Reflect, Look Beyond, Live for Christ April 12, 2014

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1 Reflect, Look Beyond, Live for Christ April 12, 2014 Who Wants to be a Millionaire Anyway? April 19, 2014 Pastor Errol Lawrence Were You There When They Crucified My Lord? 12

2 PRAYER SERVICE 2 8:00 A.M-9:00 A.M SABBATH SCHOOL Sabbath School Study Session 9:15 A.M. Annual Theme: Discipleship Program Theme: Lessons From the Cross Song Service.....Sis. Beverley Anderson Theme Song....#492 Like Jesus......Congregation Opening Song...# 163 At the Cross...Congregation Prayer...Sis. Mavis Easton Welcome..Bro. Junior Brown Scripture Reading...John 3:16,17.Sis. Shanique Brown Opening Remarks..Bro. Kelson Augustine Lesson Review... Special. Brittanique Honeyghan Closing Remarks....Bro. Kelson Augustine 10:35 a.m. - Personal Ministry Sis. Doreen Humphrey-Nelson / Family Life Dept. 10:45 a.m. - Church Announcements / Welcome Elder Greta Liupakka Sunset Today: 8:05 p.m. WELCOME Sunset Next Week: 8:13 p.m. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS 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 10 commandments is 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 11

3 CHURCH DIRECTORY_ Lead Pastor... Errol Lawrence Associate Pastor... Wayne Williams Associate Pastor... Marvin Clarke Bible Instructor... Bernice McDonald First Elder... Greta Liupakka Church Clerk...Melessia Gordon Head Deacon..Carl Clarke Communications...Eileen Ross Head Deacon.Geraldine Lashley SS Superintendent..... Molly St. Hilaire Family Life Dir. Richard Balfour Health... Charmaine Ambrose AY Director.James Gregg Singles Ministry...Ronaldo Simmonds Pathfinder..Y. Broomes Stewardship...Marcia Boase Education...Janice Swaby-Smith Treasurer...Suzet Benjamin Prayer Ministry...Dondry Clarke Finance...Courtney Marzouca Community Services..Gloria Samuel Men s Ministry...Dave Benjamin Adventurer...Karen Smith Women s Ministry...Yvonne Rodney Children Ministry.Lynette Patrick Religious Liberty..Stanley Onyeobia Dir.Chermiann Lewis-Balfour Social Committee...Holly Watson Personal Min.D. Humphrey-Nelson Safety..Alex Fedee Audio....Larry Ferguson Visual..Andrew McKenzie Building...Kai Kong Senior s Min...Marilyn Ambrose AY Sponsor...Donovan Bowen VBS...Janine Patrick Prison Ministry Myrna Williams Interest Coordinator.Daphne Samuels Program Coordinator Carmen Hutchinson-Brown Crawford Adventist Academy Finch Ave West Peel Adventist School Mayfield Rd Community Services Bentworth Ave Adventist Book Center... Willowdale Adventist Book Center... Oshawa Ontario Conference of Seventh-day Adventists HEALTH NUGGET: Eating a diet rich in certain vitamins and omega- 3 fatty acids and low in trans fats can help keeping brain healthy and prevent Alzheimer's disease. SICK & SHUT-IN Sis. Anne Charles Ron McFarlane Bro. Clifford Ennis Bro. Patrick Osmond Sis. Sis. Agnes Cadore Sis. Helen Hall Sis. Viola Morgan Bro. Winston Brown Sis. Madge Campbell Sis. Hortense Brown Sis. Hortense Burnett Sis. Isolyn Armstrong Sis. Dezrine Harding SABBATH CELEBRATION al Prelude Easter Sabbath, April 19, :15 A.M. Were You There When They Crucified My Lord? Lord, we Praise You Prayer Were you There? Just Worship & Congregation Elder Stanley Onyeobia Pilate to Paradise Pastor Marvin Clarke Luke 23: 13-30; 32-34; Truly, This was the Son of God Mark 15: 16-20; 22-25; Litany Were You There? What Kind of Man is This? Mark Bunney Pastor Kirk Dunchie Greg Birkett, Kamila McClean, Cherise Smellie The Nails. The Cross. Your Sins Sermon in Pantomime Mark Bunney Company I Have Seen the Lord Pamela Lawrence John 20: 1-18 Why do You Cry? Just Worship Response Were You There? Pastor Errol Lawrence Pastor Marvin Clarke Depart in Praise Roselyn Heavens-Worrell We Shall Behold Him Just Worship & Congregation Blood on the Cross ~ Dripping to the ground Filling the streets ~ Claening the town

4 Prelude: Trial and Crucifixion Daughters of Easter Introduction Daughters of Easter Program Friday & Saturday, April 18/19, :00 p.m. Written by Bob Snook Adaptation by Royson James Jesus Accused of causing a riot in the temple Jesus accused of plotting to destroy the temple Jesus accused of plotting to overthrow the Romans Judas betrays Jesus to the chief priest Pontius Pilate finds Jesus broke no Roman laws A trial to prove Jesus broke Jewish laws INTERMISSION (10 minutes) Jesus accused of being a false prophet Jesus accused of violating the Jewish Sabbath Jesus accused of usurping the throne of Herod Jesus accused of usurping the title Son of Man Jesus accused of claiming to be God Jesus accused of witchcraft Jesus body is missing He s alive! Song and Appeal PASTORAL CARE Office Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8:00 a.m.-4pm Fri: 8:00 a.m.-12noon Pastor Errol Lawrence Pastor Wayne Williams Pastor Marvin Clarke Mon. 10:00 a.m-3:00 pm. Mon. 9:30 a.m-1:00 p.m. Tues. 9:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Off Thursday Off Tuesday Off Thursday Elder Bernice McDonald Tues. 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 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. (Matthew 25:36, 40) ANNOUNCEMENT 4. Travel Insurance is available for those driving on their own at the following rates: Covers May 16-18, 2014 inclusive. Rates are per person: Ages: 0-29 $5.60 Ages: $7.50 Ages: $10.20 Ages: $17.85 Ages: $26.30 Ages: $35.73 Ages: $55.20 Contact Sherene Cole at for all hotel bookings and travel insurance. Contact Karen Leacock-Bingham at for assistance with registration for both the bus and driving. FOOTBALL RECRUITS NEEDED: Join the two-time defending champion from TWest as they go for a third consecutive title in the Adventist church co-ed flag football league. We need girls and boys, age 16 and over. Games on Sundays, May to August. Community players are welcomed. For info. See Ordeena, Keisha Alexander, Basil Linton or rjames@thestar.ca Sept 25-28, 2014 NAD Women s Ministries Convention Free Indeed 2014 Orlando, Florida. To register call x

5 ANNOUNCEMENT Trip dates: May 16-18, 2014 Church: Norwalk Seventh-day Adventist Church Address: 101 S Main Street, Norwalk, Connecticut, Bus: ALL OUTSTANDING MONEY IS NOW DUE. PLEASE PAY FULL BALANCE IMMEDIATELY Some additional seats are now available on the bus. First come, first served. Bus fare is $120 per seat including travel insurance BUS DEPARTS from church AT 3:00AM on May 16, RE- TURN TO TORONTO APPROX. 3AM MAY 19, 2014 Hotel 1 Extended Stay America: 400 Main Ave. Norwalk, Connecticut, THERE ARE SOME ADDITIONAL ROOMS NOW AVAILABLE AT THIS HOTEL, EVEN IF YOU ARE DRIVING. Price: $92 (2 ppl) one Queen bed * $104 (up to 4 ppl) - 2 Double beds ALL rooms have a full kitchen. Grab and go continental breakfast included. Hotel 2 Hotel Zero Degrees: Washington Blvd. Stamford, CT, ONLY FOR THOSE DRIVING A few rooms remaining here: Room types available: one king bed - $114 (2 ppl) * King with pullout sofa - $125 (up to 4 ppl) - Hot breakfast, indoor pool, etc. Individual credit card with available funds required for each room. All rates are per room, per night, in US dollars and prices include taxes. You are required to give your portion of the money for room costs to individual who responsibility for the room BEFORE we leave Toronto. HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NOW PAST DUE. Please take car of this matter promptly. HOTEL and BUS registration DEADLINE IS APRIL 16 TH 1. Registration is mandatory for everyone going on the trip. Please complete your form. 2. Special Permission forms required to be completed for everyone under 18 not accompanied by parent/legal guardian. 3. Travel documents will be checked prior to boarding the bus. You must have a valid US visa if you are not a Canadian citizen. We will not be delaying the bus to get visas at the border. (Cont d page 9) 8 ANNOUNCEMENTS CHURCH CALENDAR FOR TODAY Elder(s) on Duty: Kai Kong Health Care Personnel: Kelson Augustine 10/10 Ministering Men & Young Men in Prayer: All men & young men are invited to room 23 for 10 minutes of prayer immediately after Divine Service. 4:30 p.m. Personal Ministry Community Outreach 7:00 p.m. Daughters of Easter Program Humility: The human heart is full of selfishness and self-centeredness. Self is more important. Only God can give us a different perspective. We cannot change ourselves but we can ask God to change our selfish hearts to loving ones. PARENT(S) RESPONSIBILITY: Parent(s) you are responsible for your child(ren) at all times. A child or children under 14 years MUST BE accompanied by an adult to the restroom and at snack time. During the lunch break your child(ren) MUST BE in your company. From the Toronto West Visual Team: Please submit all Sabbath requests for the main screen (annoucements, DVD's, PowerPoint presentations, etc (twest.visual@gmail.com) by Thursday. TWest Trail Blazer Soccer Team: if you are interested in playing soccer for Toronto West Trail Blazers for the 2014 season, please contact Richard Balfour or Holly Watson. Fees: Members $50 & community $25. Training begins in April. Power Hour Wednesday, April 23, 7 p.m. Reading: St. John 2:1-11 Jesus Turns Water into Wine Presenter: Pastor Errol Lawrence 5

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS Apr Apr 25 Apr 26 Apr 26 Apr 26 Apr 27 Apr 30 May 2-4 of May 3 May 4 to May 10,11 May 12 May May 17 May May 24 May 30,31 May 31 Bible Reading: Deut.2 9-Joshua 1.One chapter per day. Master Guide McVety. To register call ext. 113 Baptism Personal Ministry Community 4:30 p.m. Social Night: The social department would like to invite all able body members out to our first exercise class, bring your towels, water bottles, energy and be ready to have fun while burning those winter blues away. Math Olympiad Sunday, April 9 a.m. At CAA. For further information see Sis. Janice Swaby-Smith or a member of the education team. Helping Handz Summer Camp now accepting resumes for HHSC Please to l8rc8r@msn.com. before Apr. 30, nd Annual Ontario Conference Bible Conference at Downsview Church. Presenter: Alden Thompson, Prof. Old Testament, Walla Walla Col. Shcedule: 7:30-9 pm, Sab. 9:25 am-5pm. Sun. 9:30 am-12:30 pm Cost: $50 Register at Elders & Deacons 5:30 p.m. in rm22. All elders and deacons are asked to be in attendance. Church Clean-up Day: All TWest members are invited participate in the clean-up of the church. Teams from departments such as Children, Pathfinder, Sab. Sch.,, Adventure, Deacon to clean their particular rooms Conference GTA Adventurer Parent s Agape Temple Church Church Board 6:30 p.m. Conference Singles Retreat at Seneca College Residence & Conference Centre, Dufferin St. Retreat package $110 per person. Early bird : $100. Early bird deadline Apr. 21. Registration deadline May 5. To register call ext Personal Ministry Community 4:30 p.m. Conference Elders Retreat Social Night Cook-off (men vs women) Conference Prison Ministry Convention Baptism 6 ANNOUNCEMENTS Church Budget Update April 12, 2014 Offering Collected $7, Offering Required (Weekly) 10, Short ($2,890.42) ADRA YTD $3, Please support the work of the Toronto West Church. The church recommends that you give an amount to local church budget equivalent to 5% of your income. You may place your donations in the yellow envelope that s marked Church Budget or in the regular white envelope in the space marked Church Budget. The envelopes are located in the back of the pews in front of you. Thanks for your continued support to the local church. Bible for the Kindergarten Division: The Kindergarten Division is in need of Children's Bibles. Please see Sisters Evadney Lyttle or Molly St. Hilaire if you have bibles to donate. Thanks. Oct 26-Nov 6,2014 Israel & Jordan Tour: The Israel and Jordan Tour dates have been changed. Seats are limited now. All those who would like to join our group on this tour must book immediately. Please contact Grace at gracea@bell.net. or th Anniversary Special Sale: 1) Anniversary Magazine $ ) Aeolians CD & DVD combo $ ) Songs of Jubilee $5.00. To purchase contact Sis. Carmen Brown during office hours. Jun 14 Jun 14 Jun Jun 28 Jul 6-10 Jul 7-12 Jul 20 Senior s Day COP Choir Concert CAA Graduation Camp The International Centre Adventurer Family Summer Camp at Camp Frenda. Early bird discount available until April 30, Deadline to register is June 19, For online regis - tration go to or contact Karen Smith or any of the instructors. Vacation Bible School Track & Field at York University. Need participants and coaches. Registration deadline is Mar. 31. To register contact Holly Watson at