March 19, 2023
Christ Centered Church
Growing Outward
Growing Younger
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 Song:
“Everyday”
“I’m Forever Grateful”
Scripture Reading:
John 4:27-29 (NIVUK)
Worship In Song:
“Lord I Need You”
Time of Prayer
Announcements
Tithe and Offering:
“Higher Ground”
Children’s Moment:
“Clap De Hands”
Scripture Reading:
John 10:11-17 (NIVUK)
Sermon:
Jesus’ Other Sheep-Cultivating A Love For The Lost
Song of Reflection:
“Reckless Love”
Holy Communion:
Worship in Song: “O Praise The Name”
Closing Remarks/Benediction
Closing Song
Weekly Announcements
All Ministry Leaders: Please make sure you pass final information of any announcements to Pastors Aza or Eddie by Friday at noon. Otherwise, the announcements will not be made on the Sunday, but the following Sunday.
Best Years Fellowship
Our Best Years Fellowship peeps will be meeting again on Tuesday, March 21 at 10:30 am, and we will have a special one happening. Please note: We will be doing Stretch Exercises, which means you need to bring your Stretch Exercise Band.
BYF Spring Blossom Bus Trip
Good News! We still have very few spots available, so if you would like to go, NOW is the time to reserve your seat by making the final payment! To everyone who has signed up, we are now collecting payment. Please bring your payment before NEXT SUNDAY, March 26, 2023. Satie has to give the final count to the tour operator by that date.
Lenten Season Services
We have IN-PERSON Wednesdays mid-week services at 7 pm until March 29. 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, and Easter Sunday service will begin at 10:00 am.
In-Person Bible Study Resumes
Attention everyone! In-Person Bible Study is resuming. Their first session will be this Thursday, March 23rd at 10:30 am. Topic is “12 More Women of the Bible”.
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! Cost is $25/per person and is open to anyone who is interested in joining. If you need a ride, we will meet at the church at 12:00 pm. A Consent form will be sent through WhatsApp that needs to be completed, signed and submitted before you can attend. Please see Pastor Aza for details.
A Sad Farewell
Our very talented Cassandra D’Cruz and her husband, also very talented Daniel D’Cruz will be moving to PEI for their next adventure in the beginning of April. We will be hosting a farewell during our service next Sunday. Please be sure to be here to say “thank you” and “goodbye” to them.
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: 4:19 Fisher of People
Pastor Eddie started a 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. 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.
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. If you have other questions about it, please talk to Pastor Eddie also.
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.
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. Here are 3 reasons why you should join:
- A place to develop your gifts and be equipped to serve.
- Wonderful team of believers who support each other and pray for each other.
- 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.
Sermon:
Jesus’ Other Sheep-Cultivating A Love For The Lost
Scriptures:
John 4: 27-29; John 10: 11-17
Speaker:
Pastor Eddie
This Week at MWMC
Sunday, March 19
MWMC Sunday School @ 9:30 am
(Fourth Sunday of Lent) Worship Service & Livestream @ 10:25 am
Children’s Church @ 11:00 am
Monday, March 20
Hand Chimes Practice @ 7:00 pm
Tuesday, March 21
Best Years Fellowship @ 10:30 am
Time to Pray via Zoom @ 7:15 pm
Wednesday, March 22
Mid-Week Lenten Worship Service @ 7:00 pm
Youth Online (Resumes April 12. Outings will happen in March and April)
Thursday, March 23
In-Person Bible Study @ 10:30 am
Bible Study via Zoom @ 7:15 pm ( until March 30)
Saturday March 25
Men’s Breakfast @ 9:00 am
Youth Outing at ROC in Keswick, ON @ 12:00 pm
Sunday, March 26
MWMC Sunday School @ 9:30 am
(Fifth Sunday of Lent) Morning Worship Service @ 10:25 am
Children’s Church @ 11:00 am
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Last Sunday Statistics
Online Viewers: 90
Facebook: 74
YouTube: 16
In-Person Attendance: 67
Offering Last Sunday: $2205
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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