Pinkies Thread Adediran Taiwo Ajoke BUSINESS HELPLINE People requiring support to start or boost their small scale business can obtain form from the Wardens. This concept is made possible courtesy of a family in the Church. (Interest Free Loan) TODAYS MEETING a. The montly meeting of Shepherds for Christ holds immediately after Service. Members are to pleae leave the date open as important issues concerning the 25th Anniversary will be discussed. b. The will be an emergency meeting of the Christian League Society today immediately after Service in the Church premises. FUTURE MEETING The montly meeting of YMCA will hold on Sunday, June 11, 2017 immediately after Mattins at Omololu Hall Conference Room. All Brethren should please attend. Bible Study - It is more Blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35). - I am the True Vine (John 15:1) - Why speaketh to them in parables (Matt. 13:10) 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 5 th June, a.m. 7.00am. Prayer Meeting - Mr. Adebiyi Conde Holy Communion Celebrant: Canon Adekunle Dina Epistle: Acts 10:34-48 Gospel: John 3:1-13 Colour: White Thursday 8 th June, 2017 Colour: Green 6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mrs. Olakunbi Olorunkoya Akinfenwa 7.00am. Holy Communion - Celebrant: The Vicar Epistle: II Cor. 8:1-16 Gospel: Luke 18:1-8 Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd. Leroy Brooks, North Eastern Caribbean & Aruba (West Indies) Code of Conduct Tribunal 14th Wedding Anniversary of The Ven. & Mrs. Henry Adelegan, Joseph Ikumapayi Babalola Cecilia Itunu p.m. Mid - Day Prayer 3.00 p.m. Hour Of Victory - Prayer Meeting Tuesday 6 th June, a.m. 7.00am. Prayer Meeting- Mr. Olatunji Joel Holy Communion Celebrant: Canon Adekunle Dina Epistle: Acts 8:14-17 Gospel: John 6:61-65 Colour: White Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd. Muhindo Isesomo, Assistant Bishop of Nord Kivu (Congo) The Rt. Revd. Enoch Kayeeye, Congo The Most Revd. Dr. G. L. Lasebikan; The Archbishop of the Province of Ondo & the Diocesan Bishop of Ondo, Mrs. E. A. O. Lasebikan; The President, Mothers Union & Women s Guild, Diocese of Ondo. Rev. Samuel Ajetunmobi Dosunmu Winifred Omotayo, Fraser Irvine John noon Mid - Day Prayer 6.30 p.m. Choir Practice Cycle of Prayer The Rt. Revd. Patrick Tugume Tusingwire, North Kigezi (Uganda) The Ven. S. O. Ogunmiluyi; The Synod Secretary & All Assistant Synod Secretaries, Diocese of Ondo. Revd. Canon Gabriel Afolabi, 15th Wedding Anniversary of Ven. & Mrs. Fred Ekeke. Olanrewaju Dosunmu, Willoughby Olutunde Akanni, Kuju Felicia Omolara a.m. Social Welfare Service Ministry Panel Meeting 4.00 p.m. Counselling Session 4.00 p.m. Church Clinic Friday 9 th June, a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mr. Adedapo Allen 7.00am. Holy Communion - Celebrant: Revd. S. A. Idowu Epistle: II Cor. 8:16-24 Gospel: Luke 18:9-14 Colour: Green Cycle of Prayer The Rt. Revd. William Ray, Assistant Bishop of North Queensland (Australia) National Pension Commission (PENCOM) The Archdeacon and all Parishioners Ikoyi, Archdeaconry Saturday 10 th June, 2017 Colour: Green 6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mrs. Toyin Apena 7:45am. Holy Communion - Celebrant: Revd. S. A. Idowu Epistle: II Cor. 9:1-15 Gospel: Luke 18:15-30 Wednesday 7 th June, a.m. 7.00am. Colour: White Prayer Meeting - Mr. Segun Oyelade Holy Communion - Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Celebrant: The Vicar Epistle: II Cor. 7:2-16 Gospel: Luke 17:20-37 Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd. B. N. Fenn, North Kerala (South India) The Very Revd. S. A. Oni; The Provost, Diocese of Ondo 12th Wedding Anniversary of Rev. Canon & Mrs. Emmanuel Adesanya Cycle of Prayer The Rt. Nicholas James, Northern America (South America) The Rt. Revd. Mateo Alto, Northern Argentina (South America) The Rt. Revd. Dr. Chris Tayo Omotunde; The Diocesan Bishop of Ekiti & Mrs. M. B. Omotunde; The President Mothers Union & Women s Guild, Diocese of Ekiti Mr. Femi Edward. Birthday Anniversary Shotunde Taiwo, Shotunde Kehinde Oke Babatunde 4.00 p.m. Women s Fellowship

4 WOMEN S CORNER Women Exco Members 1. Mrs. Caroline Akingbesote - 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 NOTICES. 1. Girls/Ladies Guild meet after Mattins at about 1pm on Sundays. 2. Bible Study 6 - Obedience is better than Sacrifice (Zech7:1-14) 3. Mothers Union Meeting - Every 1st Sunday of the month Parenting Adolescent - Mrs. Tokunbo Komolafe 4. Health Talk - Dental Cavity - 21st June Mrs. Abiodun Oke 5. Clergywives Fellowship - St. Paul s Church, Breadfruit - Every 2nd Sunday of the Month by 2p.m. 6. Contemporary Issue: Topic - Be the change you want to see Mrs. Shola Benson 7. Archdeaconry Prayer Meeting - Every 2nd Tuesday of the month by 5p.m. Needs for Women s Office a. Standard Office Table, 1 Executive Chair and two office chairs. b. 2 Office Table, 2 Chairs and 6 Visitors Office Chair. c. 2 Split Air Conditioner (1.5 Hp), a Laptop and Printer. d. Book shelf (3) May you be blessed as you come to donate towards the women office equipment. 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. ARCHDEACONRY WOMEN S DAY CELEBRATION/REVIVAL Date - 16th June, (Revival Day) 17th June, 2017 (Thanksgiving/Praise Day) Venue - St. Peter s Church Auditorium Host - St. Peter s Church (Faji) Lagos. SPIRITUAL VITAMIN FOR THE MONTH: Then the word of the LORD came to Zechariah saying...thus says the LORD of hosts: Execute true justice show mercy and compassion, everyone to his brother Zech. 7:8-9 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, 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 faithfulness. The Hebrew word translated faithfulness means Steadfastness, firmness, fidelity. The opposite of being faithful is to be ever. Changing or wishy-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! 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!

5 BIBLE STUDY 9.00 A.M A.M PENTECOST SUNDAY 4 TH JUNE, 2017 Theme: Divine Means Of Healing Topic: Requisite Actions Text: II Chron. 7:12, 14; Ezek 22:23, 30. Aim: i) Recognise the power of appropriate Christian actions; and ii) Seek to execute actions that will release divine favours and help in our ugly situations Introduction In the previous study, we saw the power of men having theright requirements to receive God s solutions, how much we already possess; we still need requisite faith to bring God s power down as our situations. In today s study, we will consider human actions like agonizing intercession, repentance, restitution. II Chronicles 7:14 refers to these as most needful requirements for a nation to be healed. We must respond to this scripture at both personal and corporate levels. This means that individual Christians who grasp the message should not wait for others; their solo efforts can motivate many others. God is looking out to see what you will do after this study. Study Guide 1. Highlight and discuss from II Chron. 7:12-14 and Ezek. 22:23-30 (i) The Challenge (ii) The Condemnation (iii) The Cure Envisaged (iv) The change expected, in the healing of a land 2. Compare the situations with our, state what Christians should do to salvage Nigeria (i) Individually (ii) As Church (iii) As Denominations (iv) As a Nation? Ezek. 22:30; Joel 1:14; 2:15-18; Matt. 18: How much impact have these action shad in turing away God s wrath: i) Repentance by Christians, Jonah 3:5, 10; ii) Restitution by Christians, Luke 19:8, 9; iii) Renunciation of evil, Eph. 5:11? Conclusion Men and nations require faith s works done in humility and true holiness. These invariably turn away God s wrath and bring His favour. Truly, nothing is too hard for God; nor are His hands short or His ears dull of hearing. A key ingredient of the actions of men that produce positive results is renunciation of evil. Food For Thought When a Nation does what God requires, God brings divine healing to her land. Memory Verse - Joel 2:16, 17. EKO BIBELI 9.00 A.M A.M OJO ISINMI PENTIKOSTI OJO KERIN, OSU KEFA, ODUN 2017 Eya-Akori Keta: Awon Ona Lat Orun Wa Fun Iwosan Koko Oro: Awon Ohun Ti A Gbodo Se Eko Kika: II Kron. 7:12, 14; Ezek 22:23, 30. Erongba: i) Lati je ki a mo agbara ti o wa ninu ki Kristienin se ohun ti o to ti o si ye ati ii) Lati maa wa bi a se maa se ohun ti yoo tu oju rere sile lat orun wa eyi ti yoo ran wa lowo lati kuro ninu ipo buburu. Oro Akoso Ninu eko saaju eyi, a rii bi awon eniyan ti won ni awon ohun ti a nilo se ni agbara lati ri iranlowo gba lati odo Olorun. Melo ninu awon ohn ti a nilo naa ni a ni? O ye ka ni iru igbagbo ti a nilo ki a lee mu agbara Olorun sokale lati mu wa kuro ninu iru ipo ti a wa. Ninu eko t oni, a yoo se ayewo igbese awon eniyan gegebi gbigba adura pelu irora, ironupiwada ati imupadabosipo. II Kron.7:14 so nipa wonyi gegebi awon ohun ti a nilo julo fun orile ede lati ni iwosan. A nilati dahun si oro iwe mimo yi gegebi enikookan ati gegebi egbe. Awon Kristieni ti oye oro naa ye ko gbodo duro de awon elomiran; igbinyanju ti won ba da gba lee mu ki opolopo tele won. Olorun nwo ohun ti iwo yoo se lehin eko yi. Atokun Eko 1. Tan mole sii ki o si lo II Chron. 7:12-14 and Ezek. 22:23-30 lati jiroro lorii (i) Ipenija naa (ii) Idalebi naa (iii) Iwosan ti a nwoye re (iv) Iyipada ti a nreti; ninu iwosan fun ile 2. Se afiwe awon ipo ti a so nipa re ninu awon iwe mimo naa pelu tiwa l ode oni ki o si so ohun ti o ye ki awon Kristieni se lati gba Naijiria la. (i) Gegebi enikookan (ii) Gegebi Ijo (iii) Gegegbi eya kan ninu agbo Kristi (iv) Gegebi orile ede Ezek. 22:30; Joel 1:14; 2:15-18; Matt. 18: Iru ipa wo ni awon igbese wonyi ti ko ninu mimu ibinu Olorun kuro. i) Ironupiwada lati odo awon Kristieni, Jonah 3:5, 10; ii) Imupadabosipo lati odo awon Kristieni, Luke 19:8, 9; iii) Kiko esu ati ise re sile, Eph. 5:11? Oro Ipari Awon eniyan ati awon orile ede nilo igbese igbagbo eyi ti a gbe pelu irele ati iwa mimo tooto. Ni kehin, eyi maa nmu binu Olorun kuro yoo si fa oju rere Re wa. Nitooto, ko si ohun ti o soro fun Olorun bee si ni owo Re ko kuru, eti Re ko si di lati gbonran. Ohun ti o se koko ti o lee mu eso rere jade ninu igbese awa eda bi ki a k esu ati ise re sile. Fun Asaro Ti orile ede ba se ohun ti Olorun mbeere lowo won, Olorun yoo mu iwosan lat orun wa si ile naa. Akosori - Joel 2:16, 17.

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. ATTENDANCE 28 th MAY, Men Women Boys Girls Total 7.30am Communicants am Mattins Communicants Sunday School Youth Ministry Collection from 22 nd 28 th May, 2017 Praying Band 1,290 Holy Communion for the Week 4,360 Hour of Thanks 300 Mr. Theophilus O. Savage (80 th Birthday) 10,520+$ A.M. Service Offering 22,230 Offertory 12,920 General Thanksgiving 45,450 Mission Seed 8,000 Education 10,650 Tithes (750+14,000+61,000) 75, A.M. Service Sunday Collection 53,500 Oluwasemilore 81,850 Mission Seed 5,970 Education 5,620 Y.M.C.A Anniversary Thanksgiving 97,190 Youth Ministry Offering 1,420 Sunday School Offering 7,660 Mr. Theophilus O. Savage (Birthday Thanksgiving) 37,070 Mrs. M. O. Ajayi (Jerusalem Pilgrim Journey) 107,850 Church Maintenance 225,000 Hall Hire 180,000 Online Tithes (GTB) 200,000 Lekki Project 1,277,500 Additional Harvest Launch 311,400 Tithes 58,700 Mission Seed Bro. M. O. Banjo 10,000 L.F.S. 9,000 Tithes By Envelopes 5,000+1,000+1,000+4,500+25,000+1, , , ,000+1,000 +1, ,500= 58,700 Correction for Bulletin (28th May, 2017 Youth Christian Band not 11 Collections Bag Anniversary Thanksgiving Shepherds for Christ 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.

7 NOTICES 1. Goodwill Message We congratulate the President and members of Ladies Christian Fellowship on their anniversary today. May fresh anointing fall on them today. Happy Anniversary! 2. Appreciation The entire families of Mr. Femi Savage would like to thank the Vicar, Curate, Christian Companions, Christian Torch Bearers, Christ Auxiliary Ladies Society, Ifeloju Society and the entire church for their gifts, presence, prayers and massive supports on my 80th birthday. May Almighty God bless everyone greatly. 3. A Day with God Date - Saturday, 24th June, Theme - God s Word: Our Soul s Nourishment Time - 9 a.m. Text - Dt. 8:3 4. Urgent Needs!!! The Sunday School Ministry are in dire need of a Laptop for Visual Aid Teaching. Thank you for your donation Lagos Province Annual Women s Competition for Youths Theme: No Cross, No Crown Date Diocesan Level: 29th July, Final (Provincial)Level: 26th August, Online Bulletin/Audio Sermons This is to inform you all that you can now download the Church bulletin/audio sermons on the Church website ( It is updated every Friday, hereby giving us enough time to prepare for Sunday services. 7. Diocesan Victory Night Theme - Total Freedom in Christ Date - Friday, 9th June, 2017 Time - 10 p.m. Venue - The Cricket Pitch, TBS, Lagos. 8. Medical Society The Medical Society is soliciting your help in the area donating towards the outreach programmes scheduled to hold on 10th June, The following are required: - Fairly used neat clothes and shoes - Bedroom Slippers - Pre-packed drugs - e.g. analgestics, antibiotics, multivitamins., etc - Writing materials and exercise books - Food stuff (for the Children). The buses shall be leaving Our Saviour s Church by 9.30a.m. God bless you richly as you join us on this Evangelical Mission. 9. Home Call We announce the death of Mrs. Oluwatoyin Ajayi, who died on the 26th May, 2017 at the Federal Medical Center, Idi Aba, Abeokuta. She has since been buried on the 2nd June, 2017 at the Ikoyi Cemetry, Lagos. She was a member of Lady Workers Union. She s survived by Children and Grandchildren. 10. 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. 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.

8 YEAR 2017 ANNIVERSARIES SOCIETY DATE GUILD OF STEWARDS 19TH FEBRUARY GOODWILL SOCIETY 19TH MARCH MOTHERS UNION 16TH APRIL TODAY S MEDITATION THE PROMISED GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT Text - And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. Acts 2:5 EGBE IRETI LADIES/GIRLS GUILD CHRIST MORNING STARS YOUTH CHRISTIAN BAND 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 23RD APRIL 7TH MAY 7TH MAY 7TH MAY 14TH MAY 28TH MAY 4TH JUNE 11TH JUNE 18TH JUNE 18TH JUNE 2ND JULY 2ND 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 The attainment of the Holy Spirit during Pentecost was a shaping point in the drawing and intended actions of God s great salvation of humanity. The occurrence was not something that was done in secret but was announced with signs and wonders and with the salvation of 3000 souls. Our God is a great planner and projector. He chose to send the Holy Spirit when people from all over the Roman Empire and beyond came to Jerusalem for the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the Festival of Weeks and the Festival of Tabernacles. The promised gifts of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost took place during the Festival of Weeks or the Feast of Harvest. This was another time when all the men of Israel and converts appeared before the Lord at Jerusalem. God called all of the Jewish men together in order to make announcement by the Holy Spirit through the apostles. This was very important for God needed witnesses of the Holy Spirit. These two festivals provided just such a group of witness from vast areas of the Roman Empire. When the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles and the other believers on the Day of Pentecost, those who heard them speaking in tongues were perplexed and asked, What does this mean? Acts 2:12. In the same manner the question remained in our day. A great aggregate claimed that the meaning of Pentecost is that we should have the same experience as the disciples, that is, we are to seek the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2 explained in light of Acts 1:4-8, where the risen Lord Jesus instructed the disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Father, the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ explained that they would be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now (Acts 1:5) and they would receive power to be witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth (Acts 1:8). Just as the ministry of Jesus depended on the Holy Spirit descending on Him at His baptism, so the ministry of the disciples depended on them receiving the Holy Spirit and relying on His power. Thus Acts 2 was a special historical event, signifying a new period in God s dealings with His people. Pentecost signals the dawning of the age of the Holy Spirit. And the fullness of the Spirit in God s people to empowered them for witness to all the nations. In a way, Pentecost is God s equipping His church with the power of His Spirit so that He will be glorified among the nations. Pentecost is mission, and the goal of mission is that the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea (Hab. 2:14).

9 God s plan for being glorified among the nations was to form the church on the day of Pentecost. You would recall in Matt. 16:18, the Lord told Peter that He would build His church on this rock and the gates of hell would not prevail against it. Thus the church, founded on the apostolic confession and witness of Christ, is God s means of taking the gospel to the nations, resulting in His being glorified in all the earth. We need to remember that our purpose as the Lord s church is not to focus on ourselves and our own happiness. Our purpose is to spread the knowledge of God to all the nations, beginning here in our own Jerusalem. If we lose our outward focus, with the overall purpose of God s glory, we have lost our reason for existence. The scope of God s plan is all the nations. God s plan is no longer to be bottled up with the Jews. His good news is for all the nations. As John, proclaimed in Rev. 5:9, Jesus purchased for God with His blood men from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. We cannot rest until all the nations have heard the good news about Christ. But how can we possibly fulfill God s plan? The necessary power for fulfilling God s plan is His Holy Spirit. Before the Day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit regenerated men and empowered them for serving God. But He did not permanently indwell all believers (Ps. 51:11; Luke 11:13). In the Upper Room, Jesus had told the disciples that He would send the Holy Spirit to be with them forever. He added, You know Him because He abides with you and will be in you (John 14:16-17). Thus on the Day of Pentecost, the disciples were baptized with the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:5), in fulfillment of Jesus promise. We are, however, commanded to be filled with the Spirit, which means to be controlled by the Spirit (Eph. 5:18). The disciples on the Day of Pentecost were not only baptized with the Spirit. Also they all were filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4). While the baptism of the Spirit is a onetime event, being filled with the Spirit happens repeatedly (Acts 4:8, 31; 6:5; 7:55; 9:17; 13:9). To be filled with the Spirit, we must empty ourselves by confessing all known sin and by dying to self. We must yield ourselves fully to the Lord and depend on Him step by step ( walking in the Spirit, Gal. 5:16). Being filled with the Spirit is also called letting the word of Christ richly dwell in you (Col. 3:16. Thus the filling of the Spirit cannot be divorced from God s Word being at home in your heart. The results of a consistent daily walk in the Spirit will be the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23) manifested in our lives and relationships. 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 C. E. O. AKINGBESOTE Vicar May you have a fruitful week! Yours Truly, VENERABLE 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