Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 21, 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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Opening Prayer: Yvonne Walters
Worship in Song: Reckless Love
Advent Candle Lighting and Reading
Worship In Song: “Midnight Clear”/”Jesus Messiah”
Welcome
Announcement
Tithes and Offerings
Doxology
Testimony Time
Children’s Play: “Away In A Mango”
Songs: “God of Wonders”/”Still” / “Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus” /
“Once In Royal David’s City(Irby)” / “Silent Night” /
“Go Tell It On The Moment” /
“Joy To The World”
Congregational Reading: Matthew 1:18-25
Sermon: “Fear Not for His Love Shall Overcome All Fear”
Song of Response: “Light Of The World(Sing Hallelujah”
Prayer Time
Closing Remarks / Benediction
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. Please make yourself count.
Worship Rehearsals
Worship rehearsals will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 23rd at 7:00 p.m. for all participants involved in the Christmas Eve Service on Dec. 24th, Christmas Day Service on Dec. 25th , and Watch Night Service on Dec. 31st. Please make every effort to attend and be on time.
Christmas @ Milliken
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Come and join us in celebration during our candle light service starting at 7:00 pm on December 24th, 2025. Join us for a Christmas Candlelight Service, an evening of music, reflection, and the gentle glow of candlelight as we remember the meaning of Christmas.
Christmas Morning Service
We invite everyone to join us for our Christmas Morning Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. on December 25th, 2025 as we celebrate the joy and hope of Christ’s birth. Come as you are and worship with us on this special Christmas morning.
Watch Night Service Located in the Gym
You are welcome to join us for our Watch Night Service at 10:00 pm on December 31st, 2025 in the church gym. Join us as we gather in worship, prayer, and reflection while welcoming the new year together. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Pastor Eddie Jjumba and Mrs. Bernadette Jjumba Wedding Anniversary
On behalf of the congregation, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Pastor Eddie Jjumba and Mrs. Bernadette on the celebration of their wedding anniversary on December 19th, 2025. We thank God for their love, faithfulness, and the example they continue to set. May God grant them many more years of joy, unity, and blessings together.
Membership Class Scheduled For January 2026
Milliken Church will be having membership classes on January 10, 17, 24, and 31. The classes will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Sanctuary. All those who are curious or may be interested in taking part in the membership class. Please speak to Pastor Eddie or email him at eddie.jjumba@millikenchurch.org
Next Men’s Breakfast
The next Men’s Breakfast will be held at 9:00 am on January 31st in the church gym/kitchen. Bring your cooking skills and your ears to listen, study, and fellowship with your fellow brothers. This will be a time of connection, conversation and encouragement of learning and studying the word of God together. Mark your calendars. We are looking forward to seeing you there. You may speak to Pastor Stephen for further details.
Christmas Decorations Team
We are looking for volunteers to help take down our beautiful decorations in January, and WE NEED AS MANY HANDS AS POSSIBLE! Please email Pastor Aza with your full name and contact information. We will be taking down the decorations on January 6, 2026.
Milliken Church & XinHua Dance Group Fellowship Lunch
Milliken will join the Xinhua dance group for a time of fellowship and food on Saturday, January 24, 2026. All are invited and encouraged to come out and support our friends. We will need to know how many people will be attending. We will have a sign up sheet for those of you to fill out by next week.
Amroth Building Renovation
The renovations have continued to make progress 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 and Thursday Morning Ladies’ Bible Study has been concluded for the rest of the year and will return in the new year.
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
Thank you to those who attended the special service at Willowdale Welcome Centre on Dec, 17th, 2025. It was nice to see Milliken’s congregation celebrating with those who live at Willowdale Welcome Centre.
This month since Christmas Eve is Wednesday Dec. 24th we will not be at the Centre. You are welcome to join us at our Christmas Eve Candle Light Service.
If you are available in the future 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. We will continue to attend Willowdale Welcome Centre every fourth Wednesday starting in January 2026.
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!!!
The next scheduled class will be next Sunday. 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.
Sermon: “Fear Not for His Love Shall Overcome All Fear”
Scriptures: Matthew 1:18-25
Speaker: Brother Chris Lai
This Week at MWMC
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Sunday School @ 9:00 am
Fourth Sunday of Advent Morning Worship Service @ 10:10 am
Choir Practice @ 12:45 pm
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Platform Team Rehearsal & Chimes Rehearsal @ 7:00 pm
Time to Pray at Milliken Church @ 7:15 pm
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service @ 7:00 pm
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Christmas Day Service @ 11:00 am
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Milliken Youth @ 3:00 pm
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Sunday School @ 9:00 am
Last Sunday of 2025 Morning Worship Service @ 10:10 am
Choir Practice @ 12:45 pm
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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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