TRUE OBEDIENCE

TRINITY 19 SUNDAY (27TH OCTOBER, 2019) LITURGICAL COLOUR: GREEN

REASONS TRUE OBEDIENCE IS IMPORTANT TO GOD.

1. Jesus calls us to obedience. John 14:152. Obedience is an act of worship. Rom 12:13. God rewards obedience. Lk 11:284. Obedience to God demonstrate our faith. 1 john 5:2-35. Obedience is better than sacrifice. 1 Sam 15:22-236. Disobedience leads to sin and death. Rom 5:197. Through obedience, we experience the blessings of Holy living. Ps 119:1-8.

WHAT IS OUR PART

1. Be filled with the Holy Spirit.2. Walk in love.3. Stay in God’s word.4. Meditate on the things of God.5. Give your tithes and offerings.6. Learn to hear God speaking to you.7. Become genuinely Born Again.

Your goal to a victorious Christian life is to live, think, Act and talk the way God wants you to. Everything God ask you to do is doable. But you won’t hear God direct you, if you are living a cluttered, critical and canal life. Satan’s worst nightmare is a victorious Christian life.

Are you here this morning, and you know you are saved by the blood of the lamb, there is no need to give any offering to God because He will not accept the offerings of any Sinner. It is an abomination before Him. Pro. 15:8.

Dearly Beloved! Your life must count for God first before other things can follow. Remember to obey is better than sacrifice. Receive Grace to obey in Jesus mighty Name. Shalom!!! Revd. Joseph Enema

Have a blessed and fruitful week ahead,

Your Vicar, brother friend & ArchdeaconThe Venerable Folorunso OreOluwa Agbelusi

THE REV. CANON OBIORA ANYIKA

PhD

Celebrant - The Revd. Enema Joseph

1. Processional Hymn A&M 199 Immortal, invisible, God only wise

2. Preparation to collect (pages 1-7 The Revd. Enema Joseph

3. Epistle Romans 8: 12 - 17 Barr. Sam Nwakohu

4. Gradual Hymn A&M 157 Breathe on me, Breath of God

5. The Gospel Matthew 21: 28 - 32 The Vicar

6. SERMON The Revd Canon Obiora Anyika

7. NICENE CREED

8. INTERCESSION The Revd. Canon Raphael Gbenle

9. THE PEACE (pages 20&21)

10. Offertory Hymn A&M 287 O Lord of Heaven & earth and sea

11. Consecration

12. Administration Hymns A&M 115, 196, 200, 146

13. Ablution Hymn A&M 125 O for a thousand tongues to sing &

Diocesan Anthem

14. Post Communion Prayer (pages 33&34)

15. THANKSGIVING

16. NOTICES

17. Benediction

18. Withdrawal Hymn A&M 459 Give me joy in my heart ….

TRUE OBEDIENCE

Do you want me to tell you what is wrong with the Average Christian today? It’s Disobedience.

Do you want me to tell you what is wrong with the church today? It is filled with Disobedient people.

Do you want me to tell you why people are not happy in their faith, they’ re saved but they are enduring it rather than enjoying it. They are simply not being obedient.

The word “Obedient” comes from a Hebrew word “Shama” which means “to hear intelligently”. Please note the word hear. It is central to the meaning in order words.

True Obedience is an attitude of the heart towards a higher Authority. As Christians, that higher authority is God Himself. The Lord said in John 14:15 “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” It also deals with the individual’s o w n attitude toward God.

True obedience means to hear, trust, submit, and surrender to God and His word.

Henry Ward Beecher, a Clergyman, Social Reformer and Speaker know for Support to Abolish Slavery Says “True Obedience is True Freedom

Jean – Jacques Rousseau, a writer, philosopher and composer in Genera says True Obedience” is liberty to obey the law which one has laid down for oneself.

Dearly Beloved! Whose will are you doing? Some times certain things are permissible but not right, certain things we say are expedient but not right. T h e will of the father is doing the right thing at the right time according to God’s instruction. Of course, certain instruction are tough, even when Jesus Christ was cut off from the father, He groaned but He said Father, let thy will be done.

Child of destiny! The true nature of true obedience is unquestionable conformity. True obedience to God is not as convenient but as commanded by scriptures. This is very vital, very important and very crucial.

Watch at all times, praying that you may stand before the Son of Man. Luke 21:36

But in keeping with His promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness. II Peter 3:13

INTRODUCTION:According to Nelson’s New Illustrated Dictionary, obedience is carrying out the word and will of and will of another person, especially the will of God. In both the Old and New Testament, the word “Obey” is related to the idea of hearing.Obedience is a positive and active response to what a person hears. True obedience stems from genuine love. It is the objective test as to whether the person has received salvation or not. Jesus Christ said, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep my word…” - John 14: 23a.

DISCUSSIONS1. Read Genesis 6: 13 – 22, relate it to the text and the topic of discussion.2. Compare and contrast these two passages and mention the difference you

have observed. 1 Samuel 15: 1 – 22, Genesis 22: 1 - 143. Why is it difficult for the present day Christians to obey God?(i) What do you think about Ezekiel 36: 26 – 27?4. From the following texts, what are the benefits of True Obedience? Genesis

22: 15 – 18, Deuteronomy 28: 1 – 7, Isaiah 1: 19, Numbers 21: 1 – 9.5. What are the dangers of selective or partial or complete disobedience?

Isaiah 1: 19 – 20, Genesis 19: 15 – 26, 1 Samuel 15: 22&23, Joshua 5: 6.6. Identify the price of true obedience from these passages. Daniel 3: 16 – 21,

Genesis 39: 17 – 22, Philippians 2: 8.7. What lessons do we learn from Matthew 4: 8 – 10

CONCLUSIONTrue obedience is important in the life of any Christian who desires to fulfil God’s purpose in his or her life. Disobedience will bring judgment and rejection from God, while true obedience will bring blessings and victory at last. God prefers our obedience to Him more than any sacrifice or service we will offer Him. I pray that God will give us the grace to be truly obedient to Him in all occasions in Jesus Name.

MEMORY VERSE: ‘Jesus answered and said to him, if anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make our home with him’ John 14: 23

Venerable Folorunso OreOluwa agbelusi MA.MThVicar & Archdeacon

The Rt. Revd. Dr. Humphrey Bamisebi Olumakaiye Ph.D (Ibadan)Diocesan & Missioner

DATE: 28TH OCTOBER, 2019TOPIC: TRUE OBEDIENCETEXT: GENESIS 12: 1 - 5

10:00 A.M. MATTINS: ORDER OF SERVICE

Cantor – The Vicar

1. Processional Hymn A&M 199 Immortal, invisible, God only wise

2. The Sentences

3. Call to worship Vicar

4. Psalm 125

5. O. T. Reading Exod. 20: 1 - 20 Barr. Olaotan Ajose-Adeogun

6. Canticle Venite

7. N. T. Reading Matthew 21: 28 – 32 Mrs. Jane Osadolor

8. Praise & worship

9. Hymn A&M 180 Thou, whose Almighty word

10. SERMON Mrs. Yetunde Collins

11. Hymn A&M 105 All creatures of our God and king (Seed of Faith)

12. Creed to 3rd collect Vicar

13. Intercession Revd. Olaoluwa Akinsola

14. Hymn (Offerings) Band

15. Thanksgiving 1. Thanksgiving by Family of Late Dr. Adewunmi Desalu

2. Birthday & Family Harvest Thanksgiving of

Rev Canon Raphael & Mrs. Funmilayo Gbenle

3. Birthday & Family Harvest Thanksgiving of

Lady Esther Oparadike

16. NOTICES

17. Diocesan Anthem (Page 20)

18. Benediction

19. Withdrawal Hymn A&M 459 Give me joy in my heart ….

COLLECT FOR TRINITY 19

O God, for as much as without You, we are not able to please You; mercifully grant that Your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and for ever. Amen.

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Ogundare

Edozie

Okonrende

Nwafor

Onuegbu

Alex-Alozie

Gbenle

Adebayo

Oguntubi

Okonkwo

Carol Adjuah

Eric Ashem

Kamsiyochukwu

Esther Ijeoma

Kingsley

Macauley

Idikibiebuma

Olusegun (Verger)

Lopeda (Minor)

Olisaemeka

Obiora

Aderonke

Josephine

Elizabeth

Justice

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Kingsley

Ori Mrs.

Chinyere

Aratunmi Ayoka

Olugbenga Engr.

Olayinka

Uchenna

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NOVEMBER

22. DIOCESAN ANTHEM (ANGLICAN COMMUNION)

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4. APPRECIATIONWe appreciate you all profusely for responding to the call to buy chairs for the new church building and make our road better. May God answer you before you call in Jesus name.

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5. DEDICATION EVENT BROCHURE

(Ibadan) is on Saturday,16th November, 2019 at 10.00am. We congratulate all membersand friends of All Souls Church on this special occasion.

Please place a congratulatory and Goodwill Message in the dedication event brochure.Full page is 50,000, half page is 30,000 and quater page is 10,000. Kindly pay into ZENITH – or UBA –

kindly indicate your interest by contacting the Secretary of the Committee on 09082272037or email: allsoulsdedication@gmail.com on or before Sunday 3rd November, 2019

Our church Dedication by Our Diocesan, The Rt. Rev’d Dr. Bamisebi Olumakaiye Ph.D

1012446657 1008575679 ACCOUNTS

N7. DAILY HOLY COMMU ION i a i y n r f e This is o nform you th t da l Holy Commu ion begins in ou Church rom Novemb r 1st

: 5 - m d r a uat 6 1 am 7:00a Mon ay th ough S t rday.

6. BECOME A CHURCH WORKER TODAYIf you are interested in serving the Lord in the following areas of Church ministry Please indicate and register with Rev. Canon Raphael Gbenle and contact the Vicar1. All Souls Choir (male & female)2. Altar Servers (male only)3. Sunday School Teachers (Male and female)

10. COMING EVENTS1.November 2nd - All Souls Day2. November 10th - Adult Harvest - Retirement Thanksgiving of Hon. Justice CMA Olatoregun3.November 16th - Dedication of All Souls’ Church New Building4.Decmber 4th - Centenary Anniversary Lecture - Church Auditorium - 11:00am

11. CONFIRMATION CLASSES FOR THE YEAR 2019

Confirmation class commences immediately after the 10:00am service on Sundays

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12. DIOCESAN HEALING & CHARISMATIC SERVICEThe Diocesan healing and charismatic service holds every first Sunday of the monthat the Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos by 4:00pm. All members of the diocese areexpected to attend

13. POWER FOR THE MONTHJoin us every first 3 Days of the month for power for the month at 6:00am and 6:00pm

14. MEET WITH THE DIOCESANPlease meet our Bishop and Missioner, the Rt. Revd. Dr. Bamisebi Olumakaiye onsocial media, like and share the Diocesan programs and activities via our handles:Facebook, instagram & Youtube @ dioceseoflagos. Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @drolumakaiye. We can also send in our prayer request and testimonies to; prayers@dioceseoflagos

DIRECT TRANSFERS

ZENITH BANK

OEK 1,000,000 DonationJOAO 75,000 chairsDEO. 75,000 chairsANO 75,000 chairsWJO 75,000 chairsOB. 75,000 chairsGW 50,000 tithesGW 30,000 chairsSUP 37,500 chairsoco 37,500 chairsWY. 37,500 chairsCYL 37,500 chairsAC. 30,000 ChairsSNO 30,000 chairsOMK 15,000 ChairsOJL 15,000 chairsKOT 15,000 chairsNP 15,000 chairsOBO 1,000 offeringUDI 15,000 chairsAES 15,000 chairsJNA 30,000 chairsACM 8,000AI 7,500 chairsOMI 5,000 class feePCO 200,000 ChairsGA 90,000 chairs YC 62,000 titheIJ 45,000 sand for road

NLO 30,000 chairsO A 30,000 chairsEIL. 10,000 GNPD 5,472UCU 80,000 TithesUCU 45,000 chairs

UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA

UEO 200,000 Tithe OB 200,000 HarvestTNF 216,000 TitheGCO 150,000 chairsPOS 130, 345POS 19,900EJE 75,000 chairsAIE 33,000

Redemption

Mr&MrsOJ 150,000 chairsOYO 75,000 chairsVA 50,000 chairsMOB/UTU 40,000. TitheASD 35,000AEL 30,000 ChairsMOBUTU 15,000 ChairsCGAA. 15,000 ChairsOJL. 4,000 OfferingCEA 15,000 ChairsNP 15,000 ChairsUPPOS 29,850POS 24,875WG 200,000 Tithe

Tithe 25,900 17,500Sunday Offering 160,290 120,770Sunday School Offering 32,235 35,570Seed of Faith 49,950 36,050Building fund 38,000 31,600Offertory 139,500 93,250Dollars $101EuroPoundsMid-week Communion 10,600Victory HourDonation of chairs 342,500

8: 00am 10: 00am

COLLECTION FOR SUNDAY 20TH OCTOBER 2019

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NOVEMBER 2 CATHEDRAL CHURCHOF CHRIST

MARINA

LAGOSUNITYCRUSADE

NOVEMBER 27 - 29

CRICKETPITCH

CULTURALDAY

NOVEMBER 30

15. DIVINE MANDATE PARTNERS SUPPORT FOR THE

CENTENARY PROJECT

Account No: - 2000515087Account Name: - Diocese of LagosBank: - First BankKindly contact these lines after making payment into the account. 07054998051,08035734830

16. CENTENARY ANKRA:

The Centenary Ankra is still available for sale@N5,000.00 for 6yards. You can makepayment for collection to lady Stella Edochie, Mrs Bukola Faleye or any of theClergywives. Thank you and God bless

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18. FRIDAY SHOWERSThis will take place every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month at 6:00pm

17. WOMEN'S CORNER

1. Please note that the month of October is for

endowment as support for women work at the national level. Kindly donate

generously.

2. Women's Guild meeting, Visitation on Thursday 31st October, 2019at

6:00pm.

3. Mothers' Union Fellowship on Friday 1st November, 2019 at 6:00pm

4. Business/Professionals breakfast fellowship on Saturday 2nd November, 2019

at Church of Nativity Parkview by 8:00am

5. Young Women's Meeting on Thursday 21st November, 2019 at 5:00pm

6. Lekki Archdeaconry Women's Annual Dues of N1,000 should be paid to Mrs.

Joy Agbah or any of the Clergywives.

7. Enrollment into Mother's Union: Please see the Vicar's wife after 10:00am

service if you are willing to be enrolled into Mother's Union.

8. Payment of Annual Dues: All women should please pay their outstanding

women and mother's union annual dues (N2,500.00 & 6,000 respectively). You

can pay to any of these people: The Vicar's Wife, Lady Stella Edochie, Mrs.

Felicia Jarikre or transfer to our DBA accounts: All Souls Church Women & Girls

Organization - 2051089256 and All Souls Church Mother's Union - 1020940525

(for women and mother's union dues respectively)

Endowment Fund:

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20. DIRECT TO CHURCH ACCOUNTParishioners that want to do E-transfer to the church account can now send it to these Accounts:Acct. Name: All Souls Church, LekkiAcct. Number: 1008575679 – UBAAcct Number: 1012446657 – Zenith.Our. POS Terminals are also available for transactions

22. MEET WITH YOUR PRIESTS The Venerable Folorunso OreOluwa Agbelusi

The Vicar & Archdeacon

Assisting Priests:

1. Revd Canon Maxwell Obiora Anyika - 08033241027

2. Revd. Canon Raphael Oladapomoye - 08033332257- 08075790657

3. The Revd. Enema Joseph - 08022958832- 08033076136

4. The Revd. Olaoluwa Akinsola - 08036443665- 07064821106

- 08035734830 - 08075790516

Theme: AVOIDING SELF GLORIFICATION

NEXT SUNDAY: Sunday 3rd November 201921.

Service 8:00am Holy CommunionCelebrant - The Vicar Sermon - Revd. Canon Raphael Gbenle Epistle - Gospel - Revd. Olaoluwa Akinsola Intercession - Revd. Joseph Enema

Service 10:00am Holy CommunionCelebrant - The Revd. Canon Maxwell AnyikaSermon - Revd. Olaoluwa Akinsola Epistle - Gospel - Revd. Canon Raphael Gbenle Intercession - The Vicar

19. COMPANIES AND CORPORATE ORGANIZATION WE ARE PRAYING FOR THIS WEEK

1. Inter-Falcon Security Services Ltd2. International Premier Aviation Services3. S.A Nwakohu & Associates4. Ola-TDP Global Ventures5. City Travels & Tours

6. Maylon Ports and Marine Services Ltd7. KUK Fabrics8. Madiba Development Co.ltd9. Ebonie & Ivorie Company10. Midea Consult