February 16, 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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Worship In Song:
“Long I Lift Your Name On High”/
“Build Your Kingdom Here”
Scripture Reading #1: Isaiah 62: 1-5
Worship in Song: “Trust And Obey”
Prayer
Welcome / Announcements
Scripture Reading #2: Luke 15: 11-32
Sermon: “Prodigal Son’s Brother”
Song of Reflection: “Open The Eyes Of My Heart”
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.
Best Years Fellowship
Best Years Fellowship will resume THIS Tuesday, February 18 @ 10:30 am. For more information, please contact Pastor Stephen.
Men’s Breakfast
Calling our men for a breakfast that will feed your stomach as well as your soul. This coming Saturday, February 22, Men’s Breakfast will be taking place in the gym at 9:00 am. Come one, come all, and bring a friend for a time of fellowship and digging into the Word of God.
Black History Month Service & Fellowship
We invite you to our Black History Month service NEXT Sunday, February 23, at 10:10 am. During the service, we will celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of black leaders and the Methodist Movement’s involvement. Our annual Soup and sandwich luncheon and a special presentation will follow it.
Our social committee will provide the soup, and the congregation is asked to provide an assortment of sandwiches. A sign-up sheet for contributions will be sent via email.
Pancake Fellowship Breakfast
Milliken will be holding a special Pancake Fellowship Breakfast on Saturday, March 1 at 10:00 am. This is a Pot-luck style Pancake fellowship in preparation for the Lenten Season and to connect with members of our community. Bring your favorite “pancake” or breakfast item.
Ash Wednesday & Midweek Lenten Services
The Lenten Season begins with Ash Wednesday. Service will be held on Wednesday, March 4 at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary.
Join us for time of self-sacrifice and submission to our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ushers
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 possible.
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.
Time to Pray & Time to Fast
As we continue to seek The Lord to lead us in becoming a Christ-Centered Church, Growing Outward and Growing Younger, Tuesdays have been set aside as our communal Fast and Prayer day.
Our prayer team invites you to meet with us every Tuesday for a day of fasting from 6am-6pm. Then join us at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship room to pray. A Church that prays together, Grows and Stays Together. To accommodate our members who are unable to join us in person, you will be able to join us via Zoom. A link will be provided for you to connect with us each week.
“Evening and Morning and at Noon, I will Pray…and He Shall Hear My Voice…” Psalm 55:17
Wednesday/Thursday Bible Studies
Wednesday evening Bible Study takes place on Wednesdays at 7:15pm on Zoom.
Thursday morning Bible Study will resume in March.
If you missed it this morning, Sunday School takes place Sunday Mornings at 9:00 am.
We encourage everyone to register for at least one of our Bible Study groups by visiting the Registration Page.
Youth Fellowship is Back!
Calling all youth! Youth Fellowship is back! Come to church on Saturdays at 3:00 pm.
Pastor Eddie’s Mission Trip
Pastor Eddie is finishing his Mission Trip in Uganda and will return this week. Please continue praying for his parents, travel, Bernadette, Kristian, Ethiel, and Zuri.
Website Update Recruitment
It has been a few years since our website received a freshen up. It cannot keep up with the changes that are in response to our growth. It is our front to interact with the people who cannot join us physically for one reason or another.
We are calling for brothers and sisters who want to form the vision for our online presence. The update will have three phases:
- Form the vision of what it will be like;
- Determine how that vision will come into being (low-level update or employing outside help for a complete revamp); and
- Oversee the rebuild/revamp of our website.
The ideal candidate does not need to be an artist, tech expert, or web expert. You just need to have a passion for forming our web front and being a light to the world.
The goal is to have the newly updated website going live by our 45th Anniversary this coming November. Please contact brother Chris Lai at Chris.Lai@MillikenChurch.org if you are interested in this Ministry.
As the Church is closed due to the Winter Storm, by Sunday, February 23.
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 7:00 – 8:30 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 Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 7:00 pm at Willowdale Welcome Centre.
Chinese-English Corner
Dr. Joan Chung is our Chinese Language teacher teaching us Mandarin. We will meet every 3 Sunday of the month for classes for FREE. 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 as a Second Language (ESL)
Uzma Ansari, a former Employment Counsellor at Newcomer Women’s Centre in Toronto, and a retired elementary school teacher with the TDSB, has agreed to host a FREE ESL class for us.
On Tuesday, February 11, at 1 pm, she has hosted two classes. She will be teaching two per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-3 pm in the Fellowship Room.
If you or anyone you know is interested, please register with Pastor Aza or sister Meg.
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.
Platform 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 Prodigal Son’s Brother”
Scriptures: Isaiah 62: 1-5, Luke 15: 11-32
Speaker: Mr. Chris Lai
This Week at MWMC
Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025
Sunday School @ 9:00 am
Family Day Sunday Morning Service @ 10:10 am
Monday, Feb. 17, 2025
Family Day Monday Office Closed
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025
Best Years Fellowship @ 10:30 am
ESL Class with Uzma Ansari @ 1:00 pm
Chimes Rehearsal @ 7:00 pm
Time to Pray at Milliken Church @ 7:15 pm
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025
Bible Study via Zoom @ 7:15 pm
Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025
ESL Class with Uzma Ansari @ 1:00 pm
Platform Team Rehearsal @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025
Men’s Breakfast @ 9:00 am
Youth Fellowship @ 3:00 pm
Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025
Sunday School @ 9:00 am
Black History Communion Sunday Morning Service @ 10:10 am
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Last Sunday Statistics
Online Viewers: 308
YouTube: 161
Facebook: 147
In-Person Attendance: 59
Offering: $2,720.00
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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