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March 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: “His Coming”
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Song Service…………………………………………..…………Bro. Iver Ritchie
Theme Song……….....#578 “So Send I You” vs 2&4………….....Congregation
Prayer……………………………..…….………………Sis. Marcia Green-Smith
Scriptural Focus…………..Revelation 21:1-4………..Sis. Marcia Green-Smith
Opening Song…………...#426 “I Shall See the King”……………Congregation
Welcome & Thematic Highlight………...…………………….Sis. Judith Jeffrey
Lesson Review……………………………………………..Small Family Groups
Sharing/Nurturing…………………………………………..Small Family Groups
Special Song………………………………………...Sis. Andrelyn Young-Rowe
Thematic Conclusion…………...….………….......................Sis. Judith Jeffrey
Pianist: Sis. Grace Ahyoung-Alexander
10:35 a.m. - Personal Ministry
Sis. Doreen Humphrey-Nelson
10:45 a.m. - Church Announcements & Welcome
Elder Royson James
2018 DONATIONS RECEIPTS ARE AVAILABLE
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SABBATH CELEBRATION 11:00 A.M.
“Holy Spirit, You are welcome here
Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere
Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for
To be overcome by Your presence, Lord”
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………………………………………………………………………..
Hymn of Praise*………..…..# 371 “Lift Him Up”………………....Congregation
Special Music……………………………………………………………….B-Four
Scriptural Lesson*………......1 Samuel 16:1,6,7 ...............Sis. Regine Senior
Dedicatory Prayer*+……………………………...………………...Calvin Kublall
Offertory…………………………………………..………..Bro. Kenny Alexander
Offertory Interlude…………………………………….……...Bro. Shirley Nunes
Children’s Story……………………………………………..Bro . Marcel Keating
Praise and Worship......................................................................Praise Team
Spoken Word……………………………………...……...Pastor Michelle Clarke
“Chosen”
Benediction*…………………………………..………….Pastor Michelle Clarke
Postlude………………..“Praise God From Whom”………………………….……
Pianist: Bro. Jordan Service …...Organist: Bro. Nigel Worrell
LEGEND: *Standing + Proceed to altar @ Optional sit/stand
Today’s Offering: Local Church Budget Offering
Next Week Offering: Ontario Conference Advance
Sunset Today: 7:23 p.m. Sunset Next Week: 7:32 p.m.
3CHURCH CALENDAR FOR TODAY
Elder on Duty: Elder Wayne McClean
Health Care Personnel: Sis. Janice Swaby-Smith &
Sis. Doreen Humphrey-Nelson
Prayer Team on Duty: Sis. Marcia Green-Smith & Sis. Sylene Lashley
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.
9:00 p.m. Undefeated T-West Versus Undefeated Toronto Perth for first
place in OYM Basketball. The game is at Elite Camps Training
Centre, 20 Scarsdale Rd., (401 and Leslie St.). Wear your black
T-Shirts. Bring the roar and let's black out the competition.
10:00 - 10:00 p.m. Metro West Central Region Youth Lock-in at TWest
The Freedom To Be Vulnerable:
You cannot afford to trivialize these times when your children feel fragile.
Satan doesn't. Actually, he loves it when they feel vulnerable. He traffics in
counterfeit solutions to their needs. If you don't step forward with the love,
purpose, and hope they need to compete with these challenges, Satan will.
He will whether you offer these things or not. But Satan is no match for the
grace of God. Children with parents who find their ultimate love, their pro-
found purpose, and their supernatural hope in Jesus Christ; can show them
how to face their vulnerabilities with a love that is secure, a purpose that is
significant, and a hope that is strong.
It was through God's grace that Paul figured out how to feel secure, signifi-
cant, and strong. His personal weakness and points of vulnerability weren't
removed, but he had the necessary grace to face them and accept them.
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
(2 Corinthians 12:9)
- Grace Based Parenting, pgs 173,174
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.
Power Hour, Wednesday, March 20, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m.
Presenters: Elder Kenneth Clarke
4ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mar 3-Apr 31Tax Clinic: Sun. @ 10:30a.m.-3:00p.m.; Tues. @ 5:30-
8:00 p.m.
Mar 31 Ontario Conference School of Evangelism & Discipleship
Bible Instructor Track: Session 1 begins March 31 @ 10a.m.
at Kingsview Church. For more information see bulletin boards.
Mar 19 ESL Classes @ 6:00 p.m.
Mar 22,23 Ontario Conference Adventist Ministries Convention -
Disciple Shift: See bulletin board for more information.
Mar 23 It’s 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!
Mar 23 Personal Ministry Community Outreach @ 4:00 p.m.
Mar 23 Business Meeting @ 8:00 p.m.
Mar 30 Sabbath School Facilitators’ Lunch ‘N’ with Pastor Fred Nichols
Mar 30 Young Women’s Ministry Presents “Spring Thrifting: Sip &
Swap.” Refreshments will be served while you sift through gems!
If you have any gently used items or brand new items you’d like
to donate, please contact Sis. Lavern Rowe or Sis. Annabell Hall
by March 23, 2019.
Apr 8 Church Board Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
Apr 19 Easter Play - Good Friday @ 7:00 p.m.
Apr 20 Special Easter Service @ 11:00 a.m. & Easter Play @ 7:00p.m.
Apr 27 Communion
Steelpan Program on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Refreshments
will be served. Sign up with Sis. Jennifer Watson.
Our Condolences to Sis. Jeneva Robinson on the passing of her
father; Sis. Suzet Benjamin on the passing of her cousin; Bro. Dave Benja-
min on the passing of his cousin. Please lift them up in prayer, in addition to
other bereaved members.
The Debit Machine will be available at the Main Entrance, weekly, for
members to process their Tithes, Church Budget Offerings, and Church
Building Renovation Donations.
5ANNOUNCEMENTS
AY Department Presents
Let's Be Real Series
March 23, 2019:
"Pillow Talk"
From Christian Relationship- Single, Dating, Engaged, Newlywed &
Remarried.
Host: Pastor Dexter Smith & Mrs. Smith
March 30, 2019:
"THE THIRST IS REAL"
Skit illustrating sexual desires, and providing practical solutions.
April 6, 2019:
The Silent Killer: PORN
There will be a program for children 12 years old and under.
May 17-20, 2019, Twest Annual Church Trip to Bethel Seventh-day
Adventist Church, Lansing, MI. TWest family, we are going to Bethel
Seventh-day Adventist Church to worship, fellowship, and have fun. Stay
tuned for prices and more information.
TODAY Church-wide Family Lunch—Youth: Our youth department in-
vites all youth and young adults to join us on TODAY, after Divine Service
for lunch and fellowship.
Families Living with Autism: Let’s connect for worship, fellowship, and
resources. Please join us on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00
p.m. at Crawford Adventist Academy East Campus. With the recent
changes to the Ontario Autism Program, we hope to bring clarity, sup-
port ,and fellowship to all families. Please register for FREE at
www.AdventistOntario.org
Library Book Amnesty: If you "borrowed" any books from the church li-
brary and forgot to return them, please do so as soon as possible. Books
may be turned in to Marsha Birkett, or placed back on the shelves in the
library. No questions will be asked! Thank you.
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)
T-WEST LUNCH DATE TODAY:
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. TODAY, no one should eat
alone. Let's make this a memorable Sabbath afternoon together, as we
“Grow in Jesus and Love like Jesus.” (Please note there is no program at
the church this 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
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.
Job Posting:
The Ontario Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is seeking a part-
time Web Developer to support the Information Technology Department.
For more information regarding the position, please email Lila Oliveira at
loliveira@adventistontario.org. Interested candidates may send their
cover letter and resume to the email address above. Applications will be
accepted until March 22, 2019. Only those individuals who have been se-
lected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
Register and be a part of the Blessing Box Fund Raising Community
Wing Project. All active participants are reminded that we bring in our
funds raised at the end of every quarter. March 30 is the date! As the Lord
blesses us, we thank Him with money in our Blessing Boxes, regularly.
Boxes are still available for new participants. 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.
Majestic Choir is appealing for new members to join the choir.
ministry - especially male members. Rehearsal on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
All parents/guardians who have children attending college/university
outside the GTA are asked to submit their names and email addresses to the
Education Department at education@torontowestsda.org
MEN’S CORNER
Psalms 1:1-3 “Blessed is the man who walks not in the
counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sin-
ners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight
is in the law of the Lord, and in His law, he meditates
day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the riv-
ers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season,
whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.”
The imagery is powerful. The man who rejects worldliness and follows the
ways of the Lord will receive tremendous blessings. Like a flourishing tree,
he will be fruitful, steadfast, alive, and thriving. He will not wither when the
heat of trying times comes.
8PASTORAL CARE
Office Hours: • Mon - Thurs: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Fri: Closed
Pastor Pastor Pastor Elder
Fred Nichols Dexter Smith Michelle Clarke Bernice McDonald
Call the office and Tues. 2-8:30 pm Tues., Wed:10-5 Tues. 10 am-4 pm
make an appointment Wed. noon-7 pm Off on Thursday Off Thursday
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………………………………647-966-2256
Youth & Young Adult Pastor…………Michelle Clarke……………………………514-927-2523
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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