MWMC This Week – October 26, 2025

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.

Please Make Yourself Count 

Please remember to place a marble into the silver bowl or the appropriate chalice in the foyer every Sunday Service. This is how we count weekly attendance, so please make yourself count.

Christmas Banquet 2025

Our Annual Christmas Banquet is coming up on Saturday, December 6, 2025.  Tickets are already on sale, and seats are limited.  Cost is $35 per Adult, and $12 for Children under 12. We would love to see you there, so buy up those tickets and invite your friends and family! 

Children’s Christmas Play “Away In A Mango”

Our children love the joy of Christmas, and we will be having our Christmas play again this year on Sunday, December 21. Rehearsals will begin today October 26. For details, please get in touch with Pastor Aza or sister Desiree. We would love to see you there in support of our children. Mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and we will see you there. 

Operational Christmas Child

Yes, it’s that time again. Christmas is around the corner before we can even blink. It is time to start gathering items to fill the shoe boxes for less fortunate children. Let’s put some smiles on the faces of children around the world. For more information, please talk to the pastoral staff.

The shoe boxes will arrive soon, and collection will begin shortly.

We are also calling upon our congregation to form a team to assist with the processing of the boxes. We will have a confirmed date to visit the Processing Centre soon. It would be between November 27 and December 13. Stay tuned for more details.

Milliken 45th Anniversary

Milliken is celebrating our 45th Anniversary next Sunday, November 2, at 10:10 am.  Join us as we celebrate all that the Lord has done for us over the past 45 years.  We thank God for His blessings and ask that He continue to bless us as we share the Gospel of Christ in our community. Our guest speaker will be former Senior Pastor, Rev. George Pryor. 

Special Lunch With Pastor George Pryor

In conjunction with the 45th Anniversary special event, we would like to take this opportunity to give a special token of thanks and farewell to Pastor George and his family, as we were unable to do so in the way we would have due to COVID. As such, we will be collecting a special offering between now and then. If you are able and would like to contribute to this special offering, please indicate this specifically on your offering envelopes or in the message section of your online contribution.

The Special Lunch will take place immediately following the Anniversary Worship Service on Sunday, November 2. It will be a semi-potluck, and we are asking the congregation to bring in side dishes, appetizers, and desserts.

Day Light Saving Time Ends

On Sunday, November 2, Daylight Saving Time is coming to an end. This means the clocks “fall back” one hour, and you get an extra hourof sleep. So, change your clock Saturday night before going to bed. 

Pastor Eddie  Absence

Pastor Eddie is officiating a wedding this weekend out of town and will be returning later today on Sunday. If you need any assistance, one of the pastors on staff can assist you. Thank you for your understanding. 

Homebound Member’s Luncheon

Milliken is honoured to serve those who have been homebound or unable to come to weekly services and meetings. We will be hosting a special luncheon especially for them on Saturday, November 29th at 12:30 pm.  For further details, see Pastor Stephen or Pastoral staff. 

Amroth Building Renovation

The renovations have begun in the Amroth Education Wing. Adam Montessori School is leading these renovations to update and modify some of our spaces to serve the childcare program better. Here’s what that means for us:

• The gym and the kitchen will not be affected at all, so those spaces will continue to be available as usual.

• Rooms A3, A4, and A6 will be unavailable for about two months while the work is underway.

We understand that change can sometimes be challenging, and we know this will mean adjustments for some of you who use those rooms regularly, but please know the heart behind this: these renovations are all about making the building more useful, more welcoming, and better equipped to serve both ministry and community needs.

We are grateful for your patience and flexibility as we walk through this together. If you usually use A3, A4, or A6, leadership will be working with you directly to make sure you have a good alternative space.

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us see this building not just as walls and rooms, but as a resource God has given us to bless and serve others.”

Wednesday/Thursday Bible Studies

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

Our Wednesday Evening Bible Study takes place on Wednesdays at 7:15 pm on Zoom.

Our Thursday Morning Ladies’ Bible Study is in person on Thursdays at 10:30 am. For more information, please reach out to sister Edna Rabago (Wednesday Bible Study) and Sylvia Watson (Thursday Bible Study)  or the 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. There are only a few more spots left. It will take place on Saturday, November 22. We will travel to 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. 

8:30 am Bus Leaves Milliken Church

11:00 am ETA in Niagara area

11:15 am Visit the Outlet Mall

2:00 pm Visit Niagara-on-the-Lake

4:30 pm Dinner at Skylon Tower

6:15 pm Touring Festival of Lights

9:00 pm Arrive back at Milliken Church

Mid-Year LCC Meeting

We’ll be holding our Mid-Year Local Church Conference at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, November 19. Please pray for the various ministries at Milliken, and please make an effort to attend. 

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.  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

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 altar in Jesus’ name.

Ministry at Willowdale Welcome Centre

Ministry through worship and the Word continues at Willowdale Welcome Centre. Due to environmental changes to the operations of the Centre, we now minister to them with once a month meetings every FOURTH Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm.

If you are available and would like to serve in this capacity, please get in touch with Pastor Eddie or Pastor Aza for more information, as our access and Attendance are 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.