CHOIR REPORT 2024
To the glory of God, the choir began its activities for the year 2024 with the
church Annual Beginning of the year Revival.
A Retreat for the Choir was held on 11th February, 2023, with an Opening
Prayer by the Vicar, Ben. Idume, who after the prayers advised choristers to
understand their calling in order to render acceptable service unto God. The
Retreat was themed " Service with Eternal Glory in Focus" with the topic "
Rendering a reasonable service to the Lord ", taken from Phil.3: 12-14, Romans
12.
The guest preacher, Rev. Cannon Akinwande, noted that the Choir is an
important service arm of the church. He admonished choristers to always be
steadfast and committed in their service to God. Further in his sermon, he
charged choristers to offer themselves as a living sacrifice and humble
themselves so as to gain eternal reward, having in mind the special role of choir
in the worship of God.
The choir held her election which was supervised by Can. Dr Bola Ogunyanwo,
(the Choir Chaplain).
CHOIR ACTIVITIES
The choir participated in many Diocesan and Parish activities such as;
Way of the cross
Diocesan/Parish Easter Cantata
Our Anniversary which was held on October, 12th 2024.
Other parish choir anniversaries
Carnival for Christ Match past competition
Carol of Nine lessons and other numerous activities organized by diocese and
church.
The Choir had her Christmas Carol Residence Visits specially invited by the
Senator …on the 30th November,24.
Also Pa. J.P Clark’s House on the 25th December.
CELEBRATIONS:
Indeed God showered the choir with numerous blessings such as;
So many choristers got admission into higher institutions
Some graduated and are currently serving.
To the glory of God, the choir witnessed Wedding celebrations. and numerous
child births ,retirement from civil service .
We did not loose any member though one of us lost his father, we pray for the
repose of his soul and also one of the choir’s Patroness.
CHALLENGES
1. Musical Instruments
2. Sound Engineer
3. Church of Nigeria Hymn Books and Book of common prayers for the choir.
4. The female choir vestry door lock needs fixing.
In appreciation, we wish to specially thank our dear Vicar, Ven Dr. Ben Idume
and PCC for their intentional care and concern towards the choir especially for
the provision of new robes and other needs of the choir.
We also appreciate our amiable choir master for his indefatigable love, care and
provision of employment for some choristers.
We look forward to a glorious 2025.
God bless us.
Choirmaster.
Mr. Emeka Okeke.