December 1, 2018
First Sunday of Advent
Christ is coming! The colour blue on our altar table signals us to “look up” (to the sky) for our redemption draws near. We long to be ready for His appearing and share in the joy He promises His people. We pray that you will sense the peace of Jesus’ presence as we worship today.
Call to Worship
“Jesus is Coming”
Milliken Ladies Chorus
Responsive Invocation
drawn from Romans 13
Songs of Praise
“Ancient of Days”
“We Are Marching”
“Step By Step”
Advent Candle Lighting
Matthew 24:36-44
Carol of Response #168
“Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”
Time of Prayer
“When You Walk Into the Room”
EPIC Moments
Gloria Patri
Announcements & Offering Prayer
Offertory
“Lord Most High”
Milliken Ladies Chorus
Doxology
Time of Greeting
“Make Us One”
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 122
Sermon
“Peace”
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Songs During Communion
“Come & Fill Our Hearts”
“He Is our Peace”
Closing Hymn (insert)
“People Look East”
Benediction
Postlude
“Ancient of Days”
Music Worship Team
Pressure Points Our special Advent Sunday School series begins today at 9:30am. Join Teacher Lance Alcindor (our Sunday School Superintendent) as he leads this 5-week lesson series that explores God’s guidance for real-life subjects in today’s world.
Christmas Card Sale Gloria Pickersgill is selling Christmas Cards as a fundraiser for the local Sickle Cell Association. Please stop at the Information Desk to purchase cards and assist this organization. Memorial Poinsettias are now available for purchase. To order one in memory of your loved one, place $10 in an envelope. Write the following information: (a) your name, (b) the name of the person being remembered, and (c) that person’s relationship to you. Place the marked envelope in the collection plate during the offering. The full list of memorials will be printed in the bulletin on the final Sunday of Advent. Thank you.
Christmas Banquet Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for this annual event. We have now reached maximum capacity and look forward to a full event, on Saturday at 6:30pm. Thank you.
How To Pray Next month we will offer our first online topical book study! But you may sign up to participate, starting today. This will include three sessions, based on the classic book How To Pray by R.A. Torrey. Stop at the Information Desk to order your copy of the book, or speak with Susan Thomas to learn more.
Due to Security…
This week’s mission update cannot be posted online.
Scripture: Psalm 122
Sermon: “Peace”
The Next Week at MWMC
Choir Rehearsal
Sun Dec 1
12:30p
Sunrise Nursing Home Service
Sun Dec 1
1:30p
HandChime Rehearsal
Mon Dec 2
10a
Badminton Club
Mon Dec 2
7p
Tai Chi Group
Tue Dec 3
6:30p
Mandarin Discipleship Group
Tue Dec 3
7p
Line Dancing Class
Tue Dec 3
7:30p
Reach Youth
Wed Dec 4
6:30p
Evening Handchimes Rehearsal
Wed Dec 4
7p
Time to Pray
Wed Dec 4
7:15p
First Friday Prayer Vigil
Fri Dec 6
Stretch Class
Fri Dec 6
10a
Christmas Banquet
Sat Dec 7
6:30p
Pressure Points Class
Sun Dec 8
9:30a
Advent Morning Worship
Sun Dec 8
10:30a
Last Sunday Statistics
Attendance: 133
Offering Total: $6,186
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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