REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD. B. ALL SAINTS' CHAPEL, DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY,ABRAKA. 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, 2015His 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 forHis grace, mercies and favours. In the period under review, the Chapel made some modestbut remarkable progress especially in pursuit of her goal of becoming a model AnglicanChapel in a high Institution where the love of Christ and the teaching of the Word of God isthe hall-mark.2. ACHIEVEMENTS, DEVELOPMENTS AND GROWTH:The following are some notable achievements, developments and growth indexes of theChapel 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” evangelismoutreach every second Sunday of the month. To the glory of God, some appreciableresponses have been recorded.4. REVIVAL/SPIRITUALITY:In addition to the quarterly indoor revival programs, monthly “All Night Prayer” and theprayerband 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 Chapelstarted the year with a seven-day indoor revival program, which was highly spirituallyrewarding, with the Rev. Isaiah Ogue and Evang. Simon as the guests preacher. These in 1 0 0“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.addition to the regular early morning renewal service which holds every first day of theMonth. The Chapel organized single summit for all singles in the Church, a leadershipretreat for the newly elected PCC members and all groups/units leaders and two weeks longLenten revival programme.5. OME CELL FELLOWSHIP:The home cell fellowship, during the year under review and as directed by the Diocesan, hastruly 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, DELSUChapter, in their programs during the year under review, including a two-day Campusoutreach program tagged “Extravagant Grace”; their “Praise Night” programs. Also theChapel 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 programduring the year under review included bible study, exhortation, fasting and prayer,evangelism outreach, cultural day celebration, fresher's day for new students, trainingworkshop/seminars for self-empowerment. A conference for the male, tagged “young menconference” 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 andeducative. A.C.M.: The Chapel sponsored Sunday School Teachers to Diocesantraining/Seminar, among other things, during the year under review. The Chapel was wellrepresented 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 packageand merit award certificate. During the Youth/Juvenile Harvest Thanksgiving, over twohundred 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 theChapel and cash gift were also given. The Chapel has also set out some Sunday for welfareoffering/donation for the students. The Chapel through the Youth paid a welfare visit to theShepherd's Care Orphanage Home at Eku, on 14th of March 2015, with some cash giftitems, foodstuffs, toiletries, and clothing materials.8. WOMEN ACTIVITIES:The Chapel women, during the year under review embark on many activities including: theannual Women Convention; visit to orphanage homes, the sick, widows and the underprivileged 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. 1 0 1“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.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 Churchbuilding by the immediate past Vice Chancellor, Prof. & Prof (Mrs.) Eric Arubaye. Also, thedonation 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 fairlyused Toyota Jeep by Prof. & Prof.(Mrs.) O.S. Okobia and a donation of two altar chairs andkneelers.10. STATISTICAL REPORTS:S/N PARTICULARS 2013 20141. Number of Priest 2 22. Number of Deacons 0 03. Number of Catechists 0 04. Number of Church Agents 0 05. Number of Lay-Readers 4 76. Number of Enquirers 45 527. Number of Registered Members 136 1508. Average Number of Service attendance 340 3729. Number of Mothers' Union admitted during the 3 3 year 1410. Number of Women's' Guild admitted during the 87 year 1111. Number of Girls' Guild admitted during the year12. Number of Fathers' Union admitted during the 22 25 13 15 year13. Confirmed during the year 2314. Number baptized during the year Nil 115. Number of Marriages 290 290 According to Ordinance 10 10 Blessed 72 6016. Number of Communicant 2217. Sunday School Information Teachers Pupils18. Obituary1 0 2“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD. 9.SUMMARY OF CHAPEL'S FINANCIAL REPORTS 2013 AUDITED / 2014 (INTERNALLY AUDITED)Income Expenditur Balance Income Expenditure Loan Balance e7,644,277. 7,634,441. 9,836.1 10,446,720. 10,885,332. 500,000:00 (438,612.23)94 78 6 00 2310. CONCLUSION:While thanking God for the above mentioned modest achievements/developments in theChapel, we are not unmindful of the challenges at hand, especially the completion of thebuilding. We remain sincere grateful to all who made it possible for the Chapel to carry on withher building project to the present appreciable stage. VENERABLE GABRIEL N. OBENAMADU Chaplain1 0 3“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD. C. CHAPEL OF THE HOLY SPIRITSYNOD REPORT FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2014 TO MARCH 2015 SUBMITTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI HELD ATST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH OKPARA WATER SIDE FROM SATURDAY 2ND – WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY, 2015The 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 synoddeliberation. 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 significantprogress both physically and spiritually.The Chapel Activities:Includes Sunday Service, Mid Week Prayer, Bible Study, Choir Practice, Mid WeekCommunion, Revival Services, Mother's Union and Women's Guild meeting intercessors andperiodical alnights.The Chapel has started a divine encounter and break through programmethat further enhanced the spirituality and solution channel of members for example four (4) menand two (2) women who were applicants and jobless for years got lucrative jobs. 3 spinsters gotmarried in the year. The programme now attracts people from other churches, A Woman whocame out of the diagnostic lab with result of kidney and bladder infection strayed into the Chapelweeping and the divine encounter and breakthrough programme was going on God gave herhealing 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 surroundingareas such as: G.R.A., The Nigeria Police Barrack, Central Hospital, Ijaw Quarters, Essi andAjaminmogha areas. Our ministerial effort to Hussey and Nana Colleges is yielding atremendous success as the student's attendance to the Church service every Sunday is quiteencouraging. We hope in due time to extend same gesture to Federal Government CollegeWarri. We really thank the Cathedral and the Council of Knight for keeping their 2014 promise ofbringing the Students to the Chapel every Sunday. May God bless. We however use thisopportunity 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 doingvery well. The Cell in Nana College has gathered greater momentum since Mrs. Niyi Sonugatook it over. Also taken off with greater force is the cell in Hurssy College under Brother GodswillOmereyere a teacher of the School. May God bless all of them. 1 0 4“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.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 Chapel5. 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 PATICULARS 2013 2014 Number Clergy 1 1 S/NO Number of Baptized Infants 5 8 1 Number of Baptized Adult 18 20 2 Number Registered Member 9 11 3 Number s of Mother Union 3 4 4 Numbers of Women Guild - 4 5 Number of Communicants 39 49 6 Number of baptized Persons 58 68 7 Number of Marriages by Ordinance 7 1 8 Number of Sunday School Teachers 2 2 9 Number of Sunday School Children 32 40 10 11Finance 2013/2014 2014 / 2015 3,218,510. 64 4,173,792. 77Income 3,185,636. 06 3,592,481. 39ExpenditureBalance 32,874. 58 581,311. 38Conclusion:We are grateful to God and all those who have been supporting the Chapel both morally andspiritually 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 inJesus name. Amen. Ven. I. D. Umukoro Chaplain1 0 5“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD. D. CHAPEL OF THE RESURRECTION 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 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 LaityDistinguished Guests, Ladies & Gentlemen1.0 PREAMBLE The 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 ACTIVITIES We 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). 1 0 6“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD. 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. 1 0 7“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.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 2013 2014 S/N PARTICULARS 1 1 1. Number of Clergy - - 2. Number of Catechists/Church Teacher - - 3. Number of Lay Readers 2 2 4. Number of Evangelists 10 12 Number Baptized: Infants 9 13 5. Adults 180 203 6. Number of Registered Members 5 6 Number Admitted: Girls’ Guild 4 2 Women’s Guild - - 7. Mother’s Union - 6 Fathers Union 8 9 Number Confirmed 3 3 Marriages - Ordinance - - 8. - Blessing 115 127 Number of Sunday School Children 7 7 9. 76 89 Number of Sunday School Teachers 10. Number of Communicants7.0 FINANCIAL REPORTS/N ITEM 2013 20141. Income 11,247,597.00 8,319,575.002. Expenditure 11,566,847.00 8,495,442.003. Balance (319,270.00) (175,867.00)1 0 8“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.8.0 CONCLUSIONWe are sincerely grateful to the Almighty God for His enabling grace upon our lives in the yearunder review. May His Marks of Ownership produce in us true and lasting Inner Qualities andCharacteristics in us all. VEN. ANTHONY M. O. PESSU, Ph.D. Chaplain 1 0 9“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD. 6. DIOCESAN WOMEN REPORT DIOCESAN WOMEN REPORT PRESENTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE 11THSYNOD 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 SPIRITUALAND 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 thisyear's synod. May His name be praised.ACTIVITIES:Rededication of Mothers Union, Women's Guild and Girls Guild was done. All activities werecarried 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 attendedand all Levies and Dues paid. The Diocesan Women Conferences of our Sister Dioceses inBendel 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 activitiesof the above bodies especially in creating the awareness of the importance of voting for theright 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 AllSaints' Anglican Church Airport Road Warri, with the Theme: PHYSICALLY ALIVE, BUTSPIRITUALLY DEAD) Rev. 3: 1-3. The Guest Preacher was Rev. Canon O. S. Ojukoko. Everyday we recorded no less than 5000 women and on the day of the Presidential Launching wewere 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, dedicationof the Garden of Spiritual Consciousness by our Women's Chaplain VEN. PAUL G. WHISKELwho represented our LORD BISHOP RT. REV. C. E. IDE.The highlight of the Conference was the launching of the Presidential Address of our Mother – 11 0“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.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 ofthe Host Church for making sure that every aspect of the conference went well. May Godbless you all.Extract from the communiqué includes;The Conference Theme: The Conference admonishes us to stay clear of symptoms thatwould make us dead spiritually and enjoins us to be spiritually alive by being born again, beChrist like in all our doings and behavior and the need for spiritual revival and we must bemore prayerful.The State Oof The Nation:Unemployment Situation: The Conference sympathizes over the recent deaths Occasionedby the recruitment exercise by the Immigration Service and is calling on the government to dosomething about this issue. The Conference is also calling on the government to curbcorruption and help creat amnesty environment for private enterpreunship to strive. The BokoHaram Fundamentalism: the Conference is saddened by the Boko Haram frequent attacksand also appealing and crying out for the release of the Chikok Girls and the Fulani Herdsmenmayhem where a woman was raped in her farm. The Conference commends the Delta StateGovernment 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 thestate.Transportation in Delta State: the Conference commends the Delta State Government forflooding the roads with buses to make transportation easy for the common man. However, theministry of transport is urged to do something on the area of educating and issuing ofoperational guidelines to operators of Keke drivers since record has shown that they arereckless 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 haveencouraged a lot of churches. They also went on two by two Evangelism during their visits toMission 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 aChurch 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 andthe 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. 111“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.CHARITABLE WORKS:The sum of One Million, Nine Hundred and Sixty Seven Thousand, Four Hundred and FiftyNaira 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 Institutionsand all their programs were also followed-up.ENROLMENT:The following number of people was enrolled into the women organization during this period. Mothers’ Union Women’s Guild Girls’ Guild 201 379 493FINANCIAL REPORT: Income N Expenditure N Balance N Year B/F 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. 00OBITUARY:With a deep sense of loss and total submission to God, we must mention the call to glory ofour beloved sisters Mrs. Avroro and other of our members at various parishes that died in yearunder 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 andHis 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 11 2“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.Coordinators, Diocesan Women Executives, all Evangelist, who have contributed to thewomen work and my beloved women of Warri Diocese, without your help all this would nothave happened. May God bless you all!Wishing you all a successful Synod deliberation. Mrs. P.O.E. IDE PRESIDENT, (WOMEN ORGANIZATION) 11 3“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD. 7. COUNCIL OF KNIGHTS.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, 2015PREAMBLE:We give thanks to God Almighty for yet another Synod, the 3rd Session of the 11th Synod. Webring 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, theHouses 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 andCharacteristics', is quite apt as happenings all over the world signify the end of 'Times' and allChristians really need to carry the Marks of Jesus as our salvation passport. We earnestlypray that the sessions will be enriching to all participants.INTRODUCTION:The Sacred Order of the Knighthood of St. Christopher and Mary Magdalene was establishedin the Diocese of Warri in 2002. It currently has in its membership list, 126 (One Hundred andtwenty six) Knights and 17(Seventeen) active Associate Knights.OFFICERS OF THE COUNCIL; – President1. Sir Duro Afatakpa, KSC. – Vice President2. Sir Emmanuel Abulu, KSC. – Chaplain.3. Venerable M. O. Onoraro. – Secretary4. Sir Austin Gbinije, KSC. – Assistant Secretary5. Dame Felicia Deniran, KSMM. – Financial Secretary6. Sir Wilson Eruwe, KSC. – Assist Fin. Secretary7. Sir Godspower Igbakpor, KSC. – Treasurer8. Dame Patricia Emoghene-Ijatomi, KSMM. – Provost Marshall9. Sir Sylvester Udi, KSC. – Deputy Provost Marshall10. Sir Mason Udele, KSC. – Public Relations Officer11. Sir Matthew Itsekhure, KSC – Past President General12. Sir Chuka Udolisa, KSC. – Ex officio member.13. Sir Robert Esiri. KSC. – Lady President.14. Lady Anne Avwobobe. – Lady Secretary.15. Lady Augustina OdiaACTIVITIES:·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.11 4“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.·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.The Council was always in attendance at Diocesan services of Ordination and other activitiesto wish she was invited. 11 5“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.LADIES;The ladies held their meetings simultaneously with that of the knights. They also carried outsome 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 Councilparticipated 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 GodAlmighty 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 andencouragement.SIR DURO AFATAKPA. SIR AUSTIN GBINIJE. PRESIDENT SECRETARY. VEN. M.O. ONORARO CHAPLAIN11 6“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD. 8 THEOLOGICAL COLLEGES REPORTS A. EZEKIEL COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY, UJOELEN-EKPOMAREPORT FROM THE COLLEGE FOR THE 2014/2015 ACADEMIC SESSION FOR THEPERIOD APRIL 2014 TO MARCH 2015 SUBMITTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI HELD AT ST. MATTHEW'SANGLICAN 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 GentlemenINTRODUCTIONGreetings from your College, Ezekiel College of Theology, Ujoelen-Ekpoma; A citadel oflearning 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 knowledgeof 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 theentire people of God on this occasion of your synod. It is our prayer that the Almighty God willcontinue to shower His mercy upon His Church. We wish the synod a purposeful andsuccessful deliberation.DATE OF RESUMPTION: The College resumed for the 2014/2015 Academic Session onWednesday, 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 - 52Total - 142MEMBERS 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. – Lecturer11 7“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.We congratulate the former Dean, now Bishop of Oyo, the Rt. Rev. Dr. W.O.Aladekubgewhose elevation into the bishopric led to his movement to Oyo Diocese and brought in theVen. 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 LECTURERS - PhD1. Rev'd Dr. Fr. Prof. John Onimhawo - B.A; M.A.2. Dame B. G. Ogedegbe - MBA. ECNA; ACNA; MNIM3. Sir A.S. Ilenre - Dip. Th; B.Sc; M. Div.4. Ven. A. O. Isibor - B.A. (Hons) Dip. Th.5. Ven. A.O.T. Akande - Dip. Th; H.N.D; MPP6. Rev. Canon B.O. Ilori - B.A; Dip. Th.7. Rev'd Ken O. Okhifo - B.A (Hons) M.A.8. Mrs. J. A. Kio-Apori - B.A. (Ed); M.A.9. Mr. Okugbe MondayNEW 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) fordonating a new Chapel and a new Dean's Lodge for the College. These have been completedand ready for dedication. We use this opportunity to congratulate and thank the immediatepast Dean, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Williams Aladekugbe (Bishop of Oyo Diocese) through whom thecollege received this donation.CHAPEL LIFE OF THE COLLEGE. This has continued to take the central place in Collegelife. Song Eucharist has also been introduced as part of the training of our students. Trialservices form part of the assessment of final year students.COLLEGE MISSION: The 2014 college mission was hosted by the Diocese of Asaba. We aregrateful to the Lord Bishop for his fatherly care.ALUMNI ASSOCIATION: The Team Ministry (i.e, The academic staff) on behalf of theCollege community sincerely appreciate the members of the Alumni for their interest in theCollege. 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 moresupport for the College.CLERGY WIVES TRAINING PROGRAMME: This programme holds the last two weeks inAugust. The programme is spiritually and theologically enriching. It trains participants in theroles expected of the Clergy wife in ministry and knowledge of Anglican tradition.TENT MAKING MINISTRY (TMM): This programme holds every July and August. It affordsthose who intend to be in ordained ministry, but are engaged in secular jobs opportunity to getthe necessary training for ordination. Application forms are available in the school or visit ourwebsite.11 8“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.FINANCES: The Staff, students and non-academic staff are indeed grateful to the Church ofNigeria, The Supra-West Group of Provinces for the constant financial support being given tous to keep the College going. We are grateful to the Primate for the fatherly concern for theTheological Colleges including Ezekiel College.DONATION OF A NEW BRAND BUS: On behalf the Chairman of Board of Governor, TheMost Rev'd F.J.Imaekhai PhD, Jp (The Dean Church of Nigerian, the Archbishop of BendelProvince and Bishop of Esan) and members of the Board of Governors, we are grateful to thePrimate and Metropolitan Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) for giving to the College anew 18 Seaters' bus. May God bless him.HARVEST 2014: The 2014 college Harvest was held Saturday 30th Nov, 2014. We aregrateful to the Dioceses for their contributions. The amount realized from Harvest wasN780,210=We are still expecting donation from Dioceses. Meanwhile the following have been receivedfrom: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 EasterMonday. This year's Common Entrance Examination will hold April 6, 2015APPRECIATION: We are grateful to the Archbishop of Bendel Province and SupervisingBishop, and the Chairman of Supra-West, The Most Rev. M.O. Akinyemi JP for the constantcaring fatherly disposition towards us at Ezekiel College. We are grateful to the College ofBishops for their fatherly role in caring for Staff and Students of the College. We alsoappreciate 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. Dean11 9“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD. B. ARCHBISHOP VINING COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY, AKURE - SYNOD ARCHBISHOP VINING COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY, AKURECOLLEGE Synod Report for the year 2015The Diocesan and President of SynodHouse of ClergyHouse of LaityPreamble: 'For I am confident that he who has begun thesegood works in you is able to complete them on the day of theLord.'{Phil. 1:6}INTRODUCTION: As an academic institution we are verymindful of our calling to train and equip leaders for theChurch of the 21st century. Thus we are guided by ourevangelical heritage and a vision that is rightly rooted in theword of God. We have seen God's hands at work in recentyears and we are encouraged to confess that He is still atwork to move us to a higher ground as a college of theologythat aspires to be an international institution. We dailyexamine ourselves in the light of this vision.It is delightful therefore to report that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has beenformally signed between our college and the Uganda Christian University. We are exploringsimilar relationship with an evangelical Anglican theological college that we hope will matureat a later date.BOARD MEETINGSOur College Board Meetings held twice during the year under review with a new Chairman inperson of the Most Revd G. L. Lasebikan, PhD, Bishop of Ondo and Archbishop of OndoProvince. While congratulating him we wish to appeal for better attendance at meetings by allboard members.STAFF Some changes have taken place involving the release of the Venerable C. Ayo Alukoback 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 offull time academic staff at present stands at eight (8), as shown below. Additional hands are tobe recruited soon, although college also has a good number of part time lecturers.Full Time Faculty MembersThe Ven. Dr S. Ayodeji Fagbemi, PhD (Kent) – DeanThe Ven. Dr L.O. Lawal, PhD (On sabbatical leave)- Sub- DeanThe Ven. E.B.B. Omowaye, MA – RegistrarThe Ven. Dr M.A. Adetunmbi, PhD – LecturerThe Ven. Dr Z.A.Adeniji, PhD – Lecturer/ChaplainThe Ven. J.O. Ogundare, MAThe Ven. R.S. Ogunfeyimi, ME.EdThe Ven. L.E. Olagoroye, MAThe Ven. S.A. Ologbe, MA. 1 2 0“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.STUDENTS We had a remarkable growth in the number of students in college this year. Ourfirst year ordination students are 57 while those doing the U. I. degree are 11 the first time everto get such a number on our University of Ibadan degree programme. Similarly we have 7 oldstudents who returned to upgrade their certificates to qualify for the Bachelor of Theologydegree that we started four years ago. This is very good for us, as it shows our approval ratingamong clergy and bishops. Altogether we have 203 full-time students on roll this academicyear including some non-Anglicans enrolled for our Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor ofArts degrees.ACCOMMODATION PROBLEMThe obvious and immediate challenge for us is the pressure on our facilities, especiallyaccommodation. Consequently, we are proposing to commence the building of a modernstudents' hall of residence to help ease off the problem of accommodation. We will be gratefulto receive any help towards this project, which we believe to be an urgent one. Individuals arealso welcome to contact us to undertake any other projects in their name.SPIRITUALITY PROGRAMMEAs a college providing holistic training of clergy, we have continued to emphasise theimportance of spiritual development and growth alongside our rigorous academicprogrammes. Our Spirituality programme is second to none. We begin every week with 'JesusPrayer' followed by uplifting and refreshing praise worship. Our students continue to identifythis as a very important aspect of their college life. Students are also involved in weeklyevangelism and outreach programmes to a nearby village as well as undertake prison andhospital visitations. Our finalist students also undergo Haggai Leadership Training inpartnership with the Akure Chapter of Haggai Alumni.NEW ENGLISH COURSEOur first year students resumed early this academic session to undergo an intensive coachingin English language. This was our initiative to help deal with the noticeable languageproblems among our students. We intend to continue with this, and hope that it will greatlyhelp them.CLERGY SCHOOL and CONFERENCESWe will be pleased to host dioceses or groups for meetings, conferences and clergy schoolsat a reasonable cost using our improving facilities. Please contact us. 3SUMMER PROGRAMMESThe college part-time BTh and TMM courses have now entered their second yearrespectively. These courses have been specially designed to move us away from religiousstudies to doing real theology.BA(Min) Degree. The Board of Governors have now approved the upgrading of the TMMcourse to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Ministry (BA Min). This is a ground breaking part-timedegree programme that differs from the BTh. The Diploma in Theology will now be awarded toonly those who cannot make the BTh or BA (Min) degrees. 1 2 1“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.WOMEN LEADERSHIP & EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMMEThis 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 wivesand women in leadership to us for more training. This course has received more attention andimprovement in recent times. As a way to widen the course we are now proposing to includenon-clergy wives as from next session (2015) although we will ensure that the training forclergy-wives is not compromised. Please help us support this programme by sending morewomen to us. Admission begins in March while the programme runs in August.THE CHAPEL OF THE ANNUNCIATIONThe 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 throughtheir weekly spiritual programmes such as Midweek Prayer Meetings and Bible Study. TheSunday services continue to attract new members and visitors. The Sunday services featurea 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 specialfeature in the last year's Mothering Sunday at which both Young Wives and other womenperformed beautifully. The Youths are also encouraged, thus participating actively in ourweekly services. Through the activities of the Spirituality and Missions committee, anoutreach post has been transferred to Akure Diocese in 2014 and was christened by thebishop as Church of the Annunciation. The Chapel has given further spiritual and financialassistance to the congregation since then, especially in making the church building moreconvenient for worship 1 2 2“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.CAR PARKThe car park project which we began two years ago has been completed and wascommissioned by our Chairman on September 14, 2014. I wish to pay tribute to the kindnessand generosity of our chapel members in implementing this project. They continue to supportour college in many ways An estimated sum of N10,000,000.00 was expended on it. Itaccommodates one hundred and four cars (104).DEVELOPMENTS The Library Complex is gradually reaching its final stages of completioneven though we still have a lot of work to be done. The ceiling of the upper floor has beencompleted while the tilling has been done halfway until we have more funds to complete it. Weappreciate those who have supported us in this project, especially the Church of Nigeria. Wehave continued to receive new books for use in the library. We will appreciate more supporttowards the completion. A limited internet access is now available through connection withour cyber café. 1 2 3“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.We continue to develop our website and the provision of customised email address for allmembers of our community. Visit us on www.viningcollegeakure.org We continue to upgradeour classrooms with the recent procurement of 30 new modern chairs for our University ofIbadan students.DESIGNATION OF COLLEGE BUILDINGSOn June 11, 2014, we commissioned formally our new hall named Bishop M. Olusina FapeHall. It is a completely different hall from what we had before and it is to further support ourvision of giving our students' self-esteem as future leaders under our every soul mattersagenda. It will also be hired out as an event centre to boost our IGR. At the same time, weformally 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 Sowale, Bishop Simeon 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. 1 2 4“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.Foulkes Hall has also witnessed some development with the tilling of a wing and set of bathrooms. 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 suchas reading tables and chairs, and wardrobes. We would appreciate donations.FAVICTA The initiative of the friends to help raise appropriate financial base for our collegecontinues. While some dioceses have been given the N100 tickets allocated to them we havenot received appreciable remittances. We intend to continue with this scheme but need moresupport from our church fathers, and for people to consider joining the network of friends. Sofar 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 remitimmediately. Please consider joining our network of friends of Archbishop Vining College andgive us a little subscription monthly, annually or a one-off lifetime donation. Certificates areissued to members.COLLEGE MISSIONOur college mission was hosted by the Diocese of Lagos between May 24 and June 2, 2014. Itprovided an opportunity for our students and staff to be involved in ministry in various parts ofLagos diocese. We wish to thank the Bishop of Lagos and Dean Emeritus of the Church ofNigeria, the Most Revd Dr E. Adebola Ademowo and the entire clergy and parishioners of thediocese of Lagos for their warmth and lavished hospitality. A donation of N1,650,000.00 wasgiven to our college apart from providing round-trip transportation for the missioners.THE COLLEGE AT ONE HUNDREDIn 2017 it will be one hundred years since the establishment of the college and we intend tocelebrate it with pomp and pageantry. Details will be released once the committees begin topresent them. Anyone who wishes to support this can contact us. 1 2 5“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.OUR NEEDS1. Hostel block for students2. 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 Generator4. Bus for the Students' Body5. Special Prizes Award for various subjects at Graduation 8APPRECIATIONFinally, we appreciate our new Chairman the Most Revd Dr G. Latunji Lasebikan, and all ourarchbishops and bishops for their support. We thank most especially the Archbishop,Metropolitan and Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Most Revd Nicholas Okoh); the DeanEmeritus and Bishop of Lagos - the Most Revd Dr E. Adebola Ademowo; the Chairman of theSupra Diocesan Board (West) and Bishop of Igbomina - the Most Rev M. O. Akinyemi; theMost Revd J. Akinfenwa; Bishop of Ibadan; and the Bishop of Akure, the Rt Revd Dr SimeonBorokini; for supporting us in various ways. I also wish to thank all those who continue todonate in both cash and kind towards the improvement of the college as a place where everysoul 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 1 2 6“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD. 9. EVANGELISM REPORTA. MISSION AND EVANGELISM REPORTSYNOD 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 Gentlemen1.0 INTRODUCTION We 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:-DECENTRALIZATION OF CRUSADES AT THE DIOCESAN LEVEL TO THE ARCHDEACONRY LEVEL 2015 PROGRAMMES/N ARCHDEACONRY PLACE TO ASSIGNED EVANGELIZE ARCHDEACONRY1. Abraka Benin-Abraka Road Abraka2. Agbon Church Planting Agbon3. Agbon East Agbon East4. Cathedral Okpara Water-Side 2. Cathedral5. Effurun Church Planting Effurun Eku-Sapele Road Church Planting Okpara Inland 2 Church Planting St. Luke’s Church Ugbolokposo Revival1 2 7“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.6. Effurun East Back of Alegbo Primary School Effurun East Church Planting7. Effurun West Ovie Palace/G.R.A Effurun West Church Planting8. Ekpan Niger-Cat/Tanker Garage Ekpan Re-planting of Church9. Ugborikoko Delta Career Area Ugboroke Ugborikoko Church Planting10. Warri Inori, Ajaigba and Usele Warri Church Planting11. Warri East Makro-Road Warri East Church Planting12. Warri South Iffiekporo Warri South Revival13. Warri South West Edjeba by Catholic Church Area Warri South West Down to Chevron Road Church Planting14. Warri West Oviorie 2 in Agbon Warri West Church Planting15. W.D.M/E Mcalver/Market Road W.D.M/E16. Chapels16.1 Chapel of Advent N.N.P.C16.2 Chapel of Kokori Church Planting Resurrection Uborikoko D.D.P.A16.3 Chapel of Holy Chapels Spirit1 2 8“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.16.4 Chapel of King of FUPRE-Effurun Deliverance Kings Church Planting Ministry Orhuakpor Town17. Deliverance Planting of Church - 2 Women Ministry Organization18. Women Organization1.0 MISSION WEEK There 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 STATIONS No 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 Worship The 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 45c. Achievements The 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;1 2 9“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.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 Drumse. FinanceIncome 646,919.00Expenditure 396,589.00Balance 250,330.005.2 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 Cellb. Baptism The Church through aggressive evangelism was able to baptize four (4) new converts.c. Numerical StrengthAdult 29Children 30Total 59d. FinanceIncome 213,875.00Expenditure 192,165.00Balance 21,710.00Mission Field Worker: Evang. Emmanuel Isiorho5.3 All Saints Anglican Church, Okuemaka-OvuThe All Saints Anglican Church, Okuemaka-Ovu was planted by MEC inconjunction with EFAC on 23rd October, 2011. The Church as at now worship in atemporary structure erected in a land acquired for them by the Diocese of Warri throughMEC.a. Numerical StrengthMen 7Women 11Children 24Total 42b. Activities Mondays and Wednesdays: Early morning breakthrough prayers 6:00-7:00am Friday: Fasting and Prayer Meeting1 3 0“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.c. Donations to the Church1. The A.A.P.S Cathedral group donated two (2) Horn Speakers2. Wireless Microphone and one (1) Amplifierd. FinanceIncome 169,980.00Expenditure 122,893.00Balance 47,087.00Mission Field Worker: Evang. Paul Oghenerume5.4 St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Echi This 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.a. Numerical StrengthMen 3Women 8Children 20Total 31b. Death The 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. Appreciation The 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 Orhuerakpo5.5 New Covenant Anglican Church, Okiti Street, Off Giwa-Amu, Warri This Church was planted on 13th March, 2013.a. Numerical StrengthMen 47Women 135Children 49Total 231b. Activities1. Sunday School: This has improved tremendously including the Home Cell which is growing stronger every time.1 3 1“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.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. Achievements The 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. Finance 1,473,720.00 Income 1,133,624.00 Expenditure Balance 340,096.00f. Church Needs The Church solicit for fund to enable them acquire a parcel of land that would accommodate their Church building. Mission Field Worker: Evang. Godwin Odi7.6 The Anglican Church, Aja-Etan The 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. Activities - Fasting and Prayer Meeting1. Friday 12:00pm-2:00pm - Bible Study2. Saturday 5:00pm-6:00pm - Church Service3. Sunday 9:00amc. Numerical StrengthMen 5Women 6Children 4Total 15d. Challenges During 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.1 3 2“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.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. Lecternf. Financial ReportB/F 27,000.00Income 67,880.00Total 94,880.00Expenditure 86,200.00Balance 8,680.00g. Appreciation The 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 role4. 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 Nana5.7 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 Robesd. Developments1. Extension of the Chancel of the temporary structure1 3 3“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.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 79f. Birth A woman gave birth to twin babies, a boy and a girl.g. Baptism The 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 Santii. Financial ReportBalance B/F from 2014 Synod 90,989.50Current Income 672,330.00Total Income 763,319.50Less Expenditure 336,350.00Balance 426,969.505.8 Anglican Church, Ogorivwo-Ovua. Numerical StrengthCommunicant 4Baptized persons 26Un-Baptized persons 5Total 35b. Church Committee A five men Church committee was put in place on Sunday 15th February, 2015.c. Home Cell The Church cell group has just started with about 8 persons.1 3 4“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.d. Financial Report 165,159.00 Income 170,045.00 Expenditure 4,886.00 Deficit Balancee. Church Need The Church needs a land and a building.f. Appeal The 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 MECwith two (2) out board engine boat propelled by two (2) 75 HP Yamaha engines to carry outtheir evangelical activities in the riverine areas. MEC is grateful to his Lordship for his foresightedness 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 ofthis ministry some Churches and societies have benevolently assisted the prisonauthority in the provision of some basic logistics and welfare. This is helping in thereformation 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 visitedthe prison on 31st October, 2014 and after ministering the word, made a donation of ahigh class pumping machine to improve the availability of portable water for theinmates. The Cathedral Church of St. Andrew is also appreciated for sending theirprison's evangelism tem for a 2 day indoor crusade in the yard on the 8th and 9thDecember, 2014. 26 inmates surrendered their hearts to the Lord.We also appreciate the Archdeaconries and Chapels for their commitment to theprison'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 socialamenities and logistics for court escort. This will enhance the security of the environment as1 3 5“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD. 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 mustardseed, and today it's a large tree that can sustain any to depend on it. God we thank you. TheDiscipleship home cell has been transformed from several stages into maturity, men/womenare getting involved in the activities of soul winning and doing the works of discipleship andministry. However, we are still hungry for more because we have still not arrived at where thedream took us to. In the immediate past year it has been of commitment and success. Wethank God for His faithfulness.HARMONIZATION OF HOME CELL: The Home cells have metamorphosed firstly fromParish level or local Church attachment into Archdeaconry. However, that has almost finallybeen changed into the full fledged Area and Zonal management where their coordinators aremeant to oversee the activities. This is to bring out the Diocesan concept of the Home cellinstead of the church attachment that had initially stiffened some activities. Among the AreaCoordinators are Clergy men while some of the Zonal Coordinators are lay men and womenARCHDEACONRY VISITATION: The Team of the Diocesan Coordinators paid a scheduledvisit 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 inattendance.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 1 3 6“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.find out where they were not doing it well and thereafter suggest ways forward. Thiswas given approval by His lordship. It was held on the 24th January, 2015 at theCathedral of St Andrew where 91 Shepherds/Interns were in attendance and thefollowing 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: 6, 610 11, 545 2013/14 2014/15 2, 000 1, 000 ENGLISH HOME CELL MANUALS 1, 000 NIL URHOBO HOME CELL MANUALS 5, 000 NIL BANNERS 22, 000 30, 000 HOME CELL DIRECTORY 100 50 REPORT SHEETS PRICE PER COPY OF MANUALNB: The price of Manuals varies from N100/copy in 2014 to N50/copy in 2015; it was anintervention of His lordship to slash down the price in order that it would be affordable and forpeople's interest. It was this that informed the quantity of manuals this year. This in turninfluenced people's patronage. WE WISH TO USE THIS MEDIUM TO THANK OUR BISHOP1 3 7“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.AND TO SOLICIT THAT 2016 MANUAL BE SPONSORED BY INDIVIDUALS TO ENABLEUS GIVE TO ALL FREE OF CHARGE IN HONOUR OF THE TENTH YEAR OF HISLORDSHIP'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: N2, 921, 900·INCOME (2014 ) N1, 662, 550·EXPENDITURES (2014) N1, 259, 350·BALANCEVEN. PAUL O.G. WHISKEL MEC CHAIRMAN1 3 8“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD. 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 2015My Lord BishopDiocesan OfficialsHouse of Clergy & LaityDistinguished Ladies and GentlemenINTRODUCTIONWe thank God Almighty for his grace upon us for our stewardship in His vineyard in the areasof evangelism. We appreciate the Lord Bishop and his officials for their encouragement, andfinancial 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 tothe progress of the zone.Prayer Conference/ RevivalsSeven (7) prayer Conferences were organized during the year. The outcome of theseprogrammes amounted to members and others being feed maximally with the word of Godand prayers to meet their needs and challenges. All the Group Leaders carried out revivals intheir 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 yearat Unity Anglican Church, Mosheshe Estate, Effurun. The programmes were aimed atmeeting 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) thisyear 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 thecost of N 300,000.00 (Three Hundred Thousand Naira) for the Engineering and MusicDepartment to enhance their performance during crusades.Zone and Group CrusadesDETAILS OF CRUSADES ORGANIZED IN THE ZONE DURING THE PERIOD UNDERREVIEW. 1 3 9“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.S/N CRUSADE ORGANIZERS NO. OF VENUE CONVERTS REMARK CRUSADES1 Warri Zone Obodo (Warri) 12 Success 2 ful Egbokodo (Itsekiri) 4 Success ful2 Abraka/St. James 1 Otorho – Abraka Warri Groups 1 Ugbolokposo 3 Success ful3 Warri Group 3 Success4 Effurun Group 1 Iterigbe, Effurun ful5 Effurun West Group Oko – Isoko, 5 Success6 Ekpan Group Effurun ful7 St. James Group 1 Commissioner8 Ugborikoko Group Road Area 3 Success 1 Ugbevwe/Ajavwiri ful (Jesse Axis) Water Resources 2 Success 3 Area ful St. Mary Area 15 Success Ugborikoko Village ful 1 Success ful 8 Success ful 4 Success fulFinanceOur 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.Total Income 2013 2014Total Expenditure N 3,743,346.00 N 5,835,334.75Total Balance N 3,612,025.00 N 5,688,891.35 N 131,230.00 N 146,443.40At the national level, we were able to pay all the levies shared to the Warri Zone amounting toN 1,300,000.00 (One Million, Three Hundred Thousand Naira)1 4 0“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.National CrusadeThe Zone participated in all AAPS National activities during the year. We attended the twoAAPS National crusades at Irrua in Edo State and Obiaruku in Delta State. At the Obiarukucrusade, the AAPS National body decided to build a two bedroom flat at the cost of about N3,000.000.00 (Three Million Naira) for a new convert by name Madam Mary Nwaneka. Thehouse has since been completed and handed over to her.AAPS POPULATION (WARRI ZONE) S/ POPULATION 2013 2014 N1 Men 310 3522 Women 560 5903 Children 160 180 1,030 1,122 TOTALAAPS National Prayer ConvocationThe Zone attended a three-day Prayer Convocation organized by the National body atEmevor 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 WarriZone from Monday 21st to Sunday 27th July, 2014. On Saturday 26th July, 2014, all membersof AAPS Warri Zone came together to conclude the AAPS week at St. Stephen AnglicanChurch, Effurun. Activities such as praises, prayers, lectures, drama and Bible quiz took placethat day. The highlight of the celebration was the Bible quiz competition that was conductedamong the three groups namely: Agbon, Effurun and Warri metropolis. At the end of thecompetition, the Effurun metropolis came first, Warri metropolis came second and Agbonmetropolis came third. Gifts were presented to them respectively.ChallengeThe major challenge the Zone has is finance because it is self-sponsored and involves hugefunds. We thank the Lord Bishop for his support of N 150,000 (One Hundred and FiftyThousand 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 hergentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.ConclusionWe give God the glory for his enablement for our modest achievements. We thank the LordBishop of Warri Diocese, Rt. Revd. C.E. Ide (JP) for his fatherly love and financial assistanceto the Zone. We pray God Almighty to enlarge your coast in Jesus name, Amen. We also thankthe AAPS Warri Zonal Chaplain, Revd. S.E. Okifo for his dedication towards this great society.1 4 1“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.Our appreciation also goes to Revd. C.O. Otti and the entire members of Unity AnglicanChurch, Mosheshe Estate, Effurun for always providing us with accommodation, and foridentifying 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 andother programmes. Lastly, we thank the group leaders, their various Executive members andall AAPS members Warri Zone. Once again we give God the glory. May His name be adoredforever in Jesus name, Amen.Evang. S. Omoruku Rev, S.E. Okifo Evang. S.E. Diakparomre (Mrs.) Chairman AAPS Chaplain Secretary1 4 2“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD. C. E.F.A.C. SUB-ZONAL REPORT EFAC SUB-ZONAL REPORT SYNOD REPORT FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2014 TO MARCH 2015 SUBMITTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRIHELD AT ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH, OKPARA WATERSIDE, FROM SAT. 2ND – WED. 6TH MAY. 2015.My Lord BishopHonorable ChancellorDiocesan Officials,House of Clergy and Laity,Ladies and Gentlemen1. ACKNOWLEDGMENTWe are in no measure thankful to God Almighty for His grace that led us thus far. May Hisname be praise forever in Jesus name. Amen. Therefore we also appreciate the Clergy in theDiocese for their immensurable support to this great commission that the Lord has given to usin prayers over the years; may the good Lord increase and bless you in every sphere in Jesusname, Amen.2. EVANGELISMThe fellowship embarked upon massive evangelism in areas designated to each unit by thechurches according to the order of the Diocese. For instance, the cathedral unit was assignedto Mc-iver areas while Fatherhily / Ometan areas was later fused into it due to the time spaceor frame. The converts from this assignment were directed to the cathedral to the churchservice and Divine encounter so to fortify them spiritually in the Lord, Also at All Saints AirportRoad 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 theirvarious assignment successfully.3. CRUSADEIn the year under review, the Sub-Zone have been able to put together a fundamental methodon 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 July2014 no convert was won but tracks were distributed for spreading of the gospel, at DecoVillage.Cathedral Unit, Organised a crusade on the 23rd of August 2014 at Mc-iver area behind ChristEmbassy, 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 theChurch, The word was shared and tracts were also given out to many. (20th Sept. 2014) 1 4 3“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.Good Shepherd Unit, a crusade was carried out along Oldwelfare area off Lower Erejuwa onthe 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, Noconvert 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 wordCathedral unit; we arries a crusade at Mc-iver area on the 21/3/15 but due to crisis it wasmoved to Ometa (Back of Edewor House). It was successful.The following resources persons were among the ministersRev. Gentle ImudjeRev. Faith AgheRev. Bright O. Erifeta4. VISITATIONWe visited St. Andrew's old peoples home and some of our members for prayers andencouragement in the year under review5. EFFAC WEEKTransfiguration Effurun celebrated their week, it was a successful. Four thousand Naira wasarries 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, NineThousand 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) yearswithout support who has been transferred and new Vicar has been posted to the church, butlater, on the 3rd Aug. offering was made, six thousand five hundred and sixty five naira wasrealized; 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 andpromised 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 August2014 as well as the western bloc convention in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State on 23rd March- 25thMarch 2015.7. DEATH:Within the period under review, the fellowship lost two of it's members. Mrs Roselyn Olemu ofGood shepherd unit and Mrs. Victoria Eregare of the Cathedral unit. 1 4 4“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.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 1 4 5“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD. 10. 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 ourmother in Israel, Mrs. Patience O.E. Ide, JP and all Synod delegates in the precious name ofour Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.INTRODUCTION:The Diocesan Prayer Band was constituted and inaugurated by his lordship, the Rt. RevdChristian E. Ide, Bishop of the Diocese of Warri as the primary and functional praying body ofthe Diocese saddled with a divine mandate, coupled with the responsibility and commitmentof interceding for the spiritual and physical health and growth of the Diocese. The DiocesanPrayer Band is also committed to sensitize and mobilize every Parish/Chapel/Archdeaconryto have a functional and productive Prayer Band with a view of making every congregation apraying Parish, Chapel or Archdeaconry. This is with a vision of making every true Anglican apraying and result-oriented Christian.MONTHLY NIGHT VIGILThe Diocesan Prayer Band holds a regular all-night prayer programme once every monthwhich is usually on the third Friday, except where there is a Diocesan All-night in a particularmonth, 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 differentParishes, Chapels and Archdeaconries. The programme creates a forum for practicalexperience of co-operate prayers and intercession with result-oriented faith. The All-nightprogramme is usually rotated from one Archdeaconry to another and from one Parish/Chapelto 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 wasorganised. This programme was held on Friday 16th January 2015 and was attended by allDiocesan 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 aprayer oriented gathering which brings together all the Prayer Band members and all otherinterested members in the Diocese for the purpose of spiritual overalling, revival, renewal, 1 4 6“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.renovation, repositioning, reviewing, re-examination and refiring, with a view of having andsustaining 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 patternedafter Christ” Phil. 2:5. It was highly regarding.The 2015 Diocesan Prayer Convocation is proposed to hold in September 2015 @ St. Peter'sChurch, Ekpan.We sincerely appeal to all the Parishes, Chapels and Archdeaconries toencourage and mobilise (sponsor) their members to attend the forth coming PrayerConvocation 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 ofcommunication across the Diocese and beyond, on life edifying, prayer provoking andtestimony manifesting issues, sustained by the laudable free-will sponsorship of somemembers, 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 ishighly 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 bishopscourton Fri. 20th of June 2014. It was a night of Divine Settlement and Spiritual Renewal. It wasindeed 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 theSynod 2015. It was held at St. Matthew's Church, Okpara Waterside. It was well attended bythe 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 PrayerConvocations 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 Octoberat Freedom Convention City/Retreat Centre, Osi-Aiyegunle, Akoko-Edo Diocese, Igarra. Thetheme was “Intercession in the healing of the Nations” 2Chron. 7:14, Ezek. 47:1-12. It wasalso a very challenging programme, geared towards equipping the intercessors for effectiveintercession for the healing of the nations. Plenary Sections, Prophetic Prayer Walk toStrategic 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 1 4 7“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.was “Intercessions in the Healing of the Nations” (2 Chron. 7:14, Ezek. 47:1-12). It was wellattended by the Diocesan Prayer Band members, under the sponsorship of the Parishes andChapels. It was indeed very enriching, reviving and fulfilling.MANIFEST 2015The Diocesan Prayer Band was actively involved in the programme, operating regularprayers before, during and after the programme. The practice of chain prayers was alsoapplied to call for heavenly visitation and complete success of the programme. The PrayerBand 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 forprayers and an assignment given by the lord bishop, St. Matthew Church Ugbomro wasvisited by the Diocesan Prayer Band, who gave spiritual attention to some challenging issueshindering the development of the church. The allnight for the month of May has been fixed tohold there.MAJOR CHALLENGESThere are a few challenges beclouding the Diocesan Prayer Band which are threateningincreasing 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.(4) Lack of Parish Members Involvement at Allnight: Some of the Parishes that the Diocesan Prayer Band goes to for the Statutory all night do not usually have their 1 4 8“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD. 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 theDiocesan Prayer Band.The Diocesan Prayer Band appreciates sincerely the very few clergy who attend the allnightregularly. A passionate appeal is made to the house of the clergy to encourage theintercessors with their presence.The Diocesan Prayer Band is also grateful to those Vicars/Chaplains of Parishes/Chapelswho supported the activities of the Prayer Band through the release of their buses for thetransportation of members to locations outside Warri and Effurunfor all-night programmes. REVD TERRY E. OLOKOR (JP) Diocesan Prayer Band Leader 1 4 9“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.
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