Trinity 3: Elected and Saved by Grace
The processional Hymn was from I.O.M 568 (DSB pg 102) while sis. Nifemi Akintomide led the praise and worship session. The Sermon was taken by the Ven. Olasunkanmi Afolabi. He encouraged all to put their trust in God as he is our shield, refuge, and strength. He prayed that our… Continue Reading
Sunday Service
Fathers’ Day 2022: The Fruit-bearing Father
The Processional Hymn was from IOM 561 (DSB Pg 106) while the Praise and Worship session was led by sis. Tomike Awoniyi Hon. Cornelius Akinrelere read the First Lesson while the Baba Ijo, Chief Rufus Adefulire read the Second Lesson. Preacher, Mrs. Adejoke Adojutelegan appreciated the Vicar for invitation… Continue Reading
Trinity Sunday: The Trion God
Intercessory Prayers was taken by Evang. V.I Akinpelumi, while the sermon was by the Rev. Sunday Oladoyinbo. The preacher mentioned the significance of the day in the life of a believer, being a Trinity Sunday. After establishing the relationship between the topic of the day, “THE TRION GOD at work”… Continue Reading
Sunday Service
Pentecost Sunday: The Promised Holy Spirit
The processional Hymn was I.O.M 277 The intercessory prayers and sermon were taken by the Vicar, the Ven. Olasunkanmi Afolabi. Preacher, the Ven. Olasunkanmi Afolabi took the text from from Acts 2:6&8. He defined Pentecost as the day the promised Holy Spirit came on the Apostles, marking the beginning of… Continue Reading
Learning From Jesus Christ
As part of the Service for the day, and in commemoration of the Triumphant entry of Jesus Christ to Jerusalem, members of the Church had marched round the City Centre in victory and prayers holding the symbolic palm fronts, led by the Ven. Olasunkanmi Afolabi. Amongst others, the Ven. Afolabi… Continue Reading
Lent 5: The Old & The new Covenant
The Service began as usual by 8a.m with the processional hymn from I.O.M 565. The Praise and worship session was led by Sis. Tomike Awoniyi. Being a Holy Communion Service, the Collect was taken which was followed by the Old Testament Reading, Psalm, Epistle and Gospel in that order. The… Continue Reading
Sunday Service
Lent 3 – Have You Been to Jesus?
The Service began at 8am with the processional hymn from I.O.M 561 on page 106 of the Diocesan Service Book (DSB). After the Bible Study session with the topic " God as Creator I: The Creator of Heaven and Earth", which was taken by the Ven. O.O Afolabi, Sis Feranmi… Continue Reading
Lent 2 – Jesus: Man of Sorrow
The Service began at 8am with the processional hymn from I.O.M 580 on page 107 of the Diocesan Service Book (DSB). After the Bible Study session with the topic "Christians' Knowledge of God: God as Life" was taken by the Mrs. Esther Afolabi, Sis. Oluwanifemi Akintomide led the Praise/ worship… Continue Reading
Lent 1 – JESUS: Tempted and Tried
The Service began as usual at 8am with the processional Hymn I.O.M 560 Diocesan Service Book (DSB page 105). The Praise/ worship session was led by Sis. Tomike Awoniyi. Being a Holy Communion Service, the Collect was taken and immediately followed by the Readings: O.T, Psalm, Epistle and Gospel. The… Continue Reading
Church History
Church History
Emmanuel Anglican Church is the seat of Ile-Oluji West Archdeaconry. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHURCH The vision of reaching the unreached spurred the RT. Rev. (Dr.) G.L Lasebikan, (now The Most Rev. Dr. G.L Lasebikan Rtd.) during his Episcopal visit to St. Peter Anglican Church, Ile-Oluji (now the Cathedral of St.… Continue Reading