NOTICE THE COLLECT FOR EASTER 5

Eternal Father, Your Kingdom extends beyond space and time:

The Christian Race
5TH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER/ ROGATION SUNDAY
1. WELCOME: We welcome everyone to this divine service in Jesus name. grant that in this world of changing things we may hold fast to Date: May 5, 2024 Sub Theme: Rogation
We specially welcome our visitors and new converts in our midst. May
what endures for ever through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Topic: Work and walk in Christ Text: Deuteronomy 28:1-14
God bless you all, Amen.
2. SWEEPING: We appreciate Esther group who swept and cleansed the Aims
Church this week. May God bless you all, Amen. Next is the turn of Docas ROASTER FOR NEXT SUNDAY MAY 5TH 2024 1. To study the concept of working and walking in Christ and
group Theme: Learning how to follow from Elisha 2 To teach the importance of building our enterprises on Christ-
3. WEEKLY ACTIVITIES. Service: Communion Celebrant: Vicar like manners.
A. Mon \ Sat-------- Morning Dew Service ---------------------- 6am - 7am Introduction
Season: Ascension 1 Liturgical Color: White
A, A, P, S ----------- --------------------------- 5pm Today is Rogation Sunday: a day to pray for God’s blessings on
B. Tue -------- Choir Practice --------------------------------------- 5pm Psalm: 97
our works and professions. Rogation means passionate prayer
Confirmation Class ------------------------------------- 4pm OT Lesson: 2 Kings 2: 1-15 ( Sir Aghelegir
for a particular purpose, but we need to do our work in
C. Wed ------- Fasting & Prayer Meeting ----------------------9am -12noon Epistle: Eph 4: 1 – 13 ( Mrs C. Uzoh
Prayer Band Meeting----------------------------------10:00pm manners that will make our walking with God perfect. ‘Work’
Gospel: John 16: 12 – 24 ( Rev Efe D simply means mental or physical efforts applied in other to
D. Thur.-------Bible Study ----------------------------------------------------4pm
E. Fri -------- Choir Practice --------------------------------------------------5pm Sermon: Evang Ese achieve a purpose or result. Working in Christ therefore means
F. Sat ---------Home Cell Group ----------------------------------------------5pm performing profitable duties in godly manner. Walk on the
G. Sun. ------ BB Training------------------------------------------------------3pm THE CHURCH UNIVERSAL” other hand means to move from one point to the other in other
A.Y.F. Meeting -------------------------------------------------------------4:30pm to achieve a purpose. Therefore, walk in Christ means going
4. MONTHLY ACTIVITIES The church refers to the body of believers in Christ. The
universality of the church refers to the oneness of the about our daily routines in godly manners. The Bible passage
GROUP DAYS OF MEETING TIME
today explains that when we work and walk in God’s ways, we
(A) MEN’S FELLOWSHIP last wed of the Month 5pm church. This is irrespective of your belief, doctrine, and
(B) Women’s Guild 1st Mon of the Month 5pm would be blessed beyond measures. Going through our study
denomination. As far as Jesus is concerned the church is guides, we shall many many facts on working and walking in
(C) Mother’s Union 2nd Monday of the Month 5pm
(D) Girl’s Guild 1st & Last sun of the Month 11am one. A song writer wrote “The churches one foundation is Christ.
(E) ACM Fasting: 3rd Sat. Of every month 10am Jesus Christ our Lord”. Jesus Christ is the head of the
(F) Father Union: 1st Sat of the month 7am church. After his ministry when he was about to go, he Study Guide
G) All pm Groups: 3rd Sunday of every month 10am prayed for the unity of the church. He had to pray for the 1. From the context of our introduction, explain the clause:
5. BOOKS OF SERVICE: They are Bible, Hymn, B.C.P. Make effort to work and walk in Christ.
church because he perceived contention, doubt, unbelief,
have them. Always bring your bible to church; your phone is not 2. Discuss how some people for example enrich themselves in
your bible
discrimination etc
There is need for the church universal to accept each other our generation, depicting that they do not walk in Christ. Psa
6) VICARAGE SUPPORT: For April it is the turn of Docas prayer 73: 3,v7-12; Pro. 22: 16a
meeting. God bless you all as you plan toward it for it to progress. In disagreement and disunity and division
3. What is the repercussion of working without walking in
8) REGISTRATION OF MEMBERSHIP: We encourage every family to the church cannot impact the world. The church should Christ? Prov 10: 2; Prov 13: 11; Prov 20: 21; Jer 17: 11; Luke 12:
please register their family into this year’s church membership- change their mind set. Romance 12:2 says, Be not 16-20.
ADULT- 500, OTHERS- 200. conformed to the world: but be ye transformed by the 4. What are the importance of working and walking with Christ
9). We appeal to our member to please call the vicar or send SMS renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that in Lev 26: 3-4; Pro. 16: 7; Heb. 11:5.
whenever you make transfer to church account to help us know good and perfect will of God. The church today does not Conclusion
what you are paying. As today is dedicated to prayers on our business, work,
care what is the acceptable will of God. There is no more
10) Boy / Girls brigade training will hold every Sunday 3pm. Pls endeavours and all we do to earn our living, let us always
standard, all things are accepted. Dress the way you like,
sow uniform for your ward N5000 per Brigadier . remember that walking in Christ will make God take charge of
11). Confirmation / Enrolment for G.G,W.G, M.U, F.U & B.G behave the way you like, provided you bring money to
our work for absolute success. May God give us the grace to do
classes have resumed, every Monday at 5pm. All candidates take grow the church or donate heavily. The church has left it’s
this in Jesus name.
note responsibility of evangelism Food for Thought
12) Pentecost alive fire conference 2024 is coming up on Mon 13 th The church should retrace it’s steps back to the days of old. Walk in Christ and enjoy the bliss of work.
– Sunday 19th May 2024 at Christ Healing Centre Prepare now to The church has wondered away from God, Lam 5: 21 Turn
attend, Pls we need special support for the having of buses at thou us into thee, O LORD and we shall be turned; renew Memory Verse
N45,00 per day for 7 days our days as of old. We should ask the Lord for mercy and Lev 26:3-4 "If ye walk in my statutes, and keep my
13. Osubi Archdeaconry confirmation is today 5th of May by 10am commandments, and do them; then I will give your rains in
take a decisive steps to live in love and harmony to bring
at St Matthias church Okuokoko. All members are to attend and their season, and the land shall yield its increase, and the trees
Jesus prayer to pass
also prepare to welcome Bishop of the field shall yield their fruit."
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 MEDITATION URGENT NEEDS OF THE CHURCH TOWARDS THE
CHURCH OF NIGERIA
IMPLICATIONS OF CHRIST’S RESURRECTION. 1Corithians 15:20
COMPLETION OF THE VICARAGE BUILDING ONGOING.
(ANGLICAN COMMUNION)
There are some things that are facts or realities but difficult to 1) Bags of Cement 2) Trips of Sharp Sand
explain or prove empirically. In some cases, their existence run 3) Packets of Tiles 4) Doors and window DIOCESE OF SAPELE
contrary to the findings from the five senses of hearing, sight,
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taste, smell and touch. Dismissing their existence is to ones’ peril
because their existence is not only real but also affects or FIDERLITY BANK: ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN
influences the well – being of man. One of such is the resurrection
of the dead.
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It is written: ‘But now Christ is risen from the dead and has ACCOUNT NUMBER: 6060053159 April 14th , 2024, MY YEAR OF SUFFICIENT GRACE
become the first fruit of those who have fallen asleep.’ (1Cor. (Lit Col. White, @ 7am SEASON: Easter 2
ZENITH BANK: ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH,
15:20). In order to satisfy the conditions necessary for the
redemption of the sinful man from the bondage of the devil, OSUBI { for Harvest / Building / levies} THEME: THE CHURCH AND HER SHEPHERD
reconciliation with God the Father, Jesus willingly suffered, shed ACCOUNT NUMBER: 1014763983
His blood and died a ‘shameful’ death. The body that bore the sins VEN. S. E. UDI REV. EFE DAROSE:
of man on the Cross has to be buried. However, after three days, PAY YOUR TITHE (Mal 3:8-10) VICAR: 07069339331 CURATE: 08134182050
He rose from the grave with a new, glorious body that lives The payment of Tithe is not an option for the believer; it's a
eternally. In the cited verse above, the brethren in Corinth were mandate from the Lord which demands obedience. HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE
told that the rising of Jesus from the dead is an indication that This obligation of yours must be made to God correctly to
those who died in Christ will rise as Jesus did. When He comes to 1. Processional Hymn: CNH 335 & A&M 143
attract the blessing.
take the faithful to be with Him, those that are dead will rise with 2. Sunday School (In Groups)
ATTENDANCE FOR LAST WEEK

YOUR LORD & MY LORD HAVE RISEN! EVEN SO

a new body while those that are still alive will be changed from 3. Praise & Worship.
the body that is both mortal and corruptible to an immortal and Men:, Women: , Children: TOTAL- 4. Preparation / BLESSING OF MARRIAGE

WE WILL RISE WITH HIM UNTO ETERNITY

WORD FOR THE WEEK
incorruptible body. This is at rapture. COMMUNICANTS: Male: Female: TOTAL- 5. Ministry of the word
It is written: ‘Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK (a) Collect
into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the
1. Thank God for the grace to see Easter this year with (b) O.T Reading: Eze 34:1 -10(Evang. Innocent
glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of
your entire family in good health and joy. (c) Psalm: 23
life.’ (Rom. 6:4). Just as Christ rose from the dead with a new and
2. Pray that by the power of Christ Resurrection, every (d) Epistle:Heb 13: 1 – 16 (Evang. Emma
eternal body, so also all who repent and accept Him as their Lord
form of shame, disgrace, failure, backwardness (e)Gradual: CNH 342 A&M 132
and savior become new creations with the Spirit of God or the
residing in my home and every Christian home, your (f)Gospel: John 10: 7 – 16 (Evang Peter
Holy Spirit dwelling in them for the new life that does not enjoy
time is up expire in the name of Jesus. (g) Hymn for Sermon |Special Collection:
sin. This is demonstrated at baptism.
3. Every spirit of debt, lack and borrowing in my family 6. SERMON: Vicar
It is also written: ‘If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are
of all men the most pitiable.’ (1Cor. 15:19). The confidence in the and in ant Christian home your time is up expire now. 7. Nicene Creed & intercession
resurrection of the dead, judgment, reward of the faithful, and 4. Every power fighting the helpers of my family and 8. PEACE / Offertory Hymn: Chorus
the eternal destination of the righteous in heaven and the other Christian home die by fire in Jesus name 9. The communion
damnation of the unrepentant sinners in hell, keeps the Christian 5. In my family and other Christian homes, we break (a)Eucharistic prayer/Consecration
focused on living a Holy life. all evil affliction from previous generations in Jesus (b) Distribution of Elements: CNH
My dearly beloved reader: Do you know that if you live your name (c)Post communion – Ablution
Christian life wholly focused on the benefits that end in this life, 6. By the BLOOD OF JESUS, we break every covenant 10. Reception of converts/visitors
disregarding heaven and the holiness required, you will end up made in our bloodline with any gods in the name of 11. Weekly Thanksgiving
living worldly? Do you know that it is your new life in Christ Jesus 12. Travelers, Re-dedication, seed faith
7. O Lord, equip every Christian parent to raise their 13. Church Offering, Tithe, Harvest ,Building card
that will demonstrate your believe that Jesus rose from the
children in a godly manner in Jesus name 14. Birthday Thanksgiving by Mr Ogholu Festus
dead? Do you know that you can only have this new life
8. O God arise, preserve the faith of our children 15. Family Thanksgiving by all?
when you decide to forsake your sins and ask Jesus to come Before the service, talk to God, during the service, let God talk to 16. Doxology/Benediction & Notices.
into your heart to help you live this new life? I wish you a you
17. Withdrawal: Hymn: CNH 339 A&M
happy new life secured through Christ’s resurrection. After the service, talk to one another; Bid everyone a warm
Ofiebor D. I. 6 goodbye 1
shalom!!! 5
 MEDITATION URGENT NEEDS OF THE CHURCH TOWARDS THE
CHURCH OF NIGERIA
COMPLETION OF THE VICARAGE BUILDING ONGOING.
LIVING IN THE POWER OF THE RESURRECTION. Col 3:1-3 (ANGLICAN COMMUNION)
Death is synonymous with the loss of life, power, hope and 1) Bags of Cement 2) Trips of Sharp Sand
the cessation of all activities that made the dead object 3) Packets of Tiles 4) Doors and window DIOCESE OF SAPELE
useful. On the other hand, the resurrection of the dead to
life involves a quickening power that creates in the now
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risen object, the ability to live a new life. At the point of FIDELITY BANK: ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH,
resurrection, the nature, body and all that identifies the
object as dead, are left in the realms of the dead because life
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It is written: ‘If then you were raised with Christ, seek those ZENITH BANK: ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Lit. Col: White @ 7am SEASON: Easter 5
things that are above were Christ is, sitting at the right hand OSUBI HARVEST
of God. Set your minds on the things above, not on the things
on the earth. For you died and your life is hidden with Christ ACCOUNT NUMBER: 1014763983 THEME: LIVING IN THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION
in God.’ (Col. 3:1-3). The uniqueness of the person who is
raised with Christ is that his physical features are still the
PAY YOUR TITHE (Mal 3:8-10)
VEN. S. E. UDI REV. EFE DAROSE
same. It is not difficult to identify him as the person he was The payment of Tithe is not an option for the believer, it's a
mandate from the Lord which demands obedience. This VICAR 07069339331 Priest 08134182050
before his resurrection. His finger prints are still the same.
His brain is working as usual and his memories are still obligation of ours must be made to God correctly to attract the MATINS SERVICE
intact. blessing.
CONDUCTOR: REV EFE
However, he has received the power that made him to be ATTENDANCE FOR LAST WEEK
connected spiritually with Jesus Christ and heaven where 1. Processional Hymn: CNH 477 A&M 307
Men:77 Women:137 Children:124 TOTAL:334
He dwells. The individual has received the Holy Spirit who 2. Sunday School (In Groups)
is the same with the Spirit of Christ and of God the Father. COMMUNICANTS: Male: Female: TOTAL: 3. Praise & Worship
This makes him a citizen of heaven, who presently dwells on PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
4. Call to worship
the earth. It is understandable that his priorities are to 1Thank God for the new month; for sustaining the
5. Psalm 67: 1 - 7
satisfy the expectations of heaven where he will live church inspite of the turbulence and religious crisis,
eternally. All the things that he used to do that are contrary the church is waxing stronger 6. 6. O.T Lesson: Neh 2: 1 – 17 (Mr Karo
to heavenly requirements are considered by him as dead 2. Thank God for your life, family, ministry, and the 7. 7. N.T Lesson: Matt 13: 24 – 43 (Evang Animam
and buried. work of your hands 8. 8. Apostle Creed, Collect, Intercession & Grace
It is written: ‘Therefore put to death your members which are 3. Pray for mercy for the church. The church universal 9. 9. Chorus for special collection / Sermon:
on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion for evil has missed the mandate of God for the church 10. Sermon: Ven Theophilous Usikaro
desires, and covetousness which is idolatry. And have put on 4. As individual ask for mercy for disobedience to
the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the 11. Reception of Visitors/Converts
spiritual instructions
image of Him who created him.’ (Col. 3:5,10). A lot of those 12. Weekly Thanksgiving
5. Pray for the church, that God will grant the church
evils that he ‘enjoyed’ and was proud of, now have their true 13. Prayer Week Collection
the grace to accept each other
values exposed by the Holy Spirit. He will now be filled with 14. Travelers, Re-dedication, seed Faith etc.
6. Pray that the spirit of Christ should posses the
shame and regrets for getting involved with them. He has to
church universal 15. Church Offerings, Tithes, Harvest & Building
do away with them. Then the only next thing to do is to put
on the nature of Jesus Christ, this is made possible with the 7. Pray for unity among ministers in the universal 16. Birthday Thanksgiving, Mrs Clara Obethe
nature of the Spirit of Christ that dwells in him. church 17. Special Thanksgiving: Mr & Mrs Felix Ilaya
My dearly beloved reader: Have you received the 8. Pray for members of your church and family, for 18. Doxology & Benediction / Notices.
resurrection power of Jesus Christ? In other word; have you unity anywhere there is disunity 19. Withdrawal Hymn: CNH 869 A&M 300
decided to forsake your sinful life and accept Jesus Christ as
your Lord and Savior so that the power to live the
resurrected life – the Holy Spirit - will be given to you? Do Before the service, talk to God, during the service, let God WORD FOR THE WEEK
you know that the Holy Spirit rarely forces anyone to obey talk to you Christ Ascension is a proof that He
His leading? This, therefore, means that personal discipline After the service, talk to one another; Bid everyone a warm will return 1
is required to obey the leading of the Holy Spirit if you have goodbye
Him or when you will receive Him. shalom!!! ‘24
MY YEAR OF NEW PLEASANT & POSITIVE THINGS
Ofiebor D. I. 6 5 24
MY YEAR OF NEW PLEASANT & POSITIVE THINGS