All Ministry Leaders

Please make sure you pass the final information of any announcements (including any changes to ongoing meets, i.e. suspension of a meeting or adding a meeting time) to sister Gloria (gloria.pickersgill@millikenchurch.org) by every Wednesday at 9 pm. Otherwise, the announcements will not be made on the same Sunday but the following Sunday.

Jesus In The City

Milliken Church would like to thank all who participated in Yesterday’s Jesus in the City March. May God greatly use the witness we testified.

Our Bible Study Sessions

If you missed it this morning, Sunday School takes place on Sunday Mornings at 9:00 am.

Wednesday Bible Study resumes on Wednesday, September 17, via Zoom at 7:00 pm. Thursday Bible Study resumes on Thursday, September 18th. For more information, please reach out to sister Edna Rabago (Wednesday Bible Study) and Silvia Watson (Thursday Bible Study)  or pastoral staff.

We still encourage everyone to register for at least one of our Bible Study groups by visiting the Registration Page.

Festival of Light Tour

Best Years Fellowship is hosting a not to be missed Niagara at the Festive Season Tour. It will take place on Saturday, November 22. We will travel to the Niagara Falls, dining at the revolving Dining Room of the Skylon Tower, and followed by a bus tour of Niagara’s lovely Festival of Lights display before returning home. The cost of the tour is $142/person (including transportation to and from the Niagara Falls, bus tour, full course dinner, meal tips, all taxes, and fuel surcharge). Space is limited, please see sister Cynthia Gopaul or Pastor Stephen Rollins for registration details or more information.

Upcoming Plan to Protect Seminar

Anyone who works with the youth, children, or vulnerable adults at Milliken Church are strongly encouraged to attend the online “Plan to Protect” Refresher Course on Saturday, September 13 from 1 to 2:30pm.

We strongly encourage our congregation to sign up by September 7 via e-mail to jessica.padmore@millikenchurch.org.

A Zoom link will be sent out upon registration. Cost is $5/person (the national office of The Wesleyan Church of Canada is paying the lion-share of the cost). 

International  Weekend 

International Weekend will take place on September 20/21 and is hosted by LIFT. Come and represent your country with joy and praise. We would love to see all our countries combined through our congregation. See you there. If you missed out last year this is the year to represent your country.

Wave Weekend is Coming

WAVE WEEKEND – NEW DATE, SAME VIBE!
NEW DATE: OCTOBER 4TH

We’ve got exciting news — Wave Weekend is making a splash on a new date: OCTOBER 4TH!
Same epic experience. Same powerful energy. Just a little calendar switch to give you even more time to get ready to show up and show out!

This year, we’re bringing something special: a YOUTH SHOWCASE!

Come ready to witness incredible talent and bold expression as youth take the stage to share their gifts with purpose and passion.

Theme: “Make Waves”

We believe God is calling this generation to rise up, move boldly, and leave a lasting impact — not just for the weekend, but for life.

Tell your friends, your youth group, your neighbour’s cousin —

Wave Weekend is happening OCTOBER 4TH, and you do NOT want to miss it!

Let’s ride this wave together.

Changes to Church’s WiFi

There are changes to our WiFi access. Our Staff now has their own WiFi connection. Leaders and Department core helpers can now use “Milliken Volunteer” to connect to the internet. For access, please see one of our staff members for the password. Our members and guests can use our “Guest WiFi” for access.

A SPECIAL GIFT FOR YOU: RIGHT NOW MEDIA

RightNow Media is an amazing, impactful resource your family is going to love! Please download the media app so you can have access to this resource. If you have not received the invite to receive the gift, please scan the code in the bulletin or eMail AV@MillikenChurch.org

Choir Rehearsal @ 12:45 pm

Choir Rehearsal will start at 12:45 pm right after service.  All are welcome. For more information, see Pastor Aza.  

Time To Pray 

Our Prayer Team invites you to join us on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary (and on Zoom) for prayer.

A Church that prays together, grows and Stays Together. 

“Evening and Morning and at Noon, I will Pray…and He Shall Hear My Voice…” Psalm 55:17

Ministry at Willowdale Welcome Centre

Ministry through worship and the Word continues at Willowdale Welcome Centre.  We minister to them with our morning meetings on Wednesdays at 10:30 am, or every FOURTH Wednesdays, it will be the evening service at 7:00 pm, instead.

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 is to be confirmed week to week.

Chinese-English Corner

Milliken invites you to join our CHINESE CLASSES, lead by Dr. Joan Chung, our Chinese Language teacher who teaches Mandarin. Classes are every fourth Sunday of the month. CLASSES ARE FREE!!!

If you are interested and would like to join, please reach out to Pastor Aza or Brother Chris, and we will connect you with our Zoom Link.

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 you can.

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 ensure you fill your 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.

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.

Revitalization

We encourage our families to continue our journey in revitalizing our faith, our families, and our church. Visit our Revitalization Page at https://millikenchurch.org/revitalization-resources/

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

Our Prayer group is asking everyone who has prayer needs to place their requests in the prayer request box so that they will be remembered in our weekly prayer meeting. We are here to pray with you and for you. May the Lord encourage you to bring your requests to his alter in Jesus name.