Easter Sunday Morning Worship Service
April 5, 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: Jeanine Luke
Call To Worship: Psalm 118:1-2,14-24
Worship In Song: “Christ Arose” / “Christ The Lord Is Risen Today” / “My Redeemer Lives”
Scripture Reading #1: Jeremiah 31:1-6
Worship In Song: “O Praise The Name” / “What The Lord Has Done In Me”
Holy Communion
Communion Song: “In Christ Alone”
Children’s Music Presentation: “This Is Our God”
Children’s Moment
Welcome/Meet and Greet: “Alive Alive”
Announcements
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory: Special Music
Doxology
Testimony Time
Scripture Reading #2 : John 20:1-18
Milliken Vocal Ensemble : “Man of Sorrows”
Congregational Reading: Colossians 3:1-4
Sermon: “Joy Restored”
Reflection Song: “O Praise The Name”
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.
Post-Service Fellowship
Today, there will be no Fellowship Time in the Gym after service. Please stop by the booth(RISE) after Easter Service and ask any questions you may have. They are 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.”
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
VBS will return July 14-17, 2026. This year’s theme is “What’s Cookin’“ in the Lord’s kitchen this summer! Volunteers are needed! Please e-mail jessica.padmore@millikenchurch.org to sign up.
Registration starts TODAY @ 12:30 pm. Be the first five to register will receive a special prize. Everyone else who registers before the Early Bird ends on Sunday, May 31 @ 11:59 pm, your child gets a prize at the end of the VBS week! Registration ends Tuesday, June 30 @ 11:59 pm.
Registration can be made by visiting MillikenChurch.org/VBS.
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.
Chimes
Our Chimes Team has done a great job, and is getting a well deserved break. The next season will begin again in August.
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal will restart on Sunday, April 19 at 12:45 pm. All are welcome. For more information, see Pastor Aza.
Bible Study Groups
Sunday School takes place on Sunday Mornings at 9:00 am.
Wednesday online Bible study takes place on Wednesdays at 7:30pm via Zoom.
Ladies Morning Bible Study takes place on Thursdays at 10:30 am at Milliken Church.
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.
South Markham Seniors Circle
The Seniors Circle will return with Season 2 in May 2026. For more details, please contact (416) 587-3148 or (416) 668-4124 or email info@blessedwayoflife.com”.
Best Years Fellowship Summer Trip
Best Year Fellowship Annual Trip is back on, but will be a Summer one instead of a Spring one. It will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, and we will depart Milliken Church at 8:00 am.
We will be visiting the Muskoka Discovery Centre and enjoying a cup of coffee. Then we will jump on board the Wenonah II Steamship enjoying the view with a special luncheon (Roast Turkey, Baked Trout, or Stuffed Pepper for our vegetarian friends) cruising the Lake Muskoka. After disembarkation, we will visit the Mariposa Market Bakery in Orillia. We will be returning from Orillia at around 4:00 pm. If the Lord is Willing a smooth traffic-less drive, we should be back to Church around 6:00 pm.
Cost is just $195.00 per person, which includes the Motorcoach Transportation, Guided Tour of the Discovery Centre with Coffee included, the 2.5 hours luncheon cruise, all taxes, meal tips, and fuel surcharges. Seats are limited and only reserved after payment. For more information and reservations, please contact Cynthia Gopaul (416-930-7015) as soon as possible.
Milliken Church Shadow Meal Drive
Today we conclude the Season of Lent, and we hope you have become closer to God. We are also collecting for the Shadow Meal Drive. If you have been called too fast this way, please mark your offering on the offering envelope under “Other” and write “Shadow Meal.”
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.”
Today we have Cheryl from RISE to share about their amazing work.
URGENT NEEDS: we were contacted this week that RISE Support Centre is currently in desperate need of Baby Diapers size 3-6 and Baby Wipes, RIGHT NOW. Please let Pastor Eddie know if you would like to help and drop off your donation on the table where we usually collect Christmas Shoeboxes
Save The Date For (LiFT Mother’s Day Tea Party)
SAVE THE DATE for LiFT Mother’s Day Tea Party on Saturday, May 16 @ 1:00pm. 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
Please be advised that our Chinese classes, led by Dr. Joan Chung, has been placed on hold. We appreciate your understanding. We will share updates regarding a new start date once we have been informed.
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: “Joy Restored”
Scriptures: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Jeremiah 31:1-6; John 20:1-18; and Colossians 3:1-4
Speaker: Pastor Eddie Jjumba 
This Week at MWMC
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Sunday School @ 9:00 am
Milliken Choir @ 9:15 am
Easter Sunday Morning Worship Service @ 10:10 am
Monday, April 6, 2026
Easter Monday – Office Closed
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Time to Pray at Milliken Church @ 7:30 pm
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Wednesday Bible Study via Zoom @ 7:30 pm
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Ladies Morning Bible Study @ 10:30 am
Platform Team Rehearsal @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Milliken Youth @ 3:00 pm
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Sunday School @ 9:00 am
First Sunday After Easter Morning Worship Service @ 10:10 am
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Last Sunday Statistics
Online Viewers: 173
YouTube: 86
Facebook: 87
In-Person Attendance: 107
Adults: 87
Youth: 6
Children: 14
Offering: $4,877.57
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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