DIOCESE OF LAGOS WEST (Anglican Communion)

ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH FOUNDED IN 1996

41Rd, Festac Town, Lagos, Nigeria.

Email: info@allsaintsfestac.org

Website:allsaintsfestac.org

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2019 DIOCESAN THEME

THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY

FAITH Romans 1:17

SEXAGESIMA

FEBRUARY 16TH 2020

Sunday Theme

CHRIST OUR HEALER

COLOUR: GREEN

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. 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

8.00AM HOLY COMMUNION

THEME: Christ Our Healer

CELEBRANT: Vicar

PREACHER: Vicar

OLD TESTAMENT: Barr. Joyce Oduah

EPISTLE: Mrs. Remi Ogunlaja

GOSPEL: Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks

INTERCESSOR: Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah

Processional Hymn: C.H 192

Worship Songs

The Preparation to Penitence

O.T. Reading: 2Kings 5:1-14

Psalm 77:1-15

Epistle: James 5:13-16a

Gospel: Mark 2:1-12

Nicene Creed-Intercession

Hymn before sermon: C.H 502

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: Mrs Nkiruka Maduabuchi, Birthday

thanksgiving.

Closing Prayer & Benediction

Notices

Withdrawal Hymn: C.H 188

INTRODUCTORY SENTENCE

Search me O God and know my hear6t, try me and know

my thoughts. Psalm 139:23

COLLECT FOR THE WEEK

Almighty and everlasting God, Whose Son Jesus Christ

healed the sick and restored them to wholeness of life,

look with compassion on the anguish of the world, and by

Your healing power make whole both men and nations;

through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

POST COMMUNION SENTENCE

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the

Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor,

He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to

proclaium the year of the Lord’s favour. Isaiah 61:1

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

CHRIST OUR HEALER

MARK 2:1-12

Paralytic were very common in biblical times. Medical

report was not available for such disabled people and their

only hope was divine intervention. This passage tells about

a paralytic and the story deals with three principles for

having an encounter with God.

1. Extraordinary faith and persistence: They were

determined not to turn back when they had taken

a load of troubles by carrying the paralytic across

the dusty roads of that area.

When they got to the house where Jesus was, the

entrance was blocked and they were unable to get

in. it seemed as if all hope was lost. Then they had

only two options. To go back or find an alternative

way to enter the house.

However, extraordinary faith was the source of

their persistence. Hence, their faith in God

motivated them to overcome the barriers. More

so, faith develops perseverance (James 1:3).

Besides, when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the

paralytic, son your sins are forgiven thee (2:5). This

was based on the fact that they maintained

persistence (Matthew 7:7-8).

If your faith is true and genuine you will never give

up, because you know that God never give up.

Faith without action is dead (James 2:7). Someone

said “winners never quit and quitters never win”.

2. Forgiveness for sin: Jesus did not address the

paralytic’s direct need for healing because, he

wanted to clarify that man’s suffering rest on

separation from God. Sin is not the source of every

sickness; however, forgiveness for sin escorts

physical healing.

Though Jesus can forgive your sin, but religion,

custom and rituals cannot, neither can they bring

healing. Jesus alone has the authority to forgive sin

for he is from God. Therefore, I urge that you

humble yourself even as you are seated here

listening to the word of God. Repent and accept

your need for Jesus, a mediator to restore your

broken relationship with God.

3. The paralytic obeyed Jesus

“I tell you get up, take your mat and go home”, he

got up, took his mat and walked out in full view of

them all (Mark 2:11-12).

True faith demands action out of obedience. The

statement must have sounded too extreme to the

others, but the paralytic didn’t ask a question. He

did his own part, his friends did theirs persistently

and passionately. While God compassionately and

faithfully did his part, as the paralytic obediently

fulfilled his own role.

Brethren now is the time for you to take a step

forward in faith and in obedience to meet Christ

the healer for your divine healing from sicknesses,

infirmities, afflictions, poverty and failure

Remember, Christ is our healer. For us to enjoy his

healing, we must have extra-ordinary faith and

persistence, forgiveness of sin, receive forgiveness

and be obedient to his word.

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 widens God’s smile The Lord loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 2:7). It delights Him to see His people gladly opening their hearts and hands to provide for the needs of His Church and indeed of all His creatures. Through Paul, God repeatedly commends and praises those who gave of their funds and of themselves to Gospel work (2 Corinthians 8:1). There’s nothing that makes a Christian happier than knowing that she’s made God happy, and happy giving 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 17th Feb. 2020 i) Morning Showers – 6.00a.m-7.00a.m

Colour: Green Celebrant: Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah Minister: Vicar Epistle: 2Tim. 1:15-2.13 Ezinne Rita Ugoh Gospel: John 12:27-36a Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks

Tuesday 18th Feb. 2020

i) Morning Showers – 6.00a.m-7.00a.m Colour: Green Celebrant: Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks Minister: Vicar Epistle: 2Tim. 2:14-26 Mrs. Remi Ogunlaja Gospel: John 12:36b-50 Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah

ii) Bible Study: 6:30pm Wednesday 19th Feb. 2020

i) Morning Showers – 6.00a.m-7.00a.m Colour: Green Celebrant: Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah Minister: Vicar Epistle: 2Tim. 3:1-17 Eng. Segun Ilori Gospel: John 13:1-20 Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks

ii) Prayer Alter: 6:30pm Thursday 20th Feb. 2020

i) Morning Showers – 6.00a.m-7.00a.m Colour: Green

Celebrant: Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks Minister: Vicar Epistle: 2Tim.4:1-8 Mrs.Fasawe Mosunmola Gospel: John 13:21-30 Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah

ii) Healing & Deliverance:6.30pm Friday 21st Feb. 2020

i) Morning Showers – 6.00a.m-7.00a.m Colour: Green Celebrant: Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah Minister: Vicar Epistle: 2Tim. 4:9-12 Mrs. Bola Fawole Gospel: John 13:31-38 Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks

Saturday 22nd Feb. 2020

i) Morning Showers – 6.00a.m-7.00a.m

Colour: Green

Celebrant: Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks

Minister: Vicar

Epistle: Phil. 1:1-11 Ezinne Rita Ugoh

Gospel: John 18:1-14 Rev. Osundeyi H.

ii) Weddings: 10am and 12pm

VACANCY

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. NOTICE OF YEAR 2020 VESTRY MEETING/ELECTION

The church vestry meeting and election will come up today, closed yesterday, Saturday 15th 2020,12am. NOTE: The following conditions to be satisfied by those who desire either to serve as church wardens or to be elected into the PCC:

He/She must be a communicating communicant He/She must be a subscribing member of the

church He/She must not be a member of any secret

society or cult as defined in Canon XVII (5) of the constitution of the Church of Nigeria 2002(as amended)

He/She must be a person of godly character and conduct.

It is the responsibility of those nominating persons to contest for election into the PCC to ensure that those they are nominating have fulfilled the above listed conditions.

In the light of this, it is very important to note that no church can grow above the level of her leadership and so the spiritual growth of our church is not the responsibility of the Vicar alone but the responsibility of every one of us. The PCC is the leadership body of the church and so if our church is to grow spiritually - PCC members must be God fearing, they must live exemplary Christian lives and they must represent the church well at all times both within and outside the church. Producing this quality of leadership is the responsibility of all and not that of the Vicar alone. What therefore must we do for this quality of leadership to evolve? 1. Do not for whatever reason nominate or sponsor people of no or low integrity to contest for position 2. Take an interest in those presenting themselves or those being nominated for election and if you have information regarding why they are not suitable for such position, don't just assume that the Vicar knows come forward and share your information 3. If you consider yourself qualified to serve, stop hiding and present yourself for service, you need not wait for nomination, nominate yourself and get people to back it sponsor your nomination 4. Make sure that you are available on the day of vestry election to vote and be voted for. 5. Pay your church subscription at the right time in order to be able to fulfil item (4) and (5) above.

6. Pray that God will choose for himself those that he seeks to use for the growth and development of his church. 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 1st Thursday of the Month. We meet at COP by 6pm 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, 23RD

FEB. 2020, QUINQUAGESIMA

COLOUR: Green

7AM HOLY COMMUNION

THEME: Repent and be saved

CELEBRANT: Vicar

PREACHER: Vicar

OLD TESTAMENT: Ezinne Rita UGOH

EPISTLE: Mrs Bola Fawole

GOSPEL: Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah

INTERCESSOR: Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks

10AM MATTINS

THEME: Repent and be saved

CANTOR: Vicar

PREACHER: Vicar

OLD TESTAMENT: Mrs. Patience Okorocha

NEW TESTAMENT: Mr. Abuchi Iwuji

INTERCESSOR: Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah

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: oladelo@gmail.com

2. For Welfare Matter/Elderly Ministry 3. For Evangelism Programme

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. Information & 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 Empowerment 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 Committee Sis. Joyce Oduah - 08033067006 22. Maintenance Committee

Eng. Ayo Fawole 08023014370 23. Prison & Hospital Ministry

Sis. Helen Ohikhena - 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