January 5, 2025
Let’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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Prayer Call to Worship
Worship in Song:
“Great Things” / “10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)”
Scripture Reading #1: Jeremiah 31:7-14
Worship in Songs: “When I Think About the Lord” / “Great Are You Lord”
Welcome / Meet & Greet
Announcements
Tithes and Offerings / Doxology
Testimony Time
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading #2: Ephesians 1:7-14
Song of the Word: “Ancient Words”
Congregational Reading: John 1:1-18
Sermon: “The Light Shines In The Darkness”
Holy Communion: “Send the Light”
Song of Reflection: “This Little Light of Mine”
Time of Prayer
Closing Remarks / Benediction
All Ministry Leaders
Please make sure you pass final information of any announcements (including any changes to ongoing meets, i.e. suspension of a meeting or adding a meeting time) to Pastors Aza or Eddie by Wednesdays at 9 pm. Otherwise, the announcements will not be made on the Sunday but the following Sunday.
Ushers Needed
We are looking for people who are willing to serve as ushers. If you would like to serve in this capacity, please see Kerth as soon as you can.
Willowdale Post-Christmas Holiday Dinner
Join us for a special Post-Christmas Holiday dinner for the residents of Willowdale Welcome here at Milliken. Come join us for a time of fellowship and worship.
Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
Time: 4:30pm
Place: Milliken Church
We are collecting donations for this event until January 12, 2025.
Reminder from the Finance Team
Please remember the following when you make your offering:
- By Envelop: Please write your full name (first and last), home address, and email address on the envelope.
- By e-transfer: Please censure you fill you full name, address and/or envelope # in the memo section.
If you have changed your name or address, please inform brother Stefan Southwell or sister Natasha Bramble as soon as possible. If you have any other questions about this, please contact brother Stefan Southwell at Finance@MillikenChurch.org.
Baptism Celebration
Congratulations to our newest Baptized members: Dawn Choo-Ket-Loung, Juliet Choo-Ket-Loung, Samantha Ndyamuhaki, and Nazziwa Patrah. Please give them a special welcome this morning, and stay after service to celebrate with them with a cake.
Donation of Sanctuary Organ
We are donating the Organ that was in our sanctuary for a number of years. We want to make this donation available to members of our congregation before opening it up to the public. Please note it is not fully functional and we are uncertain if it can be repaired. If you are interested in taking this organ, please speak to our Trustees (Kerth or Nicole), as soon as possible.
Pastor Eddie’s Mission Trip
World Hope International, the Mission Branch of the Wesleyan Church, has given an incredible opportunity to our Senior Pastor – Rev. Eddie Jjumba to join a team to visit Sierra Leone. The purpose of the trip is to see what God is doing through World Hope and the Wesleyan Church in Sierra Leone.
Milliken Church family has been an incredible supporter of ministry in Sierra Leone for many years. We can look forward to hearing about Rev. Eddie’s trip and what God will do in his life when he returns!
Pastor Eddie will be away for the first three Sundays of February. Please remember him and his family in your prayers during that time.
We are planning to raise $1,500 along with other Wesleyan Churches to buy rice to feed the Seminary Students, as many of them cannot even afford to have a full meal.
Wednesday/Thursday Bible Studies
Our Wednesday evening Bible Study has finished for the year, and will resume on NEXT Wednesday, January 15 at 7:15pm.
Thursday morning Bible Study will resume in March.
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 10:00 am – 11:30 am, and every Last Wednesday evening of the month 6:00 – 8:00 pm. If you are available and would like to serve in this capacity, please contact Pastor Eddie or Pastor Aza for more information as our access and attendance are to be confirmed week to week.
Next Evening Service will be on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at about 6:30 pm, but it will take place at Milliken after the Post-Christmas Holiday Dinner.
Chinese-English Corner
Dr. Joan Chung is 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.
Share your Testimony
Sharing your experiences about 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.
Traumatic Incident Response Protocol
As we continue to “Grow Outward”, we are pleased to announce our collaboration with the Traumatic Incident Response Protocol (TIRP), a community-based initiative supported by York Region and York Regional Police. It is designed to support individuals and families in Markham recover and heal in the aftermath of traumatic incidents by providing immediate support, resources, and connections to community services.
We encourage everyone to learn more about TIRP and how it can positively impact our community. Please take a moment to share your feedback by completing the Community Safety Standard Survey (https://forms.office.com/r/HE2JTGmhN9 *for residents of Markham). Your insights will help strengthen community safety and well-being.
Together, we can make a difference in creating a safer, more connected community!
Revitalization
We encourage our families to continue our journey in revitalising our faith, our families, and our church. Visit our Revitalization Page at https://millikenchurch.org/revitalization-resources/
Lead “Family” Open Invitation
We are continually looking for family units, meaning you may not have to be related by blood, but by association, to lead the Church in worship. 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 ahead.
Weekday Podcast: 4:19 Fisher of People
Pastor Eddie has a Weekday Podcast. He goes live on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter every Weekday at 4:19 pm to help us focus on becoming Fisher of People. Subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow our Facebook and Twitter, you will be notified when he goes live. Tune in for his refreshing thoughts.
Worship Arts Team
We have been blessed with a wonderful team of volunteers who have committed their gifts to serving the Lord in this capacity. We would love for more of you to join our Worship Arts Team in the new year. 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.
Prayer Requests
Sermon:
“The Light Shines In The Darkness”
Scriptures: Jeremiah 31:7-14, Ephesians 1:7-14, John 1: 1-18
Speaker: Rev. Eddie Jjumba
This Week at MWMC
Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025
Sunday School @ 9:00 am
Sunday Morning Worship Service @ 10:10 am
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2024
Chimes Rehearsal @ 7:00 pm
Times to Pray via Zoom @ 7:15 pm
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025
Worship & Media Team Rehearsal @ 7:00 pm
Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025
Sunday School @ 9:00 am
Sunday Morning Worship Service @ 10:10 am
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Last Sunday Statistics
Online Viewers: 199
YouTube: 125
Facebook: 77
In-Person Attendance: ——-
Offering: $8,948.00
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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