Theme: THE INCARNATION AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD

Celebrant: The Provost Stewards on Duty: Group C

1. Opening Hymn: A&MRW 66 (Mendelssohn) 2. IntroductorySentence: The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of

the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 3. The Preparation (Page 170) 4. Collect for Purity 5. Summary of the Law (Page 172) 6. Words of Comfort (Page 175) 7. Confession to Collect (Pages 175-176) 8. Collect: Almighty God, You have given us Your only begotten Son to take our nature upon Him and to be born

of a pure Virgin; grant that we, who have been born again and made Your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by Your Holy Spirit, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the same Spirit one God, now and forever. Amen.

10. Epistle: Hebrews 1: 1-12 The Clergy 11. Gradual Hymn: A&MRW 801 (Edgeware) 12. Gospel: John 3: 1-18 - The Provost 13. Sermon: Revd. Olawole Faloye 14. Creed: (Page 178) 15. Intercession:(Pages 183-184) The Clergy 16. The Peace: (page 186) 17. Offertory Sentence: God, for whom and through whom everything was made, chose to bring many children into glory. And

it was only right that He should make Jesus, through His suffering, a perfect leader, fit to bring them into their salvation. Heb. 2:10

18. Offertory Hymn: A&MRW 721 (Love Divine) 19. Preparation of Gifts to Eucharistic Prayer (Pages 187-190) 20. Breaking of Bread to Anthem: (Pages 190-193) 21. Prayer of Humble Access: (Pages 193-194) 22. Communion Sentence: For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending

his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering. And so He condemned sin in the flesh. Romans 8:3 23. Administration: (Page 194) 24. Hymns during Administration: (i) A&MRW 665 (Richmond) (ii) A&MRW 666 (Londonderry Air) (iii) A&MRW 685 (Sagina) (iv) A&MRW 688 (St. Agnes - Dykes) (v) A&MRW 712 (Living Lord) (vi) A&MRW 743 (Thaxted) (vii) A&MRW 763 (Gerontius) (viii) A&MRW 782 (Northampton) 25. Post Communion Hymn: A&MRW 67 (Blaenwern)

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26. Post Communion Prayer: Heavenly Father, we beseech You to give new Spiritual identity and authority to all who receive and believe in Your name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

27. The Lord’s Prayer to Thanksgiving Prayer (Pages 195-196) 28. Altar Call:

29. Spiritual Tonic: Isaiah 45:2-3

30. Benediction to Dismissal: (Pages 404) 31. Withdrawal Hymn: A&MRW 58 (Es ist Ein Ros Entstrungen)

Cantor: Canon Residentiary Responses: William Smith in G

Theme: THE INCARNATION AND THE

KINGDOM OF GOD

1. Processional Hymn: A&MRW 101 (Gwalchmai)

2. Call to Worship:

3. Confession and Absolution

4. Venite: ASB 217 (James Turle)

5. Psalm: 132 - ASB 230 (Frederick A.G. Ouseley)

6. 1st Lesson: Isaiah 9: 1-7 - The Clergy

7. Benedictus: ASB 53 (Robert Cooke)

8. 2nd Lesson: Hebrews 1: 1-12 - The Clergy

9. Te Deum: ASB 30, 34, 38 (Set D)

10. Creed to 3rd Collect

11. Anthem: For Unto Us A Child Is Born - G.F. Handel

(From the Messiah)

12. Hymn before Sermon: A&MRW 801 (Edgeware)

13. Sermon: Revd. Olusegun Lufadeju

14 Intercession:

15. Hymn for Offering: A&MRW 96

16. Thanksgiving at the Altar:

17. Notices:

18. Spiritual Tonic: Isaiah 45: 2-3

19. Conclusion to Benediction

20. Final Amen: 3 Fold Amen in C

21. Withdrawal Hymn: A&MRW 66 (Mendelssohn)

Theme: THE INCARNATION AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD Celebrant: Revd. Olusegun Lufadeju Setting: Mass of Light - Alan Wilson 1. Hymn: A&MRW 58 (Es ist Ros Entsprungen) 2. Introit: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (Traditional Polish Carol) 3. Introductory Sentence: The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory

of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 4. The Preparation (Page 170) 5. Collect for Purity and Gloria in Excelsis(Page 171) 6. Summary of the Law (Page 172) 7. Words of Comfort (Page 175) 8. Confession to Collect (Pages 175-176) 9. Collects: Almighty God, You have given us Your only begotten Son to take our nature upon Him and to be born of a pure

Virgin; grant that we, who have been born again and made Your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by Your Holy Spirit, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the same Spirit one God, now and forever. Amen.

11. Epistle: Hebrews 1: 1 - 12 - Guild of Stewards on Duty 12. Gradual Hymn: A&MRW 63 (Lord of the Year) 13. Gospel: John 3: 1-18 - Revd. Olusegun Lufadeju 14. Sermon: Revd. Henry Mooh 15. Creed: (Page 178) 16. Intercession:(Pages 183-184) Priests’ Verger 17. Offertory Sentence: God, for whom and through whom everything was made, chose to bring many children into glory.

And it was only right that He should make Jesus, through His suffering, a perfect leader, fit to bring them into their salvation. Heb. 2:10 (NLT)

18. Offertory Hymn: A&MRW 78 (Adeste Fideles) (Please drop all your envelopes) 19. Preparation of Gifts to Eucharistic Prayer (Pages 187-190) 20. Breaking of Bread to Anthem: (Pages 190 -193) 21. Prayer of Humble Access: (Pages 193 -194) 22. Communion Sentence: For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by

sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering. And so He condemned sin in the flesh. Romans 8:3

23. Hymns during Administration: (i) A&MRW 615 (St. Clement) (ii) A&MRW 665 (Richmond) (iii) A&MRW 666 (Londonderry Air) (iv) A&MRW 685 (Sagina) (v) A&MRW 688 (St. Agnes - Dykes) (vi) A&MRW 712 (Living Lord) (vii) A&MRW 763 (Gerontius) (VIII) A&MRW 782 (Northampton) 24. Post Communion Hymn: A&MRW 83 (Humility - Oxford)

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25. Post Communion Prayer: Heavenly Father, we beseech You to give new Spiritual identity and authority to all who receive and believe in Your name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

26. The Lord’s Prayer to Thanksgiving Prayer (Pages 195-196) 27. Thanksgiving at the Altar: - 28. Notices:

29. Spiritual Tonic: Isaiah 45: 2-3

30. Benediction to Dismissal: (Page 196) 31. Final Amen: Great Amen - Tunde Sosan 32. Withdrawal Hymn: A&MRW 67 (Blaenwern)

Bible in a year Zachariah 9,10; Psalm 148

Points for Prayer:

The Venerable S. O. Ogunmiluyi, The Synod Secretary, Diocese of Ondo and the Assistant Synod Secretaries.

The Members of the families of all former Bishops of Lagos.

The Bishops of the Dioceses of Yukon (British Columbia and the Yukon, Canada) The Rt. Revd. Larry David Robertson.

Birthday Intercession: Princess Tenidade Aofiyebi, Chief John J. Adollo, Prof. (Mrs) Olusimbo O. Aboaba, Mr.

Ekwueme Udemba, Mr. Adegoke Phillips, Dr.(Mrs) Monilola Alaba (nee Ojo-Osagie), Mr. Ademola Olalekan Bolarinde, Miss Oriyomi Abodunrin Williams, Mr. Emmanuel Tetteh Quaye, Mrs. Ruth Sogbola, Mr. Gbolahan Oludotun Aboaba, Miss Olugbotemi Omosalewa Ajike Alo, Master Taiwo Mosopef’Oluwa Olajide, Master Kehinde Mofinyinf’Oluwa Olajide, Master Oluwaseyifunmi Adelugba, Mrs. Abimbola Ibidun Brodie-Mends, Mrs. Abiodun Nene Makinde, Mr. Adekunle Okunnu, Mr. Oyinonador Porbeni.

Wedding Anniversary (i) Mr & Mrs. Abioye Alade Adewale. (ii) Mr & Mrs. Tunde Wey, 20th Wedding Anniversary. Memorial Intercession: (i) Omoba Adekunle Ademola, 1 year’s mind (ii) Mrs. Abelba Bob-Manuel, 16 years’ mind. Family Intercession:

Families of Mr. M.A.O. Kehinde, Chief Lanre Ladipo, Late Mrs. Nancy Adebisi Akande, Late

Mrs. V.M. Farri, Late Chief S.O. Fadahunsi, Prince Famuwagun, Chief Dr. Yomi Finnih,CPA, Miss S.O.Gbinigie, Dr. O. Gbonegun, Mr. Obasola George, Late Engr. V.A. Haffner,CPA, Chief Felix O. Fagbohungbe,SAN, Mr.J.C. Anyanele, Engr. Ajoka, Mr. Benibo David-West, Mr. Olatunji Moore,CPA, Mr & Mrs. Tunde Wey,Late Mrs. Elfrida Modupe Cole.

Prayer for Businesses and Organisations

D.F Groups, Favoured One Catering Services, Signet Film Works, Famfa Oil Ltd, South Atlantic Petroleum(Sapetro), Bendel Electric Distribution Company, Vigeo Holding Limited, The Carpenter’s House, De Wax Aluminium Co. Ltd, CO. George & Co. Belton Link Furniture,Nu-Lyne Int’l (Nig.) Ltd. Quintus Projects Ltd, Kemabom Catering Service.

Bible in a year: Zephaniah 11,12; Revelation 20 6.45 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrant: Revd. Olusegun Lufadeju Epistle: 2 Peter 3: 1-11 Gospel: Matthew 18: 1-10 Points for Prayer

The Venerable Oladeji, The Synod Secretary, Diocese of Ekiti and the Assistant Synod Secretaries. The Revd. Samuel Akintunde Idowu. 6th Wedding Anniversary of Revd. and Mrs. Samuel Akintunde Idowu. The Bishop of the Diocese of Zaki-Biam (Abuja, Nigeria) The Rt. Revd. Jezreel Vandeh. Birthday Intercession: Miss Roberta Fingesi, Miss Oluwaseyi Olukoya, Mr. Festus Wilfred Omoruyi, Mrs. Abiodun Thomas-Fika, Mr. Abiodun

Oluwaseun Bello, Master Akorede Folami, Mrs. Olawunmi Ilori, Miss Akintonde Olukemi Aina, Miss Onikepo Ilori, Miss Uriah N.J. Peterside, Mr. Thomas Agbede Toborowuru.

Wedding Anniversary Intercession: (i) Dr. and Mrs. O.A. Ogboye. (ii) Engr. and Mrs. Tunde Aromasodu, 25th Wedding Anniversary. Memorial Intercession: (i) Prof. Deji Femi-Pearse, 2 year’s mind (ii) Mr. Timisola Owo-Samson, 4 years’ mind. 4.00 p.m. Christian Wake-keep for Mrs. Edith Adebisi Domingo (nee Ibare-Jones)

Bible in a year: Zechariah 13,14; Revelation 21

6.45a.m. Holy Communion

Celebrant: Revd. Henry Mooh Epistle: Rev. 1:1-8 Gospel: John 7:37-52 Points for Prayer The Venerable Olusola O Adeosun, The Synod Secretary, Diocese of Akoko and the Assistant Synod Secretaries. 24th Wedding Anniversary of Revd. Canon and Mrs. Basil Iberosi. The Bishop of the Diocese of Zanzibar (Tanzania) The Rt. Revd. Michael Hafidh.

Birthday Intercession for: Mr. Abodunrin Olatunde Layeni, Miss Joy Uche Ezeani, Mrs. Adebisi Adebola Olawore(nee Martins), Mr. Tolulope

Oyeleye, Mr. James Oluseyi Duggan, Mr. A. Famuagun, Mr. Ohiomole B. Ajakaiye, Mrs. Nimbota Spiff, Mr. Michael Adedipupo Ogun, Miss Oluwaferanmi Odujinrin, Master Emmanuel Olanrewaju Opemipo Ijimakinwa-Bailey, Master Kamsiyochukwu David Onyiagha, Mr. Chinedu Emmanuel Odina.

Wedding Anniversary: (i) Mr & Mrs. Sanjay Phillips (ii) Mr & Mrs. P.A. Olawore, 13th Wedding Anniversary (iii) Mr & Mrs. Phillip Ikeazor, 30th Wedding Anniversary. (iv) Mr & Mrs. J.O. Vanderpuye, 47th Wedding Anniversary.

Memorial Intercession: (i) Omoba Bamidele Abiodun Oyinade Fetuga,CPA, 2 year’s mind. (ii) Chief Mrs.Josephine Badejoko Doherty, 32 years’ mind. 11.00 a.m.. Funeral Service for Mrs. Edith Adebisi Domingo (nee Ibare-Jones)

Tuesday - 29/12/2020 Colour: WHITE Day 364

Bible in a year Malachi 1,2; Psalms 149-150

6.45 a.m. Holy Communion

Celebrant: The Provost

Epistle: Rev. 1: 19-20 Gospel: John 7: 53-8.11 Points for Prayer The Venerable Olatunde Abiodun, The Synod Secretary, Diocese of Owo and the Assistant Synod Secretaries. All members of the Diocese having one expectation of the other. The Bishops of the Dioceses of Zaria (Kaduna, Nigeria) The Rt. Revd. Cornelius Salifu Bello; Zonkwa (Abuja,

Nigeria) The Rt. Revd. Jacob Kwashi.

Birthday Intercession: Mr. Eniola Adewale Babaniji, Miss Olubunmi Adefola Aboaba, Revd. Oluwayemi Abiodun Oladunjoye, Mrs. Folake

Ajayi, Mrs. Olabisi Adebimpe Shonibare, Mrs. Cynthia Korede Asuquo, Mr. Olusegun Adekoye, Master Durojaiye Ogboye, Mrs. Folake Yewande Arole(nee Fafowora), Miss Abiodun Adeniyi, Master Michael Adebanjo, Mrs. Odunola Tosin-Agbede.

Wedding Anniversary Intercession: Mr & Mrs. Adeniji Olukayode Adekitan. Memorial Intercession: (i) Mrs. Dotun Paul, 5 years’ mind. (ii) Mrs. Gladys Abimbola Ogunlaja, 18 years’ mind. 11.00 a.m. FRAGRANCE 3.0 AT THE CENTENARY CITY, IBEJU LEKKI

Bible in a year: Malachi 3,4; Revelation 22

6.45 a.m. Holy Communion

Celebrant: Revd. Dr. Oluwaseun Adeyemi Epistle: 2 Cor. 5:16-6.2 Gospel: John 8: 12-19 Points for Prayer The Venerable Solomon I.O. Amure, The Synod Secretary, Diocese of Akure and the Assistant Synod Secretaries. Affirmation that the year 2021 will be the manifestation of the power of God in all aspect of our lives. The Bishops of the Dioceses of York-Hull (York, England) The Rt. Revd. Alison White; York - Selby (York,

England) The Rt. Revd. John Bromilow Thomson; York - Whitby (York, England) The Rt. Revd. Paul John Ferguson.

Birthday Intercession: Mrs. Hope Abiodun Olaomo, Mrs. Adebodun Doyle, Mr. Akinbodunde Akinola, Mr. Akinbodunrin Akinola, Mrs. Mobolaji

Awosika(nee Ore-Dawodu), Mrs. Esther Nwabuzor Ofoneme, Miss Samantha Ademiluyi, Miss Morenike Doherty, Mrs. Subusola Adebanjo, Mrs. Adebisi Bolajoko Thomas, Miss Morenike Oniwinde, Miss Erioluwa Lawal, Miss Chidiogo Christiana Abattan, Mr. Oladapo Fadahunsi, Master Adeoluwa Adetokunbo Odunayo Ojora.

Wedding Anniversary Intercession: (i) Mr & Mrs. John Ikpo, 4th Wedding Anniversary. (ii) Mr & Mrs. C.R. Okechukwu (iii) Mr & Mrs. O.A. Wey Memorial Intercession: (i) Mrs. Georgina Adeyinka Duggan,CPA, 6 years’ mind. (ii) Mrs. Dorcas Ibijoke Aisida, 28 years’ mind.

8.00 p.m. Praise and Worshiop

10.30 p.m. Watch Night Service

Thursday - 31/12/2020 Colour: WHITE Day 366

Bible in a year Genesis 1,2; Matthew 1

8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 10.00 a.m. Choral Mattins Points for Prayer The Most Revd. Henry Chukwudum Ndukuba, Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate. The Rt. Revd.Dr. Humphrey Bamisebi and Prof. Mrs. Motunrayo Olumakaiye, Diocesan Bishop of Lagos and

Missioner. The Revd. Kingsley Ufomaefe Onuma. 29th Wedding Anniversary ofThe Revd. and Mrs. Christian Ajoku. The Bishops of the Dioceses of Aba (Niger Delta, Nigeria) The Most Revd. Ugochukwu Ezuoke; Aba Ngwa

North (Niger Delta, Nigeria) The Rt. Revd. Nathan Kanu Birthday Intercession: Mr. David Akinfolarin Adeyeye, Mr. Edwin Wankwai Din, Mrs. Henrietta Morenike Ogbodu(nee Modupe-Davies), Mrs.

Sola Phillips, Mr. George Olu Claudius Babalola, Mr. Ebenezer Obiora Lancy Oramadike, Mr. Charles Agama, Mr. Harold Anyanwu, Mr. Akintunde Akinsanya, Mrs. Oluwaseyi Adetutu Ajakaiye, Engr. Olamide Ekisola, Miss Alero Abiodun Martins, Mr. Chukwudi Tochukwu Mefo, Miss Ugochi Mbadiwe, Miss Nneoma Mbadiwe, Mr. Sola Olowu.

Wedding Anniversary Intercession: Mr & Mrs. S.G. Abimbola, 39th Wedding Anniversary. Memorial Intercession: (i) Hon. Justice Samuel Oluremilekun Okunribido, 14 years’ mind. (ii) Mr. Emmanuel Ifeanyichukwu Odina, 21 years’ mind. (iii) Mr. Akinlaja Akinwunmi Otuyalo, 39 years’ mind.

Bible in a year: Genesis 3,4; Matthew 2 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrant: Revd. Olawole Faloye Epistle: Heb. 11: 1-12 Gospel: John 6: 35-42, 46-51 Points for Prayer:

His Excellency, Mohammed Buhari, President, Federal Republic of Nigeria. 33rd Wedding Anniversary of Ven. & Mrs. Michael Hunkanrin 25th Wedding Anniversary of The Revd. Canon and Mrs. Raphael Oladapomoye Gbenle. Revd. Nathaniel Abayomi Oke. The Bishop of the Diocese of Kondoa (Tanzania) The Rt. Revd. Given Gaula. Birthday Intercession: Mrs. Modupe Aleshinloye-Williams, Engr. Gbola Sobande, Mrs. Abiodun Olamide Adekoya, Miss Olapeju

Onigbogi,Mrs. Mimi Ade-Odiachi, Mrs. Aderinsola Ajayi, Miss Omotara Peters. Wedding Anniversary Intercession: Mr & Mrs. Michael Kola Adeoje, 9th Wedding Anniversary. Memorial Intercession: (i) Mrs. Victoria Iyabode Adeniji, 4 years’ mind. (ii) Miss Yvonne Oluebube Ahuchaogu, 9 years’ mind. (iii) Mr. Edward Akinwunmi Doherty, 26 years’ mind. (iv) Pa Jacob Bartholomew Aboaba, 43 years’ mind.

5.00 p.m. FOUNDATION 2021 PRAYER MEETING

THEME: IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST SUB-THEME: The Name of Jesus Christ TOPIC: The only way to Salvation TEXTS: John 3:16; Acts 4:12; 5:34-39; Revelation 7:9-10 AIMS: i. to shows that before Jesus Christ came to the earth, some names had been paraded as

ways to salvation and ii. to furnish the fact that the only way to salvation is in the name of Jesus Christ. INTRODUCTION: Salvation can be defined as deliverance or liberation from the power and effects of sin; liberation from ignorance or illusion and preservation from destruction or failure.Acts 4:12 implies that salvation has its origin in God; that a Saviour for mankind must be given by him; and that salvation cannot be worked or generated by any power among men. However, some other people have variously at various times presented themselves as saviour. These all did not end well. STUDY GUIDE/QUESTIONS: 1. Define salvation and explain the name of Jesus Christ as the only means for salvation of

sinners. Mark 2:5-11; Acts 16:27-33 2. Discuss the fact that some people had portrayed themselves as ‘saviours’ before or during

the life time of Jesus Christ on earth. (Acts 5:34-39). 3. What are the unique reasons for the claim of Jesus Christ as the only means of man’s

salvation? Matt 1:20-21; John 3:16; 17:3-4; Gal 1:3-4 4. From the context of Acts 13:6-12, how can you explain Jesus Christ as the means of

liberation from ignorance and illusion? CONCLUSION: The Lord Jesus Christ is God’s gift for the salvation of all mankind. (John 3:16). Therefore, any other person in heaven or earth who lays claim or portrays himself as a way to salvation apart from Jesus Christ, does so in rebellion to God’ ordained means and plan for salvation. And such are destined to eternal condemnation. FOOD FOR THOUGHT: No Jesus Christ, no way to eternal life. MEMORY VERSE: Matthew 1:21 “And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins.”

Bible Study Outline

SPIRITUAL TONIC FOR THE WEEK ISAIAH 45: 2-3

I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze

and cut through bars of iron. I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret

places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who summons

you by name.

Thank You, Father, for your grace that sustained me from the beginning of the year

till now. As I go into the New Year, go before me, level the mountains, and break the

yokes; give me Your heavenly treasures and lead me in the path of righteousness.

This I ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen and Amen.

DIOCESAN ANTHEM (TUNE: AUSTRIA)

1. Lagos Diocese, Premier Diocese

Of Anglican Communion

We are Primus inter pares

First among equals, bless’d one

Tenth December, nineteen nineteen

Praise the Lord!, He’s done great things

Lagos Diocese, foremost Diocese

Came to be, through love and peace.

2. Our Divine Mandate of five-fold,

Clear and apt, to build the Church,

From above came like that of old,

For the mission of the Church,

Priestly, Pastoral, Prophetic,

Pray’r and Praise to reach a peak,

Help, O Lord Thy charge to fulfill,

Thy perfect will to do still.

3. God our Father, bless our Diocese,

Bless our Bishop, we pray Thee

Bless Thy people of this Diocese

Our existence, keep for Thee,

All believers to edify,

And Thy name to glorify,

Multiply Disciples for Thee,

And at last to reign with Thee. Amen

April, 2019

MEET WITH THE DIOCESAN

We are all invited to connect with our Bishop and Missioner, The Rt. Revd. Dr. Humphrey Bamisebi Olumakaiye on

social media. Follow, like and share the Diocesan programmes and activities via our handles:

Facebook, Instagram & Youtube: @dioceseoflagos

Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @drolumakaiye

We can also send in our Prayer requests and testimonies to: Prayers@dioceseoflagos.org.

TITHE:

Remember to pay your Tithe*

(into Cathedral Zenith Bank Account Number)

(The tithe is a tenth of all our increase)

‘You shall tithe all the yield of your seed that comes from the field, year by year’ Deut. 14:22.

PAYMENT INTO CHURCH’S ACCOUNTS

“Honour the LORD with your possession... so your barns will be filled with plenty”. Proverbs 3: 9&10.

Your kind and generous donations to the Cathedral will be highly appreciated. Below are the Church’s

Bank Accounts.

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No PURPOSE BANK ACCT NO

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Social Welfare Service Unit Polaris Bank 1770128010

2. Cathedral Clinic First Bank 2000514561

3. Church Donations GT Bank 0124088211

4. Sustentation First Bank 2000519164

5. Family Harvest/Harvest

Donations FCMB 0130543010

Union Bank 0071028724

You can also visit the Cathedral website www.thecathedrallagos.org to make your donations.

GOD WILL COUNTENANCE YOUR SACRIFICE

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE An old lady bought a foreign-made car with a rear engine. When she took one of her friends out for a ride the car broke down. The woman got out and opened the bonnet. ‘Oh dear,’ said the old lady’s friend, ‘someone’s pinched your engine.’ ‘Don’t worry,’ the old lady replied, ‘I’ve got a spare in the boot.’

NOTICES Sunday, 10th January, 2021 Girls’ and Ladies Rededication Service Sunday, 17th January, 2021 Women’s Guild Rededication Service Payment of Sacrifice

- Women’s and Girls’ Organisations

May God bless and prosper you as you give monthly towards Women’s work in the Diocese. Thank you for giving to the Lord. Kindly make

cheques payable to Womens’ & Girls’ Organisations, Diocese of Lagos.

THIS MONTH IN THE HISTORY OF THE CATHEDRAL - DECEMBER

- By Church History Sub-Committee

2010 Dec. 19 Christmas Carol Service of Nine Lessons was marked with the accompaniment by the Trumpeters of

the Life Guards, an arm of the British Army since January 1661. 2010 Dec.to Oct 2011 Extensive renovation of Provost Residence. 2011 Dec.16 Christmas Carol Service of Nine Lessons was marked with the accompanishment of the Trumpeters

of the Life Guards, an arm of the British Army. 2012 Dec. 23 Christmas Carol Service with the Muson Orchestra in attendance. Dec. 25 Dedication of the extensively redecorated Church and Clergy toilets by the Diocesan the Most Revd.

Dr. Ephraim Adebola Ademowo 2017

Dec. 10 Thanksgiving service to mark the end of activities for the celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the

Cathedral

NEEDS OF THE CATHEDRAL Donations are vital to the Cathedral’s future, and your gift will make a difference. Kindly donate towards the purchase of any of the items listed below. Thank you. 1. 15(No) -10HP Package Unit Air Conditioner - N1.5 million each 2. 5(No) - 5HP Package Unit Air Conditioner - N600,000 each 3. Toyota Hilux Van - N18 million 4. Toyota Hiace Bus - N18.5 million 5. PTZ Optics 20x-NDI Cameras (5Nos) with accessories - N6,546,000

Stewards on Duty: Group D Colour: WHITE

Theme: INTRODUCTION:

SURPRISING VICTORY

Celebrant: Ven. Henry Adelegan

O.T. Reading: Deut. 20: 1 - 4 Provost’s Warden

N.T. Reading: Romans 8: 28-39 People’s Warden

Gospel: Luke 10: 1-24 The Provost

Address: The Provost

Prayer Provost’s Verger

Thanksgiving at the Altar

- New Year Thanksgiving

- December Birthday Thanksgiving

Theme: INTRODUCTION:

SURPRISING VICTORY

Cantor: Ven Henry Adelegan

Celebrant: Revd. Henry Mooh

Responses:

Communion Setting:

Sermon: The Provost

O.T. Reading: Deut 20: 1-4 - Mrs. Ademola

Adelegan

N.T. Reading: Romans 8: 28-39 - Mrs. Adefolake

Ojofeitimi

Gospel: Luke 10: 1-24 - The Provost

Prayers: Ven. Henry Adelegan

Thanksgiving at the Altar

- New Year Thanksgiving

- December Birthday Thanksgiving

- Girls’ Brigade Thanksgiving

After CommunionService, There will be the General Monthly Meeting of the Cathedral Ladies League at the Lagos

Anglican Diocesan Seminary.

(ii) The Executive Committee Meeting of the Cathedral Ladies Armour Bearer will take place at the Lagos

Anglican Diocesan Seminary.

Conductor: Revd. Olusegun Lufadeju O.T. Reading: I Samuel 1 N.T. Reading: John 4: 19-26 Sermon: Canon Residentiary Reader: Mrs. Esther Adewuyi Prayers: Revd. Olusegun Lufadeju

SUNDAY 03/01/2021

WELCOME A warm welcome to this and every worship in this Cathedral. Whether you have come from far or near, may you find real joy and inspiration in this service. We are very happy to see you and hope that you will come again.

GENERAL NOTICES

1. Last Sunday of the Year:

Today is the last Sunday of the year 2020. We thank God for His love and mercies to us all as individuals and as a church. May we continue to worship Him in Spirit and in truth all the days of our lives.

2. Appreciation:

All Clergy and their families express profound and unreserved gratitude to all parishioners for the gifts and goodwill extended to them during the festive period of Christmas. Your source of prosperity will never run dry.

3. Birthday Present for Jesus:

Our birthday gifts for Jesus for the year 2020 can be given from 25th December till 6th January 2021 (Feast of

Ephiphany) for a project that will be determined later. May we all receive good gifts from the Lord in 2021 and beyond.

4. New Year Thanksgiving:

We shall bring our New Year Thanksgiving to the LORD on Sunday 3rd January, 2021 at both Services. Think

seriously and pray before you put your offering - offer thanks commensurate with what God has done for you in 2020.

5. “FRAGRANCE 3.0”:

The Third edition of the Diocesan Praise Programme tagged “FRAGRANCE 3.0” to wrap up the year 2020

holds on Wednesday, 30th December, 2020 at 11.00 a.m. at the Centenary City, behind Pan Atlantic University, Ibeju-Lekki.

6. FOUNDATION 2021: Our Annual Fasting and Praying Programme to start off the New Year will hold from

Saturday, 2nd -Friday 15th January, 2021. Time: 5.00 p.m. daily. The Grand Finale holds on Friday, 15th

January, 2021 at the Centenary City, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos

7. Activities till the end of the year/New Year

31st Dec. - Watchnight Service - 8.00 p.m. - Praise Worship Service - 10.30 p.m. - Choral Evensong into the New Year 1st January, 2021 New Year Day Service

The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus - 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion - 10.00 a.m. Choral Mattins

8. 2021 Vestry Meeting and Election comes up Sunday, February 28, 2021. To vote at the Election, a

voter must be a financial member of the Cathedral and must be on the sustentation list as having subscribed a minimum of N2,600 in 2020. The congregation is hereby reminded to make payment on or before 31st

December 2020. Pay into Cathedral Church of Christ, First Bank Account No. 2000519164.

Parishioners are encouraged to reach out to the Membership Desk to update their details especially email addresses.

9. Floral Decoration:

Our flowers for Christmas Day and Christmas Sunday have been placed by Chief Gbolahan Ayodele,CPA in memory of his sister late Mrs. Abimbola Ayoola Ogefere (nee Ayodele) who died November 11, 1995. She shall not grow old as we here grow old. Age shall not weary her nor the years condemn. From the going down of the sun and in the morning, we shall remember her.

10. Weekly Fellowship on Zoom:

(i) Prayer Meeting holds on Wednesdays at 5.00 p.m. on Zoom. Connect with us. Use Meeting ID - 88396495127 and

Password:CCCPRAYER. “Pray continually.” I Thessalonians 5:17.

(ii) Bible Study also holds on Fridays at 5.00 p.m. on the same platform. Join us to learn at Jesus’ feet. Use Meeting ID: 823 8392

5004 and password: CCCSTUDY to connect. “The entrance of His word gives light and understanding to the simple’. Ps. 119:130.

11. Annual Report 2020

All Societies, Sub-Committees and Service Units are to please send a one-page report of their activities for the year 2020 to the Secretary, Standing Committee, Mr. Soji Kuboye by email to sojikuboye@yahoo.com before December 31.

12. Mid-Week Fellowship and Love Feast:

Are you celebrating your birthday or any joyous occasion in your family or remembering a loved one? Think of sharing your joys with the less privileged, who can give you nothing in return, but are being led to Christ by us. Sponsor a Wednesday afternoon.

Cost is N40,000 per Wednesday. You can pay part of an afternoon’s cost. See Omoba Ademola or the Parish Clerk during the week. Thank you and God bless.

13.(a) Fellowship Hour - Sunday - 27/12/2020

We thank Mr. Oluwadamilola Mojolaoluwa Ajilo who hosts the Fellowship Hour after 7.15 a.m. and 9.15 a.m. Services to mark his birthday. God will continue to grant her good health, joy and happiness throughout the days of her life.

(b) Fellowship Hour Booking - January - February, 2021 Sunday, 10/1/2021 - Vacant after 7.15 a.m. and 9.15 a.m. Service. Sunday, 24/1/2021 - Vacant after 7.15 a.m. and 9.15 a.m. Service. Sunday, 14/2/2021 - Vacant after 7.15 a.m. and 9.15 a.m. Service. Sunday, 28/2/2021 - Vacant after 7.15 a.m. and 9.15 a.m. Service.

(c) Fellowship Hour - Parishioners who are not the main hosts of the Fellowship Hour but who wish to celebrate any events in their lives

or who will like to simply contribute to the ‘community spirit of the Cathedral are encouraged to do so by providing fruits, cakes, muffins, etc. Such parishioners should please contact Omoba Adegbola Ademola.

(d) Advance Bookings - Fellowship Hour 2021

The following dates are available for booking for Fellowship Hour on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of 2021. Please indicate your

preferences on first come first served. 7.15 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Sunday 14/3/2021 Vacant Vacant Sunday 28/3/2021 Booked Booked Sundays 8&22/4/2021 Vacant Vacant Sundays 9&23/5/2021 Vacant Vacant Sunday 13/6/2021 Vacant Vacant Sunday 27/6/2021 Booked Booked Sundays 11&25/7/2021 Vacant Vacant Sundays 8&22/8/2021 Vacant Vacant Sundays 12&26/9/2021 Vacant Vacant Sunday 10/10/2021 Vacant Vacant Sunday 24/10/2021 Booked Booked Sunday 14/11/2021 Booked Booked Sunday 28/11/2021 Vacant Vacant Sunday 12/12/2021 Vacant Vacant Sunday 26/12/2021 Booked Booked

WELFARE SUB-COMMITTEE Parishioners should please inform either the Chairman of the Welfare Sub-Committee - Mrs Suror Olorunsogo (nee

Obada) (Provost’s Secretary) - Tel No. 0802 558 6717 of any one that has not been present in the Church for some

time (young or old) either due to illness or any other reason whatsoever and who needs to be given Communion at

home.

(a) The SWSU Panel wishes through this medium, to appreciate all those who are helping the

needy through the Unit (SWSU) in cash and kind. God Almighty will bless and enrich you

more in Jesus name. Amen.

(b) The members of the Social Welfare Service Unit would appreciate the donation of fairly

used clothes, shoes for both young and old, and also food items like Rice, Gari, Beans,

Provisions, etc.

PRAYER FOR THE YEAR Almighty God, the King of kings, You rule over all in heaven and on earth and Your reign is everlasting. Thank You for the grace to be citizens of Your Kingdom, make us understand our place in this kingdom, help us to represent Your interest very well on earth, enable us to comport ourselves as worthy ambassadors of Your Kingdom and Strengthen us to make known the peace and joy and all other benefits that come with Your rule in the world that through us the whole Creation will be delivered from its futility and hopelessness and in the end may we receive the crown of glory and shine as stars in Your eternal kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THY KINGDOM COME, O LORD - A&MRW 816 Tune: St. Cecilia

1.

Thy kingdom come, O God, thy rule, O Christ, begin; break with thine iron rod the tyrannies of sin.

2 Where is thy reign of peace and purity and love? When shall all hatred cease, as in the realms above?

3 When comes the promised time that war shall be no more, and lust, oppression, crime shall flee thy face before?

4. We pray thee, Lord, arise, and come in thy great might; revive our longing eyes, which languish for thy sight. 5 Men scorn thy sacred name, and wolves devour thy fold; by many deeds of shame we learn that love grows cold.

6 O’er lands both near and far thick darkness broodeth yet: arise, O Morning Star, arise, and never set!

ATTENDANCE FOR LAST WEEK FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT - 20/12/2020

7.15 a.m. Holy Communion............................................................ 183 10.00 a.m. Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols............................ 548 On Facebook .................179 on Youtube ................... 150

Week-Day Services - Saturday - Friday HC HC Saturday Wednesday 19/12/2020 12 23/12/2020 18 Monday Thursday 21/12/2020 13 24/12/2020 13 Tuesday Friday 22/12/2020 15 25/12/2020

31/12/2020 - Watch Night Service - 8.00 p.m. Praise and Worship - 10.30 p.m. WatchNight Service 1/1/2020 - New Year’s Day Service - 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion - 10.00 a.m. Choral Mattins

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16 By the term “Incarnation,” we mean the eternal Son of God took on human flesh in the person of Jesus of Nazareth. As such, Jesus is one person in two distinct but undivided natures: human and divine. John 1:14 says: “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. We observed his glory, the glory as the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” Before the Incarnation, human beings could not relate directly with God but through intermediaries as God spoke through angels, and through human leaders such as Moses, Joshua, the High Priest, and the prophets (Hebrews 1:1). Unfortunately, as the generations and ages passed, people paid less and less attention to God’s messengers, both angelic and human. There were also fewer and fewer people on earth whom God could call upon to deliver God’s messages because humanity was getting more and more materialistic and listening less and less to anything that came from the spiritual world and from God. “He saw that there was no one, he was appalled that there was no one to intervene; so, his own arm achieved salvation for him, and his own righteousness sustained him.” (Isaiah 59:16). In other words, the connection between humanity and God through angels and through human leaders, priests, and prophets was becoming so weak and tenuous that humanity was in danger of being cut off altogether from God and the spiritual world. Consequently, God had to come personally as Jesus Christ to restore the connection between humanity and God. Unlike God’s former appearances through angelic and human intermediaries, this time it was God’s own human presence reaching out to humanity and speaking directly to us. That is why, when Philip asked to see the Father, Jesus replied: “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, “Show us the Father”? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does the works.” (John 14:9–10) Incarnation brought God and His Kingdom nearer to mankind. This is a foretaste of the eschatological event described in Revelation 21 “… Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for

the former things have passed away.” Incarnation removed the barrier between Mankind and God. Paul said: “All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us.” (2 Corinthians 5:18–19).

Coming Events (December, 2020-January 2021)

SOUL FOOD 52/2020

The implication of this is that whoever will have a place in the Kingdom of God must believe in Christ Jesus and His redemptive work. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16). The Apostle Paul tells us that God “desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2:3–4). The Apostle Peter also explains that God is “not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). It is God’s long-term purpose to call everyone who has ever lived to come to Him and partake of His everlasting Kingdom through Jesus Christ. In John 14:6 He says, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Belief in His name is required to become a citizen of God’s Kingdom. “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name” (John 1:12). And: “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God” (John 3:18). As we celebrate another Christmastide on earth, let us reconsider our relationship with God. Is it through Jesus Christ or our works or our human ancestry? Do you still rely on intermediaries to reach God? This theme affords you another opportunity today to come to Jesus Christ – the Incarnated God, for grace to partake in His Kingdom.

I wish you all 366 days of God’s wonderful and pleasant manifestations in 2021!

The one who serves among you,

Very Revd. Adebola Ojofeitimi

Provost Mr. Gbolaga Ajayi..................................................................................................People’s Warden

Mr. Adeyinka Shonekan............................................................................................Provost’s Warden Mr. Tunde Sosan - 070 316 91851, 081 369 95393 ..Master of the Music and Organist

Revd. Henry Mooh - 0803 218 4422.........................Altar Servers/Care Ministry Revd. Olusegun Lufadeju - 0703 847 8142

Revd. Dr. Oluwaseun M. Adeyemi - 0806 462 5305 Revd Olawole Faloye - 0806 620 9914...........................................................Prison/Youth

Revd. Canon Emmanuel Fadipe - 0803 435 9230........................Elders’ Fellowship Ven. Henry Adelegan - 0816 535 5634 .....................................Harvest Sub-Committee Very Revd. Adebola Ojofeitimi - 0810 300 6551 ..................................Evangelism

Rt. Revd. Dr. Humphrey Bamisebi Olumakaiye,Ph.D Diocesan Bishop

TEL. LINES: 2712845, 2712847, 2712844, 2704143

TEL/FAX 2712846 www.thecathedrallagos.org.

Email:provost@thecathedrallagos.org 29, Marina, P. O. Box 726, Lagos.