MWMC This Week – Aug 13, 2023

MWMC This Week – Aug 13, 2023

August 13, 2023Let’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:
“I Know Who I Am”

Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Worship In Song: “Breathe”

Time of Prayer

Announcements

Tithes and Offerings: “Blessed Assurance”

 Children’s Moments: “Let’s Worship”

Scripture Reading: Matthew 14:23-33

Sermon: “When God Calls”

Song of Reflection: “Great Are You Lord”

Closing Remarks/Benediction

Closing Song: “I Know Who I Am”

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.

Chinese-English Corner

Milliken’s “Chinese-English Corner”, has moved back to Thursday evenings at 6:30pm. 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.

VBS 2023

VBS (Vacation Bible School) will begin this Tuesday, August 15 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, and will end on Friday, August 18. For those who have registered, we look forward to a fun time learning with you through our theme this year: “WILD LIFE”!
Volunteers, we still have a few open spaces! If you are available, please talk to Sister Jessica or Brother Chris about your availability.

Funeral Service for Remedios Cruz Villanueva

We are sad to share the news of the passing of our dear sister and longtime family member Remedios Cruz Villanueva. The funeral service will take place this Saturday, August 19 at 10:00 am. Visitation will be on Thursday, August 17 and Friday, August 18 between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm at Chapel Ridge Funeral Home (8911 Woodbine Ave, Markham, ON). Interment will follow the Funeral Service at Highland Memory Gardens (33 Memory Gardens Lane, North York, ON).

Media Team Training (Part 2)

NEW DATE! Media Team is in urgent need of more volunteers. You can be part of it as not everything are technically advanced. We had a great Part 1 training learning about getting what you see on the screen ready. If you are still interested in learning about it, please contact Brother Chris. On Saturday, August 26, at 10:00 am, we will be hosting the second of the three-part training. We will be training people on all things audio. Training will last an hour and a half.

New Times for Sunday School and Sunday Services

Beginning on Sunday, September 10, our Sunday School will begin at 9:00 am, and Sunday Morning Services will begin at 10:10 am. Children’s Church will begin at approximately 10:45 am. Please note the changes and mark your calendar.

Back To School/Graduation Celebration 2023

Save The NEW Date:  On Sunday, September 17, 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:

  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.

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

Our Prayer group is asking everyone who has prayer needs to put their requests in the prayer request box so that they will be remembered in our weekly prayer meeting.

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.

For virtual offering options, you may either follow the instructions on MillikenChurch.org/e-transfer for e-transfer option, or visit us at MillikenChurch.org/GIVE for giving via PayPal. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.


Sermon:
“When God Calls”

Scriptures:
1 Kings 19:9-18; Matthew 14:23-33

Speaker:
Pastor Stephen Rollins

This Week at MWMC

 Sunday, Aug 13
MWMC Sunday School @ 9:30 am
Worship Service & Livestream @ 10:25 am
Children’s Church @ 11:00 am

Monday, Aug 14
NO Hand Chimes Rehearsal

Tuesday, Aug 15
VBS Day 1 @ 6:30 pm
Time to Pray via Zoom @ 7:15 pm

Wednesday, Aug 16
VBS Day 2 @ 6:30 pm
Bible Study via Zoom @ 7:15 pm

Thursday, Aug 17
VBS Day 3 @ 6:30 pm
Chinese-English Corner
@ 6:30 pm
Worship Practice @ 7:00 pm

Friday, Aug 18
VBS Day 4 @ 6:30 pm

Saturday, Aug 19
Funeral for Remedies Cruz Villanueva @ 10:00 am
Milliken Youth @ 1:00 pm

Sunday, Aug 20
MWMC Sunday School @ 9:30 am
VBS Sunday Worship Service & Livestream @ 10:25 am
Children’s Church @ 11:00 am

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 Last Sunday Statistics

Online Viewers: 114
YouTube: 87
Facebook: 27

In-Person Attendance: 65

Offering:
$2,550.00

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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