Reports of 2014 Synod

REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD 8. SYNOD RESOLUTIONS. SYNOD RESOLUTIONS OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI AT THE SECOND SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD HELD AT ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, OFF P.T.I. ROAD, EFFURUN FROM 3RD MAY TO 7TH MAY, 2014. WHEREAS, the House underscores the basic fact that education is a fundamental treasure and heritage to bequeath to forth-coming generations. WHEREAS, the House noted the slow development of the Anglican Grammar School Okpara, Waterside as a result of the poor state of infrastructure and facilities on ground. WHEREAS with this in mind SYNOD resolved and it is HEREBY RESOLVED THAT; I. Every Church shall agree on a Sunday convenient to them within the months of August, November and December of each year during which all collections for as such day are set aside in Aid of the Anglican Grammar School, Okpara, Waterside. ii. The entire proceeds made on such a Sunday SHALL be remitted to the Anglican Grammar School, Okpara , Waterside through the Bishop's court as in the case with St. Matthias' Day. INTRODUCTION OF YOUTH SERVICES: WHEREAS, the House is worried by the upsurge in the migration of youths from our Churches to other denominations. WHEREAS, Synod saw the urgent need to devise, map out strategies and spend reasonable resources to develop and prepare our youths for future hand over or take over. In the circumstance, it is RESOLVED and it is HEREBY RESOLVED THAT: I. Churches in Urban areas that have a large number of youths in their congregation should as a matter of urgency provide for Youth Service. As this is capable of giving them the sense of belonging which they have long been urging for.theme: Serving the Lord without Fear – Luke 1:74 SAT. 3RD – WED. 7TH MAY, 2014. 1 0 0 Page

REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD 9. SYNOD THEMES 1980 – 20141980 - Love Not the World (1 John 2:15-17)1981 - The Disciplined Life, “Art thou not also one of this man's disciples” (John 18:17)1982 - Vision and Perishing (Prov.29:18)1983 - The Christian Life (col. 3:4)1984 - Balm in Gilead (Jer.8:22)1985 - What's going to happen (Romans 1:18)1986 -1987 - Jesus is coming (Acts 1:11)1988 - Not for Sale1989 - Going Deeper (Luke 5:1-11)1990 - The Debts We Owe (Rom.1:14)1991 - The Submissive Life (I Sam.3:16)1992 - Be Reconciled with God (col.1:15-20)1993 - Knowing the Lord Jesus Christ and the Power of His Resurrection (Phil.3:10).1994 - The Holy Spirit: The Provider of the Power to Witness to Christ (Acts.1:8)1995 - Our Faith and Our Culture1996 - Christian Stewardship (1 Cor.4:1ff)1997 - Living a Life of Integrity in A Permissive Society (Phil.2:14 ff)1998 - Training in Godliness (1 Tim.4:7)1999 - The Church in the New Millennium2000 - Proclamation, Healing and Deliverance: The Total Gospel for the total man (Matt.10:7-8).2001 - Called to be Holy2002 - Christ's Call to Unselfish Living (Philippians 2:3-4)2003 - Thanking God for His Goodness (Psalm 118:23)2004-2006 No Synods2007 - Called to be the light of the world (Matt.5:14).theme: Serving the Lord without Fear – Luke 1:74 SAT. 3RD – WED. 7TH MAY, 2014. 1 0 1 Page

REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD2008 - Not Putting Out The Spirit's Light” (I Thess. 5:19)2009 - Thirsting For God (Psalm 42:1-2)2010 - But the People that do know their God shall be strong2011 and do exploits (Daniel 11:32)2012 - Living a life of Integrity. (Job 27:5B ) - So, then, let us not be like others who are asleep, but let20132014 us be alert and self controlled”. (I Thess. 5:6). - Receiving the Unshakeable Kingdom” Heb. 12:28 - Serving the Lord Without Fear – Luke 1:74theme: Serving the Lord without Fear – Luke 1:74 SAT. 3RD – WED. 7TH MAY, 2014. 1 0 2 Page



REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD · SYNOD notes that the blood of Jesus purifies our consciences from dead works enabling us to serve the living God acceptably which relates to our duty to God and our neighbours such that in weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, difficulties trials etc, we remain faithful with all humility, fearlessly declaring the mystery of the gospel. · SYNOD notes that there are healthy, positive or reverential fear which emanates from the wonderful acts of God; and the unhealthy or negative fears which emanates from sin, insecurity, various circumstances and situations which has killed many people today, more than diseases themselves. · SYNOD notes that Sin breeds weakness and weakness is associated with fear, but as believer's in Christ we are delivered from sin and given strength, unequalled and incomparable great power when compared with that of our enemy the devil “…because He that is in us, is greater than he that is in the world” 1 John 4:4b; not primarily for defence against our enemies but to embolden us to serve the Lord without fear. · SYNOD believes that fearless service is serving the Lord without being afraid of our enemies through faith or absolute trust in God with our eyes fixed on Jesus the author and finisher of our faith, moving from indwelling to empowerment through infilling of the Holy Spirit, with conscientious, consistent, effective and fervent prayers and allowing the word of God to dwell in us richly through systematic study and meditation. · SYNOD notes that the theme has it's nature encompassed in two inseparable elements of Holiness and Righteousness which are God given and cannot be feigned. Until we are in the right standing before God (righteousness) we cannot be set apart for God (Holiness) with the attendant time frame or period which span all the days of our lives. SYNOD therefore calls on all who are delivered to: · Serve the Lord acceptably. · Serve the Lord without fear · Serve the Lord in holiness and righteousness all the days of our lives. · Escape the grave consequences of serving in sin by shunning all forms of ungodlinesstheme: Serving the Lord without Fear – Luke 1:74 SAT. 3RD – WED. 7TH MAY, 2014. 1 0 4 Page