September 3, 2017
Season of Pentecost
During these weeks the Church around the world celebrates the presence and work of the Holy Spirit in our midst. He draws us in faith and conforms us to the image of Jesus Christ. May you sense the Spirit’s work in and around you as we worship God today.
Call to Worship
“Build Your Kingdom Here”
Responsive Invocation
from Romans 12:11-21
Opening Hymn #681
“Let There Be Peace”
Songs of Praise
“This Is Amazing Grace”
“Every Move I Make”
“Step By Step”
Old Testament Reading
Jeremiah 15:15-21
Song of Response
“My Tribute”
Children’s Moment
Announcements
Offertory
“If God”
Aggrey King
Tenor Soloist
Doxology
Time of Greeting
“Make Us One”
Gospel Reading
Matthew 16:21-28
Sermon
“Works”
Pastor Pryor
Song of Response
“Make Me a Servant”
Time of Prayer
Closing Hymn #473
“Make Me a Blessing”
Benediction
Postlude
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Dear Milliken Church,
We are living in exciting days here in Thunder Bay! This month we decided to make a strategic shift. We will be “re-starting” the church with a new name: “Transformation Church”. We will host its first service on October 22nd. Between now and then we have planned lots of outreach events and community gatherings.
Our first big event was “Big Church Clean Day.” Several community members jumped in to help. We had purchased a barbecue, and fired it up to offer free food to anyone passing by. It was a joy to see curious neighbours draw near. So many neighborhood kids showed up that we ended the day with a big game of soccer baseball in the church yard!
This week we will give away 50 backpacks to children. These were donated when an anonymous donor felt impressed by the Lord to purchase these and send them to our ministry! God is so good!!
Keep us in prayer…that Jesus will be lifted high and bring transformation to this community!
– Pastor Nathan & Vicki Maskery & Family, and Tyler & Hannah Sears
Time to Pray We invite you to share any praise or prayer request you may have by completing a Connection Card from the pew rack in front of you. Place this in the church-shaped box at the far right corner of the platform. All will be remembered at the Wednesday evening Time to Pray gathering at 7:15pm.
Sunday School Classes will begin next Sunday, September 10th at 9:30am! Please see the display board at the back of the Sanctuary for a listing of the classes. Come to learn, share and grow in your experience of faith. Speak with Lance Alcindor to learn more.
Genesis: The Missing Piece of the Puzzle On the evening of Friday, September 15th Milliken Church will host a Faith Forum event for all the churches in our Toronto Zone. Calvin Smith from Creation Ministries International will share an apologetics presentation on the Creation Theory of Origins. A question and answer period will follow. Bring a friend for this great time of learning!
Movie Invitation A special showing of the film “Adam’s Testament” will take place at the University of Toronto on Saturday, September 16th at 8pm. We hope to organize a group to attend this event. Speak with Axel Kazadi to learn more.
The Next Week at MWMC
Labor Day (Church Office Closed)
Mon Sept 4
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tue Sept 5
6:30p
Time to Pray
Wed Sept 6
7:15p
Reach Youth
Thr Sept 7
6:30p
Congregational Conversation (Part 2)
Sat Sept 9
10a
Church Board Meeting
Sat Sept 9
2p
Sunday School (begins)
Sun Sept 10
9:30a
Morning Worship
Sun Sept 10
10:30a
Vital Statistics
Attendance: 111
Offering Total: $3,686
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, confessing Jesus is Lord, through various forms of praise and worship, thoughtful teaching, opportunities for spiritual growth, leadership development, compassionate outreach and service.
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