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REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.3. Holy Trinity Anonymous Tiling of the Altar4. St. Mark’s ?Mr. P.O. - 2 Transept Eserewan Doors ?Mrs. Lucky - Fuelling of1.0 STATISTICAL REPORTS/N PARTICULARS YEAR YEAR 2014 20131 Number of Clergy 672 Number of Catchiest/Church Teacher 1 Nill3 Number of Lay Readers 12 154 Number of Communicants 766 8235 Number of Baptised 130 1046 Number of Registered Members 1,352 1,4077 Number of Confirmees 56 578 Number of Admitted to Mothers’ Union 17 249 Number of Admitted to Women’s Guild 21 2310 Number of Admitted to Girls’ Guild 61 5311 Number of Admitted to Fathers’ Union 6 1412 Number of Marriages: Ordinance 28 15 Blessing 16 713 Number of Sunday School Children 597 69014 Number of Sunday School Teach ers 49 5115 Number of Obituary 9916 Number of Inquirers 104 –1.0 FINANCIAL REPORT2013 INCOME EXPENDIT 2014 EXPENDIT BALANS CHURCH URE BALANCE INCOME URE CE/ ES 3,250,795.0N 9 2,035,470.2 1,215,324 8, 380, 8, 135, 244,1 Effurun 38,169,997. 6 .83 494.83 847.95 646.88 02 37,053,145. 1,116,851 43,019,160 41,127,296. 1,891, East 11,178,057. 43 .59 .59 83 863.762 All Saints 89 10,820,902. 357,154.9 15,837,550 14,637,550. 1,200, 8,318,866.0 99 0 .00 00 000.003 Emmanue 0 8,198,609.0 120,257.0 8,619,959. 8,646,909.0 - l 0 0 00 0 26,950 .004 Messiah5 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.5 Holy 12,980,890. 12,720,180. 260,709.9 8,504,560. 8,172,555.8 332,00Trinity 00 09 1 00 3 4.176 St. Mark 5,635,606.0 5,211,654.8 424,000.1 5,058,963. 4,743,720.0 315,24 37 6 00 0 3.007 St. James 4,900,656.3 4,025,675.4 874,980.8 4,341,371. 3,097,931.9 1,243, 28 4 02 1 493.111.0 CONCLUSIONWe return all thanks and praise to God Almighty for His grace, protection and blessings uponus in Effurun East Archdeaconry! We thank our members for their faithfulness andcommitment to the work of God. May the Lord reward you all abundantly, in Jesus name,Amen. VEN. M.O. ONORARO (JP) Archdeacon5 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. H. EFFURUN WEST ARCHDEACONRY SYNOD REPORT FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2014 TO MARCH 2015 SUBMITTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI HELD AT ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH OKPARA WATER SIDE FROM SATURDAY 2ND – WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY, 2015My Lord Bishop, & President of Synod,My Lord Spiritual and Temporal,Diocesan Officials,House of Clergy & Laity,Synod Delegates,Ladies & Gentlemen,Preamble: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless theLord O my soul and forget not all his benefits (Psalm 103:1-2). We thank God Almighty who inHis infinite mercies has accorded us the privilege to be alive for another synod year. May hisname be praised forever.a. Archdeaconry Report Pastoric week: Effurun West Archdeaconry's Pastoric week commenced from 6th – 12th October, 2014 with the Theme “Oh God fight my battle” and the text was taken from ISam 17:45. In the programme, members spiritual lives were lifted up as many guest preachers were invited to do justice to the topic. The Archdeaconry realized the sum of Five hundred and forty four thousand, eight hundred and fifteen naira only (N544,815) Home cell fellowship: The home cells around our archdeaconry are doing well. As the home cell communiqué was issued, many members became serious and that has led to increase in the number of members. New home cells are being created. Confirmation: St Stephen's Church, Jakpa hosted the confirmation in the period under review on 21st September, 2014 and the total of Seventy five members were confirmed, 19 members were made Father's Union, 14 Mother's Union, 35 Women's Guild and 29 Girls Guild. We thank God for its success and we appreciate our Bishop, Rt. Revd. C.E. Ide for performing this Episcopal visit every year. The Revd. Faith Aghe was transferred from the Archdeaconry as members of the church of Epiphany whose homes were destroyed by the army relocated from the barrack.b. Report from churches;· St. Stephen's Church, EffurunSpiritual activitiesRevival programmes are being organized monthly through morning breakthrough, the DivineAppointment programme of every Wednesday is growing stronger every week. 5 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.God is doing a new thing in St Stephen's through the Divine appointment programme, awoman who was married for up to eight years without a child and almost four years withoutseeing her monthly circle got pregnant without monthly circle and the baby has beendedicated.The Monday deliverance programme is still going on very well. The 40days programme of lentis well organized and attended by members, this has lifted members spiritual lives.o Project: The school storey building has been completed with the sum of Five million four hundred and eighty four thousand six hundred naira (N5,484,600) and has been dedicated by his Lordship the Rt. Revd. C.E. Ide on October 24th, 2014. We appreciate our bishop.In the year under review, the church bought a utility Carina car for the smooth running of thechurch.o Charitable work The church spent about One million three hundred and forty one thousand nine hundred and thirty naira(1,341,130) for charity. Some of the major beneficiaries are;i. A Widow that was sick and was taken to the following hospitals; St. Andrew's hospital, Oghara teaching hospital, UBTH Benin and finally to Federal Medical Centre Asaba where she was finally treated and she is now healthy.ii. A Widow that had breast cancer and was sent to the hospital for the breast to be removed and the treatment is still on. She has passed through three stages and on her final stage now. She needs our prayers and financial support. We also thank the Lord Bishop for his contribution towards her treatment financially and spiritually. We are grateful.iii. A Widow has been assisted to pay her daughter's admission fee into University of port- Harcourt.iv. Through the food bank of the church, the less privileged are cared for.v. A Widow's three children were given scholarship from primary 1-6 in St. Stephen's school.vi. More than One million was raised to build a temporary structure for the Epiphany church that was demolished by the soldiers on their permanent site.o Women organizationo The women with their zeal and commitment carried out all the diocesan programmes as planned centrally by the diocesan women office. They also carried out all their local programmes effectively. Worthy of note is the one week Revival programme organized by the women with the theme “Be fruitful” to begin the year. It was so colourful.The general women of the church has embarked on a project of building an upstairs which isat decking level for Day Care Centre in the St. Stephen's school compound. It is a projectwhen completed would be a source of income to the general women. 5 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.The annual Put-a-smile programme of the women was also held in a grand style. About 98new wrappers were given to the widows, less privileged and the aged. About 15big bags and50half bags of rice were distributed with tomatoes and groundnut oil. Everything put togetherwill amount to seven hundred and thirty four thousand nine hundred naira (N734, 900). Wethank the donors of some of the materials.About two hundred and ten people benefited both members and non members. It was reallyputting a smile programme and all were happy.o Evangelical groups: All the evangelical groups, AAPS, EFAC, AYF and MEC took part fully in the church programmes and their group activities during the period under review. The AAPS members carried out a Crusade outreach in the Christ church 7Up environment to boost the members of that church though no convert was won, the church was revived.o Donationi. The general women of the church donated one computer to St. Stephen's schoolii. Three other computers were also donated by unanimous donors.iii. Altar gate was donated to the church by Barr. Ukpedor of Ughelli Diocese.iv. A member donated Muowa machine for the maintenance of the church field.v. A member donated 50 half bags of rice to aid the Put-a-smile programme.·Church of the EpiphanyLast year we reported that the church has not recovered from the shock of the displacement ofabout two third of her membership. It is sad to know that on the 16th of January 2015, thechurch building was totally demolished by the army, including the workers residentialapartment that was attached to the church building. The church has been relocated to a plotalong Sapele road outside the mechanic village. The few worshippers remaining worshippedin open air for some weeks before they manage to put up a structure temporarily which is alsonot yet completed.St. Stephen's church has raised more than One million naira to support the building of a betterstructure on the land.The church worker posted to the church is being accommodated by St. Stephen's church.We solicit for financial help from Synod members gathered to enable us make that structure agood place to worship God. Pray for us.Revival/SpiritualityThe church organizes series of Revival programmes at intervals within the year under review.The weekly fasting and prayer programme tagged “Divine Visitation” has successfullyboosted the spiritual life of the members.EvangelismThe various groups are fully engaged in evangelism drive at intervals in their chosen venues. 5 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.St. John's Church, Oku-IsokoThis church has experienced spiritual and numerical growth in the period under review. This isas a result of the Revival programmes organized by the church workers. The 40days Lentenprogramme is also being observed by the church members.AchievementsIn the period under review, the church has acquired 20 Choir robs, new pairs of Speakers anda Wardrobe all together amounted to One hundred and ninety one thousand naira(N191,000). We are also grateful to God who has enable us to refund the sum of Two millionsix hundred and sixty thousand naira (N2, 660,000) from the loan of Five million naira given tous by the diocese.CharityThe sum of Fifty one thousand two hundred naira was spent to help those that were in need·Christ Church, 7UpThis church is a baby church and it is two years old. Though the people are few, they arespiritually sound as they carry out Crusade, fasting and prayers accompany by testimonies.The challenge is how to get a permanent site. Pray for us, come to our aidEffurun West Archdeaconry Statistical Data for the period under reviewS/N Particulars 2013 2014 • • Number of Priests 5 3 • • Number of Deacons - 1 • • Number of Catechists 2 2 • • Number of Church Teachers - 1 • • Number of Layreaders 4 4 • • Number of admitted Mother’s Union 13 14 • • Number of admittedWomen’s Guild 12 35 • • Number of Admitted Girl’s Guild 33 29 • • Number of admitted Father’s Union 2 19 • N•umber of death 6 9 • • Number of communicant 518 595 • Marriage 39 21 • •Number of confirme d members 43 75 • Number of Inquirer 39 55 • • Number of Children 180 635 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.Effurun West Archdeaconry Financial Report for the Year ended 31st December, 2014Particulars 2013 Audited 2014 AuditedIncome 1,763,501 1,777,970Expenditure 1,727,416 1,733,447Balance 270,910 188,543.77General Financial Statement for the Year ended December 31st, 2013Churche 2013 2013 2013 2014 2014 2014 s Income Expenditu Balance Income Expenditu BalancSt. 72,561,8 re 3,660,002 63,310,5 re e 83 68,901,88 82 68,428,23 5,117,6 1 9 57Stephen’sChurch 2,703,58 2,370,945 332,640 2,276,56 2,289,324 12,756of 5 8Epiphany,EffurunSt. 4,590,19 1,875,215 2,714,975 4,541,29 6,635,330 323,324John’s 0 .5 8Oku-IsokoChrist 1,087,06 234,440 852,625 772,660 292,950 479,710Church, 57UpConclusion: We thank God Almighty for His faithfulness in the midst of all the challengesfaced by the churches in the Archdeaconry. We hope to do better in the years ahead with Godhelping us. Ven. M.O.P. Olobia Archdeacon/Vicar5 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. I. EKPAN ARCHDEACONRY SYNOD REPORT FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2014 TO MARCH 2015 SUBMITTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI HELD AT ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH, OKPARA WATERSIDE FROM SATURDAY 2ND- WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY, 2015.My Lord Bishop,House of clergy & laity,Synod delegates,Ladies and gentlemen.1.0 Preamble: I must again shower praises on God and on my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ for His abundant Love and care – May His name be praised forever. Amen.2.0 Evangelism: Churches and groups took part in carrying out evangelistic crusade and witnessing in Ekpan area. Anglican Church Commissioner Road now The Transfiguration Church in conjunction with A.A.P.S Ekpan group carried out a two-day crusade on 12th-13th December 2014 where 4 souls were won to Christ. The church of the Resurrection also carried out a two-day crusade titled “Behold he comes with His glory” on 13th and 14th March 2014 where 3 souls were also won for Christ. Two by two evangelism, Care Evangelism, Morning Watch, Revivals and other indoor and outdoor programmes were effectively employed by groups and churches in this Archdeaconry to compliment the open air crusade.3.0 Home Cell Programme: This programme is very much alive in the Archdeaconry. Ekpan Area meets on every Friday at St. Peter's Church for equipping class at 5p.m. The synods formulary and injunction on “No home cell attendance no vote into PCC”, has added a new life and impetus to the programme.4.0 Food Bank: Churches in this Archdeaconry are encouraged from time to time to keep food items in their food bank. Towards this point, St. Peter's Ekpan keeps rice, oil and garri in her food bank always. Most members however, feel very shy to ask for food items from our food bank leaving it to outsiders in most cases.5.0 Women Work: The women are very active in this Archdeaconry. The women at St. Peter's church bought a bus in the year under review. However, for no serious reason some women spear headed the return of the bus back to the vehicle dealer promising to buy a new and better one but hitherto a better one has not been bought and only N500, 000.00 has been recovered from the dealer. This incident took place in July 2014. The church P.C.C has since stepped into the issue.6.0 2014 Pastoric Week: This was carried out with a powerful revival programme in June 2014. All the churches in this Archdeaconry fully participated and more than N500, 000.00 was realized. May God bless all the donors. 5 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.7.0 REPORTS FROM CHURCHES7.1 St. Peter's Church Ekpan: This church acquired 40 new pews during the year under review. Through the help of two donors two stair-way doors and vestry doors were fixed in the new church building at the cost of N168, 000.00. At the time of writing this report the church is aiming at ceiling the new church. Towards this end over N2, 000,000 has been reserved. This church also acquired a new gen set at N100, 000. This church spent over N500, 000 on charity.7.2 St. Andrew's Anglican Church New-Layout: The Church new building has been raised to gallery stage with over N1m spent on it in the year under review. However, the government has placed a stay of action on the development of the building recently due to the fact that the building plan was not originally approved. The process of the approval has been kicked started. This church also visited the orphanage, the widows & needy and gave them food materials.7.3 The Church of the Resurrection Ekpan: This church lost her musical instruments worth over one hundred thousand to thieves who broke in into the church at night. A Good Samaritan replaced them single handedly – may God bless him. A court case instituted against this church over land matters is still pending in court. Meaningful progress has not been made. Meanwhile, moves are being made to settle the matter out of court.7.4 The Transfiguration Church Commissioner Road: This church was named by the Lord Bishop in the year under review. The perennial flooding which the church has been facing over the years was brought to an end when a brother sand-filled the church with N150, 000.00. The church has started experiencing growth in membership. Musical instruments worth over N100, 000.00 were acquired by the church during the year.8.0 LIST OF MAJOR DONORSS/N NAME DESCRIPTION/CHURCH AMOUNT1. Sir & Lady Thompson Bishop’s chair- St. Peter’s N250,000 Edugbo Two hundred blocks – St. Peter’s N70,0002. Ben-Opiri Nana Two doors – St. Peters3. Engr. Francis Amadhe One double trip of sand and 100 blocks N50,0004. Chris Umukoro St. Peters N500,000 21 choir ropes – St. Peters Cash5. Mrs. Okubowei Towards the ceiling of St. Peters Donation6. A friend of St. Peters St. Andrew’s New Layout Cash7. Sir & Lady Agbeyi Donation St. Andrew’s New Layout8. Sir & Lady Austin Eder5 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.9. Mr. Promise Nwaze 2 speakers, 10 bags of rice (The Church N47,000 of the Resurrection) N150,00010. Mama Oruru Choir robe materials and electric fans – The Church of the Resurrection11. Dame Igbogidi 100 pieces of blocks (The Church of the Resurrection)12. Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan 10 plastic chairs (The Church of the Oghre Resurrection ) A drum set – The Church of the13. Mrs. Q. G. Ishokare Transfiguration A generator – The church of14. Evang. Okiki K. Transfiguration Sand filling of the church15. A friend of Transfiguration Church1.0 OBITUARY: We lost only a member during the year. He is Sir Thompson Edugbo.10. EKPAN ARCHDEACONRY STATISTICAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 2014.S/N PARTICULARS 2013 20141. Number of Clergy 3 32. Numbers of Catechists - -3. Numbers of church teachers 1 14. Number of Lay Readers 3 35. Numbers of enquirers 24 216. Numbers of Baptized persons during the year 68 57 (adult) 64 397. Numbers of baptized persons during the year 20 40 (Children) 362 3688. Numbers of confirmed person during the year 441 4709. Numbers of baptized members 827 76610. Numbers of communicant 13 2111. Numbers of Registered members12. Numbers of marriages during the year 63 (Ordinance)13. Numbers of marriages during the year (Blessing)5 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.14. Numbers of Sunday school children 503 50915, Numbers of Sunday school teachers 22 2116. Numbers admitted into M.U 5417. Numbers admitted into F.U --18. Numbers of death 5119. Numbers admitted into W.G 5 1120. Number admitted into G.G. 4 1111. FINANCIAL REPORT ON CHURCHES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DEC. 2014 (AUDITED)S/ CHURCH 2013 2013 2014 TOTAL EXPENS BALANN ES INCOME EXPENS BALAN INCOM (Income ES CE ES CE E /Bal)1. St. Peter’s 23,712,9 24,529,5 851,168 22,010, 22,861,9 20,179,25 2,682,68 53.13 37.99 .97 780 48.97 9.52 9.452. St. 8,637,91 8,293,49 339,570 7,717,5 8,057,16 8,044,624 12,538.4Andrew’s 6.05 7.38 .71 92.11 2.82 .42 03. Chu. Of 1,663,48 1,358,87 304,610 1,201,5 1,506,15 705,265 800,885the 5.00 5.00 40 0Resurrection4. The 409,334. 288,480. 120,854 178,140 298,994. 169,000.0 129,994.Transfigur 43 00 .43 43 0 43ationEKPAN ARCHDEACONRY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED31ST DEC. 2014 (AUDITED)ARCHDEACONRY 2013 2013 2014 TOTAL EXPENSES BALANCE INCOME EXPENSES BALANCE INCOME (Income/Bal) 1,614,092.23 440,823.28Ekpan 3,040,880.12 2,540,444.02 499,337.57 1,555,577.53 2,054,915.51Archdeaconry12. CONCLUSION: We cannot but continue to thank God who has remained faithful to His promise. May His name be praise forever. Amen. Ven. Joseph Ishokare Ph.D (Archdeacon)6 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. J. UGBORIKOKO ARCHDEACONRY SYNOD REPORT FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2014 TO MARCH 2015 SUBMITTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI HELD AT ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH OKPARA WATER SIDE FROM SATURDAY 2ND – WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY, 2015My Lord Bishop,Hon. Chancellor,The Registrar,Diocesan Officials,House of Clergy and Laity,Distinguished Ladies And Gentlemen.1. INTRODUCTION We are grateful to the Almighty God for His mercies, favour and Grace upon the Archdeaconry. “God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform” (A&M 181 vs 1). May His name be glorified forever and ever. Amen. We wish the President of Synod, the Rt. Rev. Christian Ide and the entire synod delegates a successful synod in the precious name of Jesus. Amen.2. GENERAL REPORT We thank God that in spite of the several challenges of the Archdeaconry; we bless God for his faithfulness. Throughout the year under review, all activities of the Archdeaconry and Diocese were duly carried out. Board meetings were held as at when due. The Archdeaconry through the AAPS held a two day crusade at the back of the Air-port and some lapse members of the churches St. Matthias' and Holy Trinity were revived. The Archdeaconry prayer band held all-night in churches quarterly. The pastoral week of the period under review was very rewarding and the Archdeaconry painted the office of the F.O and bought a computer and its table and chair for the convenience of the F.O's office from the amount of money realized. The one week pastoral activities featured revivals and seminars to boost the spiritual life of the people. The year 2014 confirmation created a big history as the lord Bishop, the father of the Diocese announced a donation of N20, 000 for himself and N300, 000 on behalf of the Diocese to boost the vicarage work of St. James Church Odibo Avenue. He who has a father must also have a mother; our mother in Israel in her mother capacity gave a personal donation of N10, 000 and N90, 000 on behalf of the women. We thank the lord Bishop and our mother in Israel for the wonderful history that a confirmation service was turned to a launching and over N500, 000 was realized. As at the time of this report the one bedroom side of the vicarage building is at the lintel level.3. REPORT FROM CHURCHES(A) ST. MATTHIAS' CHURCH UGBORIKOKO The restructuring of the Church whose foundation was laid before last year synod is still in progress. The Eastern part of the structure and the office side is now at roofing level. 6 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. The Church building work through individual donations and family thanksgiving had progressed beautifully. The vicarage also received attention in the period under review. The first stair case was placed tiled and the Curate apartment was rewired, plastered and painted. A bed and foam were also added. The Church got a new marble lectern within the period. The food bank of the Church now holds every third Sunday of the Month 'tagged HOSPITALITY SUNDAY' to add more seriousness to the system. Through the food bank and the church welfare committee the needs of some of the members were met. The sum of N300, 000 was spent on charity work in the period under review. The church under the period under review strengthened the spiritual life of the people through Evangelical Outreach to the community, Breakthrough Prayer, Morning Dew, Anointing Service, Covenant Prayers, Bible Study, Divine Intervention and Monthly revivals and all-night prayer to revive and keep the members to be spiritually alert. The Home cell, Youth Work, AAPS, ACM, Women Organization and Men Organization (Men Fellowship and fathers Union) were all active and waxing stronger.(B) ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, UGBOROKE The church of the St. John's is growing both physical and spiritually. In the period under review the church achieved a lot through individuals, groups, clans, Ethnic Nationalities and family donations. A new Guitar, Combo speaker, keyboard were bought for the worship of the Almighty God. The church building windows were changed to the modern type in Vogue and the vicarage chairs were refurnished and new curtains were bought to replace the old ones. The old church lectern was also refurnished. The church embarked on Evangelical Outreach to reach out to the immediate community and the church Bible Study, Faith Clinic, Divine Encounter, Revivals and Night Vigil were enhanced to revive the souls of members. The Women Organization, men fellowship, fathers' Union, the AYF, ACM, AAPS are all waxing stronger on a daily basis.(C) TRIUMPHANT CHURCH OVONOMO, UGBORIKOKO The church in the period under review carried out all its programmes of Evangelism, Revival, Bible Study and All-night prayers successfully. There were some new developments in the church during the period. The church is now registered for marriage; it hosted the Archdeaconry men Fellowship Convention. The Home Cell, ACM, AYF and the Women Organization are well co-ordinated and all the programme and services are given positive result to the church spiritual and physical growth.(D) ST. JAMES ODIBO AVENUE – ENEHREN The church is gradually getting her footing. Within the period under review the church had done well. The church building has been greatly improved on and a well built altar had been added. The construction of the church vicarage is now at widow level with the 6 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.help of our Bishop and our mother in Israel, the Rt. Rev and Mrs. C.E. Ide who turnedthe confirmation service held in the church into a launching arena where over N500,000(five hundred thousand naira) was raised. We appreciate the Bishop, the Diocese, OurMother in Israel and the Women Organization and others for the love demonstratedand shown to the church. May the good lord reward you all.The major constrain of the church is the location where the church is sited. The churchneeds the attention of the MEC and the assistance of all for evangelical work in theplace to enhance the physical and spiritual growth of the church and as well save thechurch land from the hands of people and land speculators.(E) HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, WATER RESOURCES This is the third major church of the archdeaconry. The church is growing faster to the glory of God with an increase in physical and spiritual strength at both church services and weekly programmes. The spiritual life of the church is carried out through Breakthrough Prayers, Divine Touch, Bible Study, Monthly All-Night Prayers, Revival activities and Diocesan Home Cell.The PCC has approved a new and more edifying church Building plan designed by theDiocesan Architect that will meet the taste of time. The Building Project will commencesoon after the Synod. Our major challenge is the terrain which is a complete swamp.We thank all church members who are already donating towards the Building project.140 bags of cement, 60 pcs of 5/8 rods and 30 pcs of ½ inch rods are in the store of theBuilding committee.(F) ST. MARK'S CHURCH, UGBOROKE The Church is growing from strength to strength with a strength of about 40 members. The church weekly activities – Bible Study, Home Cell fellowship, Revival, Fasting and Prayer and quarterly all-night prayers were very encouraging. The Church was able to buy Communion Vestment, Wardens robes and staffs through the donation of Sir Ufuoma Oberabor. The earnest need of the Church now is how to raise N10, 000,000 (ten million naira) to acquire a land to accommodate the fast growing Church. DONATIONSS/N NAMES OF DONOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT1 Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Enajekpo Iron Rods N100,000 Lectern N230,0002 Mr. & Mrs. Oniovosa Owhiri (St. Matthias’ Church) Generator 125,0003 Warri Diocese Warden Staff __ Rt. Rev C.E. Ide, Jp Choir Cross __ Hymn Books (Holy Trinity) __ Towards Vicarage Building N300,000 Towards Vicarage Building N20,0006 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. Women Organization Towards Vicarage Building N90,000 Mrs. P.O.E. Ide Towards Vicarage Building N10,000 (St. James’)4 Sir Oberabor Wardens Robes 65,000 Holy Communion 60,0005 MRS. Rita Oyibo Vestments (St. Mark’s 25,0006 Mrs. Ruth Ariemuduigho Church) 5,0007 Mr. Rita Oyibo Big Generator 5,0008 Warri Archdeaconry Women Big Keyboard9 Ugborikoko Archdeaconry 10 Packet Of Tiles 10,000 5 Plastic Chairs 3,000 Women 5 Plastic Chairs 8,00010 Evangelism Group 75,00011 Deborah Prayer Meeting 10 Plastic Chairs 23,00012 AYF 3 Plastic Chairs 15,00013 Triumphant Church Standing Fan 6,00014 Mr. John Itoje Water Tank And Stand 6,00015 Mr. John Itoje Procession Cross 25,50016 Dorcas Prayer Meeting Wardens Ropes17 General Women Big Cooking Pot 80,00018 Triumphant Church Big Cooking Pot Ceiling Of Vestry & Vicar’s 201419 Mr. Johnson Uvo Office 5 Church Building Cladding 1 2STATISTICAL REPORT 360 36S/N PARTICULARS 2013 281 Number Of Clergy 5 7152 Number Of Catechist 1 35 2 1 Number Of Church Teacher 350 43 Number Of Enquires 28 134 Number Of Baptized Infants 275 Number Of Baptized Adult 7026 Number Of Registered Members 337 Number Of Confirmees 78 Number Of Fathers’ Union Admitted 69 Number Of Mothers’ Union Admitted 1210 Number Of Women’s Guild Admitted6 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.11 Number Of Girls’ Guild Admitted 18 3612 Number Of Marriages: 83 Ordinance 13 Blessing 7413 Number Of DeathUGBORIKOKO ARCHDEACONRY CHURCHES AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORTS/N CHURCH 2013 2014 INCOME EXPENDITURE BALANCE INCOME EXPENDITURE BALANCE1 St. Matthias’, Ugborikoko 11,135,144.21 10,993,474.85 141,669.36 11,946,111.78 11,899,156.55 46,955.232 St. John’s Ugboroke 6,735,690.00 6,441,650.00 294,040.00 7,320,940.00 7,136,315.00 184,635.003 Holy Trinity, Water 3,486,435.00 3,030,865.00 455,570.00 4,293,681.00 3,769,640.00 524,041.00Resources4 Triumphant, Ovonomo 1,802,220.00 1,802,220.00 __ 2,084,382.43 1,657,382.84 426,999.595 St. James’ Odibo 769,145.00 761,725.00 7,420.00 772,225.00 799,815.00 (27,590.00)6 St. Mark’s, Ugborikoko ___ ___ __ 874,925.00 641,370.00 233,555.00UGBORIKOKO ARCHDEACONRY AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT YEAR 2013 2014Income 1,461,275.00 1,572,605.00Expenditure 1,362,269.42 1,315,458.00Balance 99,005.58 257,147.00CONCLUSIONWe give thanks to God Almighty for the grace to serve in His Vineyard in the period underreview. We are indeed very grateful to all those God used to bring to fruition the activities of allthe churches in this Archdeaconry. We shall continue to appreciate God for his mercies, care,provision, favour and enablement. May God reward all members of the Archdeaconry Boardand all that help to make the period under review a success handsomely in Jesus name.Amen. Ven. S.A.B. Ikpesa Archdeacon6 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. K. WARRI ARCHDEACONRY SYNOD REPORT FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2014 TO MARCH 2015 SUBMITTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI HELD AT ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH OKPARA WATER SIDE FROM SATURDAY 2ND – WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY, 2015My Lord Bishop, the President of Synod,My Lords Spiritual and Temporal,Diocesan Officials,Houses of Clergy & Laity,Fellow Synod Delegates,Ladies and Gentlemen.1.0 PREAMBLE: Our sincere appreciation and praise go to God Almighty for another Synod Year and the strength He has given to work in His vineyard. All honour and glory to His holy name forever.2.0 ARCHDEACONRY PROGRAMMES:2.1 2014 Pastoric Week: This was done throughout the Archdeaconry from Monday, 7th – Sunday, 13th July, 2014 with the theme, “pulling Down The Strongholds” (2 Cor. 10:4). The programme was of a tremendous blessing to all members that attended. The sum of Nine hundred and sixty eight thousand, five hundred and twenty naira (N968,520.00) was realized (Net Income).2.2 Revival: The Archdeaconry embarked on a week long revival from Monday 1st to Sunday 7th December,2014 with the theme: “Divine Restoration. It features sound biblical teachings, talk, exposition, breaking of curses and healing ministration.2.3 Home Cell: The Home Cell is growing stronger. With the new directive from his lordship many members are now scrambling to belong to one.2.4 Food Bank: The Food Bank is still struggling in this Archdeaconry. Many membersrefuse to key into it. Notwithstanding, with the few response some persons have beenaffected positively.2.5 Men Fellowship: Every effort is being put in place to make it more effective. A Chaplain in person of Revd. Canon O.S. Ojukoko has been appointed for this fellowship.2.6 Evangelism: The Archdeaconry carried out a crusade at Ugbo-Dede in January 17th and 18th,2015 with seven (7) converts won. A Church is planted there already. The AAPS Warri Zone organized a very powerful crusade at Obodo with many converts won in August 8th to 10th 2014 with the theme, “In a Time Like This”. May God continue to bless the leadership of AAPS in Jesus name. The Council of Nights Warri Diocese also organized a crusade at Omadino on the 1st November,2014 with 6 converts won 6 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. including the most eldest man in the community. We are grateful to the Council of Nights.2.7 Foundation Stone: His lordship, the Rt. Revd. C.E. Ide JP laid the foundation stone of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Omadino on the 5th January,2015. The work is in progress. The Council of Nights of Warri Diocese is single handedly building this Church. May God bless their endeavours.2.8 Survey Plan Directive: Consequent to the Diocesan directive that all Church land must be surveyed, the Archdeaconry has sponsored the survey of the land of our Saviour's Anglican Church at Ukpokiti and that of St. Matthew's Church, Oteghele.2.9 Appreciation: The Archdeaconry Board wish to thank his lordship, the Rt. Revd. C.E. Ide for his magnimity for providing over a Hundred Thousand naira (N100,000.00) to appreciate Orere-Oluba community for the piece of land, they graciously gave to build the Church free of charge. Our appreciation also goes to the Council of Nights, Warri Diocese and Sir Abulu for his doggedness towards procuring a safe place of worship for Churches in the riverine areas particularly in the Itsekiri axis.3.0 REPORTS FROM CHURCHES: We have nine Churches in this Archdeaconry and by the grace of God a new one has been added that is the Anglican Church, Ugbo-Dede.3.1 ST. PETER'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, IGBUDU-WARRI: Glory be to God, for the period under review, St. Peter's was able to carry out her usual activities of mid-week Bible Study, Wednesday Divine Encounter, Fasting & Prayer, and Welfare to members.a) Revival Programme: Lent (40 days programme) 2014 commenced on Wednesday, 5th March and ended 13th April, 2014 with the theme, “Divine Settlement”. It was heart searching programme with healing and deliverance that accompanied it. This was presided by a Holy week Revival from Monday 14th to Wednesday 16th 2014 with the theme, “I have seen the Lord”. Mrs. P.O.E. Ide (Mother-in-Israel) and Mrs. Ulonma Onyekuru ministered. Apart from the ones mentioned earlier, very eminent ministers of the Word of God were resource persons in course of St. Peter's Week of Revival with the Rt. Rev. C.O. Odutemu (Bishop of Ughelli Diocese), Ven. Justice Okoronkwo (Jos Diocese) from Monday 2nd to Sunday 8th June,2014. Three days dry fasting and prayer with the theme, “I cannot Remain Like This”; three nights of Glory and a Crossover Revival from 28th to 31st December was organized. These far reaching revivals have increased the congregational strength and spiritual awareness of the Church.b) Welfare: The welfare of members was taken as a priority. The sum of N2,248,700.00 was spent in 2014.c) Leadership Retreat: This was done at Ibru Centre, Agbarha-Otor in March,2014.d) Women Organisation: The women organization did most of her programmes in the 6 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. year under review. The four women group – Deborah, Esther, Ruth and Sarah are doing well. The women Put-A-Smile welfare package for widows and the aged is impacting positively on the Church.e) Mission & Evangelism Committee: The Committee is working hard. The AAPS, AYF, EFAC, ACM, Brigades – BB,GB &AGB, amongst others are doing wonderfully well.f) Home Cell: The Home Cell Fellowship is striving well.g) Projects: The Church expansion is near completion. Over N17,000,000.00 has been spent so far.h) Land Acquisition: The Church was able to acquire a land of 100 by 100 with a dilapidated building on it at the cost of N13,500,000.00. The work on the deed is on going.i) Youth Programme: The AYF, Precious stones, Girls Guild, G.B, B.B and A.B.G carried out their programme, from National, Diocesan to Parishlevel were done successfully. A Youth forum was held on 22nd March,2015. All the youth participated. Wonderful recommendations were made for the leadership of the Church to ponder over to better our youth.j) Disposition of Clergy: On 30th June,2014, the Revd. J.G.O. Imudje and Revd. L.U.P. Obibi were transferred to St. Andrew's Cathedral and the church of the Redeemer respectively, while the Revd. B.A. Omoko and Revd. J.O. Umukoro were brought to replace them. We are grateful to his lordship for this transfer.3.2 CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION, IYARA:By the grace of God, the Church is growing numerically and finanicially, through revivals andevangelism. The home cell ministry is in full operation.The activities of the Fathers' Union, Mothers' Union, Men Fellowship, Women Guild, Girls'Guild, A.YF., A.C.M. A.A.P.S and Boys Brigade are moving smoothly. Major constraint of theChurch is the relocation or moving of members to their building, but we thank God for them.The certificate of ownership of the land has not come, that is why we have not start the newChurch building.3.3 ALL SOUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, URHOBO ROAD, WARRI:This Church by the grace of God is growing spiritually and numerically with an average of 70members through evangelism, revival and home cell. The Church began the year withwilderness programme for the first seven days and every Wednesday of the forty days fastingprogramme in the year under review.In the period under review, the Church carried out maintenance of her floor and painting of theChurch wall which amounted toN23,850.00. Also the welfare of members were taken care ofsuch that food worth N15,000.00 were bought for widows and the needy during the Christmasseason while the sum of N33,000.00 was spent on the sick and empowerment of members.A fundraising for the purchase of a land was done and a total sum of N148,000.00 cash wasrealized with other promises. The quit notice to the Church has been withdrawn because wehave paid the rent sum of N96,000.00 for the personage in the year under review 6 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.§ Needs/Challenges: The major need of the Church is money to purchase a land to build her permanent place of worship.3.4 OUR SAVIOUR'S CHURCH, UKPOKITI: The members of this Mission Church whole heartedly thank the Almighty God for His loving kidness towards them in the year under review. May His name be praise forever. Amen. The Church activities in this period include Bible Study, Revival and weekly breakthrough prayers. They also go out for evangelism mostly in the morning, and with these the Church is touching lives in the area. Warri Archdeaconry General Women donated the sum of one hundred thousand naira (N100,000.00) to rebuild the part of the Church that collapse. Mrs. Comfort Edeki donated mixer amplifier worth N29,000.00 to the Church. Also during their harvest, the chairman of the harvest was touched by what God is doing in the riverine area and he gave the sum of two hundred and fifty thousand naira (N250,000.00) as his contribution towards the Church building project.§ Needs: The Church is in dire need of a generator to provide electrical power for the amplifier already donated as there is no light in the community. They also need finance to complete the Church building project. They are soliciting for individual and the Diocese support in this regard.3.5 ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, ODE-ITSEKIRI: The Church is in the riverine area. A new Catechist in person of Mr. Maxwell Egbejule has been posted there to man the Church. Since his arrival the Church is growing numerically and spiritually through Bible study, Revivals, Night vigils, Home Cell feloowship and house to house witnessing within the community and the neighboring villages (Inorin, Ajagba, Usele and Ugbo-dede).§ Challenges/Need: The Church is in dire need of Land.3.6 ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, OMADINO: This Church carried out the following activities in the year under review. Bible study, fasting & prayer, breakfast with the Lord programme, children Bible club and home cell fellowship every Sunday. Ash Wednesday programme was also observed to mark the beginning of the Lenten Season. The women meet once in every month for their prayer meetings. The women Conference was held from 13th – 15th February,2015 with Mrs. Okeoghene Ojukoko as their resource person. The Girl's Guild activities are not fully in place yet as a result of most of them being in School. The Council of Knight, Warri Diocese held a crusade on the 1st November,2014, where six (6) converts were won. The most eldest man in the community is among them. The Council of Knights also made it possible for His Lordship, Rt. Revd. C.E. Ide to lay the 6 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. Church building foundation on the 15th January,2015 which they promise to complete in due time.§ Challenge/Need: The Church is in of musical instrument.3.7 ST. PETER'S CHURCH, OBODO: This Mission Church is still striving. The spiritual activities embarked upon during the period under review include Bible Study, house to house visitation and evangelism, fasting & prayer, home cell fellowship and a revival programme tagged, “ Morning Touch with Jesus”. In the period under review the AAPS organized a three days crusade at Obodo community on 29th – 31st August, 2014, with 14 souls won. This has help to strengthen the Church. May God bless the AAPS abundantly.§ Challenge/Need: The Church needs two million six hundred thousand naira (N2.6m) to pay for a Land.3.8 ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH, ORERE-ULUBA: The Church is waxing strong with increase in membership. To God be the glory. The activities include evangelism drive and visitation, Revival & all-night, Home cell fellowship has two cells groups named Home A and Home B. The Church Agent has established a prayer meeting for the women. The women went out for outreach, visitation, and provide welfare assistance to some member of the community. Warri Diocese with the help of the Bishop in collaboration with MEC has givewn the sum of two hundred and fifty thousand naira (N250,000.00) to the Church for development. The money was used to build a temporal place of worship.§ Challenge/Need: The Church needs money to fence the Church Land.3.9 OTEGHELE CHURCH:We give thanks to God Almighty for his lovely kindness and care toward the Church in the yearunder review. May His name be praise forever. Amen.The above name Church is a Mission Church in the riverine area which is growing rapidlythrough the help of Evangelism, Bible study, Home cell, Revival programme and SundayService. By the grace of God the Church formerly called Oteghele Anglican Church Oteghelehas been named St. Matthew's Anglican Church by his lordship, Rt. Revd. C.E. Ide.In the period under review the Church was able to achieve the following: one (1) glassLantern, twenty (20) plastic chairs, one set of wireless micro-phone, three (3) set of altar clothand six (6) choir robes. The Church was also able to buy one (1) tipper of granite, sharp sandand maintaining of the Church site in preparation for foundation laying. The survey of theChurch land has been done. This was sponsored by the Archdeaconry. 7 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.§ Challenge/Need: The Church is in dire need of financial support to fasten the development of the Church Land to ensure that the community does not take it back from us.4.0 DEATH:We lost nine (9) of our dear members in the Archdeaconry during the period under review.They are as follows:i) Pa. Ejioforii) Mr. Aruakpor Collinsiii) Mrs. Cecilia Ogriiv) Mr. Marro Omotav) Evang. Daniel Erherhavi) Miss. Sarah Esivwenetavii) Mrs. Angelinaviii) Mr. Anthony Ikekukuix) Mr. Moses EgberiMay God grant their Souls perfect peace. Amen.5.0 STATISTICAL REPORT 2013 2014 5 4 S/N PARTICULARS 1 1 1 Number of Priest 2 4 2 Number of Deacon 4 3 3 Number of Catechist 13 13 4 Number of Church Agent 6 11 5 Number of Lay Reader 3129 1257 6 Number of Evangelist/Missionary 15 15 7 Number of Registered Members 18 18 8 Number of Mothers’ Union admitted 13 24 9 Number of Women’s Guild admitted 12 16 10 Number of Girl’s Guild admitted 173 189 11 Number of Fathers’ Union admitted 49 57 12 Number of Baptized members 2350 2407 13 Number of Confirmed members 14 Number of Communicants 27 19 15 Number of Marriages: 13 17 16 Ordinance 17 Blessing7 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.18 Number of Sunday School Teachers 42 4219 Number of death 4 96.0 FINANCIAL REPORT 2013 2014 ARCHDEACONRY INCOME EXPENSES BALANCE INCOME EXPENSES BALANCE REMARKS/N / CHURCHES 7,450,983 Audited Warri 6,987,671. .55 (533,311. 3,782,580. 3,693,462.5 Audited1 Archdeaconry 58 97) 00 8 89,117.42 Unaudited 61,540,90 UnauditedSt. Peter's 71,507,52 9 9,966,614 79,721,527 78,893,320. .00 .00 00 828,207.00 Unaudited2 Church, Igbudu 3 6,545,409 Unaudited 8.54Transfiguration 7,129,305. 583,896.2 8,472,889. 7,179,896.4 1,292,992. Unaudited 1,212,145 6 39 4 953 Church, Iyara 80 .71 Unaudited All Soul's 1,374,305. 361,380 976,215.8 1,552,756. 1,171,910.0 Unaudited4 Church, Warri 74 2 00 0 380,846.00 247,085 St. Paul's 383,470 22,090 646,919.00 396,589,00 250,330.00 Church, 297,370 65,055 50,285 585,506.00 463,510.00 121,996.005 Omadino 78,375 741,541 13,320 314,125.00 317,540.00 (3,415.00) St. Peter's6 Church, Obodo 796,745 261,315 55,204.00 598,100.00 575,030.00 23,070.00 St. Philip's 174,845 86,470 131,095.00 208,005.00 (76,910.00) Church, Orere-7 Uluba Our Saviour's Church,8 Ukpokiti St. John's Church, Ode-9 Itsekiri St. Matthew’s, 217,705.410 Oteghele 433,055 0 215,350 463,935.00 521,045.00 57,110.00 Unaudited7.0 CONCLUSIONWe give thanks to God Almighty for the grace to serve in His vineyard in the period underreview. We are indeed grateful to all those God used to support the Archdeaconry. May Godrichly bless you all in Jesus name. VEN. I.A.O. ITOMU ARCHDEACON7 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. L. WARRI EAST ARCHDEACONRY 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 SATURDAY 2ND- WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY, 2015.The lord bishop,My lords Spiritual and Temporal,Diocesan Officials,House of Clergy and Laity,Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen.IntroductionGrace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ throughoutthis synod session. May our deliberations be fruitful and further move the Church of Godforward in Jesus name. Warri East Archdeaconry join Mary to say; “He has shown strengthwith His arm; He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He has put downthe mighty from their thrones, and exalted the lowly”(Lk 1:51-52).GENERAL REPORT OF THE ARCHDEACONRYDuring the year under review, the Archdeaconry functioned maximally as expected of her.Board meetings were held regularly and the staff meeting were held from time to time, toreview our work in the Archdeaconry. All the churches participated in all the programmesespecially Ephphatha, an annual programme in the month of September. The Lenten periodwas also observed as a period of revival in all the Churches in the Archdeaconry. TheArchdeaconry hosted the Diocesan Finance Board and some other Diocesan events duringthe year under review. Our confirmation service was held in the month of October at the GoodShepherd Church. Home Cell fellowship is encouraging as members are getting used to it. Itis interesting to note that the first retirement service conducted by the Diocese was hosted bythis Archdeaconry on the 14th Day of March, 2015. at the Good Shepherd Church for Rev andMrs James O. Odiete.REPORTS FROM CHURCHES1. THE GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH To God be the glory for the resounding testimonies emanating from this parish. Certainly it is the Lord's doing nobody can take the glory to himself all the glory to the Lord whose promises never fails. We are all aware that the past few years have been critical for this parish. At the beginning of the year under review, our divine inspiration was: I CAN MAKE IT ! I WILL MAKE IT !! I HAVE MADE IT !!! Surely if one proposes our God is ever ready to perform. This is our story in this parish. We are happy to report to synod that God is doing marvelous things among us. The assessment arrears of over seven million naira (#7,000,000.00) was cleared alongside the annual assessment. With humility we are happy to report that the assessment for 2015 was cleared before 15th march, courtesy of two brethren one of them is a member 7 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.of the parish while the other was a visitor to the parish. Both of them paid the eleven millionnaira (#11,000,000.00) only. During the adult harvest, 2014, Hon &Mrs. Enahoro Eta donateda new Toyota Hummer bus to the Church. They also pledge to complete the vicarage. As at thetime of this report work was already going on in the vicarage. Our expectation is that thevicarage would be dedicated by the next anniversary of the Church. We cannot thank thiscouple enough because God raised them as a helper to His Church. Our members alsoperformed very well in every aspect of their stewardship to the Church. As usual services wereheld regularly with all the various meetings that contributed immensely to the resoundingsuccesses that have been recorded.We are happy to report that the re-roofing of the Church which has been begging for attentionfor some years now has been done. Over four million five hundred thousand naira(#4,500,000.00) was spent on the project. Furnishing of the vicar's office is ongoing. TheEmoghene Multipurpose Cooperative Society is waxing stronger and membership is on theincrease. The visitation/Counseling/ Follow-up Team ministry visits members weekly leadingto revival in the life of members. The Welfare/Charity ministry on behalf of the Churchresponded to the needs of the people and over two million naira (#2,000,000.00) was spent.The various evangelical groups were active during the year attending both local and nationalconferences. During the year under review efforts were made to reclaim some part of theswampy areas surrounding the Church. Our desire is to complete the Church building thisyear and also dedicate it.During the disposition of clergy, one of our priests was transferred, the Rev.Sam Ewhoforama,and the Rev Denis Nnamani replaced him. Rev James O.Odiete retired from active servicewhile the Rev. Daniel U.Ode was posted to us.CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER, FRANK-AILEMEN, WARRI.This Church is next to The Good Shepherd Church in the Archdeaconry with two clergymenserving there. Services were held regularly with an improvement in the attendance. Periodicalrevival and breakthrough services are held to keep the members strong spiritually andphysically. Seminars are also held with a view to educating the members especially thevarious leaders in the Church. During the year under review, the welfare/charity work wasencouraging. The Church assisted some orphans in the Church by purchasing an apartmentthat worth the sum of one million, thirty five thousand and nine hundred naira (#1,035,900.00)only. Over seven hundred and ninety eight naira, nine hundred and fifty kobo (#798,950.00)only was spent on other charity works.The biggest challenge facing the Church is the possibility of securing a nearby land to buildtheir vicarage. While efforts are on top gear at securing a land around the Church for thispurpose, the members are also appealing to the good people of this diocese to aid themfinancially. Some of the achievements recorded in the Church were the initiatives of thewomen groups of the Church who bought a landed property where they hope to build anhostel for commercial purposes.CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION, UGBORI, WARRIServices were held regularly during the year under review. The services includes cross- 7 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.over/waiting upon the Lord to kick start the New Year. Revival cum breakthrough that helpedto build the spiritual life of members was held successfully. The Church celebrated theirannual harvest that enabled them to pay part of their annual assessment. The Churchappreciates a neighbor of the Church who is helping to pay their light bills.The Church was involved in charity works during the year which gulped the sum of forty twothousand, five hundred and eighty naira (#42,580.00) only. This Church is in dire need of aland where a permanent church building can be erected. As at now the available place withinthe area is a property that is being offered at the sum of seventeen million naira(#17,000,000.00) only. The church is calling on well-meaning people of God to come to theiraid.THE NEW COVENANT CHURCH, OKITI STREET, WARRI.This church has existed for about two years and it is doing well under the leadership of theworker there. Services were held regularly during the year under review. We thank God for thegrowth in membership. During the year the church purchased some musical instruments toenhance their worship including a generator to supply power. Some group of persons donatedsome plastic chairs to the church while Evang. Mrs. P. Ejatomi donated some chairs for use inthe worker's house. During the confirmation service the church presented 17 candidates forconfirmation, 5 candidates for women's guild and 1 for Mothers' union and 1 for Girls Guild.The immediate need of the church is a land to build their permanent structure for worship.Efforts made so far had not yielded any positive result. We ask for prayers in this regard. Wecannot but thank the proprietor of Fans College for their magnanimity in playing host to thechurch since inception.FUTURE PLANSWe look forward to intensify efforts so as to acquire land for the smaller churches in thearchdeaconry that are yet to possess a permanent place of worship. Secondly, our desire is tocreate an enabling environment where our members could be economically productivethereby raising their living standard.OBITUARY1. Mrs. Theresa Idodo2. Mrs. Rosaline Onemu3. Evang. Jacob E. Etemiku4. Evang. Jonathan Eremeruwo5. Mr. Joshua Irobo6. Mrs. Abiodun Onyapia7. Madam Susanna Obrewho8. Mr. Solomon Ijoni9. Mr. Monday Eko10. Mrs. Rosaline Ojere11. Mr. Francis Oshogbo12. Mama Grace Omaye Omagbemi 7 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.APPRECIATIONOur utmost appreciation and gratitude goes to the Almighty God for finding us useful in Hisvineyard through the year under review, may His name be praised forever in Jesus name. Wethank our bishop and his wife for their Episcopal visit to us on different occasion. May the goodLord keep you relevant to your generation. Our heartfelt gratitude to all our co-labourers in thisarchdeaconry for their cooperation. We specially mention the Archdeacon's wife and theclergy wives for managing the women folk unbehalf of their husbands, May God bless yourichly. To all our members for their generous donations towards the work of God. Space hasfailed us in an attempt to mention names, may the good Lord shower His blessings upon youall.STATICAL REPORTS STATISTICSS/N NARRATION THE CHURC CHURCH NEW WARRI-0. GOOD H OF THE COVEN EAST SHEPH RESURR 1. No. of Priest ERD OF THE ECTION ENT ARCHDE 2. No. of Deacons CHURC REDEE CHURC ACONRY 3. No. of Catechists TOTAL 4. No. of Church Agent H MER H 5. No. of Lay-Reader 201 201 6. No. of Postulant 20 20 20 20 20 201 20 20 34 7. No. of Enquirers 13 14 13 14 13 4 13 14 8. No. Baptized During The Year 4 32 22 -- 1 (a) Adults -1 - -- (b) Infants 1 - 11 - 22 9. No. Confirmed During The - - - -1 11 Year 7 3 --- 10 1010. No. of Communicants - - --- 1- - - 34 - 3411. No. of Registered Members 21 10 - 42 22 3112. No. of Marriages During The 14 2 85 -2 30 11 Year 15 13 2 1 3 17 56 50 - According To 35 28 16 5 Ordinance - Blessing Of Marriage 32 34 27 28 21 22 3 17 618 65913. No. of Attendants at Sunday 0070 School Children 59 64 36 37 31 28 17 18 474 123 9278 75 3 17 3 - 20 13 8 7 - - 22 9 5- - -5 14 19 18 15 29 33 - 49 354 430 01577 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.14. No. of Sunday School Teacher 7 15 8 8 1 1 - 3 16 2715. No. Admitted to Mothers’ 6 13 1 2 - - - 1 7 16Union during the Year16. No. Admitted to Women’s 6 10 5 2 - - 1 5 12 17Guild during the Year17. No. Admitted to Girls’ Guild 5 2 8 10 2 - 5 1 22 13during the Year18. No. Admitted to Fathers Union - 1 - - - - - -- 1during the Year19 No. of Deaths During The Year 15 6 4 4 2-- 12 FINANCIAL REPORTS WARRI EAST ARCHDEACONRY (AUDITED)Bal. B/F 2013 2014Income 404,956.00 245,152.00Total 1,575,415.00 4,349,380.00Expenditure 1,980,371.00 4,594,532.00Balance 1,735,218.00 4,161,205.88 245,152.23 433,326.00 THE GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH (AUDITED)Bal. B/F 2013 2014Income 93,148.00 2,988,494.00Total 33,282,290.00 40,990,535.00Expenditure 33,375,438.00 43,979,029.00Balance 30,386,944.00 42,174,504.00 2,988,494.00 1,804.525.00 CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER (AUDITED)Bal. B/F 2013 2014Income 798,367.18 1,019,658.60 17,740,263.58 19,004,620.83Expenditure 18,759,022.18 20,024,279.43Balance 17,740,263.58 17,450,408.26 1,019,658.60 2,575,871.177 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. CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION (AUDITED)Bal. B/F 2013 2014Income 531,900.00 361,107.00Total 1,094,910.00Expenditure 1,626,810.00 1,057,990.00Balance 1,265,098.00 1,419,097.00 361,712.00 1,298,084.49 121,012.51 THE NEW COVENANT CHURCH (AUDITED)Bal. B/F 2013 2014Income ----------------- 6,204.00TotalExpenditure 50,824.00 1,473,720.00Balance 50,824.00 1,479,924.00 44,620.00 1,133,624.00 6,204.00 146,300.00 VEN. EMMANUEL O. AGBAWE JP ARCHDEACON7 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. M. WARRI WEST ARCHDEACONRY SYNOD REPORT FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2014 TO MARCH 2015 SUBMITTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI HELD AT ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH OKPARA WATER SIDE FROM SATURDAY 2ND – WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY, 2015PREAMBLE: We give thanks to God for His protection, blessings and guidance over us to bepart of this synod. To Him be all the glory and adoration forever more – Amen.REPORT FROM WARRI WEST ARCHDEACONRYDuring the year under review, Warri West Archdeaconry developed numerically, spirituallyand in infrastructure that it split into two Archdeaconries. The new Archdeaconry (WarriCentral) is to be inaugurated in June 2015.REPORT FROM CHURCHES(1) ST. JAMES CHURCH, OJABUGBE: The 2 storey investment house of this church comprising of 8 numbers of 2 bedroom flats, 2 bed sitters and Women Kitchen is almost completed. The foundation of this project was laid on 6th September, 2013. Tenants are already occupying the Ground Floor. The first floor is almost ready for occupation while plastering and finishing work is on at the last floor. This church sank two borehole, one for the investment house while the other is for church use in the church compound. Various Revivals programmes including the 40 days Lent period, were done. The Divine Connection Programme introduced since 2013 is greatly helping the church. This programme holds every Monday. Midyear Revival Programme, Beginning the year with God, End of year Revival Programmes and regular All Night Prayers are held in this church.(2) ST. PAUL'S AGBARHA – WARRI: This church carried out various spiritual programmes such as walking with the Lord, wilderness with the Lord, Victory Moment, Midyear Revival, Operation Carry your Own etc. This church purchased one keyboard at the cost of (N270,000.00) only.(3) CHRIST THE KING CHURCH: This church is now an Archdeaconry Headquarter. The Vicar of this church was also preferred an Archdeacon. The inauguration of this new Archdeaconry will be in June 2015. This church also received a trained Catechist to assist in the Pastoral work in this parish. This church organized various revival programmes such as Atmosphere of Restoration, Good Morning Holy Spirit, Ephata, Prayer Convocation, All Night Vigil, Bible Study etc.(4) ST. MARK'S CHURCH OTOR-OKERE: This church in the year under review experienced a tremendous revival through the spiritual programmes such as Open Heavens, General Church Revival Prayers. Members of this church have been donating towards the decking of the church building 7 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.which will commence soon. This church also sank a Bore Hole for the Okere-UrhoboCommunity residents to fetch water. This has been of great help and means ofEvangelism in the community. This church also assisted the Okere-Urhobo Communityin opening the community link road which has been blocked and abandoned. It ispresently being called, St. Mark's Link Road.(5) ST. THOMAS CHURCH IDIAREGBE: This is a growing and developing church. This church received a resident Priest posted to them for the first time in January 2015. The church building project is still on. The decking of this church will be done this year to enable the church have gallery. This church needs financial support. Various spiritual and revival programmes such as Eagles gathering, monthly revival, breakthrough service, general fasting every Friday are being organized by this church.(1) CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION, TOKAN STREET, OFF WILLIE STREET: This church is waxing stronger spiritually. The zeal and cooperation of the members of this church is worthy of emulation. The building of this church has reached lintel level. Fence has been put on one side of the land of the church. The sand filling of the church is still on. We pray that this church shall be roofed before the end of this year. This church is to host the 2015 confirmation service of Warri West Archdeaconry.(2) ST. JUDE'S CHURCH EGBEMENE: This church is building a new church with planks and aluminum due to the nature of the land – (saw dust land). This is being done with support from individual donations and the women of the Archdeaconry.(3) CHAPEL OF THE KING OF KINGS: This chapel is in the palace of the king of Agbarha Kingdom in Warri. He and the family constitute the membership of this chapel. FINANCIAL REPORT OF WARRI WEST ARCHDEACONRY 2013 2014S/ Churches Income Expenditur Balance Income Expenditur Balancene e1. St. James, 51,730,868 55,440,593 - 60,322,110 56,366,371 3,955,73Ojabugbe .10 .90 3,709,725 .58 .19 9.39 .802. Christ the 14,819,050 14,775,397 43,653.00 11,336,292 11,153,625 182,667.King, Essi L/O .00 .00 .00 003. St. Paul’s 10,973,146 9,996,260. 976,886.0 10,302,138 9,646,810. 655,328.Agbarha, .00 00 0 .00 00 00Warri4. St. Mark’s 4,006,920. 4,004,420. 2,500.00 2,626,095. 2,450,450. 175,645.Otor-Okere 00 00 00 00 005. St. Thomas, 2,468,195. 2,294,059. 174,135.6 2,162,865. 1,796,226. 366,638.Idiaregbe 00 37 3 00 88 126. Church of theAscension 3,054,375. 2,963,925. 90,449.26 3,233,300. 3,067,325. 165,975.Tokan Street 00 74 00 00 008 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.7. St. Jude’s 219,660.00 184,796.00 34,864.00 346,190.00 278,548.00 67,642.0Egbemene 08. Chapel of the 310,880.00 299,510.00 11,370.00 273,252.00 294,620.00 -King of Kings 21,368.0 0 CHURCHES FINANCIAL REPORTWarri West Income 2013 Balance Income 2014 BalanceArchdeaconry 2,190,395.00 Expenditure -665,698.33 2,325,057.56 Expenditure 506,293.67 2,856,093.33 1,818,763.89WOMEN AND YOUTH WORKThe Women's work in the Archdeaconry under the leadership of the Archdeacon's wife, Mrs.O.B. Ejemrae is growing and waxing stronger. All the Diocesan, Archdeaconry and ParishProgrammes are being attended. The Women of St. James bought a Brand new 18 seaterBus at the cost of N6.2 Million Naira. The first brand new vehicle in the history of St. JamesChurch. The Youths are waxing stronger. The A.Y.F of St. James also bought a Tokunbo 18Seater bus at the cost of N1.6 Million Naira during the period under review.DONATIONSVarious persons donated in Cash and Kind to the Churches in this Archdeaconry. Some wishto remain anonymous.S/n Names Church Items Donated1. Mrs. Joy Orotu St. Marks Otor-Okere Sinking of a Borehole for St. Marks Church2. Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel St. James Ojabugbe 40 Ceiling FansApinoko3. Mr. Saturday Kosile St. James Ojabugbe 1 Cow for Adult Harvest Celebration4. Mr. Samuel Fagene St. Paul’s Agbarha 3 Pews5. Mr. Emmanuel Okwu St. Paul’s Agbarha 1 Set of drum6. Mrs. E. Efenarho St. Paul’s Agbarha I Choir Cross, 1 table Gas Cooker and 1 big size Ox Fan7. Bro. Frank Brume St. Paul’s Agbarha I Big Size Ox Standing Fan8. Hon. Power Bagor St. Paul’s Agbarha 2 pair of Microphone and Microphone standDEATH: The following persons were called to Eternal rest during the period under review.S/N NAMES CHURCH1. Mrs. Charity Ileleji St. James Church Ojabugbe2. Mr. Philip Okoro St. James Church Ojabugbe3. Pa. Peter Ovwovwadia St. James Church Ojabugbe8 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.4. Madam Wesike Odjiphro St. James Church Ojabugbe5. Juliana Ighorhiohwounu St. James Church Ojabugbe6. Mrs. Jane Emavwodia St. James Church Ojabugbe7. Mrs. Mary Ebeh St. Paul’s Agbarha8. Mr. Samuel Onoriobe Christ the king9. Mrs. Stella Obukohwo St. James Church Ojabugbe10. Mrs. Ayeta Akpobome St. James Church Ojabugbe11. Mrs. Florence Efegbere St. James Church Ojabugbe12. Mrs. Beatrice Ikimoni St. James Church OjabugbeWe pray that their Souls will rest in perfect peace. Amen. STATICAL REPORT 2013 2014 7 8S/N PARTICULARS 2 21. Number of Clergy 2 22. Number of Catechists 502 5253. Number of Church Teachers 152 1574. Number of Enquirers 1,702 1,7205. Number of Baptized Adults 92 1046. Number of Registered Members 7 247. Number of Confirmees 49 668. Number Admitted to Mothers’ Union 38 699. Number Admitted to Women’s Guild 2 610. Number Admitted to Girls’ Guild 121 13311. Number Admitted to Fathers’ Union12. Number of Baptized Infants 31 3213. Number of Marriages: 42 20a. According to Ordinance 732 748b. Blessing of Marriage 88 9014. Number of Sunday School Children 15 1215. Number of Sunday School Teachers 32 3616. Number of Deaths17. Number of LayreadersCONCLUSIONWe give glory to God for another year in Warri West Archdeaconry. I am grateful to the Bishopand Wife for their Episcopal leadership. I appreciate all the Priests and their Wives especiallythose serving in Warri West Archdeaconry. All the Catechists, Church Teachers, Layreaders,8 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.Church members, the F.O, the Clerks in various churches in Warri West Archdeaconry andthe Drivers for their support during the year under review. Many thanks to my Wife – Mrs. O.B.Ejemrae for her leadership of the Women in the Archdeaconry and support of the work in WarriWest Archdeaconry. God will bless you all.We pray that the Lord will keep and protect us till next synod. VEN. F.O. EJEMRAE ARCHDEACON 8 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. N. WARRI SOUTH ARCHDEACONRY SYNOD REPORT FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2014 TO MARCH 2015 SUBMITTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI HELD AT SAINT MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, OKPARA WATER SIDE FROM SATURDAY 2ND TO WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY, 2015.MY LORD BISHOP, AND PRESIDENT OF SYNOD,MY LORDS SPIRITUALAND TEMPORAL,DIOCESAN OFFICIALS,HOUSES OF CLERGYAND LAITY,DISTINGUISHED LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,PREAMBLE: We thank God for His inestimable mercies and immeasurable blessings Hebestowed upon us. May His name be praised for ever. Amen.ARCHDEACONRY REPORT:(a) PASTORAL WEEK: This Archdeaconry Pastoral week was successfully observed from Monday 29th Sept. to Sunday 5th Oct 2014 with the theme: “Living in God's Glory”.(b) AID TO MISSIONARY CHURCH: The Archdeaconry aided St. Luke's Anglican Church, Ifiekporo with the sum of two Hundred Thousand Naira Only (N 200,000).(c) SOCIETIES & GROUP: All the groups and societies such as A.A.P.S., A.Y.F., A.C.M., Mothers Union, Women Guild, Girls Guild, Boys Brigade, Deliverance and Healing Unit (D.H.U.) are doing well.(d) A NEW ARCHDEACONRY OFFICIAL CAR: A new official car was bought for the Archdeacon at One Million Six Hundred Thousand Naira Only (N1600000.00). The old car was sold at Three Hundred Thousand Naira Only (N300000.00), which was part of the money used for the buying of the new car.REPORT FROM CHURCHESST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH, OGUNU WARRI:(a) EVANGELISM/REVIVAL: A lot of revival Services were conducted and two-by-two evangelism holds every last Sunday of the month.(b) YOUTH ACTIVITIES: The youth are allowed to lead a Church Service once in a month. They hold their normal weekly activities regularly.(c) HOME CELL: The Parish, now Ogunu Zone operates a functional home cell.(d) CHARITY: The Church under her welfare package embarks on empowering member to start a small scale business of (N10000) Ten Thousand Naira Only Five members have benefited from it. Three others were helped with (N5000) Five Thousand Naira Only each, and one was aided with (N3000) Three Thousand Naira Only. 8 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.(e) THE CHURCH VICARAGE/ BUILDING PROJECT: The building project is in progress. A casted sewage pit and three toilets attached to the Church were completed. The tilling of the Church gallery was done. LIST OF DONORS TOWARD THE SEWAGE PITS/N NAMES DESCRIPTION AMOUNT =N240,0001. Evang. Dr.& Mrs. Granite =N7,500JohnbulMariere =N7,5002. Mr. Martins Okukere Toilet facilities =N10,000 =N5,0003. Evang. &Evang. Dr. Mrs. Jeroh =N7,500 =N38,000E. =N103,000 =N350,0004. Madam Ayawere W. sewage pit5. WilliansAkpovire6. Mr. & Mrs. Akudo Toilet facilities8. Mr. & Mrs. Orugha. sewage pit9. Eng. Bons Toward the building project10. Evang. Dr. &MrsJohnbulMariere Towards the payment of assessmentMARRIAGES: In the year under review the Lord who instituted marriage was good and kindto four of our brethren who had their wedding within this period. Two were Holy Matrimony andtwo were blessed marriage. They are:S/N NAMES MARRIAGE DATE DESCRIPTION1. EguonorEdafeadjeke& Joseph Holy Matrimony 20th September Kogbo 2014 Blessed Marriage 20th December2. EjiroOkobiebi&Daniel Okie 2014 7th December3. Igho F. Edojah 2014 4th January 20154. Oghenefegor&Igho StephenOBITUARYThe following persons were translated from saint militant to saint triumphant in St. Matthew'sChurch, Ogunu.1. Chief Fredrick Asayama2. Mr. James Okukere3. Mrs. Comfort Idolor.May their souls rest in perfect peace.8 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.ALL SAINT CHURCH AIRPORT ROAD, WARRI.(1) WORSHIP LIFE: The church within this period held service of revival programmes –BEGINNING THE YEAR WITH JESUS (21 Day), GETHSEMANE (40DAYS).(2) RETREATS, SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES: They were tenaciously sponsored for the edification of the spiritual life of members.(3) BUILDING PROJECT: The church project building is in rapid progress.(4) HOSTING OF DIOCESAN WOMEN CONFERENCE: The Church in collaboration with the Archdeaconry hosted the 2014 Diocesan women conference successfully.(5) MISSION WORK: St. Mark church, Ijala the church Mission station received much care from the Church. The vicarage building project is near completion.(6) OBITUARY: Mr. Reginald Onuegbu joined the saint triumphant.(7) DONATION:S/N NAMES DONATION1. Sir Dr. Lady UjuNwobi N 450,000. For Western Door2. Engr. & Mrs. Victor N 450,000 For Northern Door OnwudinjoST. ANDREW'S CHURCH UGBUWANGUE, WARRI1. SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES: The Church held different kinds of revival programmes which has elevated the church greatly(1) HOME CELL: Home cell is growing in Ugbuwangue.(2) CHURCH BUILDING: The Church building project is progressing rapidly.(3) CONFIRMATION 2014: This Archdeaconry confirmation service was held in the Church successfully.DONATION Description Marble Altar TableS/N Names Photocopy Machine, Computer Set, Lectern1. Chief &Mrs. OsiobeOkotie and Tiles for the Altar and Vestry.2. Mr. & Mrs. G. Atigan Marble Baptismal Font (5) Altar Chairs3. Dr. Mrs. OmawumiUrhobo (1)Altar Chair4. Mr. & Mrs. Aramabi (1)Altar Chair5. Sir & Lady Abigor Trips of Sand6. Rev. & Mrs. TojuOburoh7. Chief Fred Ogbe8 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.ST. LUKE'S CHURCH IFIEKPOROThis is a mission station. The Church still worship in a temporary site owned by a member. TheChurch is securing a permanent site with the help of M.E.C. The church still need the sum of(N500000) Five Hundred Thousand Naira to complete the payment for the land. For securitypurpose, the members erected pillars round the land, following the boundaries.S/N NAMES DONATION1. Mr. Stephen Umukoro2. Mrs. E. Oruru Three Ceiling Fans3. Mr. Omas4. The Church Women One Ceiling fan5. The Warri South Archdeaconry6. M.E.C. One Ceiling Fan One Ceiling Fan Renting accommodation (N200,000) Land purchase (N200,000)LIST OF DONORSST. MARK'S CHURCH IJALAThis is a mission station.(1) Church / Vicarage building project: The Vicarage building, being handled by All Saints Church Airport Road is almost completed. While the Church building is still at D.P.C. Level because of financial constraint.(2) Appreciation: We sincerely appreciate All Saint Church Airport Road Warri for single- handedly built a Vicarage for the Church.DONORS:S/N Names Description Amount1. Evang. Dr. & Mrs. J. Toward Diocesan N 205,000 Assessment MariereWe also thank God for the above mentioned family who paid the 2015 Diocesan Assessmentof the church completely.REPORT FROM THE ANGLICAN CHURCH AJA-ETAN1. APPRECIATION: This is a mission station. The Church has acquired a piece of land on which a temporary structure has been erected. They were able to achieve this through the help of M.E.C which gave them the sun of Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira Only (N250,000.00) and St. Matthew's Church Ogunu which also helped them with the sum forty thousand naira only (N40,000). Other also assisted the Church were Mrs. Caroline Ekomadaye who made a glass lectern for them and Mrs. Okukere who donated Five plastic chairs for the Church.8 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.WARRI SOUTH ARCHDEACONRY FINANCIAL REPORT (AUDITED)INCOME EXPENDITU BALANCE INCOME EXPENDIT BALANCE2013 RE 2013 2014 URE 2014 2013 2014N2,798,225 N2,166,798.0 N631,427.00 N3,811,833.1 N3,684,04 N127,791..00 0 5 1.19 96FINANCIAL REPORT OF CHURCHES IN WARRI SOUTH ARCHDEACONRYNAME OF INCOME EXPENDI BALANC INCOME EXPENDI BALANCCHURCH 2013 TURE E 2014 TURE E 2013 2013 2014 2014St. Matthew’s 9,026,647 8,984,461 42,186.2 11,312,85 11,297,0 15,847.2Ogunu .99 .70 9 1.29 04 9All Saint Airport 37,646,04 39,933,30 919,675. 42,658,35 41,691,6 966,684.Road 8.48 1.21 95 5.40 70.59 81St. Andrew’s 5,963,987 5,399,370 564,617. 592,568.6 587,304. 5,264.10Ugbuwangue .35 . 39 0 50St. Luke’s 201,300 141,800 59,500 274,555 239,215 35,340IfiekporoSt. Mark’s Ijala 477,260 398,605 78,665 332,415 299,680 32,735Aja-Etan Church 45,345 7,500 37,845 94,880 86,200 8,680S/N NAMES OBITUARY1 Chief Fredrick Asayama2 Mr. James Okukere CHURCH3 Mrs. Comfort Idolor St. Matthew’s Ogunu4 Mr. Reginald Onuegbu St. Matthew’s Ogunu St. Matthew’s Ogunu All Saint Airport Road WARRI SOUTH ARCHDEACONRY STATISTICAL REPORTS/N PARTICULARS 2013 20141. No. of Clergy 7 72. No. of Catechists 2 23. No. of Church Teacher - -4. No. of Commissioned Evangelists - 135. No. of Lay Readers 15 156 No. of Baptized (a) Adults 52 23 81 50 (b) Infants 1371 10017. No. of Registered members 38 288. No. Confirmed - 129. No. Admitted into Women Guild - 1310. No. Admitted into Mothers Union - 2911. No. Admitted into Girls Guild8 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.12. No. Admitted into Fathers Union 1 --13. No. Marriage (a)According Ordinances 20 13 3 5 (b) Blessing of Marriage 662 76114. No. of Sunday School children 222 815. No. of Enquirers 25 5116. No. of Sunday School teacher 1232 90017. No. of Communicants 10 418. No. of DeathsCONCLUSIONWe appreciate God for His enabling grace and the priests and other workers their unflinchingsupport. The Lord has been faithful and blessed us in every ramification of life. We hope forthe Lord's transforming visitations and divine manifestations in the year ahead. May we havea successful synod deliberation in Jesus name. VEN. JACOB O. LUYA (JP) ARCHDEACON,WARRI SOUTH ARCHDEACONRY8 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. O. WARRI SOUTH WEST ARCHDEACONRY SYNOD REPORT FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2014 TO MARCH 2015 SUBMITTED TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI HELD AT ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH OKPARA WATER SIDE FROM SATURDAY 2ND – WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY, 2015The President of SynodMy lords Spiritual & TemporalThe Houses of Clergy and LaitySynod DelegatesLadies and Gentlemen1. PREAMBLES: We thank God for His immeasurable Love, Mercy and grace He has afforded us both to report and participate in the 2015 Synod of our great Diocese of Warri. We are overwhelmingly grateful to his lordship,The Rt. Revd. Christian Esezi Ide (JP), and the entire Diocese of Warri for graciously granting us a place among the clergy in active service and to function in that capacity. The synopsis of Warri South West Archdeaconry report is as follows:2. ACTIVITIES: The zest and pragmatism with which the Churches in the Archdeaconry actively engaged in various programmes and projects impacted positively on the members with the attendant magnitude of fruitful results. This is evidently clear in the numerical, Spiritual and Financial growth and material development of the churches.2(a) Assessment/Levies: All the Churches in the Archdeaconry religiously fulfilled their financial obligations to the Diocese in the year under review.(b). Home Cell: The adroitness and positive approach of our priests, catechists, home cell shepherds and servants as we last reported has yielded noticeable growth and improvement with new home cells added to the number of the previous year.(c). Sunday school: We have also recorded great improvement in our adult Sunday School program as we still maintain the group by group meeting in consonance with the 2012 Synod resolution.(d). Financial Assistance to Smaller Churches: Within the period under review the Archdeaconry spent the sum of One hundred and fifty thousand naira (N150, 000)only to build a temporary tent of worship for the New Anglican Church, Edjeba within the compound of Engr. David Uyamasi. The Archdeaconry also spent the sum of Forty thousand naira (N40, 000) only to assist in the renovation of the temporary structure of St. Philip`s Ang. Church, Ubeji, the sum of Fifteen thousand one hundred and forty naira (N15, 140) only to defray the medical bill of the family of the Catechist at St. Philip`s Ubeji(e) Youth Service: In the spirit and obedience to the 2014 synod resolution the Churches in the Archdeaconry allowed the youth to feature on particular Sundays wherein the 9 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. youths conducted services, read lessons, presented drama and also preached. We look forward for more of this in subsequent years(f) PRISON VISITATION: The Archdeaconry Follow up Team embarked on prison visitation on three different occasions. The churches donated clothes, foodstuff and plates and spoons for this purpose. The Archdeaconry spent the sum of thirty –five thousand naira(#35, 000) for the purchase of bibles and medical treatment for two inmates.(g) VISION 2015: Archdeaconry Evangelism at Edjebaand Ubeji, Youth Gathering at Egbokodo.3. REPORT FROM CHURCHES OUR SAVIOUR'S ANGLICAN CHURCH OKURODE -URHOBO WARRIACTIVITIES. This church catered for the spiritual needs and growth of the flocks of Christ byorganizing and committing members for full participation in the following programmes in theyear under review:1. PERIODICAL REVIVAL/EVANGELISM:a. Divine Encounter on Wednesdays:. (b)Jesus Solution Hour on Saturdays is effectively attracting non Anglicans in the neighbourhood. (c)Two by two Evangelism: This is yielding Fruitful results.SEMINARS:These were organized for the youths and parents. The Vicar also meets every fourth nightwith the youth in a programme tagged “SINGLES MINGLE”.ACHIEVEMENT/PROJECTS:i. Official foundation laying ceremony of the church's Vicarage and Parsonage on 11th December, 2014.ii. Successful dedication of Our Saviour's Church Building and Vicarage by his lordship Rt. Revd C.E. Ide (JP) on 31st January, 2015.iii. Erection of a structure for teenagers' Sunday school/garage. The sum of four hundred thousand naira (N 400,000) was spent on this project.CHARITY: A total Sum of Three Hundred and Seventy Eight Thousand Three Hundred naira(N378, 300) was spent on welfare/charity in addition to a functional Food Bank.DONATIONS: We are grateful to the followings for their donations towards the progress of thechurch. 9 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.S/N NAMES ITEMS1. Evang. & Mrs. P. Ireh Projector2. Mr. & Mrs. OdugbesanOlushola Office Plasma3. Mr. & Mrs. Umukoro 2 Plastic Chairs4. Building Committee 1 door5. Anonymous Trips of sand3:2 ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, EDJEBA WARRI3:2:1 ACTIVITIES:3:2:1 (A) Thequick response of our Bishop in sending another priest to this Church after the death of her former vicar went a long way toconsole and re-organisethe people. The following functional programmes and revivals helped to revitalize and enspirit this Church within thisperiod viz: Divine Encounter that is held every Wednesday, Ephphata (21days):Gethsemane (40 days fasting & prayer) beginning the year with God (7 days))Mid-year cross-over (7 days), Ebenezer (14 days) and Praise night the Church3:2:2 ACHIEVEMENT/PROJECTS: Within the period under review the Church recorded thefollowing achievements:i. Renovation of the vicarage with the sum of One hundred thousand Naira (#100, 000),ii. Renovation of an apartment for a catechist with the sum of Twenty thousand naira (#20, 000) iii. Purchase of new musical instruments with the sum of Two hundred and twenty thousand (#220, 000)iv. Purchase of plasma television for the children's chapel with the sum of Fifty thousand naira(#50,000) v. purchase of a Generator with the sum of Seventy thousand naira(#70, 000) vi.Charity: The church spent the sum of Three hundred and twenty five thousand (#325, 000) on charitable works.3:2:4 OBITUARY: With deep emotions and a great sense of lose we report to Synod the death of one of our Priest the late Revd. Humphrey D. Nwaigwe who was the Vicar of St. Paul`s Church, Edjeba. He died about three weeks before the 2014 synod when we had already sent our synod report for the year. Our unalloyed gratitude goes to the Diocesan Clergy / Wives and members of the diocese for the various roles they played in the burial activities and also for consoling the family. We put on record that His lordship graciously gave the wife employment as a Financial Officer in our diocese to enable her carter for herself and the children. We thank the Bishop also for fulfilling promptly all the financial obligations of the diocese to the family of the deceased. We also thank Chief (Mrs.) Mowoe a member of St. Paul's Church, Edjeba for giving Scholarship to the three Sons of the late Priest.9 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. We also regret to announce the death of Mr. R. Ejumedia, a member of the church Maytheir soul rest in peace.DONATIONS: We thank the members of this church who donated various items/amount ofmoney to the church. A member (Anonymous) donated a keyboard; Mrs P. Ojuya donated aDVD player, while members generally donated the sum of Three hundred and fifty thousandnaira (N350,000).3:3 CHRIST THE KING`S ANGLICAN CHURCH EGBOKODO This church is really growing fast in every dimension with a resident priest in the person of Revd. FridayErerene sent there since July,2014.ACTIVITIES:The church has come up with well-structured programmes that have impacted positively o nthe members and non-Anglican Christians in the Community. Such as;i. A two weeks Revival “OPERATION POSSESS YOUR POSSESSION” ii.A 21 days Revival “O GOD CHANGE MY LEVEL” iii.“SEPTEMBER TO REMEMBER” A one month revival. iv. “I MUST END THIS YEAR WELL” a one month revival for December, 2014 v. A 100 days fasting programme Tagged “ALL ROUND PROSPERITY” which commence from 10th of January, 2015. vi .40 days of Glory which is held at the period of lent Tagged: “A WALK WITH GOD”vii. “DIVINE SETTLEMENT”: A weekly programme held every Wednesday.ACHIEVEMENTS:a. CHURCH LAND: The purchase of a piece of land measuring 100 x 80 feetat the cost of N3,100,000.00(Three million, one hundred thousand naira) only. The land has been surveyed and the deeds duly prepared and signed.ii. PROJECT: We are glad to inform Synodof the successful foundation laying ceremony of the church building and Vicarage on 30th November,2014. Both buildings are now at DPC level. So far, a total sum of N2.8million has been spent on the project.The church successfully hosted the 2014 Archdeaconry Confirmation.iii. The church also purchased the following items during the year under review:a. A Generator costing N80,000 (b). Musical instruments costing N220,000APPRECIATION: We heartily thank our i. Bishop, The Rt. Revd,C.E. Ide (JP) on behalf ofthe Diocese for releasing the sum of Three million two hundred thousand naira(N3,200,000) only for the purchase of a piece of land. Our thanks also goes to ii.SirEmmanuel Abulu (Arc) who drew the plans for our building projects free of charge. Inthe same vein, we thank Barr.Ataine for the preparation of the deed. We thank all andsundry who contributed towards this project in cash and kind. iii.We thank the A.A.P.S. Warrizone for organizing a crusade at Egbokodo. Three persons where won to Christ. 9 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.3:4. ST. PHILIP CHURCH, UBEJI ACTIVITIES:The Church carriedout several activities such as: Hour of restoration every Wednesday,Morning break through, Monthly vigils, Revivals services, visitation and Home cell meetingse.t.c. The church also observed the forty days lent with teaching and revivals sermons withattendant miracles and testimonies3:4:2 ACHIEVEMENT: The church renovated her temporal structure which used to beflooded during the raining season with sum of one hundred and eighty thousand naira(N180,000). The church spent the sum of fifty thousand naira (N50,000) in constructing atoilet.3:4:2(B)Evangelism: The Church organized crusade and two by two Evangelism, threepersons were won to Christ during the year.3:4:3 DONATIONS: - 1 Small Generator1. Mrs. O.G. Emoghene3:4:4. HOPE ALIVE: We are happy to report to Synod after due consultations from those whomatters we have discovered that we stillhave not less than five acres of the original land of St.Phillip's church which can be restored with less financial out lay than we had feared.Consultations are still on at the time of reporting.3:4:5 APPRECIATION: We thank the Archdeaconry for paying the Catechist house rent.We thank the Venerable R.O.Emoghene for his fatherly care upon the Church.3.5 NEW CHURCH, EDJEBAThis is a preaching station. We thank Engr. David Iyamasi for giving us a space in hiscompound as a starting point to grow this churchWARRI SOUTH WEST ARCHDEACONRY GENERAL STATISTICAL DATAS/N NARRATION ARCHDEACONRY 2013/2014 2014/20151. Number of Clergy2. Number of Catechist 343. Number of Workers 224. Number of Lay Readers / Evangelist 755. Number of Baptized Infant 14 10 32 219 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.6. Number of Baptized Adult 30 187. Number of Registered members 485 4318. Number of confirmed candidates 42 319. Number Admitted into Women Guild10. Number Admitted into Mother`s Union -511. Number Admitted into Girls Guild 4112. Number Admitted into Father’s Union 15 1813. Number of Communicant 3214. Number of Marriage (Ordinance) 305 22715. Number of Marriage (Blessing) 10 316. Number of ACM Children 4117. Number of ACM Teacher 328 30618. Number of Home Cell 15 2019. Number of Adult Sunday School Teachers 26 3520. Number of Follow-up Team 21 2221. Number of Death 15 1722. New Converts -2 34 19 WARRI SOUTH WEST ARCHDEACONRYGENERAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 2014S/N NAME OF CHURCHES INCOME EXPENSES INCOME EXPENSES BALANCE 2013 2013 2014 2014 20141 Our Saviour’s Anglican 21,516,005.1 20,660,017.77 18,839,598.73 18,283,917.4 555,681.33 Church(audicted A/C) 602. St. Paul Edjeba 4,847,883.40 4,838,615.57 4,994,189.96 40,070.56 4,954,119.403. Christ the King Egbokodo(audicted A/C) 1,693,762.18 1,296,672.24 2,774,929.94 13,844.62 2,761,085.324. St. Philip’s Ubeji 437,385.00 340,692.09 563,782.61 45,584.45 518,198.169 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. WARRI SOUTH WEST ARCHDEACONRYFINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER,2014(AUDICTED A/CS/ ARCHDEACONRY INCOME EXPENSES INCOME EXPENSES BALANCEN 2013 2013 2014 2014 20141 Warri South West 1,663,209.25 Archdeaconry 1,579,829.0 5,762,829.24 5,579,363.01 183,466.23 2 Ven. Raphael Oghenemega Emoghene Archdeacon.9 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. 5. REPORTS FROM CHAPELS. A. CHAPEL OF THE ADVENT NNPC HOUSING COMPLEX; EKPANSYNOD 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, 2015My Lord Bishop,My Lord Spiritual and Temporal,Diocesan Officials,Houses of Clergy and Laity,Fellow Synod Delegates,Ladies & Gentlemen.INTRODUCTION:We are deeply grateful to God Almighty for His goodness and mercy upon our lives as individualsand as a Diocese and we are also thankful to the Almighty God for the opportunity and grace toserve in His Church. We congratulate our able and dynamic Bishop, our mother in Israel and allthe synod delegates for another synod year.SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT:The chapel organized a seven (7) days spiritual revival programme to begin the year 2015 withtheme Tagged “POWER TO ARRIVE FAST AT YOUR DESTINATION”, which recorded a hugesuccess and brought in new converts into the chapel. The Chapel Organise all night every lastFriday of the month.The Chapel holds the Eagles Gathering Programme from 1st – 5th of every month and Mid-Week Revival Programme every Week. This Programmes also helps to enhance the Spirituallive of the people. The Chapel embark on Two by Two evangelism round the Estate.To actualize these spiritual upliftments, the weekly programs are as follows:Monday: - Women Prayer Meeting 5.00pmTuesday: - Men Fellowship 5.00pmWednesday: - Mid-Week Revival Services 5.00pmThursday: - Prayer Band Prayer Meeting/Counseling 5.00pmFriday: - Choir Practice 5.00pmSaturday: - AYF Prayer Meeting/Band Practice 5.00pmSunday: - Sunday Service 7.00am Home Cells meeting 5.00pmHOME CELL FELLOWSHIPThe Home cell Fellowship, during the year under review is going on well, as the members arenow having more awareness and interest to attend. The Home cell fellowship is very rewardingspiritually to the chapel members.9 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.EPISCOPAL VISITThe Bishop of the Diocese of Warri, the Rt Rev. Christian E. Ide paid an Episcopal visit to theChapel of the Advent on Saturday 29th November 2014, for the Tenth year Anniversary andHonourary Award Ceremony of the Chapel which brought in great spiritual revival and Sunday30th November 2014 for Confirmation Service and Thanksgiving of the Chapel.WOMEN WORKThe women of the Chapel are divided into three groups which includes1. Love Group.2. Unity Group.3. Peace Group.The Women of the Chapel during the year under review embarked on various activities whichinclude the women convention which recorded a huge success, visitation and donations to thehospital and Orphanages home. The Chapel women has contributed greatly to the all rounddevelopment of the Chapel.MEN'S WORK:The Chapel's Men Fellowship held every Tuesday with significant improvement in attendanceand commitment by members. The group actively participated in programs of the Chapel andthose of the Diocesan men fellowship.The annual men's convention was organized alongsidethe annual Couple's Dinner, it recorded a huge success. We commend the men also, for theirgreat contribution to the development of the Chapel.CHILDREN DEPARTMENT:The children's department has contributed immensely to the Spiritual growth of the Children ofthe Chapel. The Children of the Chapel attended the teenagers camp meeting at Emevor. TheChildren also visited Delta Orphanage home with gift items, such as food, Beverages Clothesand cash. The Children of the Chapel celebrated the Children's day and Christmas's Party in theChapel.YOUTH WORK:The Anglican Youth Fellowship (AYF) holds her weekly meeting on Saturday as 5.00pm. theannual A.Y.F. week was held in the year under review with the “Theme” “Overcoming the NaturalMan” 1 Cor. 2:13-14.The Chapel AYF actively participated in Programs Organized by the Diocesan and National AYF,these includes all-night programs, the Pentecost Week Program, the National Bible StudyConference in Umuahia, Abia State. The Anglican Youth Fellowship are engage in evangelismwithin the complex and its environs. They are always involved in the various church activitiesregularly.WELFARE AND CHARITY:The Chapel has always engaged in various welfare works to her members in their times of Joy orgrief. The Chapel extends welfare packages to the needy regularly as the case may be. TheChapel Visited Agbor Prison with various items to the inmates, this uplift their Spirit. 9 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.SUNDAY SCHOOL COMPLEX / VICARAGE PROJECT:The Sunday School/Vicarage Project which Foundation laying ceremony was laid on the 26thDecember 2013, is on going, and work is already at the roofing stage. We hereby call on thesynod to assist us in prayers, for more breakthroughs and blessings for our members. STATISTICS:S/No PARTICULARS 2013 20141 2 22 Number of Clergy - -3 4 54 Number of Catechists/ Church Teachers 2 25 6 Number of Lay Readers 6 106 2 2157 Number of Evangelist 200 3 12 58 Number Baptised Inf–ants 4 1 3 -9 Adults - 6 8 18 410 Number of Registered Members 4 111 1 90 Number Admitted: (i) Girls’ Guild 87 10 10 176 (ii) Women’s Guild 168 - 1 (iii) Mothers’ Union (iv) Fathers’ Union Number (v) Confirmed Marriages – Ordi nance - Blessing Number of Sunday School Children Number of Sunday School Teachers Number of Communicants Obituary FINANCIAL REPORTS/NO PARTICULARS 2013 20141. Income 38,758,798.45 57,986,514.652. Expenditure 26,387,936.05 44,989,596.203. Balance 12,370,862.40 12,996,918.45CONCLUSION: We are grateful to God Almighty. We ascribe to Him all praise, adoration andthanksgiving for His blessing, protection and preservation over us all. Amen. Ven. H.F. Imoroa Chaplain.9 9“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.