reprts to 2015 synod

SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

R E P O R T S T O T H E T H I R D S E S S I O N O F T H E E L E V E N T H S Y N O D .

“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” 01

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THE RT. REVD C.E. IDE, JPDIP.TH, N.C.E, B.A.(ED), M.L.S.

BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI.

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Title Page 01

2. Bishop's Photograph 02

3. Table of Contents 03

4. Reports from Cathedral/Archdeaconries 04

A. Cathedral of St. Andrew, Warri 04 – 08

B. Abraka Archdeaconry 09 – 16

C. Agbon Archdeaconry 17 – 22

D. Agbon- East Archdeaconry 23 – 28

E. Agbon-South Archdeaconry 29 – 34

F. Effurun Archdeaconry 35 – 44

G. Effurun – East Archdeaconry 45 – 51

H. Effurun – West Archdeaconry 52 – 56

I. Ekpan Archdeaconry 57 – 60

J. Ugborikoko Archdeaconry 61 – 65

K. Warri Archdeaconry 66 – 72

L. Warri -East Archdeaconry 73 – 78

M. Warri -West Archdeaconry 79 – 83

N. Warri -South Archdeaconry 84 – 89

O. Warri South - West Archdeaconry 90 – 96

5. Reports from Chapels 97 – 99

A. Chapel of the Advent, NNPC Complex, Ekpan 97 – 99

B. All Saints Chapel, Delsu, Abraka 100 – 103

C. Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Bishopscourt, Warri 104 – 105

D. Chapel of the Resurrection, D.D.P.A., Effurun 106 – 109

6. Diocesan Women Report 110 – 113

7. Council of Knights Report 114 – 116

8. Theological Colleges Reports 117

A. Ezekiel College of Theology, Ekpoma 117 – 119

B. Archbishop Vining College of Theology, Akure 121 – 126

9. Evangelism Report 127

A. Mission/Evangelism Report 127 – 138

B. A.A.P.S. Report 139 – 142

C. EFAC Report 142 – 145

10. Diocesan Prayer Band Report 146 – 149

11. Youth Work 150

A. A.Y.F 150 – 155

B. The Girls' Brigade 156 – 159

C. Anglican Children Ministry 160 – 163

D. Anglican Students' Fellowship 164 – 166

12. Anglican Grammar School, Okpara Waterside 167 – 170

13. Synod 2015 Bible Study 171 – 173

14. List of Delegates to the Third Session of the Eleventh Synod 174 – 181




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4. REPORTS FROM CATHEDRAL/ARCHDEACONRIES

THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW, WARRISYNOD REPORT FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2014 TO MARCH 2015 SUBMITTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI HELD AT ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, OKPARA WATER SIDE FROM

SATURDAY 2ND – WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY, 2015

My Lord Bishop,The Lords Spiritual and Temporal,Diocesan Officials,Houses of Clergy and Laity,Fellow Synod Delegates,Ladies and Gentlemen,Brothers and sisters

1. PREAMBLE: Praise be to God Almighty; for by His Mercy and Compassion we have been kept alive to be part of the 2015 Diocesan synod. May the name of the Lord forever be praised and glorified. We trust that the Good Lord will grant us a successful Synod this year.

2. OUR EXPECTATIONS: Our pursuit as a Cathedral remains the presence of God in our lives as a family of God's people and restructuring of our activities to ensure that every member of the Cathedral becomes a disciple of Christ. Our challenge and driving passion is to rescue lost souls. In regards to this, lots of Programmes and Activities are in place and also to uplift the Spiritual life of members; some of which are highlighted below:

a) Beginning the Year With The Lord: This is a 7-day Prayer and Fasting programme.b) Monthly Eagles Renewal Programmes: This is usually at the beginning of every

month, held only in the mornings 6a.m – 7a.m from Monday to Friday. It has been spiritually profitable to the people.

c) (40 DAYS OF LENT) For fasting and prayer: Which is held at the period of Lent.d) Divine Encounter Youth Forum: It is a fall out from our Weekly Divine Encounter

Programme, organized specially with the Youths as targets usually from various denominations with a view to improve on their ethical conduct and to facilitate a closer walk with God.

e) Weekly Divine Encounter: It is no news that the Lord has been wonderful all through, saving and delivering lives of people within and outside Cathedral; evident is the immense turnout of people and exceptional miracles. This is recorded weekly. May His Name be praised!

f) Mid-Year Revival Programme tagged Pastoric Week: This is aimed at appreciating God for the past months and to prayerfully trust the Lord for better exploit for the remaining part of the year.

g) 12-days Prayer Programme tagged: Eph-phatha. This programme comes once a year at the last month of the year – preparing members for the New Year.



“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.”

g) Evangelism: The various groups of the Church do engage in periodical two-by-two evangelism. This has positively affected the Cathedral.

4. FELLOWSHIP/GROUPS ACTIVITIES:i) A.A.P.S.: The Cathedral group observed their week as scheduled with a numerical

strength of 82 members. They attended the National and Zonal Crusades, Converts were won and a church planted. The Cathedral supported the AAPS work with the sum of N670,000.00 during the year under review.

ii) WORKERS' FELLOWSHIP: This group under the leadership of Evang. (Mrs.) Onyejekwe had a number of indoor spiritually uplifting programmes which includes Bible Studies, annual children end of year party, prayer and fasting programmes and several seminars for the members.

iii) EFAC: This is one of the Evangelical groups in the Cathedral. They join other members to visit newly planted churches for follow-up. They also attended their National Conference last year and carried out the group's scheduled activities for the year. The Cathedral spent N300,000.00 for the group.

iv) YOUTH WORK: There are several Youth groups in the Cathedral and they include the following: (i) AYF (ii) YMCA (iii) Boys' Brigade (iv) Girls' Brigade (v) Girls' Guild. The Youth of the Cathedral are very active and innovative. They are indeed a blessing to the Cathedral.

a) Anglican Youth Fellowship (AYF): Under this youth group there are other sub-groups such as (i) Drama group – this group preaches the gospel through drama, N200,000.00 was spent. (ii) AYF Choir: This group edifies and witness to people through song ministrations. They held their annual music festival programme tagged 'SINGSPIRATION'. The sum of N300,000.00 was spent by the Cathedral in the pursuit of their vision. (iii) AYF as a body held her annual Bible Study Conference, Youth Week and Leadership Retreat and other weekly activities. These programmes were soul enriching. The Cathedral spent N500,000.00 for the main body. They have a total of 162 members as at date. They bought 14 seater bus within the year.

b) YMCA Youth Wing: They organized special programmes for the Youths. The group was supported with N200,000.

c) Girls Guild and Girls Brigade: These are primarily girls related groups meant to prepare the girls spiritually and socially for the responsibility of motherhood and their role in the church tomorrow. The Priests' wives and other matured women work along with them in this regard. The Cathedral spent N195,500.00 for Girls' Guild and N91,700.00 for Girls' Brigade activities during the year under review.

d) Boys Brigade is doing well. The sum of N300,000.00 was spent by the Church for this group.

e) St. Andrew's United Football Club: A total of N487,500.00 was spent.

5. WOMEN'S WORK: The Cathedral women are making a giant stride. We are greatly encouraged with the commitment and zeal of the ministry of the women in the

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Cathedral. This is evident in both their physical and spiritual achievements. Amongst other achievements, the women during the year under review laid a foundation of a two story building a lay at Okwokoko along Agbarho Ughelli Road, this project is for commercial purpose. We are also encouraged with their charitable works at various levels especially in the areas of empowerment of the less privilege among the women. Apart from Mothers' Union and Women Guild, the various eight women groups: Sarah, Hannah, Deborah, Ruth, Dorcas, Esther, Rachael and Lydia groups are waxing strong in their care for the needy; they have always clothed the needy among them. In the year under review, the various groups were engaged in Mission Field visitations and made various donations to the newly planted churches. Their annual women convention tagged Daughters of Zion Women Convention remains one of the exciting spiritual activities of the Cathedral. They are looking forward to celebrating this year's Convention. You are all invited. We congratulate them and pray that they will grow from glory to glory. The Cathedral spent the sum of N200,000.00 to aid their work.

6. MEN'S WORK: The two Men Fellowships: Fathers' Union and Anglican Men Fellowship are waxing strong year after year. They meet every 1st and last Tuesdays of the month. Its membership strength is about 154 but only about 30 are actively involved in the sustainability of the fellowship. The Cathedral spent the sum of N100,000.00 to aid their work. We are also encouraged with the effort of the Fathers' Union of their strategy towards ensuring that young couples identify with the Union.

7. WELFARE: Apart from the various groups and fellowships Welfare work for members, the Cathedral is also engaged in serious Welfare work to members. The Cathedral Food Bank is functional. Cathedral spent N1,474,000.00 for the Welfare of her members and N197,830.00 for medical bills of needy members.

8. INVESTMENT: The expansion work in the St. Andrew's Nursery and Primary School has been completed and now in use. The Cathedral School has recorded a continued resounding success in External Examinations. The Cathedral Civic Centre building at its Fani-Kayode land is on-going; we hope to dedicate it before next Synod. The Cathedral Bookshop has more items in stock.

9. ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME FOR MEMBERS: In the year under review the Cathedral empowered members of the Church in various capacities. The sum of N1,426,400.00 only was spent.

10. ANGLICAN CHILDREN MINISTRY (A.C.M.): We keep thanking God for the Sunday School Teachers of the Cathedral; they are doing a great job in the lives of our children. The Cathedral has a well equipped crèche class for children between 1-3years. Our Youth Sunday Session Service is fully functional and exciting. The Cathedral spent N811,000.00 for the children department during the period under review.

11. DONATIONS: Church Organ VISCOUNT UNICO 700 (18,000,000.00) by Delta State Government

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S/N

OBITUARIES BETWEEN APRIL 2014 – MARCH 2015

1.

Mr. Pius Ezuzu

2. Mrs. Christiana Egone

3. Mr. Umukoro Freeborn

4. Mrs. Christiana Alende

5. Mr. Diamond Evivie

6. Mr. Peter Ogbekile

STATISTICS FOR THE PERIOD

S/N

PARTICULARS

APRIL 2013 -MARCH 2014

APRIL 2014 –

MARCH 2015

No. of Clergy

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Catechist 1 1

No. of non Clerical Workers 62 48

No. of Enquirers 100 66

No. of Baptized Infant s 68 128

No. of Baptized Adults 83 112

Registered Members 2507 2718

No. of Confirmed Members 92 85

No. of Mothers’ Union Admitted 33 22

No. of Women’s Guild Admitted 34 43

No. of Girls’ Guild Admitted 12 17

No. of Fathers’ Union Admitted 29 20

No. of Baptized Persons 251 491

No. of Communicants 1243 1328

No. of Marriages:

(a) According to Ordinance 37 37

(b) According to Blessing 27 13




MAJOR EVENTS/ACHIEVEMENTSThe Cathedral hosted the following major events during the period under review.1. New Year Service was held on 01/01/20142. Beginning the year with the Lord (A-7 Day Waiting Upon The Lord) Jan. 1-7, 2015.3. Cathedral Vestry Election was held on Thursday 20/2/20144. Daughters' of Zion Women Convention was held 16th -22nd June 2014; while

Diocesan Women Conference was held 16th – 20/7/14.5. The Revd. C.O.E. Ofunaba was sent-off and Revd Joseph Imudje was received on

10/8/14.6. Thanksgiving of Revd Canon Dr. & Mrs. E.A. Otobrise was held 31/8/14.7. The dedication of new Vicarage, Organ and Generator was held 31/8/14.8. Adult Harvest Thanksgiving on 2nd November 2014.9. Confirmation was held and 85 members confirmed, Women Guild – 43, Girls' Guild 17,

Mothers' Union – 22, Fathers' Union – 20.10. Eph-phata: 12 days Prayer Programme was held (journey into 2015) was held on 10th

– 19/11/14.11. A.Y.F. Singspiration was held 25th December 201412. Christmas service was held 25th December 2014.13. Fani-Kayode Project (Civic Centre) at roofing stage.

CONCLUSION: Thanks be to God who is always ready to help all those who look unto Him.

VEN. PAUL O.G. WHISKELVicar

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Sunday School Information:

(a)

No. of Sunday School Children

2200

2268

(b)

No. of Sunday Sch ool Teachers

50

50

FINANCIAL REPORT 1ST JANUARY – 31ST DECEMBER 2014

S/N

PARTICULARS AUDITED

2012

AUDITED 2013

AUDITED 2014

Income 193,412,543.00 227,358,050.00 301,893,539.03

Expenditure 186,587,424.00 196,584,856.00 288,441,385.61

Balance 6,825,119.00 30,773,194.00 13,452,153.42




ABRAKA ARCHDEACONRY

SYNOD REPORT PRESENTED TO THE SECOND SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD OF WARRI DIOCESE FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 2014 TO MARCH 2015

HOLDEN AT MATTHEW'S CHURCH, OKPARA WATER-SIDE FROM SATURDAY 2ND TO WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY, 2015.

My Lord Bishop and President of Synod,Diocesan Officials,Houses of Clergy and Laity,Distinguished GuestsFellow Synod DelegatesLadies and Gentlemen.

1.0 PREAMBLE To God, who gives His unlimited love and grace, immeasurable blessings and kindness be honoured and glorified for another session of the eleventh synod year. Amen.

2.1 SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES By His grace, all the churches in the Archdeaconry were seriously engaged in various spiritual and re-awakening programmes in the year under review. They include monthly and weekly early morning and evening revival services, weekly prayer and fasting, evangelism and monthly ingathering of Priestly/Workers prayer section and discussion.

2.2 HOME - CELL We are grateful to Ven. Biodun Oladosu who co-ordinates the Archdeaconry Home Cell. He visits and encourages various Home Cell groups. The Home Cell groups within the Archdeaconry are functioning very well. 2.3 CRUSADE: The Archdeaconry Church Workers in collaboration with the Archdeaconry A.A.P.S. held A – 3day open air crusade at Otorho - Abraka and four (4) converts were won unto Christ.

REPORT FROM CHURCHES1. ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH, EKREJETA-ABRAKAA. Church Building Project: The Church building project is ongoing. The tiling of the

Church floor is completed; work is being extended into the offices and vestries.

B. Home Cell: Home cell groups meet regularly, more intern is being developed with regular pre-study being done on weekly basis.

C. Welfare: The Church has not only given out food items to the needings on regular basis but also has empowered five members with N15,000 each to start small business outlets. The church has also aided some students to pay their school fees to the tune of N75,000.

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2. ST. JAMES ORIA, ABRAKA A. The New Church Building project has gone above window level and pillars are being

raised while looking forward to the pouring of cross- beam.B. Conversion of a juju Priestess. The conversion of Mrs. Edith Ejovi who has being in

African Traditional Religion of Igbe Shrine (Ogua) for over 30 years, has boosted the spiritual growth of the Church .

3. ST. BARNABAS CHURCH, URHUOKAThe Church Vicarage: The Church has almost completed her vicarage and the Vicar has managed to move in. There is also numerical and spiritual growth in the Church in recent time.

4. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, SANUBIChurch Vicarage: The vicarage interior has been plastered and painted with water tank installed. Their pastor has moved in.

5. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, ERHO-ABRAKAVicarage Building foundation Project: With the posting of a clergyman to the church, the church was able to lay the foundation of a vicarage building on Tuesday 30th of December, 2014. First, we are grateful to His lordship, Rev. C.E. Ide JP whose magnanimity made it possible and also to Sir Arch. E. Abulu for drawing the vicarage plan without any cost.

6. ST. PETER'S CHURCH, URHUOVIEThe Church Building roofing project that has been started developed a setback. After the roof longing those who promised zinks have not be able to redeem their pledges. We appeal to the Diocese especially MEC to come to our aid as the parlor they use for worship is becoming too small for them.

7. CHRIST THE KING CHURCH, ABRAKAThis is a fast growing Church within the University area that is worshipping in a rented apartment. We thank His Lordship, Rt. Rev. C.E. Ide JP and the Diocesan MEC for giving them a grant of One Million Naira (N 1,000,000) for the purchase of a piece of land for the Church Building.

8. ST. MATTHIAS' CHURCH, OTORHO - ABRAKAThis church is growing while their church building project is in progress.

9. ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, UGONO - ABRAKAThis church needs financial help to enable her to complete their church building that is at window level. Their worshipping room is becoming too small for the worshippers. We are grateful to Sir. Arch. Emokiniovo Umunadi for paying off the church's assessment and donation to the tune of N38,000.00.

10. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, POLICE STATION ROAD, ABRAKA This is another fast growing church, very close to campus III of the Delta State

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University, Abraka. The church foundation stone was laid on the 3rd of February, 2015 by His Lordship, The Rt. Rev. C.E. Ide JP and work has gotten to DPC level. The church is indebted in form of appreciation to Mrs. Ruth Okwa who not only gives financial support but also mobilizes her colleagues to contribute toward the growth of the Church Building in memory of her late father.

11. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, UMEGHE - ABRAKAThe Church is making progress. The church still worship in a temporary structure in the church land while the new church building is being built around the structure which has gotten to Intel level. The Church is grateful to Sir and Lady S.E. Usioma and Mr. Joseph Odjugo for their financial supports.

12. ST. JOHN'S THE BAPTIST CHURCH UMEGHE-ABRAKA The Church has no land and it was established beside a drinking parlot given to them by a convert. There can be no meaningful growth until the Church is relocated. We cry to the Diocese especially MEC to assist us to purchase a piece of land or at least relocate the church to another site as worshippers distaste the drinking parlot environment.

13. ST. MATTHIAS' CHURCH, UGONO ROAD, ABRAKAThis is a new church but is fast growing as it is close to campus III. The church is worshipping in a rented land where the temporary structure is built. But presently the land owner desires to sale the land. Again, we also appeal to the diocese especially MEC to come to our help in order to purchase this piece of land otherwise there will be no place of worship for the congregation of over seventy worshippers.

14. TRANSFIGURATION CHURCH, OBADUDU ROAD, ABRAKAThis church that was formerly at River Road Abraka was moved to Obadudu Road Abraka because of where it acquired her piece of land as a permanent site. We are grateful to MEC for the amount (N1,000,000.00) released for this purpose. A temporary structure has been erected on it where they presently worship.

15. ANNOUNCIATION CHURCH, UBRUARAGBA, ORIA-ABRAKAThis church is growing steadily even though that they still worship in temporary place.

16. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, URHUAGBESA - ABRAKAThis church is becoming too small for the members. The Church needs financial aid to buy plots of land surrounding her for expansion.

17. NEW ANGLICAN CHURCH, EKREJETA-ABRAKAThis Church was founded by the Anglican Student fellowship where some of them worship on Sundays. Efforts are being made to evangelize the area. They worship in a classroom in Abraka Commercial School, Ekrejeta. We are proposing to move this congregation to River Road Ekrejeta, Abraka.

18. WOMEN REPORTThe Archdeaconry Wom en are doing fine. They grouped themselves into smaller units,

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strengthening the smaller churches spiritually and financially. Within the year under review, the Archdeaconry Women organised a prayer conference titled: “Renew My Strength, Oh Lord.” We are grateful to Revd Biowa, the Archdeaconry's Women Chaplain for the good work he is doing among the Archdeaconry Women Fold. They also visited Motherless Homes with food stuff, money and clothes.

OBITUARIESThe following persons joined the saints triumphant during the year under review.

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S/N NAMES CHURCH

1. Revd Lucky O. Akin St. Philip’s Church Ekrejeta

2. Mr. Emanovwe Oderowho ”

3. Mrs. Esther Emebradu ”

4. Mrs. Juliet Akpofure ”

5. Mrs. Itohan Ogra ”

6. Mrs. Onokowhomomo Odorige St. Barnabas Church Urhuoka

7. Mrs. Cecilia Efedje Announciation, Ubruaragba-Oria

8. Mrs Odedede Smart Ofuyeta St. Philip’s Church Ekrejeta

ABRAKA ARCHDEACONRY FINANCIAL REPORT (AUDITED)

YEAR INCOME EXPENDITURE BALANCE

2013 2,225,645.00 2,214,754.95 10,891.00

2014 3,802,480 3,772,479 30,001

AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT FROM CHURCHES

S/N

NAMES OF CHURCHES

YEAR

INCOME

EXPENDITURE

BALANCE

1.

St. Philip’s Ekrejeta-Abraka.

2013

13,016,136.88

12,537,155.21

N 378,981.67

2014

13,135,508.95

13,253,899.84

N 61,909.11

2.

St. James Oria-Abraka.

2013

2,870,550.00

2,793,030.00

N 77,520.00

2014

3,142,847.36

2,928,060.00

N 214,787.31

3.

St. Barnabas Urhuoka.

2013

1,633,801.00

1,606,400.00

N 27,401.00

2014

2,381,020

2,371,740

N

9,280




4. St. Stephen’s Sanubi.

2013 626,330.00 609,110.00 N 17,220.00

2014 799,710 750,000 N 49,710

5.

St. John’s Erho-Abraka.

2013

636,062.00

659,290

(N

23,228.00)

2014 708,000.00 712,440 (N 4,440)

6. St. Peter’s Urhuovie

2013 285,405.00 180,725.00 N 104,680.00

2014 210,090 206,490 N 3,600

7. Christ The King, Abraka 2013 866,925.00 481,305.00 (N 531,090)

2014 1,121,575 1,752,665 (N 368,910)

8. St. Mathias Otorho-Abraka

2013 340,100.00 375,000.00 (N 37,900)

2014

311,215

380,870

(N 69,655)

9.

St. Andrew’s Ugono-Abraka

2013

129,255.00

61,450.00

N 67.805.00

2014

147,260

141,170

N

6,090

10.

St. John’s Police Station Road,

Abraka

2013

3,375,453.00

2,891,903.00

N 483,550.00

2014

1,593,705

1,898,185

(N

304,480)

11.

St. Paul’s Umeghe-Abraka

2013

367,450.00

321,170.00

N

46,280.00

2014

278,660

278,000

N

660

12.

St. John The Baptist, Umeghe II

2013

87,440.00

112,570.00

(N

25,130)

2014

83,915

153,560

(N

69,645)

13.

St. Matthias’ Old Ugono Road,

Abraka

2013

74,810.00

150,810.00

(N

76,000.00)

2014

196,000.00

211,385

N

15,385

14.

Transfiguration, Obadudu Road,

Abraka

2013

206,150.00

394,130.00

(N

187,980.00)

2014

203,175

189,270

N

13,905

15.

Announciation Ubruaragba, Oria-

Abraka

2013

336,735.00

326,715.00

N

10,020

2014

351,545.00

380,790

N

29,245.00

16.

St. John’s Church, Uruagbesa

2013

229,260.00

218,340.00

N

10,920.00

2014

271,135.00

259,350

N

11,785

17.

New Anglican Church, Ekrejeta

2013

-

-

-

2014

23,750

5,750

N

18,000




ABRAKA ARCHDEACONRY STATISTICAL REPORT

S/N

Particulars

Year

2012

2013

1

Number of Clergy

6

7

2

Number of Catechists

4

5

3

Number of Church Teachers

6

6

4 Number of Lay Readers 13 13

5

Number of baptized infants

64

67

6 Number of baptized adults 84 105

7 Number of Confirmees 37 82

8 Number admitted to Mothers Union 11 12

9 Number admitted to Women’s Guild 15 24

10 Number admitted to Girl’s Guild 43 27

11 Number admitted to Father’s Union

5

9

12 Number of registered members

1,908

2,114

13 Number of baptized persons

483

567

14

Number of Communicants

809

813

15

Number of marriages: (a) Ordinance

(b) Blessing

15

9

17

3

16

Number of Sunday School Children

450

447

17

Number of Sunday School Teachers

42

39

18

Number of Diocesan Missionaries/Evangelists

2

4

19

Number of Account Clerks

1

1




20 Number of Diocesan Financial Officers 1 1

21

Number of Deaths

7

22

Number of Inquirers

189

LIST OF DONORS

S/N NAME CHURCH DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

1.

Unanynmous

St. Philip’s Ekrejeta

A marble conducting

Desk and a front

N 350,000

2. Sir Emokiniovo

Umunade

St. Andrew’s Ugono Payment of Assessment

and donation

N 35,000

3. The Diocesan Christ the King Purchase of land N 1,000,000

4. MEC Transfiguration Purchase of land N 1,000,000

5. Mrs. Ruth Okwa St. John’s Police

Station Road.

Donation toward church

building project

N 118,500

6. Mrs. Elizabeth

Omaruaye

St. John’s Police

Station Road.

Donation toward church

building project

N 200,000

7. Sir & Lady

Emmanuel Abigor

St. John’s Police

Station Road.

50 bags of cement for

church building project

N 100,000

8. St. Peter’s Igbudu

Warri Women

Annonuciation Oria-

Abraka

A generating plant N 50,000

9. Engr. David Igbru Annonuciation Oria-

Abraka

Purchase of loud

speakers

N 50,000




CONCLUSION:We appreciate God for his enabling saving grace and the Priests and other workers for their unflinching support. The Lord has surely been faithful and has blessed us in every way in the midst of trying circumstances. We hope for the Lord's transforming visitations and divine manifestations in the year ahead. We wish the President of Synod and all Synod delegates a successful Synod deliberation in Jesus' matchless Name.

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Ven. R.M.U. Obegor Ph.D (JP)Archdeacon,

Abraka Archdeaconry.




AGBON ARCHDEACONRY

SYNOD REPORT FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2014 TO MARCH 2015 SUBMITTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI HELD AT ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH OKPARA WATER SIDE FROM


My lord Bishop,My lord Temporal,Diocesan Officials, House of Clergy and Laity,My Fellow Delegates,Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,

1. INTRODUCTION:.” Let all that I am praise the Lord. May I never forget the good things he does for me. “ Psalm 123 v 3 (New Living Translation).

2. ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH, OKPARA WATERSIDE: We highly appreciate God for the notable spiritual growth of members with the introduction of weekly morning Breakthrough Services, Divine connection, Wednesday Fasting and Prayer and counseling started on Wednesday 6th April 2014. We held revival programs to also uplift the spiritual lives of members. A preaching roster was also made for Lay-Readers and Evangelists to preach in churches around. The Prayer meetings meet regularly. However attendance by the men is very low.

The ACM prayer meeting holds regularly and they also fast during the last Saturday of every month. The church hosted the Anglican Communion Brigade (ACB) from 20th -22nd March 2015 successfully. The wilderness programme from 1st -7th January, 2015 was jointly held by the AYF and the Church. It was very successful.

Regular Visitation and Holy Communion for the elderly were carried out. We have started our food bank and some old persons have benefited from it

Home cell is now well attended after the Diocesan retreat for effective leadership of the operation of Home cells.

Vigorous developments are going on as the church is preparing to host the 2015 Synod-the new vicarage , the building of the Second wing of the church, renovating the altar, construction of toilets etc are on-going. We highly appreciate our generous donors.

The Church is in dire need of a bigger generator to carry all electrical gadgets.

3. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, OKPARA INLAND: The parish had two open-Air Revivals in April and December 2014 and some converts were won. The Church is growing remarkably-spiritually, numerically, financially etc as a result of various activities – All night, Monthly Breakthrough, Divine Encounter, revival service, fasting days. Lenten

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programme etc. The new church building is nearing completion for dedications we appreciate all who gave generously for the projects. Home cell is now properly organized.

4. ST. JAMES' OVIORIE-OVU. The Church recorded growth numerically, spiritually and financially through her various programmes: revival seminars, witnessing from house to house, etc. The home cell units are now very active. Charity Sunday was organized and items- clothes food shirts, etc. were distributed to the needy. The major challenge of the church is a bus for evangelism to expand the gospel to every part of the parish.

5. ST. JAMES' IGUN. Too boost the spiritual lives of the people the church organized visitations based on four zones for effective fellowship. The church also had revival, morning breakthrough, all nights etc. Evang. Luke Omugbe organized a crusade for 3 days. Work on the new vicarage is on going with the confidence that it will be completed before next Synod. The church appreciate the role played by his lordship & wife, The Rt. Rev. & Mrs. C.E Ide (JP)., the Archdeacon, Ven. V.A. Onosemuode, priests, St. James', Igun members, during the home call of the wife of their curate, Mrs. Helen Avroro. May her Soul rest in peace, Amen.

6. ST. JAMES' OLUDE. The church is growing steadily through her activities – revival, Breakthrough prayers, all nights, etc. The two group Home cells are doing well. We have four home cell groups functioning well. Family and Social meetings are hindrance to its growth. The Church is reconstructing the church and a new children chapel is being built by Mrs. Veronica Mowuba. The Vicarage also being renovated at the cost of four hundred thousand naira (N400, 000:00). The Spiritual lives of members have been uplifted by the ministrations of a Youth Mr. Ferdinand Ejaife who has gained admission into Adam Igbudu Christian Institute. He was sent to serve for three months. We pray that God should bless his ministry. Amen.

7. ST. PAUL'S EKPAN-OVU. Activities – All nights revivals fasting and prayers are responsible for the remarkable growth of the church. Two souls were won in one of the programmes. Work is going on in the new vicarage for plastering and ceiling. We have two groups of Home cells. The groups are having leadership problem. The church appreciates the Bishop, The Rt. Rev. C.E. Ide, (JP), the Archdeacon, Ven. V. A. Onosemuode (JP) for their fatherly care.

8. ST. ANDREW'S, OTUMARA Evangelistic and weekly programmes gave rise to the spiritual and numerical growth recorded. The church has one effective Home cell group. We hope to have another group very soon. The church's building is at roofing level now. We ask you to join to pray for its completion.

9. TRIUMPHANT CHURCH, OKOROGBA. We won some converts through our evangelistic, revival, All nights etc. programmes. We were able to formalize the acquisition of the church land and the church building has been roofed. We lack members to financed projects in the church. We depend majorly on outsiders during harvest – especially. The St. Andrew's Cathedral Warri. We shall continue to ask for

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help until the church building is completed. Unity is very desirable for the sustainable growth of the church, Please pray for us.

10. ST. PETER OKONURO: The Church recorded new converts through their Evangelism, revival, all night visitations etc. We carried out crusade during the year. A total number of eight (8) person were baptized the church building is now at roofing level. We appeal to the good people of God to help us complete the project.

11. ST. BATHOLOMEW, URHODO – OVU The church is growing spiritually. A distance and committed member, Chief Pius Idoghor single handedly bought a piece of land measuring 150” by 100” for a new church building and the foundation stone was laid on the 8th December 2015.

12. ST. JAMES AGBON RHORO. The church needs prayer for rapid spiritual, numerical growth, etc.. The home cell group is not doing badly.

13. ANNUNCIATION ASORO. In spite the challenges, the church is moving forward gradually. Revivals all nights e.t.c, were organized weekly and monthly. Home cell is also doing fine. The church needs financial support to do evangelism and purchase of musical instruments.

14. ALL SAINT OKOEMAKA This is a growing station founded by EFAC and it is growing steadily. Sixteen convert were recorded during the reporting year. The AYF of St. Andrew's Cathedral Warri boosted the spiritual life of members by donating musical instruments. They have now moved to its permanent site.

15. ST. JUDE OKOROKE-OVU. This is a growing church having 3 men and 7 women and 16 infants. St. Andrew's Cathedral Touch Bearer has helped the church to possess a piece of land measuring 200ft by 200ft. We appreciate the King Anigboro Evangelistic crusade for organizing a revival and two converts were won. We commend all those who gave us help.

OBITUARYThe following persons were called to glory

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S/N NAME

CHURCH

1

Mrs. Maria Ayoma

ST. Matthew’s, Okpara water side

2 Mrs. Helen Avroro ST. James’ Igun 3 Mrs. Ahie Chiefinyorherhe -do- 4 Mrs. Joseph Onokofa ST. Paul Ekpan –Ovu 5 Majimite Onogohworeyo -do-

6 Mrs. Christiana Onohwakpor ST. James’ Oviorie ovu

7 Mrs. Margret Eferigho -do-




CONCLUSION:The Agbon Archdeaconry is growing spiritually, numerically and financially. The reason for this growth is as a result of the transfer of vibrant young priests and catechists who worked tirelessly. We are grateful to God for the creation of Agbon South Archdeaconry. We are hopeful, with the challenge of his lordship, that more will be created in the near future.

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8 Mrs. Agnes Ovwigho -do-

9 Madam Ufuomonefe Omoyibo ST. James Olude

10 Mrs. Elizabeth Omaraye -do-

11 Madam Margaret Idisi

ST. Matthias Imodje

12 Mrs. Margaret Akpokiniovo

-do-

STATISTICAL REPORT

S/N

PARTICULARS

2013

2014 1.

Number of Clergy

9

7 2.

“ “ Deacons

1

Nil 3.

“ “ Catechists

19

7 4.

“ “ Church Teachers

13

1

5.

“ “ Lay-Readers

16

11

6.

“ “ Evangelists

7

6

7. “ “ Enquirers 105 119 8. Number baptize during the year

(a) Adults (b) Infants

242

93

107 79

9. Number confirmed during the year 104 94

10. Number of communicants 1555 940

11. Number of register members 3345 2350

12. Number of marriage

(a) Ordinance

(b) Blessing of marriage

5

Nil

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13. Number of attendance of Sunday School

2935

629

14. Number of Sunday School Teachers

21

21

15. Numbers admitted into Mother’s Union

13

7

16. Numbers admitted into women’s union

Nil

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17. Numbers admitted into Girls Guild

37

35

18. Numbers admitted into Father’s Union

4

6

19. Deaths during the year

8

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AGBON ARCHDEACONRY UNAUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT

ITEM 2013 2014

INCOME 2,868,746.68 2,441,086:13

EXPENDITURE 2,820,315.08 1,858,099:60

BALANCE 48,431:68 82,986.53

Our hosting the 2015 synod is the Lord's favour and not a task. Hence we depend on Him to succeed.

We highly appreciate His lordship, The Rt. Rev. C.E. Ide and our Mother- in- Israel, Mrs. P. Ide, for their prayer for us to succeed and numerous others who gave secretly and openly to succeed.

God bless you all abundantly. Amen.

Ven. Victor A. Onosemuode, JP.Archdeacon

Agbon Archdeaconry




AGBON-EAST ARCHDEACONRY



My Lord Bishop,My Lord's Spiritual and Temporal,Diocesan Officials,House of Clergy and Laity,My fellow Synod Delegates,Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen.

1. PREAMBLEI have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith, finally, there is laid up for me, the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge will give to me, on that day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. 2Timithy 4:7-8.

2. AGBON EAST ARCHDEACONRY The Archdeaconry is now made up of Eight Churches because of the creation of Agbon south Archdeaconry with headquarters at St. Luke's church Kokori inland, the Eight churches are as follows, St. Matthias Church Eku, St. Stephen's Church Orhono Eku, St. James Church, Eku market, St. Barnabas Church, off general hospital Eku, St, Mark's Church, Obagie, St. Peter's Church, Okoronohwohwakpor, St. Paul's Church, Okorunoho, St. John the Baptist Church, Echi Eku. All the remaining churches in the Archdeaconry are waxing stronger daily, with the wind of Evangelism which brings more converts to the churches.

3. EVANGELISMThe period under review, some evangelical groups visited the villages with their team and many converts were won. We wish to thank Agbon East Archdeaconry AAPS that started very well with their new executive, by moving from one village to the other for Revival work of the churches and Evangelism, may the good Lord bless them.

4. YOUTH WORKThe Archdeaconry A.Y.F. are still waiting for the Agbon Archdeaconry council to grant them authority to operate on their own. However all the youth work in the Archdeaconry is going on smoothly. The AYF, Boys Brigade, Girl's Brigade and Girls Guild, carried out all their programmes as planned within the period under review. Meanwhile all the churches organized their harvest with Revival to re-awaken their spirit.

5. WOMEN WORKThe women in Agbon East Archdeaconry are still waxing stronger in all their different activities; All the programmes planned for are successfully done. St. Matthias' women

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had not been able to buy the Bus they are planning to buy, we pray God to assist them to actualize their dream.

6.0. REPORT FROM CHURCHES IN THE ARCHDEACONRY

6.1. ST MATTHIAS' CHURCH EKUThe church ceiling work which is reported on going in the year under review has been fully completed; we give thanks to God for his mercy. The spiritual life of the church and his activities is growing. It is also glad to note that the numerical strength of the church has grown so much through so many committed Christian who devote themselves to the Lord. The tiles work of the church has been duly completed by Engr. Akpotor who was our last year Harvest chairman, may the good Lord bless him.

We wish to put on note the generosity of Sir & Lady Victor Aghwadoma to the church in particular, right now, he is single handedly completing the top of the church Office complex, as his retirement thanksgiving, we wish to appeal to the entire Diocese to appreciate him for us, because he has done well.

6.2. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH ORHONO, EKUThe church is already with the wind of revival since the posting of a new priest to them. The membership of this church is now growing with various Revival activities being organized from time to time. The church roof iron steel has been completed awaiting the long span to cover the roof, However, we wish to thank all the members of this church, for their co-operation, may the good Lord continue to bless them. We also need to thank the family of Late Justice Aghoghovwia for their contribution monthly towards the church building. May the Lord continue to sustain them.

6.3. ST. JAMES' CHURCH, MARKET AREA EKUThe church is waxing stronger in his activities. They are already worshiping in their permanent site, with a temporal structure built in the middle of the church for worship. They have started adding more blocks to the church building. It has gotten to window level. This church is a promising church in future.

6.4. ST. MARK'S CHURCH OBAGIEThis church is growing numerically and also waxing stronger in his activities. The piece of land donated to them by the community, has been utilized, and the foundation of the church house is laid on the 19th Nov. 2014 and the work of the building is going very fast.

6.5. ST. BARNABAS CHURCH, EKUThe church is waxing stronger and all the activities are going on smoothly as planned. The church foundation stone which was laid by the Bishop the Rt Rev Christian E. Ide since on the 6th March 2014, the work is progressing.

6.6 ST. PAUL'S CHURCH OKORUNOHOThe church is not growing because of the nature of the farm settlement the is situated;

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meanwhile the church bought musical instrument worth N105,000; to enhance the service of the church.

6.7. ST. PETER'S CHURCH OKORONOHWOHWAKPORThis church is growing through the effort of the youth of the community; Sir & Lady Victor Aghwadoma bought a piece of land for the church, for her building may the good Lord bless this family. The church Catechist John Ogedegbe bought a medium size generator for the church, for worship.

6.8. ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, ECHI EKUThis church is growing through revival and evangelism being organized by the missionary Evang Jackson Oruerakpo, they have moved to their permanent site, with a temporary structure for worship, pending when the church house will be completed.

7. OBITUARYIn Agbon East Archdeaconry the following people joined the Saints triumphant during the year under review

1. Mr. Godwin Emuakpeje - St. Matthias' Eku2. Mrs. Odinde Maria Ejefiere - “3. Mrs. Victoria Idibie - “4. Mrs. Afigo Ivwighrebunose - “5. Mrs. Elizabeth Agboghoroma - “6. Mrs. Dora Akpogheneobo - “7. Chief James Iyeke - “8. Chief Wilson Ishegbe - St. James' Eku9. Mr. Solomon Ehwarieme - St. Peter's Okonohwakpo

May their gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.

STATISTICAL REPORT

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PARTICULAR

2013

2014 1

Number of clergy

3

3 2

Number of Non Clergy

Catechist

Church teacher

Lay – reader

Missionaries / Evangelist

6 1 11 6

5 1 11 6

3 Numbers of Enquieres 65 71 4 Number of Baptised infants 92 95 5 Number of Baptized Adult 497 512 6 Number of registered members 645 655

7 Number of Comfirmees 50 24

8 Number of Father’s union admitted 2 4




9 Number of Mother’s union admitted 6 6

10 Number of women’s Guild admitted 23 15

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Number of Girl’s Guild admitted

36

23

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296

320

13

Number of Marriage

Ordinance

Blessing

19 8

21

7

14

Number of death

7

9

DONATIONS

S/

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NAMES OF DONORS

DECRIPTION

AMOUN

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Sir & Lady V. Aghwadoma

Completion of story building

office complex and 2nd phase

of ceiling work

2

Chief Oberikpaye Mayiwa

Middle size organ for choir

3

Engr A. Akpotor

Completion of church tiling

work

2,000,0

00

4.

Mr. & Mrs. Irhirhi

4 pillars of office complex

5.

Sir G. Orororo

1 pillars of office complex

6. Commissioner K. Okpara Cash Donation towards

Ceiling

500,000

7. Late Ven. O. Okpara 1 bundle of zinc (St. James

Eku)

8. Evang Mrs. J. Igben 1 bundle of zinc (St. James

Eku)

9. Late chief W. Ishegbe 5 bags of Cement (St. James

Eku)

10. Mr. & Mrs. Benson Efemini 1 bundle of Zinc

11. Evang Mrs. E. Okoro 1 trip of sand 7,000

12. Sir & Lady V. Aghwadoma Piece of land (150x100) for St.

Peter’s Okonohwakpo 300,000

13 Catechist John Ogedegbe Medium Size Generator (St.

Peter’s) 26,000

14 Okonohwakpo youth Lead Guitar 20,000

15 Okonohwakpo women

Alter cloth

16 Evang Mrs. E. Okpimah

1 trip of sand (St. James)

15,000




17 Sir & Lady V. Aghwadoma Towards church building (St.

James)

100,000

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Mr. & Mrs. Sunny Udi

5 bags of Cement “

“ 10,000

19 Eku community

6 long pews

20 Sir & Lady V. Aghwadoma

Cash (St. Paul’s Okunoho)

30,000

21 Mrs. H. Emuekor

Zinc and 2 bags of Cement

6,400

AGBON EAST ARCHDEACONRY CHURCHES AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT

S/N CHURCHES INCOME EXP. BAL. INCOME EXP. BAL.

1 St. Matthias Eku 11,810,730 12,002,295 -191,565 10,551,529

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10,456,800 94,729:06

2 St. Stephen’s Eku 683,295 253,095 330,200 1,796,725 895,345 901,380

3 St. James’ Eku 982,750 972,950 9,800 1,071,930 1,048,670 23,260

4 St. Mark’s Obagie 282,115 189,275 -7,160 338,255 339,525 -1,270

5 St. Barnabas Eku 668,620 425,340 243,280 688,200 608,200 8,000

2013 2014

DEVELOPMENT IN THE ARCHDEACONRY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 2014

S/N

NATURE OF DEVELOPMENT

COST

REMARK

1 Completion of church ceiling work (St. Matthias’ Eku)

2,800,000

2 church tiles work completed (St. Matthias Eku)

2,400,000

3 St. James church market Area, adding more blocks to their church building, now to window sit

480,000

4 Laying of pipe for the roofing of St. Stephen’s church Orhono, Eku

5 St. James church building work at the lintel level

210,000

AGBON EAST ARCHDEACONRY AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT

YEAR 2013 2014 INCOME 1,288,004.3 802,385 EXPENDITURE 1,281,913.62 811,365

BALANCE 6,090.68 -8,980




FUTURE PLANS1. The Agbon East Archdeaconry intends to improve on the spiritual up bringing of the

churches within the Archdeaconry and also to improve on the financial drive to meet up all financial obligations.

2. We will try our best to teach and be clear on balancing clear Biblical moral standards with response to those struggling with the faith in Christ.

3. We shall continue to improve on our Evangelical task ahead of us in other to establish more churches within the Area; we are also happy to report that St. Peter church in Late Peter's Aghwadoma house will be opened soon at old Eku Sapele road.

CONCLUSIONWe give thanks to God for his enumerable gifts of life, as we give our report of honesty to God in this synod. We wish to thank all the Clergies, Catechist/ church Agent and every Category of workers who supported us in performing our duties creditably in the way, the truth and the life. We admire and are grateful to all of you, as we hope in our faith and wish all distinguish delegates a spiritual fulfilling deliberation.

Ven. Jonathan O. Okekporo JP+

Archdeacon.

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St. Paul’s Okonoho

228,195

173,665

54,530

298,195

293,690

4,505

7 St.Peter

Okorohwakpor

225,740 216,950 8,790 200,585 196,910 3,675

8 St. John Echi 138,875 141,610 -2,950 139,140 141,200 -2,060




AGBON – SOUTH ARCHDEACONRY



My lord Bishop,My lords Spiritual and TemporalDiocesan OfficialsHouses of Clergy and LaityMy Fellow DelegatesDistinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,

1. PREAMBLETo God be the glory, Agbon – South Archdeaconry has come to stay We appreciate the Almighty God for this opportunity given to us to report to synod the activities of Agbon – South Archdeaconry for the period under review. To God be the glory.

2. AGBON – SOUTH ARCHDEACONRYThis Archdeaconry is one of the baby and newly created Archdeaconry in this Diocese. The Archdeaconry was created during the Diocesan Board held at St Matthias's Anglican Church Eku on the 25th September 2014 and inaugurated on the 6th of December, 2014 with her head quarter at St Luke's Anglican Church Kokori and Revd Canon Lawrence E.O. Odechemu as the first Chairman. We highly appreciate His Lordship Rt. Rev C.E. Ide for this honour given to us and our beloved Mrs. Roseline Wiliki and many other good children of Kokori for buying an official car (Toyota High Lather) at the cost of one million five hundred and fifty thousand naira (N1,550,000). May the Almighty God bless Mrs. Roseline Wiliki and her team. Amen.

The Archdeaconry is made up ten churches which include the following:St Luke's Kokori, St Peter's Orhoakpor, St John's Otorho-Agbon, St Barth. Kokori, St Cyprian's Erho-Ike, The Resurrection Anglican Church Okoidjerhe, Anglican Church Okoruokpe, St Andrew's Samagidi, Christ Anglican Church Onumane and Anglican church Egbogho, also a new church has be establish along Ekruebue road, Otorho Agbon recently. Bring the total to be Eleven Churches.

3. EVANGELISMThe work of evangelism in this area has been so uneffective; this is as a result of a visionless leader that has no fire for evangelism and also refuse instructions and advice. We thank the Almighty God for the Warri Zonal Leader Evang Omoluke and his team who visited to inaugurate the Agbon - South A.A.P.S group on the 22nd February 2015 and Evang. Lucky Oviguaraye as the leader. New strategies have been introduced to effectively evangelise the area.

HOME CELL: The Home Cell units in the Archdeaconry are doing their best. The Various

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Home Cell in the Archdeaconry have key into the dream of His lordship to have a central Home cell system. It is helping to re-awaking the spirit of the people to work for God. There is great improvement now

4. YOUTH WORK:The Archdeaconry A.Y.F has not been given the authority to operate as an Archdeaconry Council in this Diocese because of the huge sum of money they are owing the council, this was as a result of the bad leadership of the President, he has no respect for a constituted authority of the church, very proud, arrogant, no vision for the spiritual growth of the youth and always antagonising every minister posted to the church. He is the Saul of our time. We shall be grateful if the Diocese can write off these debts. Though plans are on a high gear for their inauguration very soon. Notwithstanding, the A.Y.F, Boys Brigade, A.C.M, Girl's Brigade and the Girl's Guild have been flowing smoothly with retarded successes.

5. WOMEN WORKThe women are doing their best to make sure that this young Archdeaconry stand on her feet like other Archdeaconry. We have observed tremendously that the women are the life wire of the church and the Archdeaconry. We salute their zeal for God's work.

6. REPORT FROM CHURCHES IN THE ARCHDEACONRY

ST LUKE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH KOKORIWe give God the Glory and also appreciate our Father in God, the Rt. Rev & Mrs. C.E. Ide for their love, prayers and support for the churches when the Kokori crisis was in the apex. Most especially we appreciate our Mother in Isreal and the entire women of this Diocese for sending a huge sum of money (N300,000) to assist the good people of St Luke's church, who lost their properties during the crises. All the beneficiaries send their greetings. More so, there are tremendous progress in the church in the period under review. Revival, alnight, morning breakthrough and fasting are held in the church on Wednesdays and Fridays which help to boost the spiritual and physical life of the members. The church New Vicarage is now at the decking stage. We give God the glory.

ST PETER'S ORHOAKPORBy the grace of God the church A.A.P.S carried out two days crusade to Ekrebuo, one of the village from Orhoakpor town and a church was planted. All our weekly and monthly revival programme were all adhered to such as fasting and prayer, monthly revival etc. are spiritually wonderful.

The church building was re-roof with aluminium and the Vicar office building was highly embark on within the period under review and the sum of one million five hundred thousand naira was spent.

ST JOHN'S OTORHO – AGBONWe give special and humble thanks to God Almighty for His love and protection for over the years especially this synod year. May His name be praise in the peerless name of Jesus

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Christ. The church has been undergoing a tremendous progress and spiritual growth in all areas. The foundation laying ceremony of the church's vicarage was laid on 17th January, 2015 by our lord Bishop Rt. Rev C.E Ide. The church carried series of visitation to members (sick, aged and the lukewarm) and organise revival programmes that has boosted the spiritual and physical life of members. Under the period of review, St John's Otorho-Agbon was certified for conducting marriage.

ST CYPRIAN'S ERHO – IKEWe give thanks to God for the growth of the church both physical and spiritual from time to time. By His grace, the church weekly activities home cell, morning breakthrough prayer programme and revival are in progress. This has greatly contributed to the growth of the church. We are praying earnestly and working very hard to ensure that the church building is roof this year.

ST BARTHOLOMEN ANGLICAN CHURCH KOKORIWe thank the Almighty God for making every thing possible in our lives and the tremendous growth of the church. By the grace of God the church have acquired a piece of land through the effort of our chairman Revd Canon Odechemu L.E.O, Engr. Famous Oteheri and other persons. In the period under review, the church was Christianed by our lord Bishop Rt. Rev C.E Ide and a Catechist was transfer to us, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Akpadiohwo

THE RESURRECTION ANGLICAN CHURCH OKOIDJERHEWe thank God Almighty for bringing us to another session of synod. This is a small church that Christianed by His Lordship Rt. Rev C.E Ide recently. The church is growing rapidly to the glory of God. By God's grace, the church was able to build a temporary structure for worship through the help of the Diocesan women that gave the Church N100,000. We sincerely appreciate our lordship and our mother in Israel Rt Rev. & Mrs C.E Ide and our able chairman, Canon Odechemu L.E.O. for his hard work in the area.

ANGLICAN CHURCH OKORUOKPEThis is a small church. The church is waxing stronger daily. It is a church that needs a land and a structure for worship. We appeal to the Diocese to come to our aid through the Mission & Evangelism (MEC).

ANGLICAN CHURCH EGBOGHOThis is a small church. The church needs a land and a structure for worship. The church also need a worker and crusade should be brought to Egbogho Church

ST ANDREW'S SAMAGIDIWe thank God for His endless grace upon the church within this period under review. The church is growing rapidly both spiritually and physically. By the grace of God, the Home cell, Eagle devotion and revival programme and visitation to weak members are in progress.

CHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCH ONUMANEWith profound gratitude to the Almighty God for another synod year and the strength He has given to us to work in His vine yard. The church is growing both physically, spiritually and

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numerically. A lot of programme is be organised, revival, fasting, bible study, evangelism and home cell. This has contributed greatly to the progress and growth of the church.

DONATIONS TO BE APPRECIATION

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NAMES OF DONOR

CHURCH

DESCRIPTION

AMOUNT

1

All Sons & Daughters of Kokori

St. Luke’s Kokori

Support the inauguration of Agbon-South Archdeaconry

2

Engr. Abel Okuse

St Luke’s Kokori


100,000

3

Engr. Abel Okuse

St Luke’s Kokori

20 ceiling fans for the church with fixing

90,000

4

Mrs. Rose Wiliki

St Luke’s Kokori


100,000

5

Mrs. Rose Wiliki

St Luk’s Kokori

1 processional cross

45,000

6 Capt & Mrs. Ohre St Luke’s Kokori


100,000

7 Mrs. Pat Emoghene Ijatomi

St Luke’s Kokori


100,000

8. Dr. Edafe Ejoh St. Luke’s Kokori

Wardens staff 10,000

9 Dr. J.O Ighedo St. Luke’s Kokori

Rods for New Vicarage building

120,000

10 Dr. J.O Ighedo

St. Luke’s Kokori

Wireless Microphone

11 Chief Michael Efekemoraye

St Luke’s Kokori

Over 15 trips of filling sand

12 Mr. Emmanuel Uti

St. Luke’s Kokori

10 create of mineral

10,000

13

Engr. Famous Oteheri

St Barth. Ang Chur. Kokori

Church land

1,000,000

14

Evang William Okpako

St Peter’s Orhoakpor

3 Altar chairs

45,000

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NAMES

CHURCH




May God bless and protect them all in Jesus name, Amen.

OBITUARYThe following persons in Agbon – South join the saint triumphant during the period under review

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15 Chief B.A.Obodeyan St Peter’s Orhoakpor

Church roofing work 5,000

16

Mr. Alex Odotokpe


Plasma screen

50,000

17

Unanimous Donor

St John’s Otorh-

Four Altar desks and drums of paints

1.

Mrs Itodje Rebecca

St Luke’s Kokori

2.

Mrs. Odiri Patience

St Luke’s Kokori

3 Mr. Ediagbonuvie

St Luke’s Kokori

4.

Mrs Mary Isiekpere

St Luke’s Kokori

5. Mr s. Enakirerhi Itoje St Luke’s Kokori

6 Mr Ohwobenya Utake St Luke’s Kokori

7 Mr Anthony Akpomudje St Luke’s Kokori

8 Mrs Achojatuwevwere Ojefia St Peter’s Orhoakpo

9 Madam Sapele A.T.C St Peter’s Orhoakpor

10

Mrs Ugherughe Roseline

St John’s Otorho-Agbon

11

Mrs Oyiboakpo Esinone

St John’s Otorho-Agbon

STATISTICAL REPORT

S/N

PARTICULARS

2014 1.

Number of Clergy

4

2. Number of Deacon

1

3. Number of Catechists

5

4


1

5

Number of layreader

3

6. Number of marriages according to ordinance 5 7 Number of marriages (blessing of Marriage) 13 8 Number of Baptized Adult 51




CONCLUSIONWe give thanks to Almighty God for His grace, mercies, favour and enablement to serve in His Vineyard under the period review. We sincerely appreciate all those God used to support and bring about the reality of this Archdeaconry. May Almighty God richly bless you all in Jesus name, Amen.

REVD CANON LAWRENCE E.O. ODECHEMUCHAIRMAN

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9 Number of Baptized Infants 30

10 Number of Confirmed during the Year 50

11 Number of Admitted to Mother’s Union 11

12 Number of Admitted in Girl’s Gui ld 24

13 Number of Admitted in Father’s Union

4

14 Number of Admitted in Women’s Guild

38

15 Number of Deaths during the Year

11

FINANCIAL REPORT (APRIL 2014 – MARCH 2015)

S/N CHURCHES

INCOME

EXPENSES

BALANCE

1

St Luke’s Kokori

4,966,055

4,962,215

3,840

2


1,877,775

1,869,700

8,075

3 St John’s Otorho-Agbon 1,360,525 871,335 489,990 4 St Barth. Kokori 5 St Cyprian’s Erho – Ike 199,460 146,010 53,450

6 The Resurrection

Okoidjerhe

160,235 152,240 7,995

7 St Andrew’s Samagidi 227,980 222,500 5,480

8 Christ Anglican Church

Onumane 229,235 226,315 2,920

9 Anglican Church

Okuruokpe

44,305 26,955 17,350

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Anglican Church Egbogho




EFFURUN ARCHDEACONRY

SYNOD REPORT FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2014 TO MARCH 2015 SUBMITTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI

HELD AT ST MATTHEW'S CHURCH, OKPARA WATER-SIDE FROM SATURDAY 2ND TO WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY 2015.

MY LORD BISHOP,MY LORD SPIRITUAL AND TEMPORAL,DIOCESAN OFFICALS,HOUSES OF CLEGY AND LAITY,DISTINGUISHED LADIES AND GENTLEMENT.

PREAMBLE:Thy hand, O God, has guided thy flock from age to age: The wonderous tale is written, full clear on every page ……. (Hymns A&M 256) The Lord Almighty has truly guided protected and provided for us in Effurun Archdeaconry in the year under review. To Him be glory now and forever. Amen.

HOME CELLAll the Home Cells within the Archdeaconry are doing very well.

CONFIRMATIONThis was held at the church of the Transfiguration Aka Avenue, Effurun on Sunday 7th September 2014. It was glorious and successful.

OFFICIAL CARWhen the maintenance cost of the old official Car became too high, a new one was bought to replace it within the year under review at the cost of N3.8m. The car was dedicated on Sunday 7th September 2014 at the church of the Transfiguration. We give God the glory.

EVANGELISM. The Archdeaconry hosted the A.A.P.S. Warri group crusade at St Luke's Church Ugbolokposo from Friday 23rd – Sunday 26th 2015. Seven converts were won to the Lord

REPORT FROM CHURCHES

1. CHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCH, EFFURUN.

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT.The following activities and programmes were held during this period under review, to boost the spiritual life of members of the church. The seven days waiting upon the Lord to begin the year with the Theme: God's purpose for us held in January, 2015, the forty days Lenten service program, tagged: Victory over Satan, the twenty-one days revival held in September, 2014, all-night prayers and morning breakthrough prayer observed monthly and weekly activities such as bible study, Wednesday faith clinic (fasting and prayer),and midweek Holy

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Communion. All groups in the church, A.A.P.S., A.Y.F., A.C.B., A.C.M. and the Women groups observed their activities as expected.

HOME CELL- The church members attend Home Cells every Sunday.

CHARITY: - The sum of N698, 000.00 (Six hundred and ninety eight thousand naira) was spent to assist people with different needs in the church including the victims of the fire incident at the Refinery Road Market

DEVELOPMENT/ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE CHURCHa) BUILDING PROJECTi) The re-roofing of the church building is now completed at the cost of N15,000,000.00

(fifteen million naira only).ii) The ceiling of the church has also been completed at the cost of N3,000,000.00 (three

million naira only)iii) The plastering of the church has been completed.iv) The amendment of the marble attar Rail was also completed at the cost of N130,000.00v) The re-amendment of the broken floor tiles in the church was also done.vi) The electrical wiring of the church has also been done.vii) The fixing of the church windows has been completed.viii) The musical instruments donated by Mr & mrs. G.E. Eweiye were also istalled. CELEBRATIONA) EVANG Dr. Chuks Odunukwe celebrated his 7oth Birthday on 5th Octoberber, 2014.

The former Dean of church of Nigeria Most Revd. M.S.C. Anikwenwa was in attendance.

2. CHURCH OF TRANSFIGURATION EFFURUN

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT/ACTIVITIESSeveral revival services were organized by the church and these led to more growth spiritually and strengthened the church generally. On the 7th of September, 2014, the church hosted the Effurun Archdeaconry confirmation service.

INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENTThe children chapel, though temporary, was fully rehabilitated. Additional set of musical instrument were procured at the cost of N350,000.00. The church floor has been furnished with pews.

WELFARE/CHARITYThose who suffered fire disaster at the refinery road market were given assistance. The church in collaboration with various organizations in the church, especially the women Organisation participated actively in charity works by donating and providing for the old and needy through rural evangelism.

FUTURE PLAN/CHALLENG(S)The church is presently faced with the challenges of vicarage and children's chapel. The two project would be our priority in the nearest future.

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3. UNITY ANGLICAN CHURCH, MOSHESHE ESTATE, EFFURUN

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT/CHURCH ACTIVITIES.The Sunday service has been encouraging leading to numerical strength and growth, of the church. The “HOUR OF GRACE” programme which was introduced in 2013 has helped tremendously in the spiritual growth of members and a lot of break-through has been testified. Marriage seminar was held and this helps to revive and restore some marriages that were not functioning well.

DEVELOPMENT/ACHIEVEMENTS:The deed of gift for the church Hall has been is still being processed. We are grateful to His lordship the Rt. Rev. C.E.Ide for the release of the sum of three hundred thousand naira (N300,000.00) for this purpose.

CHARITY: The sum of twenty – three thousand naira was given to two of our indigent members. By the church.

HOME CELL: THE Home cell in the parish is functioning well.

4. ST MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH UGBOMRO

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT/GROWTH OF THE CHURCHSeveral revivals and prayer retreats were organized and members were blessed and about 15 persons were converted

DEVELOPMENT/ACHEIVEMENTS.Renovation of the church is currently going on. The vicarage building has been leveled for roofing. Over N100,000.00 was spent to assist the Iteregbe Anglican Church to raise a temporary structure. The Iteregbe church is growing but needed about 3,000,000.00 to acquire a piece of land. HOME CELL: Our home cell groups are waxing strong. New cell units have been introduced. However, Ugbomro and Iteregbi church are not captured in the harmonized Diocesan Home Cell.

5. CHURCH OF ASCENSION ANGLICAN CHURCH, EBRUMEDE

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENTThe church is growing and new converts have joined the church.

ACHIEVEMENTS/DEVELOPMENTThe church has two major projects, extension of the vicarage and raising a three bedroom upstairs and the building of an Ultra Modern Church. We have some materials in place. The foundation stone laying may come up immediately after this synod.Home Cell. The three existing home cells are functioning well.

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6. ST MICHAEL'S MAMMY 2

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENTThe seven days waiting upon the Lord programme to begin the year was observed. Morning breakthrough programme was also held. Revival programmes were also held. All the various groups in the church A.A.P.S, A.Y.F., A.C.M., A.C.B., B.B., G.B. and women groups held all their usual activities and they are all doing well.

ACHIEVEMENTS/INVESTMENTThe church has a nursery and primary school. This school is doing very well inspite the challenges in the environment.

HOME CELL: The Home Cell programme is actually helping the church because the attendance is very encouraging.

NEED OF THE CHURCH: The church is in need of a permanent site. We therefore appeal for financial assistance to enable us buy plot of land.

7. ST LUKE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH UGBOLOKPOSO

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENTThe Church is fully involved in house to house evangelism and market evangelism. During the Warri sectional A.A.P.S. crusade, seven converts were won to Christ. Also, the Effurun Archdeaconry Girls Guild embarked on two by two evangelism which also made positive impact on the Church. The Diocesan Missionaries also contributed positively to the spiritual growth of the church.

ACHIEVEMENTThe building that hosts the church and vicarage has been roofed and the vicarage completed. A new set of Jazz band and two new altar pews has also added colour to the church.

EMPOWERMENT/WELFAREThe church paid school fees for some children of the church. A choir member was also sent to school and aided with the sum of N37, 000.00 while the church workers volunteered to pay her school fees throughout her secondary school

CHALLENGES: We are in need of 20 trips of sand to fill the church compound. The land is very low .

8. ST PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, OHORHE 1

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENTThe church held the seven days fasting and prayer waiting upon the Lord. Morning breakthrough was last day and first day of every month. The forty days Lenten programme was also observed. Monthly all-night was also observed. Weekly fasting and prayer and regular bible study were also done the women also carry out all their spiritual activities.

ACHIEVEMENT: The church building project is going on. We need the sum of two million naira to enable us complete the building.

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Home Cell. Members meet regularly and attendance is encouraging.

9. ANNUNCIATION ANGLICAN CHURCH, OHORHE 2

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENTThe church organized revival programmes. The various groups in the church have been given area to evangelist and it is yielding result. The women also carried out their programme of activities successfully.

ACHIEVEMENTSThe church has moved from a rented apartment to her church land but worshipping on a Temporary structure built with palm fronds. We therefore appeal to the Diocese to assist us financially to enable us start the building.

1. HOME CELL: the Home Cell is growing stronger, and members attendance is very encouraging

10. ST JAMES' ANGLICAN CHURCH OKUATATA

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENTThe church organized monthly intervention all-night, empowerment service, revivals, forty days Lenten programme, festival of fire, (a week long revival, four Sundays of anointing, monthly morning breakthrough prayer and bible study. Group such as A.Y.F., A.C.M, G.G. and the Women Organisation also meet to fellowship and these have helped to improve the spiritual growth of the church.

ACHIEVEMENTThe church was able to acquire a set of musical instrument. A temporary place of worship has also been build. An anonymous donor also donated generator and a set of speakers.

NEEDSThe church is in need of financial assistance to purchase a piece of land which cost 3.5m.

DONATIONS DURING THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW

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S/N

NAME OF CHURCHES

DONOR

DESCRIPTION

AMOUNT

CHRIST CHURCH,EFFURUN

1

Evang.Dr.C. Odunukwe’s

Keybord

2 Dame E.Esin A Gold en Cross for procession

N25,000.00




3

Mrs. Okonofua

Chandelier light (Alter light)

N110,000.00

4

Mr.Osas Obaseki

Set of choir Robes

5

Mr.Frank Erhieguren

Local Conga Drum

6

Dr. & Mrs Godwin Anizor

Two pews

N56,000.00

7

Miss. Omamuzo Apeal

Two

flower pots

N35,000.00

8

Mrs. Alice Olumu family

One pew

N28,000.00

9

Mr.Beneson Ijokoh Family

One pew

N38,000.00

CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION

1

Anthony Nnajiuba

4 wall fans & Electrical materials

2

Ifeanyi Ibekwe

6 wall fans & Installation

3

Engr. N. 5 pews

4

Evang. M. Enyeribe

1 pew

5

Mr. Precious Chinew

1 pew

UNITY CHURCH

1

Mr. Jockey’s Family

1 fifteen seater Bus.




ST MATTHEW

Canon & Mrs.

Canon & Mrs.

L.C. Agim

A pair of wireless mic

A pair of wireless mic

Youths One printer & Microphone

Mr & Mrs. James Onome

New generator

Mr. Godbless Ten Bags of cement

Women Groups

Four Bags of cement

Unanimous donor

Tiles

N10,000.00

Unanimous donor

-

N100,000.00

CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

1

Mr & Mrs. Stephen Okotie

150 bags of cement

2

MR & Mrs. Azubuike

Musical Equipment

N250,000.00

3

Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Enejakpo

Rods

N200,000.00

4

Rev. & Mrs. Emma Ikpesu

One combo speaker

5

The Church Women

Offering Box




1. Mrs. Alice Taire 6. Mr. Benson Ijokoh2. Mrs. Clementina Oghifo 7. Mr. Sunday Egberhenede3. Mrs. Sussana Okposo 8. Mr. Benjamin Obefa4. Mrs. Alice Olomu 9. Sir Samuel E. Ogidi5. Mrs. Gloria Ijeoma 10. Mrs. Gloria Imonisan

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ST LUKES UGBOLOKPOSO

1

Mr. Solomon Okumagba

25 bags of

cement

N350,000.00

2

Mrs. Agnes Osuedi

1 trip of sand

N11,000.00

3

CATE. & Mrs. T.A.C. Don -Pedro

10 aluminum windows, one alter pew and 11 bags of cement

N156,000.00

4

Evang. Mrs. Regbonrhi

One alter pew

N10,000.00

5

Bro. Michael

2 ceiling fans an d One wireless Mic -crophone

N19,000.00

6

Dame Otuedor

N50,000.00

7

Evang. Mrs. P. Kajovo

1 four feet aluminum Door

N30,000.00

8

Bro Festus Ogbogoro

6 casemen windows

N132,000.00

9

Mrs. Akpofure

1 Jazz band

10

Mr. Osadebe

10 bags of cement

N20,000.00

11

Mrs. Edgeba

5 bags of cement

N10,000.00

OBITUARYCHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCH, EFFURUN




S/N

NARRATION

2014

2015

1

No. of priest

6

7

2

No. of Deacon

3

No. of Catechists

6

6

4

No. of Agents

5

No. of lay-readers

15

15

6

No. of Enquirers

128

130

7

No. of Baptised during the year Adults

87

76

8

No. of Baptised during the year infants

125

122

9

No. of confirmed during the year

89

67

10 No. of Baptised members not yet confirmed 120 85

11 No. of communicants 1178 1245

12 No. of Registered members 1539

13 No. of marriages during the year

ACCORDING TO Ordinance

Blessing of Marriage

41

18

23

22

12

10

14 No. of attendance at Sunday school

Children

Adult

595

765

622

780

15 No. of Sunday school teachers

55

57

16

No. of Admitted to M.U. During the year

18

23

17

No. of Admitted to W.G. During the year

26

35

18

No. of Admitted to G.G. During the year

35

45

19

No. of Admitted to F.U. During the year

10

4

20

No. of deaths During the year

11

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CONCLUSIONWe are indeed grateful to God for giving us grace to serve and to His Lordship, the Rt Rev. Christian E. Ide for all his prayers and encouragement to us in Effurun Archdeaconry.

VEN P.O. ONORIOSEARCHDEACON

EFFURUN ARCHDEACONRY

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INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR 2013 & 2014EFFURUN ARCHDEACONRY FINANCIAL REPORT 2013 & 2014

YEAR INCOME EXPENDITURE BALANCE

2013 2,897,530.00 2,815,094.58 82,435.42

2014

5,786,758.81

5,713,237.04

73,521.77

NAMES OF CHURCHES

2013INCOME

2013EXPENDITURE

2013BALANCE

2014INCOME

2014 EXPENDITURE

2014 BALANCE

Christ Ang Church, Effurun

37,189,419.91 36,627,025.90 562,394.01 33,485,574.01 33,329,315.12 156,258.89

Church of the Transfiguration

17,919,915.60

18,281,157.97

587,442.39

16,749,106.24

16,451,215.75

297,890.50

St Matthew’s Anglican Church

3,923,896.74

4,318,230.54

394,333.80

3,455,121.00

3,443,101.00

12,020.00

Unity Ang.

Church Mosheshe

Estate

5,149,305.00 4,946,115.00 202,890.00 3,493,780.00 4,814,611.51 -

776,346.31

Church of the Ascension

3,214,885.00

3,307,195.02

92,310.02

3,673,805.00

3,520,325.00

153,480.00

St Micheal

Mammy 2

701,185.00

681,235.00

19,950.00

865,875.00

841,300.00

24,575.00

St Lukes’ Ugbolokposo

993,590.00

938,729.80

54,860.20

1,289,970.00

1,261,860.72

28,109.28

St Pauls ohorhe 1

990,140.00

556,910.00

433,230.00

523,710.00

461,260.00

62,450.00

Annuciation Ohorhe 11

125,010.00

125,000.00

10.00

327,480.00

312,600.00

14,880.00

St James Okuatata

594,245.00 474,040.00 120,200.00 1,079,840.00 827,515.00 252,325.00




EFFURUN EAST ARCHDEACONRY



My Lord Bishop,My Lords Spiritual and Temporal,Diocesan Officials, Houses of Clergy and Laity,Fellow Delegates,Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen.

1.0 PREAMBLE:“To God be the Glory, Great things He has done…” We, all the Faithfuls at Effurun East Archdeaconry return thanks and praise to God Almighty for the remarkable things He has graciously wrought in us in the year under review. By His grace, we were able to host the second session of the Eleventh Synod successfully. Most especially, we thank God for the huge success of the Bishopscharge launching. Indeed, all the time, the Lord is a good to us!

2.0 STAFF MEETINGS: Every first Monday of every month we meet for prayer and fasting; and every last Tuesday is our staff meetings. This has strengthened us powerfully for the task of the ministry.

3.0 MULTI-PURPOSE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY:In the year under review, we registered a multi-purpose co-operative Society with the Name; Effurun-East Archdeaconry Anglican Communion multi-purpose co-operative society (EEA – ACM CPS) Ltd, Effurun with membership from across the Archdeaconry.

4.0 ARCHDEACONRY OFFICIAL CAR: Through the kind Donations of our members we bought the first official car for the Archdeacon in the year under review. May the Lord continue to bless all our faithful members, in Jesus Name. Amen.

5.0 PASTORIC WEEK CELEBRATION 2014: This was celebrated on Monday 23rd – Sunday 29th June, 2014 simultaneously in all the churches in the Archdeaconry with the Theme: Stand Firm; Text: Gal. 5:1. It was colourful and spiritually rewarding.

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6.0 ALL WORKERS' RETREAT 2015:This was held on Wednesday 25th – Saturday 28th March, 2015 with the Theme: Not with Lip service As Men pleasers; Text: Eph. 6:6. Sub-Topic treated includes; The Good and Faithful Servant, The Heart of a Godly Leader; Not Slothful in business; etc. The programme involves leadership of; PCC; wardens; Sextons; Stewards; Arch. Board members; Finance officer; Account Clerk / Officer; Choir; Bible Study/Sunday School Teachers; ACM Teachers; Home Cell Leaders; Prayer Band members; Prayer meeting leaders; Committee Heads; F.U; M.U; W.G; AMF; AYF; A.C.B & GB.

7.0 FESTIVAL OF PRAISE:The maiden edition of this programme, which was the outcome of our successful hosting of the 2014 Diocesan Synod was held on Saturday 24th May, 2014. It was a glorious experience in His presence! The 2015 edition was also held on Saturday 24th January, 2015. The glory of the Lord was brought down through praise. This has become an annual event in Effurun east Archdeaconry.

8.0 ARCHDEACONRY YOUTH CONFERENCE: This was held on Saturday 24th August, 2014 with the Theme: The Youth as a Formidable Force for the Future. It featured among others; Messages, Worship; Prayers, Song Ministrations etc. It was a real refreshing moment for the youths.

9.0 EFFURUN EAST ARCHDEACONRY MEN FELLOWSHIP CONVENTION: This was held on Saturday 20th September, 2014 @ St. Mark's Anglican Church, Okoribi with the Theme: The Night Cometh – Jn.9:4. At the Diocesan level held on 17th & 18th October, 2014 Effurun East Archdeaconry lifted the trophy.

10.0 SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES: All the Parishes in the Archdeaconry carried out a number of programmes in the year under review for the spiritual, physical, and economic well-being of members; These include Monthly Early Morning Prayers – Tagged, Eagles' Gathering; Prayer/Fasting; weekly Divine Encounter; All Night Prayers; Revival Services; Two by Two Evangelism, e.t.c

11.0 ARCHDEACONRY PRAYER BAND: Members of this group meet monthly for All Night Prayers. We pray for fresh fire upon them as they stand in the gap for the Body of Christ always.

12.0 HOME CELL:By the grace of God, this is in full operational in the entire archdeaconry in line with the Diocesan harmonization arrangement.

13.0 REPORTS FROM CHURCHES:

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13.1 ALL SAINTS' CHURCH P.T.I:To the glory of God, the All Saints Church hosted the 2014 Diocesan Synod from Saturday 3rd – Wednesday 7th May, 2014 with Theme : Serving the Lord without Fear – Luke 1:47. The synod was remarkably successful. Within the year under review, we also hosted the Bendel/Provincial A.C.M. Teachers meeting with his lordship, The Rt. Rev. Christian .E. Ide, JP in attendance as chairman. As part of our preparations for the synod 2014 hosting, the church hall was fully renovated. The 60KVA generating plant purchased was paid for by a family of the Church. Also part of the compound which was not interlocked was completed in the period under review.

Food Bank: By the grace of God, our food bank is functional with members donating generously, food items and clothing materials. These are in turn shared to the Needy members and others.

Widows' Committee: Apart from food and clothing materials given to all the widows, others received financial empowerment to the ton of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand (N150, 000) only.

Scholarship: As part of our yearly report to Synod, a member of our congregation in the year under review gave the sum of fifteen thousand naira (N15, 000) to support needy students. She used this to mark her birthday yearly.

Healing and Deliverance Programme: This programme which holds every Wednesday @ 4:30 – 6:30pm with great testimonies following, the Lord led us to commence during the year under review.

13.2 EMMANUEL CHURCH:By the grace of God in the year under review, we were able to plaster the second floor of our vicarage, fixed doors and window frames. The tilling work, electrical fittings, plumbing works and the plastering of the outside wall are yet to be done.

Welfare: The Church through the welfare committee was able to meet the needs of needy members in the year under review.

Growth: We are glad to report to synod that Emmanuel church experienced tremendous and stable growth both spiritually, numerically, financially etc. in the last one year.

13.3 MESSIAH CHURCH, UTI RD:The church is embarking on a vicarage building project. Over three thousand blocks had been moulded in readiness for the foundation stone laying.

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Welfare:In the aspect of welfare to the less privilege and workers the Church did very well in the year under review.

13.4 HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, EKPAN:During the year under review we received a quit notice from our landlord, leaving us with no option than to relocate to our permanent but uncompleted church building. This challenge made us to take a loan of five million Naira (N5, 000,000.00) only. With this we were able to raise the building to a level where we now worship. As at the time of compiling this report, we had been able to defray the loan leaving a balance of one million, two hundred thousand naira (N1, 200, 000.00) only. We also purchased a 50 x 100 parcel of land behind our church at Nine Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N950,000) only.

Challenge:The church land is like a valley. We solicit for financial help from well meaning Anglicans to meet this challenge.

13.5 ST. MARK'S CHURCH, OKORIBI:The church building under construction has reached roofing level gallery also completed. We are preparing for roofing.

Welfare: On welfare, the church did very well in the year under review; gifts and cash were given to needy members. The Aged were also attended to, as we also took Holy Communion to them at homes.

13.6 ST. JAMES CHURCH, OFF UTI ROAD:By the grace of God the church building project has reached the Damp Proof Course (DPC) level ready for Sand filling. An ordained Priest was posted to the Church for the first time since inception, he is The Rev. Canon Theophilus Ugbede. The coming of the Clergyman has help to stabilize growth of the promising church.

14.0 OBITUARY The following persons joined the Saints triumphant in Effurun East Archdeaconry in the year under review.1. Mr. Charles Eguzode2. Mrs. Ogheneochuko Enuchebu3. Mr. Nwachukwu Okorome4. Miss Ese Etimi5. Mrs. S.E. Onyeapia6. Mrs. Roseline Ukulugbehe7. Mrs. Clara Agba8. Mrs. Bridget Efe9. Mr. Lucky Egede

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15.0 DONATIONS DURING THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW

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S/N

NAME OF CHURCH

DONORS

DESCRIPTIONS

AMOUNT

1.

All Saints’

Anonymous

-

4 Industrial Fans

-

2 S tanding unit, Air Conditioners

-

A Video Camera –

Sony HD 1080i

-

6 Pews

-

1 Cway Water Dispenser

-

1 Projector’s Screen and a Plasma TV

2. Emmanuel church

? Mr. & Mrs. A. Akeni

? Mr. & Mrs. P. Ighereno

? Mr. & Mrs. O. Efeadue

?

Sir & Lady Efeadue ? Chief N.

Eneziakpor ? Mr. & Mrs. M.

Ugbuwe

? Mr. & Mrs. M. Okolosi

? Anglican Men Fellowship

-

20 Bags of Cement

-

12 Bags of Cement

-

50 Bags of Cement

-

2 Split Unit A/C

- 25 Bags of Cement

- 3 Bags of Cement

- 1 Bullet Proof Door

- Trips of Sand and Cement.

3. Messiah Church Uti

? Anonymous

? Anonymous

? Mr. Ova

? Mrs. Edna Etehwo

?

Mr. S.A. Atunu

?

Mrs. L. Enigheno

-

2 Bedroom Flat for Vicarage

-

Chalice

-

1 Split Unit AC

-

20 Length of Rods

-

2 Trips of Granite

-

1 Trip of Sand Cash

N60, 000

N20, 000




3. Holy Trinity Anonymous Tiling of the Altar 4.

St.

Mark’s

?

Mr. P.O. Eserewan

?

Mrs. Lucky

-

2 Transept Doors

-

Fuelling of

1.0 STATISTICAL REPORT

S/N PARTICULARS YEAR

2013

YEAR 2014

1 Number of Clergy 6 7 2 Number of Catchiest/Church Teacher 1 Nill 3 Number of Lay Readers 12 15 4 Number of Communicants 766 823 5 Number of Baptised 130 104

6 Number of Registered Members 1,352 1,407

7 Number of Confirmees 56 57

8 Number of Admitted to Mothers’ Union 17 24

9 Number of Admitted to Women’s Guild 21 23

10 Number of Admitted to Girls’ Guild 61 53

11 Number of Admitted to Fathers’ Union 6 14

12 Number of Marriages: Ordinance

Blessing 28

16 15

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13 Number of Sunday School Children 597 690

14 Number of Sunday School Teach ers 49 51

15 Number of Obituary 9 9

16 Number of Inquirers 104 –

1.0 FINANCIAL REPORT

4 Messiah 8,318,866.00

8,198,609.00

120,257.00

8,619,959.00

8,646,909.00

-26,950.00

2013

2014

S/N

CHURCHES

INCOME

EXPENDITURE

BALANCE

INCOME

EXPENDITURE

BALANCE

1 Effurun East

3,250,795.09

2,035,470.26

1,215,324.83

8, 380, 494.83

8, 135, 847.95

244, 646.88

2 All Saints 38,169,997.02

37,053,145.43

1,116,851.59

43,019,160.59

41,127,296.83

1,891,863.76

3 Emmanuel

11,178,057.89

10,820,902.99

357,154.90

15,837,550.00

14,637,550.00

1,200,000.00




1.0 CONCLUSIONWe return all thanks and praise to God Almighty for His grace, protection and blessings upon us in Effurun East Archdeaconry! We thank our members for their faithfulness and commitment to the work of God. May the Lord reward you all abundantly, in Jesus name, Amen.

VEN. M.O. ONORARO (JP)Archdeacon

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5 Holy Trinity

12,980,890.00

12,720,180.09

260,709.91

8,504,560.00

8,172,555.83

332,004.17

6 St. Mark 5,635,606.03

5,211,654.87

424,000.16

5,058,963.00

4,743,720.00

315,243.00

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St. James

4,900,656.32

4,025,675.48

874,980.84

4,341,371.02

3,097,931.91

1,243,493.11




EFFURUN WEST ARCHDEACONRY



My Lord Bishop, & President of Synod,My Lord Spiritual and Temporal,Diocesan Officials,House of Clergy & Laity,Synod Delegates,Ladies & Gentlemen,

Preamble: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the Lord O my soul and forget not all his benefits (Psalm 103:1-2). We thank God Almighty who in His infinite mercies has accorded us the privilege to be alive for another synod year. May his name be praised forever.

a. Archdeaconry ReportPastoric week: Effurun West Archdeaconry's Pastoric week commenced from 6th – 12th October, 2014 with the Theme “Oh God fight my battle” and the text was taken from ISam 17:45. In the programme, members spiritual lives were lifted up as many guest preachers were invited to do justice to the topic. The Archdeaconry realized the sum of Five hundred and forty four thousand, eight hundred and fifteen naira only (N544,815)

Home cell fellowship: The home cells around our archdeaconry are doing well. As the home cell communiqué was issued, many members became serious and that has led to increase in the number of members. New home cells are being created.

Confirmation: St Stephen's Church, Jakpa hosted the confirmation in the period under review on 21st September, 2014 and the total of Seventy five members were confirmed, 19 members were made Father's Union, 14 Mother's Union, 35 Women's Guild and 29 Girls Guild. We thank God for its success and we appreciate our Bishop, Rt. Revd. C.E. Ide for performing this Episcopal visit every year.

The Revd. Faith Aghe was transferred from the Archdeaconry as members of the church of Epiphany whose homes were destroyed by the army relocated from the barrack.

b. Report from churches; · St. Stephen's Church, Effurun

Spiritual activitiesRevival programmes are being organized monthly through morning breakthrough, the Divine Appointment programme of every Wednesday is growing stronger every week.

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God is doing a new thing in St Stephen's through the Divine appointment programme, a woman who was married for up to eight years without a child and almost four years without seeing her monthly circle got pregnant without monthly circle and the baby has been dedicated.

The Monday deliverance programme is still going on very well. The 40days programme of lent is well organized and attended by members, this has lifted members spiritual lives.

o Project: The school storey building has been completed with the sum of Five million four hundred and eighty four thousand six hundred naira (N5,484,600) and has been dedicated by his Lordship the Rt. Revd. C.E. Ide on October 24th, 2014. We appreciate our bishop.

In the year under review, the church bought a utility Carina car for the smooth running of the church.

o Charitable workThe church spent about One million three hundred and forty one thousand nine hundred and thirty naira(1,341,130) for charity. Some of the major beneficiaries are;

i. A Widow that was sick and was taken to the following hospitals; St. Andrew's hospital, Oghara teaching hospital, UBTH Benin and finally to Federal Medical Centre Asaba where she was finally treated and she is now healthy.

ii. A Widow that had breast cancer and was sent to the hospital for the breast to be removed and the treatment is still on. She has passed through three stages and on her final stage now. She needs our prayers and financial support. We also thank the Lord Bishop for his contribution towards her treatment financially and spiritually. We are grateful.

iii. A Widow has been assisted to pay her daughter's admission fee into University of port-Harcourt.

iv. Through the food bank of the church, the less privileged are cared for.v. A Widow's three children were given scholarship from primary 1-6 in St. Stephen's

school.vi. More than One million was raised to build a temporary structure for the Epiphany

church that was demolished by the soldiers on their permanent site.

o Women organizationo The women with their zeal and commitment carried out all the diocesan programmes

as planned centrally by the diocesan women office. They also carried out all their local programmes effectively. Worthy of note is the one week Revival programme organized by the women with the theme “Be fruitful” to begin the year. It was so colourful.

The general women of the church has embarked on a project of building an upstairs which is at decking level for Day Care Centre in the St. Stephen's school compound. It is a project when completed would be a source of income to the general women.

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The annual Put-a-smile programme of the women was also held in a grand style. About 98 new wrappers were given to the widows, less privileged and the aged. About 15big bags and 50half bags of rice were distributed with tomatoes and groundnut oil. Everything put together will amount to seven hundred and thirty four thousand nine hundred naira (N734, 900). We thank the donors of some of the materials. About two hundred and ten people benefited both members and non members. It was really putting a smile programme and all were happy.

o Evangelical groups: All the evangelical groups, AAPS, EFAC, AYF and MEC took part fully in the church programmes and their group activities during the period under review. The AAPS members carried out a Crusade outreach in the Christ church 7Up environment to boost the members of that church though no convert was won, the church was revived.

o Donation i. The general women of the church donated one computer to St. Stephen's schoolii. Three other computers were also donated by unanimous donors.iii. Altar gate was donated to the church by Barr. Ukpedor of Ughelli Diocese.iv. A member donated Muowa machine for the maintenance of the church field.v. A member donated 50 half bags of rice to aid the Put-a-smile programme.

·Church of the EpiphanyLast year we reported that the church has not recovered from the shock of the displacement of about two third of her membership. It is sad to know that on the 16th of January 2015, the church building was totally demolished by the army, including the workers residential apartment that was attached to the church building. The church has been relocated to a plot along Sapele road outside the mechanic village. The few worshippers remaining worshipped in open air for some weeks before they manage to put up a structure temporarily which is also not yet completed.

St. Stephen's church has raised more than One million naira to support the building of a better structure on the land.

The church worker posted to the church is being accommodated by St. Stephen's church.We solicit for financial help from Synod members gathered to enable us make that structure a good place to worship God. Pray for us.

Revival/SpiritualityThe church organizes series of Revival programmes at intervals within the year under review. The weekly fasting and prayer programme tagged “Divine Visitation” has successfully boosted the spiritual life of the members.

EvangelismThe various groups are fully engaged in evangelism drive at intervals in their chosen venues.

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St. John's Church, Oku-IsokoThis church has experienced spiritual and numerical growth in the period under review. This is as a result of the Revival programmes organized by the church workers. The 40days Lenten programme is also being observed by the church members.

AchievementsIn the period under review, the church has acquired 20 Choir robs, new pairs of Speakers and a Wardrobe all together amounted to One hundred and ninety one thousand naira (N191,000). We are also grateful to God who has enable us to refund the sum of Two million six hundred and sixty thousand naira (N2, 660,000) from the loan of Five million naira given to us by the diocese.

CharityThe sum of Fifty one thousand two hundred naira was spent to help those that were in need

·Christ Church, 7Up This church is a baby church and it is two years old. Though the people are few, they are spiritually sound as they carry out Crusade, fasting and prayers accompany by testimonies. The challenge is how to get a permanent site. Pray for us, come to our aid

Effurun West Archdeaconry Statistical Data for the period under review

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S/N

Particulars

2013

2014

•

Number of Priests

5

3

•

Number of Deacons

-

1

•


2

2 •

Number

of Church Teachers

-

1

•

Number of Layreaders

4

4

• Number of admitted Mother’s Union 13 14

• Number of admittedWomen’s Guild 12 35

• Number of Admitted Girl’s Guild 33 29

• Number of admitted Father’s Union 2 19

•

Number of death

6

9

•

Number of communicant

518

595

Marriage

39

21

•

Number of confirme d members

43

75

•

Number of Inquirer

39

55

•

Number of Children

180

63

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•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

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Conclusion: We thank God Almighty for His faithfulness in the midst of all the challenges faced by the churches in the Archdeaconry. We hope to do better in the years ahead with God helping us.

Ven. M.O.P. OlobiaArchdeacon/Vicar

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stEffurun West Archdeaconry Financial Report for the Year ended 31 December, 2014

Particulars 2013 Audited 2014 Audited Income 1,763,501 1,777,970

Expenditure 1,727,416 1,733,447

Balance 270,910 188,543.77 stGeneral Financial Statement for the Year ended December 31 , 2013

Churches

2013 Income

2013 Expenditu

re

2013 Balance

2014 Income

2014 Expenditu

re

2014 Balanc

e St.

Stephen

’s

72,561,883

68,901,881

3,660,002

63,310,582

68,428,239

5,117,657

Church of Epiphany, Effurun

2,703,585

2,370,945 332,640 2,276,568

2,289,324 12,756

St. John’s Oku-Isoko

4,590,190

1,875,215 2,714,975.5

4,541,298

6,635,330 323,324

Christ Church, 7Up

1,087,065

234,440

852,625

772,660

292,950

479,710




EKPAN ARCHDEACONRY


HELD AT ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH, OKPARA WATERSIDE FROM SATURDAY 2ND- WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY, 2015.

My Lord Bishop,House of clergy & laity,Synod delegates,Ladies and gentlemen.

1.0 Preamble: I must again shower praises on God and on my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ for His abundant Love and care – May His name be praised forever. Amen.

2.0 Evangelism: Churches and groups took part in carrying out evangelistic crusade and witnessing in Ekpan area. Anglican Church Commissioner Road now The Transfiguration Church in conjunction with A.A.P.S Ekpan group carried out a two-day crusade on 12th-13th December 2014 where 4 souls were won to Christ. The church of the Resurrection also carried out a two-day crusade titled “Behold he comes with His glory” on 13th and 14th March 2014 where 3 souls were also won for Christ. Two by two evangelism, Care Evangelism, Morning Watch, Revivals and other indoor and outdoor programmes were effectively employed by groups and churches in this Archdeaconry to compliment the open air crusade.

3.0 Home Cell Programme: This programme is very much alive in the Archdeaconry. Ekpan Area meets on every Friday at St. Peter's Church for equipping class at 5p.m. The synods formulary and injunction on “No home cell attendance no vote into PCC”, has added a new life and impetus to the programme.

4.0 Food Bank: Churches in this Archdeaconry are encouraged from time to time to keep food items in their food bank. Towards this point, St. Peter's Ekpan keeps rice, oil and garri in her food bank always. Most members however, feel very shy to ask for food items from our food bank leaving it to outsiders in most cases.

5.0 Women Work: The women are very active in this Archdeaconry. The women at St. Peter's church bought a bus in the year under review. However, for no serious reason some women spear headed the return of the bus back to the vehicle dealer promising to buy a new and better one but hitherto a better one has not been bought and only N500, 000.00 has been recovered from the dealer. This incident took place in July 2014. The church P.C.C has since stepped into the issue.

6.0 2014 Pastoric Week: This was carried out with a powerful revival programme in June 2014. All the churches in this Archdeaconry fully participated and more than N500, 000.00 was realized. May God bless all the donors.

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7.0 REPORTS FROM CHURCHES

7.1 St. Peter's Church Ekpan: This church acquired 40 new pews during the year under review. Through the help of two donors two stair-way doors and vestry doors were fixed in the new church building at the cost of N168, 000.00. At the time of writing this report the church is aiming at ceiling the new church. Towards this end over N2, 000,000 has been reserved. This church also acquired a new gen set at N100, 000. This church spent over N500, 000 on charity.

7.2 St. Andrew's Anglican Church New-Layout: The Church new building has been raised to gallery stage with over N1m spent on it in the year under review. However, the government has placed a stay of action on the development of the building recently due to the fact that the building plan was not originally approved. The process of the approval has been kicked started. This church also visited the orphanage, the widows & needy and gave them food materials.

7.3 The Church of the Resurrection Ekpan: This church lost her musical instruments worth over one hundred thousand to thieves who broke in into the church at night. A Good Samaritan replaced them single handedly – may God bless him. A court case instituted against this church over land matters is still pending in court. Meaningful progress has not been made. Meanwhile, moves are being made to settle the matter out of court.

7.4 The Transfiguration Church Commissioner Road: This church was named by the Lord Bishop in the year under review. The perennial flooding which the church has been facing over the years was brought to an end when a brother sand-filled the church with N150, 000.00. The church has started experiencing growth in membership. Musical instruments worth over N100, 000.00 were acquired by the church during the year.

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8.0 LIST OF MAJOR DONORS

S/N NAME DESCRIPTION/CHURCH AMOUNT

1. Sir & Lady Thompson

Edugbo

Bishop’s chair- St. Peter’s N250,000

2. Ben-Opiri Nana Two hundred blocks – St. Peter’s

3. Engr. Francis Amadhe Two doors – St. Peters N70,000

4. Chris Umukoro One double trip of sand and 100 blocks

St. Peters

5. Mrs. Okubowei 21 choir ropes – St. Peters N50,000

6. A friend of St. Peters Towards the ceiling of St. Peters N500,000

7. Sir & Lady Agbeyi St. Andrew’s New Layout Cash

Donation

8. Sir & Lady Austin Eder St. Andrew’s New Layout Cash

Donation




9. Mr. Promise Nwaze 2 speakers, 10 bags of rice (The Church

of the Resurrection)

10. Mama Oruru Choir robe materials and electric fans –

The Church of the Resurrection

11. Dame Igbogidi 100 pieces of blocks (The Church of the

Resurrection)

12. Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan

Oghre

10 plastic chairs (The Church of the

Resurrection )

13. Mrs. Q. G. Ishokare A drum set – The Church of the

Transfiguration

N47,000

14. Evang. Okiki K. A generator – The church of

Transfiguration

15. A friend of

Transfiguration Church

Sand filling of the church N150,000

1.0 OBITUARY: We lost only a member during the year. He is Sir Thompson Edugbo.

10. EKPAN ARCHDEACONRY STATISTICAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 2014.

S/N

PARTICULARS

2013

2014 1.

Number of Clergy

3

3 2.

Numbers of Catechists

-

-

3.

Numbers of church teachers

1

1 4.

Number of Lay Readers

3

3

5.

Numbers of enquirers

24

21

6.

Numbers of Baptized persons during the year

(adult)

68

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7. Numbers of baptized persons during the year

(Children)

64 39

8. Numbers of confirmed person during the year 20 40 9. Numbers of baptized members 362 368

10. Numbers of communicant 441 470

11. Numbers of Registered members 827 766

12. Numbers of marriages during the year

(Ordinance) 13 21

13. Numbers of marriages during the year

(Blessing) 6 3




12. CONCLUSION: We cannot but continue to thank God who has remained faithful to His promise. May His name be praise forever. Amen.

Ven. Joseph Ishokare Ph.D(Archdeacon)

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14. Numbers of Sunday school children

503

509

15, Numbers of Sunday school teachers

22

21

16. Numbers admitted into M.U

5

4

17. Numbers admitted into F.U

-

-

18. Numbers of death

5

1

19. Numbers admitted into W.G

5

11

20.

Number admitted into G.G.

4

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ST11. FINANCIAL REPORT ON CHURCHES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DEC. 2014

(AUDITED)

S/N

CHURCHES

2013 INCOME

2013 EXPENSES

BALANCE

2014 INCOME

TOTAL

(Income/Bal)

EXPENSES

BALANCE

1. St. Peter’s 23,712,953.13

24,529,537.99

851,168.97

22,010,780

22,861,948.97

20,179,259.52

2,682,689.45

2. St. Andrew’s

8,637,916.05

8,293,497.38

339,570.71

7,717,592.11

8,057,162.82

8,044,624.42

12,538.40

3. Chu. Of the Resurrection

1,663,485.00

1,358,875.00

304,610 1,201,540

1,506,150

705,265 800,885

4. The Transfiguration

409,334.43

288,480.00

120,854.43

178,140 298,994.43

169,000.00

129,994.43

EKPAN ARCHDEACONRY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED ST31 DEC. 2014 (AUDITED)

ARCHDEACONRY

2013

INCOME 2013

EXPENSES

BALANCE 2014

INCOME TOTAL

(Income/Bal) EXPENSES

BALANCE

Ekpan

Archdeaconry

3,040,880.12 2,540,444.02 499,337.57 1,555,577.53 2,054,915.51 1,614,092.23 440,823.28




UGBORIKOKO ARCHDEACONRY



My Lord Bishop,Hon. Chancellor,The Registrar,Diocesan Officials,House of Clergy and Laity,Distinguished Ladies And Gentlemen.

1. INTRODUCTION We are grateful to the Almighty God for His mercies, favour and Grace upon the Archdeaconry. “God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform” (A&M 181 vs 1). May His name be glorified forever and ever. Amen. We wish the President of Synod, the Rt. Rev. Christian Ide and the entire synod delegates a successful synod in the precious name of Jesus. Amen.

2. GENERAL REPORTWe thank God that in spite of the several challenges of the Archdeaconry; we bless God for his faithfulness. Throughout the year under review, all activities of the Archdeaconry and Diocese were duly carried out. Board meetings were held as at when due. The Archdeaconry through the AAPS held a two day crusade at the back of the Air-port and some lapse members of the churches St. Matthias' and Holy Trinity were revived. The Archdeaconry prayer band held all-night in churches quarterly. The pastoral week of the period under review was very rewarding and the Archdeaconry painted the office of the F.O and bought a computer and its table and chair for the convenience of the F.O's office from the amount of money realized. The one week pastoral activities featured revivals and seminars to boost the spiritual life of the people.

The year 2014 confirmation created a big history as the lord Bishop, the father of the Diocese announced a donation of N20, 000 for himself and N300, 000 on behalf of the Diocese to boost the vicarage work of St. James Church Odibo Avenue. He who has a father must also have a mother; our mother in Israel in her mother capacity gave a personal donation of N10, 000 and N90, 000 on behalf of the women. We thank the lord Bishop and our mother in Israel for the wonderful history that a confirmation service was turned to a launching and over N500, 000 was realized. As at the time of this report the one bedroom side of the vicarage building is at the lintel level.

3. REPORT FROM CHURCHES (A) ST. MATTHIAS' CHURCH UGBORIKOKO

The restructuring of the Church whose foundation was laid before last year synod is still in progress. The Eastern part of the structure and the office side is now at roofing level.

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The Church building work through individual donations and family thanksgiving had progressed beautifully. The vicarage also received attention in the period under review. The first stair case was placed tiled and the Curate apartment was rewired, plastered and painted. A bed and foam were also added. The Church got a new marble lectern within the period.

The food bank of the Church now holds every third Sunday of the Month 'tagged HOSPITALITY SUNDAY' to add more seriousness to the system. Through the food bank and the church welfare committee the needs of some of the members were met. The sum of N300, 000 was spent on charity work in the period under review.

The church under the period under review strengthened the spiritual life of the people through Evangelical Outreach to the community, Breakthrough Prayer, Morning Dew, Anointing Service, Covenant Prayers, Bible Study, Divine Intervention and Monthly revivals and all-night prayer to revive and keep the members to be spiritually alert. The Home cell, Youth Work, AAPS, ACM, Women Organization and Men Organization (Men Fellowship and fathers Union) were all active and waxing stronger.

(B) ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, UGBOROKEThe church of the St. John's is growing both physical and spiritually. In the period under review the church achieved a lot through individuals, groups, clans, Ethnic Nationalities and family donations. A new Guitar, Combo speaker, keyboard were bought for the worship of the Almighty God. The church building windows were changed to the modern type in Vogue and the vicarage chairs were refurnished and new curtains were bought to replace the old ones. The old church lectern was also refurnished.

The church embarked on Evangelical Outreach to reach out to the immediate community and the church Bible Study, Faith Clinic, Divine Encounter, Revivals and Night Vigil were enhanced to revive the souls of members. The Women Organization, men fellowship, fathers' Union, the AYF, ACM, AAPS are all waxing stronger on a daily basis.

(C) TRIUMPHANT CHURCH OVONOMO, UGBORIKOKOThe church in the period under review carried out all its programmes of Evangelism, Revival, Bible Study and All-night prayers successfully. There were some new developments in the church during the period. The church is now registered for marriage; it hosted the Archdeaconry men Fellowship Convention.

The Home Cell, ACM, AYF and the Women Organization are well co-ordinated and all the programme and services are given positive result to the church spiritual and physical growth.

(D) ST. JAMES ODIBO AVENUE – ENEHREN The church is gradually getting her footing. Within the period under review the church had done well. The church building has been greatly improved on and a well built altar had been added. The construction of the church vicarage is now at widow level with the

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help of our Bishop and our mother in Israel, the Rt. Rev and Mrs. C.E. Ide who turned the confirmation service held in the church into a launching arena where over N500,000 (five hundred thousand naira) was raised. We appreciate the Bishop, the Diocese, Our Mother in Israel and the Women Organization and others for the love demonstrated and shown to the church. May the good lord reward you all.

The major constrain of the church is the location where the church is sited. The church needs the attention of the MEC and the assistance of all for evangelical work in the place to enhance the physical and spiritual growth of the church and as well save the church land from the hands of people and land speculators.

(E) HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, WATER RESOURCESThis is the third major church of the archdeaconry. The church is growing faster to the glory of God with an increase in physical and spiritual strength at both church services and weekly programmes. The spiritual life of the church is carried out through Breakthrough Prayers, Divine Touch, Bible Study, Monthly All-Night Prayers, Revival activities and Diocesan Home Cell.

The PCC has approved a new and more edifying church Building plan designed by the Diocesan Architect that will meet the taste of time. The Building Project will commence soon after the Synod. Our major challenge is the terrain which is a complete swamp. We thank all church members who are already donating towards the Building project. 140 bags of cement, 60 pcs of 5/8 rods and 30 pcs of ½ inch rods are in the store of the Building committee.

(F) ST. MARK'S CHURCH, UGBOROKE The Church is growing from strength to strength with a strength of about 40 members. The church weekly activities – Bible Study, Home Cell fellowship, Revival, Fasting and Prayer and quarterly all-night prayers were very encouraging. The Church was able to buy Communion Vestment, Wardens robes and staffs through the donation of Sir Ufuoma Oberabor. The earnest need of the Church now is how to raise N10, 000,000 (ten million naira) to acquire a land to accommodate the fast growing Church.

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DONATIONS

S/N

NAMES OF DONOR

DESCRIPTION

AMOUNT

1

Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Enajekpo

Iron Rods

Lectern

(St. Matthias’ Church)

N100,000

N230,000

2

Mr. & Mrs. Oniovosa Owhiri

Generator

Warden Staff Choir Cross

Hymn Books (Holy Trinity)

125,000 __

__ __ 3

Warri Diocese

Rt. Rev C.E. Ide, Jp Towards Vicarage Building

Towards Vicarage BuildingN300,000

N20,000




Mrs. P.O.E. Ide

Towards Vicarage Building (St. James’)

N10,000

Women Organization Towards Vicarage Building N90,000

4 Sir Oberabor Wardens Robes Holy Communion Vestments (St. Mark’s Church)

5 MRS. Rita Oyibo Big Generator 65,000

6 Mrs. Ruth Ariemuduigho Big Keyboard 60,000

7 Mr. Rita Oyibo 10 Packet Of Tiles 25,000

8 Warri Archdeaconry Women 5 Plastic Chairs 5,000

9 Ugborikoko Archdeaconry Women

5 Plastic Chairs 5,000

10 Evangelism Group

10 Plastic Chairs

10,000

11 Deborah Prayer Meeting

3 Plastic Chairs

3,000

12 AYF

Standing Fan

8,000

13 Triumphant Church

Water Tank And Stand

75,000

14 Mr. John Itoje

Procession Cross

23,000

15 Mr. John Itoje

Wardens Ropes

15,000

16 Dorcas Prayer Meeting

Big Cooking Pot

6,000

17

General Women

Big Cooking Pot

6,000

18

Triumphant Church

Ceiling Of Vestry & Vicar’s Office

25,500

19

Mr. Johnson Uvo

Church Building Cladding

80,000

STATISTICAL REPORT

S/N

PARTICULARS

2013

2014

1

Number Of Clergy

5

5

2

Number Of Catechist

Number Of Church Teacher

1 2

1 2

3 Number Of Enquires 350 360 4 Number Of Baptized Infants 28 36 5 Number Of Baptized Adult 27 28 6 Number Of Registered Members 702 715 7 Number Of Confirmees 33 35

8 Number Of Fathers’ Union Admitted 7 1

9 Number Of Mothers’ Union Admitted 6 4

10 Number Of Women’s Guild Admitted 12 13




CONCLUSION We give thanks to God Almighty for the grace to serve in His Vineyard in the period under review. We are indeed very grateful to all those God used to bring to fruition the activities of all the churches in this Archdeaconry. We shall continue to appreciate God for his mercies, care, provision, favour and enablement. May God reward all members of the Archdeaconry Board and all that help to make the period under review a success handsomely in Jesus name. Amen.

Ven. S.A.B. IkpesaArchdeacon

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11 Number Of Girls’ Guild Admitted 18 36

12 Number Of Marriages:

Ordinance

Blessing

8

1

3

3

13

Number Of Death

7

4

UGBORIKOKO ARCHDEACONRY CHURCHES AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT

S/N

CHURCH

2013

2014

INCOME

EXPENDITURE

BALANCE

INCOME

EXPENDITURE

BALANCE

1 St. Matthias’, Ugborikoko

11,135,144.21 10,993,474.85 141,669.36 11,946,111.78 11,899,156.55 46,955.23

2 St. John’s Ugboroke 6,735,690.00 6,441,650.00 294,040.00 7,320,940.00 7,136,315.00 184,635.00

3 Holy Trinity, Water

Resources

3,486,435.00 3,030,865.00 455,570.00 4,293,681.00 3,769,640.00 524,041.00

4 Triumphant, Ovonomo 1,802,220.00 1,802,220.00 __ 2,084,382.43 1,657,382.84 426,999.59

5 St. James’ Odibo 769,145.00 761,725.00 7,420.00 772,225.00 799,815.00 (27,590.00)

6 St. Mark’s, Ugborikoko

___

___

__

874,925.00

641,370.00

233,555.00

UGBORIKOKO ARCHDEACONRY AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT

YEAR 2013 2014 Income 1,461,275.00 1,572,605.00

Expenditure 1,362,269.42 1,315,458.00

Balance 99,005.58 257,147.00




WARRI ARCHDEACONRY



My Lord Bishop, the President of Synod,My Lords Spiritual and Temporal,Diocesan Officials,Houses of Clergy & Laity,Fellow Synod Delegates,Ladies and Gentlemen.

1.0 PREAMBLE: Our sincere appreciation and praise go to God Almighty for another Synod Year and the strength He has given to work in His vineyard. All honour and glory to His holy name forever.

2.0 ARCHDEACONRY PROGRAMMES:

2.1 2014 Pastoric Week: This was done throughout the Archdeaconry from Monday, 7th – Sunday, 13th July, 2014 with the theme, “pulling Down The Strongholds” (2 Cor. 10:4). The programme was of a tremendous blessing to all members that attended. The sum of Nine hundred and sixty eight thousand, five hundred and twenty naira (N968,520.00) was realized (Net Income).

2.2 Revival: The Archdeaconry embarked on a week long revival from Monday 1st to Sunday 7th December,2014 with the theme: “Divine Restoration. It features sound biblical teachings, talk, exposition, breaking of curses and healing ministration.

2.3 Home Cell: The Home Cell is growing stronger. With the new directive from his lordship many members are now scrambling to belong to one.

2.4 Food Bank: The Food Bank is still struggling in this Archdeaconry. Many members refuse to key into it. Notwithstanding, with the few response some persons have been affected positively.

2.5 Men Fellowship: Every effort is being put in place to make it more effective. A Chaplain in person of Revd. Canon O.S. Ojukoko has been appointed for this fellowship.

2.6 Evangelism: The Archdeaconry carried out a crusade at Ugbo-Dede in January 17th and 18th,2015 with seven (7) converts won. A Church is planted there already. The AAPS Warri Zone organized a very powerful crusade at Obodo with many converts won in August 8th to 10th 2014 with the theme, “In a Time Like This”. May God continue to bless the leadership of AAPS in Jesus name. The Council of Nights Warri Diocese also organized a crusade at Omadino on the 1st November,2014 with 6 converts won

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including the most eldest man in the community. We are grateful to the Council of Nights.

2.7 Foundation Stone: His lordship, the Rt. Revd. C.E. Ide JP laid the foundation stone of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Omadino on the 5th January,2015. The work is in progress. The Council of Nights of Warri Diocese is single handedly building this Church. May God bless their endeavours.

2.8 Survey Plan Directive: Consequent to the Diocesan directive that all Church land must be surveyed, the Archdeaconry has sponsored the survey of the land of our Saviour's Anglican Church at Ukpokiti and that of St. Matthew's Church, Oteghele.

2.9 Appreciation: The Archdeaconry Board wish to thank his lordship, the Rt. Revd. C.E. Ide for his magnimity for providing over a Hundred Thousand naira (N100,000.00) to appreciate Orere-Oluba community for the piece of land, they graciously gave to build the Church free of charge.Our appreciation also goes to the Council of Nights, Warri Diocese and Sir Abulu for his doggedness towards procuring a safe place of worship for Churches in the riverine areas particularly in the Itsekiri axis.

3.0 REPORTS FROM CHURCHES:We have nine Churches in this Archdeaconry and by the grace of God a new one has been added that is the Anglican Church, Ugbo-Dede.

3.1 ST. PETER'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, IGBUDU-WARRI:Glory be to God, for the period under review, St. Peter's was able to carry out her usual activities of mid-week Bible Study, Wednesday Divine Encounter, Fasting & Prayer, and Welfare to members.

a) Revival Programme: Lent (40 days programme) 2014 commenced on Wednesday, 5th March and ended 13th April, 2014 with the theme, “Divine Settlement”. It was heart searching programme with healing and deliverance that accompanied it. This was presided by a Holy week Revival from Monday 14th to Wednesday 16th 2014 with the theme, “I have seen the Lord”. Mrs. P.O.E. Ide (Mother-in-Israel) and Mrs. Ulonma Onyekuru ministered. Apart from the ones mentioned earlier, very eminent ministers of the Word of God were resource persons in course of St. Peter's Week of Revival with the Rt. Rev. C.O. Odutemu (Bishop of Ughelli Diocese), Ven. Justice Okoronkwo (Jos Diocese) from Monday 2nd to Sunday 8th June,2014. Three days dry fasting and prayer with the theme, “I cannot Remain Like This”; three nights of Glory and a Crossover Revival from 28th to 31st December was organized. These far reaching revivals have increased the congregational strength and spiritual awareness of the Church.

b) Welfare: The welfare of members was taken as a priority. The sum of N2,248,700.00 was spent in 2014.

c) Leadership Retreat: This was done at Ibru Centre, Agbarha-Otor in March,2014.d) Women Organisation: The women organization did most of her programmes in the

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year under review. The four women group – Deborah, Esther, Ruth and Sarah are doing well. The women Put-A-Smile welfare package for widows and the aged is impacting positively on the Church.

e) Mission & Evangelism Committee: The Committee is working hard. The AAPS, AYF, EFAC, ACM, Brigades – BB,GB &AGB, amongst others are doing wonderfully well.

f) Home Cell: The Home Cell Fellowship is striving well.g) Projects: The Church expansion is near completion. Over N17,000,000.00 has been

spent so far.h) Land Acquisition: The Church was able to acquire a land of 100 by 100 with a

dilapidated building on it at the cost of N13,500,000.00. The work on the deed is on going.

i) Youth Programme: The AYF, Precious stones, Girls Guild, G.B, B.B and A.B.G carried out their programme, from National, Diocesan to Parishlevel were done successfully. A Youth forum was held on 22nd March,2015. All the youth participated. Wonderful recommendations were made for the leadership of the Church to ponder over to better our youth.

j) Disposition of Clergy: On 30th June,2014, the Revd. J.G.O. Imudje and Revd. L.U.P. Obibi were transferred to St. Andrew's Cathedral and the church of the Redeemer respectively, while the Revd. B.A. Omoko and Revd. J.O. Umukoro were brought to replace them. We are grateful to his lordship for this transfer.

3.2 CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION, IYARA:By the grace of God, the Church is growing numerically and finanicially, through revivals and evangelism. The home cell ministry is in full operation.

The activities of the Fathers' Union, Mothers' Union, Men Fellowship, Women Guild, Girls' Guild, A.YF., A.C.M. A.A.P.S and Boys Brigade are moving smoothly. Major constraint of the Church is the relocation or moving of members to their building, but we thank God for them. The certificate of ownership of the land has not come, that is why we have not start the new Church building.

3.3 ALL SOUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, URHOBO ROAD, WARRI:This Church by the grace of God is growing spiritually and numerically with an average of 70 members through evangelism, revival and home cell. The Church began the year with wilderness programme for the first seven days and every Wednesday of the forty days fasting programme in the year under review.

In the period under review, the Church carried out maintenance of her floor and painting of the Church wall which amounted toN23,850.00. Also the welfare of members were taken care of such that food worth N15,000.00 were bought for widows and the needy during the Christmas season while the sum of N33,000.00 was spent on the sick and empowerment of members.

A fundraising for the purchase of a land was done and a total sum of N148,000.00 cash was realized with other promises. The quit notice to the Church has been withdrawn because we have paid the rent sum of N96,000.00 for the personage in the year under review

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§ Needs/Challenges: The major need of the Church is money to purchase a land to build her permanent place of worship.

3.4 OUR SAVIOUR'S CHURCH, UKPOKITI:The members of this Mission Church whole heartedly thank the Almighty God for His loving kidness towards them in the year under review. May His name be praise forever. Amen.

The Church activities in this period include Bible Study, Revival and weekly breakthrough prayers. They also go out for evangelism mostly in the morning, and with these the Church is touching lives in the area. Warri Archdeaconry General Women donated the sum of one hundred thousand naira (N100,000.00) to rebuild the part of the Church that collapse. Mrs. Comfort Edeki donated mixer amplifier worth N29,000.00 to the Church. Also during their harvest, the chairman of the harvest was touched by what God is doing in the riverine area and he gave the sum of two hundred and fifty thousand naira (N250,000.00) as his contribution towards the Church building project.

§ Needs: The Church is in dire need of a generator to provide electrical power for the amplifier already donated as there is no light in the community. They also need finance to complete the Church building project. They are soliciting for individual and the Diocese support in this regard.

3.5 ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, ODE-ITSEKIRI:The Church is in the riverine area. A new Catechist in person of Mr. Maxwell Egbejule has been posted there to man the Church. Since his arrival the Church is growing numerically and spiritually through Bible study, Revivals, Night vigils, Home Cell feloowship and house to house witnessing within the community and the neighboring villages (Inorin, Ajagba, Usele and Ugbo-dede).

§ Challenges/Need: The Church is in dire need of Land.

3.6 ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, OMADINO:This Church carried out the following activities in the year under review. Bible study, fasting & prayer, breakfast with the Lord programme, children Bible club and home cell fellowship every Sunday. Ash Wednesday programme was also observed to mark the beginning of the Lenten Season. The women meet once in every month for their prayer meetings. The women Conference was held from 13th – 15th February,2015 with Mrs. Okeoghene Ojukoko as their resource person. The Girl's Guild activities are not fully in place yet as a result of most of them being in School.

The Council of Knight, Warri Diocese held a crusade on the 1st November,2014, where six (6) converts were won. The most eldest man in the community is among them. The Council of Knights also made it possible for His Lordship, Rt. Revd. C.E. Ide to lay the

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Church building foundation on the 15th January,2015 which they promise to complete in due time.

§ Challenge/Need: The Church is in of musical instrument.

3.7 ST. PETER'S CHURCH, OBODO:This Mission Church is still striving. The spiritual activities embarked upon during the period under review include Bible Study, house to house visitation and evangelism, fasting & prayer, home cell fellowship and a revival programme tagged, “ Morning Touch with Jesus”.

In the period under review the AAPS organized a three days crusade at Obodo community on 29th – 31st August, 2014, with 14 souls won. This has help to strengthen the Church. May God bless the AAPS abundantly.

§ Challenge/Need: The Church needs two million six hundred thousand naira (N2.6m) to pay for a Land.

3.8 ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH, ORERE-ULUBA:The Church is waxing strong with increase in membership. To God be the glory. The activities include evangelism drive and visitation, Revival & all-night, Home cell fellowship has two cells groups named Home A and Home B. The Church Agent has established a prayer meeting for the women. The women went out for outreach, visitation, and provide welfare assistance to some member of the community.

Warri Diocese with the help of the Bishop in collaboration with MEC has givewn the sum of two hundred and fifty thousand naira (N250,000.00) to the Church for development. The money was used to build a temporal place of worship.

§ Challenge/Need: The Church needs money to fence the Church Land.

3.9 OTEGHELE CHURCH:We give thanks to God Almighty for his lovely kindness and care toward the Church in the year under review. May His name be praise forever. Amen.

The above name Church is a Mission Church in the riverine area which is growing rapidly through the help of Evangelism, Bible study, Home cell, Revival programme and Sunday Service. By the grace of God the Church formerly called Oteghele Anglican Church Oteghele has been named St. Matthew's Anglican Church by his lordship, Rt. Revd. C.E. Ide.

In the period under review the Church was able to achieve the following: one (1) glass Lantern, twenty (20) plastic chairs, one set of wireless micro-phone, three (3) set of altar cloth and six (6) choir robes. The Church was also able to buy one (1) tipper of granite, sharp sand and maintaining of the Church site in preparation for foundation laying. The survey of the Church land has been done. This was sponsored by the Archdeaconry.

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§ Challenge/Need: The Church is in dire need of financial support to fasten the development of the Church Land to ensure that the community does not take it back from us.

4.0 DEATH: We lost nine (9) of our dear members in the Archdeaconry during the period under review. They are as follows:i) Pa. Ejioforii) Mr. Aruakpor Collinsiii) Mrs. Cecilia Ogriiv) Mr. Marro Omotav) Evang. Daniel Erherhavi) Miss. Sarah Esivwenetavii) Mrs. Angelinaviii) Mr. Anthony Ikekukuix) Mr. Moses Egberi

May God grant their Souls perfect peace. Amen.

5.0 STATISTICAL REPORT

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S/N PARTICULARS

2013

2014

1

Number of Priest

5

4 2

Number of Deacon

1

1 3

Number of Catechist

2

4

4

Number of Church Agent

4

3

5

Number of Lay Reader

13

13

6 Number of Evangelist/Missionary 6 11 7 Number of Registered Members 3129 1257 8 Number of Mothers’ Union admitted

15 15

9 Number of Women’s Guild admitted 18 18

10 Number of Girl’s Guild admitted 13 24

11 Number of Fathers’ Union admitted 12 16

12 Number of Baptized members 173 189

13 Number of Confirmed members 49 57

14


2350

2407

15

Number of Marriages:

16

Ordinance

27

19

17

Blessing

13

17




7.0 CONCLUSIONWe give thanks to God Almighty for the grace to serve in His vineyard in the period under review. We are indeed grateful to all those God used to support the Archdeaconry. May God richly bless you all in Jesus name.

VEN. I.A.O. ITOMUARCHDEACON

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18 Number of Sunday School Teachers 42 42

19

Number of death

4

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S/N ARCHDEACONRY

/ CHURCHES

2013

2014

INCOME

EXPENSES

BALANCE

INCOME

EXPENSES

BALANCE

REMARK

1

Warri

Archdeaconry

6,987,671.

58

7,450,983

.55

(533,311.

97)

3,782,580.

00

3,693,462.5

8

89,117.42

Audited

2

St. Peter's

Church, Igbudu

71,507,52

3

61,540,90

9

9,966,614

.00

79,721,527

.00

78,893,320.

00

828,207.00

Audited

3 Transfiguration

Church, Iyara

7,129,305.

80

6,545,409

8.54

583,896.2

6 8,472,889.

39 7,179,896.4

4 1,292,992.

95 Unaudited

4 All Soul's

Church, Warri

1,374,305.

74

1,212,145

.71

976,215.8

2 1,552,756.

00 1,171,910.0

0 380,846.00 Unaudited

5

St. Paul's

Church,

Omadino

383,470

361,380

22,090 646,919.00

396,589,00

250,330.00

Unaudited

6

St. Peter's

Church, Obodo

297,370

247,085

50,285 585,506.00 463,510.00 121,996.00 Unaudited

7

St. Philip's

Church, Orere-

Uluba 78,375

65,055 13,320 314,125.00 317,540.00 (3,415.00) Unaudited

8

Our Saviour's

Church,

Ukpokiti

796,745

741,541

55,204.00

598,100.00

575,030.00

23,070.00

Unaudited

9

St. John's

Church, Ode-

Itsekiri

174,845

261,315

86,470 131,095.00

208,005.00

(76,910.00)

Unaudited

10

St. Matthew’s, Oteghele

433,055

217,705.4

0

215,350

463,935.00

521,045.00

57,110.00

Unaudited




WARRI EAST ARCHDEACONRY


HELD AT ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH, OKPARA WATERSIDE. FROM SATURDAY 2ND- WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY, 2015.

The lord bishop, My lords Spiritual and Temporal,Diocesan Officials,House of Clergy and Laity,Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen.

Introduction Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ throughout this synod session. May our deliberations be fruitful and further move the Church of God forward in Jesus name. Warri East Archdeaconry join Mary to say; “He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted the lowly”(Lk 1:51-52).

GENERAL REPORT OF THE ARCHDEACONRYDuring the year under review, the Archdeaconry functioned maximally as expected of her. Board meetings were held regularly and the staff meeting were held from time to time, to review our work in the Archdeaconry. All the churches participated in all the programmes especially Ephphatha, an annual programme in the month of September. The Lenten period was also observed as a period of revival in all the Churches in the Archdeaconry. The Archdeaconry hosted the Diocesan Finance Board and some other Diocesan events during the year under review. Our confirmation service was held in the month of October at the Good Shepherd Church. Home Cell fellowship is encouraging as members are getting used to it. It is interesting to note that the first retirement service conducted by the Diocese was hosted by this Archdeaconry on the 14th Day of March, 2015. at the Good Shepherd Church for Rev and Mrs James O. Odiete.

REPORTS FROM CHURCHES1. THE GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

To God be the glory for the resounding testimonies emanating from this parish. Certainly it is the Lord's doing nobody can take the glory to himself all the glory to the Lord whose promises never fails. We are all aware that the past few years have been critical for this parish. At the beginning of the year under review, our divine inspiration was: I CAN MAKE IT ! I WILL MAKE IT !! I HAVE MADE IT !!!

Surely if one proposes our God is ever ready to perform. This is our story in this parish. We are happy to report to synod that God is doing marvelous things among us. The assessment arrears of over seven million naira (#7,000,000.00) was cleared alongside the annual assessment. With humility we are happy to report that the assessment for 2015 was cleared before 15th march, courtesy of two brethren one of them is a member

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of the parish while the other was a visitor to the parish. Both of them paid the eleven million naira (#11,000,000.00) only. During the adult harvest, 2014, Hon &Mrs. Enahoro Eta donated a new Toyota Hummer bus to the Church. They also pledge to complete the vicarage. As at the time of this report work was already going on in the vicarage. Our expectation is that the vicarage would be dedicated by the next anniversary of the Church. We cannot thank this couple enough because God raised them as a helper to His Church. Our members also performed very well in every aspect of their stewardship to the Church. As usual services were held regularly with all the various meetings that contributed immensely to the resounding successes that have been recorded.

We are happy to report that the re-roofing of the Church which has been begging for attention for some years now has been done. Over four million five hundred thousand naira (#4,500,000.00) was spent on the project. Furnishing of the vicar's office is ongoing. The Emoghene Multipurpose Cooperative Society is waxing stronger and membership is on the increase. The visitation/Counseling/ Follow-up Team ministry visits members weekly leading to revival in the life of members. The Welfare/Charity ministry on behalf of the Church responded to the needs of the people and over two million naira (#2,000,000.00) was spent. The various evangelical groups were active during the year attending both local and national conferences. During the year under review efforts were made to reclaim some part of the swampy areas surrounding the Church. Our desire is to complete the Church building this year and also dedicate it.

During the disposition of clergy, one of our priests was transferred, the Rev.Sam Ewhoforama, and the Rev Denis Nnamani replaced him. Rev James O.Odiete retired from active service while the Rev. Daniel U.Ode was posted to us.

CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER, FRANK-AILEMEN, WARRI.This Church is next to The Good Shepherd Church in the Archdeaconry with two clergymen serving there. Services were held regularly with an improvement in the attendance. Periodical revival and breakthrough services are held to keep the members strong spiritually and physically. Seminars are also held with a view to educating the members especially the various leaders in the Church. During the year under review, the welfare/charity work was encouraging. The Church assisted some orphans in the Church by purchasing an apartment that worth the sum of one million, thirty five thousand and nine hundred naira (#1,035,900.00) only. Over seven hundred and ninety eight naira, nine hundred and fifty kobo (#798,950.00) only was spent on other charity works.

The biggest challenge facing the Church is the possibility of securing a nearby land to build their vicarage. While efforts are on top gear at securing a land around the Church for this purpose, the members are also appealing to the good people of this diocese to aid them financially. Some of the achievements recorded in the Church were the initiatives of the women groups of the Church who bought a landed property where they hope to build an hostel for commercial purposes.

CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION, UGBORI, WARRIServices were held regularly during the year under review. The services includes cross-

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over/waiting upon the Lord to kick start the New Year. Revival cum breakthrough that helped to build the spiritual life of members was held successfully. The Church celebrated their annual harvest that enabled them to pay part of their annual assessment. The Church appreciates a neighbor of the Church who is helping to pay their light bills.

The Church was involved in charity works during the year which gulped the sum of forty two thousand, five hundred and eighty naira (#42,580.00) only. This Church is in dire need of a land where a permanent church building can be erected. As at now the available place within the area is a property that is being offered at the sum of seventeen million naira (#17,000,000.00) only. The church is calling on well-meaning people of God to come to their aid.

THE NEW COVENANT CHURCH, OKITI STREET, WARRI.This church has existed for about two years and it is doing well under the leadership of the worker there. Services were held regularly during the year under review. We thank God for the growth in membership. During the year the church purchased some musical instruments to enhance their worship including a generator to supply power. Some group of persons donated some plastic chairs to the church while Evang. Mrs. P. Ejatomi donated some chairs for use in the worker's house. During the confirmation service the church presented 17 candidates for confirmation, 5 candidates for women's guild and 1 for Mothers' union and 1 for Girls Guild.

The immediate need of the church is a land to build their permanent structure for worship. Efforts made so far had not yielded any positive result. We ask for prayers in this regard. We cannot but thank the proprietor of Fans College for their magnanimity in playing host to the church since inception.

FUTURE PLANSWe look forward to intensify efforts so as to acquire land for the smaller churches in the archdeaconry that are yet to possess a permanent place of worship. Secondly, our desire is to create an enabling environment where our members could be economically productive thereby raising their living standard.

OBITUARY1. Mrs. Theresa Idodo2. Mrs. Rosaline Onemu3. Evang. Jacob E. Etemiku4. Evang. Jonathan Eremeruwo5. Mr. Joshua Irobo6. Mrs. Abiodun Onyapia7. Madam Susanna Obrewho8. Mr. Solomon Ijoni9. Mr. Monday Eko10. Mrs. Rosaline Ojere11. Mr. Francis Oshogbo12. Mama Grace Omaye Omagbemi

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APPRECIATIONOur utmost appreciation and gratitude goes to the Almighty God for finding us useful in His vineyard through the year under review, may His name be praised forever in Jesus name. We thank our bishop and his wife for their Episcopal visit to us on different occasion. May the good Lord keep you relevant to your generation. Our heartfelt gratitude to all our co-labourers in this archdeaconry for their cooperation. We specially mention the Archdeacon's wife and the clergy wives for managing the women folk unbehalf of their husbands, May God bless you richly. To all our members for their generous donations towards the work of God. Space has failed us in an attempt to mention names, may the good Lord shower His blessings upon you all.

STATICAL REPORTS STATISTICS

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NARRATION

THE

GOOD SHEPH

ERD CHURC

H

CHURCH

OF THE

REDEEMER

CHURCH OF THE

RESURRECTION

NEW

COVENENT

CHURCH

WARRI-EAST

ARCHDEACONRY TOTAL

2013

2014

2013

2014

2013

2014

2013

2014

2013

2014

1.

No. of Priest

3

2

2

2

-

-

4

2.

No. of Deacons

-

1

-

-

-

1

3.

No. of Catechists

1

-

1

1

-

2

2

4.

No. of Church Agent

-

-

-

-

1

1

1

5.

No. of Lay-Reader

7

3

-

-

-

10 10

6.

No. of Postulant

-

-

-

-

-

1

-

7.

No. of Enquirers

-

-

3

4

-

3

4

8.

No. Baptized During The Year

(a) Adults

(b) Infants

14 15

21

2

8

13

10

5

-

-

4

2

2

22

30

31

11

9.

No. Confirmed During The Year

35

28

16

5

2

1

3

17 56

50

10.

No. of Communicants

320 34

0 27

7 28

0 21

22

3

17

618

659

11.

No. of Registered Members

599

642

367

378

31

28

177

185

474

123

3

12.

No. of Marriages During The Year

-

According To Ordinance

- Blessing Of Marriage

13

5

17

8

7

-

3

-

-

-

-

-

22

5

20

9

13. No. of Attendants at Sunday School Children

140

191

185

157

29 33 - 49 354 430




14.

No. of Sunday School Teacher

7

15

8

8

1

1

-

3

16 27

15.

No. Admitted to Mothers’ Union during the Year

6

13

1

2

-

-

-

1

7

16

16.

No. Admitted to Women’s Guild during the Year

6

10

5

2

-

-

1

5

12 17

17.

No. Admitted to Girls’ Guild during the Year

5

2

8

10

2

-

5

1

22

13

18.

No. Admitted to Fathers Union during the Year

-

1

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1

19

No. of Deaths During The Year

15

6

4

4

2

-

-

12

FINANCIAL REPORTS

WARRI EAST ARCHDEACONRY (AUDITED)

2013 2014

Bal. B/F 404,956.00 245,152.00

Income 1,575,415.00 4,349,380.00

Total

1,980,371.00

4,594,532.00

Expenditure

1,735,218.00

4,161,205.88

Balance

245,152.23

433,326.00

THE GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH (AUDITED)

2013

2014

Bal. B/F

93,148.00

2,988,494.00

Income

33,282,290.00

40,990,535.00

Total

33,375,438.00

43,979,029.00

Expenditure

30,386,944.00

42,174,504.00

Balance

2,988,494.00

1,804.525.00

CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER (AUDITED)

2013

2014

Bal. B/F

798,367.18

1,019,658.60

Income

17,740,263.58

19,004,620.83

18,759,022.18

20,024,279.43

Expenditure

17,740,263.58

17,450,408.26

Balance

1,019,658.60

2,575,871.17




CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION (AUDITED)

2013 2014 Bal. B/F 531,900.00 361,107.00

Income 1,094,910.00 1,057,990.00

Total 1,626,810.00 1,419,097.00

Expenditure

1,265,098.00

1,298,084.49

Balance

361,712.00

121,012.51

THE NEW COVENANT CHURCH (AUDITED)

2013 2014

Bal. B/F ----------------- 6,204.00

Income

50,824.00

1,473,720.00

Total

50,824.00

1,479,924.00

Expenditure

44,620.00

1,133,624.00

Balance

6,204.00

146,300.00

VEN. EMMANUEL O. AGBAWE JPARCHDEACON




WARRI WEST ARCHDEACONRY



PREAMBLE: We give thanks to God for His protection, blessings and guidance over us to be part of this synod. To Him be all the glory and adoration forever more – Amen.

REPORT FROM WARRI WEST ARCHDEACONRYDuring the year under review, Warri West Archdeaconry developed numerically, spiritually and in infrastructure that it split into two Archdeaconries. The new Archdeaconry (Warri Central) is to be inaugurated in June 2015.

REPORT FROM CHURCHES(1) ST. JAMES CHURCH, OJABUGBE: The 2 storey investment house of this church

comprising of 8 numbers of 2 bedroom flats, 2 bed sitters and Women Kitchen is almost completed. The foundation of this project was laid on 6th September, 2013. Tenants are already occupying the Ground Floor. The first floor is almost ready for occupation while plastering and finishing work is on at the last floor. This church sank two borehole, one for the investment house while the other is for church use in the church compound.

Various Revivals programmes including the 40 days Lent period, were done. The Divine Connection Programme introduced since 2013 is greatly helping the church. This programme holds every Monday. Midyear Revival Programme, Beginning the year with God, End of year Revival Programmes and regular All Night Prayers are held in this church.

(2) ST. PAUL'S AGBARHA – WARRI: This church carried out various spiritual programmes such as walking with the Lord, wilderness with the Lord, Victory Moment, Midyear Revival, Operation Carry your Own etc. This church purchased one keyboard at the cost of (N270,000.00) only.

(3) CHRIST THE KING CHURCH: This church is now an Archdeaconry Headquarter. The Vicar of this church was also preferred an Archdeacon. The inauguration of this new Archdeaconry will be in June 2015. This church also received a trained Catechist to assist in the Pastoral work in this parish. This church organized various revival programmes such as Atmosphere of Restoration, Good Morning Holy Spirit, Ephata, Prayer Convocation, All Night Vigil, Bible Study etc.

(4) ST. MARK'S CHURCH OTOR-OKERE: This church in the year under review experienced a tremendous revival through the spiritual programmes such as Open Heavens, General Church Revival Prayers.

Members of this church have been donating towards the decking of the church building

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which will commence soon. This church also sank a Bore Hole for the Okere-Urhobo Community residents to fetch water. This has been of great help and means of Evangelism in the community. This church also assisted the Okere-Urhobo Community in opening the community link road which has been blocked and abandoned. It is presently being called, St. Mark's Link Road.

(5) ST. THOMAS CHURCH IDIAREGBE: This is a growing and developing church. This church received a resident Priest posted to them for the first time in January 2015. The church building project is still on. The decking of this church will be done this year to enable the church have gallery. This church needs financial support. Various spiritual and revival programmes such as Eagles gathering, monthly revival, breakthrough service, general fasting every Friday are being organized by this church.

(1) CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION, TOKAN STREET, OFF WILLIE STREET: This church is waxing stronger spiritually. The zeal and cooperation of the members of this church is worthy of emulation. The building of this church has reached lintel level. Fence has been put on one side of the land of the church. The sand filling of the church is still on. We pray that this church shall be roofed before the end of this year. This church is to host the 2015 confirmation service of Warri West Archdeaconry.

(2) ST. JUDE'S CHURCH EGBEMENE: This church is building a new church with planks and aluminum due to the nature of the land – (saw dust land). This is being done with support from individual donations and the women of the Archdeaconry.

(3) CHAPEL OF THE KING OF KINGS: This chapel is in the palace of the king of Agbarha Kingdom in Warri. He and the family constitute the membership of this chapel.

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FINANCIAL REPORT OF WARRI WEST ARCHDEACONRY

Churches 2013

2014

S/n

Income

Expenditure

Balance

Income

Expenditure

Balance

1. St. James, Ojabugbe

51,730,868.10

55,440,593.90

-3,709,725.80

60,322,110.58

56,366,371.19

3,955,739.39

2. Christ the King, Essi L/O

14,819,050.00

14,775,397.00

43,653.00 11,336,292.00

11,153,625 182,667.00

3. St. Paul’s Agbarha, Warri

10,973,146.00

9,996,260.00

976,886.00

10,302,138.00

9,646,810.00

655,328.00

4. St. Mark’s Otor-Okere

4,006,920.00

4,004,420.00

2,500.00

2,626,095.00

2,450,450.00

175,645.00

5. St. Thomas, Idiaregbe

2,468,195.00

2,294,059.37

174,135.63

2,162,865.00

1,796,226.88

366,638.12

6. Church of the Ascension Tokan Street

3,054,375.00

2,963,925.74

90,449.26

3,233,300.00

3,067,325.00

165,975.00

SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014. “THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.”

WOMEN AND YOUTH WORKThe Women's work in the Archdeaconry under the leadership of the Archdeacon's wife, Mrs. O.B. Ejemrae is growing and waxing stronger. All the Diocesan, Archdeaconry and Parish Programmes are being attended. The Women of St. James bought a Brand new 18 seater Bus at the cost of N6.2 Million Naira. The first brand new vehicle in the history of St. James Church. The Youths are waxing stronger. The A.Y.F of St. James also bought a Tokunbo 18 Seater bus at the cost of N1.6 Million Naira during the period under review.

DONATIONSVarious persons donated in Cash and Kind to the Churches in this Archdeaconry. Some wish to remain anonymous.

DEATH: The following persons were called to Eternal rest during the period under review.

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CHURCHES FINANCIAL REPORT

2013 2014 Income Expenditure Balance Income Expenditure Balance

Warri West Archdeaconry

2,190,395.00

2,856,093.33

-665,698.33

2,325,057.56

1,818,763.89

506,293.67

7. St. Jude’s Egbemene

219,660.00 184,796.00 34,864.00 346,190.00 278,548.00 67,642.00

8. Chapel of the King of Kings

310,880.00 299,510.00 11,370.00 273,252.00 294,620.00 -21,368.00

S/n Names Church Items Donated 1. Mrs. Joy Orotu St. Marks Otor-Okere Sinking of a Borehole for St.

Marks Church 2. Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel

Apinoko

St. James Ojabugbe 40 Ceiling Fans

3. Mr. Saturday Kosile St. James Ojabugbe 1 Cow for Adult Harvest Celebration

4.

Mr. Samuel Fagene

St. Paul’s Agbarha

3 Pews

5.

Mr. Emmanuel Okwu


1 Set of drum 6.

Mrs. E. Efenarho


I Choir Cross, 1 table Gas Cooker and 1 big size Ox Fan

7.

Bro. Frank Brume


I Big Size Ox Standing Fan 8.

Hon. Power Bagor


2 pair of Microphone and Microphone stand

S/N NAMES

CHURCH

1.

Mrs. Charity Ileleji

St. James Church Ojabugbe

2. Mr. Philip Okoro St. James Church Ojabugbe 3. Pa. Peter Ovwovwadia St. James Church Ojabugbe




CONCLUSION

We give glory to God for another year in Warri West Archdeaconry. I am grateful to the Bishop

and Wife for their Episcopal leadership. I appreciate all the Priests and their Wives especially

those serving in Warri West Archdeaconry. All the Catechists, Church Teachers, Layreaders,

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4. Madam Wesike Odjiphro St. James Church Ojabugbe 5. Juliana Ighorhiohwounu St. James Church Ojabugbe

6. Mrs. Jane Emavwodia St. James Church Ojabugbe

7. Mrs. Mary Ebeh St. Paul’s Agbarha

8. Mr. Samuel Onoriobe Christ the king

9. Mrs. Stella Obukohwo St. James Church Ojabugbe

10. Mrs. Ayeta Akpobome St. James Church Ojabugbe

11. Mrs. Florence Efegbere


12. Mrs. Beatrice Ikimoni


We pray that their Souls will rest in perfect peace. Amen.

STATICAL REPORT

S/N PARTICULARS

2013

2014

1.

Number of Clergy

7

8 2.


2

2

3.


2

2

4.

Number of Enquirers

502

525

5. Number of Baptized Adults 152 157 6. Number of Registered Members 1,702 1,720 7. Number of Confirmees 92 104 8. Number Admitted to Mothers’ Union 7 24 9. Number Admitted to Women’s Guild 49 66 10. Number Admitted to Girls’ Guild 38 69

11. Number Admitted to Fathers’ Union 2 6

12. Number of Baptized Infants 121 133

13. Number of Marriages:

a. According to Ordinance 31 32

b. Blessing of Marriage 42 20

14.


732

748

15.


88

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16.

Number of Deaths

15

12

17.

Number of Layreaders

32

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Church members, the F.O, the Clerks in various churches in Warri West Archdeaconry and

the Drivers for their support during the year under review. Many thanks to my Wife – Mrs. O.B.

Ejemrae for her leadership of the Women in the Archdeaconry and support of the work in Warri

West Archdeaconry. God will bless you all.

We pray that the Lord will keep and protect us till next synod.

VEN. F.O. EJEMRAEARCHDEACON

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WARRI SOUTH ARCHDEACONRY


HELD AT SAINT MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, OKPARA WATER SIDE FROM SATURDAY 2ND TO WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY, 2015.

MY LORD BISHOP, AND PRESIDENT OF SYNOD,MY LORDS SPIRITUAL AND TEMPORAL,DIOCESAN OFFICIALS,HOUSES OF CLERGY AND LAITY,DISTINGUISHED LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,

PREAMBLE: We thank God for His inestimable mercies and immeasurable blessings He bestowed upon us. May His name be praised for ever. Amen.

ARCHDEACONRY REPORT:(a) PASTORAL WEEK: This Archdeaconry Pastoral week was successfully observed

from Monday 29th Sept. to Sunday 5th Oct 2014 with the theme: “Living in God's Glory”.

(b) AID TO MISSIONARY CHURCH: The Archdeaconry aided St. Luke's Anglican Church, Ifiekporo with the sum of two Hundred Thousand Naira Only (N 200,000).

(c) SOCIETIES & GROUP: All the groups and societies such as A.A.P.S., A.Y.F., A.C.M., Mothers Union, Women Guild, Girls Guild, Boys Brigade, Deliverance and Healing Unit (D.H.U.) are doing well.

(d) A NEW ARCHDEACONRY OFFICIAL CAR: A new official car was bought for the Archdeacon at One Million Six Hundred Thousand Naira Only (N1600000.00). The old car was sold at Three Hundred Thousand Naira Only (N300000.00), which was part of the money used for the buying of the new car.

REPORT FROM CHURCHES ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH, OGUNU WARRI:(a) EVANGELISM/REVIVAL: A lot of revival Services were conducted and two-by-two

evangelism holds every last Sunday of the month.

(b) YOUTH ACTIVITIES: The youth are allowed to lead a Church Service once in a month. They hold their normal weekly activities regularly.

(c) HOME CELL: The Parish, now Ogunu Zone operates a functional home cell.

(d) CHARITY: The Church under her welfare package embarks on empowering member to start a small scale business of (N10000) Ten Thousand Naira Only Five members have benefited from it. Three others were helped with (N5000) Five Thousand Naira Only each, and one was aided with (N3000) Three Thousand Naira Only.

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(e) THE CHURCH VICARAGE/ BUILDING PROJECT: The building project is in progress. A casted sewage pit and three toilets attached to the Church were completed. The tilling of the Church gallery was done.

MARRIAGES: In the year under review the Lord who instituted marriage was good and kind to four of our brethren who had their wedding within this period. Two were Holy Matrimony and two were blessed marriage. They are:

OBITUARYThe following persons were translated from saint militant to saint triumphant in St. Matthew's Church, Ogunu.1. Chief Fredrick Asayama2. Mr. James Okukere3. Mrs. Comfort Idolor.

May their souls rest in perfect peace.

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LIST OF DONORS TOWARD THE SEWAGE PIT

S/N NAMES DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 1. Evang. Dr.& Mrs.

JohnbulMariere

Granite =N240,000

2. Mr. Martins Okukere Toilet facilities =N7,500 3. Evang. &Evang. Dr. Mrs. Jeroh

E. =N7,500

4. Madam Ayawere W. sewage pit =N10,000 5. WilliansAkpovire =N5,000 6. Mr. & Mrs. Akudo Toilet facilities =N7,500 8. Mr. & Mrs. Orugha. sewage pit =N38,000

9. Eng. Bons Toward the building project =N103,000

10. Evang. Dr. &MrsJohnbulMariere Towards the payment of assessment

=N350,000

S/N NAMES MARRIAGE DESCRIPTION

DATE

1. EguonorEdafeadjeke& Joseph Kogbo

Holy Matrimony 20th September

2014 2. EjiroOkobiebi&Daniel Okie 20th December

2014

3. Igho F. Edojah Blessed Marriage 7th December 2014

4. Oghenefegor&Igho Stephen 4th January 2015




ALL SAINT CHURCH AIRPORT ROAD, WARRI.(1) WORSHIP LIFE: The church within this period held service of revival programmes

–BEGINNING THE YEAR WITH JESUS (21 Day), GETHSEMANE (40DAYS).

(2) RETREATS, SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES: They were tenaciously sponsored for the edification of the spiritual life of members.

(3) BUILDING PROJECT: The church project building is in rapid progress.

(4) HOSTING OF DIOCESAN WOMEN CONFERENCE: The Church in collaboration with the Archdeaconry hosted the 2014 Diocesan women conference successfully.

(5) MISSION WORK: St. Mark church, Ijala the church Mission station received much care from the Church. The vicarage building project is near completion.

(6) OBITUARY: Mr. Reginald Onuegbu joined the saint triumphant.

(7) DONATION:

ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH UGBUWANGUE, WARRI1. SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES: The Church held different kinds of revival programmes

which has elevated the church greatly(1) HOME CELL: Home cell is growing in Ugbuwangue.(2) CHURCH BUILDING: The Church building project is progressing rapidly.(3) CONFIRMATION 2014: This Archdeaconry confirmation service was held in the

Church successfully.

DONATION

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S/N

NAMES

DONATION

1. Sir Dr. Lady UjuNwobi N 450,000. For Western Door

2. Engr. & Mrs. Victor

Onwudinjo

N 450,000 For Northern Door

S/N

Names

Description 1.

Chief &Mrs. OsiobeOkotie

Marble Altar Table

2. Mr. & Mrs. G. Atigan Photocopy Machine, Computer Set, Lectern

and Tiles for the Altar and Vestry. 3. Dr. Mrs. OmawumiUrhobo Marble Baptismal Font 4. Mr. & Mrs. Aramabi (5) Altar Chairs 5. Sir & Lady Abigor (1)Altar Chair

6. Rev. & Mrs. TojuOburoh (1)Altar Chair

7. Chief Fred Ogbe Trips of Sand




ST. LUKE'S CHURCH IFIEKPOROThis is a mission station. The Church still worship in a temporary site owned by a member. The Church is securing a permanent site with the help of M.E.C. The church still need the sum of (N500000) Five Hundred Thousand Naira to complete the payment for the land. For security purpose, the members erected pillars round the land, following the boundaries.

LIST OF DONORS

ST. MARK'S CHURCH IJALAThis is a mission station. (1) Church / Vicarage building project: The Vicarage building, being handled by All

Saints Church Airport Road is almost completed. While the Church building is still at D.P.C. Level because of financial constraint.

(2) Appreciation: We sincerely appreciate All Saint Church Airport Road Warri for single-handedly built a Vicarage for the Church.

DONORS:

We also thank God for the above mentioned family who paid the 2015 Diocesan Assessment of the church completely.

REPORT FROM THE ANGLICAN CHURCH AJA-ETAN1. APPRECIATION: This is a mission station. The Church has acquired a piece of land

on which a temporary structure has been erected. They were able to achieve this through the help of M.E.C which gave them the sun of Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira Only (N250,000.00) and St. Matthew's Church Ogunu which also helped them with the sum forty thousand naira only (N40,000). Other also assisted the Church were Mrs. Caroline Ekomadaye who made a glass lectern for them and Mrs. Okukere who donated Five plastic chairs for the Church.

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S/N NAMES DONATION 1. Mr. Stephen Umukoro Three Ceiling Fans 2. Mrs. E. Oruru One Ceiling fan 3. Mr. Omas One Ceiling Fan 4. The Church Women One Ceiling Fan

5. The Warri South Archdeaconry Renting accommodation (N200,000)

6. M.E.C. Land purchase (N200,000)

S/N Names Description Amount 1.

Evang. Dr. & Mrs. J. Mariere

Toward Diocesan Assessment

N 205,000




WARRI SOUTH ARCHDEACONRY FINANCIAL REPORT (AUDITED)

INCOME 2013

EXPENDITURE 2013

BALANCE 2013

INCOME 2014

EXPENDITURE 2014

BALANCE 2014

N2,798,225.00

N2,166,798.00

N631,427.00 N3,811,833.15

N3,684,041.19

N127,791.96

FINANCIAL REPORT OF CHURCHES IN WARRI SOUTH ARCHDEACONRY

NAME OF CHURCH

INCOME 2013

EXPENDITURE

2013

BALANCE

2013

INCOME 2014

EXPENDITURE

2014

BALANCE

2014

St. Matthew’s Ogunu

9,026,647.99

8,984,461.70

42,186.29

11,312,851.29

11,297,004

15,847.29

All Saint Airport Road

37,646,048.48

39,933,301.21

919,675.95

42,658,355.40

41,691,670.59

966,684.81

St. Andrew’s Ugbuwangue

5,963,987.35

5,399,370.

564,617.39

592,568.60

587,304.50

5,264.10

St. Luke’s Ifiekporo

201,300 141,800 59,500 274,555 239,215 35,340

St. Mark’s Ijala 477,260 398,605 78,665 332,415 299,680 32,735 Aja-Etan Church 45,345 7,500 37,845 94,880 86,200 8,680

OBITUARY

S/N NAMES CHURCH 1 Chief Fredrick Asayama St. Matthew’s Ogunu 2 Mr. James Okukere St. Matthew’s Ogunu 3

Mrs. Comfort Idolor

St. Matthew’s Ogunu

4

Mr. Reginald Onuegbu

All Saint Airport Road

WARRI SOUTH ARCHDEACONRY STATISTICAL REPORT

S/N PARTICULARS

2013

2014

1. No. of Clergy 7 7 2. No. of Catechists 2 2 3. No. of Church Teacher - - 4. No. of Commissioned Evangelists - 13 5. No. of Lay Readers 15 15 6 No. of Baptized (a) Adults

(b) Infants

52 81

23 50

7. No. of Registered members 1371 1001 8. No. Confirmed 38 28 9. No. Admitted into Women Guild - 12 10. No. Admitted into Mothers Union - 13 11. No. Admitted into Girls Guild - 29




CONCLUSIONWe appreciate God for His enabling grace and the priests and other workers their unflinching support. The Lord has been faithful and blessed us in every ramification of life. We hope for the Lord's transforming visitations and divine manifestations in the year ahead. May we have a successful synod deliberation in Jesus name.

VEN. JACOB O. LUYA (JP)ARCHDEACON,

WARRI SOUTH ARCHDEACONRY

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12. No. Admitted into Fathers Union

1

--

13. No. Marriage (a)According Ordinances (b) Blessing of Marriage

20

3 13

5

14. No. of Sunday School children 662 761

15. No. of Enquirers 222 8

16. No. of Sunday School teacher 25 51

17. No. of Communicants 1232 900

18. No. of Deaths 10 4




WARRI SOUTH WEST ARCHDEACONRY



The President of SynodMy lords Spiritual & TemporalThe Houses of Clergy and LaitySynod DelegatesLadies and Gentlemen

1. PREAMBLES: We thank God for His immeasurable Love, Mercy and grace He has afforded us both to report and participate in the 2015 Synod of our great Diocese of Warri. We are overwhelmingly grateful to his lordship,The Rt. Revd. Christian Esezi Ide (JP), and the entire Diocese of Warri for graciously granting us a place among the clergy in active service and to function in that capacity. The synopsis of Warri South West Archdeaconry report is as follows:

2. ACTIVITIES: The zest and pragmatism with which the Churches in the Archdeaconry actively engaged in various programmes and projects impacted positively on the members with the attendant magnitude of fruitful results. This is evidently clear in the numerical, Spiritual and Financial growth and material development of the churches.

2(a) Assessment/Levies: All the Churches in the Archdeaconry religiously fulfilled their financial obligations to the Diocese in the year under review.

(b). Home Cell: The adroitness and positive approach of our priests, catechists, home cell shepherds and servants as we last reported has yielded noticeable growth and improvement with new home cells added to the number of the previous year.

(c). Sunday school: We have also recorded great improvement in our adult Sunday School program as we still maintain the group by group meeting in consonance with the 2012 Synod resolution.

(d). Financial Assistance to Smaller Churches: Within the period under review the Archdeaconry spent the sum of One hundred and fifty thousand naira (N150, 000)only to build a temporary tent of worship for the New Anglican Church, Edjeba within the compound of Engr. David Uyamasi. The Archdeaconry also spent the sum of Forty thousand naira (N40, 000) only to assist in the renovation of the temporary structure of St. Philip`s Ang. Church, Ubeji, the sum of Fifteen thousand one hundred and forty naira (N15, 140) only to defray the medical bill of the family of the Catechist at St. Philip`s Ubeji

(e) Youth Service: In the spirit and obedience to the 2014 synod resolution the Churches in the Archdeaconry allowed the youth to feature on particular Sundays wherein the

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youths conducted services, read lessons, presented drama and also preached. We look forward for more of this in subsequent years

(f) PRISON VISITATION: The Archdeaconry Follow up Team embarked on prison visitation on three different occasions. The churches donated clothes, foodstuff and plates and spoons for this purpose. The Archdeaconry spent the sum of thirty –five thousand naira(#35, 000) for the purchase of bibles and medical treatment for two inmates.

(g) VISION 2015: Archdeaconry Evangelism at Edjebaand Ubeji, Youth Gathering at Egbokodo.

3. REPORT FROM CHURCHESOUR SAVIOUR'S ANGLICAN CHURCH OKURODE -URHOBO WARRI

ACTIVITIES. This church catered for the spiritual needs and growth of the flocks of Christ by organizing and committing members for full participation in the following programmes in the year under review:

1. PERIODICAL REVIVAL/EVANGELISM:a. Divine Encounter on Wednesdays:. (b)Jesus Solution Hour on Saturdays is

effectively attracting non Anglicans in the neighbourhood. (c)Two by two Evangelism: This is yielding Fruitful results.

SEMINARS:These were organized for the youths and parents. The Vicar also meets every fourth night with the youth in a programme tagged “SINGLES MINGLE”.

ACHIEVEMENT/PROJECTS:i. Official foundation laying ceremony of the church's Vicarage and Parsonage on 11th

December, 2014.

ii. Successful dedication of Our Saviour's Church Building and Vicarage by his lordship Rt. Revd C.E. Ide (JP) on 31st January, 2015.

iii. Erection of a structure for teenagers' Sunday school/garage. The sum of four hundred thousand naira (N 400,000) was spent on this project.

CHARITY: A total Sum of Three Hundred and Seventy Eight Thousand Three Hundred naira (N378, 300) was spent on welfare/charity in addition to a functional Food Bank.

DONATIONS: We are grateful to the followings for their donations towards the progress of the church.

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3:2 ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, EDJEBA WARRI

3:2:1 ACTIVITIES:

3:2:1 (A) Thequick response of our Bishop in sending another priest to this Church after the death of her former vicar went a long way toconsole and re-organisethe people. The following functional programmes and revivals helped to revitalize and enspirit this Church within thisperiod viz: Divine Encounter that is held every Wednesday, Ephphata (21days):Gethsemane (40 days fasting & prayer) beginning the year with God (7 days))Mid-year cross-over (7 days), Ebenezer (14 days) and Praise night the Church

3:2:2 ACHIEVEMENT/PROJECTS: Within the period under review the Church recorded the

following achievements:i. Renovation of the vicarage with the sum of One hundred thousand Naira (#100, 000),ii.

Renovation of an apartment for a catechist with the sum of Twenty thousand naira (#20, 000) iii. Purchase of new musical instruments with the sum of Two hundred and twenty thousand (#220, 000)iv. Purchase of plasma television for the children's chapel with the sum of Fifty thousand naira(#50,000) v. purchase of a Generator with the sum of Seventy thousand naira(#70, 000) vi.Charity: The church spent the sum of Three hundred and twenty five thousand (#325, 000) on charitable works.

3:2:4 OBITUARY: With deep emotions and a great sense of lose we report to Synod the death of one of our Priest the late Revd. Humphrey D. Nwaigwe who was the Vicar of St. Paul`s Church, Edjeba. He died about three weeks before the 2014 synod when we had already sent our synod report for the year.

Our unalloyed gratitude goes to the Diocesan Clergy / Wives and members of the diocese for the various roles they played in the burial activities and also for consoling the family. We put on record that His lordship graciously gave the wife employment as a Financial Officer in our diocese to enable her carter for herself and the children. We thank the Bishop also for fulfilling promptly all the financial obligations of the diocese to the family of the deceased.

We also thank Chief (Mrs.) Mowoe a member of St. Paul's Church, Edjeba for giving Scholarship to the three Sons of the late Priest.

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S/N NAMES ITEMS 1. 2. 3.

4.

5.

Evang. & Mrs. P. Ireh Mr. & Mrs. OdugbesanOlushola Mr. & Mrs. Umukoro

Building Committee

Anonymous

Projector Office Plasma 2 Plastic Chairs 1 door

Trips of sand




We also regret to announce the death of Mr. R. Ejumedia, a member of the church Maytheir soul rest in peace.

DONATIONS: We thank the members of this church who donated various items/amount of money to the church. A member (Anonymous) donated a keyboard; Mrs P. Ojuya donated a DVD player, while members generally donated the sum of Three hundred and fifty thousand naira (N350,000).

3:3 CHRIST THE KING`S ANGLICAN CHURCH EGBOKODOThis church is really growing fast in every dimension with a resident priest in the person of Revd. FridayErerene sent there since July,2014.

ACTIVITIES:The church has come up with well-structured programmes that have impacted positively o n the members and non-Anglican Christians in the Community. Such as;i. A two weeks Revival “OPERATION POSSESS YOUR POSSESSION” ii.A 21 days

Revival “O GOD CHANGE MY LEVEL” iii.“SEPTEMBER TO REMEMBER” A one month revival. iv. “I MUST END THIS YEAR WELL” a one month revival for December, 2014 v. A 100 days fasting programme Tagged “ALL ROUND PROSPERITY” which commence from 10th of January, 2015. vi .40 days of Glory which is held at the period of lent Tagged: “A WALK WITH GOD”vii. “DIVINE SETTLEMENT”: A weekly programme held every Wednesday.

ACHIEVEMENTS:a. CHURCH LAND: The purchase of a piece of land measuring 100 x 80 feetat the cost of

N3,100,000.00(Three million, one hundred thousand naira) only. The land has been surveyed and the deeds duly prepared and signed.

ii. PROJECT: We are glad to inform Synodof the successful foundation laying ceremony of the church building and Vicarage on 30th November,2014. Both buildings are now at DPC level. So far, a total sum of N2.8million has been spent on the project.The church successfully hosted the 2014 Archdeaconry Confirmation.

iii. The church also purchased the following items during the year under review:a. A Generator costing N80,000 (b). Musical instruments costing N220,000

APPRECIATION: We heartily thank our i. Bishop, The Rt. Revd,C.E. Ide (JP) on behalf of the Diocese for releasing the sum of Three million two hundred thousand naira (N3,200,000) only for the purchase of a piece of land. Our thanks also goes to ii.SirEmmanuel Abulu (Arc) who drew the plans for our building projects free of charge. In the same vein, we thank Barr.Ataine for the preparation of the deed. We thank all and sundry who contributed towards this project in cash and kind. iii.We thank the A.A.P.S. Warri zone for organizing a crusade at Egbokodo. Three persons where won to Christ.

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3:4. ST. PHILIP CHURCH, UBEJIACTIVITIES:

The Church carriedout several activities such as: Hour of restoration every Wednesday, Morning break through, Monthly vigils, Revivals services, visitation and Home cell meetings e.t.c. The church also observed the forty days lent with teaching and revivals sermons with attendant miracles and testimonies

3:4:2 ACHIEVEMENT: The church renovated her temporal structure which used to be flooded during the raining season with sum of one hundred and eighty thousand naira (N180,000). The church spent the sum of fifty thousand naira (N50,000) in constructing a toilet.

3:4:2(B)Evangelism: The Church organized crusade and two by two Evangelism, three persons were won to Christ during the year.

3:4:3 DONATIONS: 1. Mrs. O.G. Emoghene - 1 Small Generator

3:4:4. HOPE ALIVE: We are happy to report to Synod after due consultations from those who matters we have discovered that we stillhave not less than five acres of the original land of St. Phillip's church which can be restored with less financial out lay than we had feared. Consultations are still on at the time of reporting.

3:4:5 APPRECIATION: We thank the Archdeaconry for paying the Catechist house rent.We thank the Venerable R.O.Emoghene for his fatherly care upon the Church.

3.5 NEW CHURCH, EDJEBAThis is a preaching station. We thank Engr. David Iyamasi for giving us a space in his compound as a starting point to grow this church

WARRI SOUTH WEST ARCHDEACONRY

GENERAL STATISTICAL DATA

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S/N

NARRATION

ARCHDEACONRY

2013/2014

2014/2015

1.

Number of Clergy

3

4

2.

Number of Catechist

2

2

3.

Number of Workers

7

5

4.

Number of Lay Readers / Evangelist

14

10

5.

Number of Baptized Infant

32

21




6.

Number of Baptized Adult

30

18

7.

Number of Registered members

485

431

8. Number of confirmed candidates 42 31

9. Number Admitted into Women Guild - 5

10. Number Admitted into Mother`s Union 4 1

11. Number Admitted into Girls Guild 15 18

12. Number Admitted into Father’s Union 3 2

13. Number of Communicant 305 227

14. Number of Marriage (Ordinance) 10 3

15.

Number of Marriage (Blessing)

4

1

16.

Number of ACM Children

328

306

17.

Number of ACM Teacher

15

20

18.

Number of Home Cell

26

35

19.

Number of Adult Sunday School Teachers

21

22

20.

Number of Follow-up Team

15

17

21.

Number of Death

-

2

22.

New Converts

34

19

WARRI SOUTH WEST ARCHDEACONRYSTGENERAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER, 2014

S/N NAME OF CHURCHES

INCOME

2013

EXPENSES

2013

INCOME

2014

EXPENSES

2014

BALANCE

2014

1 Our Saviour’s Anglican

Church(audicted A/C)

21,516,005.1

6 20,660,017.77 18,839,598.73 18,283,917.4

0 555,681.33

2. St. Paul Edjeba 4,847,883.40 4,838,615.57 4,994,189.96

4,954,119.40

40,070.56

3. Christ the King

Egbokodo(audicted A/C)

1,693,762.18 1,296,672.24 2,774,929.94 2,761,085.32

13,844.62

4. St. Philip’s Ubeji 437,385.00 340,692.09 563,782.61 518,198.16

45,584.45




WARRI SOUTH WEST ARCHDEACONRYSTFINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER,2014(AUDICTED A/C

S/

N

ARCHDEACONRY INCOME

2013 EXPENSES

2013 INCOME

2014 EXPENSES

2014 BALANCE

2014

1 Warri South West

Archdeaconry

1,663,209.25 1,579,829.0

2

5,762,829.24

5,579,363.01

183,466.23

Ven. Raphael Oghenemega EmogheneArchdeacon.




REPORTS FROM CHAPELS.

CHAPEL OF THE ADVENTNNPC HOUSING COMPLEX; EKPAN

SYNOD REPORT FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2014 TO MARCH 2015 SUBMITTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI HELD AT

ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH OKPARA WATER SIDE FROM SATURDAY 2ND – WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY, 2015

My Lord Bishop, My Lord Spiritual and Temporal,Diocesan Officials,Houses of Clergy and Laity,Fellow Synod Delegates,Ladies & Gentlemen.

INTRODUCTION:We are deeply grateful to God Almighty for His goodness and mercy upon our lives as individuals and as a Diocese and we are also thankful to the Almighty God for the opportunity and grace to serve in His Church. We congratulate our able and dynamic Bishop, our mother in Israel and all the synod delegates for another synod year.

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT:The chapel organized a seven (7) days spiritual revival programme to begin the year 2015 with theme Tagged “POWER TO ARRIVE FAST AT YOUR DESTINATION”, which recorded a huge success and brought in new converts into the chapel. The Chapel Organise all night every last Friday of the month.

The Chapel holds the Eagles Gathering Programme from 1st – 5th of every month and Mid-Week Revival Programme every Week. This Programmes also helps to enhance the Spiritual live of the people. The Chapel embark on Two by Two evangelism round the Estate.To actualize these spiritual upliftments, the weekly programs are as follows:Monday: - Women Prayer Meeting 5.00pmTuesday: - Men Fellowship 5.00pmWednesday: - Mid-Week Revival Services 5.00pmThursday: - Prayer Band Prayer Meeting/Counseling 5.00pmFriday: - Choir Practice 5.00pmSaturday: - AYF Prayer Meeting/Band Practice 5.00pmSunday: - Sunday Service 7.00am Home Cells meeting 5.00pm

HOME CELL FELLOWSHIPThe Home cell Fellowship, during the year under review is going on well, as the members are now having more awareness and interest to attend. The Home cell fellowship is very rewarding spiritually to the chapel members.

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EPISCOPAL VISITThe Bishop of the Diocese of Warri, the Rt Rev. Christian E. Ide paid an Episcopal visit to the Chapel of the Advent on Saturday 29th November 2014, for the Tenth year Anniversary and Honourary Award Ceremony of the Chapel which brought in great spiritual revival and Sunday 30th November 2014 for Confirmation Service and Thanksgiving of the Chapel.

WOMEN WORKThe women of the Chapel are divided into three groups which includes 1. Love Group.2. Unity Group.3. Peace Group.

The Women of the Chapel during the year under review embarked on various activities which include the women convention which recorded a huge success, visitation and donations to the hospital and Orphanages home. The Chapel women has contributed greatly to the all round development of the Chapel.

MEN'S WORK:The Chapel's Men Fellowship held every Tuesday with significant improvement in attendance and commitment by members. The group actively participated in programs of the Chapel and those of the Diocesan men fellowship.The annual men's convention was organized alongside the annual Couple's Dinner, it recorded a huge success. We commend the men also, for their great contribution to the development of the Chapel.

CHILDREN DEPARTMENT:The children's department has contributed immensely to the Spiritual growth of the Children of the Chapel. The Children of the Chapel attended the teenagers camp meeting at Emevor. The Children also visited Delta Orphanage home with gift items, such as food, Beverages Clothes and cash. The Children of the Chapel celebrated the Children's day and Christmas's Party in the Chapel.

YOUTH WORK:The Anglican Youth Fellowship (AYF) holds her weekly meeting on Saturday as 5.00pm. the annual A.Y.F. week was held in the year under review with the “Theme” “Overcoming the Natural Man” 1 Cor. 2:13-14.

The Chapel AYF actively participated in Programs Organized by the Diocesan and National AYF, these includes all-night programs, the Pentecost Week Program, the National Bible Study Conference in Umuahia, Abia State. The Anglican Youth Fellowship are engage in evangelism within the complex and its environs. They are always involved in the various church activities regularly.

WELFARE AND CHARITY:The Chapel has always engaged in various welfare works to her members in their times of Joy or grief. The Chapel extends welfare packages to the needy regularly as the case may be. The Chapel Visited Agbor Prison with various items to the inmates, this uplift their Spirit.

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SUNDAY SCHOOL COMPLEX / VICARAGE PROJECT:The Sunday School/Vicarage Project which Foundation laying ceremony was laid on the 26th December 2013, is on going, and work is already at the roofing stage. We hereby call on the synod to assist us in prayers, for more breakthroughs and blessings for our members.

STATISTICS:

CONCLUSION: We are grateful to God Almighty. We ascribe to Him all praise, adoration and thanksgiving for His blessing, protection and preservation over us all. Amen.

Ven. H.F. ImoroaChaplain.

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S/No

PARTICULARS

2013

2014 1

Number of Clergy

2

2 2

Number of Catechists/ Church Teachers

-

-

3


4

5

4

Number of Evangelist

2

2

5 Number Baptised InfantsAdults

– -

6 2

6 10

6 Number of Registered Members 200 215 7 Number Admitted: (i) Girls’ Guild

(ii) Women’s Guild (iii) Mothers’ Union (iv) Fathers’ Union

Number (v) Confirmed

12 4 3 6 18

3 5 1 - 8

8 Marriages – Ordi nance

- Blessing

4

1

4

1

9



87

10

90

10

10


168

176

11

Obituary

1

-

FINANCIAL REPORT

S/NO PARTICULARS 2013 2014

1. Income 38,758,798.45 57,986,514.65

2. Expenditure 26,387,936.05 44,989,596.20

3. Balance 12,370,862.40 12,996,918.45




ALL SAINTS' CHAPEL, DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY,ABRAKA.



His Lordship, Rt. Rev. C.E. Ide JP. N.C.E, B.A,(ED), M.L.S, Dip.Th, Hon. Chancellor, Diocesan Officials, Houses of Clergy and Laity, Ladies and Gentlemen.

1. INTRODUCTION: We thank God for the special privilege to witness another synod. We praise the Most High for His grace, mercies and favours. In the period under review, the Chapel made some modest but remarkable progress especially in pursuit of her goal of becoming a model Anglican Chapel in a high Institution where the love of Christ and the teaching of the Word of God is the hall-mark.

2. ACHIEVEMENTS, DEVELOPMENTS AND GROWTH:The following are some notable achievements, developments and growth indexes of the Chapel during the year under review.§Plastering of the gallery, the pillars both inside and outside of the church building§Plastering the front side of the Church§Tiling of both the gallery and the entire floor of the Church§Tiling of the front wall of the church§Painting of the entire Church building§Wiring of the Church and fixing of electrical fittings§A Modern Church sign-post§Marble Reading Desk§A plasma TV set for the A.C.M.

3. MISSION AND EVANGELISM:The Chapel, through the Follow-up Committee and AYF, holds “two by two” evangelism outreach every second Sunday of the month. To the glory of God, some appreciable responses have been recorded.

4. REVIVAL/SPIRITUALITY:In addition to the quarterly indoor revival programs, monthly “All Night Prayer” and the prayerband All-Night programs of every first day of the month, the Chapel also has a break-through fasting/prayer program tagged “Healing and Restoration” every Friday. The Chapel started the year with a seven-day indoor revival program, which was highly spiritually rewarding, with the Rev. Isaiah Ogue and Evang. Simon as the guests preacher. These in

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addition to the regular early morning renewal service which holds every first day of the Month. The Chapel organized single summit for all singles in the Church, a leadership retreat for the newly elected PCC members and all groups/units leaders and two weeks long Lenten revival programme.

5. OME CELL FELLOWSHIP: The home cell fellowship, during the year under review and as directed by the Diocesan, has truly been very rewarding and successful in the Chapel. Attendance is very encouraging.

6. YOUTH WORK:A.S.F.: The Chapel lent a helping hand to the Anglican Students Fellowship, DELSU Chapter, in their programs during the year under review, including a two-day Campus outreach program tagged “Extravagant Grace”; their “Praise Night” programs. Also the Chapel as also serves as their venue in some of their major programme etc.

A.Y.F. the AYF had a very successful and spiritually rewarding youth week. The program during the year under review included bible study, exhortation, fasting and prayer, evangelism outreach, cultural day celebration, fresher's day for new students, training workshop/seminars for self-empowerment. A conference for the male, tagged “young men conference” was organized. A visit was paid to an orphanage home at Eku with a cash gift, various food items and clothes. These as always, were very spiritually rewarding and educative. A.C.M.: The Chapel sponsored Sunday School Teachers to Diocesan training/Seminar, among other things, during the year under review. The Chapel was well represented in the regular ACM Diocesan Teachers Meetings/Training programs. Indeed, this department is growing rapidly and the Teachers are doing very well.

7. WELFARE: The Chapel, in addition to the usual welfare activities, during the year under review, organised a befitting send-off for forty-five graduating students with different gifts package and merit award certificate. During the Youth/Juvenile Harvest Thanksgiving, over two hundred and fifty students benefitted from the All Saints' Chapel Annual Students Food Stuff / Package. Regular Communion were administered to the sick and indigent members of the Chapel and cash gift were also given. The Chapel has also set out some Sunday for welfare offering/donation for the students. The Chapel through the Youth paid a welfare visit to the Shepherd's Care Orphanage Home at Eku, on 14th of March 2015, with some cash gift items, foodstuffs, toiletries, and clothing materials.

8. WOMEN ACTIVITIES: The Chapel women, during the year under review embark on many activities including: the annual Women Convention; visit to orphanage homes, the sick, widows and the under privileged with gift items; holding of different symposia, health talk etc. Mothering week, Mothers' Union and Women's Guild week were successfully observed.

9. DONATIONS:As usual, many donations were received by the Chapel during the year under review.

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Worthy of mention are the donation of a marble reading desk by Mr. & Mrs. M. Obarhuakpor, the tiling of the aisle of the Church by Dr. & Mrs. A.A. Akiri, the painting of the entire Church building by the immediate past Vice Chancellor, Prof. & Prof (Mrs.) Eric Arubaye. Also, the donation of 5trips of sand and cartoons of tiles for the tiling of the stair-cases and the gallery, the wiring and electrical fitting of the entire Church by Dr. & Barr. (Mrs.) F.E. Ikpasa. A fairly used Toyota Jeep by Prof. & Prof.(Mrs.) O.S. Okobia and a donation of two altar chairs and kneelers.

10. STATISTICAL REPORTS:

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S/N

PARTICULARS

2013

2014

1.

Number of Priest

2

2

2.

Number of Deacons

0

0

3.


0

0

4.

Number of Church Agents

0

0 5.

Number of Lay-Readers

4

7

6.

Number of Enquirers

45

52

7.

Number of Registered Members

136

150

8. Average Number of Service attendance 340 372

9. Number of Mothers' Union admitted during the year

3 3

10.

Number of Women's' Guild admitted during the year

1

4

11.

Number of Girls' Guild admitted during the year

8

7

12.

Number of Fathers' Union admitted during the year

1

1

13.

Confirmed during the year

22

25

14.

Number baptized during the year

13

15

15.

Number of Marriages

According to Ordinance

Blessed

2

Nil

3

1

16.

Number of Communicant

290

290

17.

Sunday School Information

Teachers

Pupils

10

72

10

60

18.

Obituary

2

2




10. CONCLUSION: While thanking God for the above mentioned modest achievements/developments in the Chapel, we are not unmindful of the challenges at hand, especially the completion of the building. We remain sincere grateful to all who made it possible for the Chapel to carry on with her building project to the present appreciable stage.

VENERABLE GABRIEL N. OBENAMADUChaplain

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9.SUMMARY OF CHAPEL'S FINANCIAL REPORTS

2013 AUDITED / 2014 (INTERNALLY AUDITED)

Income Expenditur

e Balance Income Expenditure Loan Balance

7,644,277.

94

7,634,441.

78

9,836.1

6

10,446,720.

00

10,885,332.

23

500,000:00 (438,612.23)




CHAPEL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

SYNOD REPORT FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2014 TO MARCH 2015 SUBMITTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI HELD AT

ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH OKPARA WATER SIDE FROM SATURDAY 2ND – WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY, 2015

The President of Synod,The Chancellor,Diocesan Officials,House of Clergy and Laity,Council of Knights and Ladies,Ladies and Gentlemen.

INTRODUCTION:We are mostly grateful to God Almighty by whose grace, we are here gathered for this synod deliberation. May His Name be Praised forever and ever Amen.

We also thank God that the Chapel of the Holy Spirit is making a remarkable and significant progress both physically and spiritually.

The Chapel Activities:Includes Sunday Service, Mid Week Prayer, Bible Study, Choir Practice, Mid Week Communion, Revival Services, Mother's Union and Women's Guild meeting intercessors and periodical alnights.The Chapel has started a divine encounter and break through programme that further enhanced the spirituality and solution channel of members for example four (4) men and two (2) women who were applicants and jobless for years got lucrative jobs. 3 spinsters got married in the year. The programme now attracts people from other churches, A Woman who came out of the diagnostic lab with result of kidney and bladder infection strayed into the Chapel weeping and the divine encounter and breakthrough programme was going on God gave her healing that day. She returned with a testimony. Glory be to God.

Evangelism:The Chapel continues to maintain the regular house to house evangelism, in the surrounding areas such as: G.R.A., The Nigeria Police Barrack, Central Hospital, Ijaw Quarters, Essi and Ajaminmogha areas. Our ministerial effort to Hussey and Nana Colleges is yielding a tremendous success as the student's attendance to the Church service every Sunday is quite encouraging. We hope in due time to extend same gesture to Federal Government College Warri. We really thank the Cathedral and the Council of Knight for keeping their 2014 promise of bringing the Students to the Chapel every Sunday. May God bless. We however use this opportunity to remind them of their promise to help the Chapel with a bus of their own.

Cell Group: The cell group is helping to strengthen evangelism presently the four existing groups are doing very well. The Cell in Nana College has gathered greater momentum since Mrs. Niyi Sonuga took it over. Also taken off with greater force is the cell in Hurssy College under Brother Godswill Omereyere a teacher of the School. May God bless all of them.

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Donations: / Appreciation:1. We thank members whose generous donations have encouraged and inspire the

spiritual life of other members. We thank the Urowayino and Prest family for their work o f charity.

2. We thank them for supplying instruments for breaking our fast for the past one year.3. The Church through the breakthrough programme has carried out Charity work in food /

cash to many in need up to N50, 000 (Fifty thousand naira) and from the Chapel more than N80, 000(Eighty thousand naira) in the year in review.

4. We thank Chief Ebetama,Chief Osiobe Okotie, Sir Richard & Sam Odibo, Sir Sunny Zerigbe, Sir Adolor and others too many to mention for their support to the Chapel

5. The Chapel made a music cage and bought some electronic to enhance that department to the tune of N300, 000 (Three hundred thousand naira).

Statistics

Finance

Conclusion:We are grateful to God and all those who have been supporting the Chapel both morally and spiritually and financially. Our sincere thanks go to the lord Bishop and Wife, the RT. Revd. & Mrs. C.E. Ide for their unalloyed support to the Chapel. May God graciously reward you all in Jesus name. Amen.

Ven. I. D. Umukoro Chaplain

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S/NO

PATICULARS

2013

2014

1 Number Clergy 1 1 2 Number of Baptized Infants 5 8 3 Number of Baptized Adult 18 20 4 Number Registered Member 9 11 5 Number s of Mother Union 3 4 6 Numbers of Women Guild - 4

7 Number of Communicants 39 49

8 Number of baptized Persons 58 68

9 Number of Marriages by Ordinance 7 1

10 Number of Sunday School Teachers 2 2

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32

40

2013/2014 2014 / 2015 Income 3,218,510. 64 4,173,792. 77 Expenditure 3,185,636. 06 3,592,481. 39 Balance 32,874. 58 581,311. 38




CHAPEL OF THE RESURRECTION


HOLDEN AT ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, OKPARA WATERSIDE, FROM SATURDAY 2ND TO WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY, 2015.

The Lord Bishop and President of SYNOD,Honourable Chancellor, Deputy Chancellor,RegistrarAll other Diocesan Officials,House of ClergyHouse of Laity Distinguished Guests, Ladies & Gentlemen

1.0 PREAMBLEThe Chaplain and entire faithfuls in the CHAPEL OF THE RESURRECTION heartily rejoice with his lordship, the Rt. Revd. Christian Esezi Ide and entire SYNOD here gathered for the Third Session of the Eleventh SYNOD of great Diocese of Warri in Okpara Waterside. We wish SYNOD the most fruitful deliberations on the mouth watering Theme: “The Marks of Jesus: The Christian's Inner Qualities and Characteristics”. Galatians 6:17.

2.0 GENERAL ACTIVITIESWe are grateful to our Almighty God and Father for His sustaining grace upon the congregation of His people here in our great CHAPEL OF THE RESURRECTION all through the past year under review. By the special GRACE of God, this Chapel continued to be a place of worship, praises, prayer, intercession, thanksgiving and fellowship for all who come here for that purpose.

All through the period all regular Church Services were held, Mid-Week General Bible Studies, Fasting Prayer, Special Revival Programmes, Lenten Season Services & Activities, Baptism, Holy Communion, All Night Prayers, etc were conducted for the spiritual benefit of members, invitees and all others who come into the church. Annual Harvest Thanksgiving (both Children and Adult), Christmas Carol Service, Weddings, Individual and Group Thanksgivings, Churching of Women etc were also featured. His lordship, Rt. Revd C. E. Ide and his wife Mrs. Patience O. E. Ide also paid their annual Episcopal visit to the Chapel which featured Confirmation of Candidates as well as admissions into Girls' Guild, Women's Guild and Fathers' Union.

3.0 GROUP ACTIVITIES3.1 AYF: The Chapel Unit of the AYF is led by an eight (8) man EXCO team, whose total

members of 32 are mostly youthsters. Attendance at weekly meetings is usually between 15 and 20. This unit participated in various Diocesan General Meetings, Leadership Retreat, Evangelism Week, Week of Prayer and Bible Study Conferences (Diocesan and National).

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At unit level, weekly activities include Bible Study, Prayer Meetings, Special Talks, Seminars, Drama, Music Rehearsals etc, in addition the Annual AYF Week from 23rd to 28th Sept. 2014 on the Them: “OVERCOMING THE NATURAL MAN” , 1 Corinth. 2:14. This unit is thankful to God Almighty for enabling three (3) of her members to get married during the year.

OBSERVATIONS/CHALLENGES§Most members are either students or applicants, given rise to low financial

contributions.§The unit appeals to the Chapel for financial support for youth work.§The unit intends to revive her book/snack stands as her project in 2015.

3.2 AAPS: This group is made up of only seven (7) members. They have been able to resume their weekly Thursday meetings with the encouragement of our Chaplain's wife, Mrs. M. A. Pessu since her resumption in July. This has enabled the AAPS to be to attend some of the Diocesan AAPS activities. The AAPS appeals for more interested Chapel members to join them. The major challenge of the group is the inability of members to attend crusades due to members' low financial ability and low commitment.

3.3 CHOIR: The choir rendered her services to the Chapel on all occasions as required. They further participated actively in all Diocesan Programs including the Diocesan Choir Camp held at the Anglican Grammar School, Okpara-Waterside.

The Choir needs include:§More Psalters and Song Books.§More Church Support for choristers attending Diocesan Programs.§Church Bus to ease transportation.

3.4 ACM – The Anglican Children Ministry in this Chapel is well organized under the leadership of a small group of dedicated and committed teachers. The children are always groomed to present relevant songs, dance, and drama for various internal and external occasions. We salute both the children and their teachers for their continuous activities which makes the entire members of the Chapel of the Resurrection proud. We also appropriate the parents and guardians for always releasing their children and wards for practices for such occasions.

3.5 WOMEN – The women of the Chapel of the Resurrection organized themselves adequately during the year under review. They worked under the Mothers' Union; Women's Guild; the three Women Groups of Deborah, Dorcas and Hannah and the Girls' Guild. There were Health Talks, Bible Studies, Fasting & Prayer, Women World Day of Prayer as well as Chapel and Diocesan Conferences.

3.6 MEN Both the Anglican Men's Fellowship and Father's Union operate in the Chapel. Members of the Chapel unit are very active even at the Diocesan and National Fathers' Union levels.

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4.0 WELFARE – The Chapel is always concerned about the welfare of her members with special attention to widows. Assistance has continued to be extended to all categories

of the needy in our midst in cash, kind, food items, scholarship etc. Special thanks and appreciation goes to a member who has persistently contributed most to the Chapel Food Bank.

5.0 PROJECT - The Vicarage Building Project has resumed in earnest. Work up to the DPC has been completed awaiting settlement of the sand-filling before concreting of the ground floor. Furthermore, some construction and modification has been carried out in the Chapel building itself resulting in expansion of the Office.

6.0 STATISTICS


108

S/N

PARTICULARS

2013

2014

1.

Number of Clergy

1

1

2.

Number of Catechists/Church Teacher

-

-

3.


-

-

4.

Number of Evangelists

2

2

5.

Number Baptized: Infants

Adults

10

9

12

13

6.

Number of Registered Members

180

203

7.

Number Admitted: Girls’ Guild

Women’s Guild

Mother’s Union

Fathers Union

Number Confirmed

5

4 - -

8

6

2

-

6

9

8. Marriages - Ordinance

- Blessing

3

-

3

-

9. Number of Sunday School Children


115

7

127

7

10.


76

89

S/N ITEM 2013 2014

1. Income 11,247,597.00 8,319,575.00

2. Expenditure 11,566,847.00 8,495,442.00

3. Balance (319,270.00) (175,867.00)




8.0 CONCLUSIONWe are sincerely grateful to the Almighty God for His enabling grace upon our lives in the year under review. May His Marks of Ownership produce in us true and lasting Inner Qualities and Characteristics in us all.

VEN. ANTHONY M. O. PESSU, Ph.D. Chaplain

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DIOCESAN WOMEN REPORT

DIOCESAN WOMEN REPORT PRESENTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE 11TH SYNOD OF WARRI DIOCESE FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2014- MARCH 2015, HOLDEN

AT SAINT MATTHEW ANGLICAN CHURCH, OKPARA WATER SIDE. FROM SATURDAY 2ND – WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY, 2015.

THE LORD BISHOP,MY LORD SPIRITUAL AND TEMPORAL,DIOCESAN OFFICIALS,HOUSE OF CLERGY,HOUSE OF LAITY,DISTINGUISHED DELEGATES, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.

PREAMBLE: We appreciate the Almighty God for His mercies and count it a privilege to be part of this year's synod. May His name be praised.

ACTIVITIES:Rededication of Mothers Union, Women's Guild and Girls Guild was done. All activities were carried out as planned. All Special Services were observed.

PROVINCIAL/ CHURCH OF NIGERIA REPORT: The Church of Nigeria General Synod and the Standing Committee Meetings were attended and all Levies and Dues paid. The Diocesan Women Conferences of our Sister Dioceses in Bendel Province were attended and donations made. All Levies, Dues, Calendars, Magazines, and Dairies shared from the provincial level were paid.

Christian Association of Nigeria (C.A.N)/ Christian Council of Nigeria (C.C.N): We are happy to inform the house that our women are involved in the all the planned activities of the above bodies especially in creating the awareness of the importance of voting for the right candidates. Amount shared to us in dues and levies have been paid.

DIOCESAN WOMEN CONFERENCE:Our Diocesan Women Conference was hosted by Warri South Archdeaconry, held at All Saints' Anglican Church Airport Road Warri, with the Theme: PHYSICALLY ALIVE, BUT SPIRITUALLY DEAD) Rev. 3: 1-3. The Guest Preacher was Rev. Canon O. S. Ojukoko. Every day we recorded no less than 5000 women and on the day of the Presidential Launching we were more than 7,000. The line up of the activities at the conference were, Holy Communion, Opening Ceremony, Award Ceremony, Bible Study, Health Talk, Quiz Competition, dedication of the Garden of Spiritual Consciousness by our Women's Chaplain VEN. PAUL G. WHISKEL who represented our LORD BISHOP RT. REV. C. E. IDE.

The highlight of the Conference was the launching of the Presidential Address of our Mother –

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In- Israel, Mrs. P.O.E. Ide, the Award of Excellence and The Good Mothers Award ceremony. We commend the host Archdeaconry Mamas we worked with, Mrs. T. Obegor and Mrs. V. Luya, members of Warri South Archdeaconry and the Vicar, Rev. Eze, P.C.C. and women of the Host Church for making sure that every aspect of the conference went well. May God bless you all.

Extract from the communiqué includes;The Conference Theme: The Conference admonishes us to stay clear of symptoms that would make us dead spiritually and enjoins us to be spiritually alive by being born again, be Christ like in all our doings and behavior and the need for spiritual revival and we must be more prayerful.

The State Oof The Nation:Unemployment Situation: The Conference sympathizes over the recent deaths Occasioned by the recruitment exercise by the Immigration Service and is calling on the government to do something about this issue. The Conference is also calling on the government to curb corruption and help creat amnesty environment for private enterpreunship to strive. The Boko Haram Fundamentalism: the Conference is saddened by the Boko Haram frequent attacks and also appealing and crying out for the release of the Chikok Girls and the Fulani Herdsmen mayhem where a woman was raped in her farm. The Conference commends the Delta State Government for its decision that any cattle rearer who allows his cattle to destroy farms crops, kills or cause bodily Harm to farmers in Delta State would be arrested and expelled from the state.

Transportation in Delta State: the Conference commends the Delta State Government for flooding the roads with buses to make transportation easy for the common man. However, the ministry of transport is urged to do something on the area of educating and issuing of operational guidelines to operators of Keke drivers since record has shown that they are reckless in their driving.

Mission Work: The women visited Orphanages, Old People's Home, Leprosarium, Prisons, Hospitals, Elderly and Needy in our churches were cared for. Our usual visits to smaller churches have encouraged a lot of churches. They also went on two by two Evangelism during their visits to Mission Churches and have donated items like Chairs, bundles of Zink, Musical Instruments, Alter Tables, fans, and paid one year's house rent for a Catechist and one year's rent for a Church in a rented apartment in the year under review.

We also took a step further to visit some Secondary Schools that were not visited last year and the students were also encouraged to Say No to Cultism, Sexual immorality and Drug Abuse.

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT:We are happy to inform you that more girls were trained as Caterers and Make –Up- Artist.

CHARITABLE WORKS: In the year under review, a lot of charitable works were done both in cash and kind.

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CHARITABLE WORKS: The sum of One Million, Nine Hundred and Sixty Seven Thousand, Four Hundred and Fifty Naira only (N1, 967, 450. 00) was spent on charitable works in the year under review.

PROJECTS:1. Okuikpere land: Is appreciating.2. Omatsola Project: This project is completed and rented out.3. Farm Land: the foundation laying ceremony and the dedication of the Poultry farm was

done in the year under review and we intend to take some of the birds to Manifest City to sell for this Easter celebration. Please come and patronize us.

4. Our land at Ugbomoro measuring 100ft by 100ft is appreciating.5. Girls Hostel building at Abraka is available for sale.6. Printing of Cloth: We are into printing of School Uniforms, Wrappers for churches and

burial clothes. Please contact us if you want to print.

GIRLS GUILD REPORT:In the year under review, our girls got married and some were admitted into Higher Institutions and all their programs were also followed-up. ENROLMENT: The following number of people was enrolled into the women organization during this period.

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OBITUARY: With a deep sense of loss and total submission to God, we must mention the call to glory of our beloved sisters Mrs. Avroro and other of our members at various parishes that died in year under review. May their gentle souls rest in peace.

CONCLUSION:All the glory and thanks goes to our Heavenly Father for the success of this synod year and His grace upon us that enabled this year to be a blessing to our lives.

Our thanks goes to our lord Bishop, Rt. Rev. Christian E. Ide, all Archdeacons, Clergy, Catechists, Church Teachers, Workers wives', Unit Coordinators, all Committee

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Mothers’ Union Women’s Guild Girls’ Guild 201 379 493

Year B/F N Income N Expenditure N Balance N

2013 7,111,199. 00 24,432, 480. 00 22, 787, 075. 40 8,756, 603. 60

2014 12, 435, 699. 00 28, 347, 225. 00 22, 891, 100. 00 17, 891, 824. 00




Coordinators, Diocesan Women Executives, all Evangelist, who have contributed to the women work and my beloved women of Warri Diocese, without your help all this would not have happened. May God bless you all!

Wishing you all a successful Synod deliberation.

Mrs. P.O.E. IDEPRESIDENT,

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PREAMBLE:We give thanks to God Almighty for yet another Synod, the 3rd Session of the 11th Synod. We bring fraternal greetings to the President of Synod, The Rt. Revd. Christian E. Ide DIP, TH, N.C.E, B.A. (Ed), M.L.S., our amiable 'Mama' Warri, Mrs. Patience Ide, Diocesan Officials, the Houses of Clergy and Laity and the entire Synod delegates.

We sincerely give thanks to the almighty God for how far he has led us.

This year Synod theme; 'The Marks of Jesus: The Christian's Inner Qualities and Characteristics', is quite apt as happenings all over the world signify the end of 'Times' and all Christians really need to carry the Marks of Jesus as our salvation passport. We earnestly pray that the sessions will be enriching to all participants.

INTRODUCTION:The Sacred Order of the Knighthood of St. Christopher and Mary Magdalene was established in the Diocese of Warri in 2002. It currently has in its membership list, 126 (One Hundred and twenty six) Knights and 17(Seventeen) active Associate Knights.

OFFICERS OF THE COUNCIL;1. Sir Duro Afatakpa, KSC. – President2. Sir Emmanuel Abulu, KSC. – Vice President3. Venerable M. O. Onoraro. – Chaplain.4. Sir Austin Gbinije, KSC. – Secretary5. Dame Felicia Deniran, KSMM. – Assistant Secretary6. Sir Wilson Eruwe, KSC. – Financial Secretary7. Sir Godspower Igbakpor, KSC. – Assist Fin. Secretary8. Dame Patricia Emoghene-Ijatomi, KSMM. – Treasurer9. Sir Sylvester Udi, KSC. – Provost Marshall10. Sir Mason Udele, KSC. – Deputy Provost Marshall 11. Sir Matthew Itsekhure, KSC – Public Relations Officer12. Sir Chuka Udolisa, KSC. – Past President General 13. Sir Robert Esiri. KSC. – Ex officio member. 14. Lady Anne Avwobobe. – Lady President.15. Lady Augustina Odia – Lady Secretary.

ACTIVITIES:·The Council held all its statutory meetings during the period under review.

Executive/Committees' meetings were also held as at when necessary.

·The 2nd Friday of every quarter of the year was fixed for Fasting / Prayers.

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·From 7th - 13th of April 2014 the Diocese of Warri held her 8th edition of 'Manifest' with the theme 'HE CAME TO DESTROY THE WORKS OF THE DEVIL' IN THE Manifest City, Adeje. The Council was in full attendance.

·On April 24th 2014, the Council attended the 1st JCK executive meeting of the year in Aba, hosted by Ukwa diocese.

·From 4th – 7th May 2014, the council was in attendance at the Diocese of Warri, 2nd Session of the 11th Synod, with the theme 'Serving the Lord without Fear', Luke 1:74, held at the All Saints Church, off PTI Road, Effurun.

·From 26th – 28th June 2014, the Council had her Annual Retreat, with the theme 'Fan IT To Flame' – 1 Tim. 1:6 at Ibru Centre, Agbarho-Otor. The Rt. Rev. John U Aruakpor – Bishop of Oleh was the Guest Speaker and the Diocesan the Special Guest of Honour.

·On 6th of July 2014 there was an Ordination service at St. Matthew's Church, Okpara Waterside and the Council was in attendance and donated to 'Train A Priest'.

·On 25th September 2014 the council was duly represented at the Joint Council of Knights' 2nd executive meeting that held at All Saints Cathedral, Abai, Aba.

·From 15th – 19th October 2014 the 'Council of Knights Week' took place at the St. Stephen Anglican Church, Ekpan. During the week' activity a Prison visit was made to the Warri Prisons, where a 2.HP Water pump was donated. Also a Motor-Cade Crusade was made to Omadino Town where the Council proposed to build a church.

·On 17th December 2014, the Executive Committee of the Council paid the customary courtesy/Christmas visit to the Bishop of the Diocese.

·On Thurs 15 January 2015 the foundation stone of St. Paul's Church, Omadino, being built by the Council was laid in a ceremony by the Diocesan, the Rt. Rev Christian E. Ide. The project is ongoing.

·On 23rd of January 2015 the Council held a Fasting and Prayer/Seminar meeting at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Bishopscourt.

·On Sunday 25th January. 2015 the Council had her REDEDICATION SERVICE at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Bishopscourt.

· From 23rd - 29th of March 2015 the 9TH edition of 'MANIFEST' held at the Manifest City, with the theme 'The Lord Shall Save His People'. Zach. 9:10, the Council was in full attendance.

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LADIES;The ladies held their meetings simultaneously with that of the knights. They also carried out some welfare works.

TRANSITION;The Council, during this period in review recorded the passing on to glory of two members. They are; 1) Lady Maria Adjekpiyede and 2) Sir Thompson I. Edugbo. The Council participated fully in their rites of passage and met its constitutional obligations to the families.

CONCLUSION.The Council of Knights of St. Christopher in the Diocese of Warri expresses gratitude to God Almighty for sparing our lives. We pray for his continuous presence and guidance in our lives, the Council and the Church. We congratulate the Bishop and thank him for his support and encouragement.

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SIR AUSTIN GBINIJE. SECRETARY.




THEOLOGICAL COLLEGES REPORTS

EZEKIEL COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY, UJOELEN-EKPOMA

REPORT FROM THE COLLEGE FOR THE 2014/2015 ACADEMIC SESSION FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2014 TO MARCH 2015 SUBMITTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE

ELEVENTH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI HELD AT ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH OKPARA WATER SIDE FROM SATURDAY 2ND – WEDNESDAY

6TH MAY, 2015.My Lord Bishop and President of the SynodThe Legal OfficersHouse of ClergyHouse of LaityLadies and Gentlemen

INTRODUCTIONGreetings from your College, Ezekiel College of Theology, Ujoelen-Ekpoma; A citadel of learning and prayer. Ezekiel College is poised to train Priests who are academically sound, relevant to the contemporary society. Spiritually and morally sound with in-depth knowledge of Anglican tradition.

FELICITATION: On behalf of the Chairman and members of Board of Governors, Staff, Students and the entire Ezekiel College community, I rejoice with the Lord Bishop and the entire people of God on this occasion of your synod. It is our prayer that the Almighty God will continue to shower His mercy upon His Church. We wish the synod a purposeful and successful deliberation.

DATE OF RESUMPTION: The College resumed for the 2014/2015 Academic Session on Wednesday, 10th September, 2014.

POPULATION OF STUDENTS: The population of the students is as follows:Diploma in Theology I - 03Bachelor of Theology I - 43Diploma in Theology II - 15Bachelor of Theology II - 27Diploma in Theology IV (Cert) - 2Bachelor of Theology IV - 52 Total - 142

MEMBERS OF THE COLLEGE ACADEMIC STAFF: Members of Academic Staff include:1. Ven. Dr. Matthew O. Iyede - PhD (Ib) M.A; B.A; Dip. Th.(Umuahia) – Dean2. Ven. Dr. Temitope T. Bello - PhD; M.A.; B.A; Dip. R.S.; Dip. Th. – Sub-Dean3. Ven. S. F. Idowu, JP. - Dip. Th.; B.A. (Hons) M.A. – Registrar4. Ven. P. O. Babalola - Dip. Th.; B.D., M.A. – College Chaplain5. Ven. J. E. Osueni, JP. - Dip.Th, B.Sc, M.Sc. – Lecturer

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We congratulate the former Dean, now Bishop of Oyo, the Rt. Rev. Dr. W.O.Aladekubge whose elevation into the bishopric led to his movement to Oyo Diocese and brought in the Ven. Dr. M.O. Iyede, the former Registrar of Immanuel College, Ibadan, as the new Dean. Also the Ven. Dr. T.T. Bello joined the members of Staff as the new Sub-Dean and Ven. J.E.Osueni JP as member of Staff.

PART TIME LECTURERS1. Rev'd Dr. Fr. Prof. John Onimhawo - PhD2. Dame B. G. Ogedegbe - B.A; M.A.3. Sir A.S. Ilenre - MBA. ECNA; ACNA; MNIM4. Ven. A. O. Isibor - Dip. Th; B.Sc; M. Div.5. Ven. A.O.T. Akande - B.A. (Hons) Dip. Th.6. Rev. Canon B.O. Ilori - Dip. Th; H.N.D; MPP7. Rev'd Ken O. Okhifo - B.A; Dip. Th.8. Mrs. J. A. Kio-Apori - B.A (Hons) M.A.9. Mr. Okugbe Monday - B.A. (Ed); M.A.

NEW CHAPEL AND DEANS LODGE: We are grateful to Chief (Dr) Ernest Shonekan GCFR, CBE (Former Head of State & Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria) for donating a new Chapel and a new Dean's Lodge for the College. These have been completed and ready for dedication. We use this opportunity to congratulate and thank the immediate past Dean, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Williams Aladekugbe (Bishop of Oyo Diocese) through whom the college received this donation.

CHAPEL LIFE OF THE COLLEGE. This has continued to take the central place in College life. Song Eucharist has also been introduced as part of the training of our students. Trial services form part of the assessment of final year students.

COLLEGE MISSION: The 2014 college mission was hosted by the Diocese of Asaba. We are grateful to the Lord Bishop for his fatherly care.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION: The Team Ministry (i.e, The academic staff) on behalf of the College community sincerely appreciate the members of the Alumni for their interest in the College. The Alumni conference holds every 1st Thursday in August. By the grace of God, this year's conference will hold Thursday 6th August 2015. You are all invited and solicit more support for the College.

CLERGY WIVES TRAINING PROGRAMME: This programme holds the last two weeks in August. The programme is spiritually and theologically enriching. It trains participants in the roles expected of the Clergy wife in ministry and knowledge of Anglican tradition.

TENT MAKING MINISTRY (TMM): This programme holds every July and August. It affords those who intend to be in ordained ministry, but are engaged in secular jobs opportunity to get the necessary training for ordination. Application forms are available in the school or visit our website.

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FINANCES: The Staff, students and non-academic staff are indeed grateful to the Church of Nigeria, The Supra-West Group of Provinces for the constant financial support being given to us to keep the College going. We are grateful to the Primate for the fatherly concern for the Theological Colleges including Ezekiel College.

DONATION OF A NEW BRAND BUS: On behalf the Chairman of Board of Governor, The Most Rev'd F.J.Imaekhai PhD, Jp (The Dean Church of Nigerian, the Archbishop of Bendel Province and Bishop of Esan) and members of the Board of Governors, we are grateful to the Primate and Metropolitan Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) for giving to the College a new 18 Seaters' bus. May God bless him.

HARVEST 2014: The 2014 college Harvest was held Saturday 30th Nov, 2014. We are grateful to the Dioceses for their contributions. The amount realized from Harvest was N780,210=

We are still expecting donation from Dioceses. Meanwhile the following have been received from:i. Igbomina Diocese - N150,000=ii. Akoko Edo 67,000=iii. Oke-Osun 2,500=iv. Oyo 7,000=v. Sapele 20,000=

NATIONAL COMMON ENTRANCE (SELECTION CONFERENCE) This holds Easter Monday. This year's Common Entrance Examination will hold April 6, 2015

APPRECIATION: We are grateful to the Archbishop of Bendel Province and Supervising Bishop, and the Chairman of Supra-West, The Most Rev. M.O. Akinyemi JP for the constant caring fatherly disposition towards us at Ezekiel College. We are grateful to the College of Bishops for their fatherly role in caring for Staff and Students of the College. We also appreciate the efforts of Sir Chief (Dr) & Chief Dame E.A.Ainabe (The Ojomo of Ekpom) towards development of the College.

NEEDS OF COLLEGE: I humbly bring to your attention some of the needs of the College.i. A Water Tanker to help solve the problem of water.ii. A block of 30 rooms for students' accommodation.iii. E-Library (Internet facilities)iv. Re-roofing of some leaking buildings

Ven. M.O. Iyede, PhD.Dean

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ARCHBISHOP VINING COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY, AKURE - SYNOD

ARCHBISHOP VINING COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY, AKURE COLLEGE Synod Report for the year 2015 The Diocesan and President of Synod House of Clergy House of Laity Preamble: 'For I am confident that he who has begun these good works in you is able to complete them on the day of the Lord.'{Phil. 1:6}

INTRODUCTION: As an academic institution we are very mindful of our calling to train and equip leaders for the Church of the 21st century. Thus we are guided by our evangelical heritage and a vision that is rightly rooted in the word of God. We have seen God's hands at work in recent years and we are encouraged to confess that He is still at work to move us to a higher ground as a college of theology that aspires to be an international institution. We daily examine ourselves in the light of this vision. It is delightful therefore to report that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been formally signed between our college and the Uganda Christian University. We are exploring similar relationship with an evangelical Anglican theological college that we hope will mature at a later date.

BOARD MEETINGS Our College Board Meetings held twice during the year under review with a new Chairman in person of the Most Revd G. L. Lasebikan, PhD, Bishop of Ondo and Archbishop of Ondo Province. While congratulating him we wish to appeal for better attendance at meetings by all board members.

STAFF Some changes have taken place involving the release of the Venerable C. Ayo Aluko back to parish ministry now in the diocese of Lagos West. Similarly, the Rev. Canon P. Igbagbogbemi Fasola has been released back to his diocese of Ekiti-Oke. The total number of full time academic staff at present stands at eight (8), as shown below. Additional hands are to be recruited soon, although college also has a good number of part time lecturers.

Full Time Faculty Members The Ven. Dr S. Ayodeji Fagbemi, PhD (Kent) – Dean The Ven. Dr L.O. Lawal, PhD (On sabbatical leave)- Sub- Dean The Ven. E.B.B. Omowaye, MA – Registrar The Ven. Dr M.A. Adetunmbi, PhD – Lecturer The Ven. Dr Z.A.Adeniji, PhD – Lecturer/Chaplain The Ven. J.O. Ogundare, MA The Ven. R.S. Ogunfeyimi, ME.EdThe Ven. L.E. Olagoroye, MAThe Ven. S.A. Ologbe, MA.

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STUDENTS We had a remarkable growth in the number of students in college this year. Our first year ordination students are 57 while those doing the U. I. degree are 11 the first time ever to get such a number on our University of Ibadan degree programme. Similarly we have 7 old students who returned to upgrade their certificates to qualify for the Bachelor of Theology degree that we started four years ago. This is very good for us, as it shows our approval rating among clergy and bishops. Altogether we have 203 full-time students on roll this academic year including some non-Anglicans enrolled for our Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor of Arts degrees.

ACCOMMODATION PROBLEM The obvious and immediate challenge for us is the pressure on our facilities, especially accommodation. Consequently, we are proposing to commence the building of a modern students' hall of residence to help ease off the problem of accommodation. We will be grateful to receive any help towards this project, which we believe to be an urgent one. Individuals are also welcome to contact us to undertake any other projects in their name.

SPIRITUALITY PROGRAMME As a college providing holistic training of clergy, we have continued to emphasise the importance of spiritual development and growth alongside our rigorous academic programmes. Our Spirituality programme is second to none. We begin every week with 'Jesus Prayer' followed by uplifting and refreshing praise worship. Our students continue to identify this as a very important aspect of their college life. Students are also involved in weekly evangelism and outreach programmes to a nearby village as well as undertake prison and hospital visitations. Our finalist students also undergo Haggai Leadership Training in partnership with the Akure Chapter of Haggai Alumni.

NEW ENGLISH COURSE Our first year students resumed early this academic session to undergo an intensive coaching in English language. This was our initiative to help deal with the noticeable language problems among our students. We intend to continue with this, and hope that it will greatly help them.

CLERGY SCHOOL and CONFERENCES We will be pleased to host dioceses or groups for meetings, conferences and clergy schools at a reasonable cost using our improving facilities. Please contact us. 3

SUMMER PROGRAMMES The college part-time BTh and TMM courses have now entered their second year respectively. These courses have been specially designed to move us away from religious studies to doing real theology.

BA(Min) Degree. The Board of Governors have now approved the upgrading of the TMM course to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Ministry (BA Min). This is a ground breaking part-time degree programme that differs from the BTh. The Diploma in Theology will now be awarded to only those who cannot make the BTh or BA (Min) degrees.

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WOMEN LEADERSHIP & EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME This college has a history of training women since its inception. We appeal to all and sundry, especially our bishops and bishops' wives to continue to support us by sending clergy wives and women in leadership to us for more training. This course has received more attention and improvement in recent times. As a way to widen the course we are now proposing to include non-clergy wives as from next session (2015) although we will ensure that the training for clergy-wives is not compromised. Please help us support this programme by sending more women to us. Admission begins in March while the programme runs in August.

THE CHAPEL OF THE ANNUNCIATION The chapel continues to offer the opportunity of worship to our growing outside congregation, who are also enriching our community life by their involvement in college especially through their weekly spiritual programmes such as Midweek Prayer Meetings and Bible Study. The Sunday services continue to attract new members and visitors. The Sunday services feature a variety of activities including Bible Study, Testimonies and the service of the Lord's Supper. The Mothers' Union and Women's Monthly Prayer Meeting hold regularly with a special feature in the last year's Mothering Sunday at which both Young Wives and other women performed beautifully. The Youths are also encouraged, thus participating actively in our weekly services. Through the activities of the Spirituality and Missions committee, an outreach post has been transferred to Akure Diocese in 2014 and was christened by the bishop as Church of the Annunciation. The Chapel has given further spiritual and financial assistance to the congregation since then, especially in making the church building more convenient for worship

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CAR PARK The car park project which we began two years ago has been completed and was commissioned by our Chairman on September 14, 2014. I wish to pay tribute to the kindness and generosity of our chapel members in implementing this project. They continue to support our college in many ways An estimated sum of N10,000,000.00 was expended on it. It accommodates one hundred and four cars (104).

DEVELOPMENTS The Library Complex is gradually reaching its final stages of completion even though we still have a lot of work to be done. The ceiling of the upper floor has been completed while the tilling has been done halfway until we have more funds to complete it. We appreciate those who have supported us in this project, especially the Church of Nigeria. We have continued to receive new books for use in the library. We will appreciate more support towards the completion. A limited internet access is now available through connection with our cyber café.

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We continue to develop our website and the provision of customised email address for all members of our community. Visit us on www.viningcollegeakure.org We continue to upgrade our classrooms with the recent procurement of 30 new modern chairs for our University of Ibadan students.

DESIGNATION OF COLLEGE BUILDINGS On June 11, 2014, we commissioned formally our new hall named Bishop M. Olusina Fape Hall. It is a completely different hall from what we had before and it is to further support our vision of giving our students' self-esteem as future leaders under our every soul matters agenda. It will also be hired out as an event centre to boost our IGR. At the same time, we formally named some of our buildings after some distinguished individuals in our church, namely the late Archbishop Timothy Olufosoye, late Bishop Olawale Idowu, late Archdeacon

C.O. Olowomeye, and late Bishop Falope. Others are Bishop Gideon Olajide, Bishop Bolanle Gbonigi, Bishop Jacob Olowokure, Bishop Abraham Awosan, Bishop Olubayo S o w a l e , B i s h o p S i m e o n Adebola, and Bishop Fape, Archdeacon Joseph Ipinmoye and Elizabeth Deeks. We are grateful to them and their families who represented them for their kind donation.

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Foulkes Hall has also witnessed some development with the tilling of a wing and set of bath rooms. We have just one more wing to complete the tilling of the hostel. It is an added beauty. Meanwhile, we need support towards the provision of appropriate furniture in the rooms such as reading tables and chairs, and wardrobes. We would appreciate donations.

FAVICTA The initiative of the friends to help raise appropriate financial base for our college continues. While some dioceses have been given the N100 tickets allocated to them we have not received appreciable remittances. We intend to continue with this scheme but need more support from our church fathers, and for people to consider joining the network of friends. So far a modest sum has been raised through monthly subscription and the ticket remittances. But we appeal to our diocesan bishops to kindly help sensitize their contact persons to remit immediately. Please consider joining our network of friends of Archbishop Vining College and give us a little subscription monthly, annually or a one-off lifetime donation. Certificates are issued to members.

COLLEGE MISSION Our college mission was hosted by the Diocese of Lagos between May 24 and June 2, 2014. It provided an opportunity for our students and staff to be involved in ministry in various parts of Lagos diocese. We wish to thank the Bishop of Lagos and Dean Emeritus of the Church of Nigeria, the Most Revd Dr E. Adebola Ademowo and the entire clergy and parishioners of the diocese of Lagos for their warmth and lavished hospitality. A donation of N1,650,000.00 was given to our college apart from providing round-trip transportation for the missioners.

THE COLLEGE AT ONE HUNDRED In 2017 it will be one hundred years since the establishment of the college and we intend to celebrate it with pomp and pageantry. Details will be released once the committees begin to present them. Anyone who wishes to support this can contact us.

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OUR NEEDS 1. Hostel block for students 2. Endowment for various aspects of college life viz Office of the Dean, Professorial Chair

in Biblical Studies and Church in Contemporary Society; 3. 120 KVA Generator 4. Bus for the Students' Body 5. Special Prizes Award for various subjects at Graduation 8

APPRECIATION Finally, we appreciate our new Chairman the Most Revd Dr G. Latunji Lasebikan, and all our archbishops and bishops for their support. We thank most especially the Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Most Revd Nicholas Okoh); the Dean Emeritus and Bishop of Lagos - the Most Revd Dr E. Adebola Ademowo; the Chairman of the Supra Diocesan Board (West) and Bishop of Igbomina - the Most Rev M. O. Akinyemi; the Most Revd J. Akinfenwa; Bishop of Ibadan; and the Bishop of Akure, the Rt Revd Dr Simeon Borokini; for supporting us in various ways. I also wish to thank all those who continue to donate in both cash and kind towards the improvement of the college as a place where every soul matters.

I wish the synod happy and fruitful deliberations: God bless you all. Thanks for listening.

The Ven. S. Ayodeji Fagbemi, PhD (Kent)Dean November 2014

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EVANGELISM REPORT

MISSION AND EVANGELISM REPORT

SYNOD REPORT FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2014 TO MARCH 2015 SUBMITTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI, HOLDEN AT ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, OKPARA-WATER SIDE ON

SATURDAY MAY 2ND – WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY 2015.

My Lord BishopDiocesan OfficialsHouse of Clergy and LaityDistinguished Ladies and Gentlemen

1.0 INTRODUCTIONWe are very grateful to God Almighty for His love and grace bestowed on us for stewardship in His vineyard. We are also thankful to the Lord Bishop of Warri Diocese, the Revd. C. E. Ide (JP) for giving us the opportunity to serve in this capacity. God bless Warri Diocese.

2.0 We wish to report that we have just received an order for the lifting of ban on Church planting. Which have also prompted us to draw a programme of evangelical schedule for the year 2015. Viz:-

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A.

DECENTRALIZATION OF CRUSADES AT THE DIOCESAN LEVEL TO THE ARCHDEACONRY LEVEL 2015 PROGRAMME

S/N

ARCHDEACONRY

PLACE TO

EVANGELIZE

ASSIGNED ARCHDEACONRY

1.

Abraka

Benin-Abraka Road

Church Planting

Abraka

2.

Agbon

Okpara Water-Side 2.

Church Planting

Agbon

3.

Agbon East

Eku-Sapele Road

Church Planting

Agbon East

4.

Cathedral

Okpara Inland 2 Church Planting

Cathedral

5.

Effurun

St. Luke’s ChurchUgbolokposo Revival

Effurun

9.




6.

Effurun East

Back of Alegbo Primary School Church Planting

Effurun East

7. Effurun West

Ovie Palace/G.R.A

Church Planting

Effurun West

8. Ekpan

Niger-Cat/Tanker Garage

Re-planting of Church

Ekpan

9. Ugborikoko Delta Career Area Ugboroke

Church Planting

Ugborikoko

10. Warri Inori, Ajaigba and Usele

Church Planting

Warri

11. Warri East Makro-Road

Church Planting Warri East

12. Warri South

Iffiekporo

Revival

Warri South

13. Warri South West

Edjeba by Catholic Church Area Down to Chevron Road

Church Planting

Warri South West

14.

Warri West

Oviorie 2 in Agbon

Church Planting

Warri West

15.

W.D.M/E

Mcalver/Market Road

W.D.M/E

16.

Chapels

Kokori Church Planting

Chapels

16.1

Chapel of Advent N.N.P.C

16.2

Chapel of Resurrection Uborikoko D.D.P.A

16.3

Chapel of Holy Spirit




1.0 MISSION WEEKThere was an improvement this year than the previous year. The proceeds of this year gave birth to the purchase of 2 new speed boats for riverine Evangelism.

2.0 OPENING OF NEW MISSION STATIONSNo new mission station was opened due to temporal ban placed on Church planting activities to enable us nurse the existing stations.

3.0 REPORT FROM MISSION STATIONS3.1 St. Paul's Anglican Church, Omadino is located in Warri South Local Government Area

within the jurisdiction of Warri Diocese. The Church was founded some years ago but refused to grow. In view of the above, the council of Knight Warri Diocese carried out a motorcade crusade last year 2014 November precisely which added two (2) persons to the numerical strength of the Church. The two (2) persons won are the most eldest man, and a woman who is said to be the mother of the community's masquerade. The same council of Knight who adopted the Church as their mission Church, made it possible for the Bishop to lay the foundation of the Church's building on January 15th 2015 and also promised to complete the building, to the glory of God.

a. Place of WorshipThe Church is currently worshipping in the sitting room of the vicarage made available by Mama Beatrice Ajuya, a member of Cathedral of St. Andrew, Warri without any cost.

b. Numerical StrengthMen 3Women 11Youth 4Children 26Total 45

c. AchievementsThe Church was able to pay her assessment and other levies last year by the help of God. Women Conference was held on 13th – 15th February, 2015;

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16.4 Chapel of King of Kings

17.

Deliverance Ministry

FUPRE-Effurun

Church Planting

Deliverance Ministry

18.

Women Organization

Orhuakpor Town

Planting of Church -

2

Women Organization




d. Church NeedsThe Church is in dire need of the following:

1. Musical instruments such as; Speakers, Microphones, Mixer Amp, Piano, Lectern, Choir Robes and a Set of Drums

e. FinanceIncome 646,919.00Expenditure 396,589.00Balance 250,330.00

5.2 Annunciation Anglican Church, Asoro-Ovua. During the year under review, the Church was able to carry out the following activities.

Tuesday: Bible Class/Choir PracticeWednesday: Women Prayer MeetingThursday: Fasting and PrayerLast Friday of every month: Church All-NightSaturday: Bible Class/Choir PracticeSunday: Divine Service/Home Cell

b. BaptismThe Church through aggressive evangelism was able to baptize four (4) new converts.

c. Numerical StrengthAdult 29Children 30Total 59

d. FinanceIncome 213,875.00Expenditure 192,165.00Balance 21,710.00Mission Field Worker: Evang. Emmanuel Isiorho

5.3 All Saints Anglican Church, Okuemaka-OvuThe All Saints Anglican Church, Okuemaka-Ovu was planted by MEC in conjunction with EFAC on 23rd October, 2011. The Church as at now worship in a temporary structure erected in a land acquired for them by the Diocese of Warri through MEC.

a. Numerical StrengthMen 7Women 11Children 24Total 42

b. ActivitiesMondays and Wednesdays: Early morning breakthrough prayers 6:00-7:00amFriday: Fasting and Prayer Meeting

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c. Donations to the Church1. The A.A.P.S Cathedral group donated two (2) Horn Speakers2. Wireless Microphone and one (1) Amplifier

d. FinanceIncome 169,980.00Expenditure 122,893.00Balance 47,087.00Mission Field Worker: Evang. Paul Oghenerume

5.4 St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, EchiThis Church is waxing strong by God's grace and through the help and mercy of God, Sir and Lady Victor Aghawadoma has acquired a parcel of land measuring 1001 x 1001 for them at the cost of N400,000.00. Sequel to the above, the Church calls on those who are mission incline in the Diocese to come to their aid financially to enable them put up a temporary structure on the land.


b. DeathThe Church lost by death Mrs. Roseline Ititie on 24th February, 2015 and has since been buried. May her soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.

c. AppreciationThe Church appreciates the following persons viz:-

a. Sir & Lady Victor Aghawadoma; (the donor of the land)

b. Revd. N. U. Emamezi (the Supervisor of Mission; who is making series of connection to ensure the rapid development in the mission field).Mission Field Worker: Evang. Jackson Orhuerakpo

5.5 New Covenant Anglican Church, Okiti Street, Off Giwa-Amu, WarriThis Church was planted on 13th March, 2013.


b. Activities1. Sunday School: This has improved tremendously including the Home Cell which is

growing stronger every time.

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2. During the year under review, fourteen (14) persons were confirmed by the Bishop and four (4) women were admitted into the Women's Guild; one (1) into the Mother's Union and three (3) into the Girl's Guild.

c. AchievementsThe Church purchased a set of Musical Instrument and one Big Generator.

d. Donation1. Some group of persons donated White Plastic Chairs for the Church.2. Dame Patricia E. Ijatomi bought a set of Chairs for the Church personage.

e. FinanceIncome 1,473,720.00Expenditure 1,133,624.00Balance 340,096.00

f. Church NeedsThe Church solicit for fund to enable them acquire a parcel of land that would accommodate their Church building.Mission Field Worker: Evang. Godwin Odi

7.6 The Anglican Church, Aja-EtanThe Anglican Church, Aja-Etan was planted by MEC in August 5th, 2012. At present the Church worship in her permanent site in a temporary structure erected by the Church. It was reported to synod last year that the sum of One Million, Five Hundred Naira (1,500,000.00) was released by the Diocese and the Cathedral of St. Andrew to acquire a parcel of land measuring 1001x501.

b. Activities1. Friday 12:00pm-2:00pm - Fasting and Prayer Meeting2. Saturday 5:00pm-6:00pm - Bible Study3. Sunday 9:00am - Church Service

c. Numerical StrengthMen 5Women 6Children 4Total 15

d. ChallengesDuring the year under review, the Church went through an ugly situation caused by the landlord who re-sold our Church land to another person. The issue was resolved when the person he re-sold the land to discovered that the land he acquired had already been sold to the Church so he protested to the landlord and refused to have such a land after citing the danger ahead. The land was returned back to us by reducing it from 1001x501 to 1001x361 fourteen feet 141 was removed to enable the landlord refund the money he had already collected back.

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In view of the above, we are soliciting for help to enable us survey.e. Church Needs1. Four (4) trips of sand to fill the foundation2. Sound system3. Chairs and tables4. Lectern

f. Financial ReportB/F 27,000.00Income 67,880.00Total 94,880.00

Expenditure 86,200.00Balance 8,680.00

g. AppreciationThe Church appreciates the following persons:

1. The Diocese for aiding them with Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N250,000.00) to erect the temporary structure on the land.

2. St. Matthew's Church, Ogunu for supporting them with the sum of Forty Thousand Naira (N40,000.00) Only.

3. Revd. N. U. Emamezi for his fatherly role

4. Mrs. Caroline Ekpomedaye for providing a glass-Lectern for them though was broken by unknown person because of the nature of the structure housing the Church.

5. Mrs. Felicia Okukere for providing them five (5) plastic chairs.May the Lord bless them all, in Jesus name. Amen.Mission Field Worker: Evang. Joseph Nana

5.7 St Luke's Anglican Church, Ovu Parish Agbon Archdeaconry, Okuidjerea. The Church was planted by MEC on 13th October, 2013. The Diocese has acquired a

parcel of land of 1001 x 1001 dimensions for them.b. Place of Worship: The Church worship in a temporary structure.

c. Achievements1. Sumec Firman Generator2. A Standing Fan3. Sign Post of the Church 41 x 514. Four (4) Benches for sitting5. Refurbished Old Musical Instruments for use6. Choir Robes

d. Developments1. Extension of the Chancel of the temporary structure

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2. The roof of the aforementioned structure has been extended and tail board was added to the front view for aesthetic value.

3. Palm trees and bamboos were uprooted from the Church permanent site after clearing it.

e. Numerical StrengthMen 5Women 17Boys 10Girls 6Children 41Total 79

f. BirthA woman gave birth to twin babies, a boy and a girl.

g. BaptismThe Church presented one convert for baptism during the period under review.

h. DonationsThe under-listed persons made the following donations to the Church. Viz:-

1. Mrs. Onisuru Akporiaye Rebecca Wall Clock2. Evang. Emmanuel Umukoro Igben N50,000.003. Sister Regina Dafedjoma N2,000.004. Evang. Mrs. Evelyn Edhebru N500.005. Mrs. Igben Okeroghene Santi6. Sister Ufuoma Shegbe Santi i. Financial Report

Balance B/F from 2014 Synod 90,989.50Current Income 672,330.00Total Income 763,319.50Less Expenditure 336,350.00Balance 426,969.50

5.8 Anglican Church, Ogorivwo-Ovua. Numerical Strength

Communicant 4Baptized persons 26Un-Baptized persons 5Total 35

b. Church CommitteeA five men Church committee was put in place on Sunday 15th February, 2015.

c. Home CellThe Church cell group has just started with about 8 persons.

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d. Financial ReportIncome 165,159.00Expenditure 170,045.00Deficit Balance 4,886.00

e. Church NeedThe Church needs a land and a building.

f. AppealThe Church appeal to MEC to post a worker to them to release Evang. King Anigboro who is a Itinery Evangelist.

4.0 Purchase of Speed BoatDue to increase in riverine activities, his Lordship the Bishop of Warri Diocese provided MEC with two (2) out board engine boat propelled by two (2) 75 HP Yamaha engines to carry out their evangelical activities in the riverine areas. MEC is grateful to his Lordship for his fore sightedness and evangelical prowess.

5.0 Recommendations7.1 We appeal to Churches that have buses to please release them on Sundays to MEC to follow up activities in the mission field.

7.2 Prison Evangelism Report: The Lord our God has been so faithful to us through the inspiration of His Holy Spirit on members of the Christian Community in Warri and environs by taking Prison ministry an important segment in evangelism. The Anglican Church in Warri Diocese is among the group of Churches that are to be commended for this passionate task. The Bishop Rt. Rev. C.E. Ide (JP) is appreciated for his encouragement.

Apart from the ministration of the WORD and PRAYERS which are the primary duties of this ministry some Churches and societies have benevolently assisted the prison authority in the provision of some basic logistics and welfare. This is helping in the reformation of the inmates and enhancement of security in the society.

Much thanks and blessing of God to the Council of Knights of Warri Diocese who visited the prison on 31st October, 2014 and after ministering the word, made a donation of a high class pumping machine to improve the availability of portable water for the inmates. The Cathedral Church of St. Andrew is also appreciated for sending their prison's evangelism tem for a 2 day indoor crusade in the yard on the 8th and 9th December, 2014. 26 inmates surrendered their hearts to the Lord.

We also appreciate the Archdeaconries and Chapels for their commitment to the prison's visit roster. Though there are some who have disappointed us when needed.

Apeal: The prison authority is in dare need of more assistance in the provision of social amenities and logistics for court escort. This will enhance the security of the environment as

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government alone cannot meet up with the need. Remember the word of our Lord Jesus “I was in prison and you came to see me”. (Matt. 25:36).

7.3 Warri Diocesan Mission School Report: To the glory of God, we are glad to inform Synod that the Warri Diocesan Mission School is doing very well; students who have graduated from the School are very focused and committed to the work of mission in their various stations. During the year under review, total numbers of 20 students were admitted into the School and 26 were graduated. We are grateful to His lordship for donating a projector to enhance the delivery of lectures in Mission School. We are also grateful to the Vicar/people of Unity Anglican Church Amamatar and friends of the school for their support towards the Mission School.

7.4 HOME CELL SYNOD REPORT:

INTRODUCTION:We want to graciously thank our good God for how He had led us through the formation, manifestation and growth of the Diocesan Home cell which started as the biblical mustard seed, and today it's a large tree that can sustain any to depend on it. God we thank you. The Discipleship home cell has been transformed from several stages into maturity, men/women are getting involved in the activities of soul winning and doing the works of discipleship and ministry. However, we are still hungry for more because we have still not arrived at where the dream took us to. In the immediate past year it has been of commitment and success. We thank God for His faithfulness.

HARMONIZATION OF HOME CELL: The Home cells have metamorphosed firstly from Parish level or local Church attachment into Archdeaconry. However, that has almost finally been changed into the full fledged Area and Zonal management where their coordinators are meant to oversee the activities. This is to bring out the Diocesan concept of the Home cell instead of the church attachment that had initially stiffened some activities. Among the Area Coordinators are Clergy men while some of the Zonal Coordinators are lay men and women

ARCHDEACONRY VISITATION: The Team of the Diocesan Coordinators paid a scheduled visit to the new Archdeaconry – Agbon Sout on the 21st February, 2015 at St Luke's Church, Kokori attended by three Clergy, Two Catechists and Eight lay members- a total of 13 in attendance.

RETRETS/MEETINGS1. DIOCESAN DISCIPLESHIP HOME CELL LEADER'S QUARTERLY MEETING: The

meeting held on the 7th June 2014 at St. Peter's Church Ekpan with the view of knowing how far they have been fairing as well as their challenges. It was well attended by Coordinators- Area and Zonal, Shepherds/Interns. About 113 of the leaders where in attendance.

2. ORIENTATION OF SHEPHERDS ONLY: Sequel to the low performance of the various Home Cells, it became necessary to organise a retreat for the leaders again, but this time in two segments. The reason was to find out what really were the challenges and to

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find out where they were not doing it well and thereafter suggest ways forward. This was given approval by His lordship. It was held on the 24th January, 2015 at the Cathedral of St Andrew where 91 Shepherds/Interns were in attendance and the following were some of their suggestions, comments and recommendations;

·Some Area and Zonal Coordinators don't visit their Home Cells

·Most Clergy don't attend Home Cell

·Welfare for members,

·The Diocese should put in place a structure that will make Anglicans participate in Home Cell fellowship.

3. ORIENTATION OF COORDINATORS/CLERGY ONLY: This was scheduled for 7th February 2015 at Cathedral of St. Andrew where 119 Coordinators and Clergy were in attendance. His lordship was the chairman at the retreat. Thereafter; a communiqué was issued amongst which are the following;

·Every member should be conscious of the major aim and objective of Home Cell which is Soul winning and making of disciples.

·In case of transfer of any Clergy, there should be a proper hand-over where Home Cell activities are also handed-over to the incoming Clergy to avoid lapses.

·Members to develop the Christian virtue of giving sacrificially to the needy among them.

·No member shall qualify to stand any election in the Church (vote and be voted for) unless he/she shows a proof of Home Cell membership. This is also applicable to those coming for Churching of Women, baptism, confirmation, wedding, sub-committee appointments, admission into Women Guild and Mothers' Union e.t.c.

4. PRINTED MATTERIALS/MANUALS:2013/14 2014/15ENGLISH HOME CELL MANUALS 6, 610 11, 545URHOBO HOME CELL MANUALS 2, 000 1, 000BANNERS 1, 000 NILHOME CELL DIRECTORY 5, 000 NILREPORT SHEETS 22, 000 30, 000PRICE PER COPY OF MANUAL 100 50

NB: The price of Manuals varies from N100/copy in 2014 to N50/copy in 2015; it was an intervention of His lordship to slash down the price in order that it would be affordable and for people's interest. It was this that informed the quantity of manuals this year. This in turn influenced people's patronage. WE WISH TO USE THIS MEDIUM TO THANK OUR BISHOP

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AND TO SOLICIT THAT 2016 MANUAL BE SPONSORED BY INDIVIDUALS TO ENABLE US GIVE TO ALL FREE OF CHARGE IN HONOUR OF THE TENTH YEAR OF HIS LORDSHIP'S EPISCOPATE IN THE DIOCESE OF WARRI – RT. REV. C.E. IDE, JP.

·MODE OF DISTRIBUTION OF MANUALS: In 2014 the Manual writing committee distributed the manuals to members through the various Archdeaconries and Chapels. However, this year 2015 it became obvious that for the manuals to get to the hands of the people it was designed that manuals be distributed through the various Churches to ease the access to the grass-root members who may not have been reached through the other mode used initially. This has proved successful for about 108 Churches were reached.

5. OBSERVATIONS: Home Cell fellowship attendance just picked-up due to the resolution and directive of His lordship on “without Home Cell no election or appointment into the Church Sub-committees and the likes”.

6. INCOME/EXPENDITURES:·INCOME (2014 ) N2, 921, 900·EXPENDITURES (2014) N1, 662, 550·BALANCE N1, 259, 350

VEN. PAUL O.G. WHISKELMEC CHAIRMAN

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B. ANGLICAN ADAM PREACHING SOCIETY(AAPS).

SYNOD REPORT FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 2014 TO MARCH 2015 SUBMITTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE 11TH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI HELD AT ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH OKPARA-WATERSIDE, FROM SATURDAY

2ND TO WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY 2015

My Lord BishopDiocesan OfficialsHouse of Clergy & LaityDistinguished Ladies and Gentlemen

INTRODUCTIONWe thank God Almighty for his grace upon us for our stewardship in His vineyard in the areas of evangelism. We appreciate the Lord Bishop and his officials for their encouragement, and financial assistance toward the progress of the spread of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

ACTIVITIES OF THE ZONE AT ZONAL AND NATIONAL LEVELSMeetingsThe zone held four (4) regular and two (2) emergency meetings to discuss issues pertaining to the progress of the zone.

Prayer Conference/ RevivalsSeven (7) prayer Conferences were organized during the year. The outcome of these programmes amounted to members and others being feed maximally with the word of God and prayers to meet their needs and challenges. All the Group Leaders carried out revivals in their various groups and units to encourage their weak members.

AAPS Prayer and Fasting MinistryThe Executive body held prayer and fasting programmes every Tuesday throughout the year at Unity Anglican Church, Mosheshe Estate, Effurun. The programmes were aimed at meeting the needs of members both physically and spiritually.

Welfare/Charitable WorksThe Zone spent a total sum of N 450,000.00 (Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) this year on charitable works to assist our members, new converts and the Obodo Community.

Engineering/Music EquipmentThe Zone, through donation by members was able to acquire three 7.5kva generators at the cost of N 300,000.00 (Three Hundred Thousand Naira) for the Engineering and Music Department to enhance their performance during crusades.

Zone and Group CrusadesDETAILS OF CRUSADES ORGANIZED IN THE ZONE DURING THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW.




FinanceOur source of income is through contributions and donations by members.Here is the summary of the Zone's income and expenditure for the period under review.

At the national level, we were able to pay all the levies shared to the Warri Zone amounting to N 1,300,000.00 (One Million, Three Hundred Thousand Naira)

S/N CRUSADE ORGANIZERS

NO. OF

CRUSADES

VENUE

CONVERTS

REMARK

1

Warri Zone

2

Obodo (Warri)

12

Success

ful

Egbokodo (Itsekiri)

4

Success

ful

2 Abraka/St. James

Warri Groups

1 Otorho – Abraka 3 Success

ful 3 Warri Group 1 Ugbolokposo 3 Success

ful 4 Effurun Group 1 Iterigbe, Effurun 5 Success

ful

5 Effurun West Group Oko – Isoko,

Effurun

3 Success

ful

6 Ekpan Group 1 Commissioner

Road Area 2 Success

ful

7 St. James Group 1 Ugbevwe/Ajavwiri

(Jesse Axis) 15 Success

ful

8 Ugborikoko Group

3

Water Resources

Area

1 Success

ful

St. Mary Area

8

Success

ful

Ugborikoko Village

4

Success

ful

2013 2014 Total Income 3,743,346.00 N 5,835,334.75 Total Expenditure

N N 3,612,025.00 N 5,688,891.35

Total Balance N 131,230.00 N 146,443.40




National CrusadeThe Zone participated in all AAPS National activities during the year. We attended the two AAPS National crusades at Irrua in Edo State and Obiaruku in Delta State. At the Obiaruku crusade, the AAPS National body decided to build a two bedroom flat at the cost of about N 3,000.000.00 (Three Million Naira) for a new convert by name Madam Mary Nwaneka. The house has since been completed and handed over to her.

AAPS POPULATION (WARRI ZONE)

AAPS National Prayer ConvocationThe Zone attended a three-day Prayer Convocation organized by the National body at Emevor between 26th and 28th of September, 2014. The theme of the convocation was “Resist the Temptation”

AAPS Week ActivitiesThe yearly AAPS Week Celebration was held in all the Groups and Unit Churches in Warri Zone from Monday 21st to Sunday 27th July, 2014. On Saturday 26th July, 2014, all members of AAPS Warri Zone came together to conclude the AAPS week at St. Stephen Anglican Church, Effurun. Activities such as praises, prayers, lectures, drama and Bible quiz took place that day. The highlight of the celebration was the Bible quiz competition that was conducted among the three groups namely: Agbon, Effurun and Warri metropolis. At the end of the competition, the Effurun metropolis came first, Warri metropolis came second and Agbon metropolis came third. Gifts were presented to them respectively.

ChallengeThe major challenge the Zone has is finance because it is self-sponsored and involves huge funds. We thank the Lord Bishop for his support of N 150,000 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) per crusade. We still need more financial support from him and the church.

ObituaryWarri Zone lost her treasurer by name Mrs. L.J. Saduwa on 26th February, 2015. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.

ConclusionWe give God the glory for his enablement for our modest achievements. We thank the Lord Bishop of Warri Diocese, Rt. Revd. C.E. Ide (JP) for his fatherly love and financial assistance to the Zone. We pray God Almighty to enlarge your coast in Jesus name, Amen. We also thank the AAPS Warri Zonal Chaplain, Revd. S.E. Okifo for his dedication towards this great society.

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S/

N

POPULATION 2013 2014

1

Men

310

352

2

Women

560

590

3

Children

160

180

TOTAL

1,030

1,122




Our appreciation also goes to Revd. C.O. Otti and the entire members of Unity Anglican Church, Mosheshe Estate, Effurun for always providing us with accommodation, and for identifying with us in our activities. Our sincere thanks is expressed to Ven. P.O.G. Whiskel (MEC Chairman) and Ven. E. Agbawe for always identifying with us during crusades and other programmes. Lastly, we thank the group leaders, their various Executive members and all AAPS members Warri Zone. Once again we give God the glory. May His name be adored forever in Jesus name, Amen.

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Evang. S. Omoruku Chairman

Rev, S.E. OkifoAAPS Chaplain

Evang. S.E. Diakparomre (Mrs.)Secretary




E.F.A.C. SUB-ZONAL REPORT

EFAC SUB-ZONAL REPORTSYNOD REPORT FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2014 TO MARCH 2015 SUBMITTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI

HELD AT ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH, OKPARA WATERSIDE, FROM SAT. 2ND – WED. 6TH MAY. 2015.

My Lord Bishop Honorable Chancellor Diocesan Officials, House of Clergy and Laity, Ladies and Gentlemen

1. ACKNOWLEDGMENT We are in no measure thankful to God Almighty for His grace that led us thus far. May His name be praise forever in Jesus name. Amen. Therefore we also appreciate the Clergy in the Diocese for their immensurable support to this great commission that the Lord has given to us in prayers over the years; may the good Lord increase and bless you in every sphere in Jesus name, Amen.

2. EVANGELISMThe fellowship embarked upon massive evangelism in areas designated to each unit by the churches according to the order of the Diocese. For instance, the cathedral unit was assigned to Mc-iver areas while Fatherhily / Ometan areas was later fused into it due to the time space or frame. The converts from this assignment were directed to the cathedral to the church service and Divine encounter so to fortify them spiritually in the Lord, Also at All Saints Airport Road Unit, they went for hospital visitation in addition to the visitation of members / Evangelism. Also at Good Shepherd Unit, Chapel of Resurrection, (Ijaw Quarters), St. Peter's Igbudu, Transfiguration, off Jakpa Road, St. Stephen, Jakpa Road. Carried out their various assignment successfully.

3. CRUSADEIn the year under review, the Sub-Zone have been able to put together a fundamental method on how to spread this Gospel through the early morning crusade.

On the 14th of June 2014 Chapel of the Resurrection held a crusade at the Ijaw Quarters, DDPA, Ugborikoko and one convert was won St. Peter's Unit, held a crusade on the 19th July 2014 no convert was won but tracks were distributed for spreading of the gospel, at Deco Village.

Cathedral Unit, Organised a crusade on the 23rd of August 2014 at Mc-iver area behind Christ Embassy, Nine Souls were won and been directed to the cathedral church of St. Andrew.

St. Stephen Jakpa Unit; we also arries a crusade after Chief Ijasuloru's House within the Church, The word was shared and tracts were also given out to many. (20th Sept. 2014)

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C.




Good Shepherd Unit, a crusade was carried out along Oldwelfare area off Lower Erejuwa on the 25th Oct. 2014. No convert but the word shared out and the tracts were also shared.

All Saints Airport Road, Unit; a crusade was arries at Olomu Street, Okumagba Layout, No convert Tracts are distributed to people within that street.

Transfiguration Unit Effurun. The Crusade was arries along the small market opposite St. Stephen Jakpa, Jakpa Road, Effurun, 27th Dec. 2014, No convert but God perfect His word

Cathedral unit; we arries a crusade at Mc-iver area on the 21/3/15 but due to crisis it was moved to Ometa (Back of Edewor House). It was successful.The following resources persons were among the ministers Rev. Gentle ImudjeRev. Faith AgheRev. Bright O. Erifeta

4. VISITATION We visited St. Andrew's old peoples home and some of our members for prayers and encouragement in the year under review

5. EFFAC WEEK Transfiguration Effurun celebrated their week, it was a successful. Four thousand Naira was arries as offering (N4,000) which was shared 50/50 for unit / Bishop Court. The Good Shepherd unit celebrated, and it was successful week. Offering made, Nine Thousand Six Hundred and Thirty Naira (N9,630) was arries.

ST. STEPHEN JAKPA UNIT: The week was successful, 8 convert were won during the week. All Saints Airport Road Unit, rejoiced over their Vicar who was with them for five (5) years without support who has been transferred and new Vicar has been posted to the church, but later, on the 3rd Aug. offering was made, six thousand five hundred and sixty five naira was realized; half of it to the unit and half to our pulse.

CATHEDRAL UNIT: Our Lord Jesus took charge and it was successful with Eight (8) converts. Chapel of the Resurrection Unit did not celebrate due to some challenges and promised that they will in 2015 if Jesus arries.

6. NATIONAL & WESTERN BLOC CONVENTIONS:We attended the national EFAC convention held in Enugu State (Nsuka) on 21st -24th August 2014 as well as the western bloc convention in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State on 23rd March- 25th March 2015.

7. DEATH:Within the period under review, the fellowship lost two of it's members. Mrs Roselyn Olemu of Good shepherd unit and Mrs. Victoria Eregare of the Cathedral unit.

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8. CHALLENGES:We are faced with financial challenges in carrying out programmes within the church and outside it. We pray with the help of God and our church leaders we will be able to move on successfully.

9. CONCLUSION:We wish to register our profound appreciation to his Lordship, the Rt. Rev. C.E. Ide JP for his fatherly love and concern all the time. May God continue to bless his episcopacy. We are very grateful to Ven. P.O.G. Whiskel (MEC), the Ven. I.A.O. Itomu (EFAC Chaplain) and all the Priests of Warri Diocese for their immense support all the time. May God richly bless you all

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DIOCESAN PRAYER BAND REPORT FROM MAY 2014 TO APRIL 2015 SUBMITTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD OF THE

DIOCESE OF WARRI HOLDEN AT ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH, OKPARA WATERSIDE FROM SATURDAY 3RD MAY TO WEDNESDAY 7TH MAY, 2015.

GREETINGS:Greetings to the President of Synod, The Rt. Revd Christian Esezi Ide, JP as well as our mother in Israel, Mrs. Patience O.E. Ide, JP and all Synod delegates in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

INTRODUCTION:The Diocesan Prayer Band was constituted and inaugurated by his lordship, the Rt. Revd Christian E. Ide, Bishop of the Diocese of Warri as the primary and functional praying body of the Diocese saddled with a divine mandate, coupled with the responsibility and commitment of interceding for the spiritual and physical health and growth of the Diocese. The Diocesan Prayer Band is also committed to sensitize and mobilize every Parish/Chapel/Archdeaconry to have a functional and productive Prayer Band with a view of making every congregation a praying Parish, Chapel or Archdeaconry. This is with a vision of making every true Anglican a praying and result-oriented Christian.

MONTHLY NIGHT VIGILThe Diocesan Prayer Band holds a regular all-night prayer programme once every month which is usually on the third Friday, except where there is a Diocesan All-night in a particular month, and in that case the Diocesan Prayer Band will have to be involved in the Diocesan All-night.

The Statutory All-night Programme is meant for all Prayer Band members in the different Parishes, Chapels and Archdeaconries. The programme creates a forum for practical experience of co-operate prayers and intercession with result-oriented faith. The All-night programme is usually rotated from one Archdeaconry to another and from one Parish/Chapel to another depending on the ease of accessibility to Prayer Band members.

BEGINNING THE YEAR WITH THE LORD ALLNIGHT PROGRAMME:To beginning the Diocesan activities for the year 2015, an allnight prayer programme was organised. This programme was held on Friday 16th January 2015 and was attended by all Diocesan Officials and Parish Leaders and Workers under the leadership of our lord bishop. The venue was the Cathedral of St. Andrew, Warri.

DIOCESAN PRAYER CONVOCATIONThe Diocesan Prayer Band usually organizes an Annual Prayer Convocation, which is a prayer oriented gathering which brings together all the Prayer Band members and all other interested members in the Diocese for the purpose of spiritual overalling, revival, renewal,

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renovation, repositioning, reviewing, re-examination and refiring, with a view of having and sustaining formidable and viable prayer programmes in all the Parishes and Chapels.

The Prayer Convocation for 2014 was held from Thurs. 26th – Sat. 28th June 2014 at St. Peter's Church, 3 Efejuku Street, Igbudu-Warri. The theme was “Oh watchman, be patterned after Christ” Phil. 2:5. It was highly regarding.

The 2015 Diocesan Prayer Convocation is proposed to hold in September 2015 @ St. Peter's Church, Ekpan.We sincerely appeal to all the Parishes, Chapels and Archdeaconries to encourage and mobilise (sponsor) their members to attend the forth coming Prayer Convocation 2015. Details will be forward to the Parishes/Chapels and Archdeaconries later.

DIOCESAN PRAYER BULLETINThe Diocesan Prayer Bulleting titled “ALTAR ON FIRE” was designed as a medium of communication across the Diocese and beyond, on life edifying, prayer provoking and testimony manifesting issues, sustained by the laudable free-will sponsorship of some members, the bulletin is distributed free of charge to all Parishes and Chapels in the Diocese. To keep the bulletin in circulation, the call for sponsorship to the tune of N50,000 per edition is highly solicited for the four quarters of the year.

CLERGY & WIVES ALLNIGHT PROGRAMME:A special night vigil was organised for the Diocesan Clergy and their wives at the bishopscourt on Fri. 20th of June 2014. It was a night of Divine Settlement and Spiritual Renewal. It was indeed a blessing to the house of Clergy and the Diocese at large.

PRE-SYNOD ALLNIGHT PROGRAMME:Pre-Synod Allnight Programme was organised to promote the successful execution of the Synod 2015. It was held at St. Matthew's Church, Okpara Waterside. It was well attended by the Synod delegates and some members of the hosting church. It was a fruitful vigil as the on-going Synod is a testimony to that fact.

PROVINCIAL & NATIONAL PRAYER INVOLVEMENTSThe Diocesan Prayer Band had been strongly involved in Provincial & National Prayer Convocations so as to further enrich and develop the Prayer Band members and hence, provoke their commitment at the Diocesan, Archdeaconry and Parish or Chapel levels.

The 2014 Provincial Prayer Convocation was held from Thursday 2nd – Saturday 4th October at Freedom Convention City/Retreat Centre, Osi-Aiyegunle, Akoko-Edo Diocese, Igarra. The theme was “Intercession in the healing of the Nations” 2Chron. 7:14, Ezek. 47:1-12. It was also a very challenging programme, geared towards equipping the intercessors for effective intercession for the healing of the nations. Plenary Sections, Prophetic Prayer Walk to Strategic Places, Workshops, etc were among some of the activities observed.

The National Prayer Convocation 2014 was held at Christian Events Resource Centre, Behind CMS Grammar School, Bariga, Lagos from August 26 – August 30, 2014. The Theme

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was “Intercessions in the Healing of the Nations” (2 Chron. 7:14, Ezek. 47:1-12). It was well attended by the Diocesan Prayer Band members, under the sponsorship of the Parishes and Chapels. It was indeed very enriching, reviving and fulfilling.

MANIFEST 2015The Diocesan Prayer Band was actively involved in the programme, operating regular prayers before, during and after the programme. The practice of chain prayers was also applied to call for heavenly visitation and complete success of the programme. The Prayer Band had to visit the MANIFEST CITY a week to the commencement of the programme for “on the spot” prayers. Thank God the programme was a great success.

SPIRITUAL ATTENTION - St. Matthew's Church, Ugbommro: Sequel to an urgent call for prayers and an assignment given by the lord bishop, St. Matthew Church Ugbomro was visited by the Diocesan Prayer Band, who gave spiritual attention to some challenging issues hindering the development of the church. The allnight for the month of May has been fixed to hold there.

MAJOR CHALLENGESThere are a few challenges beclouding the Diocesan Prayer Band which are threatening increasing commitments of members. They are as stated below:

(1) Absence of Viable Prayer Band Unit: Some Parishes/Chapels do not have viable Prayer Band and as such are not represented at Diocesan Prayer Band meetings. In some cases when such Parishes/Chapels play host to the Diocesan Prayer Band, Prayer Band members and other members are not even available to participate in the programme.

(2) Lack of Sponsorship/Poor Sponsorship: Some Parishes/Chapels Prayer Band members had suffered very serious financial problems in their bid to attend prayer programmes at Diocesan, Provincial and National levels as some Parishes/Chapels had maintained that there is no money. This has made some to sponsor themselves and at other times supported or sponsored by other persons. This can be very discouraging to the commitment of members.

(3) Defective Information Dissemination: Defective information dissemination is a problem that has adversely affected the attendance of intercessors to Diocesan, Provincial and National prayer programmes. Even when information are sent to Parishes/Chapels, intercessors still complain of not getting information at all or as at when due. Sometimes, there is no announcement or reflection in the bulletins. This has made representatives from some parishes and chapels to be absent from prayer programmes continuously. This problem is further compounded by the fact that some Parishes/Chapels do not have Prayer Band Leaders and Assistants to coordinate prayer activities in the Parish/Chapel level.

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church members in attendance, though information was sent out. Parish members will be powerfully sensitized when they are encouraged and motivated to attend such allnights.

(5) Conflicting Programmes: The Diocesan Prayer Band has a statutory day for monthly Alnight prayer programme. This is the third Friday of every month. But, it has been observed severally that some Parishes and Archdeaconries fix allnight programmes on that same Friday, hence, making it difficult for the prayer band members of those Parishes and Archdeaconries to attend the Diocesan Prayer Band Allnight.

In some other cases, the Diocesan Prayer Band have had to change the Allnight venue from the Parish it is expected to hold to another. This challenge is gradually growing in a geometric progression and needs to be addressed quickly.

(6) The Challenge of Transferable Coordinators: There are some Parishes and Archdeaconries whose Prayer Coordinators or Leaders are Clergymen. If there is disposition of Clergy, the activities of prayer will always be affected. But, if the Coordinators or Leaders are made to be Lay persons and the Clergymen as Chaplains it will enhance the process of intercession a lot in the Parishes and Archdeaconries.

APPRECIATION& APPEAL:His lordship, the Rt. Rev. C.E. Ide, JP is highly appreciated for his unshakeable support for the Diocesan Prayer Band.

The Diocesan Prayer Band appreciates sincerely the very few clergy who attend the allnight regularly. A passionate appeal is made to the house of the clergy to encourage the intercessors with their presence.

The Diocesan Prayer Band is also grateful to those Vicars/Chaplains of Parishes/Chapels who supported the activities of the Prayer Band through the release of their buses for the transportation of members to locations outside Warri and Effurunfor all-night programmes.

REVD TERRY E. OLOKOR (JP)Diocesan Prayer Band Leader

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YOUTH WORK

THE WARRI DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF THE ANGLICAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP (A.Y.F.) NIGERIA

SYNOD REPORT FOR PERIOD APRIL'2014 TO MARCH 2015, SUBMITTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI

HOLDING AT ST. MATHEWS ANGLICAN CHURCH, OKPARA WATERSIDE FROM SAT 2ND TO WED 6TH MAY 2015

Your Lordship,The Chancellor,The Registrar,The Archdeacons,House Of Clergy,House Of Laity,The Synod,

1.0 PREAMBLEThanks be unto the lord God Almighty, the creator of the universe for His unspeakable grace and unfailing love towards us and for granting us another opportunity to witness this last segment of the 11th synod, May His name be highly praised forever. Amen.

2.0 DIOCESAN EXECUTIVE The Anglican Youth Fellowship (AYF), of Warri Diocese within this period was piloted by 26 man executive committee with Bro. Mathew Maduwe (President) Bro. Chibuike Egbeagu (Vice President) Bro. Felix Agarivbie (Secretary) Sis. Irene Atevure (Sisters' Forum co-ordinator) and Sis. Bridget Ejetavwo (Treasurer).

3.0 MEETINGSIn order to run the council effectively eight meetings were held at various parishes within the Diocese where series of issues and programs were deliberated upon. The meetings include executive meetings, statutory council meetings and emergency meetings.

4.0 ACTIVITIES OF THE FELLOWSHIP:We make bold to say here that the youth of this Diocese has in no small measure contributed immensely to the growth of the Diocese spiritually and otherwise. This is shown by some of the activities carried out within the period. They include the following:

4.1 Waiting Upon The Lord: This as usual has been the opening program of the AYF for the past 20years or more, throughout the Diocese and for this year, the theme was “GOD's AGENDA” which took place from 1st to 7th Jan,2015. We thank God that most of the parish priests have key into the program and many lives have been blessed in various ways. All thanks to God Almighty.

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4.2 Leadership Retreat: As a way of equipping the leaders of the fellowship from unit to Diocesan level and reposition them for a better service a leadership retreat was put in place on Saturday 7th April'2015 at All Saint Church, Airport Road, Warri with the theme “Sacrifice in services” it was very edifying.

4.3 Youth Week Celebration: The last youth week celebration was well celebrated throughout the Diocese from Monday 5th-to Sunday 11th Sept'2014 with the theme “OVERCOMING THE NATURAL MAN” (1Cor2:18-19). This program has actually helped the youth ministry in many ways, such as developing and uplifting their God given talent and expanding their spiritual life. Infact it has been very impactful and enriching although we still have some parishes that could not celebrate theirs due to clashes of program by their local churches, to these we call for more support by the church authority to enable the youth to function or operate.

4.4 Bible Study: Bible study has been a very important segment of the Anglican Youth fellowship and as a Diocese we made use of the unified AYF National Bible Study Outline in all Units and this has helped us a lot. The various Archdeaconries /Units held their Bible Study Conferences within the months of April to June, 2014, while our Diocesan Bible Study Conference was held at St. Peter Anglican Church, Igbudu Warri from 4th – 10th July,2014 with the theme: “Alpha and Omega”. Various speakers from within and outside the Diocese were invited. It featured exciting and inspiring event such as bible study, talk/seminar, drama/song ministration, prayer, talent hunt etc. The attendance was encouraging. The Diocese also attended the National Bible Study Conference at Umuahia in Abia State from Sat 6th to Sun 10th Aug' 2014. Thanks be to God Almighty.

4.5 Welfare: The fellowship also made the welfare of members a priority as members who were faced with various kinds of challenges and those with various form of celebration/event were attended to and this has greatly affected the fellowship positively. We thank God for His goodness.

4.6. Evangelism: The fellowship has made evangelism a major task as demanded by our Lord Jesus Christ. Within the period, the fellowship embank on evangelism outreach at Ifiekporo and Ajaetan on the 3rd -5th March,2014 where six (6) convert were won for Christ. Also in line with the National Council of AYF, a 2 by 2 evangelism was carried out by the various Archdeaconries / Units in the month of October,2014.

4.7 Sisters Forum: The peculiar nature of the sisters has always made the fellowship to give more attention to the sisters so as to become more modest. Within this period the sister's forum held their 21st annual seminal/workshop on the 28th – 29th Nov '2014 and also a one day solemn assembly on April 26th 2014. We also took part at the national sisters forum retreat in the month of June 5th -8th 2014 and the national sisters forum coordinators retreat at Okrika on the 8th-11th Jan' 2015. All of these were successful and were well attended by this Diocesan council.

4.8 Music / Drama: The AYF Diocesan mass Choir has been up and doing in spreading the

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gospel through presentation of song in very many ceremonies within and outside the Diocese. The mass Choir held her Music Conference in November,2014 at St. Stephen Anglican Church, Jakpa with various choir from within and outside the Diocese in attendance. In the same vein the Drama department has also help in spreading the gospel through the presentation of life touching drama and in the month of November,2014 a drama night was organized where various drama ministries/group participated.

4.9 Prayer: As a Fellowship, knowing the importance of prayers, we made prayer a priority in our programmes and within this period the prayer department assisted in planning the annual waiting upon the Lord programme held all over the Diocese on the first seven days of the year. The 2015 theme was “God's Agenda”. We also held our annual Prayer Conference / Pentecost Day celebration in the month of May,2014 at All Saint Church, PTI with the theme: “Power As Of Old”. Also from 9th – 11th January,2015 we held the Prayer Convocation with the theme: “Greater Dimension”. All of these programmes have great positive effect on the fellowship and the Church in general. Prayer allnights were held at intervals at designated venue.

4.10 National Activities: We wish to state here categorically that this Diocese has been highly rated by the National Council that they find it difficult to do anything without the involvement and participation of the Warri Diocesan Council; this is as a result of the positive and outstanding performance displayed at National, JEPC and Provincial level. We made adequate representation and carried out our obligation including finance. We thank God for His grace.

4.11 Project / Investment / Empowerment: Within the period under review, the Diocesan AYF was able to acquire an 18 Seater Toyota Haice Bus costing about N3.8m (three million eight hundred thousand naira) only. We also continued with the empowerment of some of the youths of the Diocese with tricycle (Keke).

Also through the National Council of the Anglican youth fellowship, we were able to link up a good number of our youth to the federal Government internship training programme (SURE-P) for unemployed graduates, where presently we have about 20 of our youth already engaged and receiving payment from the federal Government. In the same vein through the AYF National Council, the Federal Government Agro Allied Loan scheme is being pursued for the youth, we still believe God for the actualization.

We wish to sincerely appreciate our Lord Bishop the Rt. Revd. Christian E. Ide for the release of the sum of N500,000.00 (Five hundred thousand naira) only to boast the youth empowerment scheme. This has greatly help us to further empower some youth in vocational skill acquisition and some other with skills were given a start-up material/tools to begin a small scale business of their own.

They include the following:i) Those for Training: §Three (3) youths for welding & fabrication training§Five (5) youth for Fashion & Design training

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ii) Small Scale Start-up (For those who already have handwork):§One (1) Washing machine for laundering services§One (1) Sewing machine§Two (2) Oven for catering Services§One (1) big Pot for catering services§One (1) Generator for salon§One (1) Barbing Chair§One (1) Motor Cycle (Okada) for transportation§Books & stationeries for retailing§Material & chemicals for soap making for commercial purpose§1000 pieces of Materials for Food packaging iii) Student support fund (for student)

The sum of N5,000.00 (Five thousand naira) only was given to thirty (26) students in higher institution.

We thank God for this and pray for its sustenance.

4.12 Divcon 2014: We want to thank God Almighty for our Lord Bishop the Rt. Revd. Christian E. Ide who for the first time approved the inclusion of over 20 youths to participate in the 2014 DIVCON and our Mother in Israel who complimented this by adding other youths and in particular ensuring the Diocesan excos were represented. This of course made the 2014 DIVCON, had a different look positively as Warri Diocese was counted among the Diocese that came with the highest number of youth in compliance with the primate directive.

5.0 FINANCEThe activities of the Anglican Youth Fellowship are enormous and thus much money is needed to run the Council; however God was able to see us through, despite all the challenges. Below is the financial details within the period under review.

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FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW

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INCOME

AMOUNT

EXPENDITURE

AMOUNT

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Balance B/F

486,315.88

2013 AGM

18,600.00

2 Subvention (Warri

Diocese)

500,000.00 Meeting & Conf. (Nat. / JEPC)

342,600.00

3 Empowerment Grant

(Warri Diocese)

500,000.00 Empowerment (Vocational)

500,000.00

4 Running Cost 396,100.00 Dues paid (National &

JEPC)

47,000.00




2014 SUMMARY REPRESENTED BY:INCOME 7,271,378.15 UBA 180,851.10EXPENDITURE 7,079.139.28 ECOBANK 6,091.35BALANCE (EXCESS INC. / EXP) 192,238.87 FBN 5,296.43

CLOSING BALANCE 192,238.87

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5 Leadership Retreat 146,410.00 Leadership Retreat 135,950.00

6 B/Study Outline Proceed

61,100.00 Purchases (B/Study/Newsletter)

77,800.00

7 Newsletter / Foams

Proceed

15,700.00 Synod 2014 32,500.00

8 2013 Debts Redeemed

& others 652,100.00 Departmental

Programmes 120,000.00

9 Diocesan B/S

Conference 2014 563,060.00 Diocesan B/S

Conference 2014 991,500.00

10 2013 Youth Wk Proceed paid

9,390.00 Welfare, Support & Gifts

193,500.00

11 Youth Wk (Bus Launching)

2,015,885.00 Youth Wk (Bus Launching)

272,200.00

12 Bus project

(levies/Contribution) 864,150.00 Bus Purchase 3,800.000.00

13 Loan Collected (for Bus)

440,000.00 Loan Refunded 440,000.00

14 Other Support (Individual etc)

600,000.00 Administrative (secretariat & Others)

78,800.00

15 Bank (Dividend & 21,167.27 Bank Charges 23,989.28

TOTAL 7,271,378.15 TOTAL 7,079,139.28

SUMMARY:

2013 2014

Income Expenditure Balance Income Expenditure Balance

4,134,999.27

3,645,983.39

486,315.98

7,271,378.15

7,079.139.28

192,238.87




6.0 OBSERVATION / RECOMMENDATIONi) We wish to specially acknowledge our amiable father, our lord Bishop the Rt. Revd.

Christian E. Ide for being a father indeed to the Youth and our lovely mother in Israel for being a mother indeed to the Youth within the period under review. We are really grateful to you as we hope other Archdeacons/Priests, Church workers and their wives will emulate you.

ii) Empowerment and encouragement of youth should be made regular as it will help to keep most of our youth intact.

iii) We wish to appeal to the Archdeacons/Vicars of the various Parishes to include in their budget, provisions for the support of empowerment of youths

7.0 AYF ELECTIONBy the special grace of God, and in line with the National Council of the Anglican Youth Fellowship, (NIG), this year new set of leadership will take over the affairs of the fellowship from the National to Units level. We appeal to all our daddies to support the new leadership that will soon come on board, the same way they have supported us.

8.0 CONCLUSIONWe wish to passionately express our sincere gratitude to our lord Bishop the Rt. Revd. Christian E. Ide and our beloved mother in Israel - Mrs. P.O Ide, for supporting our vision and helping us to succeed throughout our tenure. May God Almighty bless your episcopacy in Jesus name.

We also wish to thank our youth director Ven. M.O.P Olobia and our lovely and supporting Chaplain Ven. G.N. Obenamadu for his tireless effort towards the AYF of the Diocese. Our special thanks also goes to all our Archdeacons, Priests, Catechists, Church teacher, all Church workers, Leaders and past AYF leaders for all the support given to us that brought success in our leadership. May God see you through and lift you all higher in Jesus Name. Amen

Finally, it is our earnest prayers that God will cause His Divine visitation as we proceed in this year Synod in Jesus name. Amen

Yours in God's service.

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THE GIRLS' BRIGADE

SYNOD REPORT FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2014 – MARCH 2015 SUBMITTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE TENTH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI HOLDEN AT

ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, OKPARA WATERSIDE.

My lord Bishop,My lord Spiritual and Temporal, Diocesan Officials, House of Clergy and House of Laity,Ladies & Gentlemen.

1. IntroductionThe Girls' Brigade is an International & Inter – Denominational Christian Organization for young girls and women.

2. AimTo help Girls' to become followers of the Lord Jesus Christ and through reverence, self control and sense of responsibility to find true enrichment of life.

3. Fasting and Prayer ProgrammeThe Warri Diocesan Girls' Brigade activities started with fasting and prayer which was held at different Churches on the 10th of January, 2015.

4. Rededication ServiceRededication services for Officers, Girls' Patrons and Patronesses of the Girls' Brigade were held on the 5th of January, 2014 at different Churches.

5. State Council MeetingThe State meeting of the Girls' Brigade was held at St. John's Anglican Church, Okpara – Inland from 21st to 22nd February 2014. At the meeting, report of the National meeting at Asaba was given by the National President, Mrs. Chidi Ugeh.

6. National Girls Camp at AbiaThe National Girls camp took place at Methodist College Uzuakol, Bende L.G.A, Abia State, Nigeria. At the camp, the girls were taught the dignity of keeping their virginity: awareness on cancer, etc.

7. Easter Holiday CampWarri Diocesan Easter Holiday Camp was held at St. Philip's Anglican Church, Abraka from Wednesday 23rd to Sunday 27th April, 2014. The theme of the camp; “In His Steps” (1Peter 2:21) was handled by our Diocesan Chaplain, Rev. Canon Dr. R. Orido, Our Mother-in-Israel, Mrs. P.O.E Ide, Warri and Ethiope Districts Chaplains – Rev. Emmanuel Ikpesu and Rev. Godwin Biowa, etc. It was well attended. We thank God for delivering the children from death when the giant window of the church fell down as a

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result of heavy rain storm. To God be the glory, all the girls were before the altar praying when the window fell on the very spot some of them were occupying before leaving for the prayers. Thank God that no soul was lost.

8. International Day of PrayerThe Warri Diocesan Girls' Brigade observed her international day of prayer and fasting on June 10th 2014.

9. National Council Annual General MeetingThe national AGM took place at Queen Amina College, Kakuri, Kaduna state from 16th – 20th August, 2014.

The meeting was informed that the Girls' Brigade now have a uniform in which the “crest” would appear on the material. Samples wouldl be sent to states when ready. We where also informed that a piece of land had been acquired at Lugbe, Abuja for the Girls’ Brigade Nigeria.

10. State CampThe Delta State camp of Girls' Brigade was held at Hussey College Warri from 13th to 16th August 2014 with the theme “In His Step” (1Peter 2:21.). A total of one hundred and eighty four Girls’ (184), twenty three officers (23), the state executive officers and state youth executive officers were in attendance. We highly commend our Bishop, the Rt. Rev. C.E. Ide, JP for the great moral and financial support given before and during the camp, which led to great success recorded during the camp. We also appreciate our Patrons and Patronesses of the Warri Diocesan Girls' Brigade; our Diocesan Chaplain, Rev Canon Dr. R.O. Orido, Warri District Chaplain, Rev. Emmanuel Ikpesu, Ethiope District Chaplain Rev. Godwin Biowa, etc. We pray God to bless them abundantly in Jesus Name.

11. Night VigilThe Girls' Brigade held her night vigil on 28th July 2014 at St. John's Anglican Church, Ugboroke, Effurun. The theme was “When He Comes” (John 16:8). It was well attended by the Girls’ , Officers and Diocesan Chaplain.

12. Zonal CampThe Zonal camp of the Girls' Brigade took place at Church of Divine Love at Onitsha from 26th – 28th September, 2014. Two Girls' from Warri District and the Delta State Acting Commission were in attendance.

13. MarriageThree of our girls got married in the year under review. They include Edna Pukoro, Mary Odonghanro and Sandra Olise. The occasions were well attended by members of the Girls Brigade. The President of the Girls’ Brigade Nigeria, Mrs. C.H. Ugeh attended Mary's marriage. Gift were presented to them. We wish them a happy married life.

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14. Enrolment of New CompaniesChrist the King, Essi Layout Warri, was enrolled on 26th October, 2014 by our Diocesan Chaplain, Rev. Canon Dr. R.O. Orido.

Agape Gospel Mission, Effurun, was enrolled on 22nd March, 2015, by the District Chaplain, Rev. E. Ikpesu.

15. Prospective CompaniesThese are The Good Shepherd Anglican Church, DDPA, Warri, St. Mark's Church Okere, Warri and C & S Movement, Warri.

16. Investiture of Patrons & PatronessesThe investiture of Patrons/Patronesses of St. James Anglican Church, Ojabugbe took place on 7th December, 2014. The National President, Mrs. C.H. Ugeh, Delta State Acting Commissioner, Mrs. Grace Oguni, the Warri Diocesan Chaplain, etc; were on ground for the ceremony

17. The Girls; Brigade SundayThe Girls' Brigade Sunday for the year 2015 was observed on 8th March 2015 in all the active companies throughout the Diocese. The Captains, Girls, Officers, Adjutant - Miss Abigail Onoraro, Warri Commandant - Mrs. Grace Adjaye, Acting Commissioner - Mrs. Grace Oguni and Warri District Chaplain - Rev. Ikpesu, went to Salubi to visit the leprosy home. The inmates were given ½ bag of rice, 16 baskets of garri, 6½ baskets of beans, a roll of tissue paper, 5 litres of Groundnut oil, 5 litres of palm oil, 40 sachets of milo & 40 sachets of milk. In addition, the word of God was preached to them.

18. Zonal Meetings 2015Zonal meeting of the Girls was held from 20th – 21st March 2015 at Enugu Methodist Church, Awkunanaw, Enugu State. The states that made up the zone are Abia, Anambra, Delta & Enugu. We were well represented at that meeting.

19. Future PlansThe Warri Diocesan Girls' Brigade is planning to establish a scholarship scheme to enhance the educational standards of some of our indigent girls. We appreciate one of our Patron/Patroness, Sir & Lady Happy Agbeyi who had donated the sum of N100,000.00 for the take off of this scheme. Hopefully, God helping us, the scheme would take off in September 2015.

We appeal to other Patrons/Patronesses, individuals, co-operate bodies, Churches, Archdeaconries, the Diocese, etc. to key into this noble objective of raising up the girl child through qualitative educational support.

20. Death We lost one of our girls Miss Happy Donye on August 8, 2014 from the Cathedral of St. Andrew, Warri. She was a drummer. May her gentle rest in peace.

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21. Financial Report

22. Appreciation We appreciate our Grand Patron, the Rt. Rev. C.E. Ide, JP for his unflinching support for the work of the Girls' Brigade. We also appreciate our Mother-in-Israel who is always there for us anytime we beckon on her to feed us with the word of God. May God bless your episcopacy. Also we appreciate the Cathedral of St. Andrew, Warri and other Parishes for the sponsorship of her officers and Girls to the Diocesan, State and National programmes. We also use this medium to appreciate all our Patrons/Patronesses for their generous support for the organization; some of them include: Sir & Lady Mozi Agara; Sir & Dame Sunny Ziregbe; Sir & Lady Isaiah Kekeje; Sir & Dame C.O. Siakpere; Engr. & Mrs. Samuel Fadeyi; Engr. & Mrs. Happy Agbeyi (KSC); Sir Clark Gbenewei; Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Oyibo; Dr. Evelyn Omawumi Urhobo; Sir & Lady Emmanuel Abulu; Dame May Afatakpa; etc. May the good Lord meet them at the very point of their needs.

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Revd Canon Dr. Robinson O. OridoDiocesan Chaplain

Mrs. Grace OguniDelta State Acting Commissioner

2013 2014 Income 1,398,201.86 N 920,097.72 Expenditure

N N 1,231,267.97 N 736,944.50

Balance N 166,933.89 N 183,153.22




ANGLICAN CHILDREN MINISTRY (ACM)

SYNOD REPORT TO THE 3RD SESSION OF 11th THE SYNOD OF WARRI DIOCESE COVERING APRIL 2014 TO MARCH 2015 HOLDEN AT ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN

CHURCH, OKPARA WATER SIDE FROM MAY 2ND -6TH 2015

Our heartfelt gratitude go to God Almighty for His mercies and grace towards us in the year under review. May his name be hallowed. We felicitate with our lord Bishop on this glorious occasion PROGRAMME FOR 2014/2015 The 2014 programme ran with the theme. 'Faithfulness in service unto God'. Ezra. 7:10. After the approval of the programme of activity by the house, the programme was put into use for the year under review. While the theme for this year 2015 is tagged “FOLLOW ME AND I WILL MAKE YOU FISHERS OF MEN, Matthew 4:19

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MEETING 2014/2015 The one and only national executive meeting held in 2014 took place at Bishop's smith college IIorin, Kwara state on February 27, 2014.For this year 2015, the national executive meeting held took place on the 23/24 of February at the Akinola guest house, Ilorin, Kwara state .The chaplain and the assistance secretary attended.

PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE MEETING For the period under review, three provincial executive meeting were held. The first one took place at St. Peter's Anglican Church Asaba on the 14th, February 2014. The second one at All saints Anglican church P.T.I. ,Jeffia avenue. The third one took place at St. Peter's Anglican Church Igbudu on 18th April and thefourth one at St. Peter's Anglican Church, Morsoga, Sapele on 20th June, 2014 and the last one at St. Matthew's Anglican Cathedral, Benin city on 13th March,2015.

DIOCESAN GENERAL TEACHERS MEETING Two statutory diocesan meetings were held in 2014 and with several emergency meetings as the need arose. For this year 2015, we have also organized two diocesan meetings, the first on the 11th Jan., at St. James' Anglican church Ojagbugbe , and the second on the 8th March at St. Peter's Ang. Church,Igbudu.

A.C.M. TEACHERS TRAINING SCHOOLThe school is in progress. PRAYER MEETINGS For the period under review, four prayer congresses were organized as follow 16/02/2014 at St. Matthew Ugborikoko, 17/06/2014 at St. Matthew's Ogunu and 28/09/2014 at All Saints Abraka. A diocesan general al-night meeting took place at St. Peter's Ekpan on 7/11/2014, a diocesan general executive al-night was also organized on the 5/11/2014 at St. Peter's Anglican Church Igbudu and lastly 12/04/2015 at the Good Shepherd Ang. Igbudu, Warri.

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DIOCESAN A.C.M. TEACHERS RETREAT The Diocesan A.C.M teachers Retreat did hold as planned due to the enormous weight of programmes on us as a Diocese. Considering the labour and the financial involvement in organizing the ACM Maiden Provincial Teachers' Conference and the Teen's camp we decided to forgo the Teachers' retreat for this year, that is 2014.

A.C.M WEEK 2014: The A.C.M week for this year took place from on Monday 26th May to Sunday 1st June. It was celebrated with the theme “Faithfulness in service unto God”, virtually in all the archdeaconries. And it was crowned with a visit to Orphanage homes by units and archdeaconries respectively. This year's (2015) A.C.M week is scheduled to hold from 25-31st, May in all ACM units in the diocese

DIOCESAN QUIZ: The Diocesan A.C.M bible quiz took place at St. John Anglican Church Okpara Inland on Saturday 14th June, 2014 to select those who would represent us at the provincial quiz.

PROVINCIAL CONFERENCE The A.C.M Maiden provincial conference was organized in the diocese of warri from July 25-27th,, 2014 at the cathedral church of St. Andrew's, 22 Okere Road Warri.The theme for the conference was “Faithfulness in service unto God” Ezra 7:10 .Twelve Dioceses with the exception of sabongida Diocese were fully represented. We want to use this medium to appreciate our amiable father in christ, the ACM Bendel province co-ordinator, all the clergy men of the diocese, council of knights, and every other person and church for their generous donation for the presidential charge and of course the co-operation and massive turn out of ACM teachers during the course of the conference. During the conference, election was conducted and the following persons emerged as members of the executive. i. Evang. Wilson Oruremu – Asst. co-ord ii. Rev. Dr. Ike Duru – Secretary iii. Bro. Friday Okogie – Asst. Secretry iv. Rev. Canon J.C. Anosike – Religions Cov. Bro. Kesiena Adjarho – Prayer Co-ord vi. Bro. Moses Okeke – Asst. Prayer Co-ord vii. Mrs. Nwokedi Chinenye – Treasurer viii. Sis. Ngozi Achinolu – Financial Secretary ix. Bro. Smith Oyibokure – P.R.O Delta x. Sis. Marth Ezeh – P.R.O Edo xi. Bro. Joseph Utuedhe – Training Co-ord

PROVINCIAL QUIZ COMPETITION: This took place during the conference. The diocese of ughelli took the first position, Oleh Diocese second position and Asaba Diocese came out third.

Below were some of the topics discussed during the conference and those who handled them. - Exposition on the book of Ezra

Rev. Sam Ewhoforama

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- Anglicanism – Rev. O.S. OKpa - Power night – Rev. Onopite

Ven. Charles Obadawusi – Faithfulness in service unto God. He stood in for the Bishop of Ughelli Diocese.

HOST DIOCESE FOR 2015: AKOKO EDO by the month of July 24th-25th

DIOCESAN TEENAGERS CAMP 2014: This year's teen's camp came with great success; though challenging. We appreciate God for the courage he gave to us to organize it. The theme for the teen's camp was “thou will be done”, Mark 14:36.The camp meeting took place from on the 19-23rd August, 2014 at James Welch grammar school Emevor. A total number of 570 teachers/teens were registered and attended

Below were some of the topics treated during the camp meeting and those who handle them. Balm of 1 – Rev. T. Oburoh, “Moral Ethies” – Faith Evivie 'The negative influence of western culture on the teenager' – Mrs. O.N. Ugbobor, “Thy will be done” – Ven. Dr. B. Itebiyi, Maximizing your Potenral” – Rev. Innocent Ererhidjere, Balm of Glead 3 – Rev. Victor Ogeh, the pride of the youth – Dr. Yinka Akinferewa, the danger of examination malpractice Bro. Felix Agarivbie,

NATIONAL A.C.M TEACHERS CONFERENCE 2014 This year's teachers' conference took place from on 4th – 7th Sept, 2014 at St. Barnabas Cathedral church, Sabo – Oke , Ilorin, Kwara State with the theme “Faithfulness in service unto God. Ezra 7:10

A total number of 47 persons attended the conference from the diocese of Warri, that is, 25 sisters and 22 brothers. Bendel province came at second during the quiz competition. The conference was a splendid one. All gory be ascribe to the Lord. For this year's 2015, the National teacher's conference is scheduled to hold as from 3rd- 6th Sept., at Aba province instead of the earlier venue, that is, Ibadan province. The during the last year's (2014) national teachers conference, The RT. SUNDAY.T. ADEWOLE was announced as the new ACM National Co-coordinator.

CELEBRATION OF GOD'S GOODNESS We cannot appreciate God enough for His goodness towards us. It is excited to note that the Lord had blessed us with babies i.e. A.C.M babies. Firstly, the incumbent leader's wife, Mrs. Fadah gave birth to a baby girl, the ex-diocesan leader's wife, Mrs. Okoro has also given birth again to a baby boy our Sisters, Onos Fadah now Mrs. Onos Nwauzo- Okereke and Avwerosuo celebrated their marriages this year. We pray for more of these as we ente next year in Jesus name. Amen.

Teachers are also encouraged to get themselves equipped in every ramification for the task ahead of us come 2015.

APPRECIATION: Our profound gratitude goes to the lord Bishop, the Rt. Rev. C.E. Ide, for his fatherly counsel & support. The chaplain Rev. S.U.D. Ugbobor, A.C.M Diocesan chaplain,

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A.C.M teachers and the various priests contributing in one way or the other to the growth of A.C.M Diocese of warri. May God do for you all that which you cannot do for yourselves. Amen.

CONCLUSION: We cannot thank God enough for his mercies bestowed on us all in this year. It Is our singular prayer that more of His mercies we will experience as a diocese and as an arm in the diocese. We congratulate the lord Bishop on the 3rd session of the 11th synod and wish the entire synod a successful deliberations.

INCOME EXPENDITUREACM Collection -------- #217,585.00 Bendel provincial Teachers' Conf.- #140,000Refund from Nat.------- -#23,500.00 National Teachers' Conf. - #46,500.00Teachers' Conference National meeting at Ilorin - #24,000.00Refund from National meeting-#5,500.00 Teen's Camp - #100,000 at Ilorin------------------ #310,500.00 ------------------ Total: #246,585.00 ------------------

Summary: # 246,585.00 _ # 310,500.00 ------------------------- #-63,915.00 -------------------------

A.C.M!!! Catch them young for Christ! Sign:

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IBOH FESTUS A.C.M. Diocesan Secretary




ANGLICAN STUDENTS' FELLOWSHIP

ANGLICAN STUDENT FELLOWSHIP (ASF) COLLEGE OF EDUCATION WARRI.SYNOD REPORT FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2014 – MARCH 2015 SUBMITTED TO

THE THIRD SESSION OF THE TENTH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI HOLDEN AT ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, OKPARA WATERSIDE.

My lord BishopDiocesan OfficialsThe House of Clergy and LaityDistinguished Synod DelegatesLadies and Gentlemen.

INTRODUCTIONWe return all thanks to God for the gift of another year. The Anglican Students Fellowship of Warri Diocese as usual is doing great in all ramifications. This of course is not without the support of the diocesan youth director and our dear bishop and his amiable wife. We pray for God's continuous grace upon their lives in Jesus name amen.

REPORT FROM ASF BRANCHES IN WARRI DIOCESE

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY ABRAKAASF in Delta State University Abraka has a numerical strength of about 300 persons. We are grateful to the Lord for His good work in this branch. As usual during the year under review, the fellowship engaged in various activities with positive impact on the spiritual, moral and academic lives of the members. Some of these activities include Expositions, Exhortations, Bible Studies, Health talks; Relationship Talks, Prophetic uproar, Moment of Refreshing, Vigils, and fasting/prayer services, and lots more

ACHIEVEMENTS:During the period under review the fellowship recorded numerous achievements, they include the following:1. Increase in numerical strength2. Purchase of drum set4. Establishment of ASF business center

CHALLENGES: 1. Chairs2. Projector3. Fellowship accommodation4. Repair of fellowship bus5. Acquisition of land for ASF hostel and secretariat

ANGLICAN STUDENT FELLOWSHIP (ASF) COLLEGE OF EDUCATION WARRIThis is another branch that is doing very well in the Diocese. The Anglican Student Fellowship in College Of Education in Warri Diocese is developing at an encouraging rate.

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During the year under review, a number of programs were organized by the fellowship that served as a boost for the spiritual and academic life of the students.

They include:* Evangelism* Revivals* Night vigils* Symposiums and* Seminars

The challenge that this branch is facing is the procurement of an effective musical instrument and a permanent place of meeting for fellowship activities.

ANGLICAN STUDENT FELLOWSHIP ASF PTI BRANCHWe give thanks to the Lord for the great work He is doing in this branch of ASF in the Diocese. The academic year began with an annual exercise tagged “CATCH THEM YOUNG” targeted at new Students. An encouraging number of students were won into the fellowship. They also carried out the following programs:* Film show- A one day film show was held on campus. The film was a message by bro

Gible Akanni. At the end of the message, 2 people gave their life to Christ.* Hostel evangelism/visitation- The fellowship was able to carry out room to room

visitation on campus.* Carol Nite* Revival

CHALLENGES:(1) Purchase of new musical instrument(2) Fund for evangelism

ASF FUPRE BRANCHWe give thanks to the Lord for the great work He is doing in this branch of ASF in the Diocese. It is a new branch to is doing well. The students of this branch in the year under review engaged in both hostel and two by two evangelism which has helped to boost the membership of the fellowship. The major challenge of this branch as reported last year is musical instrument and financial assistance to consolidate as a new fellowship. GENERAL REPORT

YOUTH MANIFEST: We are grateful to God for the success of 2014 Youth Manifest held at the cathedral of St Andrew Warri. It was indeed another time of refreshing in the Lord's presence. The Divine Encounter Youth Forum of the cathedral made this year's activities unique. We thank all those who contributed in various ways to make it a success. We are particularly grateful to the Guest Preacher Ven. M.O. Onoraro, Cathedral Vicar and his lovely wife Ven. & Mrs. P.O.G Whiskel, our most efficient Youth Director Ven. M.O.P. Olobia and members of the cathedral of St Andrew Warri for all their contributions.

APPRECIATION: We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to our father the Lord Bishop, Mother in Israel and the Diocese of Warri for their support to ASF. Our thanks also go to the

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alumni of the various institutions and all who have contributed in different ways towards the growth of ASF in Warri Diocese. May the good Lord richly reward you all in Jesus name. Amen.

CONCLUSION: We are grateful to the good Lord for the grace He has graciously bestowed on us to serve in His vineyard. We solicit your prayer to be more effective in carrying out our duties.

REVD CANON DR. ENDURANCE .A. OTOBRISEASF Chaplain (Warri Diocese)

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ANGLICAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL, OKPARA WATERSIDE.

SYNOD REPORT FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2014 – MARCH 2015 SUBMITTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE TENTH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI HOLDEN AT

ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, OKPARA WATERSIDE.

My Lord Bishop, Hon Chancellor,Diocesan Officials,House of Clergy and Lay,Distinguished Guests,Ladies and Gentlemen.

INTRODUCTION: Blessed be God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places (Eph 1:3). Synod is here again, Halleluiah! May God grant us a peaceful and successful synod deliberations in the mighty name of Jesus, amen.

APPRECIATION: We want to thank in a very special way, the Bishop of Warri Diocese, the Rt Revd Christian Ezezi Ide Jp., the president of Synod, Synod in session and the good people of Warri Diocese for the decision reached at the last synod session, resolving that a development offering be received annually throughout churches in Warri Diocese in respect of our Colleges' development. May God bless you all in Jesus name, amen. We do hope you would receive the offerings of 2015 at the appropriate time and forward same to the appropriate Account, God bless you.

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Which include:i. Teaching and learningii. Lesson classes/prepiii. Periodic evaluation testsiv. Terminal examinations etc were effectively carried out during the period under review.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: The school held her 37th Annual Inter-house Sports competition on Friday 13th February, 2015. The houses that featured and position obtained were:

Prof. A. M. Diakparomre was Chairman this year. The event was successful. The Bishop and his wife were personally in attendance. The sports brought in an income of (N102,990.00) after expenses.

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S/N HOUSES EVENTS MATCH PAST i. Bishop’s House (Blue) 2nd 1st ii. Okpara’s House 1st 2nd

iii. Arawore’s House 3rd 3rd

iv. School’s House 4th 4th

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WORSHIP LIFE IN THE SCHOOL: All spirituality activities such as Sunday worship, all-night programmes, Bible Study Class, Fasting and Prayer etc, etc, were properly observed during the period under review. We worship in St. Matthews' church every first Sunday of the month. in line with the Board's decision. We have applied to His Lordship to open a Chapel for us in the school. The Lord Bishop has already given us his approval. The formal inauguration would come up at the appropriate time.

2016 INTER-HOUSE SPORT ARRANGEMENT: Athletes shall compete in the 38th edition under the following umbrellas:1. The Bishop Ide's House2. The Warri Diocesan Clergy's House3. The Warri Diocesan Women's House4. The Diakparomre Family's House5. The School House

STATISTICS FROM THE SCHOOL

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2013/2014

2014/2015

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

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JSS 1 JSS 2 JSS 3 SS 1 SS 2 SS3

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Boarders

Day students

Teaching staff

Non -teaching staff

Youth corpers

42 44 23 20 19 10

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100

58

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16

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32 38 36 27 12 13

158

98

60

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SCHOOL'S MAJOR DONORS IN THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW

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Names

Items

Amount

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Dame Chief Mrs. R.R. Oghene

One Golden Trophy Inter -house Sport cup.

1 Double Deck student bed Paid for hired labour in School Provide sa nitary materials for boarders.

N15,000 N25,000

2. Barr. Mrs. Tega Omonemu

Provided the school with a mower to cut grasses




ACHIEVEMENTS:i. The Hostel “B” Block which was a dream at last Synod is now properly roofed.ii. The School had acquired a mower at the cost of N80,000 to clear the grasses in the

premises. With the additional one donated, we now have two for the school use.iii. N500,000.00 had been advanced toward moulding of blocks to continue with the

perimeter fencing project in the month of February, 2015.iv. One additional trophy of a golden cup for the school Inter-House Sport competition by

Dame Chief R. R. Oghene.

REPORT ON EXTERNAL EXAMINATION WRITTEN IN 2014As reported at Synod 2014, 9 students wrote the WASSCE May/June 2014.The ResultØ 1 student passed in 9 subjectsØ 1 student passed in 8 subjects Ø 3 students passed in 7 subjectsØ 4 students passed in 6 subjects

At the 2014 Basic Education Certificate Examination, the school enrolled 20 candidates. The result released was poor because all the candidates failed English and Mathematics and were required to resit the two subjects. The cause of the students' mass failure was however discovered later to be printer's devil on the used answer script amongs other factors which were not mainly the student's fault. However the resit has come and gone, and only two persons have deficiency in either English or Maths. The other seventh (17) passed meritoriously.

EXTERNAL EXAMINATION ENROLMENT (2015)i. WASSCE May/June 2015 = 6 candidatesii. BECE 2015 = 41 candidatesiii. NECO 2015 = 4 candidates

SCHOOL NEEDThe school has so many pressing needs among which are:

Estimated at1. Completion of the Hostel Block “B” N4,000,0002. Completion of the perimeter fencing project N7,500,000

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3. The Rt. Revd C. E. Ide Jp and Mother in Israel Mrs. P. O. E. Ide

All the Bishop Ide House Inter -House Sport’s wear for 2016

4. Old Boys Association

Roofing of a 3 -classroom block (work in progress)

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P.T.A

Fireman 5990 ECV Generator

N98,000

All passed Maths and English




3. Rehabilitation of the building for school chapel N2,500,0004. 100 ceiling fans for Hostels, dining hall and other places N500,0005. Double Deck Beds (100 pieces) N1,500,006. Rehabilitation and equipment of Physics lab N300,0007. Rehabilitation and equipment of Chemistry lab N4,000,0008. Rehabilitation and equipment of Biology lab N3,000,0009. Teachers quarters N9,800,00010. Principals quarter N5,000,000TO TAL N40,800,000

TRANSFER: The Revd Samuel E. Okifo is now the Principal of the Anglican Grammar School, Okpara Waterside. He had since taken over from Sir E. U. Oyobere on 1st July, 2014. This is based on the decision by the Delta State Anglican Mission School that Priests should be Principal of our schools.

FINANCIAL REPORT: AUDITED ACCOUNT FOR THE SESSIONS

CONCLUSION: We thank God Almighty for His enabling grace upon us to serve in this capacity. Again and again, we thank our Bishop and Mama Warri, also to our Educational Adviser, Dame Chief Mrs. R. R. Oghene, the School Management Board Chairman, Ven V. A. Onosomuode Jp, members of the P.T.A and Old Boys Association for all your contributions. May God bless you in Jesus name, Amen.

The Revd S. E. OkifoPrincipal

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B/F INCOME EXPENSES CLOSING BALANCE

2013/2014 N N N N 2,998,625 22,278,800 24,819,213 458,212

N 2012/2013 N 10,304,108 21,122,150 28,427,633 2,998,625




SYNOD 2015 BIBLE STUDY

THEME: “The Marks of Jesus: The Christian's Inner Qualities and Characteristics”STUDY 1: The Christians Inner Qualities and Characters 1.AIMS: To identify the following qualities and characteristics as evidences of Christ's

dwelling and ownership of our lives- The forgiveness of Injuries of Offences;- Authentic Servant hood; and - Inner Strength & Peace.

TEXT: Mark 7:20-23; Galatians 6:14-18; Matthew 20:35-45; Colossians 3:12-17

INTRODUCTION The Brand marks/symbols, or seal/stamp of ownership are common means of identification of products world-wide. Believers in Christ are called Christians, which gives the idea that such persons are like “little Christ's”. Jesus both practiced and taught the great act of forgiveness of all injuries and offences; He demonstrated and emphasized to His disciples true servant – leadership quality; and in all, there was always present the inner poise, strength and peace. It will be good for us, who claim and except the name 'Christian' first given to believers in Antioch (Acts 11:26) to imbibe these vital brand marks of Jesus in our lives.

STUDY GUIDE/DISCUSSION1. Identify and briefly discuss the occasion and extent of forgiveness shown by the Lord

Jesus in the following passages. Luke 23:34; John 8:11 and Luke 22:31-34.2. From the passages below, how does Christ's example of forgiveness apply to us?

Matthew 18:21-22; Luke 22:32-36; Ephesians 4:31-32; 1Peter 3:8-9.3. What is Christ's teaching and practice on leadership and servant hood? Mark 10:41-45;

John 13:2-5, 12-17; and Philippians 2:5-8.4. How did Jesus live? Luke 4:14; Luke 2:49, 4:28-32; Matthew 27:11-14.5. How should our thought, words and action be directed in life? 2 Corinth. 4:1-2, 7-10,16-

18; Acts 6:10. 6. What is God's promise and assurance to us in lives situations?

CONCLUSIONOur individual identity as disciples, servants and children of God through our Lord Jesus Christ have to show fully in our lives as obvious brand marks. It should be such that at any time we can be declared by both friends and foes who can see beyond all reasonable doubt that we bear the mark of Christ. From our forgiving spirit, servant hood as well as inner strength, Christ's beauty should be seen in us. Begin to develop these qualities and characteristics now and continue in it all your life long.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Let the beauty of Jesus be seen in me:

MEMORY VERSE: Galatians 6:17“Quite frankly, I don't want to be bothered anymore by these disputes. I have far more important things to do – the serious living of this faith. I bear in any body scars from my service to Jesus.” (The Message) Galatians 6:17.

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STUDY 2: The Christian's Inner Qualities and Characteristics 2AIMS: To explore more areas of our branding in Christ:- The Ability to look for the Good in even Difficult Circumstances;- Focused Determination and - Managing time.TEXT: Galatians 4:1-5, 12-14; John 6:35-40; 11:1-10

INTRODUCTION:Again, we want to examine three more great qualities and teachings of Christ which the Lord has set before us as vital branding in the Christian life. Jesus saw beyond the gloomy condition of the demons possessed man to bring to pass his state after deliverance. Also, Jesus always had a focus and was determined to achieve that goal. Further more, Jesus kept to the right time for every duty without allowing any external threats or conditions to influence or stop the needed action.

STUDY GUIDE/DISUCSSION1. Identify the difficulties and how Jesus responded to them in these passages: Matthew

14:13-16; Luke 20:20-26; john 8:1-11.2. What should our altitude and actions be based on in times of difficulties? Roman 8:28;

Philippians 1:12-14; 1 John 1:1-5; John 11:23-26.3. What was the single-minded and focused determination of Jesus in His earthly

ministry? Luke 2:49; John 4:31 – 34, 6:35-40.4. What should we expect from being double minded? James 1:5-8; Mark 10:17-25. What

should you do to be single-minded and focused?5. How did Jesus manage His time? John 7:3-10; 11:7-10. What would you have done on

these occasions?6. What should you and I do concerning our time-management? 1 Corinthians 9:24-26;

Philippians 2:13.

CONCLUSIONEvery difficult situation and obstacle can become great stepping stone and opportunity for climbing higher, if only we took for the good therein. The will of the Father is always the best for us. Seeking only His will and single-minded focused determination on it makes us more Christ-like. Be in charge of your time under God. Ask the Lord for His enablement to be a good steward of your time as Jesus was.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT:Our Lord Jesus Christ had enough time to complete the will of the Father for His life when here on planet earth; so too do you and I. May we so live by His grace and power.

MEMORY VERSE: John 11:38“For I have come down from heave not to do My will but to do the will of Him who sent Me”, John 11:38.

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STUDY 3: The Christian's Inner Qualities and Characteristics 3AIMS: To imbibe more virtues and characteristics of Christ as our Brand marks in the

areas of:- No Self Pity- Prayerful Dependence upon God and- Abundant Overflowing Joy

TEXT: Luke 23:26-43; Philippians 4:4-7;

INTRODUCTION:Above Brand Marks of Jesus Christ in the life of a believer have far reaching consequences both in the individual involved and his/her surrounding. Their positive presence attracts unbelievers to the Lord Jesus while their negative presence can be very serious repellant to the unsaved from accepting salvation. Even in the worst of circumstances, Jesus Christ did not show any sign of self pity. If Jesus, being divine still devoted Himself to constant and persistent prayer to God, depending so much in prayer to God, we who are only humans need even more demonstration of our prayerful dependence on our LORD God. Finally, our Christian race should not be run in gloom but in abundant overflowing joy.

STUDY GUIDE/DISUCSSION1. What is self pity? What factors convince you that Jesus did not show self pity in Luke

23:26-43? How did Elijah show self pity and to what extent? 1 Kings 19:1-18.2. How can we avoid self pity in our lives? Romans 15:1-2.3. To what degree or extent did Jesus have to pray? Luke 6:12-13, Mark 1:35-37.4. How should Christians pray? Acts 12:5; Philippians 4:6-7.5. Describe the joy expressed by Jesus in Luke 10:21 and John 15:11.6. What is God's will for us? 1 Thess. 5:16-19.

CONCLUSIONOur commitment and branding in Christ should be God directed, not self directed. With that we can avoid all forms of self pity, but be God dependent in prayer and have the abundant overflowing joy of the Lord in us. Remember that even with best anointed Brand Marks or Owner's Stamp of Christ Jesus on us, the enemy, the devil and his agents will try us with evil kicks back. We should not be moved negatively by them, rather move forward in faith towards full victory.

MEMORY VERSE: John 15:11“I have told you these things, that My joy and delight may be in you, and that your joy and gladness may be of full measure and complete and overflowing”. (Amplified) John 15:11

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LIST OF DELEGATES TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.

NAMES OF DELEGATES TO THE 3RD SESSION OF THE 11TH SYNOD OF WARRI DIOCESE AT ST. MATTHEW'S

ANGLICAN CHURCH, OKPARA WATER SIDE FROM SATURDAY 2ND TO WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY 2015.

DIOCESAN OFFICIALS

S/N NAME POSITION

1 THE RT. REVD. C.E. IDE, JP BISHOP

2 MRS. P.O.E IDE PRESIDENT M.U./W.G.

3 HON. JUSTICE Z.A. SMITH CHANCELLOR

4 HON. JUSTICE JOSHUA E. IKEDE DEPUTY CHANCELLOR

5 SIR MONDAY U. ATAINE REGISTRAR

6 EDWARD OFOROMEH (ESQ) DEPUTY REGISTRAR

7 EDORE LAWSON UMUZE (BARR. AT

LAW)

LEGAL ADVISER

8 REVD CANON DR. R. O. ORIDO SYNOD CLERICAL SECRETARY

9 SIR BEN ORUERIO (KSC) SYNOD LAY SECRETARY

10 MRS. C.E. MAMINOR TREASURER

11 SIR SUNNY EGHO FINANCIAL ADVISER

12 DR. THEOPHILUS OKPIDI INVESTMENT ADVISER

13 VEN. P.O.G. WHISKEL DIRECTOR OF MISSIONS

14 VEN E.O. AGBAWE, JP P. R.O (CLERICAL)

15 SIR AUSTIN GBINIJE P. R.O (LAY)

16 DR. R.M. NWAFOR MEDICAL ADVISER

17 DR. E.E. OSEMWINYEN MEDICAL ADVISER II

18 VEN. M.O.P. OLOBIA DIRECTOR, YOUTH AFFAIRS

19 VEN. PARADISE ONORIOSE DIOCESAN DESK OFFICER ON JUSTICE AND EQUITY

20 VEN. O.I. OPHIKALE DIRECTOR OF ECUMENISM

21 ENGR. PATRICK OSISIOMA DIOCESAN ENGINEER

22 ARCH. E.A. ABULU (KSC) DIOCESAN ARCHITECT

23 DAME ROSE .R. OGHENE EDUCATION ADVISER

24 SIR EMOKINIOVO A. UMUNADI DIOCESAN ESTATE VALUER

25 MR. EJAYETA JEROH DIRECTOR OF CIVIC AND POLITICAL AFFAIRS

26 EVANG. PRINCE AMACHREE DIOCESAN MUSIC DIRECTOR

27. REV. CANON W.A.E. EGERE DIRECTOR, HIV/AIDS

28. REV. D.N. JIRORO DIRECTOR OF SOCIALS

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A.Y.F. REPRESENTATIVES

29. Mr. Matthew Maduwe - St. Peter's Church, Igbudu

30. Mr. Felix Agarivbie - Christ Ang. Church, Effurun

EFAC REPRESENTATIVE

31. Mr. Chinwe .j. Precious - Church of Transfiguration, Effurun

32. Mr. Joshua Dunkwu - St. Andrew's Cathedral, Warri

A.A.P.S. REPRESENTATIVES

33. Evang. S.A. Omoruku (ksc) - St. Stephen's Church, Off Jakpa Rd, Effurun

34. Evang. (mrs.) S.E. Diakparomre - All Saints Chapel, Delsu, Abraka

FATHERS' UNION REPRESENTATIVES

35. Sir Austin Uwede - Our Saviour's Okurode-urhobo, Warri

36. Engr. Michael Gbagbeke - Chapel of the Resurrection, Ddpa, Effurun

COUNCIL OF KNIGHTS REPRESENTATIVES

37. Sir Duro Afatakpa - Cathedral Of St. Andrew, Warri

* Sir Austin Gbinije - Cathedral Of St. Andrew, Warri

CATHEDRAL OF ST. ANDREW, WARRI

* Ven. P.O.G. Whiskel

38. Ven. A.O.C. Esibe

39. Revd Canon Dr. E.A. Otobrise (Jp)

40. Revd. Terry Olokor (jp)

41. Revd Joseph G.O. Imudje

42. Revd Joseph Arawore

43. Revd Sunday .O. Agah

44. Mrs. Vera Whiskel

45. Mr. J.A. Adewoyin (jp)

46. Mr. Joshua Okah

47. Engr. S.k. Popoola

48. Mrs. L.A. Ikomi

49. Mr. Friday Awhaitefe

50. Dame Esther Eguegu

51. Mr. Solomon Dunkwu

52. Evang. R.A.O. Umukoro

53. Mr. Michael Binitie

54. Mr. S.o. Adaramola

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ABRAKA ARCHDEACONRY AGBON ARCHDEACONRY

St. Philip's Church, Abraka St. Matthew's Church, Okpara Water Side.55. Ven. Dr. R.m.u. Obegor 76. Ven. Victor A. Onosemuode, Jp56. Ven. Biodun Oladosu 77. Revd Gabriel Bobori57. Revd Abiodun P. Igbiaye 78. Mrs. Ruth Onosemuode58. Mrs. Theresa Obegor 79. Evang. Isaac O. Onakposegha

59. Dr. Power E. Onojefe St. James' Church, Ovu, Inland60. Dr. Ann Onoyase (ksm) 80. Revd. Amos Imini61. Mr. Moses Otaide 81. Mrs. Mary Rume

St. Barnabas' Church, Urhuoka St. John's Church, Okpara Inland 62. Revd Peter Odie 82. Revd Canon B.E. Akpoguma63. Mr. Emmanuel E. Obojirhaye 83. Mr. Andrew A. Odiete

St. James' Church, Oria-abraka St. James Church, Igun64. Revd. Godwin Biowa 84. Revd Joshua Avroro65. Mr. Stephen Orine 85. Engr. G.o. Onosaigbowho

St. John's Church Erho, Abraka St. James Church, Olude66. Revd Dennis .O. Odhugo 86. Revd Canon S.t. Jehian (jp)

87. Evang Lawrence IkpeniTransfiguration Church, Abraka67. Mr. Joseph Isiorho St. Paul's Church, Ekpan – Ovu

88. Revd I.W. Iyeta, (jp)St. Peter's Church, Urhuovie68. Mr. Okpro Moses St. Peter's Church, Okurunoh

89. Mr. Agare O. JohnAnnuciation Church, Ubru-arhagba, Oria69. Mr. Eghwrudje J. Ogheneovo St. James Church Agbonrhoro

90. Mr. Onoriode K. AtaikuSt. John's Church, Police Station Road 70. Mr. Lucky Oteme St. James Olukobare

91. Mr. William EkpobogorSt. Andrew's Church, Ugono71. Mr. Wilson Iweh St. Andrew's Church, Otumara

92. Mr. James Oderhohwo EgbeChrist The King Church, Abraka72. Mr. Emonido I. Edafe St. Paul's Church, Ovwere

93. Mr. Thomas Okoyoyo St. Matthias Church, Otorho73. Mr. A.k.o. Itoje Ovwigho St. Luke's Church, Okuidjere

94 Evang. Emmanuel IgbenSt. Paul's Church, Umeghe74. Mr. Felix Itedjere St. Bartholomew Church, Urhodo

95. Mr. Roland E. OjabunorSt. John's The Baptist Church, Umughe75. Mr. Meshack Adaighofua

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Triumphant Churcn, Okorogba St. Peter's Church, Orhoakpor96. Mr. Christian N. German 117. Revd. Robinson Ariendje

118. Mr. Moses OsikorobiaSt. Paul's Church, Otorho-Ovu 97. Mr. Moses Efere St. John's Church, Otorho-Agbon

119. Revd Christopher.o.e. Ofunaba Annunciation Anglican Church, Asoro 120. Mr. Emojero Thomas 98. Evang Emmanuel Isiorho

The Resurrection Church, OkoidjereSt. Matthias Church, Imudje 121. Mr. Obruche Enajirhevwe99. Mr. Andrew A.o. Ovwigho

Christ Church, OnomaneAGBON-EAST ARCHDEACONRY 122. Mr. Lucky Ayuni

St. Matthias Church, Eku St. Cyprian Church, Erho-ike100. Ven. J.O. Okekporo, Jp 123. Mr. Goodluck Otueroro 101. Revd John Oke 102. Mrs. Agnes E. Okekporo St. Andrew's Church, Samagidi103. Sir V.o. Aghwadoma Mr. Ekujuvwewo Ejiroghene 104. Evang. Edward E. Unuajefe105. Evang. Okemezi David St. Bartholomew Church, Kokori106. Mrs. Mrakpor E. Favour 124. Mr. Robert Okpadiowho

St. Stephen's Church, Orhono - Eku EFFURUN ARCHDEACONRY 107. Revd Aaron A. Ovoro108. Chief Idoghor O. John Christ Church, Effurun

* Ven. P.o. OnorioseSt. Barnabas Church, Eku 125. Revd Augustine Anu109. Mr. Idolor K. Jesudo 126. Revd Blessing Omonuwa

127. Mrs. Ufuoma OnorioseSt. Peter's Church, Okoronohawokpor 128. Evang. Monday O. Erhirhi110. Mr. Ogedegbe A. John 129. Mr. Duke Anthony (barr. At Law)

* Mr. Felix AgarivbieSt. Paul's Anglican Church, Okorunoho 130. Mr. A. Okonofua111. Mr. Goddey Emuekor 131. Mrs. Obaseki E.

132. Evang. Benson OrobokereSt. James' Church, Market Area, Eku112. Mr. Efemini E. Benson St. Matthew's Church, Ugbomro

133. Revd Canon L.C. AgimSt. Mark's Church, Obagie 134. Mrs. Amuna Beatrice113. Mr. Dickson O. Emmanuel

Church Of Transfiguration, EffurunAGBON SOUTH ARCHDEACONRY 135. Revd Canon C.c. Amadi

136. Sir Ufodike EdwinSt. Luke's Church, Kokori 137. Mr. Enyeribe Mark114. Revd Canon L.E.O. Odechemu 138. Engr. Nelson Iloakasia 115. Revd Amos Ekpere116. Mr. Joseph Isodje

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Unity Church, Effurun St. Mark's Church, Okoribi 139. Revd C. Otti 163. Revd Lucky Asiuwhu140. Sir Jockey Oghehekaro Emmanuel 164. Mr. J.o. Osekavwebor

Church Of Ascension, Ebrumede St. James Church, Off Uti Street141. Revd. Emmanuel O.a. Ikpesu 165. Revd Canon Theophilus O. Ugbede142. Mr. Lawrence Akpojovwo

EFFURUN WEST ARCHDEACONRYSt. Luke's Ugbolokposo 143. Mr. Don-Pedro T.A.C Stephen's Church, Jakpa

* Ven. m.o.p. OlobiaSt. Michael's Church MamiIi 166. Revd Bright O. Erifeta144. Mr. Godbless Ukomutotoho 167. Revd Ariyo. M. Urhuogo 168. Revd. Victor O. OgehSt. Paul's Church Ohorhe 1 169. Mrs. Rita Olobia145. Mr. Daniel Agonokigho 170. Mr. Joshua Amraketa

171. Lady Grace OyobereAnnunciation Church OhorheIi * Evang. S.a. Omoruku (ksc)146. Mr. Okeghene C. Igue 172. Hon. Peter Mebamije

St. James' Church, Oku-atata Church of the Epiphany147. Mr. Michael Akakasi 173. Mr. Gospel O. Ajenakevwe

EFFURUN - EAST ARCHDEACONRY St. John's Church, Oku-isoko, Effurun 174. Mr. Donatus I. Ikejiani

All Saints Church, P.T.I148. Ven M.o. Onoraro Christ Anglican Church, 7up149. Revd. Gabriel O. Uwhubetine 175. Mr. Joseph Ekama150. Sir Solomon E. Ogidi151. Mr. Adeniyi O. Idowu EKPAN ARCHDEACONRY152. Mrs. Adaighofua Obue153. Mrs. Bridget Okrija St. Peter's Church, Ekpan154. Mr. Brown Umukoro (barr. At Law) 176. Ven. Dr. J.O. Ishokare

177. Revd. Lucky IkonoMessiah Church, Effurun 178. Mrs. Q.G. Ishokare155. Revd. F.a. Akede 179. Mr. Prosper Eboh 156. Evang. Moses Akpoghineta 180. Pa Nelson Urherebrume157. Evang. Ben Egba 181. Mr. Osadolor Okunbor

182. Mrs. Iyabor ShakedeEmmanuel Church, Effurun 183. Dame Patience Osawota158. Revd Canon M.a.o. Imonisan159. Sir Johnson Ejowoh St. Andrew's Church, New Lay Out Ekpan160. Sir Godspower Igbakpor 184. Revd Canon W.A.E. Egere161. Mrs. H. Okpro 185. Mr. Solomon Okhoror

Holy Trinity Church, Ekpan Transfiguration Church, Commisioner 162. Revd Victor A. Ogedengbe Road, Ekpan163. Mr. Samuel O. Akinmejiwa 186. Mr. Okiki A. Kissinger

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UGBORIKOKO ARCHDEACONRY All Souls Church, Warri215. Mr. Young Iyomih

St. Matthias Church, Ugborikoko187. Ven. S.A.B. Ikpesa St. Peter's Church, Obodo188. Revd Dennis Enamuotor 216. Mr. Okite Abel189. Mrs. Happiness Ikpesa190. Evang. F.a. Akpovero Our Saviour's Church, Ukpokiti191. Mr. Joseph E. Okoribe 217. Mr. Elijah Omoko192. Dame V.o. Idolo

St. Paul's Church, OmadinoSt. John's Church, Ugboroke 218. Mr. Kelvin U. Ogoha * Revd Canon Dr. R.o. Orido193. Lt. Col. J.a. Alidi (rtd) St. Philip's Church, Orere-oluba

219. Mrs. Aghegho Omoterijesu Holy Trinity Church, Water Resources 194. Revd Solomon O. Igharoro St. Matthew's Church Oteghele 195. Mr. Isaac Oyivwe 220. Mr. John O. Afonughe

Trimphant Church, Ovonomo St. John's Church, Ode-itsekiri196. Revd Shadrach U. Ugbobor 221. Mr. Maxwell Egbejule197. Mrs. Sophia Okhiehe

WARRI-EAST ARCHDEACONRYSt. James' Church, Odibo198. Evang. Johnson Ugorume Good Shepherd Church, Igbudu, Warri.

* Ven. E.O. Agbawe, JpSt. Mark's Anglican Church, Ugboroke 222. Revd. Dennis .o. Nnamani199. Sir Ufuoma Oberabor 223. Revd Daniel U. Ode

224. Evang. (mMrs.) H. AgbaweWARRI ARCHDEACONRY 225. Sir Emmanuel Akarogbe

226. Sir Ezekiel E. ErisimeSt. Peter's Church, Igbudu-Warri 227. Evang. Abel M. Usie200. Ven. I.A.O. Itomu 228. Mrs. Mercy Ikoke-digbori201. Revd Canon O.S. Ojukoko 2 2 9 . Evang. Abel O. Ovorakpor

202. Revd Bernard Omoko203. Revd Jeremiah O. Umukoro Church Of The Redeemer, Warri.204. Revd Hagood A. Akwara 230. Revd Canon B.o.m. Iyomih205. Mrs. Ogheneogaga Itomu 231. Revd Lucky .u.p. Obibi206. Mr. Daniel A. Obofukoro 232. Evang. John O. Idodo207. Mr. Emmanuel Unuavwodo 234. Mr. Ovie Ighoroje209. Lady Clara A. Okoh 235. Mrs. Helen Abugo210. Mr. Efe S. Omokaili 236. Mrs. Bessie E. Idodo211. Mr. Friday Ojanomare 237. Evang. Moses O. Akarah

The Church of Transfiguration, Iyara The Church Of Resurrection, 212. Revd. Benson Ejedegba Ekurede Itsekiri213. Mr. Endurance Obatere 238. Mr. Edewor E. Joshua214. Mr. Innocent Udu

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New Convenant Anglican Church, Okiti Christ The King Church, Egbokodo239. Evang. G. Odi 265. Revd Friday Ererene

WARRI-SOUTH ARCHDEACONRY St. Philip's Church, Ubeji266. Mr. Christopher Agbiade

St. Matthew's Church, Ogunu240. Ven. J.O. Luya (jp) Anglican Church, Edjeba241. Revd Michael U. Oghwo 267. Mr. Kennedy E. Ogedegbe242. Mrs. V.O. Luya243. Evang. Joseph A. Nana. WARRI-WEST ARCHDEACONRY 244. Mrs. Julie Mariere

St. James' Church, Ojabugbe, Warri. All Saints' Anglican Church, 268. Ven F.O. EjemraeAirport Road, Warri. 269. Revd Obioha K. Ugwumadu245. Revd Dr. Izunna .c. Eze 270. Revd Augustine Mgbonyebi246. Revd S. Nwanbuko 271. Revd Daniel .o. Etaoghene247. Revd. Elijah O. Odjugo 272. Mrs. Benedicta O. Ejemrae248. Revd Nestor U.iheji 273. Evang. Samuel Obukohwo* Evang. (engr.) P.c. Osisioma 274. Godspower Otirikpen (Barr. At Law)

249. Sir Collins R.n. Okoye 275. Evang. J. Ivukevwerhaye250. Evang. Uchechukwu I. Enudinisu 276. Mrs. O. Imonieroh251. Evang. Chinwe G. Chibuzor 277. Comrade Oghenekaro Igben252. Sir Simon O. Njekwu

St. Paul's Church, AgbarhaSt. Andrew's Church, Ugbuwangue 278. Revd. Emoefe A. Douglas253. Revd Toritseju Oburoh 279. Evang. Edward Riengborhi254. Mrs. Francisca Atigan 280. Mrs. Esiti Josephine

St. Mark's Church, Ijala St. Mark's Church, Otor-okere.255. Mr. Mark O. Utomewore 281. Revd. Innocent Ereridjere

282. Mr. Sunny OfuomaSt. Luke's Church, Iffie-kporo256. Mr. Thomas I. Agbana Christ The King Church, Warri.

283. Ven. O.I. OphikaleWARRI-SOUTH WEST ARCHDEACONRY 284. Mr. Solomon Odephiare

285. Mrs. Florence OdeweOur Saviour Ang. Church, Okurode257. Ven. R.O. Emoghene St. Jude, Egbemene.258. Revd Dominic Jiroro 286. Mr. Samson Irorobeje259. Mrs. O.g. Emoghene260. Mr. P.s. Atomre St Thomas Idiaregbe261. Mr. Joseph Itsekure 287. Revd Faith K. Aghe262. Lady F. Oke

Church Of AscensionSt. Paul's Church, Edjeba-warri 288. Mr. Thomas Ejenavi Harrison 263. Revd Peters Agamugoro 264. Engr. David E. Uyamasi Chapel Of King Of Kings

289. Mr. Matthew Agboro

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CHAPELS 316. Revd Samuel Okifo -

Principal,

Chapel Of The Resurrection Anglican Grammar School,

290. Ven. Dr. A.M.O. Pessu Okpara Water Side

291 Mrs. Mabel Pessu

292. Chief Anthony O. Ofogbor Priests Outside Warri Diocese

293. Mr. Raymond Ovuomarie 317. Ven. B. Ovumedia -

294. Dame Adekemi P. Adeyemi Diocese Of Sapele

Chapel Of The Advent 318. Ven. Dennis T. Binitie -

295. Ven. H.F. Imoroa Diocese Of Sapele

296. Revd Samuel Ewhoforama

297. Mrs. Esther Imoroa 319. Ven. W.o. Udi -

298. Mr. Bartholomew I. Ovuorie Diocese Of Sapele

299. Evang. Patricia Emoghene-Ijatomi

300. Mr. Blessing O. Mangodo 320. Revd Canon Amos Uwadiae -

301. Olorogun (mrs.) Agnes Esin Cana, United States

302. Engr. Yemi O. Kehinde

321. Revd Canon Sunday Idamarhare -

Chapel Of The Holy Spirit Diocese Of Sapele

303. Ven. I.d. Umukoro

304. Mrs.rebecca Umukoro 322. Revd Canon E.O. Fregene -

305. Sir Azubuike Enemuwe Lagos Diocese

306. Mr. Jackson Sagbe

323. Revd Canon Reuben Kabiyesi

All Saints Chapel, Abraka Ewenode -Diocese Of Sapele

309. Ven. G.n. Obenamadu

310. Revd Dr. U.n.o. Edewor 324. Revd Odeka Edafiebre Rock -

311. Mrs. Esther I. Obenamadu Diocese Of Kwoi

312. Mrs. Onome N. Alakpodia

313. Engr. Godspower Ogbah Retired Clergy

325. Very Revd. (prof.) S.U. Erivwo

INSTITUTIONS 326. Ven. Usiayo Amayo

327. Ven. B.A. Emuakpeje

314. Ven. Dr. B.o. Itebiye - 328. Revd J.O. Odiete

Rector,

Adam Igbudu Christian Inst., Emevor

315. Mrs. Ufuoma Itebiye

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