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3, Ajele Street, Lagos, Nigeria

CELEBRANT: REVD. SAMUEL A. IDOWU. THEME: THE FORERUNNER

ADVENT THREE.

1. Opening Hymn - CH. 91 (Tune: Winchester New)2. Worship Songs3. Introductory Sentence: The Spirit of the Lord God is

upon me because the Lord has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted. Isaiah 61:1.

4. Preparation To The Collects (Pages 1-8)5. Collect:

Almighty God, who sent Your servant John the Baptist, to prepare Your people for the coming of Your Son; inspire the ministers and stewards of Your truth to turn our disobedient hearts to the law of love, give us courage to speak the truth, even to the point of suffering, that when He comes again in glory on the last day, we may stand with confidence before Him as our judge; who is alive and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and for ever. Amen.

6. Epistle - I Cor. 4:1-5 (Canon Adekunle Dina)7. The Gradual Hymn - CH. 681 (Tune: Stuttgart)

8. The Gospel: John 1:19-28 (The Vicar)9. Sermon - Postulant Niyi Adeluwoye10. The Nicene Creed 11. Intercession: (Page12) - Revd. Samuel A. Idowu12. Procession of Elements and Offertory CH. 561

(Tune: Nativity)13. The Eucharistic Prayer (Pages 22 -31)14. The Distribution: CH. 169 (Tune: Contemplation)15. The Ablution: CH. 94 (Tune: Dix)

(Collection of Offering /Envelopes/ Mission Seed)16. Post Communion Sentence:

He who testifies to these things says “Yes, I am coming

soon”. Revelation 22:20.

17. Post Communion Prayer (Pages. 33 -34)18. Testimony Time19. Altar Call - Sacrifice Cards

- General Thanksgiving & Tithing.20. Notices - 21. Prophetic Prayer - Psalm 1:3

(Revd Samuel A. Idowu)

22. Benediction23. Withdrawal Hymn - CH. 84 (Tune: St. Agnes)

3, Ajele Street, Lagos, Nigeria 10.00A.M -SUNG EUCHARIST

CELEBRANT - THE VICAR

THEME: THE FORERUNNER ADVENT THREE

1. Processional Hymn - CH. 68 (Tune: Stuttgart)2. Worship Song3. Introductory Sentence: The Spirit of the Lord God is upon

me because the Lord has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted. Isaiah 61:1

4. Preparation to the Collect (Pages 1-8)5. Collects:

Almighty God, who sent Your servant John the Baptist, to prepare Your people for the coming of Your Son; inspire the ministers and stewards of Your truth to turn our disobedient hearts to the law of love, give us courage to speak the truth, even to the point of suffering, that when He comes again in glory on the last day, we may stand with confidence before Him as our judge; who is alive and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and for ever. Amen.

6. Old Testament - Isa. 40:1-11(Social Welfare Service Ministry)7. Epistle - I Cor. 4:1-5 (Mr. Akin Olatunji)8. Gradual Hymn - Wonderful Words of Life - Pg. 179. Gospel - John 1:19-28 (Revd Samuel A. Idowu)10. Sermon-TheRt.Rev.Yinka O.Akinlade (Bishop of Ife Diocese)11. The Nicene Creed12. Intercession (Page 12) - The Vicar13. The Peace14. Offertory Sentence - Great King of kings, why dost thou

wait.15. Offertory Hymn - 89 (Tune: Almsgiving)

(Offertory Collection)16. The Distribution

CH. 70 (Tune: Kessington New) CH. 169 (Tune: Comtemplation)CH. 561 (Tune: Nativity)CH. 614 (Tune: St. Catherine)CH. 447 (Tune: Maryton)

17. Abultion Hymn CH. 88 (Tune: Clarion) (Collection of Envelopes)

18. Post Communion Sentence: He who testifies to these things says “yes, I am coming soon”. Rev. 22”20

19. Post Communion Prayer (Pages 33-34)20. Altar Call - Sacrifice Cards

- General Thanksgiving & Tithing. - Progressive Army of Christ Anniversary

- Social Welfare Service Ministry Anniversary - Birthday Thanksgiving - Mama E. A. Daramola - Ist Year Remem. of Late Femi Savage and 5th Year Remem. of Late Taiwo Savage

21. Notices22. Prophetic Prayer - Psalm 1:3 (Revd. Samuel A. Idowu)23. Benediction24. Withdrawal Hymn- CH. 709 (Tune: Dismissal Part II)

YOUTH MINISTRY WILL WORSHIP IN THE MAIN AUDITORUIM

3, Ajele Street, Lagos, NigeriaParish Cycle of Prayer Kindly Pray for: Mission: The Rt Revd. Augustin Ahimana, Bishop of Kivu -

(Rwanda). The Revd Michael A. Komolafe; The Synod Secretary,

Diocese of Oke-Osun and the Assistant Synod Secretaries. The Ven. Ebenezer Olufemi Onipede. Nigeria:

- Minister of Labour and Employment - Chris Ngige

- Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment - Okechukwu Enelamah

Lagos:- Air Force Officers- Amry Officers

St. Peter’s Church- Progressive Army of Christ- Social Welfare Service Ministry- St. Peter’s Staff

Family Prayer: - Ven C.E.O. Akingbesote’s Family - Canon Adekunle Dina’s Family - Revd. Samuel A. Idowu’s Family - Very Revd. Dr. Yinka Omololu’s Family

- Ven. L. L. Eso’s Family - Ven. S. A. Orioye’s Family - Revd. Canon D.B.C. Babalola’s Family - Ven. Mrs. O.A. Kuforiji’s Family - Bishop Oluranti Odubogun’s Family - Papa & Mama L. O. Solade’s Family - Late Pa. Ma. Bamidele Shidi’s Family - Late Pa. W. B. Dawodu’s Family - Sir. Wole Falodun’s Family - Late Canon E.A. Akinlade’s Family

Business Breakthrough Prayer: - Tranquil & Quest- Shisco Enterprises- Pinky Thread Fashion House- Five O’s Enterprises- Wunmi Ogun Enterprises- Church Vestment.- Tiwadayo Commercial Enterprises.- Royal Farms

Birthday Anniversary:Williams Abioye, Oke Abiodun Adesunmo, Oyediran AbiodunAdetola Folake Ademodi, Odunayo Da-Silva.

Memorial Prayer:Ebenezer Adeniyi Green, Margaret Olufunmilayo Soremekun, Souza Matilola Adedoyin Ajayi, Solomon Lawunmi Benson, Hannah Oladunni Abiodun, Olusola Abisogun Leigh, Philip Bamisaye Komolafe..

T H E W E E K L Y B I B L E

Q U O T A T I O N .

“OH, that you wouldest rend the heavens! that thou wouldest come

down, that the mountains might flow at thy presence”.

SUNDAY, 23RD DECEMBER 2018.

Season: Advent 4Liturgical Colour: Violet

1. 7:30 A.M. - HOLY EUCHARIST (SAID) Theme - Accepting God’s Holy Will

Celebrant - The VicarSermon - The VicarBible Readings: Epistle - Rom. 1:1-7

(Postulant Niyi Adeluwoye) Gospel - Luke 1:26-38a(Canon Adekunle Dina)

Intercession - Revd. Samuel A. Idowu

Altar Call - Contribution Cards - General Thanksgiving & Tithing.

2. 10.00 A.M. - CHRISTMAS CAROL Theme - Accepting God’s Holy Will

Cantor - The VicarSermon - The VicarBible Readings -

First Reading - Gen. 3:1-24 - (Dr.)Mrs. Folake Sanwoolu Second Reading - Gen. 12:1-4 - Mrs. A. O. Odumosu Third Reading - Isaiah 9:2-7 - Mrs. Akeredolu Abiola Fourth Reading - Isaiah 11:1-8 - Dr. Niyi Balogun Fifth Reading - Isaiah 60:1-10 - Mrs. Remi AkinmadeSixth Reading - Matt. 1:18-25 - Mr. Yomi Amoye Seventh Reading - Luke 2:1-7 - Very Rev Omololu Yinka Eighth Reading - Matt. 2:1-12 - Dr. C. O. Kolade Nineth Reading - John 1:1-14 - Revd. S. A. Idowu

Intercession - Revd. Samuel A. Idowu

Altar Call - Contribution Cards - General Thanksgiving & Tithing.

3. 10.00 a.m. - Sunday School

TODAY’S MEETINGThe last monthly meeting of Christ Little Band for this year will hold within the Church compound and immediately after Service. Host is the Vice President Bro. Mike Ademola Ipadeola. Theme: “Danger in Plenty”Luke 18:18-30

GUILD OF STEWARDS ROSTER FOR SUNDAY, 16-12-2018 1. Mr. Olanrewaju Adeyemi(Group Leader)2. Ms. Yewande Dawodu (Asst)3. Mr. Ayodeji Gansallo4. Mrs. Olabisi Fasina5. Miss. Bolanle Akinsuyi6. Mrs. Edward Sarah7. Miss. Titilayo Sapaye8. Mr. Tunbosun Osobu (General Supervisor)

3, Ajele Street, Lagos, NigeriaW EEK L Y D IA R Y6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mrs. Moriyeba Adelaja6.45am. Holy Communion

Celebrant: Canon Adekunle DinaEpistle: Isa. 10:33-11.9Gospel: Col. 1:1-14

Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd.Andrew Yatuka Nakamura, Bishop of

Kobe - (Japan). The Venerable Samuel A. O. Osungbeju; The Synod

Secretary, Diocese of Ibadan North and the Assistatnt Synod Secretaries.

All those trusting in the Lord for the fruit of womb.

Birthday Anniversary:Toluwanimi Williams.

12.00 p.m. Mid - Day Prayer

6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mr. Adedapo Allen6.45am. Holy Communion

Celebrant: Canon Adekunle DinaEpistle: Isa. 11:10-12-endGospel: Col. 1:15-end

Cycle of Prayer: The Rt Revd. Francis Quashie, Bishop of Koforidua -

(Ghana, West Africa). The RT. Revd Felix Odei Annancy, Bishop Coadjutor of Koforidua - (Ghana, West Africa).

The Very Revd A. A. Alalade Ayinla; The Synod Secretary, Diocese of Ibadan South and the Assistant Synod Secretaries.

All the Youths and the unemployed.

Birthday Anniversary:12.00 p.m Mid - Day Prayer6.30 p.m. Choir Practice

6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mrs. Omolara Kuju6.45am. Holy Communion -

Celebrant: The VicarEpistle: Isa. 13:1-13Gospel: Col 2:1-15

Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd. Joseph Mar Barnabas, Episcopal

Bishop of Kollam - Kottarakkara - (South India). The Rt. Revd Govada Dyvasirvadam, Bishop of Krishna-Godavari - (South India).

The Very Revd A. Idowu K. Adeleke; The Synod Secretary, Diocese of Oyo and the Assistant Synod Secretaries.

3rd Wedding Anniversary Revd. & Mrs. J. Olusegun Lufadeju; 3rd Wedding Anniversary Revd & Mrs. I. Oluwasegun Sopeju.

Birthday Anniversary:

Ojediran Abiodun B.

6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mrs. Folasade O. Iyun6.45am. Holy Communion

Celebrant: The VicarEpistle: Isa. 14:3-20Gospel: Col. 2:16-3.11

Cycle of Prayer The Rt. Revd. Given Gaula, Bishop of Kondoa -

(Tanzania). The Very Revd S. F. O. Jolayemi; The Synod Secretary,

Diocese of Oke-Ogun and the Assistant Synod Secretaries.

All those trusting in God for the right choice of future partners.

Birthday Anniversary:Balogun Tokunbo, Williams Abiodun, Dosunmu Oluwatoyin, Adeniyi Emmanuel Oluwatobi, Oyelade Olusegun

10.00 a.m. Social Welfare Service Ministry Panel Meeting4.00 p.m. Counselling Session4.00 p.m. Church Clinic6.00p.m. Clergy Meeting6.30p.m. Choir Pratice

6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mr. Alaba Oyewole6.45a.m. Holy Communion -

Celebrant: Revd. S. A. IdowuEpistle: Isa. 21:1-12Gospel: Col. 3:12-4.1

Cycle of Prayer The Rt. Revd. Gabriel Thuch Agoth Deng, Bishop of

Kongor - (Upper NIle, South Sudan). The Venerable Akin Ige; The Synod Secretary,

Diocese of Ife-East and the Assistant Synod Secretaries.

All those facing financial challenges and difficulties.

Birthday AnniversaryOkewunmi Oluwakemi, Abiola Fasina, Ireoluwa Peter Idowu,

6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mrs. Toyin Ruth Apena6:45a.m. Holy Communion -

Celebrant: Revd. S. A. IdowuEpistle: Isa. 22:1-14Gospel: Col 4:2-end

Cycle of Prayer The Rt. Revd. Jonah Ibrahim, Bishop of Kontagora -

(Lokoja, Nigeria). The Venerable J. A. Oladeinde; The Synod Secretary,

Diocese of Osun North and the Assistant Synod Secretaries.

Mrs. Peace C. Okoli; The Revd Solomon Omoare Aiyedun; Mrs. Taiwo Olusanya.

Birthday Anniversary

Please Note that Christmas & New Year Break for early morning Communion will commence on 24th Dec., 2018 till 6th Jan., 2019 Full activities starts on the 7th Jan., 2019.

3, Ajele Street, Lagos, Nigeria

W O M E N ’S C O R N E RNOTICES.

1. Girls’ Ladies’ Guild Christmas Fiesta at Faith

Flaza on the 8th Dec., 2018 by 10am.

2. Girls’ Ladies’ Guild Christmas Fiesta at St.

Paul’s Church, Breadfruit on the 9th Dec.,

2018 by 10am.

3. Mother’s Union Get-Together - Diocese - Dec.

11th, 2018 by 1.00pm.

4. Diocesan Clergy Wives Get-Together - Dec.

15th, 2018 by 1pm.

5 Women’s Annual Thanksgiving - Parish by

10am on 9th December, 2018.

6. Hosting of Lagos Archdeaconry Christmas

Party on 16th Dec., 2018 by 1.pm.7. Parish Women Christmas GetTogether on 19th Dec.,

2018 by 4.00p.m.CONTRIBUTION CARD

FORTH SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH

SPIRITUAL VITAMIN FOR THE MONTH:‘For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from

another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Yet who knows whether yo have come to the

kingdom for such a time as this?”

Esther 4:14.

UP COMING EVENT.

1. Tuesday, 25th Dec., 2018 - Christmas Day Service by 10.00am

2. Monday, 31st Dec., 2018 - Praise Worship/Prayerby 9.00 - 10.00pm

3. Monday, 31st Dec., 2018 - Watch Night Service by 10.00pm

4. Tuesday, 1st Jan. 2019 - New Year Day Service by

10.00am

Program/Activity Date Venue Time Dress Code

Power for the Jan. 2-15 All Churches 5pm or 6pm MuftiNew Year(Fasting & Praying)

Mega PrayerJan. 15 Faith Plaza 3-6pm T-ShirtConvocation

Unveiling of Jan. 26 City Hall, 6pm MuftiCentenary Logo Catholic MissionDinner Street, Lagos

Centenary Rally Feb. 23 Cricket Pitch 9am T-ShirtT-Shirt

Centenary Diet Mar. 6 - Home Cells 5pm or 6pm Mufti40 days Special Apr. 20Journey in His Word

Centenary April 28 Our Saviour’s 4pm MuftiFestival of Hymns Church, TBS

Nehemiah’s May 4 Our Saviour’s 9am MuftiSummit Church, TBS

Centenary Synod May 5-9 Cathedral/ Our 4pm at the Mufti Saviour’s TBS Cathedral Sunday,

8am at Our Saviour’sMonday – Wednesday, 9am at Faith Plaza on Thursday

Collection of From Centenary Book 10am MuftiCentenary June 1 tours starting fromSignatures 29 Marina to All

Archdeaconries in The Diocese

Centenary July 15-21 Parishes/ As organized MU,WG,GGWomen’s Archdeaconries by UniformConference/Week Faith Plaza Women’s Office

Centenary Youth July 31 – Youth Camp As organized by T-ShirtConference Aug. 3 Ground Directorate of Youth

Igbooye

Centenary August 7-10 Faith Plaza/ As organized by T-ShirtChildren’s Camp CMS the Sunday School

Directorate.

The Memorial August 1-21 All Churches 5pm or 6pm Mufti21 Days Fasting & Prayers

Mega Prayer August 21 Faith Plaza 3-6pm T-ShirtConvocation

Choir Festival/ Sept. As Planned by MuftiCompetition Sub-Committee

Bishop’s Cup/ Sept. As Planned by Lagos Diocesan T-ShirtFootball Sub-Committee FC/Football TeamCompetition LaunchMatches – Archdeaconry

Centenary Oct. 13-19 All Parishes As organized by MuftiHealth Week Diocesan Health

Commission

Centenary Oct. 19 As Planned by 8am T-ShirtHealth Walk Sub-Committee

Centenary Nov. 2 As Planned by 11am – 4pmGallery 100 Years Sub-Committee

Lagos Citywide Nov. 27-29 National Stadium 5pm daily T-ShirtUnity Crusade

Cultural Day Nov. 30 Cricket Pitch 10am Traditional Wears

Anniversary Dec. 4 All Soul’s Church, 11am MuftiLecture Lekki

Festival of Faith Dec. 7 Faith Plaza 8am T-Shirt

Anniversary Dec. 8 Cathedral & All All Services AnkaraThanksgiving Parishes

Award & Gala Dec. 9 City Hall, Catholic MuftiNight Mission Street, Lagos

Centenary Dec. 10 Cathedral Church 11am AnkaraThanksgiving of Christ, Marina

B IBLE STUDY

9 .0 0 A.M. - 9 .4 5 A.M.

Sub Theme/8: Benefits Of A Life That Pleases God.Topic: Longevity And Painless Transition.Texts: Genesis 5: 21-24; I Cor.15:52-58.Aims: i) To discover the divine promise of a long and

blissful life;ii) To understand the concept and, to discover the

secret of painless transition;iii) To also discover the requirements to have

longevity and painless transition.

Introduction: Longevity refers to long duration of life, while ‘painless transition’ implies leaving this realm of life for eternity without spiritual, physical or psychological pain. The Bible assures all who live to please God both of them. For such, the pangs of death have been taken care of by Christ’s death (I Cor. 15:55-57). In this world, as well as in the great beyond, they will enjoy the riches of Christ, Who is the Author of life.

Study Guide1. Explain what you understand by ‘longevity’ and ‘painless

transition’.2. From the following scriptures, identify and discuss some

of the factors that make for longevity and painless transition: Gen. 5:24; Ex. 23:25-26, 1 Kings 3:14; Psa. 91:14-16; I Cor.15:50-52.

3. Discuss these Scriptures that promise Christians full life on earth and eternal bliss hereafter and find out how we may enter, remain in and enjoy them, Psa. 91:14-16; 118:17; Isa.57:1-2; Luke 2:26.

4. In the light of the sub-theme and the topic of this study, how would you explain some cases where Christians’ lives were terminated through persecution or accident: e.g. John the Baptist, Jesus, the Apostles and many contemporary cases? Cf. Isa.57:1-2; 2 Tim.2:12; Rev. 6:9, 20.

Conclusion: Though there have been exceptions, which are under God’s sovereignty, His perfect will for us is longevity and painless transition as have been the lot of many who walked faithfully with God unto the very end. The scriptures are replete with divine

promises and assurances that we can and should rely on. In all, what matters most is that we follow the Lord to the very end.

Food For Thought: While longevity is God’s reward, early transition should not be ruled out.

Memory Verse: Psalm 91:16.

16th December Leader: Postulant Adeluwoye

23rd December Leader: Postulant Adeluwoye

B IBLE STUDY

9 .0 0 A.M. - 9 .4 5 A.M.

Eka- Akori/8: Awon Anfani Aye To Wu Olorun.Ori Oro: Emi Gigun Ati Ipapoda Laini IroraIbi Kika: Ifihan 21:24, Ikor. 15: 52-50Erongba: i. Lati se awari igbe aye emigugun ati ti ibukun:

ii. Lati ni oye ati sise awari asiri ipapoda laini irora.

iii. Lati tun se awari bakan naa awon ohun ti a nilo fun lati ni emi gigun ati ipapoda laini irora.

Ifaara: ‘Emi gigun tumo si igbe aye ojo pipe, nigba ti ipapoda aini irora je fifi ayeraye apa yii sile laisi irora lonakona fun awon ti o n gbe lati wu U. Bibeli se ileri mejeji fun won.Funiru awon eni bee a ti mu irora iku kuro nipase iku Kristi (Ikor. 15: 55-57). Ninu aye yii ati pelu ninu aye lohun-un, won o je adun oro Kristi, eni ti I se Olupilese iye.

Atona Eko:1. Salaye oye re nipa emi gigun ati ipapoda laini irora?2. Se idamo ki o si jiroro awon ohun ti o le se okufa

emigigun ati ipaboda laini irora lati inu awon ese oro Olorun wonyi Jenesis 5:24, Eks. 23: 25-26; 1.A Oba, 3: 14; Saam. 91:14- 16, Ikor. 15. 50-52.

3. Jiroro lori ese Oro Olorun yii ti o seleri pipe fun Kristieni lori ile alaye ati isinmi ayeraye leyin aye yii, ki o si sawari bi a se le wole, ki a si duro ninu, ki a si gbadun won. Saam. 91: 14-16; 118: 17; isa. 57: 1-2, Luku 2:26.

4. Ninu imole eka – akori ati ori oro eko yii, bawo ni o se le salaye awon isele kookan nibi ti a ti da emi awon Kristieni legbodo nipase inunibini ati ijamba. Fun apere, Johanu onitebomi, Jesu, awon Aposteli ati awon isele aye ode oni? Isa.57:1-2; 2 Timo. 2:12: ifi 6: 9, 20.

Ikadii: Bi o tile je pe awon iyato kookan wa, ti o wa labe idari isakoso Olorun, ife pipe Re si wani emi gigun ati ipapoda laini irora eyi ti o je ipin ogun logo awon ti o fi otito ba Olorun rin titi de opin.

Iwe mimo kun fun awon ileri Olorun ati awon Idaniloju ti a le tabi ti o ye ki a gbekele.Ju gbogbo re lo, Ohun ti o se Pataki julo nipe ki a tele Oluwa titi de opin.

Fun Ironu: Bi emi gigun tile je ere nla, sibe Ipapoda airotele ko le se fagile.

Ese Akosori: Saamu. 91:16

16th December Leader: Canon Kunle Dina 23rd December Leader: : Canon Kunle Dina

BIRTHDAYS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER.Dec-01 Adebajo DotunDec-02 Adeniji AdesegunDec-02 Rabiu Titilayo OlajumokeDec-02 Falaiye Johnson FunsoDec-03 Craig Adefunke A.Dec-05 Mate DamilolaDec-06 Adeyemi Emily AdebisiDec-08 Ilori LaideDec-09 Davies ToluwalopeDec-09 Adeogun OluwamayowaDec-11 Daramola Naomi AdepejuDec-12 Remi-tayo Olugbenga Dec-12 Rabiu Adekunle Dec-12 Mate Mojisola AdetoroDec-12 Adeogun Adetunji AdegboyegaDec-12 Daramola E. A. Dec-13 Atiku O.Dec-13 A. B. AdefuyeDec-14 Daniel Adebiyi CondeDec-15 Bajulaiye SegunDec-15 Tayo AdedayoDec-16 Williams AbioyeDec-16 Oke Abiodun AdesumboDec-16 Oyediran AbiodunDec-16 Adetola Folake AdemodDec-16 Odunayo Da-SilvaDec-17 Toluwanimi WilliamsDec-17 Gabriel Oluwadamilare SodeDec-19 Ojediran Abiodun B.Dec-20 Balogun Tokunbo F.Dec-20 William AbiodunDec-20 Dosunmu OluwatoyinDec-20 Adeniyi Emmanuel Oluwatobi Dec-20 Oyelade OlusegunDec-21 Okewunmi OluwakemiDec-21 Abiola FasinaDec-21 Ireoluwa Peter IdowuDec-23 Ojosipe BabajideDec-23 Balogun OluwapamilerinayoDec-23 Olatinwo Omotola

Dec-25 Okewunmi TitilayoDec-25 Adeyemi OluwapelumiDec-25 Omololu Modupeola AbiodunDec-26 Oseni Deborah TemitopeDec-26 Sapaye TitilayoDec-27 Soremekun Abiodun IsraelDec-28 Akintunde Samuel IdowuDec-28 Rabiu OlatokunboDec-28 Banjo TolulopeDec-28 Christopher O. KoladeDec-29 Davies Olatunji OlaseniDec-30 Oyebode Abiodun A.Dec-30 Ojediran OlayinkaDec-30 Odefadehan Ifeoluwa AquilaDec-30 Obaseki TobilobaDec-31 Osobu Abiodun ThomasDec-31 Gansallo AkinwaleDec-31 Bajulaiye TolulopeDec-31 Bajulaiye Ayokunle

Men Women Boys Girls Total7.30am 28 15 02 05 50Communicants 25 14 3910.00am 94 176 13 07 290 Communicants Sunday School 01 08 42 38 89 Youth Ministry

Collection from 3 rd November – 9 th December 2018 Praying Band 2,190Holy Communion 65010th Year Wedding Anniv. of Canon & Mrs. Kunle Dina 13,070

7.30a.m ServiceOffertory 10,890Offering 7,800General Thanksgiving 16,570Mission Seed 3,650Education 1,200

10.00 a.m ServiceOffering 31,040Oluwasemilore 62,430Mission Seed 6,820Education 5,710Sunday School Offering 5,405Church Maintenance 277,600Tithes 32,500Tithes Online GTB 15,000

Lekki Project FundOtunba Tunde Adelaja 1,000,000Christ Aux. Ladies Society 200,000Dr. Adeniyi Balogun 500,000Mrs. Lande Dekalu 50,000Others 122,160 1,872,160 Mr. Adebiyi Conde(40th Birthday T/giving-14/12/18) 50,000

Family HarvestLate Pa. A.O.B. Adams/J.B. Adams’s Family 15,000Chief & Mrs. Olufemi Akinmade’s Family 570,000Late Pa. & Mama G. A. Olowosuko’s Family 7,100Additional Late Pa E. A. Amoye’s Family 20,000Additional Mrs M. A. Conde’s Family 4,320 616,420

Tithes By Envelopes500+3,000(0050)+1,000(0101)+3,000+500+4,000+600+68,000+1,000+500+500+1,000+500+200

Gift In KindFamily of Late Ebenezer 1 Ctn. of Wine 25th Yrs. Remem. Adeniyi Green (Omission of) Bulletin

25th Nov. 2018

Mrs. Eunice A. Daramola 1 Ctn. of Wine Birthday Gift1 Wafer Bread

NOT ICE S1a. Greetings We welcome you to this service. 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. We are happy to see you today. God bless you for coming. The clergy will be ready to welcome you after this service or anytime you choose to come or call. God bless you!

2a. Diocesan Charismatic Healing ServiceThe Next Edition of this programme comes up on Sunday, 6th January, 2019 by 4p.m. Venue is the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina. Please come one, come all. Your testimony is assured.

b. Monthly Anointing ServiceJoin the Diocesan at the Monthly Anointing Service at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos every First Day of every Month at 5:30-6:45am is 100% Pray-Through Session. Come and be bless.

c. Power for the New Month Please don’t forget to attend our programme Power for the

new month scheduled to hold on 1st - 3rd of every month at 6a.m. - 7a.m in our Church. God bless you as you come.

3a. P.C.C. Emergency Meeting An emergency meeting of P.C.C. will hold immediately after Holy Communion Service today in the Church Auditorium. Please take note and be punctual.

b. P.C.C. Statutory MeetingDate: Tuesday, 18th December, 2018Time: 5pmVenue: Justice Omololu Hall.All participant should please take note and be punctual.

4. Home Call - Dr. Frederick Folabora FasehunWe annonuce the Home Call of Dr. Frederick Isiotan Folabora Fasehun who passed unto eternal glory on the 1st of December, 2018, Aged 83 Years.

Burial Details are as stated:Service of Song on Monday, 7th January, 2019 at St. Peter’s Church, 3, Ajele Street, Lagos by 5pm.

Lying in State on Tuesday, 8th January, 2019 at Century Hotels, Ago Palace Way, Okota, Isolo, Lagos by 12 noon - 7pm.

Wake Keep on Tuesday, 8th January, 2019 at Century Hotels, Ago Palace Way, Okota, Isolo, Lagos by 5pm.

Commendation Service on Wednesday, 9th January, 2019 at St. Peter’s Church, 3, Ajele Street, Lagos by 9am.

Lying in State on Wednesday, 9th January, 2019 at No 17-19 Oke Dibo Street, Ondo, Ondo State by 5pm.

Wake Keep on Wednesday, 9th January, 2019 at No 17-19 Oke Dibo Street, Ondo, Ondo State by 5pm.

Burial Service on Thursday, 10th January, 2019 at 10am at The Cathedral of St. Stephen, Oke Aluko, Ondo, Ondo State.

Outing Service on Sunday, 13th January, 2019 at 10am at St. Peter’s Church (Faji), Lagos.

ADULT HARVEST 6TH OCTOTBER

LOVE FEAST 13TH OCTOBER

LADIES FRIENDLY SOCIETY 13TH OCTOBER

EGBE IRUGBIN 20TH OCTOBER

SHEPHERDS FOR CHRIST 20TH OCTOBER

MEDICAL SOCIETY 20TH OCTOBER

WOMEN’S GUILD 27TH OCTOBER

CHOIR FESTIVAL 27TH OCTOBER

LADY HELPER’S UNION 3RD NOVEMBER

VICAR’S 2ND PART ANNUAL LEAVE 5TH - 26TH NOVEMBER

GLEANERS HARVEST 11TH NOVEMBER

LADY WORKER’S UNION 10TH NOVEMBER

CHRISTIAN TORCH BEARER 17TH NOVEMBER

MEN’S FRIENDLY SOCIETY 24TH NOVEMBER

IRAWO SASA/SUN. SCHOOL 24TH NOVEMBER

ADVENT CAROL 1ST DECEMBER

CHRIST AUX. LADIES SOCIETY 1ST DECEMBER

REVIVAL (PRAISE MARATHON) 9TH-12TH DECEMBER

WOMEN’S THANKSGIVING DAY 8TH DECEMBER

PROGRESSIVE ARMY OF CHRIST 15TH DECEMBER

SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICE MINISTRY 15TH DECEMBERCHRISTMAS CAROL 22ND DECEMBER

E- PAYMENT.Parishioners can pay their tithes, levies, donations etc, directly into any of the Church accounts as stated below:First Bank - 2000518837.GTBank - 0003302782.

WONDERFUL WORDS OF LIFE1. Sing them over again to me,

Wonderful words of life;Let me more of their beauty see,Wonderful words of life;Words of life and beauty,Teach me faith and duty:

Chorus: Beautiful words, wonderful words,Wonderful words of life;

Beautiful words, wonderful words,Wonderful words of life;

2. Christ, the blessed One, gives to allWonderful words of life;Sinner, list to the loving call,Wonderful worlds of life;All so freely given,Wooing us to heaven;

Chorus: Beautiful words, wonderful words,

3. Sweetly echo the gospel call,Wonderful words of life;Offer pardon and peace to all,Wonderful words of life;Jesus only Saviour,Sanctify forever,

Chorus: Beautiful words, wonderful words,

YEAR 2018 ANNIVERSARIES

SOCIETY DATE

FASTING & PRAYER 15TH-19TH JANUARY

GUILD OF STEWARDS 11TH FEBRUARY

REVIVAL 4TH-7TH MARCH

GOODWILL SOCIETY 18TH MARCH

EASTER CANTATA 8TH APRIL

MOTHERS’ UNION 15TH APRIL

LADIES/GIRLS’ GUILD 15TH APRIL

EGBE IRETI 29TH APRIL

YOUTH CHRISTIAN BAND 6TH MAY

CHRIST MORNING STARS 6TH MAY

ROGATION SUNDAY 6TH MAY

ROGATION WEEK ACTIVITIES 7TH - 9TH MAY

LAGOS DIOCESAN SYNOD 6TH - 9TH MAY

HARVEST LAUNCH 13TH MAY

PRAYER WARRIORS/EVANGELICAL 20TH MAY

YOUNG MEN CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION 27TH MAY

LADIES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 3RD JUNE

INAUGURATION OF LEKKI ARCHDEACONRY 9TH JUNE

EGBE IFELOJU 10TH JUNE

ST. PETER’S BROTHERHOOD 17TH JUNE

CHRISTIAN LEAGUE 17TH JUNE

REVIVAL 24TH JUNE

OLUWA YIO PESE 1ST JULY

CHRIST LITTLE BAND 1ST JULY

STATE / CULTURAL HARVEST 8TH JULY

EGBEIYE&AKINMORIN(HARVEST) 15TH JULY

LAUNCHING OF LEKKI FUND RAISING 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

VICAR’S 1ST PART ANNUAL LEAVE6TH - 25TH AUGUST

ANGLICAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP 19TH AUGUST

PSALMODY 26TH AUGUST

CHRISTIAN COMPANIONS 26TH AUGUST

PROFESSIONAL HARVEST 2ND SEPT.

GOOD HOPE SOCIETY 2ND SEPT.

SCRIPTURE UNION 9TH SEPT.

ALTAR SERVERS GUILD 9TH SEPT.

BUSY BEES 16TH SEPT.

REVIVAL 30TH SEPT.

BOYS & GIRLS BRIGADE 30TH SEPT.

ADULT HARVEST 7TH OCTOTBER

LOVE FEAST 14TH OCTOBER

LADIES FRIENDLY SOCIETY 14TH OCTOBER

EGBE IRUGBIN 21ST OCTOBER

SHEPHERDS FOR CHRIST 21ST OCTOBER

MEDICAL SOCIETY 21ST OCTOBER

ST. PAUL IDANRE-DIASPORA HARVEST 21ST OCTOBER-2PM

WOMEN’S GUILD 28TH OCTOBER

CHOIR FESTIVAL 28TH OCTOBER

LADY HELPER’S UNION 4TH NOVEMBER

VICAR’S 2ND PART ANNUAL LEAVE 5TH - 26TH 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 (PRAISE MARATHON) 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 Deborah I. Agboola - Block 57, Flat 4, Ijaiye Low Cost

Housing Estate, Pen Cinema.

3. Pa. S.A. Afolahan, 6, Adetola Street, Aguda.

4. Chief. V.O. Odofin Bello - 31 Ayantuga Street, off post office

road, parallel Damigoro Street, Mushin. Lagos.

5. Mrs. Juliana Ogunba – 13 Ajose St. Mende Maryland

6. Mama Ojo Comfort Yoyinlola - 21, Adetola Street Oke, Oja Round

about Badia, off Olodan Street.

7. Mama Elizabeth Adejoke Ayoola, 18, Akerele St. Awodiora, Apapa.

8. Mr. Ogunjimi Alao, 12B, Olushi St., Lagos.

9. Mrs. Olufemi Wilson –14 Odunfa Street Lagos.

10. Kobiti F. A. - 14 Isale Agbede Str, Lagos Island

11. Ayodeji Kobiti - 14 Isale Agbede Str, Lagos Island

THE FORERUNNER.

This language forerunner is often used to describe John the Baptist as the one who came ahead to announce the coming of the Saviour Jesus Christ. In line with the Greek term prodromos (one who runs ahead), In secular Greek this term was frequent as a military term for advance scouts or Calvary that is prepared for a full assault. (Exod. 23:28; Deut. 7:20). In Joshua 24:12 Forerunner (Prodromos) was used where Honets completed the driving out of Amorite kings so that no Israelite army was involved in the war.

Sometimes too, Forerunner is used metaphorically for the first ripe fruit (Num. 13:20) (Isa. 28:4). This usage suggests that the Christian hope of entering Gods presence is guaranteed by the forerunner’s already reaching his goal. That is where the idea of Christ as first fuilt of the dead came from. (1 Cor. 15:20-23)

A similar idea is expressed in the image of Christ as the pioneer or Forerunner of salvation (Heb. 2:10), the first of many children that God brings to glory through

suffering, significantly, in English, Forerunner indicates one who precedes and indicate the approach of another. likewise Christ is forerunner for us, having run a head on the road of suffering, Christ became the source of salvation. (Heb. 5:8-10). John the Baptist was the first one who preached the good news concerning Jesus, His preaching, is presented by mark as the proclamation of Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour who will Baptize in the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:5; Luke 3:16).

We all are expected to be forerunners of Christ’s Second Coming. God bless you as you continue to propagate His return.

C.E.O. Your Friend & Vicar.

CHURCH OFFICERS / CLERGYMR. TAYO OMOGBENIGUN - 08188515916.................Choirmaster & Organist

MR. SEYI DUROLAJE - 08027315150 ......................Assistant Organist. MR. DOYIN OSHUNKOYA - 08025312424 ......................Assistant Organist.MR. KUNLE ADEOGUN - Verger 1MR. ERIC ADEDEJI OWOLABI - Verger 2 MR. OLANREWAJU OLANIYAN- 08023238777...............................Church Warden MR. ADEYEMI ATUNWA - 08033154945..........................................Church WardenREV. SAMUEL AKINTUNDE IDOWU - 08063453283 ………........CurateREVD. CANON ADEKUNLE DINA - 08055111195...............CurateVENERABLE C. E. O. AKINGBESOTE - 08075790470 ....................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