Richmond Hill Pentecostal Church Vision 2014 Come Boldly Metropolitan Multicultural Multigenerational Exalting Jesus Empowering People Evangelizing Nations 1
Welcome to Vision 2014! In this brochure, we have outlined our plans for the coming year of ministry at Richmond Hill Pentecostal Church. It is my hope that this vision serves to encourage, equip, and empower you to share in all our ministry and mission events throughout the year. Our theme for 2014 is Come Boldly! Hebrews 4:16 says, Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. It is my prayer that we will come boldly into his presence, come boldly into his provision, and come boldly into his power in 2014! Points to Consider: 1. Serving Together We are all different. We are all from different backgrounds, cultures, language groups; we are all at different stages of life, different levels of faith, different abilities, gifts, and commitments. We recognize that not everyone can provide the same amount of resources, time, or skill as another. Nevertheless, we are all called to serve. Vision 2014 is not intended for spectators; I am inviting you to participate. Be yourself, bring your unique gifts, and embrace a willing spirit. God wants to use you in his Kingdom community. 2. Reaching the Emerging Generation God is calling RHPC to proclaim the lifetransforming message of Christ to the emerging generation. Too often we can remain focused on how the church can meet our individual needs. The danger with this perspective is that we can continue to long for things that make us comfortable, safe, and sentimental. Yet, if we do not embrace the next generation, we will soon find ourselves with an aging congregation that is no longer relevant in the current context. We are looking for out-of-the-box thinking, envisioning new ministries, and fresh possibilities in proclaiming the timeless gospel in new and meaningful ways. Let s not fear change, but step out of our comfort zone with our eyes fixed on Christ. 3. Tithing and Volunteering Simply applied, I believe if every person in the church a) tithed 10% of their income according to the Word of God and b) volunteered in one regular ministry of the church, we would never lack finances and we would never lack workers. The burden of giving and volunteering should never fall to the few but should be spread out among the majority. If we all do our part, God brings the increase. 2
2013 Year in Review Saturday, February 9 at 7pm Couples Night Out With Phil Calloway Sunday, February 17 at 10:30am Wendy Farha - Breast Cancer Survivor Sunday, April 7 at 10:30am Master s Four Southern Gospel Quartet Spring Conference on the Holy Spirit John Raymer, Dan McAuley, and Trevor Gingrich Mother s Day, Sunday, May 12 with Joanne Goodwin Sunday, July 7 Christo & Sarah Emmanuel Missionaries to India Sunday, Aug. 18 at 10:30am Teen Challenge Women s Centre Sunday, Sept. 8 at 10:30am Gospel Concert with Shirley Simpson with the Rubber Chicken Company Fall Conference on the Holy Spirit With Rev. Marie Miller and Master s College Students Sunday, Dec. 15 Heading Home Trio in Concert 3
2013 Missions Review RHPC Missions Giving 2013 Total 1 Western Ontario District (PAOC) Support $11,700 2 Cuba Churches and Pastoral Family Support $10,558 3 ERDO Emergency Relief and Development Overseas $8,000 Philippines Typhoon Aid $6,000 Zimbabwe Famine Relief $2,000 All ERDO receipts are matched by the Fed. Government 4 Benevolence Community Food Voucher Program $7,195 5 Teen Challenge GTA Women s Centre, Aurora $7,000 6 Local Missions, Trevor Gingrich, Humber College, Toronto $5,000 7 Master s College & Seminary, Peterborough $5,000 8 Christo & Sarah Emmanuel, Church Planters, Chennai, India $5,000 9 Crisis Partners, PAOC Churches with Building Emergencies $2,100 Basement Renovations, Bethel Church, Thedford, ON 10 Sue Yeomans, Operation Mobilization, France $1,100 11 Franklin Graham s Samaritan s Purse Outreach - Shoeboxes As per family Total RHPC Missions Giving for 2013 $62,653 Did you know RHPC tithes 10% of our General Fund to Local and Global Missions Projects 4
New Mission Projects for 2014 RHPC Short Term Missions Team Pastor Dan will be leading a short term missions team from RHPC during Summer 2014 We will be providing funding, humanitarian supplies, and ministry resources to the local region of churches If you are interested in joining our missions team, please see Pastor Dan for more information Teen Challenge Men s Centre - London Teen Challenge is a 12-month, faith-based, residential alcohol and drug addiction rehab program with centres across Canada Set on 46 acres of farm land surrounded by wide open spaces, giant willow trees, and a stream that flows through the property, Teen Challenge London has the capacity for 52 adult men In this peaceful rural setting, Teen Challenge students participate in a program that equips them to overcome their addictions so that they can return to their families and society Felix & Cecelia Chiriseri South Africa As PAOC Missionaries, Felix and Cecelia will be going to Pretoria to fill a need at Missions Exposure and Training They will be providing administrative, financial and operational oversight to the ministry which is actively involved in equipping the African church to a new day in missions They will be facilitating discipleship training, basic life skills training, HIV/AIDS training, as well as income generating projects to help community members to be self-sufficient and break the cycle of poverty and disease Watoto Child Care Ministries Watoto is a holistic care program that was initiated as a response to the overwhelming number of orphaned children and vulnerable women in Uganda. It is positioned to rescue an individual, raise each one as a leader in their chosen sphere of life so that they in turn will rebuild their nation The Watoto model involves medical intervention including HIV/AIDS treatment, education formal and technical, trauma counseling, and discipleship 5
2014 Missions Projects 2014 Designated Missions Projects Pledge 1 Western Ontario District Funding Support [2.5%] $16,250 2 Teen Challenge GTA Women s Centre, Aurora $7,000 3 NEW! Watoto African Children s Choir $5,000 4 NEW! RHPC Short Term Missions Team $5,000 5 NEW! Felix & Celilia Chiriseri, MET Leaders, South Africa $5,000 6 Local Missions, Trevor Gingrich, Humber College, Toronto $5,000 7 Master s College & Seminary, Peterborough $5,000 8 Benevolence to Assist our Local Community $5,000 9 NEW! Teen Challenge Men s Centre, London $2,000 10 ERDO Emergency Relief and Development Overseas $2,000 11 Cuba Churches and Pastoral Families Support $2,000 12 Crisis Partners, PAOC Churches with Building Emergencies $2,000 13 Christo & Sarah Emmanuel, Church Planters, Chennai, India $2,000 14 Sue Yeomans, Operation Mobilization, France $1,000 15 J. & A Van Belle, Building & Medical, El Salvador $750 16 Franklin Graham s Samaritan s Purse Outreach - Shoeboxes As per family Total RHPC Missions Pledge for 2014 $65,000 6
2014 Calendar Sunday, January 19 at 10:30am Felix & Cecelia Chiriseri PAOC Missionaries to South Africa Good Friday, April 18 at 10:30am Jubilance Singers and Orchestra Fellowship Lunch Following Service Spring Conference on the Holy Spirit, May 3-5 Fri. at 7:30pm - Concert of Prayer Service Times: Sat. 7pm, Sun. 10:30am & 6pm Guest Speaker: John Raymer, Ottawa, ON Worship: Jon Strutt / Missionary: Trevor Gingrich Mother s Day, Sunday, May 11 at 10:30am Teen Challenge Men s Choir from London May 24 10am-2pm Single Mothers Spa Community Outreach May 16-18 Overflow Youth Conference, Waterloo Father s Day, Sunday, June 15 at 10:30am Founding Pastors Tom & Eileen Richardson Friday, July 4 at 7:30pm WATOTO African Children s Choir Sunday, September 7 at 10:30am Southern Gospel Concert with Advocate Rubber Chicken Company Church Picnic at Bruce s Mill Fall Conference on the Holy Spirit, Oct. 3-5 Fri. at 7:30pm: Concert of Prayer Service Times: Sat. 7pm, Sun. 10:30am & 6pm Worship: Master s College Students Sunday, December 14 at 10:30am Christmas Concert with the Torchmen Gospel Quartet 7
Faith Building Ministries Weekly Ministries Adult Bible Study with Jasper Nelson Sundays at 9:30am in the Lounge Kids Church (Grades K-6) Sundays at 10:30am in the Fellowship Hall Sunday Night Prayer Meeting Sundays at 6pm in the Lounge Ladies Bible Study Wednesdays at 10am in the Fellowship Hall Ignite Youth with Pastor Andy (Grades 7-12) Fridays at 7:30 in the Fellowship Hall Weeks of Prayer and Fasting January 5-12 New Year March 13-19 Easter Week Sept. 14-21 Back to School Congregational Business Meeting Sunday, March 30 at 1:15pm Voting Members Luncheon Provided 12:30pm-1:15pm Church Family Fellowships Sun. Jan. 26 Vision Night & Dessert Fellowship Sun. Mar. 30 Business Meeting Luncheon Fri. April 18 Good Friday Fellowship Lunch Sun. Aug. 3 VBS BBQ and Fellowship Sun. Sep. 7 Church Family Picnic BBQ and Corn Roast Sun. Nov. 2 Annual Taste of the Nations Banquet Sat. Dec. 13 Family Christmas Banquet Wed. Dec. 31 Midnight Dessert Celebration Mid-Week Bible Studies with Pastor Dan Spring Sessions: Adult Bible Study Session 1 April 30 May 21 Session 2 June 4 June 25 Wednesday Nights from 7pm-8:15pm Fall Sessions: Adult Bible Study Session 1 Sept 24 Oct. 15 Session 2 Oct. 29 Nov. 19 Wednesday Nights from 7pm-8:15pm Water Baptisms Easter Sun., April 20 at 10:30am [Required Classes: April 11 & 18] Thanksgiving Sun, Oct. 12 at 10:30am [Required Classes: Oct. 2 & Oct 10] 8
Nutrition Seminars with Herma Nelson Sunday, May 25 at 6:30pm Sunday, October 19 at 6:30pm Benevolence Offerings Sunday, March 9 Sunday, June 8 Sunday, September 21 Sunday, December 14 New Members Classes Thursday, March 13 at 7pm Friday, May 23 at 7:30pm Friday, September 12 at 7:30pm Pastors Prayer and Vision Retreat Days Tuesday, January 28 Tuesday, May 27 Tuesday, September 10 Tuesday, November 12 Level 1: New Believers 8 Weeks Pastor Will Teaching Wed, Sep. 24 at 7pm: Knowing the Salvation Message Wed, Oct. 1 at 7pm: Building a Relationship with God Wed. Oct. 8 at 7pm: Learning How to Pray Wed. Oct. 29 at 7pm: Understanding the Bible Part 1 Wed. Nov. 5 at 7pm: Understanding the Bible Part 2 Wed. Nov. 12 at 7pm: Studying the Bible Wed. Nov. 19 at 7pm: Applying the Bible Wed, Nov. 26 at 7pm: God s Will and the Bible Call the Church Office to Register Level 2: Discipleship 8 Weeks Pastor Will Teaching Wed, Apr. 30 at 7pm: Becoming A Disciple of Christ Wed, May 7 at 7pm: Giving of Tithes and Offerings Wed. May 21 at 7pm: Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Part 1 Wed. May 28 at 7pm: Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Part 2 Wed. June 4 at 7pm: The Lord s Supper Wed. June 11 at 7pm: Water Baptism Wed. June 18 at 7pm: Preparing For Battle: Spiritual Warfare Wed, June 25 at 7pm: Overcoming Temptation Call the Church Office to Register 9
Family Ministries Kids Church Ministry (Grades K-6) Development of Worship Team New Check-In System starting in April Leadership Appreciation Luncheon Rubber Chicken Company in September Weekly times of prayer, small groups, & worship during service VBS Day Camp (Grades K-6) 1 Week VBS Program: July 28th - August 1st Student Summer Jobs Program: June 23 - August 8 9 Positions available o Five University/College Students - Director o Four Gr. 11 & 12 Students - Head Counsellor Short-term missions opportunities for summer students Ignite Youth Ministries (Grades 7-12) Development of Student Leadership Team Start of Alpha program: January - April 2014 Community service projects Overflow Youth Conference: May 16-18, Waterloo, ON Increased student involvement on Sundays and other church events Short-term global missions opportunities in the summer Catalyst Young Adult Ministry (Ages 18-26) Monthly meetings: Every third Sunday of the month Social gatherings: Bowling nights, Christmas socials, etc Missions opportunity in the summer 10
New Ministry Initiatives for 2014 1. Vision Committee to Research RHPC s Future Launching formal committee to explore future growth possibilities Examining possible relocation opportunities in the Town of Richmond Hill 2. Pastoral Care Network To better care for the body of Christ, especially those who are seniors or shut-in, those suffering illnesses or injuries, or new or expecting moms, we will be developing a pastoral care network to extend our love and support to those in need 3. Single Mothers Spa Outreach Saturday, May 24 10am-4pm Community Outreach to Single Mothers Providing free aesthetic services free of charge; free child care fun day program 4. Short Term Cuba Missions Team Raising up short term missions teams for ministry in the summer Interested in missions? Please see Pastor Dan for more information 5. Men s Ministries Men s Choir Development and Ministry Sports activities at local gymnasium 6. Hospitality Committee Recruiting volunteers to serve at fellowships Please see Andrea for more information 7. Building Renovation Proposals Foyer and Sanctuary Flooring Kitchen and Nursery Upgrades 8. Newcomers Luncheons Inviting newcomers to meet the Pastoral Staff Serving catered lunches for new people three times per year 9. Worship Teams Training Workshops Special guest worship leaders to provide training workshops Workshops to continue developing worship leaders, musicians vocalists 10. Technology Upgrades Resuming Sermon Audio Recording for Website Develop CD Production for Sales Video Recording of Services Uploaded to Website 11
Reaching Unchurched People By Carey Nieuwhof Check out careynieuwhof.com If you re like many Christians, you have an authentic desire to share your faith with people who don t yet follow Jesus. One of my deepest longings is that every person would come to know the love and salvation that Jesus extends to them. Even since I started ministry 18 years ago, there s been a big shift in how unchurched people think. Particularly here in Canada, we are a bit of a hybrid between the US and Europe. Canadians are less religious than Americans, but less secular than Europeans. Postmodernism has a deeper toe-hold here than in almost anywhere in America except perhaps the Northwest and New England, where it might be about the same. Some are characteristics of unchurched people: 1. They don t all have big problems or are living in crisis. Most are very content with their lives. What does the church offer someone who is very pleased with the direction of their life? 2. They feel less guilty about their soul than you think. Many are not worried about their soul, but are longing for a deeper connection with God. 3. Occasional church attendance is regular church attendance. Unless you ve been raised in church from childhood, the thought of attending church every single Sunday is unusual. 4. Most unchurched people are still spiritual. Atheism is very rare. 5. You can t call them back to something they never knew. Telling them we need revival means nothing to them. Speaking about reviving a past spirituality is largely unhelpful. 6. If they re searching, they want to see authentic Christian faith living and active in YOU first before they re willing to give it a shot. 7. They re intelligent, educated, and intuitive. Speak to their intellect as well as their spirit. 8. They hate hypocrisy. They love transparency. Don t be afraid to show your struggles, doubts, and fears. Let them know that we re all in this together and there s nothing to hide. 9. They invite their friends if they like what they re discovering. They can become your greatest means of church growth. 10. Many of them wish to remain anonymous for a while. But when they commit, they usually commit with enthusiasm and excellence. 12
Top 10 Things First-Time Visitors Don't Want to Hear It is so important for churches to make a good impression on first-time church visitors from the moment they walk into church. Here is a list of 10 statements that just might do the opposite and turn first time visitors away. 1. Our pastor isn't normally this. Insert whatever you want in this blank: loud, obnoxious, offensive, long-winded. If you have to explain part of your pastor's style because you know that outsiders won't like it, you've got a problem. Talk with your pastor about that. 2. We're full. Sorry. Always have a backup plan. If someone sees that your service is full once, they'll deal with it. But they probably won't come back if they don't see a plan you have in place. 3. What are YOU doing here? At some point, someone you know from your neighbourhood or workplace will suddenly show up in your church. You will be shocked and surprised. Love them like you would anyone else. 4. No sorry, you can't get involved yet you've got to be a member first. Why would someone become a member if they've never had the chance to serve? 5. We don't believe in serving coffee on Sunday mornings. This suggests your church is way too spiritual to be of any earthly good. 6. What's your address? I didn't catch it on the first 6 forms you filled out. Respect people s desire for privacy. 7. You want to join our ministry team? You'll have to wait until next Fall. If you ask people to wait more than a month to join a ministry, they'll often look elsewhere. 8. If you don't like it, you can leave. They probably will. If people express a concern or complaint, listen and seek to understand. 9. You re sitting in my spot. Be happy to make room for others! 10. Next time, could you make sure to wear. Fill in the blank with "something nicer," "something that s clean or something a little more appropriate for church and you've offended someone unnecessarily. Creating a "come as you are" culture should be our aim, not creating a "come as I am" culture. 13
Richmond Hill Pentecostal Church 65 Baif Blvd Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 5E2 We are located in the heart of north Toronto, one block north of 16th Avenue and west of Yonge Street, directly beside of Hillcrest Mall. Office: 905-884-5149 Email: info@rhpc.net Website: www.rhpc.net Office Hours: Monday Friday 9am-5pm Pastoral Team Rev. William Sloos Lead Pastor wsloos@rhpc.net Rev. Daniel Magcalas Associate Pastor dmagcalas@rhpc.net Pstr. Andrew Hammond Family Ministries Pastor ahammond@rhpc.net Mirna Lewis-Jeremiah Financial Administrator mjeremiah@rhpc.net Andrea Jackson Pastoral Administrator info@rhpc.net Board of Directors Radcliffe Smellie Desire Davis-Byles Robin Dhuman Trudy Kloosterhof Jasper Nelson Leighton Taylor Secretary of the Board Missions and Outreach Safety and Security Women s Ministries and Prayer Building Maintenance Finances Copies of our Local Church Constitution are available in the church foyer. Richmond Hill Pentecostal Church is affiliated with The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC) is a Fellowship of more than 1,100 churches across English and French-speaking Canada. More than 235,000 people attend services across the nation with over 3,500 pastors and ministry leaders. The PAOC also helps facilitate the vital work of more than 260 global workers in over 50 countries around the world, who are spreading the good news of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and bringing hope and help to those in need. Check us out online at www.paoc.org or contact us at info@paoc.org or at (905) 542-7400 for help with finding any additional information. 14