Palm Sunday Morning Worship Service
March 29, 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: Susan Thomas
Call To Worship: Psalm 31:9-16
Procession Song: “Hosanna Praise Is Rising”
Children’s Song: “This Is Our God”
Worship In Song: “He Is The King Of Kings”/”What A Mighty God We Serve”/”All Hail King Jesus”/”Hosanna”
Scripture Reading #1: Isaiah 50:4-9
Worship In Song: “You Are My King (Amazing Love)”/”The Steadfast Love”
Welcome/Newcomers Greeting
Meet & Greet: Make Us One
Announcements
Tithes and Offerings
Doxology
Children’s Dismissal
Testimony Time
Scripture Reading #2 : Philippians 2:5-11
Song of the Word: “Ancient Words”
Sermon: “The Burden Of Guilt”
Congregational Scripture: Matthew 26:69-27:8
Reflection Song: “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”
Prayer Time / Benediction
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
Our Local Church Conference will take place on May 20th at 7:00 pm. Please mark your calendar, as we are looking forward to seeing Milliken Congregation there.
Save The Date For Vacation Bible School (VBS)
SAVE THE DATE for VBS this year. Have you signed up for a wonderful time in Christ. 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. “Volunteers needed! Please e-mail jessica.padmore@millikenchurch.org to sign up.”
Registration will begin shortly, parents, get ready and be the first to register your child. Remember the tradition that the first registered child will get a prize.
Attention Staff and Ministry Leaders
If you have not already done so, please send your 2026-2027 Budget to Finance@MillikenChurch.org.
Also, please submit your Annual Ministerial Reports to Pastor Eddie (eddie.jjumba@millikenchurch.org) as a Microsoft Word or PDF file by April 19.
May what you/your ministry have experienced and envisioned makes Milliken more of a Christ-Centred -> Growing Outward -> Growing Younger Church.
Holy Week 2026
Holy Week begins Today, Sunday March 29, and Milliken will be holding services on the following dates:
March 29: Palm Sunday Service @ 10:10 am
April 2: Maundy Thursday Service @ 7:00pm. This will be a joint service with the Tamil Christian Church of Canada, as we focus our hearts and minds on what it means to serve one another.
April 3: Good Friday Service @ 10:10 am
April 5: Easter Resurrection Sunday Service
Rehearsals for Holy Week 2026
The Hand Chimes will be rehearsing on Monday, March 30 @7:00pm and Tuesday March 31 @ 6:30pm.
The Platform Team will be rehearsal on Tuesday, March 31 @7:30 pm & Sunday, April 5 @ 8:30am
Maundy Thursday practice with TCCC’s Team will take place on Wednesday, April 1 @ 7 pm. Soundcheck will take place on Thursday, April 2 @ 5:30 pm.
Milliken Choir will rehearse on Saturday, April 4 @10:00am, and Sunday, April 5, 9:15am.
Bible Study Groups
Sunday School takes place on Sunday Mornings at 9:00 am.
Wednesday online Bible study has returned to Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Ladies Morning Bible Study has returned to Thursdays at 10:30 am. Please make note of this adjustment to your calendars.
For more information, please reach out to sister Edna Rabago (Wednesday Bible Study) and Sylvia Watson (Ladies’ 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.
Holy Week Services
Holy Week Services begins Today, Sunday, March 29 with the Palm Sunday Morning Service, followed by Joint Maundy Thursday Service on Thursday, April 2 at 7:00 pm, Good Friday Service on April 3 at 10:00 am, and Easter Sunday Morning Service on Sunday, April 5 at 10:10 am.
South Markham Seniors Circle
Attention Milliken Seniors 65 + and those located in South Markham, the South Markham Seniors Circle continues this week with another exciting Wednesday. It will take place this Wednesday, April 1st , 1:00 pm – 2:30pm in the church gymnasium. Come join us. We look forward to seeing you there for our last week. You may contact us at (416) 587-3148 or (416) 668-4124 or you may email us at info@blessedwayoflife.com
Best Years Fellowship Spring Trip
We regret to inform everyone that due to unforeseen circumstances, the Annual BYF Spring Trip will be on hold until further notice. Once updates are available, we will let everyone know.
Maundy Thursday Joint Service
We would like to invite everyone to a special Maundy Thursday Joint Service on Wednesday, April 2 at 7:00 pm. This service will be held together with Tamil Christian Church of Canada and Milliken Wesleyan Methodist Church as we gather for a time of worship and reflection during the Easter season. We hope you will join us.
Good Friday Service
We invite everyone to join us for our Good Friday Sanctuary Service on Friday, April 3 at 10:00 am here at Milliken Wesleyan Methodist Church.
Easter Resurrection Sunday Service
You are invited to join us for our Easter Sunday Service on Sunday, April 5th at Milliken Wesleyan Methodist Church.
Willowdale Program Closing
We have received official communication that the Willowdale Program will be shutting down in April. 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 honouring the program and its impact.
Milliken Church Shadow Meal Drive
This season of prayer & Fasting, we are inviting all of you, retroactively, to give up something for each day, and set aside whatever it would cost for that item each day and donate that amount on Easter Sunday. For example, if you choose to fast (give up) your McCafe coffee everyday, for the duration of Lent, then by Easter Sunday, you would have put aside $55.60 ($1.39 x 40 days). That is just a suggestion. Consider a sacrificial fast.
The organization we will be supporting is called RISE Support Centre. RISE is a Pregnancy Care Centre located in Markham. Their Mission is: “To show the love of Jesus through education and holistic support before, during, and after an unintended or challenging pregnancy.”
We are planning to have Cheryl from RISE to be here on Easter Sunday to share about their amazing work.
Save The Date For (LiFT Mother’s Day Tea Party)
SAVE THE DATE for LiFT Mother’s Day Tea Party on May 16th @ 1pm. Details are on its way. We are looking forward to seeing you there. This will be a time for mothers and daughters to fellowship together.
Special Guest: Dave Mason from Silver Lake Wesleyan Camp
We are pleased to announce that Dave Mason, Executive Director of Silver Lake Wesleyan Camp in Maberly, Ontario, will be visiting our congregation in Milliken on May 3, 2026.
Dave has served at Silver Lake for the past seven years and previously worked as a Youth Pastor at College Wesleyan Church. Silver Lake Wesleyan Camp provides Christian camping and retreat experiences and hosts a variety of summer camps and events each year.
If members of our congregation would like the opportunity to ask Dave any questions, they will need to attend the service that day. We encourage everyone who is interested to join us.
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.
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 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.
Chinese-English Corner
Milliken invites you to join our CHINESE CLASSES, led 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.
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: “The Burden Of Guilt”
Scriptures: Psalm 31:9-16, Isaiah 50:4-9, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 26:69-27:1-8
Speaker: Pastor Eddie Jjumba 
This Week at MWMC
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Sunday School @ 9:00 am
Palm Sunday Morning Worship Service @ 10:10 am
Monday, March 30, 2026
Chimes Rehearsal @ 7:00 pm
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Chimes Rehearsal @ 6:30 pm
Time to Pray at Milliken Church @ 7:15pm
Platform Team Rehearsal @ 7:30 pm
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
South Markham Seniors Circle (Last Week) @ 1:00 pm
Maundy Thursday Practice with TCCCs Team @ 7:00 pm
Wednesday Bible Study via Zoom @ 7:30 pm
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Ladies Morning Bible Study @ 10:30 am
Soundcheck for Maundy Thursday Service @ 5:30 pm
Milliken Choir Rehearsal @ 6:30 pm
Maundy Thursday Service @ 7:00 pm
Friday, April 3, 2026
Good Friday Service @ 10:00 am
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Milliken Choir Rehearsal @ 10:00 am
Milliken Youth @ 3:00 pm
Sunday, April 5th, 2026
Platform Team Rehearsal @ 8:30 am
Sunday School @ 9:00 am
Milliken Choir @ 9:15 am
Easter Resurrection Sunday Morning Worship Service @ 10:10 am
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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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