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3, Ajele Street, Lagos, Nigeria

CELEBRANT: THE VICARTHEME: SEEKING AND FINDING THE SAVIOUR

CHRISTMAS ONE.

1. Opening Hymn - CH. 111 (Tune: Austria)2. Worship Songs3. Introductory Sentence: We have seen His star in the

East and come with gifts to worship the Lord. Matthew 2:2.

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

Eternal God, as we travel far and fast, lead our minds back to the wise men following Your star, and forward to the day when all will see Your shining light. Give us grace to learn Your ways and to do Your Will, that we may bring Justice and peace to all people, in the name of Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Youand the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. Amen.

Almighty God who anointed Jesus at His baptism with the Holy Spirit and revealed Him as Your beloved Son: inspire us, Your children, who are born of water and the Spirit, to surrender our lives to to Your service, that we may rejoice to be called the Sons of God, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

6. Epistle - Eph. 3:1-12 (Mr. Femi Akinmade)7. The Gradual Hymn - CH. 140 (Tune: Irish) 8. The Gospel: Matt. 2:1-12 (Revd. Samuel A. Idowu)9. Sermon - Canon Adekunle Dina10. The Nicene Creed 11. Intercession: (Page12) - Engr. Wemimo Adebajo12. Procession of Elements and Offertory CH. 446

(Tune: Martyrdom)13. The Eucharistic Prayer (Pages 22 -31)14. The Distribution: CH. 450 (Tune: Ocena Domini)15. The Ablution: CH. 455 (Tune: Dolomite Chant)

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

The Gentiles should be fellow heirs and partakers of His promises in Christ through the Gospel. Ephesians 3:6.

17. Post Communion Prayer (Pages. 33 -34)18. Testimony Time19. Altar Call - New Year Thanksgiving

- December Celebrants - General Thanksgiving & Tithing.

20. Notices - 21. Prophetic Prayer - 2 Tim. 4:18 (Revd Samuel A. Idowu)22. Benediction23. Withdrawal Hymn - CH. 141 (Tune: Spean)

10.00A.M - ISIN IDAPO MIMO KIKO L’ORIN

ADARI - ALUFA IJO

1. Orin Akowole - I.O.M. 107 (Tune: Trumpet)2. Orin Ijuba 3. Oro Akoso E si je ki alaafia Olorun ki o ma se akoso okan yin, e

je ki oro Kristi maa gbe inu yin, ohunkohun ti eyin ba si nse, e ma se gbogbo won ni oruko Jesus Oluwa.Kolose 3:15,17.

4. Adura Ibere5. Awon Kolekti:

Olorun ayeraye, ninu igbokegbodo wa laye yi, ma sai to okan wa sona bi ti awon amoye ti won tele irawo Re, titi di ojo ti gbogbo eniyan yoo ri itansan imole Re. Fun wa ni oore-ofe lati mo ona re ati lati se ife re, ki a le mu eto ati alaafia ba gbogbo eniyan, ni oruko Jesu Kristi eniti o wa ti o si njoba pelu Re ati Emi mimo, Olorun kan aye ainipekun. Amin.

Olorun Olodumare, eniti o ya Jesu Kristi si Mimo lakoko baptismu Re, ti o si fihan gegebi Omo Re ayanfe, mi si wa Oluwa, awa eniti a bi nipa Omi ati Emi lati jowo aye wa fun isin Re, ki a le ni ayo lati je Omo Olorun, nipase Jesu Kristi Oluwa wa. Amin.

6. Episteli - Efesu 3:1-12 (Mr. Tunbosun Osobu)7. Orin - I.O.M. 101 (Tune: St. Stephen)8. Ihinrere - Matt. 3:1-12 (Canon Adekunle Dina)9. Orin Saaju Iwaasu - I.O.M.121 (Tune: St. Matthias)10. Iwaasu - Revd. Samuel A. Idowu 11. Igbagbo Ti Nikea12. Adura Fun Gbogbo Enia- Engr. Tunde Adeyeye13. Orin - Church Band - (Gbigba Ore Itore Anu)14. Adura Iyasimimo 15. Ipinfunni:

Orin I.O.M. 565 (Tune: Oriel)Orin I.O.M. 131 (Tune: Moscow)Orin I.O.M. 384 (Tune: Northingham)Orin I.O.M. 431 (Tune: Hesperas)Orin I.O.M. 444 (Tune: St. John)Orin I.O.M. 556 (Tune: Irish)

16. Orin Fun Ipalemo - I.O.M. 442 (Tune: Beaumaris) (Gbigba Ore Ose se ati Awon Apo)

17. Oro Leyin Ounje Oluwa:Pe, awon Keferi je ajumojogun ati eya-ara kannaa, ati alabapin ileri ninu Kristi Jesu nipa ihinrere. Efesu 3:6

18. Idupe - Idupe Odun Titun - Alajodun Osu Kejila - Oluwasemilore/Idamewa

19. Ifilo - 20. Adura Asotele -2 Tim. 4:18 (Postulant Niyi Adeluwoye)21. Adura ati Ibukun22. Orin Akojade - I.O.M. 110 (Tune: Dismissal)

3, Ajele Street, Lagos, NigeriaParish Cycle of Prayer Kindly Pray for:

Mission: The Rt Revd. Luke Ken-ichi Muto, Bishop of Kyushu -

(Japan). The Venerable Amos B. Arodudu; The Synod

Secretary, Diocese of Owo South West and the Assistant Synod Secretaries.

All the Elders. Nigeria:

- Federal Airports Authority- Central Bank of Nigeria and All Banks

Lagos:- Development Property Corporation- Health Service Commission

St. Peter’s Church- The Vicar and his Curates- Parish Church Council Members- All Service Groups, Workers and Staff.

Family Prayer: - Navy Capt. M. O. Agbe’s Family

- Bro. Olakunle Adeogun’s Family- Late Pa. Agbolade Adebambo’s Family- Late Pa. Gabriel Adeniyi’s Family- Late Pa. F. M. Adeyemi’s Family- Late Pa. S. A. Onanuga’s Family- Amb. J.D.O. Sokoya’s Family- Late Canon S. A. Akinlade’s Famliy- Late Pa. & Ma. A. O. Adelaja’s Family- Mama C. A. Anthony’s Family- Late Pa. E.F.O. Akinwole’s Family- Late Pa. Afolabi Afolahan’s Family

Business Breakthrough Prayer: - Master Crown Caterers- Bandy Farms- T-Fash Unique Couture- O’Turton Nig. Enterprises- Sarah’s Touch- Global Kay Concept.- A. Chambers- Beykas Properties

Birthday Anniversary:Dekalu Olamide Ayoka, Savage Taiwo, Olaniyan Adetutu.

Memorial Prayer:Grace B Sotire, Dolapo Ojuri, Grace Olayinka Willaims, Elsie Olusola Adenike, Olasumbo Olatokunbo Komolafe, Florence ajibike Okunlola, Emmanuel Ayodele Onanuga, Regina Adefunke Oduba..

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

Q U O T A T I O N .“LORD, I cry unto thee, make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice when I cry unto thee.

Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hand as”the evening sacrifice.

PSALM 141:1-2.

SUNDAY, 13TH JANUARY 2019.

Season: Epiphany 2Liturgical Colour: White

1. 7:30 A.M. - HOLY EUCHARIST (SAID) Theme - Responding to God’s Call

Celebrant - Revd Samuel A. IdowuSermon - The VicarBible Readings: Epistle - I Cor. 6:11b-20 (Mrs. Remi Dina)

Gospel - John 2:1-11(Canon Adekunle Dina)

Intercession - Revd Samuel A. IdowuAltar Call - Lekki Project Fund

- General Thanksgiving & Tithing.

2. 10.00 A.M. - ISIN OWURO (MATTINS) Esin Oro - Didahun Si Ipe Oluwa

Adari - Canon Adekunle DinaOniwasu - The VicarBibel Kika - Esekieli 2:1-7,3.4-11

(Mrs. Caroline Akingbesote)Intercession - Canon Adekunle Dina

Altar Call - Lekki Project FundOluwasemilore ati Idamewa.

3. 10.00 a.m. - Sunday School

Wishing You a Merry

Christmasand a Prosperous

New Year 2019.

GUILD OF STEWARDS ROSTER FOR SUNDAY, 06-01-2019 1. Mr. Olaitan Komolafe (Group Leader)2. Mr. Godfrey Isiekwene 3. Mr. Adeyemi Ajayi 4. Mrs. Comfort Tayo5. Mrs. Oluyemisi Adeogun 6. Miss. Tolulope Banjo7. Mr. Efunyomi Banjo

8. Miss. Adetomilola Oshikoya9. Mr. Tunbosun Osobu (General Supervisor)

3, Ajele Street, Lagos, NigeriaW EEK L Y D IA R Y6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting7.00am. Holy Communion

Celebrant: Canon Adekunle DinaEpistle: Heb. 1:1-14Gospel: John 1:1-18

Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd Paul Uduogu, Bishop of Afikpo - (Enugu,

Nigeria) Mr. Abraham N. Yisa M.O.N. Registrar Church of Nigeria. Barrister Bamidele Olusegun Ajayi, Deputy Registrar.

Birthday Anniversary:12.00p.m. Mid - Day Prayer

5.00p.m. Service of Song of Late Dr. Frederick Isoitan Fasehun in the Church by the societies.

6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting7.00am. Holy Communion

Celebrant: Canon Adekunle DinaEpistle: Heb. 2:1-10Gospel: John 1:19-28

Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd. Prem Prakash Habil, Bishop of Agra - (North

India). Chief J.N. Aziagba, Treasurer Church of Nigeria. Barrister Mrs. Joy Ebeledike, Assistant Registrar.

Birthday Anniversary:Okoji Adebimpe.

12.00 p.m Mid - Day Prayer

12noon - 7pm - Lying in State/Night of Tributes/Wake Keep of Dr. Frederick Isoitan Fasehun at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

6.30 p.m. Choir Practice

6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting7.00am. Holy Communion -

Celebrant: The VicarEpistle: Heb. 2:11-18Gospel: John 1:(29-34) 35-42

Cycle of Prayer: The Most Revd Christian Efobi, Bishop of Aguata - (Niger,

Nigeria) The General Secretary Church of Nigeria Barrister Mrs. Folasade Adetiba, Legal Secretary Birthday Anniversary:

Fagbuyi Akinboyede Akingbade.

9.00 a.m. Commendation Service at St. Peter’s Church Faji, Lagos

6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting 7.00am. Holy Communion -

Celebrant: The VicarEpistle: Heb. 3:1-11Gospel: John 1:43-51

Cycle of Prayer The Rt. Revd. Clement Ekpeye, Bishop of Ahoada - (Niger

Delta, Nigeria). The Ven. George Ugo Njoku, Clerical Secretary Church of

Nigeria Chief Olukayode Ogunmekan, Registrar Emeritus

Birthday AnniversarySanya Funmilayo

10.00 a.m. Social Welfare Service Ministry Panel Meeting

4.00 p.m. Counselling Session

4.00 p.m. Church Clinic

6.00p.m. Clergy Meeting

6.30p.m. Choir Pratice

6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting 7.00am. Holy Communion -

Celebrant: Revd. S. A. IdowuEpistle: Heb. 3:12-19Gospel: John 2:1-12

Cycle of Prayer The Rt. Revd. Nathan Ingen, Bishop of Aipo Rongo -

(Papua New Guinea). The Rt. Revd. Olugbenga Oduntan, Bishop of Ajayi Crowther - (Ibadan, Nigeria)

Dr. Mrs. Christie Toby, Lay Secretary Church of Nigeria. 16th Wedding Anniversary Revd. Canon Dr. & Mrs.

Ogheneruemu Eruenah.

Birthday Anniversary

6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting7:45a.m. Holy Communion -

Celebrant: Revd. S. A. IdowuEpistle: E Heb. 4:1-13Gospel: John 2:13-22

Cycle of Prayer The Rt. Revd. Gabriel Akinbiyi, Bishop of Akoko - (Ondo,

Nigeria). The Rt Revd. Jolly Oyekpen, Bishop of Akoko Edo - (Bendel, Nigeria).

The. Ven. Festus Nwafili, Primate’s Chaplain. The Ven. Julius Oyetunde Oyediran.

Birthday AnniversaryGansallo Isaac Sylvanus.

Please Note that Christmas & New Year Break for early morning Communion will commence

on 24th Dec., 2018 till 15th Jan., 2019 Full activities starts on the 16th Jan., 2019.

3, Ajele Street, Lagos, Nigeria

W O M E N ’S C O R N E RNOTICES.

1. Power for the Year Fasting & Prayer 2. Who is Christ to you. Mark 8:27-29 on the 6th Janu

ary, 2019 by Mrs. Caroline Akingbesote3. Fasting & Prayer , 9th January, 2019 - Mrs. Caroline

Akingbesote4. Bible Study 1 - Gospel of Mark on Jan. 16th 2019 by

Mrs. Caroline Akingbesote5 Lessons from the Ants. Prov 6:6 by Mrs. Caroline

Akingbesote on 20th Jan. 2019.6. Health Talk - Monkey Pox - Mrs. Modupe Amoye

on Jan. 23, 2019.7. Be an Instrument of Praise - 1 King 17:14-16 by

Mrs. Caroline Akingbesote on 27th January, 2019

FORTH SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH

SPIRITUAL VITAMIN FOR THE MONTH:“ Enter into His gates with thanksgiving

and into His courts with praise. Be thanksful to Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting. And His truth endures to all generations”

Psalm 100:4-5.

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.

THEME: GODLY LEADERSHIP:POLITICS AND CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP,

Study 1/1 January 6 EpiphanySUB THEME: Introductory StudyTOPIC: General Introduction to theme & series.TEXT: Dan.4:24-27; Luke 12: 42 – 47.

AIMS: To help participantsi. grasp the meaning of the theme ii. recognize godly leadership, andiii. be challenge to have a desire to raise

godly leadership.

INTRODUCTION: The call for godly leadership in the political arena and Christian discipleship may be indicative of a society that has strayed from God’s pattern and ordained style of leadership. What then is leadership? It is “the capacity of someone to lead others;” “having or occupying the position as a leader of a group, organization, etc.” Godly leadership is the leadership that recognizes “that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever He chooses,” (Dan.4:25) and knows “that heaven rules” (Dan.4:26).

The cardinal question in this study then is with so many leaders lacking in the godly virtues of humility and selflessness, has human society not been engulfed by ungodly leadership?

STUDY GUIDE

1. What does godly leadership mean to you as individuals and as a church? Luke 12:42, 43, Mark 10:42-45.

6th January Leader: Postulant Adeluwoye 13th January Leader: Postulant Adeluwoye

B IBLE STUDY

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

2. InDan.4:24-27; Mark 10:41-47; Luke 12: 42, 43; Phil.2:4 mention and discuss some traits of godly leadership.

3. Define and discuss the following about godly leadership: Characteristics

of godly leadership;i. Characteristics of ungodly

leadership;ii. Why and how to raise godly

leadership;iii. Godly leadership in relation to

Christian discipleship.iv. What do godly leadership and

politics share in commonv. Why should we desire to raise godly

leaders and leadership? Prov.29:2; 14:34.

CONCLUSION: Christians ought to always remember that all the authority and power that leadership position confers on us are for us to provide godly leadership wherever we are, and in our respective levels of service.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Acknowledge heaven’s rule andyou’ll have the key to a meaningful rule on earth.

MEMORY VERSE: Luke 12: 43

6th January Leader: : Canon Kunle Dina

13th January Leader: : Canon Kunle Dina

BIRTHDAYS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY.

Jan-01 Johnson Abiola Abiodun

Jan-01 Akande Oyinkansola

Jan-02 Conde Olubukola Kehinde

Jan-02 Fagbuyi Odunayo

Jan-03 Fagbuyi Olusijibomi

Jan-05 Orioye Emmanuel A

Jan-05 Odunusi Esther Olubukola

Jan-05 Oyebade Opeoluwa Oyebisi

Jan-06 Dekalu Olamide Ayoka

Jan-06 Savage Taiwo

Jan-08 Okonji Adebimpe

Jan-09 Fagbuyi Akinboyede Akingbade

Jan-10 Sanya Funmilayo

Jan-12 Gansallo Isaac Sylvanus Akin

Jan-13 Aduloju Jojolola

Jan-17 Ominiyi Bola

Jan-17 Odeyemi Femi

Jan-17 Onanuga Oluwatosin

Jan-17 Adeola Ojekunle

Jan-19 Makanju Emman

Jan-21 Medahunsi Christopher Olajide

Jan-21 Durojaiye Tunde

Jan-24 Okunuga Folashade

Jan-24 Aduloju Gbemisola

Jan-25 Sanya Eyitayo Harriet

Jan-25 Adeyemi Opeyemi

Jan-25 Onasanya Adesayo Olubanji

Jan-26 Samuel Q. Ojekunle

Jan-26 Olusiji Olowosuko

Jan-29 Ojosipe Adebola

Jan-29 Olaleetan Samson Olatunde

Jan-30 Adediran Samuel Adebanji

Men Women Boys Girls Total7.30am Communicants10.00am Communicants Sunday School Youth Ministry

Collection from 24 th December – 30 th December 2018 7.30a.m ServiceOffertory 13,550

Offering 20,400

General Thanksgiving 23,900

Mission Seed 3,650

Education 600

Christmas Thanksgiving 9,105

10.00 a.m ServiceOffertory 29,990

Offering 40,240

General Thanksgiving 64,220

Mission Seed 15,995

Education 11,440

Sunday School Offering 6,390

Youth Offering 4,720

Christmas Thanksgiving 39,850

Birthday Thanksgiving Olatunji Davies 8,460

Church Dues 816,400

Tithes 122,300

Tithe Online GTB 50,000

Lekki Project FundChristian Torch Bearer 200,000

Mrs. Bisi Banjo 100,000

Navy Capt. M. Agbe 20,000

Mama Olufemi Wilson 100,000 420,000

Christmas ServiceOffertory 29,910

Offering 26,730

Thanksgiving 80,830+$100

Sunday School Offering 4,770

Tithes By Envelopes1,400+6,000+1,200+15,000(No. 42)+2,000+15,000 (No. 42) +

15,000 (No. 42)+2,000 (No. 0196) +1,500+11,000 (No.0196)+

18,000 (No. 84)+6,000+15,000 (No. 42)+500+500+200+1,000

(No. 0101)+1,000+10,000(No. 33)

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 blessed.

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.

d. Power for the YearThe above mentioned will hold at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina on the 15th January, 2019. His Lordship had directed that you should be reminded that the general fasting and prayer starts from 2nd January and will end with the Power for the Year.

3. 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. The Societies concerned should please meet to arrange the service.

Lying in State/Night of Tributes/Wake Keep on Tuesday, 8th January, 2019 at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos by 12 noon - 7pm.

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

Lying in State and Wake Keep on Wednesday, 9th January, 2019 at Dr. Fasehun’s Residence, White House, Molaseun Street, off Esther Dada Avenue, Jolaco Bus-Stop, Ondo-Ife Road, Ondo State by 5pm.

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

Outing Service on Sunday, 13th January, 2019 at 10am at The Cathedral of St. Stephen, Oke Aluko, Ondo, Ondo State.

Outing Service on Sunday, 20th January, 2019 at 10am at St. Peter’s Church (Faji) Lagos.

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

4. Fasting & PrayerThe above will start on Wednesday, 2nd Jan., 2019 to Tuesday, 15th Jan., 2019. Prayer Meeting will hold at 5pm daily. Remain blessed.

5. A Day With GodDate: 19th January, 2018Time: 9.00amTheme: Now that you are with Jesus - Acts 4:13

6. Church Need The church need 4nos 2HP Panasonic Split Air-Conditioner

(Wordrope Type).

7. The Keys Magazine Christmas Edition Parishioners are invited to send articles to be published in the Christmas Edition of the revived Keys Magazine. Please let your write up be centered on Christian religion. You may put in article on special areas like health, culture, hygiene, environment among others. Youths should be fully involved. Your article to reach the Vicar or Mr. Soremekun on or before the 15th November 2018. Please type using double spacing or let your handwriting be legible.

For adverts in the revived magazine, you are advised to submit your Artworks or draft on or before November 25. We have inner cover page, full page, quarter and half pages all in colour. The Cost is moderate.

8. Job Opportunity A Church Organisation requires the services of:

Position Admin ManagerQualification ICAN or EquivalentExperience 2 - 3 years

Apply through the Vicar, St. Peter’s Church (Faji) Lagos.

9. Sponsorship Opportunity An Indigent candidate has opportunity to apply for sponsorship at Archbishop Abiodun Adetiloye Memorial Comprehensive College Igboye, Epe. Applicant must be truly Indigent and should apply through the Vicar, St. Peter’s Church (Faji) Lagos.

10. Toilet AllocationPlease be informed that the new toilet is strictly for the adults that worship in the Main Auditorium and Chapel. Others and Sunday School Children should make use of the

toilet in the Justice Omololu Hall it is in good condition for use. Thank You.

11. Online PaymentThe P.O.S. is now available for transactions. Kindly contact the Wardens for more details.

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

road, parallel Damigoro Street, Mushin. Lagos.

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

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

Round about Badia, off Olodan Street.

6. Mama Elizabeth Adejoke Ayoola, 18, Akerele St. Awodiora,

Apapa.

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

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

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

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

THE FAITHFUL GOD.

“Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth Covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations.” Deut. 7:9.

The book of Deuteronomy records the last three messages that Moses delivered to Israel. Moses, undoubtedly aware of Israel’s past mistakes, is recounting the past and urging the people not to repeat the same mistakes. Part-way into the second of these messages we come to 7:9 where Moses exhorts the people to know their God and not forget two important truth about Him.

First, He is God. He is the one and only true God. All other gods are “worthless idols (I Chronicles 16:26). Here is a strict caution against all friendship and fellowship with idols and idolaters. Those who are in communion with God, must have no communication with the unfruitful works of darkness.

Second, He is faithful and demonstrates His faithfulness by keeping His covenant with His people and by His steadfast love for His people.

Three verses earlier, Moses reminds the people that they were chosen by God “out of all the people on the face of the earth” to be his “treasured possession” (vs. 6). He chose them not because of their greatness (vs. 7), but because He is faithful – “Keeping the oath” that He swore to their fathers (vs. 8).

What is remarkable is that Moses reiterates in verse 9 that God’s faithfulness was conditional. It would apply only to those who “love him and keep his commandments.” The year’s ahead proved that these chosen people on whom God had “set his love” (vs. 7), failed to meet the condition. They broke God’s covenant and failed to “love him and keep his commandments.”

After about 1,200 years of Israel recurring failures and

God’s enduring faithfulness and steadfast love, God

promised through the prophet Jeremiah that the day was

coming when “I will put my law within them, and I

will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. And no longer shall each teach his neighbour and each his brother, saying, ‘know the LORD; for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more” (Jeremiah 31:33-34).

After another 600 years, the writer of the book of Hebrews recalls these words from Jeremiah and announces that through the blood of Jesus, a “new and living way” had been opened for all who “draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” Then the writer exhorts all who are in Christ to “hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering for he who promised is faithful” (Hebrew10:20-23).

Dear friends, as we start another year, remember God’s love, His power, His provision, His law, His judgements and blessings so lavished on you in the past years. Let this memory keep you humble, faithful and obedient and He definitely will be faithful to you in every possible way in the course of the year.

C.E.O. Your Friend & Vicar.

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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