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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)
Birthday Present for Jesus Collection
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)
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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)
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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)
Birthday Present for Jesus Collection
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)
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:
[email protected].
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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
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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.’
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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
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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
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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.
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(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
[email protected] 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.
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(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
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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
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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:[email protected] 29, Marina, P. O. Box 726,
Lagos.