CELEBRANT: CANON E.A. ADESANYATHEME; THE COMING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

ORDER OF SERVICE

1. Opening Hymn: CH. 397(Tune: Melcombe).

2. Introductory Sentence: But be filled with the Spirit Eph. 5:18b.

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. II Cor. 3:17.

3. Preparation To The Collect (Pages 1-8)

4. The Collect:

Almighty God, Who at this time taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light

of Your Holy Spirit: grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgement in all things, and ever more to rejoice

in His Holy comfort through the merit of Christ Jesus our Saviour, who is alive and reigns with you in the unity

of the Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen.

5. Old Testament Reading: Joel 2:28-32

(Mr. Olorunfemi Ojuri)

6. The Epistle: Acts. 2:1-21 (Mr. Abayomi Ajanaku)

7. The Gradual Hymn CH. 402 (Tune: Halley)

8. The Gospel: John 20:19-31 (Canon G.O. Odefadehan)

9. Sermon: The Vicar

10. The Nicene Creed

11. Intercession: (Pages 16-18) - Miss Seun Fasehun

12. The Peace

13. Procession of Elements and Offertory

Hymn: CH. 566 (Tune: Franconia)

14. The Eucharistic Prayer (Pages 22 -31)

15. The Distribution: Hymn CH. 450 (Tune: coena Domini)

16. The Ablution Hymn: CH. 413 (Tune: Moscow)

(Collection of Various Envelopes.)

17. Post Communion Sentence:

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and

you will be my witnesses. Acts. 1:8.

18. Post Communion Prayer (Pages. 33 -34)

19. Testimony Time

20 Altar Calls - Sacrifice Cards

- General Thanksgiving and Tithing

21. Notices - Family Harvest Committee

22. Prophetic Prayer - Malachi 4:2.

23. Benediction.

24. Withdrawal Hymn CH. 577 (Tune: Abridge)

CELEBRANT- THE VICARTHEME “THE COMING OF THE HOLY SPIRITSETTING: RICHARD SHEPHERD1. Processional Hymn -CH. 401 (Tune: Lloyd)

2. Preparation To The Collect. (pages 1-8)3. The Old Testament Reading - Joel 2:28-32

(Mr. Bankole Fasehun)ola4. The Epistle - Acts. 2:1-21

(Prayer Warrior/Evangelical Group)5. Gradual Hymn - CH. 400 (Tune: Winchester Old)6. Gospel - John 20:19-31 (Canon E.A. Adesanya)7. Sermon:- Canon G.O. Odefadehan8. The Nicene Creed (Page 10-11)9. Prayer of Intercession - 10. The Peace11. The Offertory Hymn - (Hymn for the Year. (Page 13)

(Tune:Trentham)12. Prayer of Consecration To Invitation (Pages 22-31) 13. The Distribution:

Anthem By The Choir - O Praise God in his HolinessO Praise God in his holiness,Praise him in the firmament of his power,Praise him in his noble acts,Praise him according to his excellent greatness,Praise him in the sound of trumpet,Praise him upon the lute and harp,Praise him in the cymbals and dances,Praise him upon the strings and pipe,Praise him upon the-tuned cymbalsPraise him upon the loud cymbals,Let everything that hath breath, praise the Lord.CH. 444 (Tune: St. Philip),CH. 445 (Tune: O Quanta Qualia),CH. 631 (Tune: Benson),CH. 306 (Tune: Olivet),CH. 614 (Tune: St. Catherine),CH. 133 (Tune: Swabia).

14. Ablution: Hymn - CH. 394 (Tune: Petition) (Collection Of Envelopes)

15. Post Communion Prayer (Pages. 33 -34)16. Testimony Time: 17. Altar Calls - Sacrifice Cards

- Prayer Warriors/Evangelical Group - General Thanksgiving and Tithing

18. Notices - Family Harvest Committee19. Prophetic Prayer - Malachi 4.220. Benediction21. Withdrawal Hymn CH. 441 (Tune: Day of Rest)

THE YOUTH WILL WORSHIP WITH THE ADULTS

10.00AM - CHILDREN SUNDAY SCHOOL SERVICE

MASTER - IN - CHARGE: SIS. BOLA ADEYEMI

COMMUNITY HYMN SINGINGSPONSORED BY MAY CELEBRANTS

Parish Cycle of PrayerPray for:

The Rt. Revd. John Tarrant North Dakota: The Revd. Michael Snuth South Dakota. Mrs. Modupe Oyedeji, Chancellor, Diocese of Ibadan South. Mrs. O.O. Odebunmi, Mother’s Union

Staff, Diocese of Ibadan. The Rev. & Mrs E.O. Ogungbe (Rtd). The accelerated growth and development of our Church. Ladies Friendly Society - Harvest Hosting Society for 2013. The families and members of the Nigerian Armed & Police Forces on peace mission in Mali,

Northern Nigeria, and wherever they may be serving. St. Peter’s Development Company Limited. Pupils and Teachers of St. Peter’s Primary School. The Christian brethren in the Middle East, Northern Nigeria and all the crisis spots of the world.

Family Prayer: Sis. Yinka Da-Silva & FamilyLate Mr. & Mrs. D.O. Onatoye & FamilySis. E.O. Odebiyi & FamilySis. T.O. Rabiu & Family

Birthday Intercession: Tayo Oluremi, Adebayo Isikalu

Memorial Anniversary:

Individual Requests.

PRAYER AFTER RECEIVING THE HOLY COMMUNIONWe thank THEE O Father who hast designed to feed us with the precious body and blood of His Son Our Saviour JESUS CHRIST. Grant that this Holy Communion may not bring fresh guilt upon us, but may give us salvation. Let it be upon us armour of faith and a shield of good resolution. Let it help us to fight against all our sins and wrong desires; and let it defend us against the assaults of the devil and the bad thoughts of our hearts and give us firm loyalty to Thee and a happy end, through JESUS CHRIST our LORD. Amen.

SUNDAY, 26TH MAY, 2013.Season: Trinity Sunday Colour: Red

A. 7:30am - Holy Eucharist (Said, English)Theme: The Presence of God: The Place of Absolute SurrenderCelebrant - The VicarBible Study Learder-Engr. Tunde AdeyeyeReadings - O.T. Prov. 8:22-29 (Ademilola Kuju)

Epistle - Rom. 12:1-12 (Mr. Gboyega Odunlami) Gospel - John 14:8-17 (Canon E.A. Adesanya)

Intercession - Miss Toluwa Adeloju

Altar Call - May Celebrants - General Thanksgiving and Tithing

B. 10:00am - Mattins/Eko BibeliEsin Oro: Ni Iwaju Olorun: Ibi Iteriba Pipe, Ijosin PipeCantor- Mrs. Eunice OwonikokoAdari Eko Bibeli -Mrs. M.A. LajoloBibeli Kika - Rom. 12:1-12 (Youngmen Christian Association)Altar Call - May Celebrants

- Young men Christian Association- Oluwasemilore ati Idamewa

C. 10.00am - Youth Ministry Service Cantor - Miss Kikelomo BashuaPreacher - Mr. Adewunmi Ajanaku

D. 10.00am - Children/Sunday School ServiceMinister - in - Charge: Mr. Bayo Odunusi

E. 4.00pm. - 160th Anniversary Musical Concert

TODAY’S MEETINGS. a. The monthly general meeting of Ladies Christian Fellowship will hold immediately after Mattins in the premises.b. An emergency meeting of Christian League Society will hold after Communion Service. Salient decisions are to be taken. Don’t miss out. c. The monthly general meeting of Christ Little Band will hold immediately after Service at Sango Otta at the residence of Sis Toyin Egunsola.d. The monthly general meeting of the CTB takes place immediately after Mattins in the Church Hall. Theme: “Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler. Proverbs 20:11; Isaiah 5:22.e. There will be Service Groups Meeting after Mattins all representatives are advice to be in attendance (Elderly help line, Stewards, Choir, Altar Servers, Sunday school ...) FUTURE MEETINGS. a The monthly general meeting of Shepherds for Christ will hold on 26th May, 2013. Venue: Conference Room. Host: Bro Tunde Ogunberu.b. The monthly general meeting of Ladies Friendly Society will hold on Sunday 26th May, 2013 immediately after Mattins in the Church premises. Members are advice as important issues are to be discussed.

GUILD OF STEWARDS ROSTER FOR SUNDAY, 19--05-13.1. Mr. Ezekiel Owonikoko (Group Leader)2. Mr. Dotun Adebajo (Asst)3. Mr. Temitope Sanya4. Mrs. Abiodun Oke5. Ms. Taiwo Moses6. Ms. Kehinde Moses7. Ms. Kikelomo Bashua8. Mr. Bablola Komolafe9. Tunbosun Osobu (General Supervisor)

6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mr. Segun Oyelade7.00am. Holy Communion

Celebrant: Canon G.O. OdefadehanEpistle: Acts. 10:34-48Gospel: John 3:1:13

Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd. Dr. Purely Lyngdoh North East India (North India). Very Rev A.A. Alalade - Ayinla Clerical Synod Secretary, Diocese of Ibadan South, Chief Bisi Adesina

Lay Synod Secretary, Diocese of Ibadan South. Mr. Jonathan Uzor-Okafor Diocesan Board Member. Birthday Intercession:

Davies Dare, Odukoya Alaba, Titilayo Oyediran

12.00 noon Mid Day Prayer.

5.00 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Women’s Fellowship

6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mrs. Gbemi Aduloju7.00am. Holy Communion

Celebrant: Canon G.O. OdefadehanEpistle: Acts. 8:14-17Gospel: john. 6:61-65

Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd. Leroys Brooks North Eastern Caribbean & Aruba (West Indies). The Rev. Jacob Ola Fasipe Bishop of Oyo. Mrs. M. Kolawole & Family. The Chaplains & Members of Saefarer’s Mission, Apapa. Birthday Intercession:

Odumosu Iyitomolade, Ipadeola Ademola Michael

10.00 a.m. Elderly Relaxation Day

12.00 noon Mid Day Prayer.

6.00 p.m. Choir Practice

6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mrs. Toyin Odefadehan7.00a.m. Celebrant: The Vicar

Epistle: I Tim. 3:1-16Gospel: Luke 13’:18-30

The Rt. Revd. James Nasak North Karamoja (Uganda). Hon. Justice S.A. Afonja, Chancellor, Diocese of Oyo. Mrs. D.O. Ojelabi, Mother’s Union Worker,

Diocese of Oyo. Pray for the Clergy Wives.

Birthday Intercession:Adams Joseph Babatunde, Soremekun Victoria Olateju, Temitope Odebunmi, Letaayomide Tayo

12.00 p.m. Mid Day Prayer.

4.00 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Women’s, Fellowship

6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mrs. Nike Adesanya7.00am. Holy Communion

Celebrant: The VicarEpistle: I Tim. 4:1-16

Gospel: Luke 13:31-35

Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd. Dr. Kadakkai Pothen Keruvila North Kerala (South India). Very revd. Adeyemi Idowu Kayode Adeleke, Clerical Synod Secretary, Diocese of Oyo. Mrs. E.O. Ola,

Syond Lay Secretary, Diocese of Oyo. All Souls’ Anglican Church Lekki. Birthday Intercession:

Remi-Tayo Oyinade, Gansallo Ayodeji, Dekalu Olasubomi, Odebunmi E.O.

10.00 a.m. Social Welfare Service Ministry Panel Meeting.

12.00 noon Mid Day Prayer

4.00 p.m. Clinic Session

4.00 p.m. Counselling Session

6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Litany - Mr. Abiodun Tella7.00am. Holy Communion

Celebrant: Canon E.A. AdesanyaEpistle: I Tim.5:17-25Gospel: Luke 14:1-11

Cycle of Prayer The Rt. Revd. Patrick Tugume North Kigezi (Uganda). The Rt. Revd. Prof M.A.A. Osunade, Bishop of Ogbomoso. Dr. Mrs. C.B. Osunade, President,

Women’s Organisation, Diocese of Ogbomoso. Ven. I.F. Idowu & Family. Birthday Intercession:

Savage Theophilus Olufemi, Dotun BanjoDa-Silva Olushola

10.00 a.m. Staff Meeting

12.00 p.m. Hour of Thanks

6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mr. Sunday Oke7:45am. Holy Communion

Celebrant: Canon E.A. AdesanyaEpistle: I Tim. 6:6-21Gospel: Luke 14:12-24

Cycle of Prayer The Rt. Revd. Saib O. Mabo North Queensland (Australia) The Rt. Revd. William Ray. 1. Asst. Bishop

of North Queenland; The Rt. Rev. James Leftwich “. Asst. Bishop of North Queenland (Torees (Slander) Australia.

Hon. Justice Ruth Gbemisola Oyetunde, Chancellor, Diocese of Ogbomoso. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Birthday Intercession:Adediran Adebowale James, Ojediran Adebola,Omololu Olubunmi,Tobi Banjo,Bose Apena,

11.00a.m. Mrs. Edna Olufunke Odebunmi’s 70th Birthday Service

4.00 p.m. Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade Meeting.

PARISH PROGRAMMES.

DATE TIME PROGRAMME TOPIC SPEAKER

MAY 5 1.00PM MOTHERS’ UNION OPENNE & SAND HONESTY MRS.SADE THE ULTIMATE LEVEL OF BALOGUN COMMUNICATION

MAY 5 1.00PM GIRLS/LADIES GUILD PRAYER MEETING MRS.NIKE ADESANYA

MAY 8 4.00PM WOMEN’S GUILD BIBLE STUDY 5 - GOD MRS. SADE HATES OPPRESSION BALOGUN

MAY 12 1.00PM GIRLS/LADIES GUILD TALK - VIGILANCE MRS. GBEMI ADULOJU

MAY 15 4.00PM WOMEN’S GUILD HEALTH TALKS MRS. NIKE GLAUCOMA AND OLOWOSUKO CATARACT

SACRIFICE CARD Do you know that the money you give to God as “SACRIFICE CARD” goes a long way touching many lives and building physical structures that will help in the expansion of God’s Kingdom in the Diocese? Be part of this project and God will forever remember you for good.

Mothers’ Union Membership If you desire to be a member of the Mothers’ Union, please see the Vicar’s Wife for more information.

Upcoming Programme.* Annual Women’s Conference

Theme:” Be Ye Transformed” Romans. 12:2Date: Thursday, 18th - Sunday, 21st July, 2013Venue: Faith Plaza, C.M.S. Road, Bariga, Lagos.Host; Kirikiri Archdeaconry

N OTICES. 1. Girls/Ladies’ Guild meet after Mattins at about 1pm on Sundays.2. Women’s Guild meet on Wednesdays at 5:30pm.3. Mothers’ Union meet on every first Sunday of the Month after Mattins4. Women’s Directory: - We are trying to collate a directory for the purpose of having detailed information about our women so that we can reach out to ourselves in prayers and support one another in times of challenges. Kindly obtain and fill a form to be returned to the Vicar’s Wife.

SPIRITUAL VITAMIN FOR THE MONTH: “Jesus said they that be whole need not a physician, but they that

are sick. But go ye and learn what that meant. I will have mercy, and not sacrifice; for I am not come to

call the righteous but sinners to repentance.”Matthew 9:12-13.

Men Women Boys Girls Total7.30am 28 13 5 2 48Communicant 34 12 - - 4610.00am 128 204 11 53 396CommunicantYouth Ministry 17 9 26Sunday School 4 8 35 55 1025.00pm

COLLECTION FOR 6 TH MAY, 2013.

7.30a.m. Holy Communion Service.

Offertory 10,680}

Offering 11,200 }

General Thanksgiving 20,170 }

Mission Seed Collection 4,200 } Remitted to

10.00a m Mattins the Diocese in Offering.                         

21,290 } aid of Ajayi

Parish Youth Offering 1,930 } Crowther

Sunday School Offering 4,070 } University

Mission Seed Collection.  5,630 }

Oluwasemilore 42,130 }

Tithes 238,302.22}

Tithe By Envelope

1,500+10,000+7,500+9,000+500+1,000+7,000+2,490+5,000+1,000+6,500

+1,000+5,600+1,200+200+100,000+39,405.96+39,406.26

COLLECTION FROM 6 TH – 12 TH MAY, 2013.

Praying Band for the Week 1,150

Hour of Thanks 1,140

Additional Rogation Harvest 310,000

Hall Hire 100,000

Church Maintenance 22,000

Designated Account

7.30am 3,160

10.00am 3,280

Bible Week Collection.

7.30a.m. Service 3,520

10.00a.m. Service 5,800 9,320

Social Welfare Fund.

Sunday School Teacher 20,000

City Club 17,450

Theme: The Presence of GodTopic: The Place of Perfect PeaceText: Psalm 46:1-11Aim: To make us realise that we can find absolute peace only in God’s

presence.

Introduction: In a world full of confusion, hardships, hatred and great

Wickedness, what great relief to find a place - in the presence of God (Jn. 16:33)! This peace is obtainable in Christ (John 14:27). It begins in our heart through salvation and remains as long as we remain consistent in Him. As we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit, God desires to bring us into the place of His peace by the Holy Spirit, who gives us peace.

Study Guide:1a. What are our present experience in the world? Ps. 46:1-11; Jn. 15:18-20; 16:1-2.b. What is this “Place of Peace”? Eph. 2:14; Psa. 46:1-11; Jn 16:33.2. Where and how can we find this “Place of Peace” Isa. 9;6; Matt. 11:28-30, John 14:6, 27;

16:33; Rom. 5:1.3. How can we enjoy and remain in peace? Is 26:3; 32:17; Col. 3:12-17; Jn. 14:26-27.4. What are the benefits of dwelling in God’s peace? Jn. 14:27; 16:33.

Conclusion.In Christ, God has taken our sorrows away and given us His peace. We are expected to take hold of this peace through prayer and study of His word. In this way, we can daily appropriate this peace and also show it forth to the world around us.

Food for Thought.Your peace is attached to your obedience to God’s word and trust in HIm.

Memory Verse: Isa 26:3.Leader: Canon G.O. OdefadehanNext Week: Engr. Tunde Adeyeye

Akori Eko: Niwaju OlorunKoko Eko: Ibi AlafiaEko Kika: Orin Dafidi 46:1-11Eringba: Lati fi ye wa pe niwaju Olorun nikan ni a ti le ri Alafia pipe.

Oro Isaju: Ninu aye ti o kun fun rudurudu, inira, ikorira ati iwa buburu yi, o je

ifokanbale nla wipe a si le ri ibi Alafia eyi ti n se niwaju Olorun! (Jn

16:33). Okan wa lo si ti bere nipase igbala wa, yo si wa sibe

niwon igba ti a ba duro sinsin ninu Re, Bi a ti n se ajoyo wiwa Emi

Mimo, ife Olorun ni lati mu wa wa sibi Alafia Re nipase Emi Mimo

ti o n fun wa ni alafia.

Itosona Fun Eko:

1a. Kini awon iriri wa ninu aye yi? Orin Daf. 46:1-11; Jn. 15:18-20; 16:1-2.

b. Kini a n pe ni “ibi Alafia” Efe. 2:14; Orin Daf. 46:1-11; Jn 16:33.

2. Nibo ati bawo ni a ti le ri “Ibi Alafia” yi? Isa. 9:6; Matt. 11:28-30, John 14:6, 27; 16:33; Rom. 5:1.

3. Bawo ni a ti se le je igbadun ki a si duro ninu Alafia? Isa. 26:3; 32:17; Col. 3:12-17; Jn. 14:26-

27.

4. Kini awon anfani ti o wa ninu gbigbe ninu Alafia Olorun? Jn. 14:27; 16:33.

Oro Ipari. Olorun ti mu isoro kuro nipase Kristi, o si ti fun wa ni Alafia. A lero

pe o ye ki a diro mo Alafia yi nipase adura ati kika oro Olorun.

Nipa eleyi ni ti le ni Alafia yi lona ti o to ki a si fi han gbogbo awon

ti o yi waka.

Fun Ironu.Alafia re diro mo igboran re si Oro Olorun ati igbekele re ninu Re.

Akosori: Isa 26:3.

Leader: Mrs. A.B. AdefuyeNext Week: Mrs. M.A. Lajolo

UP-COMING EVENTS.

* Diocesan Outreach Week - May 20 - 25, 2013

R E M I N D E R S.MISSION SEED:

Every member of the Diocese of Lagos is expected to pay at least N500 per month. This money is used for the purpose of evangelism. The money is used to help poor and needy parishes in the Diocese and Dioceses in the Church of Nigeria. Kindly remember to pay so that the kingdom of God will be enlarged through us.

REMEMBER TO GIVE YOUR TITHE:God only demands for a 10th of all He has given to you, but Satan wants to take all. Remember to give your tithe so that God can bless you the more and always rebuke devourers in your life. May the good Lord continue to manifest His glory in your life as you obey Him.

SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRYThe books for use in the Sunday School have been given to the children to work upon at home, and for the parents to know how their children are performing in the Church. We implore parents to assist their children, sign the books where requested and help

return them to the Church the following Sunday. This will help the teachers monitor their progress. May God bless our children.

INCREASING OUR OFFERINGS AND GIVINGS.May I humbly appeal to you good and pleasant people of our Church, to kindly think about increasing our Sunday offerings and giving in general. In order to enable us efficiently run the Church because of the present economic reality, May the good Lord continue to provide for you all and surpass your expectations in the mighty name of Jesus.

HALL MANAGEMENT.The Parish Council has transferred the management of JusticeOmololu Memorial Hall to our Administrative Manager. Kindly see him between Monday - Friday for your enquiries and/or reservations. Kindly call: Mr Tokunbo Balogun on 08037172343

BULLETIN SPONSORSHIP.Our weekly bulletin is open to sponsorship. The cost is 10,000 per week. You can do this to mark any event in your life or just to

support theChurch.

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

WHAT CAN I DO FOR THE CHURCH? Always ask yourself what you can do to assist the Church by

way of rendering quality service, bequeathing a property,

payment of staff salaries, instituting an endowment or Trust Fund, etc,

all in your memory and to the glory of God. May our Church never become a warehouse in Jesus name. Kindly see the Vicar if

you are being prompted by the Holy spirit to do something for

the Lord in this regard. God bless you!

YEAR 2013. Theme The theme for this year is “Rejoice with Me” LK. 15:9.As we celebrate our 160th founding anniversary and as we begin to experience breakthrough as a community and individuals, may we rejoice throughout the year. Once again I wish you all a joyous and prosperous new year.

Golden Verse: Colossians 3:17. “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.”

Scriptural Promise“I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations will come, and I will fill this temple with glory, says the LORD Almighty.” (Haggai 2:7).

Bible Study for the Year.* Anglicanism* Isaiah* Galatians* Luke

Prayer For The YearAlmighty God, we thank you for all the blessings of life and the joy we have in knowing you, may nothing taint our joy. May we always have reasons to celebrate and rejoice through the merit of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Hymn For The Year.m:m:m:f:- d:m:-:-s:f:m:r:-m:r:-:-m:f:l:s:-fm:-r:f:-r:d:t:d:m:-r:d:-:

Come and rejoice with me!For once my heart was poor,And I have found a treasury Of love, a boundless store.

Come and rejoice with me!I, once so sick at heart,Have met with One who knows my case,And knows the healing art.

Come and rejoice with me!For I was wearied sore,And I have found a mighty arm Which holds me evermore.

Come and rejoice with me!My feet so wide did roam,And One has brought me from afar,To find in Him my home.

Come and rejoice with me!For I have found a Friend,Who knows my heart’s most secret depths, Yet loves me without end.

I knew not of His love;And He had loved so long,With love so faithful and so deep,So tender and so strong.

And now I know it all,Have heard and known His voice,And hear it still from day to day,Can I enough rejoice?

GREETINGSWe welcome all of you, especially our visitors, to this

divine service. May the LORD minister unto you and bless you abundantly in the mighty name of Jesus. Kindly see the Clergy for any information or service you may require.

1. Goodwill Message.We heartily rejoice with members of the Prayer Warriors/Evangelical Group on their anniversary today. May the good Lord continue to attend to their prayers and their private undertakings. Happy Anniversary.

2. Musical Concert.The Musical Concert in commemoration of our 160th anniversary will take place on Sunday, May 26, 2013 starting from 4.00pm. All parishioners are expected to make it a date with us as it promises to be an inspiring evening of praise and songs. May the Lord fill our mouths with new songs and make us rejoice through this year and beyond.

3. Community Hymn Singing.Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 5.00pm. May Celebrants to sponsor and coordinate. Kindly see Canon G.O Odefadehan for further details.

4. Ecumenical Conference The Vicar will be away to Abuja for the above named event starting from Monday, May 20, 2013.

5. Elderly Relaxation Day The relaxation day for the Elders will hold on Tuesday, 21st May, 2013 at 10.00am. All elders are

expected to be in attendance

6. Banns of Marriage.I hereby publish the banns of marriage between Mr. Olakunle Adewale Kukoyi and Miss. Omotara Oluwatoyosi Adeniyi of this parish. If there is any just cause why these two people may not be lawfully joined in marriage, this should be made known. This is the second time of asking.

7. 2013 Holy Pilgrimage to Israel.Interested parishioners are to register for this year’s Holy Pilgrimage that is being organised by the Lagos State Government Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board. The registration form is N5, 000 and the tentative fare is N450, 000.00. For further enquires, kindly contact the following telephone numbers: 08051585454, 08067978407, and 08025028275.

8. Security Parishioners are enjoined to take their personal security seriously by being more vigilant or conscious of the

happenings around them because of the deteriorating security situation in our country. We will do our best to provide security in and around the Church, but kindly cooperate with the security arrangements that may be put in place by the Security Committee of the Church from time to time. Despite all this, God is still our best security, may He continue to protect us.

9. States and Cultural Harvest These are the names of the coordinators of the above named event which will take place on Sunday, 28th

July, 2013.Ondo State: Mr. Jibayo Fasehun (Chairman), Chief Siji Olowosuko, Mrs. C.I. Adeniba, Mrs. Remi Akinrodoye, Mr. J.K. Ademodi. Ogun State: Dr. O.A. Kuforiji (Chairman), Mr. Adetunji Adeogun, Mrs. Tokunbo Komolafe, Mrs. Dupe Adelaja, Mrs. Dolapo Banjo.Osun State: Mrs. Modupe Fasina(Chairman), Mrs. Jumoke Osobu, Mrs. Okutubo Adeola, Mrs. L.B. Babatope

Lagos State: Mrs. Toyin Adebajo (Chairman),Mr. Tunde Fasina, Mrs. Lande Dekalu, Mrs. Sade Balogun, Mrs. Toyin Banjo.Oyo State: Mr. Ademola Akande (Chairman), Mr. M.A. Ipadeola, Mr. Kayode Oyediran, Mrs. Moji Ladipo, Mrs. Yemi Durojaiye.Ekiti State: Mr. E.O. Owonikoko (Chairman), Mrs. E.A. Owonikoko, Mrs. Adeola Olajolo, Mrs. K.A. Ojosipe.Other States: Mrs. Bisi Banjo (Chairman), Mrs. Dena Ajayi, Mrs. Seun Adebajo, Mrs. Ade Ogunlana, Mrs. Bukola Ogunmiluyi-Ogunoye.

10. 160th Anniversary A. Programme of Events. The programme of events for the 160th anniversary as approved by the Parish Council is as follows:

1. Launching of the Anniversary Logo - Easter Sunday, March 31, 20122. 3-Day Revival - Sunday, April 14 - Tuesday, April 16, 20133. Youth Variety Day Incorporating Sports - Wednesday, May 1, 2013.4. Musical Concert (Praise and Songs Night) - Sunday, May 26,

2013.5. Health Fair - Saturday, June 1, 2013.6. Inter-Society Bible Quiz Competition - Sunday, June 9 &

Sunday, June 16, 2013.7. Thanksgiving Service/Parish Awards - Sunday, June 30,

2013.

B. Sponsorship.Individuals, Societies or groups should note that all these events are open to sponsorship. Kindly see Otunba Tunde Adelaja for further information.

C. Inter-Society Bible QuizSocieties are invited to participate in the Inter-Society Bible Quiz Competition. Names of societies’ representatives (two per society) are to be sent to Mrs. Sade Balogun or Parish Office by May 19th, 2013. There will be a Trophy for the winning society and prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Syllabus for the Quiz:Old Testament: 1 Book of SamuelNew Testament: Gospel according to St. John, Epistle of and Anglicanism.

We request your prayers & full participation in order to ensure the success of all the itemized programmes.

11. Church Needs. 2 2HP Split Unit Air conditioners.Microsoft Office Professional 2007 Software N60, 000

Clergy Pension Scheme ContributorsMrs. Abisoye Kuju 10,000 Mr. Olatunji Davies 5,000 Dr. Christopher Kolade 254,000 Miss. Bose Akinwande 5,000Mrs. S. O. Durojaiye 25,000 Mrs. Dolapo G. Banjo 10,000 Amb. J.D.O. Sokoya 10,000Mrs. Abiodun Oke 5,000Mrs. Tayo Ade-Ogunlana 5,000Mrs. V.M. Dawodu 25,000Dr. & Mrs. Niyi Balogun 20,000Mr. & Mrs.Mr. & Mrs. Olaitan Komolafe 100,000Anonymous 100,000Mr. Rotimi Banjo 10,000Mama O.O Osinibi 5,000Sis. Molara Fasida 10,000Mr. & Mrs. R.O. Eso 20,000Dr. & Mrs. J.O. Daramola 25,000Mrs. Adeola Okutubo 5,000Mama Ibitola Adegbulugbe 5,000Mr. & Mrs. Yomi Amoye 30,000Mrs. C.O. Amoye 10,000Mama C.O. Oyebanjo 6,000

Mama Eunice Ladenegan 10,000Mrs. V.A. Ojuri 5,000Chief Ernest Olufemi Akinmade 10,000Mama Chief V.I. Ladipo 10,000Mr. & Mrs. T.T. Osobu 10,000Bro. Jibayo Fasheun 5,000Bro. Femi Savage 10,000Sis. Bose Akinwande 5,000Dr. (Mrs.) Folake Sanwoolu 20,000Christian League Society 10,000Mrs. O.A. Dekalu 10,000Anonymous 5,000Anonymous 200,000Mrs. E.O. Ajanaku 5,000Otunba & Mrs. Tunde Adelaja 200,000Anonymous 100,000Dr. & Mrs. B.A. Iwalokun 25,000Mrs. Folashade Thomas-Fahm 50,000Mrs. C.I. Bajulaiye 10,000Mrs. Adedoyin Leigh 10,000Mrs. A.O. Sotire 5,000Mrs. Yetunde Komolafe 10,000Mrs. Toyin Banjo 5,000Engr. C.A. Odebunmi 10,000Mrs. E.O. Odebunmi 10,000Mrs. Sola Adeyeye 5,000Mrs. M.A. Mate 5,000Chief Oye Temetan 5,000Mrs. W.O. Adeniji 2,500Pa. I.O. Onasanya 5,000Mrs. M.A. Martins 10,000Otunba Funsho Ajayi 25,000Sis. Yawande Dawodu 20,000Bro. & Mrs. Ademola Akande 25,000Mrs. S.O.Ajayi 5,000Mrs. Modupeola Omololu 10,000Mrs. I.K. Durodola 10,000Mrs. T.O. Rabiu 5,000Mr. & Mrs. Olatunde Fasina 250,000Mama E.A. Odunusi 3,000Mrs Jumoke Ojuri 5,000Amb. J.D.O. Sokoya 2,000

YEAR 2013 ANNIVERSARIESSOCIETY DATEALTAR SERVERS GUILD 3RD FEBRUARYGUILD OF STEWARDS 17TH FEBRUARYGOODWILL SOCIETY 7TH APRIL MOTHERS’ UNION 21ST APRILEGBE IRETI 28TH APRILYOUTH CHRISTIAN BAND 5TH MAYLADIES/GIRLS’ GUILD 5TH MAY CHRIST MORNING STARS 5TH MAY PRAYER WARRIORS/EVANGELICAL 19TH MAYYOUNG MEN CHRISTIAN ASSO 26TH MAYLADIES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 2ND JUNEEGBE IFELOJU 9TH JUNE ST. PETER’S BROTHERHOOD 16TH JUNECHRISTIAN LEAGUE 23RD JUNE OLUWA YIO PESE 7TH JULY CHRIST LITTLE BAND 7TH JULY EGBE IYE & AKINMORIN (HARVEST) 14TH JULYELDERS FELLOWSHIP 28TH JULY PRAYING BAND 28TH JULY CHILDREN / YOUTH HARVEST 4TH AUGUSTANGLICAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP 18TH AUGUSTCHRISTIAN COMPANIONS 25TH AUGUSTGOOD HOPE SOCIETY 1ST SEPT. SCRIPTURE UNION 8TH SEPT. BUSY BEES 22ND SEPT. BOYS & GIRLS BRIGADE 29TH SEPT. LADIES FRIENDLY SOCIETY 13TH OCTOBEREGBE IRUGBIN 20TH OCTOBERSHEPHERDS FOR CHRIST 20TH OCTOBERMEDICAL SOCIETY 20TH OCTOBERWOMEN’S GUILD 20TH OCTOBERCHOIR FESTIVAL 27TH OCTOBERLADY HELPER’S UNION 3RD NOVEMBER

LADY WORKER’S UNION 10TH NOVEMBERCHRISTIAN TORCH BEARER 17TH NOVEMBERMEN’S FRIENDLY SOCIETY 24TH NOVEMBERCHRIST AUX. LADIES SOCIETY 1ST DECEMBERIRAWO SASA/SUN.SCHOOL 8TH DECEMBERPROGRESSIVE ARMY OF CHRIST 15TH DECEMBERSOCIAL WELFARE SERVICE MINISTRY 15TH DECEMBER

PROGRAMMES FOR 2013 HARVEST SEASON.THEME; “HARVEST OF ABUNDANCE” (DEUT. 30:1-10)

Harvest Launch - 5th May, 2013.

Family Harvest - 2nd June, 2013.

Men’s Harvest - 16th June, 2013.

All Ladies Harvest - 14th July, 2013.

State & Cultural Harvest - 28th July, 2013.

Youth/Children Harvest - 4th Aug., 2013.

Professional Harvest - 8th Sept., 2013.

Adult Harvest - 6th Oct., 2013.

Love Feast - 13th Oct., 2013.

Pleasant Harvest - 10th Nov., 2013.

Gleaners’ Harvest - 24th Nov., 2013.Ladies Friendly Society - Host Society

LIST OF HOME COMMUNICANTS

Lagos Island. The Vicar1. Mrs Dorcas E. Oluyemi-77, Mosalasi St. Obalende.2. Mrs. Olufemi Wilson –14 Odunfa Street Lagos.3. Mr. Tomnoinaemi Khama - 15 Ekololu Street, Surulere.4. Mr. Akeredolu Adebayo Ezekiel - 14, Macauley Str.5. Mr. Gabriel Bankale Okikiola - 10 Osho St. Lagos.6. Mrs. Dorcas Oyeteju Oladiji - 20 Ricca Street, Lagos

Lagos Mainland 1 Canon. G.O. Odefadehan1. Mrs. Olayinka Adeniyi, 39 Anjorin Str, Surulere by Lawanson2. Pa. E.O. Ladenegan-8, Omotayo Oresanya Street, Ojokoro Village Ikorodu.3. Pa. S.A. Afolahan, 6, Adetola Street, Aguda.4. Mama Olaitan Joseph - 17, Adekunle Kuye St. Aguda. 5. Chief. V.O. Odofin Bello - 37, Femi Ayantuga Crescent off Animashaun Census, Surulere.6. Pa. Gabriel Akinyede 37 / 39 Fasoro Street. Surulere 7. Mama M.A. Akindayomi 1, Odusina Close, Via Vono Shop, Mushin. 8. Mrs. M.A. Ige, 3 Kuti Street, Igbobi, Lagos.

Lagos Mainland 2 Canon. E.A. Adesanya 1. Mr..Adewunmi Odukomaiya - 40 Oyedele Oguniyi St. Anthony Village, Anthony.2. Mrs. Juliana Ogunba – 13 Ajose St. Mende Maryland3. Mr. T.A. Abati - 38, Deinde Calisto St, Oshodi by Bolade

4. Mrs. Olarogba - 8, Senobu Street, Sari Iganmu.5. Mrs. Erunse - 8, Awolowo Road, Amukoko.6. Engr. S.O. Johnson - Close 35 House 7, Satellite Town.7. Mama Elizabeth Adejoke Ayoola, 18, Akerele St. Awodiora, Apapa.8. Mama E.O. Adebamowo - 9/11 Okanlawon Street, Ogba by Adedosu Street, Off Akilo Street.9. Mama Deborah I. Agboola - Block 57, Flat 4, Ijaiye Low Cost Housing Estate, Pen Cinema.

“Then Jesus said to them again, peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Spirit” John 20:21-22.

Many leaders say they intend to work themselves out of a job. That is exactly what Jesus did. In the above quoted bible passage, Jesus puts His final touches on the empowerment of His twelve, then turns them loose. He gives them His peace (v.20) and breathes on them to receive the power of the Holy Spirit (v.22). This peace and power would enable them to serve supernaturally. Those men He mentored were now ready to be change agents.

During the last discourse that Jesus had with His disciples before His trial and crucifixion, He promised them that they would receive the Holy Spirit as the one who would regenerate them; “He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you” (John 14:17), Jesus now fulfils that promise.

Prior to this time, the disciples were technically true believers and followers of Jesus and were saved according to the provisions of the Old Covenant. Yet they were not regenerated in the full New Covenant sense. Not until this point did the disciples enter into the New Covenant provisions based on Jesus’ death and resurrection (Mt. 26:28, Lk. 22:20; I Cor. 11:25; Eph. 2:15-16; Heb. 9:15-17.

The Holy Spirit does not only cleanse outwardly. He renews our mind (Roman 12:2), and is the divine energy within us that separates us from all that influences the flesh. He links us up with the glory into which God has introduced us –into all wherein God has manifested Himself – by overcoming that which hinders us from the enjoyment of these privileges.

The first work of the Holy Spirit is that He presents the following three things. He presents sin to an individual in all its honours, especially as it is seen in the rejection of the Lord, in order that the conscience might be touched thereby and the person might come to a consciousness of his lost condition. Without this redemption is not possible. A man must be convicted of his sin and know that he is lost and unable to stand before a holy and just God.

But the Holy Spirit testifies of a second thing. He shows that the work of reconciliation has been accomplished, and that Christ “has been delivered for our offences,” so that on the basis of this work God can forgive the sins of all who believe on this sacrifice and who are thereby made one with Him.

And then the Holy Spirit presents a third thing – the final Judgment that shall judicially take away all that is opposed to God. We see those things presented in Peter’s first Sermon on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2:23, 24, 19-20 and the glorious result of this work of the Holy Spirit was that three thousand souls were added to the assembly.

Social Welfare Service Ministry.

A. The Panel of the above named Unit meets at 10.00am on Thursdays apart from public holidays. Interested members can still join. Members and clients from outside will be attended to only on meeting days and not on Sundays.

B Our Needs 1. Regular donation of fairly used household items, imperishable foodstuffs, clothing and shoes,

etc., for the poor and the needy.

2. Sponsorship for our clients. Names of our clients shall henceforth be advertised in our bulletin, but members’ names shall not be displayed as a mark of respect to them.

3. Institution of Trust Funds. Members are called upon to institute more trust funds in order to support our cause in our attempt to carry out the injunction of Christ in relation to caring for the poor and the needy.

4. Donations; especially to commemorate landmark events such as birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and so on.

5. Special Appeal FundsIf need be, we may approach few members for special donations so that we can have enough funds to run the Unit effectively.

C. Sponsorship. We will appreciate your full or partial sponsorship for the following people who are in need of our

assistance. 1. Accomodation

A Fellow Parishioner. An aged member is in dare need of accomodation. It is a special case and she is already having a subtantial amount. She only needs the sum of N100,000 to complete her house rent.

2. Empowerment. 1. Mrs. Binta Bajulaye needs the sum of N20, 000. She wants to augment her capital in order to

boost her petty trade so that she can take care of her family needs being a single parent. 2. Mrs. Feyisara Lawal needs the sum of N20, 000. She became physically challenged as a result

of surgery. She wants to grow her recharge cards petty business in order to be able to fend for herself.

3. A Fellow Parishioner needs the sum of N20, 000. She wants to revive her petty trade so that she can take care of her needs.

PARISH AWARD 2013.

Nominations are invited for this year’s PARISH AWARDS, which is part of our 160th Anniversary celebrations. the criteria/procedure are set below:

a. Purpose of Award (Objectives)i. To recognise and reward outstanding contributions to the growth and general well being of the Church.ii. To recognise and reward notable achievements which constitute land marks or milestones in the spiritural growth and development of the Church.iii. To recognise and reward individuals who are adjuged as worthy of emulation by their display of exemplary Christ-likeness.iv. To reward long fruitful years of service to the Church.

b. Types of Awardi. Meritii. Long Serviceiii. Longevity

c. Criteria for Merit Awardi. Membership of the Churchii. A short write-up of the contribution/achievement of the members in the Church/Society at large.iii. Notable achievements will include:Sterling performance in Church/Archdeaconry/Diocesan appointments.

d. Criteria for Long service Awardi. Membership of the Church

ii. Minimum of 10 year fruitful and meritorious service in the various organs and ministries of the Church.iii. The various groups that qualify include:a. Permanent staff of the Church b. The Parish Church Councilc. The Choir d. Guild of Stewardse. All Ministries of the Church f. Altar Serversg. Licensed Readers adn other Leareds who assist in worshiph. Boys/Girls Brigade

e. Criteria for Longevity Award- Birthdays of 80yrs, 90yrs,and 100yrs.- Achievement of 50 year an above in Christian Marriage. Couple must be alive.

f. All Nominations should be sent to the Chairperson, General Purpose Committee or Parish Office in sealed envelopes and should contain the names and signatures of nominator as well as reason why the person should be honoured.

g. All Nominations shall be subject to the approval of the Parish Council.

h. Nominations for this year’s Award should be forwarded not later than Sunday, 14th April, 2013.