The Exhibit

The Exhibit
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Forgive Us Our Debts
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS_______
Believe…
WELCOME
PRAYER SERVICE
8:00 A.M-9:00 A.M.
SABBATH SCHOOL 9:15 A.M.-10:40 A.M.
In a personal God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Hebrews 1:3
Sabbath School Study Session
9:15 A.M.
1st Quarter Theme: “The Universality of Salvation”
Program Theme: “Praise Ye the Lord ”
Song Service….…………….………....................................Congregation
Theme Song…..# 528 “ A Shelter in the Time of Storm”.…….Congregation
Opening Song…...# 246 “Worthy, Worthy is the Lamb”………Congregation
Prayer……………………………………………………….Bro. Evon Carey
Scripture Focus…........Rev 5:11-14……..Sis. Brihana & Rhi-Onna Carey
Welcome / Thematic Highlight ……………...Sis. Julie-ann Harris-Mason
Small Family Groups Activity…….Sharing & Nurturing…………………...
Lesson Review……“The Coming of Jesus”……Panel Discussion (from desk)
13th Sabbath Program
Hosanna Medley…………………….…………………………...Cradle Roll
Memory Text………………………………………………………….Primary
Praise Ye the Lord…………………………………………………….Juniors
Offering……………………………………………………………..Earliteens
Jesus Loves Me Medley……………………….……………...Kindergarten
10:35 a.m.—Personal Ministry
Elder Dave Benjamin
10:45 a.m. - Church Announcements / Welcome
Elder Hartley Springer
Divine Service Easter Sabbath Celebration 11 A.M.
Introit….....................................................................................................
Doxology………………………………………………………..Congregation
Invocation………………………………..…............Pastor Errol Lawrence
Hymn of Praise……….....# 163 “At the Cross”……………..….Congregation
Tithe & Offering………………….……………………….Pastor Paul Smith
Offertory Interlude…………………………………….Sis. Johanna Bannis
Dedicatory Prayer*Ø…………..……...........................Elder Everald Japp
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
(cont’d p. 3)
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CHURCH DIRECTORY_416-401-0030
Lead Pastor ................................. Errol Lawrence………………………….905-925-1611
Associate Pastor ......................... Wayne Williams………………………...416-616-7235
Youth & Young Adult Pastor…...Paul Smith……………………………….647-505-5642
Bible Instructor ........................... Bernice McDonald ............................... 905-840-8092
First Elder .................................... Greta Liupakka .................................... 905-495-8842
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 ………..Yashyka 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
Music 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........ 531 Finch Ave West ............................ 416-633-0090
Peel Adventist School……………...2626 Mayfield Rd.……………………...905-459-0500
Community Services ..................... 150 Bentworth Ave .............................. 416-780-1697
Adventist Book Center .................. Willowdale ........................................... 416-398-7166
Adventist Book Center .................. Oshawa ................................................ 800-765-6955
Ontario Conference of Seventh-day Adventists ......................................... 905-686-5757
SICK & SHUT-IN_________________________________
Sis. Anne Charles 416-281-3043
Sis. Isolyn Armstrong 416-751-5766
Sis. Hortense Burnett 416-744-3415
Sis. Viola Morgan 905-433-3887
Sis. Madge Campbell 416-746-4032
Sis. Hortense Brown 416-766-9464
Ron McFarlane
Bro. Patrick Osmond
Sis. Helen Hall
Bro. Winston Brown
Bro. Clifford Ennis
Prayer for Sick & Shut-in: Sis. Viola Morgan at home; Sis. Minerva Casey at home—905 721-8354; Bro. Derrick Stewart and
Sis. Doret Stewart at home; Sis. Gloria Johnson-Birkett at Evans
House, 63 Evans Ave.; Sis. Dezrine Harding at Princess
Margaret Hospital
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“Forgive Us Our Debts. . .”
Rose Heavens-Worrell, Earlyn Alexander, Charmaine Jamieson, Norwill Simmonds, Surrendered, Yes To Life Choir
Yes To Life Choir Sings Music #1
VIDEO 1
PBS Video on Forgiveness (4.34)
FORGIVENESS | Preview (Coming to PBS in April) | PBS
Music #2 Congregation #341 “To God be the Glory”
DRAMATIC READING 1
Responsive Reading Psalm 103.
Mrs. Cheryl Williams & Congregation
VIDEO 2
Transition Short Video Clip.. . . Can’t Forgive That (TBD)
Drama Piece #1 – Greg’ Birkett’s Piece “Mother Forgive Them . ..”
Music – Charmaine Jamieson– “What About the Children”
SCREEN QUOTATION 1: Two Quotations
"Forgiveness is taking seriously the awfulness of what has happened when
you are treated unfairly. Forgiveness is not pretending that things are other
than the way they are."
-- Desmond Tutu
"Forgiveness and reconciliation are not just ethereal, spiritual, other worldly
activities. They have to do with the real world. They are real politik, because in
a very real sense, without forgiveness, there is no future."
-- Desmond Tutu
Forgiveness is not always easy. At times, it feels more painful than the wound
we suffered, to forgive the one that inflicted it. And yet, there is no peace without forgiveness.
-- Marianne Williamson
Drama Piece # 2 Peter
Bible Reading # 2– Matt. 18: 21-35 Parable of Unforgiving Debtor –
Mrs. La-Dana Smith
Music – #4 “He Has Forgiven Me” -- Peter
Eraser Video Clip
An Animation Story About GOD’S Forgiveness
Bible Story #2 – 2 Chron. 33: 1-16 Manasseh – Mrs. Pamela Lawrence
Lasburn’s Lament
Music: “Please Forgive Me” Surrendered
Drama #3 – Conversation With Jesus – Tara / Keisha /Leanne
Forgiveness: A Conversation With Jesus
Music # Yes To Life Choir
Drama -- #4 – Are You Ready or Not – Avi and Dennis
Music # 7 – Charmaine Jamieson or Choir or Rose “Lord I Tremble”
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ANNOUNCEMENTS____________________
CHURCH CALENDAR FOR TODAY
Elder on Duty: Greta Liupakka
Health Care Personnel: Charmaine Ambrose
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.
5:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Bible Class
“The Exhibit” - Drama, Music , Movement. Doors
open at 7:00 p.m.
Families to be Prayed for: Evon & Faith Carey and household; Karen
Gunter and Nathaniel Gunter
PASTORAL CARE_____________________ Office Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8:00 a.m.-4p.m. • Fri: 8:00 a.m.-12 noon
Williams
Pastor Wayne
Pastor Paul Smith
Mon. 10:00 a.m-3:00 pm.
Mon. 9:30
Mon. 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Off Thursday
Bolton Company: Twest is looking for 20 committed TWest members
who are willing to commit on a long term to the growth of the Bolton
Company. For more information see Pastor Lawrence, Sis. Doreen
Humphrey-Nelson, or Elder Greta Liupakka.
NETBALL Game Postponed Until Further Notice! Register and begin
practice on April 12. It's all about fun, fitness, and fellowship. For more
information contact Sis. Liupakka.
Power Hour
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 @ 7:00 p.m.
Reading: John 16:17-33 “The Disciples’ Grief Will Turn to Joy”
Presenters: Family Life / Elders Janice Snagg & Susan Onyeobia
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a.m-1:00
p.m.
Off Tuesday
Off Thursday
Elder Bernice McDonald Monday 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)
EASTER PROGRAM_________
How to Help children Develop Kindness and Compassion:
Communicate deep disapproval of hurting people or animals.
Don’t be amused by your child’s aggressive, hurting behaviour. Place
clear limits on hurting others. This communicates to your child, that other
people have feelings that must be respected. The child who is allowed to
hurt people or animals is missing the first step in learning to be empathetic.
Women Ensemble: All ladies are invited to be a part of a Ladies Choral
Ensemble to sing on May 9, Community Guest Day. See Sis Chermiann
Lewis-Balfour for further information.
Pastor Errol Lawrence
The Exhibit: Perspectives on the Human Condition
@ 7:30 p.m.
Easter 2015
Toronto West Seventh-day Adventist Church
Program:
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Exhibit 1
Exhibit 2
Exhibit 3
Exhibit 4
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Exhibit 5
Exhibit 6
“Sin City”
“Cineffects”
“Meditation on the Cross”
“Second Chances”
Announcements/intermission
“The Struggle”
“The Throne”
Featuring a cast of over 120 actors, singers, dancers, and crew, “The
Exhibit” was written by Yvonne Rodney (in association with Avalon
James). See screen for full listing of production participants.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS_________________
Pray One Million:
Please remember to sign your Pray One Million Covenant Form, and
to pray for at least one person for one minute each day. If you did not
get a form last Sabbath please see Sis. Carmen Brown or the Prayer
Ministry coordinator, Sis. Dondry Clarke.
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, snack time, and during
lunch break. Your child(ren) MUST BE in your company at all times.
Parenting Support Classes: Every third Sabbath of each month from
4:30—5:30 p.m.
2014 Donations/Tax Receipts are available for you to pick up.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 p.m.
We are expanding the ESL Ministry to include a special class for
members of the church who want to improve their reading, writing, and
communication skills. Our regular visitors are also welcome to attend
the classes. Interested persons are to contact Sis. Doreen HumphreyNelson.
“Attention Past and Present Yes to Life Choir Members: If you
have a choir robe in your possession, please return it to the cupboard
in the music room. The robes are the property of Toronto West Seventh-day Adventist Church and should remain on the church property,
unless the choir is ministering somewhere else. In that case, the robes
should be returned after the choir ministers. Please return the robes.
Thank you for your cooperation." ( From Yes to Life Choir leaders)
CAN YOU SING? ARE YOU WILLING TO BE USED BY GOD?
MAJESTIC CHOIR NEEDS YOU: Tuesdays from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Today’s Offering: Local Church Budget
Next Week Offering: Christian Record Services
Sunset Today: 7:48 p.m.
Sunset Next Week: 7:56 p.m.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS____________________
Apr 5-11
Bible Reading: Ps. 52-58. One chapter a day.
Mar 10-Apr 28 A Nedley Depression Recovery Program will be conducted at the Three Angels Korean Community Centre,
100 Sheppard Ave W, Suite 100A, Toronto. Program
facilitator: Pekka Maattanen, PhD with DVD
presentations by Dr. Neil Nedley. Fee for materials is
$150. Space is limited. To reserve a spot or for further
information, email Pekka [email protected] or
call 647-772-5991.
Mar 22 –Apr 28 Tax Clinic: Sundays from 10:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. By appointment only.
Apr 8
Adult Facilitators’ Meeting after Power Hour
Apr 11
All Youth and Young Adult (ages 14-35) Meeting with
Pastor Smith in the Sanctuary immediately after Divine
Service
Apr 11
Baby Dedication
Apr 11
Election of Officers for the Years 2016-17: The church
will select the large committee who will then select the
nominating committee.
Apr 11
Dr. Roy Adams’ Book Presentation and Signing (PM)
Apr 12
Math Olympiad at CAA. Seeking teams to represent
TWest. Members should be in Grades 6-8. Give names to
Audrey James, G. Birkett, C. Flash, Janice Swaby-Smith.
Apr 12
Pathfinders Present ‘Sunset in Paradise’ @ 5:00 pm.
Where? In the gym; Cost: Adult, $20:00; 12 yrs. and
under, $15:00.
Apr 13
Church Board Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
Apr 14
Academy Day at CAA from 8:30 a.m. –3:30 p.m.
Information sessions for all Grade 8 students & parents.
Apr 17-19
Conference Marriage Enrichment Retreat: Register
early and save! Early birds pay $349 per couple (taxes
included). After March 9, pay $389 per couple. Registration closes March 29. Time is short, register now! Go to
AdventistOntario.org for more information and to register.
Apr 18
Personal Ministry Outreach @ 4:00 p.m.
Apr 18-19
Career Fair @ Mississauga Seventh-day Adventist
Church. Workshops—career options, resume clinic etc.
Apr 25
Restoration “PUSH 365” @ 7:00 p.m.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS____________________ ANNOUNCEMENTS____________________ Apr 25
Apr 25
May 2
May 2
May 9
May 10
May 10
May 11
May 15-17
May 15-17
May 16
May 23
May 23
May 24
May 30
May 30
May 31
Baptism
Young Women’s Session @ 1:30 p.m.
Baby Dedication
Fasting & Prayer by Men’s Ministry Dept. CALLING ALL
MEN to attend.
Community Guest Day
Mother’s Day Brunch
Ontario Conference Fundraising Banquet at Markham
Convention Centre @ 6:30 p.m. Cost: $55 per person.
RSVP by April 22. Call Lucille at 905-571-1022 ext.105
Church Board @ 7:00 p.m.
AY Trip to Parkwood Church Toledo, Ohio. Cost by
bus $80.00/seat. Hotel information coming soon. For
more information see Karen Leacock-Bingham.
Single Adult Retreat: Singles! Save the date!
Personal Ministry Outreach @ 4:00 p.m.
Personal Ministry Outreach @ 4:00 p.m.
Seniors’ International Night
First Aid Course: The Health Dept. of the Ontario
Conference is hosting a First Aid course at the
Philadelphia Church, 65 Grand Marshall Dr. Scar.
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cost: $50.00. Please
provide your lunch/snacks. Register by May 20.
Registration must be accompanied by payment. Call
Maria or Ruth at the Conference to register.
Baptism
Young Women’s Session @ 1:30 p.m.
ADRA Workshop—GTA
Helping Handz Summer Camp is in its 10th year! Summer Camp is
from July1-30, 2015. With hot lunches, theme weeks, and a warm environment, this year is sure to be amazing. The fee is $60.00 per child.
Registration begins at the end of April. Call 416-401-0030 for more information.
Helping Handz Summer Camp is now accepting resumes for camp
counsellors and supervisors. Please email your resumes and cover letters to [email protected] with Summer Camp in the subject box.
Deadline is April 19, 2015.
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Local Church Budget:
Please support the work of the Toronto West Seventh-day Adventist
Church. The church recommends that you give an amount to the local
church budget equivalent to 5% of your income. You may place your
donations in the yellow envelope that is marked Church Budget. The
envelopes are located in the back of the pews in front of you. Thank
you for your continued support to the local church.
You can also mail your offering to:
Toronto West Seventh-day Adventist Church
1621 Albion Rd.
Etobicoke, ON M9V 1B6
Stewardship Feature:
Wendell Berry in his book The Gift of Good Land alluded to the law of
interdependence when he wrote that, “We depend upon other creatures
and survive by their deaths. To live, we must daily break the body and
shed the blood of Creation. When we do this knowingly, lovingly, skillfully, reverently, it is a sacrament. When we do it ignorantly, greedily,
clumsily, destructively, it is a desecration. In such desecration we condemn ourselves to spiritual and moral loneliness, and others to
want.” No man is an island. No man stands alone. We are created by
a loving God to be our brother’s keeper; loving our neighbours as ourselves. This is the greatest command.
Sabbath School Department:
God rules the world through the prayers of His people. Therefore His
church cannot be deficient in prayer. Please continue to pray and encourage at least five members/friends to attend Sabbath School.
General Conference Session: The 60th General Conference Session
will be held in San Antonio Texas, USA from July 2—11, 2015. Mae
Senior is organizing a bus trip to the conference session. Interested individuals may contact Sis. Senior at 905-502-0414.
Bulletin Information must be submitted by Monday night at 8:00 p.m.
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