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February 16, 2019
SABBATH SCHOOL
WELCOME! We are happy you have decided to join us and we pray
this day will be very special to you. If you are a first-time or returning
guest, please fill out our welcome card at the greeter’s desk in the foyer.
Prayer Service 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Sabbath School 9:15 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
Sabbath School Study Session
1st Quarter Theme: “Growing Disciples of Jesus”
Program Theme: “Satan’s War on the Family”
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Theme Song….#578 “So Send I You” vs 2&4….Sis. Grace Ahyoung-Alexander
Opening Song….....#359 “Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling”……..Congregation
Worship………………………………………………….Family Life Praise Team
Prayer……………………………..…….………………Sis. Marcia Green-Smith
Welcome & Thematic Highlight………………………Sis. Nadine Thompson &
Sis. Nathifa Birkett
Sharing/Nurturing…………………………………………..Small Family Groups
Lesson Review……………………………………………..Small Family Groups
Scripture Reading……….……Ephesians 6:10-20…………Sis. Coleen Birkett
Video…………………………..………………………….Family Life Department
Thematic Conclusion…………...…“TED Talk”.……………...Family Life Team
Closing Prayer……………………………………………….Bro. Roger Williams
Pianist: Sis. Molly St. Hilaire
10:35 a.m. - Personal Ministry
Religious Liberty
10:45 a.m. - Church Announcements & Welcome
Elder Royson James
2SABBATH CELEBRATION 11:00 A.M.
“Take heed therefore unto yourselves
And to all the flock, over which the Holy Spirit hath made you overseers;
To feed the church of God
Which He hath purchased with His own blood.”
Acts 20:28
Greeting Song*…………“O Give Thanks Unto the Lord”……...….Praise Team
Mission Statement*…………………………………………………Congregation
Doxology Praise*……………“Holy Spirit” ……...Praise Team & Congregation
Invocation*…………………………………………...…...Pastor Michelle Clarke
Pulpit to Pew……………………………………………….Black History Feature
Hymn of Praise*……....# 508 “Anywhere With Jesus”…...………Congregation
Special Music……………………………………………………Perpetual Praise
Scriptural Lesson*…………....Genesis 37:5-11...................Sis. Rose Thomas
Dedicatory Prayer*+………………………………………...Elder Andrew Smith
Offertory………………………………………………………...Bro. Garnett Chin
Offertory Interlude…………………………………………………………….Band
Children’s Story……………………………………………….Bro. Orville Woods
Praise and Worship...............................................................Perpetual Praise
Spoken Word……………………………………………..Pastor Michelle Clarke
“From a Nightmare to a Sweet Dream”
Benediction*………………………………………………Pastor Michelle Clarke
Postlude………………..“Praise God From Whom”………………………….……
Pianist: Bro. Dennis Hall Organist: Bro. Earlyn Alexander
LEGEND: *Standing + Proceed to altar @ Optional sit/stand
Today’s Offering: Local Budget Offering
Next Week Offering: Ontario Conference Advance Offering
Sunset Today: 5:47 p.m. Sunset Next Week: 5:57 p.m.
3CHURCH CALENDAR FOR TODAY
Elder on Duty: Elder Volence Drummond
Health Care Personnel: : Sis. Janice Swaby-Smith &
Sis. Caroline Fraser
Prayer Team on Duty: Sis. Coleen Birkett & Sis. Luan Cadogan
10/10 Ministering Men & Young Men in Prayer: All men and young men
are invited on the choir loft for 10 minutes of prayer immediately after Divine
Service
4:00 p.m. Bible Class
5:00 p.m. AY Program — Family Jeopardy
5:00 p.m. COP Rehearsal
9:00 p.m. Ont. Conference Indoor Co-ed Football Tournament
The Second Characteristics of a Grace Based Homes:
We need to treat our kids the way God treats us. The Bible says,
"Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you (1Peter 5:7NKJV). It's
amazing how inclusive the word “all” is. It doesn't say that we are to cast
only our legitimate cares on Him. Although He's a busy God with a lot on
his plate, He's also an omnipotent God, so he's never too busy. Neverthe-
less, it would seem reasonable, at least from a human perspective, not to
bother God with things that stem from our children's immaturity and lack of
sophistication. Fortunately, God is a God of grace. He loves to give us
things we don't necessarily deserve but desperately need. He knows we
often lack perspective, but that doesn't stop Him from inviting us close to His
heart. A good example of God's grace is not only the gigantic act of grace
that Jesus showed by dying on the cross for our sins, but also the little acts
of grace He demonstrated in the midst of His crucifixion. Soldiers, leaders,
followers, and criminals got Jesus' individual attention when He had bigger
tasks on His "to do” list. That's because God's grace notices vulnerable
people. It's in constant tune with their hearts. Our children need this kind of
grace. Their confusing lives cry out for our sensitive touch. God gives us
just enough of a head start to bring perspective and understanding to the
fragile needs of our kids. - Grace Based Parenting, pgs 167,168
PARENT(S)’S RESPONSIBILITY: Parent(s), you are responsible for your
child(ren) at all times. A child or children under 14 years MUST BE accom-
panied by an adult to the restroom, at snack time, and during lunch break.
Your child(ren) MUST BE in your company at all times.
The Seniors’ Ministry - President’s Office seniors’ trip 2019 will be to
Sight & Sound Theatre to see “Jesus”. The trip will be in July, so please
start your preparation. Registration forms will be ready in one month. Please
see Seniors’ Ministry leaders.
Power Hour, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m.
Presenters: Elder Wayne McClean & Sis. Chermiann Lewis-Balfour
4ANNOUNCEMENTS
Feb Black History Month: Theme: Black and Christian in the Six:
The Struggle is Real. February 23, Finale @ 5:00 p.m. "Black in
the Six: Beyond the Struggle" - Fun, Fellowship, and Food in the
gym after AY. Please see Karen McDonald-Catto to donate food
for this event.
Feb 19 ESL Classes @ 6:00 p.m.
Feb 23 YOUTH COORDINATING COUNCIL meeting over lunch with
Pastor Michelle Clarke. All who minister to youth are expected at
the meeting. Leaders of COP, Fresh, Y2L, Pathfinders, Adven-
turers, Children’s Ministry, VBS, AY, Young Women’s and Young
Men’s Ministry, Junior, Primary, Earliteen and Youth Sabbath
Schools, Sports teams. Anyone under 35 can attend, without
invitation.
Mar 1,2 Journey Towards Intimacy Marriage Conference at Toronto
Novotel Vaughan, 200 Bass Pro Mills Dr., Concord. Presenters:
Willie and Elaine Oliver. Cost: $150/couple per night (includes fees,
breakfast, Sabbath lunch, and refreshments). Registration closed
January 31, 2019. Space is limited to 150 people. For further infor-
mation, contact www.AdventistOntario.org
Mar 3-Apr 31Tax Clinic: Sun. @ 10:30a.m.-3:00p.m.; Tues. @ 5:00-8:00p.m.
Mar 9 Church Board Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
Mar 9,31 Ontario Conference School of Evangelism & Discipleship
Bible Instructor Track: Session 1 begins March 31 @ 10:00 am
at Kingsview Church. Cost: $225.00 (includes fees, handouts, and
graduation materials). Grand launch on March 9 @ 5:30 p.m. at
Willowdale Church. Register online at www.AdventistOntario.org
For more information see bulletin boards.
Mar 16 Church-wide Family Lunch (see page 7).
Mar 22,23 Ontario Conference Adventist Ministries Convention - Disciple
Shift: Registration deadline March 3, 2019. at Sheraton Parkway
Toronto North Hotel, 9005 Leslie St. Grand opening service March
22nd @ 6:00 p.m. Cost: $69.99 per person (early bird until Feb.
4), and $89.99 per person after Feb. 4. Registration deadline is
March 13. You may register with a credit card online at disci -
pleshift.ca or you may pay by money order or cheque and send it
by post to the Conference. Registration forms are in the church
office. See bulletin board in the gym for a list of the workshops.
Mar 23 Business Meeting @ 8:00 p.m.
Apr 8 Church Board Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
Apr 19 Good Friday, Easter Play @ 7:00 p.m.
Apr 20 Special Easter Service @ 11:00 a.m. & Easter Play @ 7:00 p.m.
Apr 27 Communion
The Debit Machine will be available at the Main Entrance, weekly, for members to pro-
cess their Tithes, Church Budget Offerings, and Church Building Renovation Donations.
5ANNOUNCEMENTS
Health Information:
Does marijuana use serve as a Gateway to cigarette use for High-Risk Afri-
can-American Youth?
Well, the study performed by the US National Library of Medicine National
Institutes of Health indicates that the answer is an astounding, “Yes!”
Are Christians, especially Christian youths immune to abusing marijuana let
alone cigarettes? No!
Satan is everywhere. If Satan tempted Jesus (Matthew 4), he will tempt
Christians, especially those most vulnerable - the young.
No one is immune to Satan’s temptation. So, inform yourself. Equip your-
self with the Sword (Bible) and know the scriptures so that you will put on
the “breastplate of righteousness” (Eph. 6:14) that will help to guard you.
Family Life Department Information:
It’s finally here! Family Paint Night! Bring your comfortable clothing, your
family, and your attitude for fun! No skills required. Meet us downstairs in
the gym after the Jeopardy AY Program to pay, check in, get your name
tag, and pick your supplies. Families are to be seated together. ***If you
have not paid your $5 entrance fee for you and your family, your name
will be wait-listed to those who have paid. All is not lost, come and
settle up before someone else takes your spot!***
Your Family Life Team is encouraging families to spend time together dur-
ing the Feb 16-18, Family Day Weekend! We have provided a booklet of
ideas that you can do with your family, for those of you who need a little
help! The booklets are available in the church foyer or see a member of the
Family Life Team. Take a photo/selfie and send it in
to twestfamilylife@gmail.com or share it on our church’s Instagram
page. All photos will be entered into a draw for a prize! Have fun and get
snapping!
March 23, 2019, its M.O.R.E. moments at lunch presented by The Family
Life Department! It’s our couples Lunch and Learn where we LUNCH
while we LEARN. Our topic is “Home….Where Winners Live!”…...How to
Develop a Win-Win Relationship Strategy. Bring a delicious lunch or item
to share. Let’s learn and grow with our spouses and one another. Please
email twestfamilylife@gmail.com to register for the program!
TO ALL OUR COLLEGIATES STUDENTS PARENTS: If your child (17-23)
is attending school outside the GTA, please sign up your child for care
packages. Please see a member of the Collegiate AY Team ASAP!
6ANNOUNCEMENTS
Crisis Resources: Distress Lines operated by various agencies. When in
need of someone to talk to. Open 24 hours a day (unless indicated).
Toronto Distress Centre 416-408-4357
Contact Centre Telecare Peel 905-459-7777, Languages: English, Punjabi,
Hindu, Urdu, Spanish, Portuguese
Assaulted Women’s Helpline 416-863-0511
Distress Centre Peel 905-278-7208
Durham Crisis Line 905-666-0483
Oakville Distress Centre 905-849-4541
Gerstein Centre 416-929-5200
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
Warm Line, Progress Place 416-960-9276 (every day from 8pm to midnight)
March 16, 2019 - T-WEST LUNCH DATE:
It's back. You said you were blessed by the fellowship in 2017. So let's do it
again - “Church-wide Sabbath Lunch.” The idea is to have a communal
Sabbath lunch with a T-West group near you. On Sabbath, March 16, no
one should eat alone. We ask that you sign up as a Host or as a Guest. If
you are on the Guest List we will match you with a host. Or you can find
your own match. We need another 10 Host families to join the ones we
have. These families will host a maximum of 40 members for lunch that
Sabbath. Host families can invite their own guests and will also accommo-
date guests from the sign-up list. Let's make this a memorable Sabbath
afternoon together, as we Grow in Jesus and Love like Jesus. Please con-
tact Elder Susan Onyeobia by February 23, 2019. (Please note there is no
program at the church that afternoon).
TWest 2019 Easter Production is Coming: If you would like to be a part of
the production, either put your name on the list in the foyer, see Sis.
Nadia Prendergast, or email her at nadiawrites90@gmail.com
Sis. Haina Satchell (former member of Harvie) passed away on Friday,
January 25. Funeral service Feb. 17, at 10:00am, viewing 9:00am at
Toronto Central Church.
The Seniors’ Ministry - President’s Office 2019 seniors’ trip will be to the
Sight & Sound to see “Jesus.” The trip will be in July so please start your
preparation. Registration forms will be ready in one month. Please see the
Seniors’ Ministry leaders.
ADRA Canada Job: Work for ADRA as a Volunteer, Events, and Connec-
tions Coordinator. If you are interested see the bulletin boards for more in-
formation.
7ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Cassiopeia Pathfinder Club Fundraising: To bring down the cost to go
to Oshkosh the club has to fundraise. We need your help to raise funds! Do
you have Canadian Tire Money (CTM)? If so, Cassiopeia is collecting Cana-
dian Tire money to use to offset purchases for Oshkosh. Please look around
your house or ask your friends to donate their CTM to our club.
It is that time again AND just in time for spring cleaning. The Cassiopeia
Pathfinder Club continues to fundraise for Oshkosh and we need your help!
Please go through your closets, cupboards, boxes, and even under your
beds to help with our clothing drive. Please drop off your items between
February 16 to March 9, 2019. Thank you for your continued support!
Register and be a part of the Blessing Box Fund Raising Community
Wing Project. So far, reports indicate only about $2,500 raised. Please
remember to inform Sis. Molly or Bro. Bowen about your donations made
last December, for record-keeping purposes. See Sis. Molly St. Hilaire for
further information and registration.
The Communications Department will be creating a directory for all busi-
ness owners in the congregation. We are asking all business owners to email
their business name and contact details to:
communications@torontowestsda.org
The Community Services Department is in desperate need of male vol-
unteers to unload the truck on Friday mornings. If you have a few hours to
spare between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Fridays, please speak to Sis.
Doret Hibbert or Sis. Gloria Samuel.
ATTENTION SENIORS 60+: If you’re interested in joining a prayer line,
see Sis. Jennifer Watson.
MEN’S CORNER
Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of
good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the
Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Can you imagine Joshua leading an entire nation into a foreign
country to do battle with his enemies? And to top it off, his
mentor, Moses had died. Now Joshua is on his own. No wonder he felt fear.
But God’s words to Joshua serve as encouragement in times of fear.
God promises to be with us wherever we go, no matter what insur-
mountable odds we may face.
8PASTORAL CARE
Office Hours: • Mon - Thurs: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Fri: Closed
Pastor Fred Nichols Elder Bernice McDonald
Call the office and On vacation February 6-28
make an appointment
If you are aware of someone who is ill, please notify a member of the
pastoral staff. Kindly remember our sick and shut-in members with your
prayers, calls, cards, visits, and other acts of kindness.
“For I was sick… I was alone and you visited me… when you
did these things… you were doing them to me.” (Matt. 5:36,40)
KID’S CORNER
9CHURCH DIRECTORY 416-401-0030
Lead Pastor .......................................... Fred Nichols……………………………….647-200-9178
Associate Pastor ................................. Dexter Smith……………………………………………….
Youth & Young Adult Pastor…………Michelle Clarke………………………………………….....
Bible Instructor .................................... Bernice McDonald .................................. 905-840-8092
First Elder ............................................. Wayne McClean ..................................... 416-743-4011
Church Clerk Daphne McPherson-Samuels Head Deacon……………….Charles Antoine
Communications………Carltonette Walters Head Deaconess ..................Chanelle Flash
SS Superintendent Julie-ann Harris-Mason AY Sponsor…………………..Andrea Shoga
Health ................................Beatrice Oppong Pathfinder ....................... Yashyka Broomes
Library ................................. Marsha Birkett Education ...........................Hartley Springer
Stewardship………………………………….. Prayer Ministry .................... Paulette Lewis
Treasurer ............................ Suzet Benjamin Community Services ............ Gloria Samuel
Finance ................................... Kim Ambrose Adventurer ............................... Karen Smith
Men’s Ministry .......................Kenroy Jones Children Ministry .................. Janine Patrick
Women’s Ministry Kimberly Spencer-Jones Music Director………..Charmaine Jamieson
Religious Liberty ....................... Lorna Muir Personal Min ...... Doreen Humphrey-Nelson
Social Committee ............... Curtis Ambrose Audio ................................... Larry Ferguson
Safety ......................................... Alex Fedee Building ......................................... Kai Kong
Visual ...............................Andrew McKenzie Program Coordinator ............Marcia Boase
Senior’s Min…………….….Jennifer Watson Culinary Director…………....Andrea Shoga
VBS ........................................ Janine Patrick Family Life Dir. ………....Nadine Thompson
Interest Coordinator .............Sylvia Lashley IT Director………………….Wayne Ambrose
Crawford Adventist Academy ........ 531 Finch Ave West ....................................... 416-633-0090
Peel Adventist School……………...2626 Mayfield Rd .......................................... 905-459-0500
Food Store ..................................... Willowdale ...................................................... 416-633-7137
Adventist Book Center ................... Oshawa ........................................................... 800-765-6955
Ontario Conference of Seventh-day Adventists ................................................... 905-686-5757
SICK & SHUT-IN
Sis. Hortense Brown Sis. Eileen Peak
Sis. Hortense Burnett Sis. Hermine Peart
Sis. Madge Campbell Sis. Victoria Richards
Sis. Sheila Campbell Bro. Derrick Stewart
Bro. Shirley Campbell Sis. Doreen Stewart
Sis. Winifred Haynes Sis. Myrna Williams
Bro. Ron McFarlane Bro. Clement Wright
Bro. Michael McIntosh
Sis. Elfreda Myers
Sis. Dorothy Nesbeth
10SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST BELIEVE ...
In a personal God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Hebrews 1:3
In Jesus Christ as the Son of God and as our Saviour. John 1:1-3,14
In the “new birth” through the acceptance of the Gospel. John 3:1-7
That the Bible is the inspired Word of God. 2 Timothy 3:16,17
In the literal second coming of Jesus Christ. John 14:1-3; Matthew
24:30
That man is mortal by nature. Job 4:17; 1 Timothy 4:15,16
That death is an unconscious state. Ecclesiastes 9:5; John 11
There will be resurrection of the righteous dead at the second coming
of Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 4:16,17
That the wicked will not burn eternally but will be burned up.
Malachi 4:1-3
That righteousness comes by faith not by works. Romans 4:3-5;
Ephesians 2:8
Saturday, the seventh day of the week, is designated by God for holy
use. Christians keep it as a sign of obedience, loyalty, and love for God.
Exodus 20:8-11; John 14:15
That the original seventh day Sabbath has never been changed by
divine authority and that all Christians are under obligation to keep it
holy. Luke 23:54-56
That the ten commandments are the standard of righteousness by
which all will be judged. James 2:10-12; Exodus 20:3-17
In the support of the Gospel through tithes and offerings.
Leviticus 27:30,32; Malachi 3:6-11
In baptism by immersion. Romans 6:3-5
In abstaining from unhealthy practices such as the use of tobacco,
alcoholic beverages, unclean foods etc. Leviticus 11:1-24;
Proverbs 23:29-32; 1 Corinthians 3:16,17
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