2020 diocesan theme the just shall live by faith
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DIOCESE OF LAGOS WEST (Anglican Communion)
ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH FOUNDED IN 1996
41Rd, Festac Town, Lagos, Nigeria.
Email: [email protected]
Website:allsaintsfestac.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/allsaintsfestac.
Youtube: All Saints Festac
2020 DIOCESAN THEME
THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY
FAITH Romans 1:17
LENT 2
MARCH 8TH 2020
Sunday Theme
THE SUFFERING SERVANT
COLOUR: VIOLET
SUNDAY UKAEWEN EVANS IHUNYERE
Music Director/Choirmaster Organist/Asst. Choir master
BRO. OYEYEMI OYETOLA BRO. THANKGOD IFEDIORA
Church warden Church warden
REV. CHUKS AJUDEONU
REV. CANON HEZEKIAH OSUNDEYI
Curates
REV. CANON OLADELE ODUMOSU
Vicar
VEN. KELVIN ‘TOPE TAPERE Ph.D.
Archdeacon of Festac Archdeaconry
THE RT. REV. DR. JAMES OLUSOLA ODEDEJI
The Lord Bishop, Diocese of Lagos West
PLEASE TAKE A COPY FOR YOUR STUDY
SERVICES FOR SUNDAY
7AM HOLY COMMUNION
THEME: The Suffering Servant
CELEBRANT: Vicar
PREACHER: Revd Chuks Ajudeonu
OLD TESTAMENT: Mrs. Bola Fawole
EPISTLE: Mrs. Patience Okorocha
GOSPEL: Rev. Canon Osundeyi Hezekiah
INTERCESSOR: Bro. Joshua Madu
Processional Hymn: C.H 220
Worship Songs
The Preparation to Penitence
O.T. Reading: Isaiah 53
Psalm 33:17-21
Epistle: 1 John 3:1-10
Gradual Hymn 222
Gospel: Luke 15:1-10
Nicene Creed-Intercession
Hymn before sermon: C.H 227
Sermon
The Peace
Offertory: Choruses
Eucharistic Prayers
Administration - Worship (Youth Band)
Ablution
Post Communion Prayers
Offering: Choruses
a) Tithes, Sunday Offering, building, Covenant seed,
Welfare envelopes
Thanksgiving:
Closing Prayer & Benediction
Notices
Withdrawal Hymn: C.H 233
10AM MATTINS
THEME: The Suffering Servant
CANTOR: Vicar
PREACHER: Rev’d Canon Hezekiah Osundeyi
OLD TESTAMENT: Mrs. Nkeiruka Ibekwe
NEW TESTAMENT: Mr. Abuchi Iwuji
INTERCESSOR: Rev’d Chuks Ajudeonu
Processional Hymn: C.H 220
Worship Songs
Call to Worship
Psalm 119:73-88
O.T. Reading: Amos 3
Venite
N.T. Reading: Matt. 26:31-56
Creed-Intercession
Hymn before sermon: C.H 227
Sermon
Offering: Choruses
a) Tithes, Sunday Offering, building, Covenant seed,
Welfare envelopes
Thanksgiving:
Closing Prayer & Benediction
Notices
Withdrawal Hymn: CH 233
INTRODUCTORY SENTENCE
A great prophet has risen among us; God has visited his
people. Luke 7:16
COLLECT FOR THE WEEK
Eternal God, Whose glory it is to have mercy! Be gracious
to all who have gone astray from Your ways, and bring
them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to
embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of Your
Word, through Jesus Christ Your Son, who with You and
the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, One God, for ever and
ever. Amen.
COLLECT FOR THE SEASON
Almighty and merciful God, You hate nothing that You
have made and forgive the sins of all those who are
penitent. Create in us new and contrite heart, that
lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness,
we may receive from You, the God of all mercy, perfect
forgiveness and peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
POST COMMUNION SENTENCE
My heart says of You, “Seek His face”! Your face O
Lord, I will seek. Psalm 27:8
2020 PROPHETIC PRAYER
2020, my year of riding on eagle’s wing as I walk by
Faith. Exo. 19:4, Rom 1:17
A. Prayers for the Anglican Communion and for
Christian Denominations and Organizations
i. Pray for The Primate, Church of Nigeria Anglican
Communion - Most Rev’d Nicholas Okoh and His
family.
ii. Pray for The Archbishop, Ecclesiastical Province of
Lagos - Most. Rev’d Dr. Michael Fape and his family
iii. Pray for The Rt. Rev. Dr. James Olusola Odedeji, his
family and all members of the Diocese of Lagos West
B. Prayer for All Saints Anglican Church
i. Pray for the Vicar, the assisting Priests and their
families.
ii. Pray that the power of God will break negative habits in
our life and give us grace to live right before him daily
iii Pray to the Lord To grant unto us the grace to walk in
His statutes and to keep His judgments.
iv. Pray that God will grant unto every one of us the grace
to abstain from the works of the flesh and to fully
embrace the life in the Spirit.
v. Pray that the reign of the flesh over the Spirit in our life
will be fully terminated
vi. Pray that God in His mercies will make us a partaker of
the reward reserved in heaven for His saints
vii. Pray for all those celebrating their birthdays or other
positive anniversaries this week that the Lord will
continue to give them reason to remain joyful
viii. Pray for the sick, the homeless, the jobless, the barren,
spinsters and bachelors and all those in divers need that
God will supply their needs according to His riches in
glory.
ix. Pray for our country that God will breathe his breath in
our leaders for His purpose to be fulfilled paving way
for peace and unity in our land.
vii. Pray that God will execute judgement on all who are
promoting unrest and violence in our nation
viii. Pray that God’s rod of judgement will be stretched out
against all sponsors of evil, wickedness, killing of
innocents and all ungodly works in this nation.
D. Prayers for individual Families within the All Saints
Household:
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
THE SUFFERING SERVANT
ISAIAH 53
In at least ten places, New Testament writers identify Jesus
as the suffering servant. In one instance, Philip corrects an
Ethiopian official who wonders if the servant refers to an
ancient prophet (Acts 8:26-35). Isaiah 49-55 includes vivid
scenes of the servant’s sufferings, predictions that find
fulfilment in Jesus’ death on the cross.
Indeed this chapter reads almost like an eyewitness
account of Jesus’ last days on earth, even though it was
composed centuries before Christ’s death. The physical
description, the only physical description of Jesus in the
Bible is shocking. The servant “had no beauty or majesty to
attract us to him” he was “like one from whom people hide
their faces” (Isa. 53:2-3).
As this chapter foretells, Jesus did not open his mouth to
answer his accusers at his trial. He left no descendants. He
was cut off in the prime of life and, thanks to a gracious
friend, was buried in a rich man’s tomb. But that was not
the end; after three days he saw the light of life.
According to Isaiah, the servant dies for a very specific
purpose: “He was pierced for our transgressions” (Isa.
53:5). He takes on pain for the sake of others, for our
sakes. His wounds, an apparent defeat, make possible a
great victory. His death seals a future triumph, a time
when all that is wrong on earth will be set right.
Isaiah 53 forms an underlying foundation for much New
Testament theology. For example, verse 5 of this chapter
claims that the servant’s wounds heal us. The apostle
Perter explains it this way: When Jesus died on the cross,
his suffering and death “healed” us from our sins, enabling
us to live for righteousness (1Peter 2:24)
What therefore must we do in response to the suffering
servant?
1. We must accept Jesus Christ, the servant, and his
sacrifice
2. We must respond to his sacrifice by sacrificially
offering ourselves.
In Philippians 2:5-11, the apostle Paul says that those who
receive Jesus are to imitate him by giving up their rights
and take on the very nature of a servant. Essential to Jesus’
generosity was willingness to give by taking upon himself
the griefs and sorrows of others.
3. We must eagerly prepare to meet Him at his
second coming. (1 John 3:3)
FINANCIAL OBLIGATION Covenant Seed N500/Month
Class Fees N5, 000.00
(Unemployed Youth) N1,000.00
Church of Nigeria Fund N5,000.00
Ajayi Crowther University N1,000.00
Festac/Iba Diocese N1,000.00
Women Fees N5,000.00
CHAPLAINCIES
ELDERLY MINISTRY
Parishioners that are 60 years and above should please
register their names with the Elderly Ministry. Parish
Coordinator. Abuchi Iwuji-08024428443,08160439999.
The Elderly Ministry members meet every Wednesday at
5pm at the Church Auditorium for Health talks, Old Age
Management, Physical Education, games and general
recreation.
WELFARE MINISTRY
Giving strengthens our faith* Faith is like a muscle, the more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes. Sometimes God uses our finances to test our faith. Have you ever had to decide between paying a bill or giving? The best time to give is when it hurts. 1kings 17:12-14, told us of a woman who had just a single meal for only herself and her son, but she gave out the food to prophet Elijah. This woman was down to her last meal but she exhibited faith in God by giving out the ffood
to a prophet and God met every of her need, she never lacked again. God is daring us to give and see how he will bless us. Support Welfare Ministry as required by God. Help take care of the poor, aged & needy. For Welfare Donations & other matters contact the chairman (Godwin Njoku 08033043569), Vicar, any Priest, EXCO of Welfare or Church Office. GOD REWARDS ALL CHARITABLE WORK! All Blessings in Christ our Lord to you! HOSPITAL/PRISON MINISTRY Parishioners interested in joining the Ministry should register their names with the co-ordinator: Sis. Helen Ohikhena:08160976144 Visitation holds every 4th Saturday of every month @ 10am. CHURCH CLINIC DAYS:
EVERY OTHER SATURDAY @4PM
The following will be on duty:
DOCTORS
Dr.(Mrs) Evyln Abraham
PHARMASIST:
Pharm Ken Amorha
Pharm Sam. Owoseni
Pharm Dr. (Mrs) Chizoba Nwankwo
NURSES:
Mrs. Christianah Falokun
Mrs. Bola Fawole
Mrs. Ugoh Amobi
Mrs. Janeth Ologundudu
MED. LAB. SCIENTIST: Mrs Ngozi Asinobi
MED ASSISTANT: Miss. Adaobi Obiako
OTHER STAFF: MR. JAMES OKPARAJI
MR. DENNIS MBARA.
REDEMPTION OF PLEDGES & VOWS
Pay all your outstanding Vows and Pledges. It is a Sin to
make pledge or vow and refuse to redeem it. Deut. 23:21-
22, Num. 30:2.
CHURCH NEEDS
URGENT NEEDS
1. 4 Trips Sand @ #15,000= #60,000
2. 2000 Blocks @ 220= #440,000
3. 50 Bags of Cement @ #2,700= #135,000
4. All Labour = #500,000
5. 28 Windows at #28,000 each
The church is calling for willing individuals to sponsor the following:
1. Weekly Bulletin 2. Weekly diesel consumption
Anyone interested in sponsoring any of the items listed above should please see the Vicar for more details. BIBLE SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (BSN)
Interested parishioners who want to be members of BSN
Festac Auxiliary should meet Mr. Abuchi Iwuji.
08160439999
JOIN US THIS WEEK FOR OUR WEEKLY PROGRAMMES Monday 9th March. 2020 i) Morning Showers – 6.00a.m-7.00a.m
Colour: Violet Celebrant: Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah Minister: Vicar Epistle: 1Cor. 4:8-21 Ezinne Rita Ugoh Gospel: Mark 3:7-19a Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks
Tuesday 10th March. 2020
i) Morning Showers – 6.00a.m-7.00a.m Colour: Violet Celebrant: Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks Minister: Vicar Epistle: 1Cor. 1:5:1-8 Mrs. Remi Ogunlaja Gospel: Mark 3:19b-35 Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah
ii) Bible Study: 6:30pm Wednesday 11th March. 2020
i) Morning Showers – 6.00a.m-7.00a.m Colour: Violet Celebrant: Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah Minister: Vicar Epistle: 1Cor. 5:9-6.8 Eng. Segun Ilori Gospel: Mark 4:1-20 Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks
ii) Lenten Service: 6:30pm Thursday 12th March. 2020
i) Morning Showers – 6.00a.m-7.00a.m Colour: Violet
Celebrant: Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks Minister: Vicar Epistle: 1Cor. 6:12-20 Mrs.Fasawe Mosunmola Gospel: Mark 4:21-34 Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah
ii) Healing & Deliverance:6.30pm Friday 13th March. 2020
i) Morning Showers – 6.00a.m-7.00a.m Colour: Violet Celebrant: Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah Minister: Vicar Epistle: 1Cor. 7:1-9 Mrs. Bola Fawole Gospel: Mark 4:35-41 Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks
Saturday 14th March. 2020
i) Morning Showers – 6.00a.m-7.00a.m
Colour: Violet
Celebrant: Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks
Minister: Vicar
Epistle: 1Cor. 7:10-24 Ezinne Rita Ugoh
Gospel: Mark 5:1-20 Rev. Osundeyi H.
VACANCY
1. A new reputable Laundry/Cleaning Services
Company need the Service of thye following:
A female receptionist who has a very good
knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel and
Corel Draw.
Sales representative officers.
CV to [email protected] or drop it at classic Wash and
cleaning Services, 321 Road, A close. For more details and
enquiry, call 09077461907, 07066332386
2. There is a vacancy for security job in a newly
established security outfit (TRIPLE SQUAD
INTELLIGENT GUARD LTD). Interested persons
should submit their application in person to the
address below: Triple Squad Intelligent Guard Ltd,
5th Avenue GH Close, plot 1445, Festac town Lagos.
Tel:07037992333
NOTICES
1. We welcome all those worshipping with us for the first time. Please see the vicar or any of the priests for membership information if you desire to become a member of the church. 2 ATTENDANCE AT WEEKLY PROGRAMMES Weekly Programme is very important, please attend promptly to receive your blessings – Daily morning showers, Bible Study, Prayer meeting (Prayer altar) and all others. CHURCH ACCOUNTS
You can pay directly into the following accounts
designated for each purpose:
Account Name: All Saints Church Festac
S/No Account Number Bank Purpose
1 0059951248 Sterling Offering, Thanksgiving, Covenant Seed, Tithe, Building Fund, & Others
2 0063206493 Sterling Project
3 0046594940 Diamond Harvest
4 0046671199 Diamond Welfare
ALL PAYMENTS TO BE MADE TO APPROPRIATE PERSON IN THE CHURCH OFFICE AND RECEIPT COLLECTED ACCORDINGLY.
CHURCH SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE
1. Evensong 1st
Sun. 6pm-7pm
2. Community Hymn Singing 2nd
Sunday 6pm
3. Family Evening: 3rd
Sunday 6pm
4. Youth Drama Night: 4th
Sunday 6pm
5. Night of Praise & Testimony: 5th
Sunday 6pm
CHURCH SERVICES
1. 1st
Sunday 7am&10am: Holy Communion
2. 2nd
Sun. 7am: Holy Communion: 10am: Mattins
3. 3rd
Sunday: 7:am &10am – Choral Communion
4. 4th
Sunday: Holy Communion: 10 Mattins
5. 5th
Sunday (Youth Sunday): 7am: Holy Communion
10am: Mattins
WOMEN’S CORNER
1. Women Prayer meeting holds every Monday at
6.00pm in the Church auditorium
2. Christian Mothers’ annual levy is N5,000
3. Women of Grace (Widows) meet every 3rd
Thursday of the Month by 5.00pm
4. Archdeaconry Women day of Prayer and Fasting holds every 2nd Saturday of the month. We meet at All Saints between 7-8am to pray
5. Young Wives meeting holds every 3rd Saturday of
the month. Time: 4.00pm
6. Women’s Bus is available for Hire. For details see
any of Mama Yards or Church Office
7. Register with any of the priest’s wives if you are
interested in Women’s Guild and or Mother’s
Union enrolment this year
You can pay to the following women’s Accounts:
S/N ACCOUNT BANK PURPOSE
1 2008536541 FIRST 5,000 Annual
Due
2 0059430699 STERLING Minimum of
20,000 Bus
Project
ARCHDEACONRY NEWS
1. Men’s Prayer Meeting : First Saturday of the
month @ COP. Time-7-8am
2. Women Prayer Meeting: Second Saturday of the
Month @ All Saints 41 Road. Time 7-8am
SERMON NOTES
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DIOCESAN ANTHEM
1. Diocese of Lagos West Glory marching on In unity stand we all Forward, working, praying Onward tell the story Keep the faith in Christ Our hopes firmly anchored, On our Christ the King 2. Praise and thanks we owe Thee for Your loving grace, Daily spread Your Gospel; For Your second coming, Forward be our watchword, Climb from height to height. Honour, virtues, merit, Glory be to Thee. TELL THE STORY KEEP THE FAITH (3ce) SUMMARY OF SERVICES FOR NEXT SUNDAY
SUNDAY, March 15th
2020, Lent 3
COLOUR: Violet
7AM HOLY COMMUNION
THEME: Christian Discipleship
CELEBRANT: Vicar
PREACHER: Rev. Canon Osundeyi Hezekiah
OLD TESTAMENT: Barr. Joyce Oduah
EPISTLE: Mrs. Remi Ogunlaja
GOSPEL: Rev. Chuks Ajudeonu
INTERCESSOR: Mrs. Okafor Blessing
10AM HOLY COMMUNION
THEME: Christian Discipleship
CELEBRANT: Vicar
PREACHER: Rev. Chuks Ajudeonu
OLD TESTAMENT: Mrs. Fasawe Mosunmola
EPISTLE: Ezinne Rita Ugoh
GOSPEL: Rev. Canon Osundeyi Hezekiah
INTERCESSOR: Bro. Chris Ikezue
ATTENDANCE FOR LAST WEEK SUNDAY TIME MALE FEMALE CHILDREN TOTAL
SUNDAY SERVICE Holy Communion 7AM Holy Communion 10AM
TUESDAY Bible Study 6.30pm
WEDNESDAY Mid-Week Comm. 6.00am
Prayer Altar 6.30pm
THURSDAY Healing & Deliverance: 6:30pm TO REPORT CRIME, PLEASE CALL
NOTE (All contact number are subject to change) Area Commander, Area E - 08020823885 DPO Festac - 08107977717/08129877771 SO 08137399204/08062293768 DTO - 08033778954 DPO Trade Fair - 08033001893 Neighbour Watch - 08033083567 O/C Anti-Robbery (Area ECHO) - 08037272443 SSS, Amuwo Odofin Unit - 08034944733 Civil Defence Corps - 07062981682 Zonal Commander LASTMA - 07025395492 Intelligence Officer 353 Battalion, Ojo - 08035624317 Intelligence Officer NNS WEY - 08032543622 Nigeria Immigration Service - 08033032268 CASHLESS POLICY The Government and our Diocese are encouraging cashless Policy. Therefore, you can pay your Tithes into the church Account. Just bring the teller forward on Sunday for prayers during offering time. Preferably, you also can give your CHEQUE. The church also now has a POS machine you can take advantage of this as well. CHURCH WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
DAYS PROGRAMME TIME LEADER MON Women Fellowship 6.00PM VICAR’S WIFE
Youth Fellowship 6.00pm
Tue. Victory Hour 6.00am Vicar
Bible Study 6:30pm
Wed. Communion services 6.00am Vicar
Prayer hour 6.30pm
Thur. Healing & Deliverance 6.00pm
Fri. Vigil (last Fri. of the Month) 10.00pm
Mid-day prayer 12noon
Men’s Fellowship 6.30pm
Prayer Group 6.30pm
Choir practice 6.30pm
Sat. Baptism (1st Sat. of the
Month) 3.00pm
Choir Practice 6.30pm
Brigade Practice 4.00pm
Sun. Services as published
PCC Meeting (2nd
Sun. of the Month)
2.00pm Vicar
Young wives Meeting (4th Sun of the Month)
4.00pm
Confirmation & Baptism and New converts class
4.00pm
Praise &Worship and Testimony (Last Sun of the Month)
7.00am &10.00am
YOU NEED ANY HELP!
Please contact the Church office for all necessary
information and the office will direct you to the
appropriate person to help. Below are some contact
people
1. For Services or any other matter of the Church The Vicar Rev Canon Oladele Odumosu- 08032005701- Email: [email protected]
2. For Welfare Matter/Elderly Ministry
3. For Evangelism Programm The Vicar - 08032005701 Rev. Chuks Ajudeonu - 08060423252 Bro. Joshua Madu 08183398380
4. For Youth Ministry Rev. Hezekiah Osundeyi - 08054645136 Bro. Yemi Oyetola 07046180703
Bro. Chiemela Ezekwem 07069073581 5. For Children Ministry
Rev. Chuks Ajudeonu - 08060423252
Mrs. Ifoma Nwakobi - 0835767838
6. Project: Sir Eng. Samuel Echedom 08033522992 7. For Christian Mothers
Mrs. Adefunke Odumosu. - 08032015701 Mrs. Ireti Osundeyi - 08058050439 Mrs. Constance Ajudeonu - 08061521116
8. Fathers’ Guild The Vicar - 08032005701 Mr. Emma Njoku - 07089580000
9. For Choir Matters The Vicar - 08032005701 Mr. Evans Ihunyere - 08185180007
10. For Guild of Stewards Matters Rev. Hezekiah Osundeyi - 08054645136 Mr. Ononiwu Obinna - 08033060805
11. Bible Study Group Coordinator
Bro. Chinedu Ezinkwo - 08034003207
12. Security and Traffic Committee-
Mr. Eric Onwughara 07061514131
13. Informatin & Communication Mr. Gozie Emesiani 08035608798
14. Elderly Ministry Mr. Abuchi Iwuji 08160439999
15. Welfare Minstry Mr. Godwin Njoku 08033043569
16. Human Resources & Dev. Mr. Godson Adim 08035021194
17. Economic Empowerement Bro. Ededet Eton 08036127359 18. Education/Scholarship
Dr.Isaac Ngwube 08036486961 19. Fund Raising/Investment
Bro.Elochukwu Adibo 08038229492 20. Medical Ministry
Pham Ken Amorha 08128949558 21. Land & Property Documentation Committe Sis. Joyce Oduah - 08033067006 22. Maintenance Comittee
Eng. Ayo Fawole 08023014370 23. Prison & Hospital Ministry
Sis. Helen Ohikhana - 08160976144 24. Parish Secretary
Bro. Eton Ededet 08036127359 25. For Visitation Matters
The Vicar & the Priests The LayReaders
26. To contact the Wardens/Church Secretary Bro. Oyetola Oyeyemi - 07046180703 Bro. ThankGod Ifediora - 08082699777 Bro. Solomon Shogbuyi - 08028762877 Mrs. Chibuzor Chizurum-Azuh - 07031187027
27. Harvest Matters Vicar 08032005701 Lady Chiamaka Uzor 08033461532
28. Prayer Request Call or sms to 08032005701,08054645136, 08066423252
DIOCESE OF LAGOS WEST
OUR VISION
To be the leading Diocese in the Church of Nigeria in preparing
this nation for the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
To ensure a sustained growth in the number of Churches and
Worshipers within the Diocese
To continue to enhance the mode of Worship, teach and preach
the word of God in all our Churches thereby creating worshipers
fit for the Kingdom of heaven
To assist every member in understanding and practice of the 39
Articles of Faith.
To develop and inspire in every Church the principle of self-
sufficiency and Christian generosity, thereby ensuring a strong
and viable Diocese
To continue to promote peaceful and cordial relationship with
the other Dioceses and in particular the Diocese of Lagos in order
to ensure the success of our common commitment
OUR SLOGAN
Tell the story, keep the Faith