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3, Ajele Street, Lagos, Nigeria

CELEBRANT: CANON ADEKUNLE DINATHEME: COMPARING THE PRESENT WITH THE

FUTURE OF BELIEVERS

TRINITY 131. Opening Hymn - CH. 492 (Tune: Newington)2. Worship Songs3. Introductory Sentence: God is Spirit and those who wor

ship Him must worship in spirit and truth. John 4:24.

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

Lord God, the protector of all who trust in You, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy; increase and multiply upon us Your mercy, that You being our ruler and guide may so pass through things temporal that we may finally lose not the things eternal. Grant this, Heavenly Father, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

6. Epistle - Rom. 8:18:23 (Arch. Tope Sanya)7. The Gradual Hymn - CH. 537 (Tune: Pax Tecum) 8. The Gospel: Luke 11:1-13 (Revd Samuel A. Idowu)9. Sermon - Dr. Kehinde Okusami10. The Nicene Creed 11. Intercession: (Page12) - Postulant Niyi Adeluwoye12. Procession of Elements and Offertory CH. 521

(Tune: Quam Dilecta)13. The Eucharistic Prayer (Pages 22 -31)14. The Distribution: CH. 473 (Tune: Wareham)15. The Ablution: CH. 455 (Tune: Dolomite Chant)

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

The steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to

everlasting upon those who fear Him, and His

righteousness to children’s children. Psalm 103:17.

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

- General Thanksgiving & Tithing.20. Notices21. Prophetic Prayer - Psalm 107:9

(Revd Samuel A. Idowu)22. Benediction23. Withdrawal Hymn - CH. 614 (Tune: St. Catherine)

3, Ajele Street, Lagos, Nigeria10.00A.M - SUNG EUCHARIST

Celebrant: VERY REVD. YINKA OMOLOLUTHEME - COMPARING THE PRESENT WITH

THE FUTURE OF BELIEVERS1. Processional Hymn: H&P 485 (T. Westminster Abbey)2. Introductory Sentence

God is Spirit and those who worship Him mustworship in spirit and truth. John 4:24.

3. The Preparation4. Collect for Purity5. Summary of the Law6. Words of Comfort7. Confession to Collect8. Collect

Lord God, the protector of all who trust in You, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy; increase and multiply upon us Your mercy, that You being our ruler and guide may so pass through things temporal that we may finally lose not the things eternal. Grant this, Heavenly Father, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

9. Psalm 111 (To be chanted)10. Epistle: Romans 8:18-23 (Christian Companion)11. Gradual Hymn: Great is Thy Faithfulness12. Gospel: Luke 11:1-13(Canon Kunle Dina)13. Hymn in memory of departed members: CH. 767

(T. Sine Nomine)14. Sermon: Ven. Dele Okunuga (Rtd)15. Creed16. Intercession - Revd. Samuel A. Idowu17. Offertory Sentence18. Offertory Hymn – CH. 695 (T. Monkland)19. Preparation of gifts to Eucharistic Prayer20. Breaking of Bread to Anthem21. Prayer of Humble Access22. Communion Sentence23. Administration

1. AMNS 480: (T. Let us break bread)2. CH. 198 (T. Ellers)3. CH. 449 (T. Rockinpham)4. A&MR 398 (T. Albano)5. CH. 447 (T. Abends)6. CH. 444 (T. Contrition)7. CH. 94 (T. Sr. John)

24. Post Communion Hymn: AMNS 510 (T. Ash Grove)25. Post Communion Prayer26. The Lord’s Prayer to Thanksgiving Prayer27. Altar Call - Contribution Card

- General Thanksgiving& Tithing - Family Harvest - Christian Companions Anniversary - Mrs. Margret Olayinka Ajayi - 83rd Birthday - 1 Year in Mind of Late Pa. E.F.O. Akinwole

28. Prophetic Prayers - Psalm 107:9 (Postulant Niyi Adeluwoye)29. Benediction to Dismissal30. Recessional Hymn: CH. 471 (T. Hermas)

10.00A.M. YOUTH MINISTRY SERVICE THEME: COMPARING THE PRESENT WITH THE FUTURE OF BELIVERS.

THE ORDER1. Opening Hymn - CH. 4922. Praise & Worship3. Call to Worship4. Bible Reading: Rom. 8:18-235. Creed, Intercession to Grace6. Hymn - CH. 5377. Sermon8. Choruses (Collection and Tithes to be Taken)9. Testimony10. Notices11. Prophetic Prayer - Psalm 107:912. Closing Prayer

13. Closing Hymn - CH. 614

3, Ajele Street, Lagos, NigeriaParish Cycle of PrayerKindly Pray for:

Mission: The Most Revd. Thabo Makgoba Arcbishop of Capetown and

Primate of Southern Africa The Rt. Revd. Dr. Babatunde Joseph Adeyemi, Dean Lagos

Anglican Seminary and other Principal Officers Mrs. Adeola Foluke Idowu; 38th Wedding Anniversary - Ven. &

Mrs. Muyiwa Oyewole Nigeria:

- Minister of State for Health- Osagie Ehanire

- Minister of State for Niger Delta - Omole Daramola

Lagos:- The Sick- All Secondary Students- All Educationist

St. Peter’s Church- Anglican Youth Fellowship- The Staff- Ladies Christian Fellowship

Family Prayer: - Late Bro. Ayptunde Osinibi

- Pa. E. O. Badero- Late Papa I. A. Otusanya- Late Pa. F. A. I. Adelaja- Mama Aduke Palmer- Mr. Abiodun Olabode Ogunbela- Late Pa & Ma. Joseph Oluwole- Late Prince Ayebo Stephen Akinsuyi- Late Mama Selina Aarinola Oshinkanlu- Mrs. Moji Martins- Mr. & Mrs. Mate- Omoba Akinsanya- Papa Adepegba- Olulenu- Bro Adebola - Chief Mrs. C. M. Bodunde- Sis. T. O. Rabiu

Business Breakthrough Prayer:

- Church Vestment- Tiwadayo Commercial Enterprises- Royal Farms- Tranquil & Quest- Shade Beauty Photo Concept- Sisi Ologe Make-up- Holy Trinity- Internet System

Birthday Anniversary:Ogunoye Michael Adewunmi

Memorial Prayer:Solomon Dewale Adeniyi, Ojudun Abigael, Solomon Dewale, Olujimi Olowosuko, Oluwatoyin Margaret Odefadehan, Savage Cecilia Taiwo, Sanwoolu Stella Omolara, Comfort Modupe Gansallo, Clement Olufemi Campbell

W E E K L Y B I B L E

Q U O T A T I O N

“Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring

it to pass”.

3, Ajele Street, Lagos, Nigeria

SUNDAY, 2ND SEPTEMBER 2018.Season: Trinity 13Liturgical Colour: Green

1. 7:30 A.M. - HOLY EUCHARIST (SAID) Theme - At Your Word

Celebrant - The VicarSermon - Ven. S. A. Orioye (Rtd)Bible Readings: Epistle - I Cor. 13:1-13

(Christian Companions) Gospel - Luke 5:1-11 (Revd. S. A. Idowu)

Intercession - Mr. Gbolahan FalaiyeAltar Call - August Celebrants

- General Thanksgiving & Tithing.

2. 10.00 A.M. - MATTINS (PROFESSIONAL HARVEST) Esin Oro- At Your Word

Oludari - VicarIwaasu - Ven. S. A. OrioyeBible Readings: O.T - I Sam. 8:4-22a

(Goodhope Society) N.T - Luke 5:1-11 (Christian Companions)

Intercession - Mrs. Eunice Owonikoko

Altar Call - August Celebrants - General Thanksgiving & Tithing. - Family Harvest

3. 10.00 a.m. - Sunday School

TODAYS MEETINGSa. Monthly meeting of the MFS will hold at the

residence of Bro. Oladosu immediately after 10.00am Service.

b. The monthly general meeting of the PAC will hold at the immediately after 10.00am Service.

FUTURE MEETINGMonthly meeting of the L.F.S will take place on Sunday, 2nd September, 2018 in the Church premisesimmediately after 10.00am Service.

GUILD OF STEWARDS ROSTER FOR SUNDAY, 26-08-2018 ,1. Mr. Olanrewaju Adeyemi(Group Leader)2. Ms. Yewande Dawodu (Asst)3. Mr. Ayodeji Gansallo4. Mrs. Olabisi Fasina5. Miss. Bolanle Akinsuyi6. Mrs. Edward Sarah7. Miss. Titilayo Sapaye8. Mr. Tunbosun Osobu (General Supervisor)

W EEK L Y D IA R Y

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

Celebrant: Canon Adekunle DinaEpistle: Acts 9:19b-31Gospel: John 6:52-59

Cycle of Prayer: The Rt Revd. Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester

(Canterbury, England) Mr. Silas Eke, Chairman Christian Mission to the Deaf Mr. Oluwagbemiga Kasomo, Treasurer of Lagos

Archdeaconry

Birthday Anniversary:Williams Akinola Olatilewa, Adegbulugbe Mary, Daramola Samuel Ayodeji

12.00 p.m. Mid - Day Prayer

6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mrs. Moriyeba Adelaja6.45am. Holy Communion

Celebrant: Canon Adekunle DinaEpistle: Acts 9:32-43Gospel: John 6:60-71

Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd. Henry Ndukuba, Bishop of Gombe (Jos,

Nigeria) Mr. Bitrus Gani, Chairman Hope for the Blind Mr. Jonas Ewulum, Treasurer Apapa Archdeaconry

Birthday Anniversary:Kayode Bode Oyediran, Ajayi Oluwabusayomi

12.00 noon Mid - Day Prayer

6.30 p.m. Choir Practice

6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mr. Olatunji Joel6.45am. Holy Communion -

Celebrant: The VicarEpistle: Acts 10:1-16Gospel: John 7:1-13

Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Revd Ebenezer Ntali, Bishop of Grahamstown

(Southern Africa) Revd. Canon Timothy I. Umeh, National President

Anglican Children Ministry. The Rt. Revd. Samuel Abayomi Afolayan Birthday Anniversary:

Okuwobi Obafemi, Olaleye Oluwafemi

3, Ajele Street, Lagos, Nigeria6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mr. Sunday Oke6.45am. Holy Communion -

Celebrant: The VicarEpistle: Acts 10:17-33Gospel: John 7:14-36

Cycle of Prayer The Rt. Revd. Nathan Tome, Bishop of Guadalcanal

(Melanesia) Mr. G. O. Nathaniel, National President Anglican

Christian Fellowship 32nd Wedding Anniversary - Revd. Canon & Mrs. John

Nriama

Birthday Anniversary:Okusipe Tamunosaki Morayo, Bashorun Adebola

10.00 a.m. Social Welfare Service Ministry Panel Meeting4.00 p.m. Counselling Session6.00p.m. Clergy Meeting6.30p.m. Choir Pratice

6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Mr. Oyewole Samuel6.45a.m. Holy Communion -

Celebrant: Revd. S. A. IdowuEpistle: Acts 10:34-48Gospel: John 7:37-52

Cycle of Prayer The Most Revd. Armando Guerra Soria, Primate of

Guatemala (Central America) Prince Yander Amaa-Bai, National President Boys’

Brigade Nigeria Mrs. Adanze Chinemerem Okeke; 27th Wedding

Anniversary Revd. Canon & Mrs. Gabriel Afolabi

11a.m. Memorial Service - Late Mrs. Oluwatoyin Odefadehan

Birthday AnniversaryOluwasindara Adetola.

6.00a.m. Prayer Meeting - Revd. S. Akintunde Idowu6:45a.m. Holy Communion -

Celebrant: Revd. S. A. IdowuEpistle: Acts 11:1-18Gospel: John 8:12-20

Cycle of Prayer The Rt. Revd. Andrew John Watson, Bishop of Guildford

(Canterbury, England) The Most Revd. Dr. Emmanuel O. Chukwuma, Bishop of

Enugu Diocese & Dr, (Mrs.) Joyce N. Chukwuma, President Mothers’ Union, Women’s Guild and Girls’ Guild, Diocese of Enugu

The Diocesan Bishop of Lagos; The Ven. Kehinde Adebayo Olajide; Mrs. Elizabeth Chioma Ubesie

Birthday AnniversaryDekalu Akinkunmi, Adeyemi Oluwadamilola Adebola, Dolapo Akingbesote King.

W O M E N ’S C O R N E R

NOTICES.1. Prayer Cell/Meeting - 12th Aug., 2018 by Mrs.

Shade Balogun after 10a.m Service2. Monthly Prayer Meeting @ St. Paul’s Church,

Breadfruit - 14 Aug., 2018 by 5.pm3. Charity Support for a Less-Privileged Girl in August by Archdeaconry level4. Bible Study 8 - The Reward of Wickedness.

Esther 7:1-10- 15th Aug., 2018 by Sarah Group @ 4.pm.5. Health Talk - “Heamorroids” by Mrs. Abiodun Oke on 22nd Aug. @ 4.00p.m.6. Contemporary Issues - “Adoption as an Option by Mrs. Yemisi Adeogun- 29th Aug., 2018 @ 4.00p.m.7. Young Women’s Fellowship - Jealousy - The Sin no One Talks About. by Mrs. Eniola Idowu.8. Mother’s Union Meeting - “Mothers Union and Me Mama Abisoye Kuju.9. Women of Grace Meeting - “WThe Persistent

Women - Luke 18:1-8” by Mrs. Iyabo Afolabi Idowu

CONTRIBUTION CARD FORTH SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH

SPIRITUAL VITAMIN FOR THE MONTH:‘For if you remain completely silent at this

time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Yet who knows

whether yo have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14.

YEAR 2018 FAMILY HARVEST CELEBRATION.

AUGUST 26 th 2018 1. Late Pa. E.F.O. Akinwole’s Family2. Mama F. Agbabiaka’s Family3. Chief A. A. Aiyeola’s Family4. Late Pa. A. O. Odukoya’s Family4. Late Otunba A. Odunlami’s Family5. Engr. & Mrs. E. B. Osoba’s Family6. Late Mr. Taiwo Okutubo’s Family7. The Odunusi’s Family8. Late Esther Odebiyi’s Family9. Bro Olugbenga Ogunsanwo’s Family10. Pa. L. O. Solade’s Family11. Late Pa I.S.M. Sotire’s Family12. Late Dr. & Mrs. A. O. Senbanjo’s Family13. Pa Haastrup’s Family14. Pa. Adewoga Banjo’s Family15. Late Papa & Mama E. P. Laseinde’s Family16. Late Bro. Adekunle Ojuri’s Family

SEPTEMBER 2nd 2018

1. Late Canon E.A. Akinkade’s Family2. Late Chief S.A. Durojaiye’s Family3. Late Prince A. S. Akinsuyi’s Family4. Late Prince J. A. Dosumu’s Family5. Late Pa. W. B. Dawodu’s Family6. Late Pa. & Ma. Bamidele Shidi’s Family7. Sir. Wole Falodun’s Family8. Pa. & Mama L. O. Solade

3, Ajele Street, Lagos, Nigeria

2018 HARVEST.

THEME: “AT YOUR WORD” LUKE 5:5.

HOST SOCIETY - CHRISTIAN COMPANIONS.

1. PROFESSIONAL HARVEST

Sunday, 2nd Sept., 2018 - Time: 10.00am

2. ADULT HARVEST

Sunday, 7th October, 2018 - Time: 10.00am

3. LOVE FEAST

Sunday, 14th October, 2018 - Time: 1.00pm

4. GLEANERS’ HARVEST

Sunday, 11th Nov., 2018 - Time: 10.00am

2018 HARVEST

THEME: “AT YOUR WORD”

HARVEST 2018 ADVERT RATE

RATE - Inner Front Page - 35,000

Inner Back Page- 30,000

Full Page Inside - 15,000

Half Page - 10,000

Please forward your art work to us on a CD and

indicate which of the harvest(s) you want the

published

SENT FORTH BY GOD’S BLESSING,1. Sent forth by God’s blessing,

Our true faith confessing,The people of God from His dwelling take leave.The supper is ended.

Oh, now be extendedThe fruits of this service in all who believeThe seed of His teaching,Receptive souls reaching,Shall blossom in action for God and for all.His grace did invite us,His love shall unite usTo work for God’s kingdom and answer His call.

2. With praise and thanksgivingTo God ever living,The tasks of our everyday life we will face.Our faith ever sharing,In love ever caring,Embracing His children of each tribe and race.With Your feast You feed us,With Your light now lead us;Unite us as one in this life that we share.Then may all the livingWith praise and thanks givingGive honor to Christ and His name that we bear.

B IB LE STUDY

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

Sub-Theme/5: The Work That Pleases God.Topic: Expanding The Kingdom: The Basics.Texts: John 3:1-8; Acts 9:18-21Aims: i. To understand the basics of expanding God’s

Kingdom;ii. To appreciate how best to engage the basics

today, to Kingdom advantage.

Introduction: Having seen the basis of Kingdom expansion last week, we want to proceed today to consider the basics of God’s Kingdom expansion. We will thus be examining the very important and most vital requirements for Kingdom expansion. From Acts of the Apostles, we can quickly identify these to be: 1. the work of the Holy Spirit through yielded human vessels, 2. preaching and teaching and 3. Prayers that can heal the spiritual blindness of sinners (2 Cor. 4:4).

Study Guide1. List and discuss what you understand as the basics of

God’s Kingdom expansion.2. Examining the biblical basics of Kingdom expansion:a) How did the move, power and manifestation of the Holy

Spirit affect the expansion of the Kingdom? Acts 2:4, 14, 40-41; 4:8, 13-14; 5:12-16; 9:32-35.

b) In what ways did preaching and teaching impact on sinners and sweep them into the Kingdom? Acts 5:21.

c) What effect did prayers have on both preparing the hearts of sinners and convicting them of their sins? Matt. 9:38; Acts 4:23-24, 31; 2 Thess. 3:1-2.

3. What assurances do we have that the basics of Kingdom expansion can facilitate the spread of the gospel today? Matt. 4:23; with John 14:12; Acts 1:8.

Conclusion: The Apostles began the race and Kingdom expansion; we of the latter days have the biblical assurance to do much more than they. They amply manifested the basics of Kingdom expansion. Let us follow in their footsteps for faster and greater results.

Food For Thought: Help make the glory of the latter house greater.

Memory Verse: Acts 1:8.

26 th August Leader: Revd S.A. Idowu 2nd September Leader: Revd S.A. Idowu

B IBLE STUDY

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

Eka Akori/5: Ise To Wu OlorunOri Oro: Mimu Ijoba Gbooro: Awon Ohun To Se KokoIbi Kika: John 3:1-8, Ise A. 9:18-21Erongba: i. Lati ni oye awon ohun ti o se koko fun imugbooro ijoba Olorun;

ii. Lati mo riri ona to dara ju lati lo awon koko yi fun iwulo ijo.

Ifaara: Leyin ti a ti ri igbese imugbooro ijoba ni ose to koja a fe tesiwaju loni lati se agbeyewo awon ohun to se koko ninu imugbooro ijoba Olorun. A o maa se ayewo awon ohun to se Pataki ti a nbere fun imugbooro ijoba. A le tete se alemo lati inu Ise Awon Aposteli awon ohun ti eyi je; 1. Ise Emi Mimo nipase awon eniyan to jowo ara re, 2. Kiko ati iwaasu 3. Awon adura ti o le wo ifoju emi awon elese san (2 Kor. 4:4)

Atona Eko:1. Se itoleseese ki o si jiroro lori oye re nipa awon ohun to se

koko lori imugbooro ijoba Olorun.2. Sayewo awon koko imugbooro ijoba ninu Bibeli;

a. Bawo ni irinkoja, agbara ati ifarahan Emi Mimo se kopa lori imugbooro ijoba? Ise A. 2:4, 14; 40-41; 4:8m 13-14; 5:12-16; 9:32-35

b. Ni awon ona wo ni kiko ati wiwaasu ti koipa lori awon elese ti o si nko won wo inu ijoba? Ise A. 5:211

c. Ipa wo ni adura ni lori pipe si okan awon elese ati mimu won gba pe won jebi awon ese won? Matt. 9:38; Ise A. 4:23-24; 31; 2 Tess. 3:1-2

3. Kinni idaniloju ti a ni pe awonkoko imugbooro ijoba le se okunfa itesiwaju ihinrere loni? Matt. 4:23; pelu (Joh. 14:12, Ise A. 1:8)

Ikadii : Awon Aposteli ti beere ire ije ati imugbooro ijoba awati igbeyin ojo/aye ni atileyin Bibeli lati se ju bi won se se lo. Won se afihan lopolopo ohun ti koko imugbooro ijoba. E je ki a to ipa ese won fun abayori ti o yati o si lagbara.

Fun Ironu : Se iranlowo lati mu ogo ile ikeyin ju ti waju lo

Ese Akosori: Ise A. 1:8

26 th August Leader: Canon Adekunle Dina

2nd September Leader: Canon Adekunle Dina

BIRTHDAYS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER.

Sep-02 Keziah SrerlingSep-04 Adediran AdeposiSep-04 Olatunde FasinaSep-06 Ipadeola FunkeSep-06 Odeyemi TundeSep-06 Oke IbidunniSep-08 Aderin Sola KujuSep-09 Tayo JoySep-09 Ojelola Funsho DavidSep-10 Adeleye Comfort SubuolaSep-12 Willaims Adewale EmmanuelSep-12 Olatunde-fasina Modupe Sep-13 Adebajo YinkaSep-13 Olabisi LeyeSep-14 Savage OlanrewajuSep-15 Odeyemi BodeSep-15 Ajayi AyomideSep-15 Adediran Adetunji AdisaSep-15 Olaleetan Adebisi EmmanuelSep-15 Oyewole Favour TitilopeSep-15 Adeniyi Esther AdebukolaSep-18 Durojaiye BerniceSep-18 Ajayi C.A.Sep-19 Odefadehan Tayo ChristianSep-19 Oyewole AyotundeSep-20 Aduloju ToluwaniSep-20 Dayo Soremekun

Sep-21 Fagbuyi GloriaSep-21 Akenibiaje Moses AkinniyiSep-21 Tayo Nnena JoySep-21 Soremekun Adebusayo YewandeSep-22 Caxton E. O. AkingbesoteSep-22 Olaleetan Oluwayemisi E.Sep-23 Fraser MichaelSep-23 Adewunmi Toyosi JosephSep-24 Adegbulugbe AdebolaSep-24 Omololu OlubunmiSep-24 Adebunmi Openibo-adedoyinSep-25 Sanya TemitopeSep-26 Funmilayo SoremekunSep-28 Adelaja TemitopeSep-28 Layeni Mary Ayomide

Adelaja Tunde

Men Women Boys Girls Total7.30am 20 10 04 04 38Communicants 21 13 34 10.00am 86 98 04 04 192Communicants 96 116 212Sunday School 02 07 46 37 92Youth Ministry

Collection from 13th August – 19th August 2018.Praying Band 1,230 Holy Communion 540

21 Days Fasting & PrayerDay 13 3,210Day 14 5,000Day 15 5,720Day 16 4,000Day 17 Day 18

7.30a.m ServiceOffertory 8,290Offering 17,400General Thanksgiving 70,450Mission Seed 1,720Education 500Tithes (34) 14,000

10.00a.m. Service

Offertory 16,500Offering 27,230General Thanksgiving 57,630Mission Seed 5,890Education 3,420Sunday School Collection 3,680Lekki Project Fund 75,000Mission Seed - LFS 6,000Church Maintenance 212,000Tithe Online GTB 20,000+50,000+15,000 85,000Tithes 67,500

Family HarvestLate Pa. & Ma. M. A. Banjo’s Family 98,090Dr. & Late Mrs. Feyi Akinbuli’s Family 34,685 132,775

Tithes by Envelopes1,000+2,500+1,000+500+1,000+3,000+500+500+500+1,000+3,000+2,000+200+1,000+3,000+1,000+2,400+1,400+20,000+12,500

Gift In KindFamily of Late Pa. E.F.O. 2 Ctn of Comm. Wine 1 Year in MindAkinwole

NOT ICE S1. Greetings This Church is a community that cares for its

members, visitors and guests. We are committed to helping all become the individuals that God intends them to be. We are happy to see you today. God bless you for coming. The clergy will be ready to welcome you after this service or anytime you choose to come or call. God bless you!

2. Power for the New MonthThe Diocesan Bishop, The Rt. Revd Dr. Humphrey B. Olumakiaye has directed that henceforth all parishes in the Diocese of Lagos should observe a 3 day prayer programme every 1st-3rd of a new month, between the hour of 5am-7am. The programme is for one hour only. Members are enjoined to observe this religiously. God bless you as you comply. 1st edition will hold 1st-3rd of sept., 2018. Note that any day that falls on sunday will be observe at 4pm at the Cathedral along with the Charistmatic Healing service. Thank You.

3. Appreciation From Betheseda Home for the BlindThe Entire Board of Directors, Staff and Students of the above named use this medium to appreciate

your warm reception and support towards us during the service of 12th August, 2018. Thank you all for being a source of hope to us. God bless You all. Anyone who still has pending pledge or donations should kindly forward them.

4. Lagos Archdeaconry Pastorate Anniversary 2018Community Hymn Singing - St. Paul’s, Breadfruit - 16th September - 3p.m.Health Talk - St. David’s Lafiaji - 19th September - 4p.mBible Quiz - B.T.M & Transfiguration - 20th September - 4p.m.Pastorate Thankgiving - St. Paul’s Breadfruit - 23rd September, 2018.

5. Memorial ServiceMemorial Service of Late Mrs. Oluwatoyin Odefadehan will by the grace of God hold on Friday, 31st August, 2018 by 11am prompt at St. Peter’s Church (Faji). Thanksgiving Service at 10a.m on Sunday, 2nd September, 2018.

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6. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo.Admission is on for the above stated as they offer undergraduate, postgraduate foundation(JUPEB) and part-time programmes. To apply, visit the university’s admission portal (http://admission.acu.edu.ng) to make payment and obtain registration form.

7. A Day With God The monthly “A Day With God” for this month August will not holds, to allow people rest for the 21 days fasting and prayer.

8. Toilets AllocationPlease be informed that the new toilet is strictly for the adults that worship in the Main Auditorium and Chapel. Others and Sunday School Children should make use of the toilet in the Justice Omololu Hall it is in good condition for use. Thank You.

9. Diaspora Harvest St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Odode Idanre to hold at St. Peter’s Church (Faji).Date - 21st October, 2018.Time - 2p.m.

10. Birthday List for August. The above mention list is on page 12 kindly

check and update if your name is not on the list. If your business names is not among the list we publish for prayers weekly kindly drop it. Thanks.

11. Anniversary Dates All the Societies & Service Groups should

kindly check their anniversary dates as published on pg. 16/17. Thank you for your quick response.

12. Voters Card RegistrationThe above mentioned is on going presently at every Local Government in Lagos State. Please ensure you do so if you have not registered.

13. Online Payment The P.O.S. is now available for transactions.

Kindly contact the Wardens for more details.

YEAR 2018 ANNIVERSARIES

SOCIETY DATE

FASTING & PRAYER 15TH-19TH JANUARY

REVIVAL 4TH-7TH MARCH

GUILD OF STEWARDS 18TH FEBRUARY

GOODWILL SOCIETY 18TH MARCH

EASTER CANTATA 8TH APRIL

MOTHERS’ UNION 15TH APRIL

EGBE IRETI 22ND APRIL

YOUTH CHRISTIAN BAND 29TH APRIL

LADIES/GIRLS’ GUILD 29TH APRIL

CHRIST MORNING STARS 29TH APRIL

PRAYER WARRIORS/EVANGELICAL 13TH MAY

HARVEST LAUNCH 13TH MAY

YOUNG MEN CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION 27TH MAY

LADIES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 3RD JUNE

EGBE IFELOJU 10TH JUNE

ST. PETER’S BROTHERHOOD 17TH JUNE

CHRISTIAN LEAGUE 17TH JUNE

REVIVAL 24TH JUNE

OLUWA YIO PESE 1ST JULY

STATE / CULTURAL HARVEST 8TH JULY

CHRIST LITTLE BAND 8TH JULY

EGBE IYE & AKINMORIN (HARVEST) 15TH JULY

ELDERS FELLOWSHIP 22ND JULY

PRAYING BAND 22ND JULY

COMMUNITY HYMN SINGING (4.00PM) 22ND JULY

DIOCESAN DAY 29TH JULY

CHILDREN / YOUTH HARVEST 5TH AUGUST

ANGLICAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP 19TH AUGUST

PSALMODY 26TH AUGUST

CHRISTIAN COMPANIONS 26TH AUGUST

PROFESSIONAL HARVEST 2ND SEPT.

GOOD HOPE SOCIETY 2ND SEPT.

SCRIPTURE UNION 9TH SEPT.

ALTAR SERVERS GUILD 9TH SEPT.

VICAR’S 2ND PART ANNUAL LEAVE 2ND - 21ST OCTOBER

ADULT HARVEST 7TH OCTOTBER

LOVE FEAST 14TH OCTOBER

LADIES FRIENDLY SOCIETY 14TH OCTOBER

EGBE IRUGBIN 21ST OCTOBER

SHEPHERDS FOR CHRIST 21ST OCTOBER

MEDICAL SOCIETY 21ST OCTOBER

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

WOMEN’S GUILD 28TH OCTOBER

CHOIR FESTIVAL 28TH OCTOBER

LADY HELPER’S UNION 4TH NOVEMBER

GLEANERS HARVEST 11TH NOVEMBER

LADY WORKER’S UNION 11TH NOVEMBER

CHRISTIAN TORCH BEARER 18TH NOVEMBER

MEN’S FRIENDLY SOCIETY 25TH NOVEMBER

IRAWO SASA/SUN. SCHOOL 25TH NOVEMBER

ADVENT CAROL 2ND DECEMBER

CHRIST AUX. LADIES SOCIETY 2ND DECEMBER

REVIVAL (PRAISE MARATHON) 9TH-12TH DECEMBER

WOMEN’S THANKSGIVING DAY 9TH DECEMBER

PROGRESSIVE ARMY OF CHRIST 16TH DECEMBER

SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICE MINISTRY 16TH DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS CAROL 23RD DECEMBER

LIST OF HOME COMMUNICANTS

1. Chief Abiola Aiyeola - 14 Rosanwo Street, Aguda, Surulere.

2. Mama Deborah I. Agboola - Block 57, Flat 4, Ijaiye Low Cost

Housing Estate, Pen Cinema.

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

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

road, parallel Damigoro Street, Mushin. Lagos.

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

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

Round about Badia, off Olodan Street.

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

Apapa.

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

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

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

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

COMPARING THE PRESENT WITH THE FUTURE OF BELIEVERSYet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later. Rom. 8:18

Apostle Paul earlier in Roman 8:17 revealed to us that since “we are God’s children, we are His heirs and together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. But if we are to share in his glory, we must also share in Christ suffering.” It’s the perfect set up for what Paul reflect on in verses 18-30, which is the present suffering of our circumstances contrasted with the future glory of eternity in Heaven.

Glory connotes honor, splendor, or magnificence, and Paul told us that we are going to be glorified with Christ in eternity. But because Christ suffered on Earth, having his same inheritance means that we as believers are bound to suffer too.

However, Apostle Paul told us that he believes “the present suffering is nothing compared to the glory that is to be revealed to us.”

His main point to the believers today is that there is “hope”. We have hope in the glory of Christ, even if our current circumstances aren’t perfect.

Heb. 11:1 says that “faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen. It gives us assurance about the things we cannot see.” As he

detailed about creation groaning for the revealing of the sons and daughters of God (v. 21-23), he explained that our hope should be firmly established in Christ’s death and resurrection. This is our confidence, that even if our circumstances don’t appear to be glorious, “we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it” (v. 25).

For believers to have a confidence in eternal glory that is rooted in the truth, the first thing to do is to get real with God. Taking a look at our circumstances, and understand that Jesus Christ never promised any easy life for believers; he assuredly warned believers that there would be suffering. Reflecting on the truth of (Rom. 8:15) believers can confidently say that “we have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear, but a spirit of adoption as God’s children.” And God’s children are not victims to our circumstances.

In verses 26-27, believers are reminded that the Holy Spirit is constantly interceding on our behalf, as it “helps us in our weakness.” Two out of the three members of the Holy Trinity are constantly praying for us! That is powerful! We can partner with Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit’s intercession by speaking truth over ourselves and taking thoughts captive.

Verse 28 says “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Knowing who God is, that he is good, that he carried a promise to make the negative situations, the tragic situations, the seemingly hopeless situations, work for our good, can continue to fill us with hope. Because it is truly glorious that believers get to spend an eternity with a God who loves us enough to redeem us.

My prayer for us is that we would believe in our identity as sons and daughters of God. And any question marks, about our worth, adoption, inheritance, and our future would fall away as we come to know the heart of God. May God fill us with hope to believe in a good future and a glorious eternity, in-spite of our present circumstances and sufferings.

Revd. Samuel A. Idowu. CHURCH OFFICERS / CLERGY

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May you have a fruitful week!

Yours Truly,

VEN. C. E. O. AKINGBESOTE Vicar THE MOST REVD. DR. E.A. ADEMOWO, Ph. D; FNAL, OON DIOCESAN BISHOP OF LAGOS & DEAN EMERITUS, CHURCH OF NIGERIA