January 7, 2018
Epiphany
Jesus has appeared on earth! The Church around the world celebrates the God “who we have seen, whom our hands have touched.” May you experience the presence of Jesus today as we worship.
Call to Worship
“O How I Love You, Jesus”
Milliken Church Choir
Responsive Invocation
Songs of Praise
“Let It Rise”
&
“Open Up the Heavens”
New Testament Reading
Ephesians 3:1-12
Song of Response
“Shine Jesus, Shine”
Children’s Moment
Offertory
“We Worship You”
Choir
Doxology
Time of Greeting
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 101
Sermon
“A Battle for Integrity”
Hymn of Preparation
“Come Let Us Use the Grace Divine”
Wesley Covenant Renewal Litany (see below)
Closing Hymn #360
“You Servants of God”
Choral Benediction
“The Lord Bless You & Keep You”
Postlude
“You Servants of God”
WESLEY COVENANT RENEWAL LITANY
Words of Adoration
Song of Adoration “This Is Amazing Grace”
Words of Thanksgiving
Song of Thanks “O Give Thanks Unto the Lord”
Words of Confession
Moment of Silent Prayer
Unison Prayer for Pardon
Song of Repentance “You Are My All in All”
The Covenant Promise
Song of Commitment “I Give You My Heart”
Words of Praise
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Song of Receiving “Hungry”
Missionaries Luke & Megan Adams recently sent their final report from Podebrady. They thank all who have supported their ministry and offer this final update from the field…
Dear Milliken Church Friends,
Our time in Czech was an adventure. We experienced new places, met new friends, and saw people make a decision to live for God. What a special two years in our lives! Now, as always, we look forward to what’s next. Remember Lucka, the new believer who was diagnosed, then successfully treated for cancer? Her parents have been coming to church with her ever since that crisis. Her father has now made a decision to follow Christ and her mother is on the verge of this discovery, while she attends a Bible study with one of our fellow missionaries! Also, Lucka just experienced Christian baptism. Praise the Lord!
Before we left the country, Luke returned one last time to Jilove and met up with floor hockey playing friends. They spent several hours saying their goodbyes. It was a really meaningful time. He left knowing that their opinion and conceptions about Christianity have been changed for the better because of our relating. During the months of January & February we will be going through the debriefing process for missionaries exiting their time of service. We hope to connect with some of our supporters and express both gratitude and final updates on the work in the Czech Republic.
Please pray for the team still in Podabrady, along with the many young adults at Remedy Church who are growing and maturing in their faith. What an amazing work God is doing in their fellowship. Please also pray for our family. We have all been sick with colds and Baby Lucy is particularly miserable. We need everyone to be well as we readjust to the Canadian winter and strive to find housing, schools for the boys, employment in New Brunswick, and all that goes into a move.
Thank you for being a faithful part of our support team. We thank God for you and pray for you too.
– Luke, Megan, Cole, Jensen & Lucy Adams
Our Sympathy extends to Rev. Ira Taylor at the passing of his younger brother Rev. Wingrove Taylor last weekend in Indiana. Please remember the family in your prayers. Rev. Wingrove Taylor was a long-time and respected minister in the Pilgrim Holiness (Wesleyan) Church in the Caribbean. We thank God for the legacy of faith his ministry has provided.
Sunday School Classes resumed this morning at 9:30 am. Speak with Lance Alcindor today if you would be interested in attending or forming a class during the current semester. Begin your new year with a new commitment to learn and grow!
Best Years Fellowship will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, January 16th at 10:30 am this month’s guest presenter will be Constable Bussie Wood, the Community Services/Senior Safety Officer with the York Region Police. Officer Wood will share public safety tips for seniors. Plan to join us and stay for the Potluck Lunch following the presentation.
Hagerman Annual Meeting Hagerman Corners Community Housing will hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday, January 18th at 7 pm. One Milliken Church volunteer is needed to attend. Please speak with Chris Lai or Pastor Pryor today if you would be interested to participate in this one-time way.
2018 Offering Envelopes Those who use this method of giving are invited to pick up their boxed envelope sets from the back Sanctuary table. If you would like to begin using this method, please speak with Sathi Selliah or Pat Pitre today.
The Next Week at MWMC
Choir Rehearsal
Sun Jan 7
12:45p
Sunrise Nursing Home Service
Sun Jan 7
1:30p
Trustees Meeting
Tue Jan 9
5p
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tue Jan 9
7p
Reach Youth
Wed Jan 10
6:30p
Time to Pray
Wed Jan 10
7:15p
Choir Fellowship (at Pickering Church)
Sat Jan 13
6p
Sunday School
Sun Jan 14
9:30a
Morning Worship Service
Sun Jan 14
10:30a
Vital Statistics
Attendance: 112
Offering Total: $2,988
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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