March 4, 2018
Lent
During this sacred season, the Church around the world meditates on the sacrifice Jesus made to reconcile the world to God. Draw close to Christ, seeking His power and transformation for your life as we worship this morning.
Call to Worship
“To Know You More”
Milliken Church Choir
Responsive Invocation
Psalm 130
Songs of Praise
“Only a God Like You”
“Every Move I Make”
“The Same Love”
New Testament Reading
Acts 16:11-15
Hymn of Response #664
“So I Send You”
Children’s Moment
Offertory
“Shut De Do”
Milliken Church Choir
Doxology
Time of Greeting
Gospel Reading
Matthew 9:9-13
Sermon
“MATTHEW the Tax Collector”
Song of Response
“Live in Charity”
Closing Hymn #502
“I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go”
Choral Benediction
“May the Grace of the Lord”
Postlude
“I Want to Know You More”
Nicaragua
Ryan & Sarah Schmitz serve as Global Partners missionaries in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. This week, they wrote with an update on their work…
Dear Milliken Church Family,
Our transition to Matagalpa has gone very smoothly. Thank you for praying about the many details it has taken to make the change. We have moved here to assist the development of a high school, and to prepare new leaders for the planting of churches in the region.
We have been enjoying the temperature difference. It is mild and a bit cooler here in the higher-altitude interior of the country. But we miss the access we had to many things in the capital city of Managua. It was also sad to say goodbye to our several friends there. However, the work of the Los Colinas School here is going well.
Two Canadian Mission Teams have already visited to help us with construction/remodeling projects. And we have received confirmation that another group will be visiting in the spring! Praise the Lord for those who give and serve so that this work can expand!
May the Lord bless both the givers and the gifts! Thank you for partnering with us in bringing the Gospel to the Nica people.
-Ryan, Sarah, Micah, Eva, Abel & Esme Schmitz
The Upper Room & Light from the Word are here! The spring issue of these daily devotionals have arrived and can be picked up from the back Sanctuary table. One per household please, this allows others to benefit as well.
Close to Christ is the theme for our Thursday Lenten Worship Services taking place 9am and 7:15pm. Join us in these meaningful times of worship, sharing, prayer and holy communion.
Bridal Shower All ladies are invited to a bridal show being planned for our own Cassandra Arcentales this Saturday (March 10th) at 12:30pn. Cassandra has a wedding gift registry at Ikea. Come express the joy and love of this occasion.
Multi-Church Movie Night On Friday, March 23rd, we will host a special screening of Adam’s Testament, a full-length, feature film retelling Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son. This spiritual-warfare themed movie will include a special Q&A with two of the actors who will attend our screening! This film is recommended for persons ages 12 and older, as it includes frightening scenes. Our showing will be free, but free-will donations will be accepted.
Spring Ahead! Don’t forget to put your clocks forward one hour next Saturday evening before bed!
The Next Week at MWMC
Hand Chime Ensemble
Mon Mar 5
10a
STA Committee Meeting
Mon Mar 6
7p
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tue Mar 6
6:30p
Reach Youth
Wed Mar 7
6:30p
Morning Lenten Worship
Thr Mar 8
9a
Evening Lenten Worship
Thr Mar 8
7:15p
Cantata Rehearsal
Sat Mar 10
10a
Arcentales Bridal Shower
Sat Mar 10
12:30a
Sunday School
Sun Mar 11
9:30a
Lenten Morning Worship
Sun Mar 11
10:30a
Vital Statistics
Attendance: 124
Offering Total: $6,386
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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