December 10, 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:
“Angels From The Realms Of Glory(Emmanuel)”
“Crown Him(Christmas)”
Advent Readings
Song of Prayer:
“Emmanuel”
Time of Prayer
Welcome
Meet & Greet:
“Make Us One “
Announcements
Tithes and Offerings
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading:
Luke 1:67-80
Sermon:
“What’s Your Song? Zachariah’s Song”
Reflective Song:
“Your Name (Christmas Version)”
Closing Remarks/Benediction
Closing Song:
“Angels From The Realms Of Glory (Emmanuel)”
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.
Winter Items ASAP
Milliken Wesleyan Methodist Church will be collecting winter items. We can see that winter is around the corner and we all know how cold it can get. We would appreciate having winter coats, gloves, scarves, boots, and hats to help those less fortunate to keep warm. You may contact Pastor Eddie for drop off times and the location of where you can bring it .
Kitchen Renovation Fundraising Update
Thank you for everyone’s continual faithful giving toward our Kitchen Renovation Project. We have raised another $ 355 toward the Project which brings the total to $ 4,720.
Chinese Dance Group End-of-Year Celebration
Milliken, the XinHua (Chinese) Dance Group is cordially inviting ALL of us to join them for an End-of-Year Celebration this Wednesday, December 13, from 10 am to 1 pm. It will includes dance presentation, a few of our talents will also be representing us, and food will be served after. Please let the staff knows by today if you are coming so that we can be prepared.
Christmas Mission Giving Drive
Until the Christmas Eve Sunday, we will be having our Annual Mission Giving Drive. This year, we will be working with SunshineTrail Resource Centre Autism. They are an organization that exists to serve and conduct interventions in Autistic Children/individuals in order to restore, establish and bring an awareness of Autism in our community and societies. Eliminating hopelessness.
Chinese-English Corner
English Class Temporary Arrangement: As our teacher, Mr. Dennis is away on vacation, please contact Brother Chris for your homework. On Thursdays at 6:30 pm., Dr. Joan Chung will be our Chinese Language teacher teaching us Mandarin.
INCOME TAX 2024 RECEIPTS
- Our finance team would like to give a friendly reminder that anyone who would like to receive a tax receipt for their financial contributions MUST put all Cheques and Cash in an envelope with FULL NAME AND ADDRESS.
- We have received several unlabeled envelopes and without a name and address, there is no way of knowing who has made a contribution.
- Unlabeled envelopes go directly to the general fund so we ask you to PLEASE label your envelopes before placing them in the offering box.
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.
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:
“What’s Your Song? Zachariah’s Song”
Scriptures:
Luke 1:67-80
Speaker:
Pastor Eddie Jjumba
This Week at MWMC
Sunday, Dec. 10
MWMC Sunday School @ 9:00 am
Second Sunday Of Advent
Worship Service & Livestream @10:10 am
Tuesday, Dec. 12
Time to Pray via Zoom @ 7:15 pm
Wednesday, Dec. 13
XinHua Group End-of-Year Celebration @ 10:00 am
Bible Study via Zoom @ 7:30 pm
Thursday, Dec. 14
Morning Bible Study @ 10:30 am
Chinese-English Corner (Mandarin) @ 6:30 pm
Sunday, Dec. 17
MWMC Sunday School @ 9:00 am
Third Sunday Of Advent and Children’s Christmas Play
Worship & Livestream @ 10:10 am
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Last Sunday Statistics
Online Viewers: 168
YouTube: 96
Facebook: 72
In-Person Attendance: 94
Offering: $ 5,065
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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