June 18, 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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Prayer Call To Worship
Worship in Songs:
“As It Is In Heaven”
“Good Good Father”
Scripture Reading:
Genesis 48:13-14
Worship In Song:
“How Deep The Father’s Love For Us”
Time of Prayer
Special Presentation: World Hope International
Tithes and Offering:
“I Love You With The Love of The Lord” (Children’s Presentation)
Special Presentation: Special Certificate
Announcements
Worship In Song:
“When I Think About The Lord”
Sermon:
“The Blessings of God Are Not Conditional; They Are of Grace”
Song of Reflection:
“Goodness of God”
Closing Remarks/Benediction
Closing Song:
“Good Good Father”
Weekly Announcements
All Ministry Leaders: Please make sure to submit your detailed announcements to Pastor Aza or Pastor Eddie every Friday at 12:00 pm. Please note that announcements that arrive after this time will be made on the following Sunday.
Special Concert- Lighthouse Junior Choir
On Tuesday, Jun 20, 2023, IYF Canada (International Youth Fellowship) will have an Encore Performance of the Lighthouse Junior Choir Peace Concert here at Milliken Church at 7:00pm. General Admission for this concert is FREE, however, tickets must be reserved online. The link for tickets is as follows: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lighthouse-junior-choir-peace-concert-encore-performance-tickets-658582797877?aff=oddtdtcreator. For more information, please contact Pastor Eddie.
JOHNSON SISTERS FOUNDATION Special General Meeting
All Milliken Members or Non-Members who wish to discuss the next steps regarding the Johnson Sisters’ Foundation are invited to attend a Special General Meeting on Sunday, June 25th, in the Sanctuary immediately after the Sunday Morning Service. Thank you.
District Conference
Our Pastors and delegates will be away at our District Conference Thursday, June 22- Saturday, June 24. Please note that if you need any special arrangements for travel, please speak with Pastor Eddie. Let’s remember all who will be travelling in prayer.
Taste of Asia
Calling all Youth and willing helpers! Taste of Asia is happening in our community next weekend, June 23-25. As is our custom, we will offer parking here at the church next Friday and Saturday to the community at a cost of $5. Proceeds will go towards our Youth Ministry to help fund events and excursions. We will need helpers to assist us at 4 different time intervals. This is a great way for high schoolers to get COMMUNITY HOURS!
PLEASE NOTE: KENNEDY ROAD WILL BE CLOSED BETWEEN STEELES AVE. AND DENISON STREET Fri. June 23-Sun. June 25! Please plan a detour route accordingly. To sign up to help, please see Pastor Aza or Bro. Chris for details.
Chinese-English Corner
UPDATE: Milliken has started a new outreach called “Chinese-English Corner”, Thursday evenings at 6:30pm. Our mission is to connect with members from our Chinese-speaking community and our Church family will have an opportunity to learn English and in a three-part education experience. For now, we are currently offering English lessons to our Chinese-speaking community, taught by English teacher, Mr. Colbert Dennis. Later on, we will have a Chinese-speaking teacher who will teach Chinese to interested Milliken members. The goal is to then have a Chinese-English exchange where we can learn from each other through conversation and fellowship. We will keep you posted when Chinese classes begin.
Save The Date: National Prayer Tour
The Canadian Conference of the Wesleyan Church has begun a National Prayer Tour where we as a on a mission to pray for our Nation in one accord with Wesleyan Churches across the country.
There are TWO dates you should keep in mind:
Saturday, July, 2023 – Milliken will have a Prayer Walk in the community. We will start at the church, beginning at 1:00PM, to give directions. Then, we will break off into groups pray throughout community. An email will go out with details.
Sunday, July 9, 2023 @ 6:00pm – Milliken will have the opportunity to be the host church for the day, and we invite you to make it your purpose to be here and commit to pray for our churches, our communities, our cities, provinces and country to be won for Christ.
Teen Challenge
Come to our morning worship service on Sunday, July 23 and hear a dynamic presentation by Teen Challenge Canada, featuring testimonies and stories of finding freedom from addiction.
VBS 2023
Join us on August 15-18 for our “wild adventure” with VBS (Vacation Bible School)! Times will be 6:30-8:30 pm, and it is FREE! Our theme this year is “WILD LIFE”! Registration begins July 9. Early Bird ends July 23 (if you sign up early, your child gets a prize at the end of the VBS week!), and Registration ends August 4.
Volunteers, we are looking for you! If you are available, please talk to Sister Jessica or Brother Chris about your availability. Please save the date! For further details, visit our website at https://millikenchurch.org/vbs2023/.
Worship Arts Team – We Want Your Help!
Have you been looking for a way to serve? Our Worship Arts team needs you! We are looking for servant leaders who are willing to serve on our Sunday Morning Worship and Audio Visual Teams. If you have the ability to sing, play an instrument (any instrument), or would like to learn how to serve in the Sound booth to learn various skills including sound board training, video/camera operation and working with Worship Tools to present words and scripture on the screen for worship service, please see Pastor Aza or Brother Chris.
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.
Weekday Podcast: 4:19 Fisher of People
Pastor Eddie hosts a weekday podcast called “Fisher of People”. He will be LIVE on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter every Weekday at 4:19 pm to help us focus on becoming dynamic Disciples of Jesus, and how we can lead others to follow Him. Subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow our Facebook and Twitter, and you will be notified when he goes LIVE. Tune in for his refreshing thoughts.
In-Person Bible Study
In-Person Bible Study has resumed to take place on Thursday mornings at 10:30 am. Topic is “12 More Women of the Bible”.
Prayer Requests
Share Your Testimony
Sharing your experience of 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.
Tithes and Offerings
Tithes and Offerings can be submitted in person or online. If you would like to arrange a personal drop-off aside from Sundays during services, 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/GIVE. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.
Sermon:
“The Blessings of God Are Not Conditional, They Are of Grace”
神的祝福是靠恩典、不是凭靠条件
Scriptures:
Genesis 48:13-14 / 創世記四十八13-14
Speaker:
Pastor Abraham Han / 韩英德牧师
This Week at MWMC
Father’s Day Sunday, June 18
MWMC Sunday School @ 9:30 am
Father’s Day Worship Service & Livestream @ 10:25 am
Children’s Church @ 11:00 am
Father’s Day BBQ Cook Off @ 12:30 pm
Monday, June 19
Hand Chimes Rehearsal @ 7:00 pm
Tuesday, June 20
Peace Concert by Lighthouse Junior Choir @ 7:00 pm
Time to Pray via Zoom @ 7:15 pm
Wednesday, June 21
Worship Arts & Media Teams Rehearsal @ 7:00 pm
No Bible Study via Zoom @ 7:15 pm
(Summer Session will begin June 28,2023)
Thursday, June 22
In-Person Bible Study @ 10:30 am
Chinese-English Corner @ 6:30 pm
No Hand Chimes Rehearsal
*Pastors and Delegates will be away at District Conference @ 7:00pm*
Friday, June 23
*District Conference @ 9:15 am (Pastors and Delegates away)
Saturday, June 24
*District Conference @ 9:00 am (Pastors and Delegates away)
No Milliken Youth
Family Sunday, June 25
MWMC Sunday School @ 9:30 am
Worship Service & Livestream (Communion Sunday) @10:25 am
Children’s Church @ 11:00 am
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Last Sunday Statistics
Online Viewers: 112
YouTube: 102
Facebook: 10
In-Person Attendance: 76
Offering Last Sunday: $3,095
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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