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REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.1. 0 1“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.2. THE RT. REVD C.E. IDE, JP DIP.TH, N.C.E, B.A.(ED), M.L.S. BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE OF WARRI. 0 2“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 021. Title Page 032. Bishop's Photograph 043. Table of Contents 04 – 084. Reports from Cathedral/Archdeaconries 09 – 16A. Cathedral of St. Andrew, Warri 17 – 22B. Abraka Archdeaconry 23 – 28C. Agbon Archdeaconry 29 – 34D. Agbon- East Archdeaconry 35 – 44E. Agbon-South Archdeaconry 45 – 51F. Effurun Archdeaconry 52 – 56G. Effurun – East Archdeaconry 57 – 60H. Effurun – West Archdeaconry 61 – 65I. Ekpan Archdeaconry 66 – 72J. Ugborikoko Archdeaconry 73 – 78K. Warri Archdeaconry 79 – 83L. Warri -East Archdeaconry 84 – 89M. Warri -West Archdeaconry 90 – 96N. Warri -South Archdeaconry 97 – 99O. Warri South - West Archdeaconry 97 – 995. Reports from Chapels 100 – 103A. Chapel of the Advent, NNPC Complex, Ekpan 104 – 105B. All Saints Chapel, Delsu, Abraka 106 – 109C. Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Bishopscourt, Warri 110 – 113D. Chapel of the Resurrection, D.D.P.A., Effurun 114 – 1166. Diocesan Women Report 1177. Council of Knights Report 117 – 1198. Theological Colleges Reports 121 – 126A. Ezekiel College of Theology, Ekpoma 127B. Archbishop Vining College of Theology, Akure 127 – 1389. Evangelism Report 139 – 142A. Mission/Evangelism Report 142 – 145B. A.A.P.S. Report 146 – 149C. EFAC Report 15010. Diocesan Prayer Band Report 150 – 15511. Youth Work 156 – 159A. A.Y.F 160 – 163B. The Girls' Brigade 164 – 166C. Anglican Children Ministry 167 – 170D. Anglican Students' Fellowship 171 – 17312. Anglican Grammar School, Okpara Waterside 174 – 18113. Synod 2015 Bible Study14. List of Delegates to the Third Session of the Eleventh Synod0 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. 4. REPORTS FROM CATHEDRAL/ARCHDEACONRIES A. THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW, WARRI 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 Lords Spiritual and Temporal,Diocesan Officials,Houses of Clergy and Laity,Fellow Synod Delegates,Ladies and Gentlemen,Brothers and sisters1. PREAMBLE: Praise be to God Almighty; for by His Mercy and Compassion we have been kept alive to be part of the 2015 Diocesan synod. May the name of the Lord forever be praised and glorified. We trust that the Good Lord will grant us a successful Synod this year.2. OUR EXPECTATIONS: Our pursuit as a Cathedral remains the presence of God in our lives as a family of God's people and restructuring of our activities to ensure that every member of the Cathedral becomes a disciple of Christ. Our challenge and driving passion is to rescue lost souls. In regards to this, lots of Programmes and Activities are in place and also to uplift the Spiritual life of members; some of which are highlighted below:a) Beginning the Year With The Lord: This is a 7-day Prayer and Fasting programme.b) Monthly Eagles Renewal Programmes: This is usually at the beginning of every month, held only in the mornings 6a.m – 7a.m from Monday to Friday. It has been spiritually profitable to the people.c) (40 DAYS OF LENT) For fasting and prayer: Which is held at the period of Lent.d) Divine Encounter Youth Forum: It is a fall out from our Weekly Divine Encounter Programme, organized specially with the Youths as targets usually from various denominations with a view to improve on their ethical conduct and to facilitate a closer walk with God.e) Weekly Divine Encounter: It is no news that the Lord has been wonderful all through, saving and delivering lives of people within and outside Cathedral; evident is the immense turnout of people and exceptional miracles. This is recorded weekly. May His Name be praised!f) Mid-Year Revival Programme tagged Pastoric Week: This is aimed at appreciating God for the past months and to prayerfully trust the Lord for better exploit for the remaining part of the year.g) 12-days Prayer Programme tagged: Eph-phatha. This programme comes once a year at the last month of the year – preparing members for the New Year. 0 4“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.g) Evangelism: The various groups of the Church do engage in periodical two-by-two evangelism. This has positively affected the Cathedral.4. FELLOWSHIP/GROUPS ACTIVITIES:i) A.A.P.S.: The Cathedral group observed their week as scheduled with a numerical strength of 82 members. They attended the National and Zonal Crusades, Converts were won and a church planted. The Cathedral supported the AAPS work with the sum of N670,000.00 during the year under review.ii) WORKERS' FELLOWSHIP: This group under the leadership of Evang. (Mrs.) Onyejekwe had a number of indoor spiritually uplifting programmes which includes Bible Studies, annual children end of year party, prayer and fasting programmes and several seminars for the members.iii) EFAC: This is one of the Evangelical groups in the Cathedral. They join other members to visit newly planted churches for follow-up. They also attended their National Conference last year and carried out the group's scheduled activities for the year. The Cathedral spent N300,000.00 for the group.iv) YOUTH WORK: There are several Youth groups in the Cathedral and they include the following: (i) AYF (ii) YMCA (iii) Boys' Brigade (iv) Girls' Brigade (v) Girls' Guild. The Youth of the Cathedral are very active and innovative. They are indeed a blessing to the Cathedral.a) Anglican Youth Fellowship (AYF): Under this youth group there are other sub-groups such as (i) Drama group – this group preaches the gospel through drama, N200,000.00 was spent. (ii) AYF Choir: This group edifies and witness to people through song ministrations. They held their annual music festival programme tagged 'SINGSPIRATION'. The sum of N300,000.00 was spent by the Cathedral in the pursuit of their vision. (iii) AYF as a body held her annual Bible Study Conference, Youth Week and Leadership Retreat and other weekly activities. These programmes were soul enriching. The Cathedral spent N500,000.00 for the main body. They have a total of 162 members as at date. They bought 14 seater bus within the year.b) YMCA Youth Wing: They organized special programmes for the Youths. The group was supported with N200,000.c) Girls Guild and Girls Brigade: These are primarily girls related groups meant to prepare the girls spiritually and socially for the responsibility of motherhood and their role in the church tomorrow. The Priests' wives and other matured women work along with them in this regard. The Cathedral spent N195,500.00 for Girls' Guild and N91,700.00 for Girls' Brigade activities during the year under review.d) Boys Brigade is doing well. The sum of N300,000.00 was spent by the Church for this group.e) St. Andrew's United Football Club: A total of N487,500.00 was spent.5. WOMEN'S WORK: The Cathedral women are making a giant stride. We are greatly encouraged with the commitment and zeal of the ministry of the women in the 0 5“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD. Cathedral. This is evident in both their physical and spiritual achievements. Amongst other achievements, the women during the year under review laid a foundation of a two story building a lay at Okwokoko along Agbarho Ughelli Road, this project is for commercial purpose. We are also encouraged with their charitable works at various levels especially in the areas of empowerment of the less privilege among the women. Apart from Mothers' Union and Women Guild, the various eight women groups: Sarah, Hannah, Deborah, Ruth, Dorcas, Esther, Rachael and Lydia groups are waxing strong in their care for the needy; they have always clothed the needy among them. In the year under review, the various groups were engaged in Mission Field visitations and made various donations to the newly planted churches. Their annual women convention tagged Daughters of Zion Women Convention remains one of the exciting spiritual activities of the Cathedral. They are looking forward to celebrating this year's Convention. You are all invited. We congratulate them and pray that they will grow from glory to glory. The Cathedral spent the sum of N200,000.00 to aid their work.6. MEN'S WORK: The two Men Fellowships: Fathers' Union and Anglican Men Fellowship are waxing strong year after year. They meet every 1st and last Tuesdays of the month. Its membership strength is about 154 but only about 30 are actively involved in the sustainability of the fellowship. The Cathedral spent the sum of N100,000.00 to aid their work. We are also encouraged with the effort of the Fathers' Union of their strategy towards ensuring that young couples identify with the Union.7. WELFARE: Apart from the various groups and fellowships Welfare work for members, the Cathedral is also engaged in serious Welfare work to members. The Cathedral Food Bank is functional. Cathedral spent N1,474,000.00 for the Welfare of her members and N197,830.00 for medical bills of needy members.8. INVESTMENT: The expansion work in the St. Andrew's Nursery and Primary School has been completed and now in use. The Cathedral School has recorded a continued resounding success in External Examinations. The Cathedral Civic Centre building at its Fani-Kayode land is on-going; we hope to dedicate it before next Synod. The Cathedral Bookshop has more items in stock.9. ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME FOR MEMBERS: In the year under review the Cathedral empowered members of the Church in various capacities. The sum of N1,426,400.00 only was spent.10. ANGLICAN CHILDREN MINISTRY (A.C.M.): We keep thanking God for the Sunday School Teachers of the Cathedral; they are doing a great job in the lives of our children. The Cathedral has a well equipped crèche class for children between 1-3years. Our Youth Sunday Session Service is fully functional and exciting. The Cathedral spent N811,000.00 for the children department during the period under review.11. DONATIONS: Church Organ VISCOUNT UNICO 700 (18,000,000.00) by Delta State Government 0 6“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.S/N OBITUARIES BETWEEN APRIL 2014 – MARCH 2015 1. Mr. Pius Ezuzu APRIL 2013 - APRIL 2014 – 2. Mrs. Christiana Egone MARCH 2014 MARCH 2015 3. Mr. Umukoro Freeborn 6 7 4. Mrs. Christiana Alende 1 1 5. Mr. Diamond Evivie 62 48 6. Mr. Peter Ogbekile 100 66 68 128STATISTICS FOR THE PERIOD 83 112 2507 2718 S/N PARTICULARS 92 85 33 22 No. of Clergy 34 43 Catechist 12 17 No. of non Clerical Workers 29 20 No. of Enquirers 251 491 No. of Baptized Infant s 1243 1328 No. of Baptized Adults Registered Members 37 37 No. of Confirmed Members 27 13 No. of Mothers’ Union Admitted No. of Women’s Guild Admitted No. of Girls’ Guild Admitted No. of Fathers’ Union Admitted No. of Baptized Persons No. of Communicants No. of Marriages: (a) According to Ordinance (b) According to Blessing0 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. Sunday School Information: 2200 2268(a) No. of Sunday School Children 50 50(b) No. of Sunday Sch ool TeachersFINANCIAL REPORT 1ST JANUARY – 31ST DECEMBER 2014S/N PARTICULARS AUDITED AUDITED AUDITED 20 12 20 13 20 14Income 193,412,543.00 227,358,050.00 301,893,539.03Expenditure 186,587,424.00 196,584,856.00 288,441,385.61Balance 6,825,119.00 30,773,194.00 13,452,153.42MAJOR EVENTS/ACHIEVEMENTSThe Cathedral hosted the following major events during the period under review.1. New Year Service was held on 01/01/20142. Beginning the year with the Lord (A-7 Day Waiting Upon The Lord) Jan. 1-7, 2015.3. Cathedral Vestry Election was held on Thursday 20/2/20144. Daughters' of Zion Women Convention was held 16th -22nd June 2014; while Diocesan Women Conference was held 16th – 20/7/14.5. The Revd. C.O.E. Ofunaba was sent-off and Revd Joseph Imudje was received on 10/8/14.6. Thanksgiving of Revd Canon Dr. & Mrs. E.A. Otobrise was held 31/8/14.7. The dedication of new Vicarage, Organ and Generator was held 31/8/14.8. Adult Harvest Thanksgiving on 2nd November 2014.9. Confirmation was held and 85 members confirmed, Women Guild – 43, Girls' Guild 17, Mothers' Union – 22, Fathers' Union – 20.10. Eph-phata: 12 days Prayer Programme was held (journey into 2015) was held on 10th – 19/11/14.11. A.Y.F. Singspiration was held 25th December 201412. Christmas service was held 25th December 2014.13. Fani-Kayode Project (Civic Centre) at roofing stage.CONCLUSION: Thanks be to God who is always ready to help all those who look unto Him. VEN. PAUL O.G. WHISKEL Vicar0 8“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD. B ABRAKA ARCHDEACONRY SYNOD REPORT PRESENTED TO THE SECOND SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD OF WARRI DIOCESE FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 2014 TO MARCH 2015 HOLDEN AT MATTHEW'S CHURCH, OKPARA WATER-SIDE FROM SATURDAY 2ND TO WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY, 2015.My Lord Bishop and President of Synod,Diocesan Officials,Houses of Clergy and Laity,Distinguished GuestsFellow Synod DelegatesLadies and Gentlemen.1.0 PREAMBLETo God, who gives His unlimited love and grace, immeasurable blessings and kindness behonoured and glorified for another session of the eleventh synod year. Amen.2.1 SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIESBy His grace, all the churches in the Archdeaconry were seriously engaged in various spiritualand re-awakening programmes in the year under review. They include monthly and weeklyearly morning and evening revival services, weekly prayer and fasting, evangelism andmonthly ingathering of Priestly/Workers prayer section and discussion.2.2 HOME - CELLWe are grateful to Ven. Biodun Oladosu who co-ordinates the Archdeaconry Home Cell. Hevisits and encourages various Home Cell groups. The Home Cell groups within theArchdeaconry are functioning very well.2.3 CRUSADE:The Archdeaconry Church Workers in collaboration with the Archdeaconry A.A.P.S. held A –3day open air crusade at Otorho - Abraka and four (4) converts were won unto Christ.REPORT FROM CHURCHES1. ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH, EKREJETA-ABRAKAA. Church Building Project: The Church building project is ongoing. The tiling of the Church floor is completed; work is being extended into the offices and vestries.B. Home Cell: Home cell groups meet regularly, more intern is being developed with regular pre-study being done on weekly basis.C. Welfare: The Church has not only given out food items to the needings on regular basis but also has empowered five members with N15,000 each to start small business outlets. The church has also aided some students to pay their school fees to the tune of N75,000. 0 9“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.2. ST. JAMES ORIA, ABRAKAA. The New Church Building project has gone above window level and pillars are being raised while looking forward to the pouring of cross- beam.B. Conversion of a juju Priestess. The conversion of Mrs. Edith Ejovi who has being in African Traditional Religion of Igbe Shrine (Ogua) for over 30 years, has boosted the spiritual growth of the Church .3. ST. BARNABAS CHURCH, URHUOKA The Church Vicarage: The Church has almost completed her vicarage and the Vicar has managed to move in. There is also numerical and spiritual growth in the Church in recent time.4. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, SANUBI Church Vicarage: The vicarage interior has been plastered and painted with water tank installed. Their pastor has moved in.5. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, ERHO-ABRAKA Vicarage Building foundation Project: With the posting of a clergyman to the church, the church was able to lay the foundation of a vicarage building on Tuesday 30th of December, 2014. First, we are grateful to His lordship, Rev. C.E. Ide JP whose magnanimity made it possible and also to Sir Arch. E. Abulu for drawing the vicarage plan without any cost.6. ST. PETER'S CHURCH, URHUOVIE The Church Building roofing project that has been started developed a setback. After the roof longing those who promised zinks have not be able to redeem their pledges. We appeal to the Diocese especially MEC to come to our aid as the parlor they use for worship is becoming too small for them.7. CHRIST THE KING CHURCH, ABRAKA This is a fast growing Church within the University area that is worshipping in a rented apartment. We thank His Lordship, Rt. Rev. C.E. Ide JP and the Diocesan MEC for giving them a grant of One Million Naira (N 1,000,000) for the purchase of a piece of land for the Church Building.8. ST. MATTHIAS' CHURCH, OTORHO - ABRAKA This church is growing while their church building project is in progress.9. ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, UGONO - ABRAKA This church needs financial help to enable her to complete their church building that is at window level. Their worshipping room is becoming too small for the worshippers. We are grateful to Sir. Arch. Emokiniovo Umunadi for paying off the church's assessment and donation to the tune of N38,000.00.10. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, POLICE STATION ROAD, ABRAKA This is another fast growing church, very close to campus III of the Delta State 1 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. University, Abraka. The church foundation stone was laid on the 3rd of February, 2015 by His Lordship, The Rt. Rev. C.E. Ide JP and work has gotten to DPC level. The church is indebted in form of appreciation to Mrs. Ruth Okwa who not only gives financial support but also mobilizes her colleagues to contribute toward the growth of the Church Building in memory of her late father.11. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, UMEGHE - ABRAKA The Church is making progress. The church still worship in a temporary structure in the church land while the new church building is being built around the structure which has gotten to Intel level. The Church is grateful to Sir and Lady S.E. Usioma and Mr. Joseph Odjugo for their financial supports.12. ST. JOHN'S THE BAPTIST CHURCH UMEGHE-ABRAKA The Church has no land and it was established beside a drinking parlot given to them by a convert. There can be no meaningful growth until the Church is relocated. We cry to the Diocese especially MEC to assist us to purchase a piece of land or at least relocate the church to another site as worshippers distaste the drinking parlot environment.13. ST. MATTHIAS' CHURCH, UGONO ROAD, ABRAKA This is a new church but is fast growing as it is close to campus III. The church is worshipping in a rented land where the temporary structure is built. But presently the land owner desires to sale the land. Again, we also appeal to the diocese especially MEC to come to our help in order to purchase this piece of land otherwise there will be no place of worship for the congregation of over seventy worshippers.14. TRANSFIGURATION CHURCH, OBADUDU ROAD, ABRAKA This church that was formerly at River Road Abraka was moved to Obadudu Road Abraka because of where it acquired her piece of land as a permanent site. We are grateful to MEC for the amount (N1,000,000.00) released for this purpose. A temporary structure has been erected on it where they presently worship.15. ANNOUNCIATION CHURCH, UBRUARAGBA, ORIA-ABRAKA This church is growing steadily even though that they still worship in temporary place.16. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, URHUAGBESA - ABRAKA This church is becoming too small for the members. The Church needs financial aid to buy plots of land surrounding her for expansion.17. NEW ANGLICAN CHURCH, EKREJETA-ABRAKA This Church was founded by the Anglican Student fellowship where some of them worship on Sundays. Efforts are being made to evangelize the area. They worship in a classroom in Abraka Commercial School, Ekrejeta. We are proposing to move this congregation to River Road Ekrejeta, Abraka.18. WOMEN REPORTThe Archdeaconry Wom en are doing fine. They grouped themselves into smaller units, 11“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.strengthening the smaller churches spiritually and financially. Within the year underreview, the Archdeaconry Women organised a prayer conference titled: “Renew MyStrength, Oh Lord.” We are grateful to Revd Biowa, the Archdeaconry's WomenChaplain for the good work he is doing among the Archdeaconry Women Fold. Theyalso visited Motherless Homes with food stuff, money and clothes.OBITUARIESThe following persons joined the saints triumphant during the year under review.S/N NAMES CHURCH1. Revd Lucky O. Akin St. Philip’s Church Ekrejeta2. Mr. Emanovwe Oderowho ”3. Mrs. Esther Emebradu ”4. Mrs. Juliet Akpofure ”5. Mrs. Itohan Ogra ”6. Mrs. Onokowhomomo Odorige St. Barnabas Church Urhuoka7. Mrs. Cecilia Efedje Announciation, Ubruaragb-Oa ria8. Mrs Odedede Smart Ofuyeta St. Philip’s Church EkrejetaABRAKA ARCHDEACONRY FINANCIAL REPORT (AUDITED)YEAR INCOME EXPENDITURE BALANCE2013 2,225,645.00 2,214,754.95 10,891.002014 3,802,480 3,772,479 30,001AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT FROM CHURCHESS/N NAMES OF CHURCHES YEAR INCOME EXPENDITURE BALANCE N 378,981.671. St. Philip’s Ekrejeta-Abraka. 2013 13,016,136.88 12,537,155.21 N 61,909.11 2014 13,135,508.95 13,253,899.84 N 77,520.00 N 214,787.312. St. James Oria-Abraka. 2013 2,870,550.00 2,793,030.00 N 27,401.00 2014 3,142,847.36 2,928,060.00 N 9,2803. St. Barnabas Urhuoka. 2013 1,633,801.00 1,606,400.00 2014 2,381,020 2,371,7401 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.4. St. Stephen’s Sanubi. 2013 626,330.00 609,110.00 N 17,220.00 2014 799,7105. St. John’s Erho-Abraka. 2013 750,000 N 49,710 2014 636,062.006. St. Peter’s Urhuovie 2013 708,000.00 659,290 (N 23,228.00) 2014 285,405.007. Christ The King, Abraka 2013 712,440 (N 4,440) 2014 210,0908. St. Mathias Otorho-Abraka 2013 866,925.00 180,725.00 N 104,680.00 20149. St. Andrew’s Ugono-Abraka 2013 1,121,575 206,490 N 3,600 2014 340,100.0010. St. John’s Police Station Road, 2013 481,305.00 (N 531,090) Abraka 2014 311,215 2013 129,255.00 1,752,665 (N 368,910)11. St. Paul’s Umeghe-Abraka 2014 2013 147,260 375,000.00 (N 37,900)12. St. John The Baptist, Umeghe II 2014 3,375,453.00 2013 380,870 (N 69,655)13. St. Matthias’ Old Ugono Road, 2014 1,593,705 Abraka 2013 367,450.00 61,450.00 N 67.805.00 201414. Transfiguration, Obadudu Road, 2013 278,660 141,170 N 6,090 Abraka 2014 87,440.00 2013 2,891,903.00 N 483,550.0015. Announciation Ubruaragba, Oria- 2014 83,915 Abraka 2013 74,810.00 1,898,185 (N 304,480) 2014 196,000.0016. St. John’s Church, Uruagbesa 206,150.00 321,170.00 N 46,280.0017. New Anglican Church, Ekrejeta 203,175 278,000 N 660 336,735.00 351,545.00 112,570.00 (N 25,130) 229,260.00 271,135.00 153,560 (N 69,645) - 150,810.00 (N 76,000.00) 23,750 211,385 N 15,385 394,130.00 (N 187,980.00) 189,270 N 13,905 326,715.00 N 10,020 380,790 N 29,245.00 218,340.00 N 10,920.00 259,350 N 11,785 -- 5,750 N 18,0001 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.ABRAKA ARCHDEACONRY STATISTICAL REPORT Year 2012 2013 S/N Particulars 1 Number of Clergy 67 2 Number of Catechists 45 3 Number of Church Teachers 66 4 Number of Lay Readers 13 13 5 Number of baptized infants 64 67 6 Number of baptized adults 84 105 7 Number of Confirmees 37 82 8 Number admitted to Mothers Union 11 12 9 Number admitted to Women’s Guild 15 24 10 Number admitted to Girl’s Guild 43 27 11 Number admitted to Father’s Union 59 12 Number of registered members 1,908 2,114 13 Number of baptized persons 483 567 14 Number of Communicants 809 813 15 Number of marriages: (a) Ordinance 15 17 93 (b) Blessing 450 447 16 Number of Sunday School Children 42 39 17 Number of Sunday School Teachers 24 18 Number of Diocesan Missionaries/Evangelists 11 19 Number of Account Clerks1 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.20 Number of Diocesan Financial Officers 1121 Number of Deaths 722 Number of Inquirers 189 LIST OF DONORS AMOUNTS/N NAME CHURCH DESCRIPTION1. Unanynmous St. Philip’s Ekrejeta A marble conducting N 350,000 Desk and a front2. Sir Emokiniovo St. Andrew’s Ugono Payment of Assessment N 35,000 Umunade and donation3. The Diocesan Christ the King Purchase of land N 1,000,0004. MEC Transfiguration Purchase of land N 1,000,0005. Mrs. Ruth Okwa St. John’s Police Donation toward church N 118,500 Station Road. building project6. Mrs. Elizabeth St. John’s Police Donation toward church N 200,000 Omaruaye Station Road. building project7. Sir & Lady St. John’s Police 50 bags of cement for N 100,000 church building projectEmmanuel Abigor Station Road.8. St. Peter’s Igbudu Annonuciation Oria- A generating plant N 50,000Warri Women Abraka9. Engr. David Igbru Annonuciation Oria- Purchase of loud N 50,000 Abraka speakers1 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.CONCLUSION:We appreciate God for his enabling saving grace and the Priests and other workers for theirunflinching support. The Lord has surely been faithful and has blessed us in every way in themidst of trying circumstances. We hope for the Lord's transforming visitations and divinemanifestations in the year ahead. We wish the President of Synod and all Synod delegates asuccessful Synod deliberation in Jesus' matchless Name. Ven. R.M.U. Obegor Ph.D (JP) Archdeacon, Abraka Archdeaconry. 1 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. C. AGBON 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,My lord Temporal,Diocesan Officials,House of Clergy and Laity,My Fellow Delegates,Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,1. INTRODUCTION:.” Let all that I am praise the Lord. May I never forget the good things he does for me. “ Psalm 123 v 3 (New Living Translation).2. ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH, OKPARA WATERSIDE: We highly appreciate God for the notable spiritual growth of members with the introduction of weekly morning Breakthrough Services, Divine connection, Wednesday Fasting and Prayer and counseling started on Wednesday 6th April 2014. We held revival programs to also uplift the spiritual lives of members. A preaching roster was also made for Lay-Readers and Evangelists to preach in churches around. The Prayer meetings meet regularly. However attendance by the men is very low.The ACM prayer meeting holds regularly and they also fast during the last Saturday of everymonth. The church hosted the Anglican Communion Brigade (ACB) from 20th -22nd March2015 successfully. The wilderness programme from 1st -7th January, 2015 was jointly held bythe AYF and the Church. It was very successful.Regular Visitation and Holy Communion for the elderly were carried out. We have started ourfood bank and some old persons have benefited from itHome cell is now well attended after the Diocesan retreat for effective leadership of theoperation of Home cells.Vigorous developments are going on as the church is preparing to host the 2015 Synod-thenew vicarage , the building of the Second wing of the church, renovating the altar, constructionof toilets etc are on-going. We highly appreciate our generous donors.The Church is in dire need of a bigger generator to carry all electrical gadgets.3. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, OKPARA INLAND: The parish had two open-Air Revivals in April and December 2014 and some converts were won. The Church is growing remarkably-spiritually, numerically, financially etc as a result of various activities – All night, Monthly Breakthrough, Divine Encounter, revival service, fasting days. Lenten 1 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. programme etc. The new church building is nearing completion for dedications we appreciate all who gave generously for the projects. Home cell is now properly organized.4. ST. JAMES' OVIORIE-OVU. The Church recorded growth numerically, spiritually and financially through her various programmes: revival seminars, witnessing from house to house, etc. The home cell units are now very active. Charity Sunday was organized and items- clothes food shirts, etc. were distributed to the needy. The major challenge of the church is a bus for evangelism to expand the gospel to every part of the parish.5. ST. JAMES' IGUN. Too boost the spiritual lives of the people the church organized visitations based on four zones for effective fellowship. The church also had revival, morning breakthrough, all nights etc. Evang. Luke Omugbe organized a crusade for 3 days. Work on the new vicarage is on going with the confidence that it will be completed before next Synod. The church appreciate the role played by his lordship & wife, The Rt. Rev. & Mrs. C.E Ide (JP)., the Archdeacon, Ven. V.A. Onosemuode, priests, St. James', Igun members, during the home call of the wife of their curate, Mrs. Helen Avroro. May her Soul rest in peace, Amen.6. ST. JAMES' OLUDE. The church is growing steadily through her activities – revival, Breakthrough prayers, all nights, etc. The two group Home cells are doing well. We have four home cell groups functioning well. Family and Social meetings are hindrance to its growth. The Church is reconstructing the church and a new children chapel is being built by Mrs. Veronica Mowuba. The Vicarage also being renovated at the cost of four hundred thousand naira (N400, 000:00). The Spiritual lives of members have been uplifted by the ministrations of a Youth Mr. Ferdinand Ejaife who has gained admission into Adam Igbudu Christian Institute. He was sent to serve for three months. We pray that God should bless his ministry. Amen.7. ST. PAUL'S EKPAN-OVU. Activities – All nights revivals fasting and prayers are responsible for the remarkable growth of the church. Two souls were won in one of the programmes. Work is going on in the new vicarage for plastering and ceiling. We have two groups of Home cells. The groups are having leadership problem. The church appreciates the Bishop, The Rt. Rev. C.E. Ide, (JP), the Archdeacon, Ven. V. A. Onosemuode (JP) for their fatherly care.8. ST. ANDREW'S, OTUMARA Evangelistic and weekly programmes gave rise to the spiritual and numerical growth recorded. The church has one effective Home cell group. We hope to have another group very soon. The church's building is at roofing level now. We ask you to join to pray for its completion.9. TRIUMPHANT CHURCH, OKOROGBA. We won some converts through our evangelistic, revival, All nights etc. programmes. We were able to formalize the acquisition of the church land and the church building has been roofed. We lack members to financed projects in the church. We depend majorly on outsiders during harvest – especially. The St. Andrew's Cathedral Warri. We shall continue to ask for 1 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.help until the church building is completed. Unity is very desirable for the sustainablegrowth of the church, Please pray for us.10. ST. PETER OKONURO: The Church recorded new converts through their Evangelism, revival, all night visitations etc. We carried out crusade during the year. A total number of eight (8) person were baptized the church building is now at roofing level. We appeal to the good people of God to help us complete the project.11. ST. BATHOLOMEW, URHODO – OVU The church is growing spiritually. A distance and committed member, Chief Pius Idoghor single handedly bought a piece of land measuring 150” by 100” for a new church building and the foundation stone was laid on the 8th December 2015.12. ST. JAMES AGBON RHORO. The church needs prayer for rapid spiritual, numerical growth, etc.. The home cell group is not doing badly.13. ANNUNCIATION ASORO. In spite the challenges, the church is moving forward gradually. Revivals all nights e.t.c, were organized weekly and monthly. Home cell is also doing fine. The church needs financial support to do evangelism and purchase of musical instruments.14. ALL SAINT OKOEMAKA This is a growing station founded by EFAC and it is growing steadily. Sixteen convert were recorded during the reporting year. The AYF of St. Andrew's Cathedral Warri boosted the spiritual life of members by donating musical instruments. They have now moved to its permanent site.15. ST. JUDE OKOROKE-OVU. This is a growing church having 3 men and 7 women and 16 infants. St. Andrew's Cathedral Touch Bearer has helped the church to possess a piece of land measuring 200ft by 200ft. We appreciate the King Anigboro Evangelistic crusade for organizing a revival and two converts were won. We commend all those who gave us help.OBITUARYThe following persons were called to gloryS/N NAME CHURCH1 Mrs. Maria Ayoma ST. Matthew’s, Okpara water side2 Mrs. Helen Avroro ST. James’ Igun3 Mrs. Ahie Chiefinyorherhe -do-4 Mrs. Joseph Onokofa ST. Paul Ekpan –Ovu5 Majimite Onogohworeyo -do-6 Mrs. Christiana Onohwakpor ST. James’ Oviorie ovu7 Mrs. Margret Eferigho -do-1 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.8 Mrs. Agnes Ovwigho -do-9 Madam Ufuomonefe Omoyibo ST. James Olude10 Mrs. Elizabeth Omaraye -do-11 Madam Margaret Idisi ST. Matthias Imodje12 Mrs. Margaret Akpokiniovo -do-STATISTICAL REPORTS/N PARTICULARS 2013 20141. Number of Clergy 9 7 Nil2. “ “ Deacons 1 7 13. “ “ Catechists 19 11 64. “ “ Church Teachers 13 1195. “ “ Lay-Readers 16 107 796. “ “ Evangelists 7 94 9407. “ “ Enquirers 105 23508. Number baptize during the year 15 15 (a) Adults 242 629 21 (b) Infants 93 7 129. Number confirmed during the year 104 35 610. Number of communicants 1555 411. Number of register members 334512. Number of marriage (a) Ordinance 5 (b) Blessing of marriage Nil13. Number of attendance of Sunday School 293514. Number of Sunday School Teachers 2115. Numbers admitted into Mother’s Union 1316. Numbers admitted into women’s union Nil17. Numbers admitted into Girls Guild 3718. Numbers admitted into Father’s Union 419. Deaths during the year 8CONCLUSION:The Agbon Archdeaconry is growing spiritually, numerically and financially. The reason for this growthis as a result of the transfer of vibrant young priests and catechists who worked tirelessly. We aregrateful to God for the creation of Agbon South Archdeaconry. We are hopeful, with the challenge ofhis lordship, that more will be created in the near future.2 0“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

FINANCIAL REPORT – CHURCH BY CHURCHREPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD. 2 1“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.AGBON ARCHDEACONRY UNAUDITED FINANCIAL REPORTITEM 2013 2014INCOME 2,868,746.68 2,441,086:13EXPENDITURE 2,820,315.08 1,858,099:60BALANCE 48,431:68 82,986.53Our hosting the 2015 synod is the Lord's favour and not a task. Hence we depend on Him tosucceed.We highly appreciate His lordship, The Rt. Rev. C.E. Ide and our Mother- in- Israel, Mrs. P. Ide,for their prayer for us to succeed and numerous others who gave secretly and openly tosucceed.God bless you all abundantly. Amen. Ven. Victor A. Onosemuode, JP. Archdeacon Agbon Archdeaconry2 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. D. AGBON-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 WARRI HELD AT ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH OKPARA WATER SIDE FROM SATURDAY 2ND – WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY, 2015My Lord Bishop,My Lord's Spiritual and Temporal,Diocesan Officials,House of Clergy and Laity,My fellow Synod Delegates,Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen.1. PREAMBLE I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith, finally, there is laid up for me, the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge will give to me, on that day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. 2Timithy 4:7-8.2. AGBON EAST ARCHDEACONRY The Archdeaconry is now made up of Eight Churches because of the creation of Agbon south Archdeaconry with headquarters at St. Luke's church Kokori inland, the Eight churches are as follows, St. Matthias Church Eku, St. Stephen's Church Orhono Eku, St. James Church, Eku market, St. Barnabas Church, off general hospital Eku, St, Mark's Church, Obagie, St. Peter's Church, Okoronohwohwakpor, St. Paul's Church, Okorunoho, St. John the Baptist Church, Echi Eku. All the remaining churches in the Archdeaconry are waxing stronger daily, with the wind of Evangelism which brings more converts to the churches.3. EVANGELISM The period under review, some evangelical groups visited the villages with their team and many converts were won. We wish to thank Agbon East Archdeaconry AAPS that started very well with their new executive, by moving from one village to the other for Revival work of the churches and Evangelism, may the good Lord bless them.4. YOUTH WORK The Archdeaconry A.Y.F. are still waiting for the Agbon Archdeaconry council to grant them authority to operate on their own. However all the youth work in the Archdeaconry is going on smoothly. The AYF, Boys Brigade, Girl's Brigade and Girls Guild, carried out all their programmes as planned within the period under review. Meanwhile all the churches organized their harvest with Revival to re-awaken their spirit.5. WOMEN WORK The women in Agbon East Archdeaconry are still waxing stronger in all their different activities; All the programmes planned for are successfully done. St. Matthias' women 2 3“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD. had not been able to buy the Bus they are planning to buy, we pray God to assist them to actualize their dream.6.0. REPORT FROM CHURCHES IN THE ARCHDEACONRY6.1. ST MATTHIAS' CHURCH EKU The church ceiling work which is reported on going in the year under review has been fully completed; we give thanks to God for his mercy. The spiritual life of the church and his activities is growing. It is also glad to note that the numerical strength of the church has grown so much through so many committed Christian who devote themselves to the Lord. The tiles work of the church has been duly completed by Engr. Akpotor who was our last year Harvest chairman, may the good Lord bless him. We wish to put on note the generosity of Sir & Lady Victor Aghwadoma to the church in particular, right now, he is single handedly completing the top of the church Office complex, as his retirement thanksgiving, we wish to appeal to the entire Diocese to appreciate him for us, because he has done well.6.2. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH ORHONO, EKU The church is already with the wind of revival since the posting of a new priest to them. The membership of this church is now growing with various Revival activities being organized from time to time. The church roof iron steel has been completed awaiting the long span to cover the roof, However, we wish to thank all the members of this church, for their co-operation, may the good Lord continue to bless them. We also need to thank the family of Late Justice Aghoghovwia for their contribution monthly towards the church building. May the Lord continue to sustain them.6.3. ST. JAMES' CHURCH, MARKET AREA EKU The church is waxing stronger in his activities. They are already worshiping in their permanent site, with a temporal structure built in the middle of the church for worship. They have started adding more blocks to the church building. It has gotten to window level. This church is a promising church in future.6.4. ST. MARK'S CHURCH OBAGIE This church is growing numerically and also waxing stronger in his activities. The piece of land donated to them by the community, has been utilized, and the foundation of the church house is laid on the 19th Nov. 2014 and the work of the building is going very fast.6.5. ST. BARNABAS CHURCH, EKU The church is waxing stronger and all the activities are going on smoothly as planned. The church foundation stone which was laid by the Bishop the Rt Rev Christian E. Ide since on the 6th March 2014, the work is progressing.6.6 ST. PAUL'S CHURCH OKORUNOHO The church is not growing because of the nature of the farm settlement the is situated; 2 4“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.meanwhile the church bought musical instrument worth N105,000; to enhance theservice of the church.6.7. ST. PETER'S CHURCH OKORONOHWOHWAKPOR This church is growing through the effort of the youth of the community; Sir & Lady Victor Aghwadoma bought a piece of land for the church, for her building may the good Lord bless this family. The church Catechist John Ogedegbe bought a medium size generator for the church, for worship.6.8. ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, ECHI EKU This church is growing through revival and evangelism being organized by the missionary Evang Jackson Oruerakpo, they have moved to their permanent site, with a temporary structure for worship, pending when the church house will be completed.7. OBITUARYIn Agbon East Archdeaconry the following people joined the Saints triumphant duringthe year under review1. Mr. Godwin Emuakpeje - St. Matthias' Eku2. Mrs. Odinde Maria Ejefiere - “3. Mrs. Victoria Idibie -“4. Mrs. Afigo Ivwighrebunose - “5. Mrs. Elizabeth Agboghoroma - “6. Mrs. Dora Akpogheneobo - “7. Chief James Iyeke -“8. Chief Wilson Ishegbe - St. James' Eku9. Mr. Solomon Ehwarieme - St. Peter's OkonohwakpoMay their gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.STATISTICAL REPORT 2013 2014 3 3 S/N PARTICULAR 1 Number of clergy 6 5 2 Number of Non Clergy 1 1 11 11 Catechist 6 6 Church teacher 65 71 Lay – reader 92 95 Missionaries / Evangelist 497 512 3 Numbers of Enquieres 645 655 4 Number of Baptised infants 50 24 5 Number of Baptized Adult 2 4 6 Number of registered members 7 Number of Comfirmees 8 Number of Father’s union admitted2 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.9 Number of Mother’s union admitted 6 610 Number of women’s Guild admitted 23 1511 Number of Girl’s Guild admitted 36 2312 Number of Sunday School Children 296 32013 Number of MarriageOrdinance 19 21Blessing 8714 Number of death 79 DONATIONSS/ NAMES OF DONORS DECRIPTION AMOUNNT1 Sir & Lady V. Aghwadoma Completion of story building office complex and 2nd phase of ceiling work2 Chief Oberikpaye Mayiwa Middle size organ for choir3 Engr A. Akpotor Completion of church tiling 2,000,0 work 004. Mr. & Mrs. Irhirhi 4 pillars of office complex5. Sir G. Orororo 1 pillars of office complex6. Commissioner K. Okpara Cash Donation towards 500,000 Ceiling7. Late Ven. O. Okpara 1 bundle of zinc (St. James Eku)8. Evang Mrs. J. Igben 1 bundle of zinc (St. James Eku)9. Late chief W. Ishegbe 5 bags of Cement (St. James Eku)10. Mr. & Mrs. Benson Efemini 1 bundle of Zinc11. Evang Mrs. E. Okoro 1 trip of sand 7,00012. Sir & Lady V. Aghwadoma Piece of land (150x100) for St. 300,000 Peter’s Okonohwakpo13 Catechist John Ogedegbe Medium Size Generator (St. 26,000 Peter’s)14 Okonohwakpo youth Lead Guitar 20,00015 Okonohwakpo women Alter cloth16 Evang Mrs. E. Okpimah 1 trip of sand (St. James) 15,0002 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.17 Sir & Lady V. Aghwadoma Towards church building (St. 100,000 10,00018 Mr. & Mrs. Sunny Udi James) 30,00019 Eku community 5 bags of Cement “ 6,40020 Sir & Lady V. Aghwadoma21 Mrs. H. Emuekor “ 6 long pews Cash (St. Paul’s Okunoho) Zinc and 2 bags of CementDEVELOPMENT IN THE ARCHDEACONRY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 2014S/N NATURE OF DEVELOPMENT COST REMARK1 Completion of church ceiling work (St. 2,800,000 Matthias’ Eku)2 church tiles work completed (St. 2,400,000Matthias Eku)3 St. James church market Area, adding 480,000more blocks to their church building,now to window sit4 Laying of pipe for the roofing of St.Stephen’s church Orhono, Eku5 St. James church building work at the 210,000lintel levelAGBON EAST ARCHDEACONRY AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORTYEAR 2013 2014INCOME 1,288,004.3 802,385EXPENDITURE 1,281,913.62 811,365BALANCE 6,090.68 -8,980AGBON EAST ARCHDEACONRY CHURCHES AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORTS/N CHURCHES INCOME 2013 BAL. INCOME 2014 BAL.1 St. Matthias Eku 11,810,730 -191,565 10,551,529 94,729:06 EXP. :06 EXP.2 St. Stephen’s Eku 683,295 12,002,295 330,200 1,796,725 10,456,800 901,3803 St. James’ Eku 982,750 9,800 1,071,930 23,2604 St. Mark’s Obagie 282,115 253,095 -7,160 338,255 895,345 -1,2705 St. Barnabas Eku 668,620 972,950 243,280 688,200 1,048,670 8,000 189,275 339,525 425,340 608,2002 7“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.6 St. Paul’s Okonoho 228,195 173,665 54,530 298,195 293,690 4,505 216,950 8,790 200,585 196,910 3,6757 St.Peter 225,740Okorohwakpor8 St. John Echi 138,875 141,610 -2,950 139,140 141,200 -2,060FUTURE PLANS1. The Agbon East Archdeaconry intends to improve on the spiritual up bringing of the churches within the Archdeaconry and also to improve on the financial drive to meet up all financial obligations.2. We will try our best to teach and be clear on balancing clear Biblical moral standards with response to those struggling with the faith in Christ.3. We shall continue to improve on our Evangelical task ahead of us in other to establish more churches within the Area; we are also happy to report that St. Peter church in Late Peter's Aghwadoma house will be opened soon at old Eku Sapele road.CONCLUSIONWe give thanks to God for his enumerable gifts of life, as we give our report of honesty to Godin this synod. We wish to thank all the Clergies, Catechist/ church Agent and every Categoryof workers who supported us in performing our duties creditably in the way, the truth and thelife. We admire and are grateful to all of you, as we hope in our faith and wish all distinguishdelegates a spiritual fulfilling deliberation. Ven. Jonathan O. Okekporo JP+ Archdeacon.2 8“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD. E. AGBON – 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 ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH OKPARA WATER SIDE FROM SATURDAY 2ND – WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY, 2015My lord Bishop,My lords Spiritual and TemporalDiocesan OfficialsHouses of Clergy and LaityMy Fellow DelegatesDistinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,1. PREAMBLE To God be the glory, Agbon – South Archdeaconry has come to stay We appreciate the Almighty God for this opportunity given to us to report to synod the activities of Agbon – South Archdeaconry for the period under review. To God be the glory.2. AGBON – SOUTH ARCHDEACONRY This Archdeaconry is one of the baby and newly created Archdeaconry in this Diocese. The Archdeaconry was created during the Diocesan Board held at St Matthias's Anglican Church Eku on the 25th September 2014 and inaugurated on the 6th of December, 2014 with her head quarter at St Luke's Anglican Church Kokori and Revd Canon Lawrence E.O. Odechemu as the first Chairman. We highly appreciate His Lordship Rt. Rev C.E. Ide for this honour given to us and our beloved Mrs. Roseline Wiliki and many other good children of Kokori for buying an official car (Toyota High Lather) at the cost of one million five hundred and fifty thousand naira (N1,550,000). May the Almighty God bless Mrs. Roseline Wiliki and her team. Amen.The Archdeaconry is made up ten churches which include the following:St Luke's Kokori, St Peter's Orhoakpor, St John's Otorho-Agbon, St Barth. Kokori, StCyprian's Erho-Ike, The Resurrection Anglican Church Okoidjerhe, Anglican ChurchOkoruokpe, St Andrew's Samagidi, Christ Anglican Church Onumane and Anglican churchEgbogho, also a new church has be establish along Ekruebue road, Otorho Agbon recently.Bring the total to be Eleven Churches.3. EVANGELISM The work of evangelism in this area has been so uneffective; this is as a result of a visionless leader that has no fire for evangelism and also refuse instructions and advice. We thank the Almighty God for the Warri Zonal Leader Evang Omoluke and his team who visited to inaugurate the Agbon - South A.A.P.S group on the 22nd February 2015 and Evang. Lucky Oviguaraye as the leader. New strategies have been introduced to effectively evangelise the area.HOME CELL: The Home Cell units in the Archdeaconry are doing their best. The Various 2 9“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.Home Cell in the Archdeaconry have key into the dream of His lordship to have a centralHome cell system. It is helping to re-awaking the spirit of the people to work for God. There isgreat improvement now4. YOUTH WORK: The Archdeaconry A.Y.F has not been given the authority to operate as an Archdeaconry Council in this Diocese because of the huge sum of money they are owing the council, this was as a result of the bad leadership of the President, he has no respect for a constituted authority of the church, very proud, arrogant, no vision for the spiritual growth of the youth and always antagonising every minister posted to the church. He is the Saul of our time. We shall be grateful if the Diocese can write off these debts. Though plans are on a high gear for their inauguration very soon. Notwithstanding, the A.Y.F, Boys Brigade, A.C.M, Girl's Brigade and the Girl's Guild have been flowing smoothly with retarded successes.5. WOMEN WORK The women are doing their best to make sure that this young Archdeaconry stand on her feet like other Archdeaconry. We have observed tremendously that the women are the life wire of the church and the Archdeaconry. We salute their zeal for God's work.6. REPORT FROM CHURCHES IN THE ARCHDEACONRYST LUKE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH KOKORIWe give God the Glory and also appreciate our Father in God, the Rt. Rev & Mrs. C.E. Ide fortheir love, prayers and support for the churches when the Kokori crisis was in the apex. Mostespecially we appreciate our Mother in Isreal and the entire women of this Diocese forsending a huge sum of money (N300,000) to assist the good people of St Luke's church, wholost their properties during the crises. All the beneficiaries send their greetings. More so, thereare tremendous progress in the church in the period under review. Revival, alnight, morningbreakthrough and fasting are held in the church on Wednesdays and Fridays which help toboost the spiritual and physical life of the members. The church New Vicarage is now at thedecking stage. We give God the glory.ST PETER'S ORHOAKPORBy the grace of God the church A.A.P.S carried out two days crusade to Ekrebuo, one of thevillage from Orhoakpor town and a church was planted. All our weekly and monthly revivalprogramme were all adhered to such as fasting and prayer, monthly revival etc. are spirituallywonderful.The church building was re-roof with aluminium and the Vicar office building was highlyembark on within the period under review and the sum of one million five hundred thousandnaira was spent.ST JOHN'S OTORHO – AGBONWe give special and humble thanks to God Almighty for His love and protection for over theyears especially this synod year. May His name be praise in the peerless name of Jesus 3 0“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.Christ. The church has been undergoing a tremendous progress and spiritual growth in allareas. The foundation laying ceremony of the church's vicarage was laid on 17th January,2015 by our lord Bishop Rt. Rev C.E Ide. The church carried series of visitation to members(sick, aged and the lukewarm) and organise revival programmes that has boosted thespiritual and physical life of members. Under the period of review, St John's Otorho-Agbonwas certified for conducting marriage.ST CYPRIAN'S ERHO – IKEWe give thanks to God for the growth of the church both physical and spiritual from time totime. By His grace, the church weekly activities home cell, morning breakthrough prayerprogramme and revival are in progress. This has greatly contributed to the growth of thechurch. We are praying earnestly and working very hard to ensure that the church building isroof this year.ST BARTHOLOMEN ANGLICAN CHURCH KOKORIWe thank the Almighty God for making every thing possible in our lives and the tremendousgrowth of the church. By the grace of God the church have acquired a piece of land throughthe effort of our chairman Revd Canon Odechemu L.E.O, Engr. Famous Oteheri and otherpersons. In the period under review, the church was Christianed by our lord Bishop Rt. RevC.E Ide and a Catechist was transfer to us, Mr. & Mrs. Robert AkpadiohwoTHE RESURRECTION ANGLICAN CHURCH OKOIDJERHEWe thank God Almighty for bringing us to another session of synod. This is a small church thatChristianed by His Lordship Rt. Rev C.E Ide recently. The church is growing rapidly to theglory of God. By God's grace, the church was able to build a temporary structure for worshipthrough the help of the Diocesan women that gave the Church N100,000. We sincerelyappreciate our lordship and our mother in Israel Rt Rev. & Mrs C.E Ide and our able chairman,Canon Odechemu L.E.O. for his hard work in the area.ANGLICAN CHURCH OKORUOKPEThis is a small church. The church is waxing stronger daily. It is a church that needs a land anda structure for worship. We appeal to the Diocese to come to our aid through the Mission &Evangelism (MEC).ANGLICAN CHURCH EGBOGHOThis is a small church. The church needs a land and a structure for worship. The church alsoneed a worker and crusade should be brought to Egbogho ChurchST ANDREW'S SAMAGIDIWe thank God for His endless grace upon the church within this period under review. Thechurch is growing rapidly both spiritually and physically. By the grace of God, the Home cell,Eagle devotion and revival programme and visitation to weak members are in progress.CHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCH ONUMANEWith profound gratitude to the Almighty God for another synod year and the strength He hasgiven to us to work in His vine yard. The church is growing both physically, spiritually and 3 1“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.numerically. A lot of programme is be organised, revival, fasting, bible study, evangelism andhome cell. This has contributed greatly to the progress and growth of the church.DONATIONS TO BE APPRECIATIONS/N NAMES OF CHURCH DESCRIPTION AMOUNTDONOR1 All Sons & St. Luke’s Support the inauguration of Agbon-Daughters of Kokori Kokori South Archdeaconry Support the2 Engr. Abel Okuse St Luke’s inauguration of Agbon- 100,000 Kokori South Archdeaconry 90,000 20 ceiling fans for the 100,0003 Engr. Abel Okuse St Luke’s church with fixing 45,000 Support the Kokori inauguration of Agbon- South Archdeaconry4 Mrs. Rose Wiliki St Luke’s 1 processional cross Kokori5 Mrs. Rose Wiliki St Luk’s Kokori6 Capt & Mrs. Ohre St Luke’s Support the 100,000 inauguration of Agbon- 100,000 Kokori South Archdeaconry 10,000 Support the7 Mrs. Pat Emoghene St Luke’s inauguration of Agbon- South ArchdeaconryIjatomi Kokori Wardens staff8. Dr. Edafe Ejoh St. Luke’s Rods for New Vicarage 120,000 Kokori building9 Dr. J.O Ighedo St. Luke’s Wireless Microphone Kokori10 Dr. J.O Ighedo St. Luke’s Over 15 trips of filling 10,000 Kokori sand11 Chief Michael St Luke’s 10 create of mineral Efekemoraye Kokori St. Luke’s Church land 1,000,00012 Mr. Emmanuel Uti Kokori St Barth. 3 Altar chairs 45,00013 Engr. Famous Ang Chur. Oteheri Kokori St Peter’s14 Evang William Orhoakpor Okpako3 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.15 Chief B.A.Obodeyan St Peter’s Church roofing work 5,000 50,000Orhoakpor16 Mr. Alex Odotokpe St Peter’s Plasma screenOrhoakpor17 Unanimous Donor St John’s Four Altar desks andOtorh- drums of paintsMay God bless and protect them all in Jesus name, Amen.OBITUARYThe following persons in Agbon – South join the saint triumphant during the period underreviewS/N NAMES CHURCH1. Mrs Itodje Rebecca St Luke’s Kokori2. Mrs. Odiri Patience St Luke’s Kokori3 Mr. Ediagbonuvie St Luke’s Kokori4. Mrs Mary Isiekpere St Luke’s Kokori5. Mr s. Enakirerhi Itoje St Luke’s Kokori6 Mr Ohwobenya Utake St Luke’s Kokori7 Mr Anthony Akpomudje St Luke’s Kokori8 Mrs Achojatuwevwere Ojefia St Peter’s Orhoakpo9 Madam Sapele A.T.C St Peter’s Orhoakpor10 Mrs Ugherughe Roseline St John’s Otorho-Agbon11 Mrs Oyiboakpo Esinone St John’s Otorho-AgbonSTATISTICAL REPORT 2014 4 S/N PARTICULARS 1 1. Number of Clergy 5 2. Number of Deacon 1 3. Number of Catechists 3 4 Number of Church Teachers 5 5 Number of layreader 13 6. Number of marriages according to ordinance 51 7 Number of marriages (blessing of Marriage) 8 Number of Baptized Adult3 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.9 Number of Baptized Infants 3010 Number of Confirmed during the Year 5011 Number of Admitted to Mother’s Union 1112 Number of Admitted in Girl’s Gui ld 2413 Number of Admitted in Father’s Union 414 Number of Admitted in Women’s Guild 3815 Number of Deaths during the Year 11FINANCIAL REPORT (APRIL 2014 – MARCH 2015)S/N CHURCHES INCOME EXPENSES BALANCE1 St Luke’s Kokori 4,966,055 4,962,215 3,8402 St Peter’s Orhoakpor 1,877,775 1,869,700 8,0753 St John’s Otorho-Agbon 1,360,525 871,335 489,9904 St Barth. Kokori5 St Cyprian’s Erho – Ike 199,460 146,010 53,4506 The Resurrection 160,235 152,240 7,995 Okoidjerhe7 St Andrew’s Samagidi 227,980 222,500 5,4808 Christ Anglican Church 229,235 226,315 2,920 Onumane9 Anglican Church 44,305 26,955 17,350 Okuruokpe10 Anglican Church EgboghoCONCLUSIONWe give thanks to Almighty God for His grace, mercies, favour and enablement to serve in HisVineyard under the period review. We sincerely appreciate all those God used to support andbring about the reality of this Archdeaconry. May Almighty God richly bless you all in Jesusname, Amen. REVD CANON LAWRENCE E.O. ODECHEMU CHAIRMAN3 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. F. EFFURUN 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 WATER-SIDE FROM SATURDAY 2ND TO WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY 2015.MY LORD BISHOP,MY LORD SPIRITUALAND TEMPORAL,DIOCESAN OFFICALS,HOUSES OF CLEGYAND LAITY,DISTINGUISHED LADIES AND GENTLEMENT.PREAMBLE:Thy hand, O God, has guided thy flock from age to age: The wonderous tale is written, fullclear on every page ……. (Hymns A&M 256) The Lord Almighty has truly guided protectedand provided for us in Effurun Archdeaconry in the year under review. To Him be glory now andforever. Amen.HOME CELLAll the Home Cells within the Archdeaconry are doing very well.CONFIRMATIONThis was held at the church of the Transfiguration Aka Avenue, Effurun on Sunday 7thSeptember 2014. It was glorious and successful.OFFICIAL CARWhen the maintenance cost of the old official Car became too high, a new one was bought toreplace it within the year under review at the cost of N3.8m. The car was dedicated on Sunday7th September 2014 at the church of the Transfiguration. We give God the glory.EVANGELISM.The Archdeaconry hosted the A.A.P.S. Warri group crusade at St Luke's Church Ugbolokposofrom Friday 23rd – Sunday 26th 2015. Seven converts were won to the LordREPORT FROM CHURCHES1. CHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCH, EFFURUN.SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT.The following activities and programmes were held during this period under review, to boostthe spiritual life of members of the church. The seven days waiting upon the Lord to begin theyear with the Theme: God's purpose for us held in January, 2015, the forty days Lentenservice program, tagged: Victory over Satan, the twenty-one days revival held in September,2014, all-night prayers and morning breakthrough prayer observed monthly and weeklyactivities such as bible study, Wednesday faith clinic (fasting and prayer),and mid- week Holy 3 5“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.Communion. All groups in the church, A.A.P.S., A.Y.F., A.C.B., A.C.M. and the Women groupsobserved their activities as expected.HOME CELL- The church members attend Home Cells every Sunday.CHARITY: - The sum of N698, 000.00 (Six hundred and ninety eight thousand naira) wasspent to assist people with different needs in the church including the victims of the fireincident at the Refinery Road MarketDEVELOPMENT/ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE CHURCHa) BUILDING PROJECTi) The re-roofing of the church building is now completed at the cost of N15,000,000.00 (fifteen million naira only).ii) The ceiling of the church has also been completed at the cost of N3,000,000.00 (three million naira only)iii) The plastering of the church has been completed.iv) The amendment of the marble attar Rail was also completed at the cost of N130,000.00v) The re-amendment of the broken floor tiles in the church was also done.vi) The electrical wiring of the church has also been done.vii) The fixing of the church windows has been completed.viii) The musical instruments donated by Mr & mrs. G.E. Eweiye were also istalled.CELEBRATIONA) EVANG Dr. Chuks Odunukwe celebrated his 7oth Birthday on 5th Octoberber, 2014. The former Dean of church of Nigeria Most Revd. M.S.C. Anikwenwa was in attendance.2. CHURCH OF TRANSFIGURATION EFFURUNSPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT/ACTIVITIESSeveral revival services were organized by the church and these led to more growthspiritually and strengthened the church generally. On the 7th of September, 2014, the churchhosted the Effurun Archdeaconry confirmation service.INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENTThe children chapel, though temporary, was fully rehabilitated. Additional set of musicalinstrument were procured at the cost of N350,000.00. The church floor has been furnishedwith pews.WELFARE/CHARITYThose who suffered fire disaster at the refinery road market were given assistance. Thechurch in collaboration with various organizations in the church, especially the womenOrganisation participated actively in charity works by donating and providing for the old andneedy through rural evangelism.FUTURE PLAN/CHALLENG(S)The church is presently faced with the challenges of vicarage and children's chapel. The twoproject would be our priority in the nearest future. 3 6“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.3. UNITY ANGLICAN CHURCH, MOSHESHE ESTATE, EFFURUNSPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT/CHURCH ACTIVITIES.The Sunday service has been encouraging leading to numerical strength and growth, of thechurch. The “HOUR OF GRACE” programme which was introduced in 2013 has helpedtremendously in the spiritual growth of members and a lot of break-through has been testified.Marriage seminar was held and this helps to revive and restore some marriages that were notfunctioning well.DEVELOPMENT/ACHIEVEMENTS:The deed of gift for the church Hall has been is still being processed. We are grateful to Hislordship the Rt. Rev. C.E.Ide for the release of the sum of three hundred thousand naira(N300,000.00) for this purpose.CHARITY: The sum of twenty – three thousand naira was given to two of our indigentmembers. By the church.HOME CELL: THE Home cell in the parish is functioning well.4. ST MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH UGBOMROSPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT/GROWTH OF THE CHURCHSeveral revivals and prayer retreats were organized and members were blessed and about15 persons were convertedDEVELOPMENT/ACHEIVEMENTS.Renovation of the church is currently going on. The vicarage building has been leveled forroofing. Over N100,000.00 was spent to assist the Iteregbe Anglican Church to raise atemporary structure. The Iteregbe church is growing but needed about 3,000,000.00 toacquire a piece of land.HOME CELL: Our home cell groups are waxing strong. New cell units have been introduced.However, Ugbomro and Iteregbi church are not captured in the harmonized Diocesan HomeCell.5. CHURCH OF ASCENSION ANGLICAN CHURCH, EBRUMEDESPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENTThe church is growing and new converts have joined the church.ACHIEVEMENTS/DEVELOPMENTThe church has two major projects, extension of the vicarage and raising a three bedroomupstairs and the building of an Ultra Modern Church. We have some materials in place. Thefoundation stone laying may come up immediately after this synod.Home Cell. The three existing home cells are functioning well. 3 7“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.6. ST MICHAEL'S MAMMY 2SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENTThe seven days waiting upon the Lord programme to begin the year was observed. Morningbreakthrough programme was also held. Revival programmes were also held. All the variousgroups in the church A.A.P.S, A.Y.F., A.C.M., A.C.B., B.B., G.B. and women groups held all theirusual activities and they are all doing well.ACHIEVEMENTS/INVESTMENTThe church has a nursery and primary school. This school is doing very well inspite thechallenges in the environment.HOME CELL: The Home Cell programme is actually helping the church because the attendanceis very encouraging.NEED OF THE CHURCH: The church is in need of a permanent site. We therefore appeal forfinancial assistance to enable us buy plot of land.7. ST LUKE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH UGBOLOKPOSOSPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENTThe Church is fully involved in house to house evangelism and market evangelism. During theWarri sectional A.A.P.S. crusade, seven converts were won to Christ. Also, the EffurunArchdeaconry Girls Guild embarked on two by two evangelism which also made positive impacton the Church. The Diocesan Missionaries also contributed positively to the spiritual growth of thechurch.ACHIEVEMENTThe building that hosts the church and vicarage has been roofed and the vicarage completed. Anew set of Jazz band and two new altar pews has also added colour to the church.EMPOWERMENT/WELFAREThe church paid school fees for some children of the church. A choir member was also sent toschool and aided with the sum of N37, 000.00 while the church workers volunteered to pay herschool fees throughout her secondary schoolCHALLENGES: We are in need of 20 trips of sand to fill the church compound. The land is verylow .8. ST PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, OHORHE 1SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENTThe church held the seven days fasting and prayer waiting upon the Lord. Morning breakthroughwas last day and first day of every month. The forty days Lenten programme was also observed.Monthly all-night was also observed. Weekly fasting and prayer and regular bible study were alsodone the women also carry out all their spiritual activities.ACHIEVEMENT: The church building project is going on. We need the sum of two million naira toenable us complete the building. 3 8“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.Home Cell. Members meet regularly and attendance is encouraging.9. ANNUNCIATION ANGLICAN CHURCH, OHORHE 2SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENTThe church organized revival programmes. The various groups in the church have been givenarea to evangelist and it is yielding result. The women also carried out their programme ofactivities successfully.ACHIEVEMENTSThe church has moved from a rented apartment to her church land but worshipping on aTemporary structure built with palm fronds. We therefore appeal to the Diocese to assist usfinancially to enable us start the building.1. HOME CELL: the Home Cell is growing stronger, and members attendance is very encouraging10. ST JAMES' ANGLICAN CHURCH OKUATATASPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENTThe church organized monthly intervention all-night, empowerment service, revivals, forty daysLenten programme, festival of fire, (a week long revival, four Sundays of anointing, monthlymorning breakthrough prayer and bible study. Group such as A.Y.F., A.C.M, G.G. and the WomenOrganisation also meet to fellowship and these have helped to improve the spiritual growth of thechurch.ACHIEVEMENTThe church was able to acquire a set of musical instrument. A temporary place of worship has alsobeen build. An anonymous donor also donated generator and a set of speakers.NEEDSThe church is in need of financial assistance to purchase a piece of land which cost 3.5m.DONATIONS DURING THE YEAR UNDER REVIEWS/N NAME OF DONOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT CHURCHES CHRIST CHURCH,EFFU RUN1 Evang.Dr.C. Keybord Odunukwe’s2 Dame E.Esin A Gold en Cross for N25,000.00 procession3 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.3 Mrs. Chandelier light N110,000.00 Okonofua (Alter light)4 Mr.Osas Set of choir Robes Obaseki5 Mr.Frank Local Conga Drum Erhieguren6 Dr. & Mrs Two pews N56,000.00 Godwin Anizor7 Miss. Two flower pots N35,000.00 Omamuzo Apeal8 Mrs. Alice One pew N28,000.00 Olumu family9 Mr.Beneson One pew N38,000.00 Ijokoh Family CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURA TION1 Anthony 4 wall fans & Nnajiuba Electrical materials2 Ifeanyi 6 wall fans & Ibekwe Installation3 Engr. N. 5 pews4 Evang. M. 1 pew Enyeribe5 Mr. Precious 1 pew Chinew UNITY CHURCH1 Mr. Jockey’s 1 fifteen seater Bus. Family4 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. ST MATTHEW Canon & Mrs. A pair of wireless mic Canon & Mrs. A pair of wireless mic L.C. Agim Youths One printer & Microphone Mr & Mrs. New generator James Onome Mr. Godbless Ten Bags of cement Women Four Bags of Groups cement Unanimous Tiles N10,000.00 donor Unanimous - N100,000.00 donor CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION1 Mr & Mrs. 150 bags of cement Stephen Okotie2 MR & Mrs. Musical Equipment N250,000.00 Azubuike3 Mr. & Mrs. Rods N200,000.00 Edwin Enejakpo4 Rev. & Mrs. One combo speaker Emma Ikpesu5 The Church Offering Box Women4 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. ST LUKES UGBOLOKPOS O1 Mr. Solomon 25 bags of cement N350,000.00 Okumagba2 Mrs. Agnes 1 trip of sand N11,000.00 Osuedi3 CATE. & Mrs. 10 aluminum N156,000.00 T.A.C. Don - windows, one alter Pedro pew and 11 bags of cement4 Evang. Mrs. One alter pew N10,000.00 Regbonrhi5 Bro. Michael 2 ceiling fans an d N19,000.00 One wireless Mic - crophone6 Dame N50,000.00 Otuedor7 Evang. Mrs. 1 four feet aluminum N30,000.00 P. Kajovo Door8 Bro Festus 6 casemen windows N132,000.00 Ogbogoro9 Mrs. Akpofure 1 Jazz band10 Mr. Osadebe 10 bags of cement N20,000.0011 Mrs. Edgeba 5 bags of cement N10,000.00 OBITUARY CHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCH, EFFURUN1. Mrs. Alice Taire 6. Mr. Benson Ijokoh2. Mrs. Clementina Oghifo 7. Mr. Sunday Egberhenede3. Mrs. Sussana Okposo 8. Mr. Benjamin Obefa4. Mrs. Alice Olomu 9. Sir Samuel E. Ogidi5. Mrs. Gloria Ijeoma 10. Mrs. Gloria Imonisan4 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. STATISTICAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2014 2015 TABLE 1 6 7S/N NARRATION 6 61 No. of priest2 No. of Deacon 15 153 No. of Catechists 128 1304 No. of Agents 87 765 No. of lay-readers 125 1226 No. of Enquirers 89 677 No. of Baptised during the year Adults 120 858 No. of Baptised during the year infants 1178 12459 No. of confirmed during the year 153910 No. of Baptised members not yet confirmed 41 2211 No. of communicants 18 1212 No. of Registered members 23 1013 No. of marriages during the year 595 622 ACCORDING TO Ordinance 765 780 Blessing of Marriage 55 5714 No. of attendance at Sunday school 18 23 Children 26 35 Adult 35 4515 No. of Sunday school teachers 10 416 No. of Admitted to M.U. During the year 11 1017 No. of Admitted to W.G. During the year18 No. of Admitted to G.G. During the year19 No. of Admitted to F.U. During the year20 No. of deaths During the year4 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. INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR 2013 & 2014 EFFURUN ARCHDEACONRY FINANCIAL REPORT 2013 & 2014YEAR INCOME EXPENDITURE BALANCE2013 2,897,530.00 2,815,094.58 82,435.422014 5,786,758.81 5,713,237.04 73,521.77NAMES OF 2013 2013 2013 2014 2014 2014CHURCHES INCOME EXPENDITURE BALANCE INCOME EXPENDITURE BALANCEChrist Ang 37,189,419.91 36,627,025.90 562,394.01 33,485,574.01 33,329,315.12 156,258.89Church,EffurunChurch of the 17,919,915.60 18,281,157.97 587,442.39 16,749,106.24 16,451,215.75 297,890.50TransfigurationSt Matthew’s 3,923,896.74 4,318,230.54 394,333.80 3,455,121.00 3,443,101.00 12,020.00AnglicanChurchUnity Ang. 5,149,305.00 4,946,115.00 202,890.00 3,493,780.00 4,814,611.51 - 776,346.31ChurchMoshesheEstateChurch of the 3,214,885.00 3,307,195.02 92,310.02 3,673,805.00 3,520,325.00 153,480.00Ascension 701,185.00 681,235.00 19,950.00 865,875.00 841,300.00St Micheal 993,590.00 990,140.00 938,729.80 54,860.20 1,289,970.00 1,261,860.72 24,575.00Mammy 2 125,010.00 28,109.28 594,245.00 556,910.00 433,230.00 523,710.00 461,260.00 62,450.00St Lukes’ 14,880.00Ugbolokposo 125,000.00 327,480.00 312,600.00 252,325.00 474,040.00St Pauls 10.00ohorhe 1 120,200.00 1,079,840.00 827,515.00AnnuciationOhorhe 11St JamesOkuatataCONCLUSIONWe are indeed grateful to God for giving us grace to serve and to His Lordship, the Rt Rev.Christian E. Ide for all his prayers and encouragement to us in Effurun Archdeaconry. VEN P.O. ONORIOSE ARCHDEACON EFFURUN ARCHDEACONRY4 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. G. EFFURUN EAST ARCHDEACONRYSYNOD 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,My Lords Spiritual and Temporal,Diocesan Officials,Houses of Clergy and Laity,Fellow Delegates,Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen.1.0 PREAMBLE: “To God be the Glory, Great things He has done…” We, all the Faithfuls at Effurun East Archdeaconry return thanks and praise to God Almighty for the remarkable things He has graciously wrought in us in the year under review. By His grace, we were able to host the second session of the Eleventh Synod successfully. Most especially, we thank God for the huge success of the Bishopscharge launching. Indeed, all the time, the Lord is a good to us!2.0 STAFF MEETINGS: Every first Monday of every month we meet for prayer and fasting; and every last Tuesday is our staff meetings. This has strengthened us powerfully for the task of the ministry.3.0 MULTI-PURPOSE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY: In the year under review, we registered a multi-purpose co-operative Society with the Name; Effurun-East Archdeaconry Anglican Communion multi-purpose co- operative society (EEA – ACM CPS) Ltd, Effurun with membership from across the Archdeaconry.4.0 ARCHDEACONRY OFFICIAL CAR: Through the kind Donations of our members we bought the first official car for the Archdeacon in the year under review. May the Lord continue to bless all our faithful members, in Jesus Name. Amen.5.0 PASTORIC WEEK CELEBRATION 2014: This was celebrated on Monday 23rd – Sunday 29th June, 2014 simultaneously in all the churches in the Archdeaconry with the Theme: Stand Firm; Text: Gal. 5:1. It was colourful and spiritually rewarding. 4 5“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.6.0 ALL WORKERS' RETREAT 2015: This was held on Wednesday 25th – Saturday 28th March, 2015 with the Theme: Not with Lip service As Men pleasers; Text: Eph. 6:6. Sub-Topic treated includes; The Good and Faithful Servant, The Heart of a Godly Leader; Not Slothful in business; etc. The programme involves leadership of; PCC; wardens; Sextons; Stewards; Arch. Board members; Finance officer; Account Clerk / Officer; Choir; Bible Study/Sunday School Teachers; ACM Teachers; Home Cell Leaders; Prayer Band members; Prayer meeting leaders; Committee Heads; F.U; M.U; W.G; AMF; AYF; A.C.B & GB.7.0 FESTIVAL OF PRAISE: The maiden edition of this programme, which was the outcome of our successful hosting of the 2014 Diocesan Synod was held on Saturday 24th May, 2014. It was a glorious experience in His presence! The 2015 edition was also held on Saturday 24th January, 2015. The glory of the Lord was brought down through praise. This has become an annual event in Effurun east Archdeaconry.8.0 ARCHDEACONRY YOUTH CONFERENCE: This was held on Saturday 24th August, 2014 with the Theme: The Youth as a Formidable Force for the Future. It featured among others; Messages, Worship; Prayers, Song Ministrations etc. It was a real refreshing moment for the youths.9.0 EFFURUN EAST ARCHDEACONRY MEN FELLOWSHIP CONVENTION: This was held on Saturday 20th September, 2014 @ St. Mark's Anglican Church, Okoribi with the Theme: The Night Cometh – Jn.9:4. At the Diocesan level held on 17th & 18th October, 2014 Effurun East Archdeaconry lifted the trophy.10.0 SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES: All the Parishes in the Archdeaconry carried out a number of programmes in the year under review for the spiritual, physical, and economic well-being of members; These include Monthly Early Morning Prayers – Tagged, Eagles' Gathering; Prayer/Fasting; weekly Divine Encounter; All Night Prayers; Revival Services; Two by Two Evangelism, e.t.c11.0 ARCHDEACONRY PRAYER BAND: Members of this group meet monthly for All Night Prayers. We pray for fresh fire upon them as they stand in the gap for the Body of Christ always.12.0 HOME CELL: By the grace of God, this is in full operational in the entire archdeaconry in line with the Diocesan harmonization arrangement.13.0 REPORTS FROM CHURCHES: 4 6“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.13.1 ALL SAINTS' CHURCH P.T.I: To the glory of God, the All Saints Church hosted the 2014 Diocesan Synod from Saturday 3rd – Wednesday 7th May, 2014 with Theme : Serving the Lord without Fear – Luke 1:47. The synod was remarkably successful. Within the year under review, we also hosted the Bendel/Provincial A.C.M. Teachers meeting with his lordship, The Rt. Rev. Christian .E. Ide, JP in attendance as chairman. As part of our preparations for the synod 2014 hosting, the church hall was fully renovated. The 60KVA generating plant purchased was paid for by a family of the Church. Also part of the compound which was not interlocked was completed in the period under review.Food Bank: By the grace of God, our food bank is functional with members donatinggenerously, food items and clothing materials. These are in turn shared to the Needymembers and others.Widows' Committee: Apart from food and clothing materials given to all the widows,others received financial empowerment to the ton of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand(N150, 000) only.Scholarship: As part of our yearly report to Synod, a member of our congregation in theyear under review gave the sum of fifteen thousand naira (N15, 000) to support needystudents. She used this to mark her birthday yearly.Healing and Deliverance Programme:This programme which holds every Wednesday @ 4:30 – 6:30pm with great testimoniesfollowing, the Lord led us to commence during the year under review.13.2 EMMANUEL CHURCH:By the grace of God in the year under review, we were able to plaster the second floor of ourvicarage, fixed doors and window frames. The tilling work, electrical fittings, plumbingworks and the plastering of the outside wall are yet to be done.Welfare:The Church through the welfare committee was able to meet the needs of needy membersin the year under review.Growth:We are glad to report to synod that Emmanuel church experienced tremendous and stablegrowth both spiritually, numerically, financially etc. in the last one year.13.3 MESSIAH CHURCH, UTI RD: The church is embarking on a vicarage building project. Over three thousand blocks had been moulded in readiness for the foundation stone laying. 4 7“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.Welfare:In the aspect of welfare to the less privilege and workers the Church did very well in the yearunder review.13.4 HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, EKPAN: During the year under review we received a quit notice from our landlord, leaving us with no option than to relocate to our permanent but uncompleted church building. This challenge made us to take a loan of five million Naira (N5, 000,000.00) only. With this we were able to raise the building to a level where we now worship. As at the time of compiling this report, we had been able to defray the loan leaving a balance of one million, two hundred thousand naira (N1, 200, 000.00) only. We also purchased a 50 x 100 parcel of land behind our church at Nine Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N950,000) only.Challenge:The church land is like a valley. We solicit for financial help from well meaning Anglicans tomeet this challenge.13.5 ST. MARK'S CHURCH, OKORIBI: The church building under construction has reached roofing level gallery also completed. We are preparing for roofing.Welfare:On welfare, the church did very well in the year under review; gifts and cash were given toneedy members. The Aged were also attended to, as we also took Holy Communion tothem at homes.13.6 ST. JAMES CHURCH, OFF UTI ROAD: By the grace of God the church building project has reached the Damp Proof Course (DPC) level ready for Sand filling. An ordained Priest was posted to the Church for the first time since inception, he is The Rev. Canon Theophilus Ugbede. The coming of the Clergyman has help to stabilize growth of the promising church.14.0 OBITUARYThe following persons joined the Saints triumphant in Effurun East Archdeaconry in theyear under review.1. Mr. Charles Eguzode2. Mrs. Ogheneochuko Enuchebu3. Mr. Nwachukwu Okorome4. Miss Ese Etimi5. Mrs. S.E. Onyeapia6. Mrs. Roseline Ukulugbehe7. Mrs. Clara Agba8. Mrs. Bridget Efe9. Mr. Lucky Egede 4 8“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.

REPORTS TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH SYNOD.15.0 DONATIONS DURING THE YEAR UNDER REVIEWS/N NAME OF DONORS DESCRIPTIONS AMOUNT CHURCH Anonymous - 4 Industrial Fans1. All Saints’ - 2 S tanding unit, ?Mr. & Mrs. A.2. Emmanuel Akeni Air Conditioners church - A Video Camera ?Mr. & Mrs. P.3. Messiah Church Ighereno – Sony HD 1080i Uti - 6 Pews ?Mr. & Mrs. O. - 1 Cway Water Efeadue Dispenser ?Sir & Lady - 1 Projector’s Efeadue Screen and a ?Chief N. Plasma TV Eneziakpor - 20 Bags of Cement ?Mr. & Mrs. M. - 12 Bags of Ugbuwe Cement - 50 Bags of ?Mr. & Mrs. M. Cement Okolosi - 2 Split Unit A/C - 25 Bags of ?Anglican Men Cement Fellowship - 3 Bags of Cement ?Anonymous - 1 Bullet Proof Door ?Anonymous - Trips of Sand ?Mr. Ova and Cement. ?Mrs. Edna - 2 Bedroom Flat N60, 000 Etehwo for Vicarage N20, 000 ?Mr. S.A. Atunu ?Mrs. L. Enigheno - Chalice - 1 Split Unit AC - 20 Length of Rods - 2 Trips of Granite - 1 Trip of Sand Cash4 9“THE MARKS OF JESUS: THE CHRISTIAN'S INNER QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.” SAT. 3RD – WED. 6TH MAY, 2014.