Third Sunday After Easter Morning Worship Service
April 26, 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 23
Song of Worship: “Afro Praise Medley” / “How Great Thou Art”
Scripture Reading #1: Psalm 133
Welcome / Meet and Greet: “Make Us One”
Announcements
Tithes and Offerings
Doxology
Children’s Moment
Testimony Time
Scripture Reading #2: 1 Peter 2: 19-25
Song of the Word: “Ancient Words”
Congregational Reading: Acts 2:42-47
Sermon: “They were Devoted”
Song of Reflection: “Send Me”
Time of Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
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.
In Loving Memory of Ms. Marlene Butcher
We extend our heartfelt prayers and support to Pastor Aza during this difficult time following the passing of her mother Ms. Marlene Butcher. Further details will be shared as they become available. Pastor Aza will be unavailable until Monday, April 27th. Please keep her and her family lifted in your prayers.
In Loving Memory of Manohari Wijegoonaratne
We regret to announce the passing of Manohari Wijegoonaratne, the beloved mother of Ruwanika Boteju and Keith Jayasuriya. Please keep this family in your prayers as they go through this difficult time.
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 has already started, and 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 completed at MillikenChurch.org/VBS.
Welcoming Gift at Milliken Church
A beautiful mug, created in collaboration with Milliken Church and Gloria Pickersgill, serves as a welcoming gift for visitors to the church. Our prayer is that every sip will remind you that you are the reason Jesus resurrected.
If you are interested in purchasing a mug to help support the Youth Ministry, please speak with Gloria Pickersgill after Sunday service or email her at gloria.pickersgill@millikenchurch.org for more information.
Thank you for your generosity and support. God bless you.
Fundraising for Jamaica at Milliken Church
While we continue to support the Youth Ministry at Milliken Church, we are also supporting Sister Gloria Pickersgill in her fundraising efforts.
The proceeds from this initiative will go toward assisting a single mother of five children in Manchester, Jamaica, who has been impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Your support will help provide essential needs such as food, shelter, and school supplies for her children during this difficult time.
Sister Gloria has thoughtfully designed a variety of stylish t-shirts and mugs centered around community, faith, and outreach. If you would like to participate or learn more, please speak with Gloria Pickersgill after Sunday service or contact her via email at gloria.pickersgill@millikenchurch.org.
With sincere thanks for your generosity and support—God bless you.
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal will restart on May 3rd at 12:45 pm. All are welcome. Please keep in mind that Pastor Aza will not be available until April 27th. If you have any questions about the choir, please contact the church staff.
Bible Study Groups
Sunday School takes place on Sunday Mornings at 9:00 am.
Wednesday online Bible study takes place on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm 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
A BIG Thank You to everyone who took part in the Shadow Meal Drive. Together, we raised $1,765 for RISE Community Support. Please continue to pray for this ministry, and we have not stopped supporting them. If the LORD moves you, bring in your material donations and we will pass it on to them, or you can deliver it directly to them.
LiFT Mother’s Day Tea Party
LiFT Mother’s Day Tea Party will take place on Saturday, May 16 @ 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. Cost: Adults $30.00 and children $15.00. Tickets are on sale now and 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 Next Sunday, 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.
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.
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: “They were DEVOTED”
Scriptures: Psalm 23, Psalm 133, 1 Peter 2:19-25, Acts 2:42-47
Speaker: Pastor Eddie Jjumba
This Week at MWMC
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Sunday School @ 9:00 am
Sunday Morning Worship Service @ 10:10 am
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time to Pray at Milliken Church @ 7:15 pm
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Wednesday Bible Study via Zoom @ 7:30 pm
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Ladies Morning Bible Study @ 10:30 am
Platform Team Rehearsal @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Milliken Youth @ 3:00 pm
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Sunday School @ 9:00 am
Sunday Morning Worship Service @ 10:10 am
Choir Rehearsal @ 12:45 pm
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Last Sunday Statistics
Online Viewers: 272
YouTube: 115
Facebook: 63
In-Person Attendance: 94
Adults: 82
Youth: 4
Children: 8
Offering: $2954.00
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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