DIOCESE OF LAGOS WEST (Anglican Communion)

ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH FOUNDED IN 1996

41Rd, Festac Town, Lagos, Nigeria.

Email: info@allsaintsfestac.org

Website:allsaintsfestac.org

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2020 DIOCESAN THEME

THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY

FAITH Romans 1:17

LENT 3

MARCH 15TH 2020

Sunday Theme

CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP

COLOUR: VIOLET

SUNDAY UKAEWEN EVANS IHUNYERE

Music Director/Choirmaster Organist/Asst. Choir master

BRO. OYEYEMI OYETOLA BRO. THANKGOD IFEDIORA

Church warden Church warden

REV. CHUKS AJUDEONU

REV. CANON HEZEKIAH OSUNDEYI

Curates

REV. CANON OLADELE ODUMOSU

Vicar

VEN. KELVIN ‘TOPE TAPERE Ph.D.

Archdeacon of Festac Archdeaconry

THE RT. REV. DR. JAMES OLUSOLA ODEDEJI

The Lord Bishop, Diocese of Lagos West

PLEASE TAKE A COPY FOR YOUR STUDY

SERVICES FOR SUNDAY

7AM HOLY COMMUNION

THEME: Christian Discipleship

CELEBRANT: Vicar

PREACHER: Rev. Canon Osundeyi Hezekiah

OLD TESTAMENT: Barr. Joyce Oduah

EPISTLE: Mrs. Remi Ogunlaja

GOSPEL: Rev. Chuks Ajudeonu

INTERCESSOR: Mrs. Okafor Blessing

Processional Hymn: C.H 241

Worship Songs

The Preparation to Penitence

O.T. Reading: Gen. 7:17-24

Psalm 115:1-7

Epistle: Col. 1:24-29

Gradual Hymn C.H 240

Gospel: Luke 9:18-27

Nicene Creed-Intercession

Hymn before sermon: C.H 242

Sermon

The Peace

Offertory: Choruses

Eucharistic Prayers

Administration - Worship (Youth Band)

Ablution

Post Communion Prayers

Offering: Choruses

a) Tithes, Sunday Offering, building, Covenant seed,

Welfare envelopes

Thanksgiving: i) FAT, ii) Thanksgiving after

successful burial of late Sir Christian

Maduabuchukwu Umeji.

Closing Prayer & Benediction

Notices

Withdrawal Hymn: C.H 237

10AM HOLY COMMUNION

THEME: Christian Discipleship

CELEBRANT: Vicar

PREACHER: Rev. Chuks Ajudeonu

OLD TESTAMENT: Mrs. Fasawe Mosunmola

EPISTLE: Ezinne Rita Ugoh

GOSPEL: Rev. Canon Osundeyi Hezekiah

INTERCESSOR: Bro. Chris Ikezue

Processional Hymn: C.H 241

Worship Songs

The Preparation to Penitence

O.T. Reading: Gen. 7:17-24

Psalm 115:1-7

Epistle: Col. 1:24-29

Gradual Hymn C.H 240

Gospel: Luke 9:18-27

Nicene Creed-Intercession

Hymn before sermon: C.H 242

Sermon

The Peace

Offertory: Choruses

Eucharistic Prayers

Administration - Worship (Youth Band)

Ablution

Post Communion Prayers

Offering: Choruses

a) Tithes, Sunday Offering, building, Covenant seed,

Welfare envelopes

Thanksgiving: FAT

Closing Prayer & Benediction

Notices

Withdrawal Hymn: C.H 237

INTRODUCTORY SENTENCE

Therefore be imitators of God as beloved children.

Eph. 5:1

COLLECT FOR THE WEEK

Almighty God, Whose most dear Son went not up to joy,

but first He suffered pain and not entered not into glory

before He was crucified, mercifully grant that we, walking

in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the

way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

COLLECT FOR THE SEASON

Almighty and merciful God, You hate nothing that You

have made and forgive the sins of all those who are

penitent. Create in us new and contrite heart, that

lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness,

we may receive from You, the God of all mercy, perfect

forgiveness and peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen

POST COMMUNION SENTENCE

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit a broken and

contrite heart, O God, You will not despise. Psalm 51:17

2020 PROPHETIC PRAYER

2020, my year of riding on eagle’s wing as I walk by

Faith. Exo. 19:4, Rom 1:17

A. Prayers for the Anglican Communion and for

Christian Denominations and Organizations

i. Pray for The Primate, Church of Nigeria Anglican

Communion - Most Rev’d Nicholas Okoh and His

family.

ii. Pray for The Archbishop, Ecclesiastical Province of

Lagos - Most. Rev’d Dr. Michael Fape and his family

iii. Pray for The Rt. Rev. Dr. James Olusola Odedeji, his

family and all members of the Diocese of Lagos West

B. Prayer for All Saints Anglican Church

i. Pray for the Vicar, the assisting Priests and their

families.

ii. Pray that the power of God will break negative habits in

our life and give us grace to live right before him daily

iii Pray to the Lord To grant unto us the grace to walk in

His statutes and to keep His judgments.

iv. Pray that God will grant unto every one of us the grace

to abstain from the works of the flesh and to fully

embrace the life in the Spirit.

v. Pray that the reign of the flesh over the Spirit in our life

will be fully terminated

vi. Pray that God in His mercies will make us a partaker of

the reward reserved in heaven for His saints

vii. Pray for all those celebrating their birthdays or other

positive anniversaries this week that the Lord will

continue to give them reason to remain joyful

viii. Pray for the sick, the homeless, the jobless, the barren,

spinsters and bachelors and all those in divers need that

God will supply their needs according to His riches in

glory.

ix. Pray for our country that God will breathe his breath in

our leaders for His purpose to be fulfilled paving way

for peace and unity in our land.

vii. Pray that God will execute judgement on all who are

promoting unrest and violence in our nation

viii. Pray that God’s rod of judgement will be stretched out

against all sponsors of evil, wickedness, killing of

innocents and all ungodly works in this nation.

D. Prayers for individual Families within the All Saints

Household:

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP

LUKE 9:18-27

In Luke 9:23, Jesus presented a clear and challenging

description of the Christian life.

Being His disciple means putting aside selfish desires,

taking up one’s cross every day and following Him. It is

simple and yet so demanding. For the original twelve, this

meant literal suffering and death. For believers today, it

means understanding that we belong to Him and that we

live to serve His purposes and live to affect the world

positively showcasing our Lord Jesus Christ as the Lord of

all in this sinful world.

IN WHAT WAYS SHOULD WE NOW AFFECT THE WORLD?

First and foremost we should preach the gospel to make

known to sinners the free offer of salvation through Jesus

Christ. This was Jesus commission unto us in Matthew

28:19. The world will never understand the cross and what

it represents without us talking about the power that we

have received because of Christ and how He died on the

Cross but rose again and overcame death, hell and the

grave. See Paul in Colossians 1:19-24.

The gospel is preached not only when someone stands in

front of an audience but also when Christians live out our

faith (especially in times of trouble) and tell others “the

reason for the hope that they have” (Colossians 1:27, 1

Peter 3:15-17).

We also do this by loving one another and Him (John

17:23). The Church is the body of Christ in the world. When

unbelievers witness church members serving one another

and the community as a healthy, spirit-filled body, they see

Jesus for themselves and are drawn to him (Matthew 5:16,

1 Peter 2:12).

Being agent of grace and compassion in the world is

another sphere of church’s service. Christian needs to live

a generous life, advocate justice for those who cannot

speak for themselves and by befriending those who are

friendliness.

Finally, we can pray, by interceding for the world and other

people in need of God’s intervention in their life, especially

for sinners who are yet to know Jesus Christ, we can ask

God for resources when it is unclear how the need will be

met and also ask for the love of Christ to be vividly

expressed to those who have no one to care for them.

We owe this obligation to Jesus Christ; He emphasized this

in Luke 9:26 “If anyone is ashamed of me and my message,

the Son of Man will be ashamed of that person when He

returns in His glory and in the glory of the Father and the

holy angels” (NLT).

FINANCIAL OBLIGATION Covenant Seed N500/Month

Class Fees N5, 000.00

(Unemployed Youth) N1,000.00

Church of Nigeria Fund N5,000.00

Ajayi Crowther University N1,000.00

Festac/Iba Diocese N1,000.00

Women Fees N5,000.00

CHAPLAINCIES

ELDERLY MINISTRY

Parishioners that are 60 years and above should please

register their names with the Elderly Ministry. Parish

Coordinator. Abuchi Iwuji-08024428443,08160439999.

The Elderly Ministry members meet every Wednesday at

5pm at the Church Auditorium for Health talks, Old Age

Management, Physical Education, games and general

recreation.

WELFARE MINISTRY

In giving, we store up eternal rewards In Heaven...* We are given these eternal rewards for doing good works (Ephesians 6:8; Romans 2:6, 10), persevering under persecution (Luke 6:22–23), showing compassion to the needy (Luke 14:13–14), and treating our enemies kindly (Luke 6:35). God also grants us rewards for generous giving: “Go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven” (Matthew 19:21). It can’t be wrong to do that or He wouldn't have commanded it! Our job is to follow Christ and leave the rewarding to Him. But our job is also not to disbelieve or minimize what He said about rewards. We are to want rewards because it pleases Him to give them to us... and what pleases our Father should give us delight. So, I invite you to transfer your assets from earth to Heaven, and to give humbly, generously, and frequently to God’s work. Excel in giving so that you may please God, serve others, and enjoy treasures in Heaven. When you do, you’ll feel the freedom, experience the joy, and sense the smile of God. Support Welfare Ministry as required by God. Help take care of the poor, aged & needy. For Welfare Donations & other matters contact the chairman (Godwin Njoku 08033043569), Vicar, any Priest, EXCO of Welfare or Church Office. GOD REWARDS ALL CHARITABLE WORK! All Blessings in Christ our Lord to you! HOSPITAL/PRISON MINISTRY Parishioners interested in joining the Ministry should register their names with the co-ordinator: Sis. Helen Ohikhena:08160976144 Visitation holds every 4th Saturday of every month @ 10am. CHURCH CLINIC DAYS:

EVERY OTHER SATURDAY @4PM

The following will be on duty:

DOCTORS

Dr.(Mrs) Evyln Abraham

PHARMASIST:

Pharm Ken Amorha

Pharm Sam. Owoseni

Pharm Dr. (Mrs) Chizoba Nwankwo

NURSES:

Mrs. Christianah Falokun

Mrs. Bola Fawole

Mrs. Ugoh Amobi

Mrs. Janeth Ologundudu

MED. LAB. SCIENTIST: Mrs Ngozi Asinobi

MED ASSISTANT: Miss. Adaobi Obiako

OTHER STAFF: MR. JAMES OKPARAJI

MR. DENNIS MBARA.

REDEMPTION OF PLEDGES & VOWS

Pay all your outstanding Vows and Pledges. It is a Sin to

make pledge or vow and refuse to redeem it. Deut. 23:21-

22, Num. 30:2.

CHURCH NEEDS

URGENT NEEDS

1. 4 Trips Sand @ #15,000= #60,000

2. 2000 Blocks @ 220= #440,000

3. 50 Bags of Cement @ #2,700= #135,000

4. All Labour = #500,000

5. 28 Windows at #28,000 each

The church is calling for willing individuals to sponsor the following:

1. Weekly Bulletin 2. Weekly diesel consumption

Anyone interested in sponsoring any of the items listed above should please see the Vicar for more details. BIBLE SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (BSN)

Interested parishioners who want to be members of BSN

Festac Auxiliary should meet Mr. Abuchi Iwuji.

08160439999

JOIN US THIS WEEK FOR OUR WEEKLY PROGRAMMES Monday 16th March. 2020 i) Morning Showers – 6.00a.m-7.00a.m

Colour: Violet Celebrant: Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah Minister: Vicar Epistle: 1Cor. 7:25-31 Ezinne Rita Ugoh Gospel: Mark 5:21-43 Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks

Tuesday 17th March. 2020

i) Morning Showers – 6.00a.m-7.00a.m Colour: Violet Celebrant: Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks Minister: Vicar

Epistle: 1Cor. 7:32-40 Mrs. Remi Ogunlaja Gospel: Mark 6:1-13 Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah

ii) Bible Study: 6:30pm Wednesday 18th March. 2020

i) Morning Showers – 6.00a.m-7.00a.m Colour: Violet Celebrant: Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah Minister: Vicar Epistle: 1Cor. 8:1-13 Eng. Segun Ilori Gospel: Mark 6:13-29 Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks

ii) Lenten Service: 6:30pm Thursday 19th March. 2020 (St. Joseph of Nazareth)

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

Celebrant: Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks Minister: Vicar Epistle: 1Cor. 9:1-15 Mrs.Fasawe Mosunmola Gospel: Mark 6:47-56 Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah

ii) Healing & Deliverance:6.30pm Friday 20th March. 2020

i) Morning Showers – 6.00a.m-7.00a.m Colour: Violet Celebrant: Rev. Osundeyi Hezekiah Minister: Vicar Epistle: 1Cor. 9:16-27 Mrs. Bola Fawole Gospel: Mark 6:47-56 Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks

Saturday 21st March. 2020

i) Morning Showers – 6.00a.m-7.00a.m

Colour: Violet

Celebrant: Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks

Minister: Vicar

Epistle: 1Cor. 10:1-13 Ezinne Rita Ugoh

Gospel: Mark 7:1-23 Rev. Osundeyi H.

VACANCY

1. A new reputable Laundry/Cleaning Services

Company need the Service of thye following:

A female receptionist who has a very good

knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel and

Corel Draw.

Sales representative officers.

CV to info@classicwash.net or drop it at classic Wash and

cleaning Services, 321 Road, A close. For more details and

enquiry, call 09077461907, 07066332386

2. There is a vacancy for security job in a newly

established security outfit (TRIPLE SQUAD

INTELLIGENT GUARD LTD). Interested persons

should submit their application in person to the

address below: Triple Squad Intelligent Guard Ltd,

5th Avenue GH Close, plot 1445, Festac town Lagos.

Tel:07037992333

NOTICES

1. We welcome all those worshipping with us for the first time. Please see the vicar or any of the priests for membership information if you desire to become a member of the church. 2 ATTENDANCE AT WEEKLY PROGRAMMES Weekly Programme is very important, please attend promptly to receive your blessings – Daily morning showers, Bible Study, Prayer meeting (Prayer altar) and all others. CHURCH ACCOUNTS

You can pay directly into the following accounts

designated for each purpose:

Account Name: All Saints Church Festac

S/No Account Number Bank Purpose

1 0059951248 Sterling Offering, Thanksgiving, Covenant Seed, Tithe, Building Fund, & Others

2 0063206493 Sterling Project

3 0046594940 Diamond Harvest

4 0046671199 Diamond Welfare

ALL PAYMENTS TO BE MADE TO APPROPRIATE PERSON IN THE CHURCH OFFICE AND RECEIPT COLLECTED ACCORDINGLY.

CHURCH SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE

1. Evensong 1st

Sun. 6pm-7pm

2. Community Hymn Singing 2nd

Sunday 6pm

3. Family Evening: 3rd

Sunday 6pm

4. Youth Drama Night: 4th

Sunday 6pm

5. Night of Praise & Testimony: 5th

Sunday 6pm

CHURCH SERVICES

1. 1st

Sunday 7am&10am: Holy Communion

2. 2nd

Sun. 7am: Holy Communion: 10am: Mattins

3. 3rd

Sunday: 7:am &10am – Choral Communion

4. 4th

Sunday: Holy Communion: 10 Mattins

5. 5th

Sunday (Youth Sunday): 7am: Holy Communion

10am: Mattins

WOMEN’S CORNER

1. Women Prayer meeting holds every Monday at

6.00pm in the Church auditorium

2. Christian Mothers’ annual levy is N5,000

3. Women of Grace (Widows) meet every 3rd

Thursday of the Month by 5.00pm

4. Archdeaconry Women day of Prayer and Fasting holds every 2nd Saturday of the month. We meet at All Saints between 7-8am to pray

5. Young Wives meeting holds every 3rd Saturday of

the month. Time: 4.00pm

6. Women’s Bus is available for Hire. For details see

any of Mama Yards or Church Office

7. Register with any of the priest’s wives if you are

interested in Women’s Guild and or Mother’s

Union enrolment this year

You can pay to the following women’s Accounts:

S/N ACCOUNT BANK PURPOSE

1 2008536541 FIRST 5,000 Annual

Due

2 0059430699 STERLING Minimum of

20,000 Bus

Project

ARCHDEACONRY NEWS

1. Men’s Prayer Meeting : First Saturday of the

month @ COP. Time-7-8am

2. Women Prayer Meeting: Second Saturday of the

Month @ All Saints 41 Road. Time 7-8am

DIOCESAN ANTHEM

1. Diocese of Lagos West Glory marching on In unity stand we all Forward, working, praying Onward tell the story Keep the faith in Christ Our hopes firmly anchored, On our Christ the King 2. Praise and thanks we owe Thee for Your loving grace, Daily spread Your Gospel; For Your second coming, Forward be our watchword, Climb from height to height. Honour, virtues, merit, Glory be to Thee. TELL THE STORY KEEP THE FAITH (3ce) SUMMARY OF SERVICES FOR NEXT SUNDAY

SUNDAY, March 22nd

2020, Lent 4 (Mothering Sunday)

COLOUR: Violet

7AM HOLY COMMUNION

THEME: Building The Christian Family

CELEBRANT: Vicar

PREACHER: Vicar

OLD TESTAMENT: Bro. Joshua Madu

EPISTLE: Mrs. Nkeiruka Ibekwe

GOSPEL: Rev. Ajudeonu Chuks

INTERCESSOR: Women Rep.

10AM MATTINS

THEME: Building The Christian Family

CANTOR: Vicar

PREACHER: Vicar

OLD TESTAMENT: Mrs. Patience Okorocha

NEW TESTAMENT: Mrs. Bola Fawole

INTERCESSOR: Women Rep.

ATTENDANCE FOR LAST WEEK SUNDAY TIME MALE FEMALE CHILDREN TOTAL

SUNDAY SERVICE Holy Communion 7AM Holy Communion 10AM

TUESDAY Bible Study 6.30pm

WEDNESDAY Mid-Week Comm. 6.00am

Prayer Altar 6.30pm THURSDAY Healing & Deliverance: 6:30pm TO REPORT CRIME, PLEASE CALL

NOTE (All contact number are subject to change) Area Commander, Area E - 08020823885 DPO Festac - 08107977717/08129877771 SO 08137399204/08062293768 DTO - 08033778954 DPO Trade Fair - 08033001893 Neighbour Watch - 08033083567 O/C Anti-Robbery (Area ECHO) - 08037272443 SSS, Amuwo Odofin Unit - 08034944733 Civil Defence Corps - 07062981682 Zonal Commander LASTMA - 07025395492 Intelligence Officer 353 Battalion, Ojo - 08035624317 Intelligence Officer NNS WEY - 08032543622 Nigeria Immigration Service - 08033032268 CASHLESS POLICY The Government and our Diocese are encouraging cashless Policy. Therefore, you can pay your Tithes into the church Account. Just bring the teller forward on Sunday for prayers during offering time. Preferably, you also can give your CHEQUE. The church also now has a POS machine you can take advantage of this as well. CHURCH WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

DAYS PROGRAMME TIME LEADER MON Women Fellowship 6.00PM VICAR’S WIFE

Youth Fellowship 6.00pm

Tue. Victory Hour 6.00am Vicar

Bible Study 6:30pm

Wed. Communion services 6.00am Vicar

Prayer hour 6.30pm

Thur. Healing & Deliverance 6.00pm

Fri. Vigil (last Fri. of the Month) 10.00pm

Mid-day prayer 12noon

Men’s Fellowship 6.30pm

Prayer Group 6.30pm

Choir practice 6.30pm

Sat. Baptism (1st Sat. of the

Month) 3.00pm

Choir Practice 6.30pm

Brigade Practice 4.00pm

Sun. Services as published

PCC Meeting (2nd

Sun. of the Month)

2.00pm Vicar

Young wives Meeting (4th Sun of the Month)

4.00pm

Confirmation & Baptism and New converts class

4.00pm

Praise &Worship and Testimony (Last Sun of the Month)

7.00am &10.00am

YOU NEED ANY HELP!

Please contact the Church office for all necessary

information and the office will direct you to the

appropriate person to help. Below are some contact

people

1. For Services or any other matter of the Church The Vicar Rev Canon Oladele Odumosu- 08032005701- Email: oladelo@gmail.com

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

The Vicar - 08032005701 Rev. Chuks Ajudeonu - 08060423252 Bro. Joshua Madu 08183398380

4. For Youth Ministry Rev. Hezekiah Osundeyi - 08054645136 Bro. Yemi Oyetola 07046180703

Bro. Chiemela Ezekwem 07069073581 5. For Children Ministry

Rev. Chuks Ajudeonu - 08060423252

Mrs. Ifoma Nwakobi - 0835767838

6. Project: Sir Eng. Samuel Echedom 08033522992 7. For Christian Mothers

Mrs. Adefunke Odumosu. - 08032015701 Mrs. Ireti Osundeyi - 08058050439 Mrs. Constance Ajudeonu - 08061521116

8. Fathers’ Guild The Vicar - 08032005701 Mr. Emma Njoku - 07089580000

9. For Choir Matters The Vicar - 08032005701 Mr. Evans Ihunyere - 08185180007

10. For Guild of Stewards Matters Rev. Hezekiah Osundeyi - 08054645136 Mr. Ononiwu Obinna - 08033060805

11. Bible Study Group Coordinator

Bro. Chinedu Ezinkwo - 08034003207

12. Security and Traffic Committee-

Mr. Eric Onwughara 07061514131

13. Information & Communication Mr. Gozie Emesiani 08035608798

14. Elderly Ministry Mr. Abuchi Iwuji 08160439999

15. Welfare Ministry Mr. Godwin Njoku 08033043569

16. Human Resources & Dev. Mr. Godson Adim 08035021194

17. Economic Empowerement Bro. Ededet Eton 08036127359 18. Education/Scholarship

Dr. Isaac Ngwube 08036486961

19. Fund Raising/Investment

Bro. Elochukwu Adibo 08038229492 20. Medical Ministry

Pham Ken Amorha 08128949558 21. Land & Property Documentation Committee Sis. Joyce Oduah - 08033067006 22. Maintenance Committee

Eng. Ayo Fawole 08023014370 23. Prison & Hospital Ministry

Sis. Helen Ohikhena - 08160976144 24. Parish Secretary

Bro. Eton Ededet 08036127359 25. For Visitation Matters

The Vicar & the Priests The LayReaders

26. To contact the Wardens/Church Secretary Bro. Oyetola Oyeyemi - 07046180703 Bro. ThankGod Ifediora - 08082699777 Bro. Solomon Shogbuyi - 08028762877 Mrs. Chibuzor Chizurum-Azuh - 07031187027

27. Harvest Matters Vicar 08032005701 Lady Chiamaka Uzor 08033461532

28. Prayer Request Call or sms to 08032005701,08054645136, 08066423252

DIOCESE OF LAGOS WEST

OUR VISION

To be the leading Diocese in the Church of Nigeria in preparing

this nation for the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

To ensure a sustained growth in the number of Churches and

Worshipers within the Diocese

To continue to enhance the mode of Worship, teach and preach

the word of God in all our Churches thereby creating worshipers

fit for the Kingdom of heaven

To assist every member in understanding and practice of the 39

Articles of Faith.

To develop and inspire in every Church the principle of self-

sufficiency and Christian generosity, thereby ensuring a strong

and viable Diocese

To continue to promote peaceful and cordial relationship with

the other Dioceses and in particular the Diocese of Lagos in order

to ensure the success of our common commitment

OUR SLOGAN

Tell the story, keep the Faith