SYNOD 2016 Programme of Activities

CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION) ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE OF BENDEL DIOCESE OF WARRI FOR THE FIRSTSESSION OF THETWELFTH SYNODOF THE DIOCESE THEME:Holding at ST. JAMES’ ANGLICAN CHURCH, 29, OJABUGBE STREET, WARRI. From SAT. 7TH – WED.11TH MAY, 2016

SYNOD PRAYERSMost gracious Father, we thank You for Your peace that pervades our Diocese which makes the atmosphere conducive for the propagation of theGospel.We pray You to help us sustain the peace in all we say,think and do, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.Heavenly Father, You have promised to keep in perfectpeace those whose minds are steadfast, those who trustin You; grant that all who hold on to this promise mayever enjoy perfect peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen. 01

SYNOD HYMNHymn: When Peace like a River…1. When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul. Refrain It is well, with my soul, It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my soul.2. Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul. Refrain3. My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought! My sin, not in part but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! Refrain4. For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live: If Jordan above me shall roll, No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul. Refrain 02

5. But, Lord, 'tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait, The sky, not the grave, is our goal; Oh trump of the angel! Oh voice of the Lord! Blessèd hope, blessèd rest of my soul! Refrain6. And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll; The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, Even so, it is well with my soul. Refrain 03

AGENDA:1. Diocesan Board2. The Synod Service3. Roll Call4. Introduction5. Bishop's Charge6. Launching of Bishop's Charge7. Goodwill messages8. Communiqué Committee9. Elections10. Reportsa. The Cathedral of Saint Andrew, Warrib. Abraka Archdeaconryc. Agbon Archdeaconryd. Agbon Central Archdeaconrye. Agbon – East Archdeaconryf. Agbon – South Archdeaconryg. Effurun Archdeaconryh. Effurun-East Archdeaconryi. Effurun-West Archdeaconryj. Ekpan Archdeaconryk. Ugborikoko Archdeaconryl. Warri Archdeaconrym. Warri Central Archdeaconryn. Warri-East Archdeaconryo. Warri-West Archdeaconryp. Warri-South Archdeaconryq. Warri South-West Archdeaconryr. The Chapel of Advent, NNPC, Complex, Ekpan.s. All Saints Chapel, Delsu, Abrakat. Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Bishopscourt, Warriu. Chapel of the Resurrection, Effurun.v. Chapel of the King of kings, Warriw. Diocesan Women Reportx. Father's Union Reporty. Council of Knights Report 04

11. Constitutional Amendment (if any)12. Theological Colleges Reports(i) Immanuel College of Theology, Ibadan(ii) Vining College of Theology, Akure(iii) Trinity College, Umuahia(iv) Adam Igbudu Christian Institute, Emevor(v) Ezekiel College of Theology, Ujoelen – Ekpoma(vi) Paul University, Awka.(vii) Bishop Crowther College of Theology, Okene.13. Lecture: Peace, Justice and Reconciliation by Prof. O.S. Okobiah, JP mane, Phf, fss, fdsp.14. Diocesan Board Report (Minutes laid on the Table)15. Mission/Evangelism Report (a) Diocesan Evangelism Report (b) A.A.P.S. Report (c) EFAC Report16. Diocesan Prayer Band Report17. Youth work Report(i) A.Y.F(ii) Girls' Brigade(iii) Anglican Communion Brigade(iv) Anglican Children Ministry(v) Anglican Students' Fellowship(vi) Anglican Corps Members Fellowship18. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo19. Anglican Grammar School, Okpara Waterside20. Financial Report21. Synod Motion (if any)22. Synod Resolutions23. Bishop meets Clergy and Laity Separately24. Bishop meets Clergy and Laity together25. Date and place of next Synod26. Vote of Thanks27. Closing Service28. Departure. 05

ORDER OF PRESENTATION OF GROUP REPORTS AT THE FIRST SESSION OF THE TWELFTH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI. Agbon Central Chapel of the Ven. I.D. Umukoro Agbon South Holy Spirit Ven. E. Agbawe JP The Chapel of Advent Cathedral Revd. Simeon Dennis O. Odhugo Warri South West Ven. F.O. Ejemrae Ekpan06

Ven. V.A. Onosemude (JP)Warri SouthWest (JP) Ven. J.O. Luya (JP) Ven. J.O. Okekporo, JP Warri, Agbon Central07

NB: All Diocesan Officials are enjoined to work with theirdifferent Archdeaconries and Chapels.Terms of Reference.1. Look for achievements, commendation or criticisms. But do not “manufacture criticism where they do not exist”.2. Highlight problems (if any)3. Finance: Arrangement of Statement of Accounts4. Statistics: Note Growth/Decline5. General observations and recommendationNB: Kindly read each report and note your points in advance forsmooth Synod deliberations.Co-ordinators & Secretaries of Groups should ensure that theirReports are type-written and saved in Flash Drives for Submissionto the Secretariat. 08

PROGRAMME OF DAILY ACTIVITIESSATURDAY, 7TH MAY, 20162.00pm – 6.00pm: Diocesan Board Meeting6.00pm: Preparation for Holy CommunionConductor: Ven. O.I. Ophikale SUNDAY, 8TH MAY 2016SYNOD SERVICE10.00am prompt.ORDER OF SERVICE(1) Processional Hymn: A&M 255 – The Church is One Foundation.”(2) Diocesan Anthem – A&M 266 – Thou Whose…(3) Marching in the Colours(4) Bible Study:(5) The Preparation – Sentence – The Collect(6) The Ministry of the word(I) Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 26:1-8 by Hon. Justice Z.A. Smith (Diocesan Chancellor).(ii) Psalm : 34(iii) The Epistle – Phil.4:1-9 by Revd A. A. Ovoro(iv) The Gradual: Special Anthem by: Diocesan Choir.(v) The Gospel: John 16:25-33 by Rev. Dennis Aghwaremre(vi) Hymn : When Peace Like a River…(vii) The Sermon – The Rt. Rev. Chijioke Augustine Aneke – Bishop of Diocese of Udi(viii) Nicene Creed(7) Intercession(8) The Ministry of the SacramentA. The PeaceB. Offertory Hymns A&M 398, 406 & 405 09

C. The Preparation of the GiftsD. Eucharistic PrayerE. Distribution of the Eucharistic Elements (Hymns(9) Post Communion Prayers(10) Synod Thanksgiving – Lyrics(11) Lyrics for Church Offering:(12) Notices(13) Alleluia Chorus by the Choir(14) Marching out the Colours(15) Benediction(16) Withdrawal Hymn – A&M 307NOTICE! NOTICE!! NOTICE!!!IN PLACE OF OUR USUAL EVENINGSERVICES ON SUNDAY, HOME CELLS ARETO BE HELD IN OUR USUAL VENUES(HOME CELL LOCATIONS) AT 5:00PM.SYNOD DELEGATES WHO ARE AWAYFROM HOME ARE TO ATTEND THE HOMECELL WHERE THEY AREACCOMMODATED. 10

MONDAY 9TH MAY, 2016.7.30am – 8.30am: - Holy CommunionCelebrant: - Ven. Dr. R.M.U. ObegorPreacher: - The Rt. Rev. Chijioke Augustine AnekeTopic: - “God's Peace is a Gift.Epistle: - 2Thessalonians 3:16-18 by Rev. Canon B.E. AkpogumaGospel: - John 14:25-31 by Rev. Oghale Aphirhevwe8.30am -9.15am: - Bible Study by Rev. Dr. Izunna C. Eze.9.15am – 9.45am: - Breakfast9.45am – 10.45am: - Socials11.00am -1.30pm: - Bishop's Charge1.30am -2.30pm: - Lunch3.00pm- 5.30pm: - Group Work5.30pm – 6.30pm: - Bishop meets the Laity Separately6.30pm -7.30pm: - Super TUESDAY 10TH MAY, 20167.30am-8.30am - Holy CommunionCelebrant: - Ven. S.A.B Ikpesa (JP)Preacher: - The Rt. Rev. Chijioke Augustine AnekeTopic: - “God's Peace: Having a Right Relationship with God.Epistle: - Rom.5:1-11 by Rev. Canon L.E.O.Odechemu.Gospel: - John 20:19-23, 25-29 by Rev. Joseph E. Onomata.8.30am-9.15am - Bible Study: by Rev. Dr. Izunna C. Eze.9.15am-9.45am - Breakfast10.00am-11.00am - L e c t u r e : Pe a c e , J u s t i c e a n d Reconciliation by Prof. O.S. Okobiah, JP, mane, Phf, fss, fdsp.11.00am. – 1.30pm - Group Work Continues11

1.30pm – 2.30pm - LUNCH2.30pm-3.00pm - Bishop meets the Clergy Separately3.00pm-5.00pm. - Groups reconnect in Plenary for Reports.5.00pm – 6.00pm - Bishop meets the Clergy and the Laity together6.00pm – 7.30pm - Supper WEDNESDAY 11TH MAY, 20167.30am.-8.30am - Holy CommunionCelebrant: - Ven. A.O.C. EsibePreacher: - The Rt. Rev. Chijioke Augustine AnekeTopic: - God's Peace:- Having a Right Relationship with our Fellow Human Beings.EPISTLE: - Ephesians 4:1-6 by Revd Kingsley EmuakpejeGOSPEL: - Luke 10:1-12 by Rev. Friday O. Udorefe8.30am-9.15am - Bible Study by Rev. Dr. Izunna C. Eze.9.15am-9.45am - Breakfast10.00am-1.30am - Group Reports1.30pm – 2.30pm - Lunch2.30pm-3.30pm - Group Reports3.30pm-4.30pm. - S y n o d c l o s i n g S e r v i c e a n d Thanksgiving by Rev. Peter E.O. Odie4.30pm - Departure12

LIST OF CLERGY OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI SHOWING YEAR OF PRIESTHOOD ORDINATION AS AT MAY 2016. , P.G.D.E. , P.G.D.E. EMOGHENE VEN. J.O. LUYA (JP) E.O.13

B.ED (HONS), M.ED B.Sc ; B.ED14

- Dip.Th/R.S, B.Th - Dip.Th E A. Dip.Th; N.C.E; B.A. ; B.S.C. (Ed.) , (JP) -Dip.Th -Dip.Th -Dip.Th HND -Dip.Th -Dip.Th; N.C.E; B.A. -Dip.Th15

- B.TH - N.C.E; CLMS; B.TH - HND - Dip.RS; B.TH - B.Sc; B.THRETIRED CLERGY:1. Very Revd (Prof.) S.U. Erivwo2. Ven. Usiayo Amayo3. Ven. B.A. Emuakpeje4. Rev. James Odiete 16