February 18, 2024Let’s Revitalize, Milliken!
13 This is how we know that we live in Him and He in us: He has given us of His Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent His Son to be the Saviour of the world. 15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. 16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. -1 John 4:13-16
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Opening Prayer
Call to Worship:
“We Are The Body of Christ”
Worship in Songs:
“Praise”
“I Know Who I Am”
Scripture Reading:
Acts 1: 1-8
Worship in Song:
“Jesus lye”
Welcome and Greetings
Neema Children’s Choir
Meet and Greet:
“Make Us One”
Announcements
Pastoral Vote Announcement
Tithes and Offerings
“O Give Thanks”
Scripture Reading:
Acts 8:26-31
Neema Children’s Choir
Sermon:
“Amazing Grace For Every Race”
Time of Prayer:
“I Surrender All”
Closing Remarks / Benediction
Ministry Leaders: Please make sure you pass final information of any announcements (including any changes to ongoing meets) to Pastors Aza or Pastor Eddie by Wednesdays at 9 pm. Otherwise, the announcements will not be made on the Sunday but the following Sunday.
Good Morning Milliken Family
Good Morning Milliken Church Family. The Mayor of Markham, Mayor Frank Scarpitti will come by church, briefly at 9:45- 10:00 am to whomever is present at the time. He apologizes he is unable to stay longer due to thought schedules. If you are able to be in the Sanctuary by 9:40 am, he will be happy to meet and greet/pictures. Peace of the Lord be with you.
Family Day Sunday and Black History Fellowship
Today we are celebrating family and Black History. We will have a Family Day Fellowship in the gym following our Sunday Morning Worship Service in the gym. Also, in honour of Black History Month, there will be special presentations. Soup and an assortment of sandwiches will be served, so please stick around for fellowship.
Kitchen Renovation Fundraising Update
Thank you for everyone’s continual faithful giving toward our Kitchen Renovation Project. We have raised another $ 305 toward the Project which brings the total to $ 10,301. Renovation of our kitchen will begin this week. Fellowship in the gym will continue during renovations. Volunteers will guide you accordingly.
Chinese-English Corner
Next Chinese Class will be TONIGHT, February 18 @ 6:30 pm, and it will still be via Zoom. New students are welcomed, and Dr. Joan Chung will be our Chinese Language teacher teaching us Mandarin. If you are interested and would like to join, please reach out to Pastor Aza or Brother Chris and we will get you connected with our Zoom Link.
English Class Temporary Arrangement: As our teacher, Mr. Dennis is away on vacation, please contact Brother Chris for your homework.
Ministry at Willowdale Welcome Centre
We have been afforded the opportunity to minister through Worship and the Word at Willowdale Welcome Centre Wednesday mornings from 10:00am-11:30am. If you are available and would like to serve in this capacity, please contact Pastor Eddie or Pastor Aza for more information.
Membership Class
Membership Class will take place the first week of March, and we are opening it to members of our congregation to join the few who has already signed up. Please contact Pastor Eddie to join.
Youth Outreach Event- Saturday, July 13, 2024
Save The Date! Milliken will be hosting an Outreach event to our community on Saturday, July 13, 2024. The purpose is to connect with the people in our community that will be spearheaded by Generation Now (our children, youth and young adults). We will need several volunteers to help plan and prepare for this event. Please see Pastor Aza or Pastor Eddie if you would like to sign up to help.
Lead “Family” Open Invitation
As the past year has unbelievably come to a close, we need a new round of “Leading Families” for our Family Sundays. As you might have noticed, we are looking for family units, meaning you may not have to be related by blood, but by association, also. Even if you have participated before, we welcome your participation. Please contact Pastor Stephen to let him know your availability so that we can plan for 2024.
First Series for 2024: Revitalization
We encourage our families to go further for 2024 in revitalizing our faith, our families, and our church. Visit our Revitalization Resource Page at https://millikenchurch.org/revitalization-resources/
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:
“Amazing Grace For Every Race”
Scriptures:
Acts 1: 1-8, Acts 8: 26-31
Speaker:
Pastor Eddie Jjumba
This Week at MWMC
Sunday, Feb. 18
MWMC Sunday School @ 9:00 am
Worship Service & Livestream @ 10:10 am
Black History Presentation @ 12:00 pm
Mandarin Class Via Zoom @ 6:30pm
Tuesday, Feb. 20
Best Years Fellowship @ 10:30 am
Hand Chimes Rehearsal @ 7:00pm
Time to Pray via Zoom @ 7:15 pm
Wednesday, Feb. 21
Ministry at Willowdale Welcome @ 10:00 am
Midweek Lenten Service @ 7:00 pm
Worship Rehearsal @ 8:15 pm
Thursday, Feb. 22
Bible Study @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, Feb. 24
Milliken Youth @ 1:30 pm
Family Sunday, Feb. 25
MWMC Sunday School @ 9:00 am
Worship Service and Livestream @ 10:10 am
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Last Sunday Statistics:
Online Viewers: 178
YouTube: 105
Facebook: 73
In-Person Attendance: 91
Offering: $2655
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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