Black History Sunday
February 22, 2026
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: Mrs. Bernadette Jjumba
Worship In Song: “I Know Who I Am”/ “Caribbean Medley”
Scripture Reading #1: Psalm 32:1-11
Worship In Song: “Jesus Iye” / “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power”
Welcome/ Newcomers Greeting
Meet & Greet: “Make Us One”
Announcements
Presentations Reflecting Black Excellence And History
Special Song: “Lift Every Voice And Sing”
Caribbean Influence In Canada
Tithes and Offerings
Doxology
Children’s Moment
Testimony Time
Scripture Reading #2: Matthew 4:1-11
Song of the Word: “Ancient Words”
Message: “Fasting for Racial Justice”
Reflection Song: “Instruments Of Your Peace”
Prayer Time/Benediction
Giving Faithfully To Milliken Church
Thank You to all who give faithfully through tithes and offerings.
Ministry / Group Updates
All Ministry and Group Leaders, please make sure you pass along the final information for any announcements (including any changes to ongoing meetings, e.g., suspending a meeting or adding a meeting time) to sister Gloria Pickersgill (gloria.pickersgill@millikenchurch.org ) every Wednesday by 9 pm. Otherwise, the announcements may not be made on the same Sunday but on the following Sunday.
Bookings in Milliken Church
Milliken has a new email to book church facilities. All booking requests, internal or external, must be made by emailing Bookings@MillikenChurch.org with the details of the occasion or gathering, and cannot be made through any Church Staff.
Local Church Conference Reports
Our Local Church Conference will be happening May 20th at 7:00 pm. Local Church Conference Reports need to be in by April 19th at the latest. You may email your reports to Pastor Eddie Jjumba, eddie.jjumba@millikenchurch.org as a Microsoft Word or PDF file. Mark your calendars. We are looking forward to seeing Milliken Congregation there.
Chimes Rehearsal
New Chime members are always welcome to our Team. If you are interested in joining, please contact Pastor Aza (aza.butcher@millikenchurch.org ).
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal will start after Service at 12:45 pm. All are welcome. For more information, see Pastor Aza (aza.butcher@millikenchurch.org ).
Bible Study Groups
If you make a list of New Year’s resolutions every January, it is still not too late to add “studying the bible” to that list. Let’s make this year another year of getting to know Jesus more through the Bible.
Wednesday online Bible study will be moving to Thursdays at 7:30pm starting February 19 to make way for the mid-week services during Lent. Please make note of this adjustment to your calendars.
Sunday School takes place on Sunday Mornings at 9:00 am.
Our Ladies Thursday Morning Bible Study will restart around Mid-March.
For more information, please reach out to sister Edna Rabago (Wednesday Bible Study) and Sylvia Watson (Thursday Bible Study) or the pastoral staff.
We encourage everyone to register for at least one of our Bible Study groups by visiting the Registration Page.
Lenten Services
We will have mid-week services thereafter on Wednesdays, Feb 25, Mar 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 11:00 am & 7:00 pm. We will then have Holy Week Services that begin on Thursday, Apr 2 for Maundy Thursday at 7:00 pm, Good Friday Service on Apr 3 at 10:00 am, and Easter Morning Service will take place on Sunday, April 5 at 10:10 am.
South Markham Seniors Circle
Attention Milliken Seniors 65 + and those located in South Markham there is an 8 week program being held at Milliken Church with a special focus on the Black Caribbean and South Asian Residents. If you are interested in nutrition, tech safety, and financial security? Or if you are interested in trying chair yoga or painting you are welcome to join. The fourth session begins on February , 25th, 2026 at 1:00 pm-2:30pm located in the church gymnasium.
Keep in mind they have accessible facilities to those who may need it. We will have wellness activities, social connection, refreshments and a whole lot of fun. We are looking forward to seeing you there. You may contact us at (416) 587-3148 or (416) 668-4124 and you may email us at info@blessedwayoflife.com
Black History Sunday
Milliken Church warmly invites everyone to join us for a special Black History Worship Service as we honor, celebrate, and reflect on the rich heritage, faith, and contributions of Black history.
This service will be a meaningful time of worship, remembrance, and thanksgiving as we celebrate God’s faithfulness through generations.
We extend our sincere thank you to all those who have volunteered and committed their time, gifts, and talents to be part of this celebration. Your willingness to serve has helped make this occasion possible, and we deeply appreciate your dedication and support.
We look forward to worshiping together as a church family and community.
Men’s Breakfast
Calling all men! On February 28th, 2026 at 9:00 am. Join us at the church for a special time of breakfast, fellowship, and encouragement. Let’s grow stronger together in faith and brotherhood. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Willowdale Program Closing
We have received official communication that the Willowdale Program will be shutting down. Further details regarding the date and time of our farewell service will be shared soon. This service will provide an opportunity for all of us to come together, reflect, and participate in honoring the program and its impact.
Exponential 2026 Global Conference
We are excited to announce that our leadership team will be attending the Exponential 2026 Global Conference from March 16th–20th in Orlando, Florida, held at First Baptist Orlando.
This year’s theme is “Multiplier: How Healthy Leaders Create Lasting Impact.” The conference is designed to equip and strengthen church leaders to grow healthy ministries that make a lasting difference in their communities. Representing our church will be: Dian (Board Vice Chair), Tanya (Young Adult Ministry), Ithiel (Youth Ministry) and Pastor Eddie.
We ask that you keep them in prayer as they travel, learn, and receive fresh vision and strategies to bring back and pour into our church family. We believe this will be a time of growth, renewal, and empowerment for our leadership and our ministry as a whole.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support.
Silver Lake Wesleyan Camp Young Adult Retreat
Silver Lake Wesleyan Camp at Maberly, Ontario is having a Young Adult Retreat on June 5-7. If you are 18-28 years old you are welcome to register on (https://slwc.ca/camps/ ) . It costs $165 before May 5th and $195 after May 5th, 2026. Register asap.
Silver Lake Wesleyan Camp Collide Weekend
Silver Lake Wesleyan Camp is having a Collide Weekend event on June 12th – 14th in Maberly, Ontario for children and youth in grades 6-12 for $113.00 before May 4th and $129.00 after May 4th, 2026. You may register at (https://slwc.ca/camps ) asap.
Save The Date For Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Please SAVE THE DATE for VBS this year. Mark your calendars for July 14-17, 2026. Let’s see “What’s Cookin’ “ in the Lord’s kitchen this summer! More details to come.
Clothing Collection
Clothing can be gathered every 3 months and it will be placed on pause for now because it is a large quantity. If you have any concerns or questions you may speak to Nicole or Kerth. Thank you for your cooperation.
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
Milliken Church Prayer Requests
Our Prayer group is asking everyone with prayer needs to place their requests in the prayer request box so 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.
Community Prayer Requests
Several members of our church family are in desperate need of affordable housing and employment. If you have a place you can rent out or a job lead, please contact Pastor Eddie, Pastor Aza, or Sister Desiree. Let’s show love to our neighbours.
A Special Gift for You: RightNow Media
RightNow Media is an amazing, impactful resource your family is going to love! Please download the media app to access this resource. If you have not received the invite to receive the gift, please eMail AV@MillikenChurch.org
Amroth Building Renovation
The renovations are currently on hold in the Amroth Education Wing. Adam Montessori School and the contractor are still working hard to move forward with these renovations to update and modify some of our spaces to serve the childcare program better.
Please Note: The gym and the kitchen will not be affected, and Rooms A3 and A4 have been reopened. However, until further notice, Room A6 will remain unavailable.
We understand the delay is challenging, but please remember 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. 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.
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: “Fasting for Racial Justice”
Scriptures: Psalm 32:1-11; Matthew 4:1-11 ; Genesis 1:27; James 2:1;
Leviticus 19:33-34; Mark 12:31
Speaker: Pastor Eddie Jjumba
This Week at MWMC
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Sunday School @ 9:00 am
Black History Sunday Morning Worship Service @ 10:10 am
Choir Rehearsal @ 12:45 pm
Monday, February 23, 2026
(Office is Closed)
Tuesday, February 24 , 2026
Chimes Rehearsal @ 7:00 pm
Time to Pray at Milliken Church @ 7:15 pm
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Morning Lent Service @ 11:00 am
South Markham Seniors Circle (week 4) @ 1:00 pm
Evening Lent Service @ 7:00 pm
Thursday, February 26, 2026
No Morning Bible Study (Begins Mid March)
Platform Team Rehearsals @ 7:00 pm
Evening Bible Study via zoom (changed for Lent) @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Men’s Breakfast @ 9:00 am
Milliken Youth @ 3:00 pm
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Sunday School @ 9:00 am
Sunday Morning Worship Service @ 10:10 am
Choir Rehearsal @ 12:45pm
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Last Sunday Statistics
Online Viewers: 154
YouTube: 101
Facebook: 53
In-Person Attendance: —
Adults: —
Youth: —
Children: —
Offering: $4,726.00
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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