MWMC This Week – November 23, 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.

Children’s Dedication Service

Parents, we are planning to have a Children’s Dedication Service on Sunday, November 30, during our Sunday Morning Service. If your child has not been dedicated to the Lord and would like to do so, please contact Pastor Eddie as soon as possible.

Keith J. C Golding Funeral

A Celebration of Life for Keith J.C. Golding will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 1 pm at Elgin Mills Funeral Centre, 1591 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4S 1M9. Interment and reception to follow at the same location.
Visitation for family and friends will take place on Friday, November 28, from 4 pm to 8 pm at Elgin Mills Funeral Center. Family, friends, and well-wishers are invited to attend and pay their respects.
A webcast link will be available here: https://mountpleasantgroup.permavita.com/site/KeithJCGolding.html?s=100  

Claron Theresa Hamlet Funeral

The Funeral Arrangement for sister Claron will be as follows:
Viewing & Cremation will take place at the Forest Lawn Mausoleum / Cremation Centre (4570 Yonge Street, North York, Ontario M2N 5L6) on Friday, December 5 at 11:00 am.
The Celebration of Life Service will take place on the same day at Milliken Church at 2:00 pm, and the Reception will be at 3:00 pm.

Natural Disasters and World Hope

Remembering those affected by recent natural disasters — both the Hurricane hitting Jamaica and the Typhoon hitting the Philippines — Milliken Church has decided to keep the donation collection going until the end of November. Please mark your dedicated donation by noting it as “Other: World Hope.”

Christmas Banquet 2025

Our Annual Christmas Banquet is coming up on Saturday, December 6, 2025.  Tickets are already on sale, and seats are limited. The  cost is $35 per Adult, and $12 for Children under 12. We would love to see you there, so buy your ticket 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 have begun. For details, please get in touch with Sister Jessica 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. 

Men’s Breakfast is Cancelled 

The Men’s Breakfast is cancelled for this month. 

Christmas Decorations Team 

We are looking for a team that is willing to help decorate the church.
Please email Pastor Aza, aza.butcher@millikenchurch.org  , with your full name, contact information, and availability for Nov. 24 to Jan. 6, 2026.

In Memory of Those We Lost 

During the Christmas Eve Service, we will remember the loved ones we lost. For those who would like to include their loved ones, please send their names, pictures, and any short notes about them to brother Chris Lai by Sunday, December 14, 2025 

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 are here, and collection has also begun. Fill boxes are to be returned by Sunday, December 7.

We are also calling upon our congregation to form a team to assist with the processing of the boxes. We have confirmed to be at the processing centre at Unit 2, 6300 Edwards Blvd, Mississauga (Highway 401 / Hurontario) on Wednesday, December 10, 6-9 pm. Spaces are limited (14 left). Please contact Pastor Aza as soon as you can to register if you are interested. As parking is limited on-site, please plan to carpool.

We are also on a waiting list for Saturday, November 29 and December 13. Once we are notified of availability of those dates, we will announce it through our eNews. Please make sure you are subscribed.

Homebound Member’s Luncheon

The luncheon has been postponed to the spring to accommodate the upcoming funeral services.

Amroth Building Renovation

The renovations have continued 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 returns this Wednesday to the regular scheduled meeting 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.

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, but we are now only ministering to them 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.