CHOIR EXECUTIVE 2017

CHOIR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS FOR YEAR 2017 Chaplain - The Very Rev. John O. Solubi President - Sir. Chief C. O. Williams Choirmaster/Organist - Bro. Abayomi Eludire Assistant Choirmaster - Bro. Olumuyiwa Oluwole Assisting Organist - Bro. Omoniyi Matimoju Honorary Secretary - Sis. Olufunmilayo Oluwole Assistant Secretary - Sis. Motunde Elliot Treasurer - Sis. Taiwo Banjo Financial Secretary - Sis. Omowunmi Cole Warden - Bro. Abayomi Oloja Warden - Bro. Segun Fekemo-Johnson Auditor - Bro. Lanre Balogun Welfare Officer l - Bro. Omotosho Salu Welfare Officer ll - Bro. Temitope Fasoto Social Officer l - Sis. Kemi Oloja Social Officer ll - Bro. Biodun Adesanya Liberian l - Bro. Tolani Edu Liberian ll - Sis. Yemisi Oloja

CHOIR MEMBERS

CHOIR MEMBERS SOPRANOS Abimbola Williams Kehinde Adegbayibi Taiwo Fekemo-Johnson Arinola Titcombe (Dist.) Omowunmi Cole Olajumoke Oniyide Oluwafemi Eludire Susan Ebunoluwa Ajose Oluwafunmilayo Oluwole Tope Fasoto Motunde Elliot Kemi Oloja Sola Okedairo Oluwagbohunmi Oniyide Yemisi Sodeinde Oluwayemisi Christianah Oloja Ajibabi Andrew-Thomas Elizabeth O. Ladipo Korede Alebiosu TENORS Omotosho Salu Alex O. Taylor Ademola Salu Olajide Emidun Tosin Oloja Abiodun Adesanya Tolani Edu Akindele Ayo Charles Segun ALTOS Yemi Marriman-Andoh Taiwo Banjo Lanre Balogun M. O. Akin-Williams Sola Aganga-Williams Busola Awoderu Bankole Cole BASSES Olumuyiwa Oluwole Olumide Oluwole Segun Fekemo-Johnson John O. Asiyanbi Yemi Lahanmi Babatunde Sagoe Yomi Oloja Niyi Faderin Tosin Agiri Samson Sobitan Olufemi Caulcrick ASSISTING ORGANIST Bro. Omoniyi Matimoju ASSISTANT CHOIRMASTER Bro. Olumuyiwa Oluwole CHOIRMASTER/ORGANIST Bro. Abayomi Eludire PROBATIONERS Bayo Adesanya Mayokun Afolabi Taiwo Noel Kehinde Noel Mofiyinfoluwa Olatunbosun Israel Adeyeba Sodiq Olumegbon Rahmon Israel Mayowa Afolabi Onaopemipo Bello Eludire Oluwabusayomi Omolara Emidun Wuraola Saraki Anuoluwapo Okedairo Tunmise Okedairo Adekunle Aganga-Williams Goodluck Solubi Ezekiah Afolabi David Solubi

LIST OF INVITEES, PRESIDENT AND OTHERS

LIST OF INVITEES FOR 94TH CHOIR FESTIVAL GUESTS OF HONOUR Bro. Dapo Komolafe Chief & Mrs. I. M. Bajomo Bro. Deji Bajomo Bro. Babatunde Akinola VICE PRESIDENTS Sis. Jumoke Oniyide Bro. Oludairo Makanju Sis. Abimbola Williams Bro. Dr. K. P. B. Sagoe Sis. M. O. Akin-Williams Sis. E. O. Ladipo Bro. Chief John Asiyanbi HONOURARY ORGANISTS EMERITUS Sir. E. O. Olude Bro. Prof. Akin Euba PRESIDENT Sir. Chief Dr. C. O. Williams PATRONS Bro. Akintola Williams Bro. Chief Olusegun Osoba Navy Comdr. Olabode George (rtd) Bro. Dr. Edmund O. Solarin Bro. C. T. Cameron-Cole Bro. Dr. Akin George Bro. Bolaji Elliot Bro. Akinola Coker Sir. Chief J. O. O. Williams Bro. Benjamen Adedayo Ige Bro. Akinwande A. Denton Bro. C. A. Akin-Williams Bro. Sayo Holloway Bro. Kofi Sagoe Bro. Taiwo Ogunnaike Bro. Segun Caulcrick Bro. A. B. Cole Bro. Oluseyi Johnson MATRONS Sis. E. O. Fadipe Dame Olufemi Sonola Sis. Prof. I. Akinsete Sis. Titi George Sis. Jumoke Soyemi Sis. Dr. Bola Holloway Sis. M. I. A. Bickersteth Sis. Yewande Abayomi-George Sis. Ore Olunloyo Sis. Abimbola Ige CHAPLAIN The Very Rev. John O. Solubi

FATHER OF EVERLASTING GRACE

21. Recessional Hymn: Tune: Wrestling Jacob – MHB 730 1. Father of everlasting grace, Thy goodness and Thy truth we praise, Thy goodness and Thy truth we prove; Thou hast, in honor of Thy Son, The gift unspeakable sent down, The Spirit of life, and power and love. 2. Send us the Spirit of Thy Son, To make the depths of Godhead known, To make us share the life divine; Send Him the sprinkled blood to apply, Send Him our souls to sanctify, And show and seal us ever Thine. 3. So shall we pray, and never cease; So shall we thankfully confess Thy wisdom, truth, and power, and love; With joy unspeakable adore, And bless and praise Thee evermore, And serve Thee as Thy hosts above: 4. Till, added to that heavenly choir, We raise our songs of triumph higher, And praise Thee in a nobler strain, Out-soar the first-born seraph’s flight, And sing, with all our friends in light, Thy everlasting love to man. 22. Organ Voluntary

SO MI / OMNIPOTENT REDEEMER

18. Vesper : Somi / Omnipotent Redeemer 1. So mi o, baba orun, jo wo o maiye gun Aiye ma gbomi mu, o dudu ko ma ye mi mo Gbani gbani olu orun, gba ni o, gbani gbani o lu orun, gba ni 2. To mi o, baba orun, gba mi o, kin ye ge Aiye ma gbomi mu, o dudu ko ma ye mi mo Gbani gbani olu orun, gba ni o, gbani gbani o lu orun, gba ni. 19. Closing Hymns : Tune: Worship MHB 251 1. Omnipotent Redeemer, Our ransomed souls adore thee, Whate'er is done Thy work we own, And give thee all the glory; With thankfulness acknowledge Our time of visitation; Thine hand confess, And gladly bless The God of our salvation. 2. Thou hast employed thy servants, And blest their weak endeavours, And lo! in thee We myriads see Of justified believers; The church of pardoned sinners, Exulting in their Saviour, Sing all day long The gospel song, And triumph in thy favour. 3. Thy wonders wrought already Require our ceaseless praises But show thy power, And myriads more Endue with heavenly graces. But fill our earth with glory, And, known by every nation, God of all grace Receive the praise Of all thy new creation. 20. Prayer and Benediction with Final Amen

GLORIFY

12. Festival Anthems i. Children Performance - Good Christian men rejoice - Good King Wenceslas - Ding dong merrily on high - God rest you merry gentlemen - We wish you a merry Christmas ii. Domine, Fili unigenite (Chorus) Born of the Father iii. Gloria in excelsis deo (Chorus) Glorify Praise God in the highest Glory to God almighty In the highest Praise God in the highest. 13. Tithe/ WUNO e.t.c 14. Donations for the Choir Guests Patrons and patronesses Congregation 15. Festival Thanksgiving 16. Awards 17. Notices

GOD IS WORKING HIS PURPOSE OUT

11. Choir in procession : ‘God is working His purpose out’ Tune : Benson 1. God is working his purpose out, as year succeeds to year, God is working his purpose out, and the time is drawing near; nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be, when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea. 2. From utmost east to utmost west, wherever feet have trod, by the mouth of many messengers goes forth the voice of God, 'Give ear to me, ye continents, ye isles, give ear to me, that the earth may be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea.' 3. What can we do to work God's work, to prosper and increase the love of God in all mankind, the reign of the Prince of peace? What can we do to hasten the time, the time that shall surely be, when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea? 4. March we forth in the strength of God, with the banner of Christ unfurled, that the light of the glorious gospel of truth may shine throughout the world; fight we the fight with sorrow and sin, to set their captives free, that the earth may be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea. 5. All we can do is nothing worth unless God blesses the deed; vainly we hope for the harvest-tide till God gives life to the seed; yet nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be, when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea.

NOT FAR BEYOND THE SEA, NOR HIGH

8. Introduction/ Dedication of Choir President/ Children Choir - Fanfare Gloria in Excelsis Deo Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria! Gloria in excelsis, Gloria in excelsis! 9. Hymn before Sermon: Tune Cornwall 1. Not far beyond the sea, nor high above the heavens, but very nigh your voice, O God, is heard. For each new step of faith we take you have more truth and light to break forth from your holy word. 2. The young in Christ your scriptures feed with milk sufficient for their need, the nurture of the Lord. Beneath life's burden and its heat the fully grown find stronger meat in your unfailing word. 3. Rooted and grounded in your love, with saints on earth and saints above we join in full accord: to know the breadth, length, depth and height, the crucified and risen might of Christ, the incarnate Word. 4. Help us to press on toward that mark, and, though our vision now is dark, to live by what we see. So, when we see you face to face, your truth and light our dwelling place forevermore shall be. 10. Festival Sermon

MERE JI R'OGHENE / FOR THY MIGHT IS GLORIOUS

7. Choir Renditions I i. Mere Ji r’oghene Chorus: Mere Jiri, Ji r’ogbene me, Mere Jiri Ono wa wo Wai a who kpobi, na re vakpona, le lo me, Ji r’ogbene me Fiko ‘yoyo are woma rie Fiko ‘yoyo are woma rie Fiko ‘yoyo are woma rie Mere jiro we, ji r’ogbene me Mere jiro we, ji r’ogbene me Ogheme si ome nu wu Ogheme si ome nu wu Ogheme si ome nu wu Mere jiro we, ji r’ogbene me Mere jiro we, ji r’ogbene me Fiki eme me, gbe ji ro we ha Fiki eme me, gbe ji ro we ha Fiki eme me, gbe ji ro we ha Mere jiro we, ji r’ogbene me Mere jiro we, ji r’ogbene me A wa kpona wa ji r’oghene A wa kpona wa ji r’oghene A wa kpona wa ji r’oghene Mere jiro we, ji r’ogbene me Mere jiro we, ji r’ogbene me Propter magnam gloria (Chorus) For thy might is glorious For thy might for ever For thy might for ever is glorious

ACTS 16 : 16-26, KJV

ii. New Testament: Acts 16: 16-26 Acts 16:16-26 King James Version (KJV) 16. And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying: 17 The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation. 18. And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour. 19. And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers, 20. And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city, 21. And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans. 22. And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them. 23. And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely: 24. Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks. 25. And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed.

PSALM 150 : 1-6 / II CHRONICLES 20 : 18-22

5. Psalm 150: 1-6 / 2 Chronicles 20 : 18-22 1. Praise the Lord.[a] Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. 2. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. 3. Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, 4. praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe, 5. praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. 6. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. 6. Bible Reading i. Old Testament : 2 Chronicles 20: 18-22 2 Chronicles 20:18-22 King James Version (KJV) 18. And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the Lord, worshipping the Lord. 19. And the Levites, of the children of the Kohathites, and of the children of the Korhites, stood up to praise the Lord God of Israel with a loud voice on high. 20. And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper. 21. And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the Lord, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the Lord; for his mercy endureth for ever. 22. And when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.

OUR FATHER, WHO ART IN HEAVEN / IMMORTAL, INVISIBLE

3. Prayer and the Lord’s prayer / Immortal Invisible God 1. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 2. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. 3. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. 4. Opening Hymn : “ Immortal Invisible God only wise” Tune: St. Denio 1. Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise. 2. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might; Thy justice, like mountains, high soaring above Thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love. 3. To all, life Thou givest, to both great and small, in all life Thou livest, the true life of all; we blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree, and wither and perish, but naught changeth Thee. 4. Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight; all praise we would render, O help us to see 'tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee!

LET ALL THE WORLD, IN EVERY CORNER SING / MI SI MI

1. Processional Hymn – ‘Let all the world, in every corner sing’ Tune: Lockington 1. Let all the world in ev'ry corner sing, "My God and King!" The heav'ns are not too high, God's praise may thither fly; the earth is not too low, God's praises there may grow. Let all the world in ev'ry corner sing, "My God and King!" 2. Let all the world in ev'ry corner sing, "My God and King!" The church with psalms must shout: no door can keep them out. But, more than all, the heart must bear the longest part. Let all the world in ev'ery corner sing, "My God and King!" 2. Introit- Misimi by Bidemi Oyesanya Mi si mi , baba mino olore misi mi la jo dun Mi si mila jo dun yi o baba rere ko gbo temi Mi si mi o - 2ce Mi si mi la jo dun Se mi logo baba mi moo lo re se mi logo la jodun Semi logo, la jo dun yi o baba rere ko gbo temi Mi si mi o - 2ce Mi si mi la jo dun Fire fun mi baba mimo oloew fi re fun mi la jo dun Fire fun mi lajodun yi o baba rere ko gbo temi Mofe ri o baba mimo olore mo fe ri o lajo dun Lodun ti ombo je ki n wa dupe o baba rere ko gbo temi Misi mi , misi mi, mi si mi lajodun , mi si mi o

ANNUAL CHOIR FESTIVAL / ORDER OF SERVICE 2017

ANNUAL CHOIR FESTIVAL 2017 ORDER OF SERVICE 1. Processional Hymn – ‘Let all the world, in every corner sing’ Tune: Lockington 2. Introit- Misimi by Bidemi Oyesanya 3. Prayer and the Lord’s prayer 4. Opening Hymn : “ Immortal Invisible God only wise” Tune: St. Denio 5. Psalm 150: 1-6 6. Bible Reading i. Old Testament : 2 Chronicles 20 : 18-22 ii. New Testament : Acts 16 : 16-26 7. Choir Renditions I i. Mere Ji r’oghene ii. Propter magnam gloria (Chorus) 8. Introduction/ Dedication of Choir President/ Children Choir - Fanfare Gloria in Excelsis Deo 9. Hymn before sermon: Tune Cornwall 10. Festival Sermon 11. Choir in procession : ‘God is working His purpose out’ Tune : Benson 12. Festival Anthems i. Children Performance ii. Domine, Fili unigenite (Chorus) iii. Born of the Father iv. Gloria in excelsis deo (Chorus) 13. Tithe/ WUNO e.t.c 14. Donations for the choir - Guests - Patrons and patronesses - Congregation 15. Festival thanksgiving 16. Awards 17. Notices 18. Vesper : Somi 19. Closing Hymns : Tune: Worship MHB 251 20. Prayer and Benediction with Final Amen 21. Recessional Hymn: Tune: Wrestling Jacob – MHB 730 22. Organ Voluntary

94TH CHOIR FESTIVAL / WESLEY CATHEDRAL CHOIR

94TH ANNUAL CHOIR FESTIVAL WESLEY CATHEDRAL CHOIR WESLEY CATHEDRAL OLOWOGBOWO, LAGOS Order of Service for the 94th Choir Festival Wesley Cathedral Choir (Affiliated to the Royal School of Church Music Croydon, England) Held on Sunday, 3rd December, 2017 At 10.00 a.m. Bro. Abayomi Eludire Bro. Muyiwa Oluwole Choirmaster/Organist Assistant Choirmaster Bro. Niyi Matimoju Bro. Yemi Adegbayibi Assisting Organist Senior Church Steward The Rev. Olatunde Oniyide The Rev. S. A. Afolabi The Rev. Bola Oyeledun The Rev. Magnus Obukohwo The Very Rev. David O. Oyebade Circuit Ministers The Very Rev. John O. Solubi Presbyter/Minister-in-Charge The Most Rev. Luke O. Odubanjo, J. P. Bishop of Lagos and Archbishop of Lagos Archdiocese His Eminence Dr. S. C. Kanu Uche, J.P. Prelate Methodist Church Nigeria

O GOD OF BETHEL / OLORUN BETEL'

18. DOXOLOGY DOKSOLOGY 19. PRAYER AND BENEDICTION ADURA ATI ORE-OFE 20. RECESSIONAL HYMN EMHB 607 ORIN AKOJADE YMHB 57 1. O God of Bethel, by whose hand Thy people still are fed; Who through this weary pilgrimage Hast all our Fathers led. 2. Our vows, our prayers, we now present Before Thy throne of grace; God of our fathers, be the God Of their succeeding race. 3. Through each perplexing path of life Our wandering footsteps guide; Give us each day our daily bread, And raiment fit provide. 4. O spread Thy covering wings around, Till all our wanderings cease, And at our Father’s loved abode Our souls arrive in peace. 5. Such blessings from Thy gracious hand Our humble prayers implore; And Thou shalt be our chosen God, And portion evermore. Amen. Y57 1. Olorun Betel’, Eniti O mbo awon Tire, T’o mu awon baba wa la Ojo aiye won ja. 2. A mu eje at’ ebe wa Wa iwaju ‘te Re; Olorun awon baba wa, Ma je Olorun wa. 3. Ninu idamu aiye yi, Ma toju ipa wa; Fun wa ni onje ojo wa, At’ aso t’o ye wa. 4. Na ojiji ‘ye Re bow a, Tit’ ajo wa o pin; Tit’ ao de ‘bugbe Baba Pelu Alafia. 5. Iru ibukun bi eyi, L’a ntoro lowo Re; ‘Wo y’o si je Olorun wa At’ ipin wa lailai. Amin.

LOVE DIVINE / IFE ORUN

17. CLOSING HYMN EMHB 431 ORIN IPARI ISIN YMHB 337 (Sunday Collection) (Ore Ojo Isimi) 1. Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heaven, to earth come down; Fix in us Thy humble dwelling, All Thy faithful mercies crown: Jesu, Thou art all compassion, Pure, unbounded love Thou art; Visit us with Thy salvation, Enter every trembling heart. 2. Come, almighty to deliver, Let us all Thy grace receive; Suddenly return, and never, Never more Thy temples leave: Thee we would be always blessing, Serve Thee as Thy hosts above, Pray, and praise Thee, without ceasing, Glory in Thy perfect love. 3. Finish then Thy new creation, Pure and spotless let us be; Let us see Thy great salvation, Perfectly restored in Thee: Changed from glory into glory, Till in heaven we take our place, Till we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise. Y337 1. Ife orun, alailegbe, Ayo orun, sokale: Fi okan wa se ‘bugbe Re; Se asetan anu Re; Jesu, Iwo kun fun ‘yonu, Ife ailopin ni O; Fi igbala Re be wa wo, Wo ‘nu okan eru wa. 2. Wa, alagbara ti gba ni, Fun wa l’ ore-ofe Re; Pada logan, ma si se fi Tempili Re sile mo: Iwo l’ao ma bukun titi, Ao ma sin O bi t’ orun, Ao ma yin O, li aisimi, Ao ma sogo n’nu ‘fe Re. 3. Yori ise atunda wa, So wa di ailabawon; Jek’a ri igbala Re nla, K’a di pipe ninu Re; Mu wa lat’ ogo de ogo Titi de ‘bugbe orun, T’ ao fi ade wa juba Re, Pelu ‘yanu, ‘fe, iyin

TAL' AWON WONYI B' IRAWO

10. HOMILY IWAAASU 11. CREED AND INTERCESSORY PRAYER IJEWO IGBAGBO ATI ADURA MIRAN 12. GENERAL THANKSGIVING IDUPE GBOGBOGBO (All Carded Offerings) 13. ACT OF REMEMBRANCE ETO SISE IRANTI a. Moment of Silence Wiwa ni Idakeje b. Hymn : Who are these saint Orin YMHB 621 1. Tal’ awon wonyi b’ irawo, Niwaju ‘te Olorun? Gbogbo nwon de ade wura, Egbe ogo wo l’ eyi? Gbo! Nwon nko, Alleluya, Nwon nf’ iyin fun Oba won. 2. Tali awon ti nko mona, T’a wo l’ aso ododo: Awon ti aso funfun won, Y’o wa ni mimo titi, Ti ki o si gbo lailai? Nibo l’ egbe yi ti wa? 3. Awon wonyi l’o ti jagun, F’ ola Olugbala won, Nwon ja titi d’ oju iku, Nwon ko k’ egbe elese; Awon ni ko sa f’ ogun, Nwon segun nipa Kristi. 4. Awon yi l’ okan won gbogbe, Ninu ‘danwo kikoro, Awon l’o ti fi adura B’ Olorun jijakadi; ‘Rora ija won pari, Olorun re won l’ ekun. 5. Awon wonyi l’o ti sona, Nwon f’ ife won fun Kristi, Nwon si ya ‘ra won si mimo, Lati sin nigbagbogbo; Nisisiyi li orun, Nwon wa l’ ayo l’ odo Re. c. Prayers for the saints and faithful Adura fun awon Obi ti o ti Departed parents ku ninu Oluwa d. Prayers for the families of Adura fun awon Ebi awon the faithful departed parents Oloogbe 14. FAMILY REUNION THANKSGIVING IDUPE MOLEBI 15. OTHER THANKSGIVING IDUPE MIRAN 16. NOTICES IFILO

SOMETIMES A LIGHT SURPRISES / 'GBA 'MOLE YO LOJIJI

d. GOSPEL : LUKE 3:1-6 IHINRERE : LUKU 3:1-6 8. HONOURING OUR GUESTS YIYE AWON ALEJO WA SI 9. HYMN EMHB 527 ORIN YMHB 366 (Tune: Petition) (Circuit Development Fund) 1. Sometimes a light surprises The Christian while he sings; It is the Lord who rises With healing in His wings: When comforts are declining, He grants the soul again A season of clear shining, To cheer it after rain. 2. In holy contemplation, We sweetly then pursue The theme of God’s salvation, And find it ever new. Set free from present sorrow, We cheerfully can say, E’en let the unknown to-morrow Bring with it what it may. 3. It can bring with it nothing But He will bear us through; Who gives the lilies clothing Will clothe His people too: Beneath the spreading heavens No creature but is fed: And He who feeds the ravens Will give His children bread. 4. Though vine nor fig-tree neither Their wonted fruit should bear, Though all the field should wither, Nor flocks nor herds be there, Yet, God the same abiding, His praise shall tune my voice: For, while in Him confiding, I cannot but rejoice. YMHB 366 1. ‘Gba ‘mole yo lojiji Si Kristian’ ti nkorin; Oluwa ni o ndide Pelu ‘mularada: ‘Gbati irora ndinku, On a tun fun okan N’ imole tin tan sansan, Lati mu lara-ya. 2. Pelu ironu mimo L’a nfi ayo lepa Oro ‘gbala Olorun Ti mbe l’ otun titi. B’a bo n’nu aro n’siyi, A le f’ ayo wipe K’ ojo ola t’a koi ri Mu ohun t’o wu wa. 3. Ohun to wu k’o mu wa On y’o mu wa la ja; Eni da sobo koko Y’o da bo enia Re: Labe orun t’o teju, Ko s’eda ti ki bo; Eni mbo awon iwo Y’o f’ omo Re l’ onje. 4. B’ ajara tab’ opoto Ko tile so eso, Bi gbogb’ oko tile ro, T’ agbo eran segbe, Olorun mbe bakanna, Ngo korin iyin Re; Niwon ti mo gbokanle Nko le se ki nma yo.

O ALL YE WORKS OF THE LORD / GBOGBO ENYIN ISE OLUWA

4. PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER ADURA ATI ADURA OLUWA 5. PRAISE AND WORSHIP ORIN IYIN ATI OPE (Cathedral Maintenance Fund) 6. COLLECT KOLETI 7. BIBLE READING BIBELI KIKA a. O.T. : Malachi 3:1-4 Majemu Lailai : Malaki 3:1-4 b. N.T. : Philipp. 1:3-11 Majemu Titun : Filipi 1:3-11 c. Canticle : All Ye Works Orin YMHB 848 Benedicte, Omnia Opera “All ye works of the Lord” 1. O All ye works of the Lord / bless ye the / Lord: / Praise Him, and / magnify / Him for / ever. 2. O ye angels of the Lord, / bless ye the / Lord: / Praise Him, and / magnify / Him for / ever. 3. O ye heavens, / bless ye the / Lord: / Praise Him, and / magnify / Him for / ever. 4. O ye sun, moon and stars, / bless ye the / Lord: / Praise Him, and / magnify / Him for / ever. 5. O ye winter and summer, / bless ye the / Lord: / Praise Him, and / magnify / Him for / ever. 6. O ye nights and days, / bless ye the / Lord: / Praise Him, and / magnify / Him for / ever. 7. O let the earth / bless the / Lord: Yea, let it / Praise Him, and / magnify / Him for / ever. 8. O ye seas and floods, / bless ye the / Lord: / Praise Him, and / magnify / Him for / ever. 9. O all ye that move in the waters, / bless ye the / Lord: / Praise Him, and / magnify / Him for / ever. 10. O ye fowls of the air, / bless ye the / Lord: / Praise Him, and / magnify / Him for / ever. 11. O ye beasts and cattle, / bless ye the / Lord: / Praise Him, and / magnify / Him for / ever. 12. O ye children of men, / bless ye the / Lord: / Praise Him, and / magnify / Him for / ever. 13. O ye servants of the Lord, / bless ye the / Lord: / Praise Him, and / magnify / Him for / ever. 14. O ye souls of the righteous, / bless ye the / Lord: / Praise Him, and / magnify / Him for / ever. 15. O ye holy and humble men of heart, / bless ye the / Lord: / Praise Him, and / magnify / Him for / ever. GLORIA. ORIN YMHB 848 Gbogbo enyin Ise Oluwa, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Enyin Angeli Oluwa, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Enyin Orun, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Enyin Omi ti o wa loke Ofurufu, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Gbogbo enyin Ipa Oluwa, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Enyin Orun ati Osupa, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Enyin Irawo oju Orun, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Enyin Ojo ati Iri, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Enyin Efufu Olorun, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Enyin Ina ati Oru, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Enyin Ojo ati Erun, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Enyin Iri didi, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Enyin Iri didi ati Otutu, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Enyin Omi didi ati Yinyin, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Enyin Osan ati Oru, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Enyin Imole ati Okunkun, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Enyin Manamana ati Samma orun-sisu, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Ki Aiye fi ibukun fun Oluwa : ani ki o yin, ki o si ma gbe ga titi lai. Enyin Oke nla ati Oke kekeke, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Gbogbo enyin Eweko Tutu lori Ile, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Enyin Kanga, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Enyin Okun ati Isan omi, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Enyin Erinmi, ati gbogbo ohun elemi ninu Omi, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Gbogbo enyin Eiye oju Orun, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Gbogbo enyin Eranko ati ohun Osin, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Enyin Omo Enia, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Ki Israeli fi ibukun fun Oluwa, ki o yin, ki o si ma gbe ga titi lai. Enyin Alufa Oluwa, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Enyin Iranse Oluwa, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Enyin Emi ati Okan awon Olododo, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Enyin Enia mimo ati onirele okan, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Anania, Asaria, Misaeli, e fi ibukun fun Oluwa : e yin, ki si ma gbe ga titi lai. Ogo ni fun Baba, ati fun Omo, ati fun Emi Mimo; Bi o ti wa li atetekose, o mbe nisisiyi, beni yio si ma ri nigbagbogbo, aiye ainipekun. Amin.

O GOD, OUR HELP / OLORUN, 'RANWO WA

2. CALL TO WORSHIP IPE SI ISIN 3. INTROIT EMHB 878 ORIN AKUNLEKO YMHB 625 (Tune: St. Annes/Edgeware) 1. O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home. 2. Under the shadow of Thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure; Sufficient is Thine arm alone, And our defence is sure. 3. Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting Thou art God, To endless years the same. 4. A thousand ages in Thy sight Are like an evening gone; Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun. 5. The busy tribes of flesh and blood, With all their cares and fears, Are carried downward by the flood, And lost in following years. 6. Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Bears all its sons away; They fly forgotten, as a dream Dies at the opening day. 7. O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home. Amen. YMHB 625 1. Olorun, ‘ranwo wa ‘gbani ‘Reti igba ti mbo, Abo wa n’nu iji lile, Ile aiyeraiye. 2. Labe ojiji ite Re L’ ao ma gbe laisewu; Apa Re nikan to gba ni, Igbala wa daju. 3. Ki a to da awon oke, Tabi ile aiye, Iwo l’ Olorun, titi lai, Lati irandiran. 4. Egberun odun loju Re, Bi ojo kan l’o ri, Bi iso afemojumo, Ki orun k’o to la. 5. Awon eda tin se ayan, T’ awon-t’ aniyan won, N’ isan aiye ngba koja lo, Nwon d’ eni igbagbe. 6. Igba wa, bi odo sisan, Ngbe awon tire lo; Nwon fo lo, a si gbagbe won, Bi ala ti ki se. 7. Olorun, ‘ranwo wa ‘gbani ‘Reti igba ti mbo, Abo wa n’nu iji lile, Ile aiyeraiye. Amin.

A MBE L' AYE SIBE

1. PROCESSIONAL HYMN EMHB 709 (Tune: Fallon Street) 1. And are we yet alive, And see each other’s face? Glory and praise to Jesus give For His redeeming grace! 2. Preserved by power divine To full salvation here, Again in Jesu’s praise we join, And in His sight appear. 3. What troubles have we seen, What conflicts have we passed, Fightings without, and fears within, Since we assembled last! 4. But out of all the Lord Hath brought us by His love: And still He doth His help afford, And hides our life above. 5. Then let us make our boast Of His redeeming power, Which saves us to the uttermost, Till we can sin no more. ORIN AKOWOLE YMHB 600 1. A mbe l’ aye sibe, A si tun ‘ra wa ri? Ogo at’ iyin fun Jesu Fun ore-ofe Re! 2. Oluwa pa wa mo S’ ekun ‘gbala nihin, A tun dapo k’a yin Jesu, A mbe niwaju Re. 3. Iponju t’a ti ri, Iya ti a ti je, Ija l’ ode, eru n’ inu, Lehin t’a pe kehin! 4. Sugbon Jesu fi ‘fe Yo wa n’nu gbogbo re; O si nran wa lowo sibe O npa emi wa mo. 5. E jeki a ma fi ‘Rapada Re s’ ogo Ti y’o gba wa la de opin, ‘Gbat’ a ki o se mo. 6. K’a gbe agbelebu, Titi a o gb’ ade; K’a ka ohun gbogbo s’ ofo, K’a le jere Jesu.

FAMILY REUNION 2018 / ORDER OF SERVICE

METHODIST CHURCH NIGERIA DIOCESE OF LAGOS WESLEY CATHEDRAL OLOWOGBOWO LAGOS 2018 FAMILY REUNION THANKSGIVING SERVICE Guest Preacher The Most Rev. (Dr.) Isaac Ayo Olawuyi Held on Sunday, 9th December, 2018 At 10.00 a.m. Bro. Niyi Matimoju Bro. Muyiwa Oluwole Assistant Organist Assistant Choirmaster Bro. Kehinde Aina Bro. Yemi Adegbayibi Choirmaster/Organist Senior Church Steward The Rev. Olatunde Oniyide The Rev. Oluwasomiji Sunday The Rev. ‘Bola Oyeledun The Very Rev. David O. Oyebade Cathedral Ministers The Very Rev. John O. Solubi Presbyter/Minister-in-Charge The Most Rev. Isaac Ayo Olawuyi Bishop & Archbishop Diocese/Archdiocese of Lagos His Eminence, Dr. Samuel Emeka Kanu Uche Prelate, Methodist Church Nigeria ORDER OF SERVICE 1. Processional Hymn EMHB 709 Orin Akowole YMHB 600 (Tune: Fallon Street) 2. Call to Worship Ipe si Isin 3. Introit EMHB 878 Orin Akunleko YMHB 625 (Tune: St. Annes/Edgeware) 4. Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer Adura ati Adura Oluwa 5. Praise and Worship Orin Iyin ati Ope (Cathedral Maintenance Fund) 6. Collect Koleti 7. Scripture Reading : Eko Kika : a. O.T. : Malachi 3:1-4 Majemu Lailai : Malaki 3:1-4 b. N.T. : Philipp. 1:3-11 Majemu Titun : Filipi 1:3-11 c. Canticle : All Ye Works of the Lord Orin YMHB 848 : Gbogbo Enyin Ise d. Gospel : Luke 3:1-6 Ihinrere : Luku 3:1-6 8. Honouring our Guests Yiye Awon Alejo wa si 9. Hymn EMHB 527 Orin YMHB 366 (Tune: Petition / Circuit Development Fund) 10. Homily Iwaasu 11. Creed and Intercessory Prayer Ijewo Igbagbo ati Adura Miran 12. General Thanksgiving Idupe Gbogbogbo (All Carded Offerings) 13. Act of Remembrance Eto sise Iranti a. Moment of Silence Wiwa ni Idakeje b. Hymn : Who are these saint Orin YMHB 621 c. Prayers for the saint and faithful Adura fun awon Obi ti o ti ku Departed parents ninu Oluwa d. Prayers for the families of the Adura fun awon Ebi awon Faithful departed parents Oloogbe 14. Family Reunion Thanksgiving Idupe Molebi 15. Other Thanksgiving Idupe Miran 16. Notices Ifilo 17. Closing Hymn EMHB 431 Orin Ipari Isin YMHB 337 (Sunday Collection / Tune: Blanwern) 18. Doxology Doksology 19. Prayer and Benediction Adura ati Ore-Ofe 20. Recessional Hymn : EMHB 607 Orin Akojade YMHB 57 (Tune: Edgeware)