July 16, 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:
“We Want To See Jesus Lifted High”
“Mighty To Save”
Scripture Reading:
2 Timothy 2:2 (NIVUK)
Worship In Song:
“Build My Life”
Time of Prayer
Announcements
Tithes and Offerings:
“Here I am To Worship”
Children’s Moment:
“This Little Light Of Mine”
Scripture Reading:
Luke 10: 1-3; 17-20 (NIVUK)
Sermon:
“Jesus The Hero Maker”
Song of Reflection:
“Send Me”
Closing Remarks/Benediction
Closing Song:
“Build My Life”
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.
Celebration of Life Service: Derry Howell
We are sad to announce the recent passing of our dear brother in Christ and long standing member of our Milliken Church family, the late Derry Howell. Viewing hours and the Celebration of Life service will be as follows:
Viewing:
Friday, July 21, 5:00pm-9:00pm
Chapel Ridge Funeral Home
8911 Woodbine Avenue, Markham, ON
L3R 5G1
Service:
Saturday, July 22 @ 11:00 am
Milliken Wesleyan Methodist Church
3 Clayton Drive, Markham, ON,
L3R 8N3
Chinese-English Corner
UPDATE: Milliken has started a new outreach called “Chinese-English Corner” Tuesday 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.
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.
Media Team Training (Part 1)
Media Team is in urgent need of more volunteers. You can be part of it without being technically advanced. There are simple tasks that you can be part of. On Saturday, July 29, we will be hosting the first of a three-part training workshop in Media training. We will be training people on the simplest of the tasks, which are things related to what you see on the projectors each Sunday morning. Training will begin at 11:00 am, and will last an hour and a half. If you would like to learn, Please reach out To Chris or Pastor Aza. An online sign-up list will be sent out. *Attention Youth:* This is a great way to learn a new skill and receive volunteer hours for high school mandatory volunteer credits! Mark your calendars, and join the team.
VBS 2023
Join us on August 15-18 for 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 NEXT SUNDAY, 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 (GREAT WAY FOR TEEN TO COMPLETE THEIR SERVICE HOURS!). Please save the date! For further details, visit our website at https://millikenchurch.org/vbs2023/.
Back To School/Graduation Celebration 2023
Save The Date: On Sunday, August 27, during our morning worship service, we will be honouring students who were part of the graduation class of 2023. So if you or your child had a graduation this year from pre-school-University, we will be having a special celebration here at Milliken Church recognizing your achievement! If you graduated this year, please notify Pastor Aza so that we can prepare accordingly.
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.
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 either e-transfer to Finance@MillikenChurch.org or visit us at MillikenChurch.org/GIVE. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.
Sermon:
“Jesus, The Hero Maker – Part 2”
Scriptures:
2 Timothy 2:2; Luke 10:1-3, 17-20; Psalm 1:1-6
Speaker:
Pastor Eddie Jjumba
This Week at MWMC
Sunday, July 16
MWMC Sunday School @ 9:30 am
Worship Service & Livestream @ 10:25 am
Children’s Church @ 11:00 am
Monday, July 17
Hand Chimes Rehearsal @ 7:00 pm
Tuesday, July 18
Chinese-English Corner @ 6:30 pm
Time to Pray via Zoom @ 7:15 pm
Wednesday, July 19
Bible Study via Zoom @ 7:15 pm
Thursday, July 20
Worship Practice @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, July 22
Celebration of Life Service for Derry Howell @ 11:00 am
No Milliken Youth Meeting
Teen Challenge Sunday, July 23
MWMC Sunday School @ 9:30 am
Worship Service & Livestream (Teen Challenge Special Sunday) @ 10:25 am
Children’s Church @ 11:00 am
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Last Sunday Statistics
Online Viewers: 73
YouTube: 52
Facebook: 21
In-Person Attendance: 76
Offering Sunday:
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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