January 15, 2017
Epiphany
Today the church around the world remembers how even a celestial star led Magi from the East to find and worship Jesus. May you also be drawn to see Jesus as we worship Him today.
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
“He Is Here”
New Testament Invocation
#63 “2nd Corinthians 4”
Songs of Praise
“My Life Is In You, Lord”, “Hallowed Be Thy Name” & “Love Came Down”
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 51
Hymn of Response
#49 “I Must Tell Jesus”
Time of Prayer
“You Alone Are All I Need”
Children’s Moment
Children are invited to the front of the Sanctuary at this time.
Offertory
Gospel Reading
Matthew 5:4 & 21-26
Meditation
“Mourning”
Time of Response
“In His Presence”
Prayer for Comfort
Closing Hymn
#87 “Leaning On the Everlasting Arms”
Benediction
Postlude
“My Life Is In You, Lord”
Dear Milliken Church Friends,
Greetings from Thunder Bay! Even from our cold winter city, our hearts are warmed whenever we think of you. Your visits, prayers, and requests for updates always encourage us. Thank you.
We look forward to the amazing changes that are in store for our church and community during 2017. We are especially excited that several First Nations communities have contacted us to see if we can help them with some of their social and spiritual concerns. We have an opportunity to help others across northwestern Ontario and to share the Gospel! We do not understanding why God is opening these doors for us as a small congregation, but He is and we want to respond to those who struggle with poverty, substance abuse, violence, crime and hopelessness. We press on, keeping in mind the words of Jesus in Matthew 25:40: “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me’” (NIV)
We are trusting the Lord to raise prayer support our goal of $15.000 in financial gifts to prepare for the opportunities before us. Thank you, again, for your partnership with us.
Blessings to you in 2017!
Pastor Carl Edmonston
Best Years Fellowship will begin at 10:30 am this Tuesday. Our special guest will be Lalita Sharma, a certified yoga instructor and will demonstrate chair yoga and some breathing exercises for relaxation. We invite you to bring a friend and a dish to share in our potluck lunch that follows the meeting.
Time to Pray meets Wednesday evenings for a time of prayer and sharing. If you have a prayer request or praise, please write it on an information card, and place it in the pink box at the right corner of the platform. If you would like to attend the group meeting speak with Lulu Legada or Jeanine Luke today.
Hagerman Corners Housing will host its annual meeting this Thursday evening, January 19th. We are in need of two volunteers to attend this special meeting as representatives of Milliken Church. Please speak with Pastor Pryor or Chris Lai today if you would be available to attend.
Picnic Invitation All Milliken Church ladies are invited to attend a Picnic this Saturday (January 21st) at 1 pm. Enjoy fun, food, fellowship and games as we brighten up your winter. Please sign up today in the foyer.
The Next Week at MWMC
Choir Rehearsal
Jan 15
12:30p
Church Board Meeting
Jan 16
7p
Best Years Fellowship
Jan 17
10:30a
Trustees Meeting
Jan 17
6:30p
Tai Chi
Jan 17
6:30p
Time to Pray
Jan 18
7p
Reach Youth
Jan 19
6:30p
LIFT Winter Picnic
Jan 21
1p
Vital Statistics
Worship Attendance: 112
Offering Total: $4,140
About Milliken Church
Milliken Church is part of The Wesleyan Church; an evangelical, holiness group within the Methodist Christian family of denominations. To learn more, visit our website or speak with our pastor.
Mission Statement
Milliken Wesleyan Methodist Church is a welcoming community that values diversity. We strive to honour God, confessions Jesus is Lord, through various forms of praise and worship, thoughtful teachings, opportunities for spiritual growth, leadership development, compassionate outreach and service.
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