March 12, 2023
Let’s Make Disciples, Milliken!
And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. – 2 Timothy 2:2
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Links to Live Stream on YouTube and Facebook.
Prayer Call To Worship
Worship In Songs:
“I Am Resolved”
“Cornerstone”
Scripture Reading:
Matthew 5:11-12
Worship In Songs:
“Lord I Need You”
Time of Prayer
Announcements
Children’s Moment:
“Clap De Hands”
Tithe and Offering:
“Thank You”
Scripture Reading:
John 15:18-25
Sermon:
“The Despised Disciple: Surviving A World That Hates You”
Song of Reflection:
“I’d Rather Have Jesus”
Closing Remarks/Benediction:
Share your Testimony
Sharing your experiences about how God is present in your life and the peace that you have found in Christ can encourage others to share their testimony. If you are interested in sharing your testimony during a Sunday Service please feel free to contact Pastor Eddie or call the Milliken Church at (905) 475-3579 so that we can plan accordingly.
Weekday Podcast: Fisher of People
Pastor Eddie started a new Weekday Podcast. He will go LIVE on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter every Weekday at 4:19 pm to help us focus on becoming Fisher of People. If you subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow our Facebook and Twitter, you will be notified when he goes live. Tune in for his refreshing thoughts.
Youth Event @ The ROC
Calling all Youth! Join us on Saturday, March 25, 2023, for some Winter outdoor activities at the Recreational Outdoor Campus (ROC) in Keswick, ON. There will be tubing, tobogganing and skating available to us! The Cost is $25/per person and is open to anyone who is interested in joining. We will meet at the church and plan to leave at 12:30 pm
BYF Spring Blossom Bus Trip
Good News! We have 10 spots available, so if you would like to go, NOW is the time to reserve your seat! To everyone who has signed up, we are now collecting payment. Please bring your payment before March 26, 2023. Satie has to give the final count to the tour operator by that date.
Prayer Calendar
Pastor Eddie gave us all a commission that we as a church would make it our priority to take time to pray. If you would like a printed copy of this calendar, please see Montrice at the Welcome Station. The Prayer Calendar is also available online on our Website. https://millikenchurch.org/prayer-calendar/ to download your copy today!
Baptism Alert
We currently have one person getting ready to be baptized. We invite anyone interested in or thinking about getting baptized to contact Pastor Eddie. Please talk to Pastor Eddie if you have any questions.
Lenten Season Services
We will be having mid-week services @ 7:00 pm until March 29th. On Thursday, April 6 we will have our Joint Maundy Thursday Service with TCCC at 7:00 pm. Good Friday Service will be at 10:00 am. Full Schedules can be found at the Lent 2023 Page.
Family Sunday at Milliken!
Milliken will have FAMILY SUNDAY every month on the last Sunday of the month. Each month, we will have 1 family who will “lead” the service. This is a time for you to also invite others to join in and worship with us!
Worship Arts Team 2023
We have been blessed with a wonderful team of volunteers who have committed their gifts to serving the Lord in this capacity. We would love for more of you to join our Worship Arts Team in the new year. Here are 3 reasons why you should join:
1) A place to develop your gifts and be equipped to serve
2) Wonderful team of believers who support each other and pray for each other
3) Youth Alert! If you are looking to gain credits toward your volunteer service, this is a great way for you to earn those credits!
For more information, please visit www.millikenchurch.org for details on these areas of service.
Offering
Tithes and Offerings can be submitted in person or online. If you would like to arrange a personal drop off aside from the above options, please call 905-475-3579. Please make an appointment before a drop off is made to ensure someone will be present to receive it. Leave a message and someone will confirm your arrangements. You may also visit us at www.millikenchurch.org and select GIVE. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.
Sermon:
“The Despised Disciple: Surviving A World That Hates You”
Scriptures:
Matthew 5:11-12;
John 15:18-25; 1 John 3:12-13; 2 Timothy 4:3-4
Speaker:
Pastor Aza Butcher
This Week at MWMC
Sunday, March 12
MWMC Sunday School @ 9:30 am
(Third Sunday of Lent) Worship Service & Livestream @ 10:25 am
Children’s Church @ 11:00 am
Monday, March 13
Hand Chimes Practice @ 7:00 pm
Tuesday, March 14
Time to Pray via Zoom @ 7:15 pm
Wednesday, March 15
Mid-Week Lenten Worship Service @ 7:00 pm
Youth Online (Resumes April 12. Outings will happen in March and April)
Thursday, March 16
Bible Study via Zoom @ 7:15 pm (During Lent, Feb. 23-March 30)
Hand Chimes Practice @ 7:00 pm
Sunday, March 19
MWMC Sunday School @ 9:30 am
(Fourth Sunday of Lent) Morning Worship Service @ 10:25 am
Children’s Church @ 11:00 am
Resuming Soon
In-Person Thursday Morning Bible Study
(Resumes in the Spring)
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to get connected to our group to receive Zoom link
Last Sunday Statistics
Online Viewers: 88
Facebook: 8
YouTube: 80
In-Person Attendance: 77
Offering Last Sunday: $10,920
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.
Contact Us
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