October 6, 2018 - Toronto West Seventh-day Adventist Church
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October 6, 2018
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.
We look forward to fellowshipping with you.
Prayer Service 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Sabbath School 9:15 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
Sabbath School Study Session
4th Quarter Theme: “Christian Unity”
Program Theme: “Sing Out”
Song Service………………………………………………Sis. Karen Donaldson
Theme Song..#348 “The Church Has One Foundation” vs 1&3…Congregation
Opening Song……#4 “Praise My Soul the King of Heaven”…….Congregation
Scriptural Focus….….........Psalms 59:16,17…………...Elder Baldwin Balfour
Prayer……………………………………………….…….Bro. Raymond Balfour
Welcome & Thematic Highlight……………………….Sis. Carltonette Walters
Lesson Review ….....…………..………………………….Small Family Groups
Sharing/Nurturing……………………………………………Small Family Group
Pianist: Sis. Grace Ahyoung-Alexander
10:35 a.m. - Personal Ministry
Sis. Janice Smith
10:45 a.m. - Church Announcements & Welcome
Elder Wayne McClean
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SABBATH CELEBRATION 11:00 A.M.
Mission Statement……………………………………….….Pastor Fred Nichols
Introit…………………………..………………..……………………...Yes To Life
Invocation……………………………………...…………….Pastor Fred Nichols
Doxology……………………...“Praise Him”…………………….....Congregation
Children’s Story………………………..…..………..……..Sis. Rhonelle Patrick
Special Song ………………………………..……………...Sis. Raverne Hazelwood
The Written Word……………Deuteronomy 23:3-5…..Bro. Chad-Anthony Ellis
Dedicatory Prayer………………………………….………..Sis. Pamela Seaton
Tithe & Offering…………………………………………….Bro. Donovan Bowen
Offertory Interlude……………………………………………….Bro. Dennis Hall
Music for Meditation…………………………………………………..Yes To Life
Praise & Worship……………………………….……..Yes To Life Praise Team
Spoken Word………………..……………..………….........Pastor Fred Nichols
“Integrity Matters”
Closing Hymn..………..#610 “Stand Like the Brave”……………Congregation
Mission Statement……………………………………….....Pastor Fred Nichols
Benediction………………………………..…….…….…….Pastor Fred Nichols
Postlude……………..…“Praise God From Whom” …….………..Congregation
Pianist: Bro. Dennis Hall Organist: Sis. Molly St. Hilaire
LEGEND: * Standing Ø Do Not Enter/Exit
Today’s Offering: Church Budget Offering
Next Week Offering: Voice of Prophecy Canada
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CHURCH CALENDAR FOR TODAY
Elder on Duty: Baldwin Balfour
Health Care Personnel: Sis. Annabell Hall & Sis. Megan Hislop Prayer
Team on Duty: Bro. Roger Williams & Sis. Karen James
Men in Prayer: All men, young men, and youths are invited to room 23 for
10 minutes of prayer immediately after Divine Service.
Prayer & Fasting immediately after Divine Service
1:30 p.m. ‘Made on Purpose’ presented by Young Women’s Ministry
Teens (16-18). Bring your own lunch. Come and join us in
room 22, and discover why you were created and the pur-
pose God has for you!
5:30 p.m. “Living in Happiness, Aging With Confidence” by Senior
Ministry
COOKING UP A STRONG HOPE:
…… building a strong hope into our children's lives. They need parents
who tailor a plan to turn their unique, God-given abilities into assets, who
aren't afraid to lead the way in living a great spiritual adventure, and who
work to turn both their victories and their defeats into a series of accom-
plishments. Abilities, adventure, and accomplishments--- they form a recipe
for a strong hope. And since they don't sell professionally made hope over
at your nearest Safeway Store, it's probably best if you learn to bake this
yourself. Your first attempt might fall flat and your follow-up might leave you
feeling a little dry, but you'll get good at it if you just don't give up. Do not be
deceived, God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one
who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction;
the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a
harvest if we do not give up ( Galatians 6 :7-9). — Grace Based Parenting,
pgs 125,126
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.
Register and be a part of the Blessing Box Project. Boxes are avail-
able. Participants are reminded to bring in their funds raised thus far on
October 6th and report the amount for record keeping to Sis Molly St.
Hilaire or Bro. Donovan Bowen. See Sis. Molly St. Hilaire for further inform-
ation and registration.
Power Hour Wednesday, October 10, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m.
Presenters: Elder Volence Drummond & Sis. Pamela Seaton
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sept 25 –Spring 2019 Steelpan Program from 5:30p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Refreshments will be served. Sign up with Sis. Jennifer Watson.
Oct Pastoral Staff Appreciation Month
Oct 9 ESL Classes @ 6:00 p.m.
Oct 9 Special Art Program presented by Love Our Lives at the
Rexdale Community Hub for girls 9-15. This will be a CTV and
Rogers TV documentary filming. Contact Bro. Robert Prender-
gast at 647-802-9337 or Bro. Royson James for more details.
Spaces are limited!
Oct 13 Communion Service
Oct 13 Board Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
Oct 19-21 Deacons & Deaconesses Retreat at Camp Frenda
The debit machine will be available in pastor's vestry weekly, for mem-
bers to process their tithes, church budget offerings, and church
building renovation donations.
5ANNOUNCEMENTS
Oct 21 Women of the Word brought to you by the TWest Women's
Ministry Department from 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon. This initiative
is aimed at building meaningful relationships among young and
mature aged women in our church, as well as engaging women
in the community to study together and experience the trans-
forming power of the Word. Refreshments will be served.
Oct 27 Children’s Day / Business Meeting at 6:15 p.m.
Oct 28 GTCN Annual Fundraising Banquet: Funds will go to sup-
port Christian education in Grenada. Tickets are available. For
more information call Yolande at 416-614-0353. All are invited!
Nov 10 Deacons and Elders Ordination
Nov 17 Pathfinder Fundraising Concert
Family Life Department: Greetings Church! Our Kindness Campaign is in
full swing, and we have created a Kindness Tree that is in need of your
kind acts in order for it to bloom. We have left sticky notes, a pen and tacks
to use to record your selfless acts, or the kindness that others have shown
to you. Please use the supplies to write down the acts of kindness and
place them on the tree, as this will be its leaves. We want our tree to be lad-
en with leaves, as we show others God's love by His fruit of the spirit: Kind-
ness.
We have also created a “Take What You Need” board! We have put some
of Gods words/key quotes to fill your heart and lift your spirit. It is our hope
that this will serve as a boost when you may not have the umption to be
kind, or when others have been unkind to you.
We do ask you to limit the cards you take by category. The supplies placed
by the board is for you to record your acts of kindness and help our tree to
bloom! Please leave them there so that our project can continue to be a
success. If anyone needs ideas on how to be kind... ask one of our team
members. So let’s go and kill someone with kindness!
Our Condolences to Sis. Rosetta Williams on the passing of her son.
Please lift her up in prayer, in addition to other family members.
Bro. Marcel Marcellin passed away on Mon-
day.
ADRA THE RATION MEAL CHALLENGE: For
one day, we challenge you to eat the same ration
bars given to refugees when nothing else is
available. Packages are available for friends and
family to sponsor you on your big day when you
take the challenge. Registration is open. For
more information see Sis. Janice Smith.
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)
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month:
Across Canada, one of 8 women will receive this diagnosis in her lifetime. We
have all been impacted by this illness, personally, through friends or family
members after hearing of the diagnosis. Let's take this month to learn more
about breast cancer, starting with prevention and screening. We've all heard
how leading a healthy lifestyle, limiting alcohol intake, not smoking, and exer-
cising regularly can help reduce risks. However, let’s focus on how important
it is for all women to pay attention to their health, to talk to their health care
professionals and get regular screenings as it is essential for early detection
and treatment.
Breast Cancer in Men:
While breast cancer is largely a female disease, breast cancer does affect
men. Around 350 men are diagnosed with the disease each year. Please be
breast aware. The earlier breast cancer is diagnosed, the better the chance of
beating it.
The Community Services Department is in desperate need of male volun-
teers to unload the truck on Friday mornings. If you have a few hours to
spare between 9:30 and 11:30 on Fridays, please speak to Sis. Doret
Hibbert or Sis. Gloria Samuel.
This is BIG! The Toronto West Music Department is starting an orchestra
AND a steel pan ensemble! Candidates for the orchestra must have 2 or more
years experience with formal training who can read music. Candidates for the
steel pan ensemble are not required to have formal training but must have their
own steel pan. We are looking for members AND community members. So tell
your friends and your friend's friends to come and sign up after church. Sign up
today in the lobby or email Charmaine at cdunchie@hotmail.com
ATTENTION SENIORS 60+: a). If you’re interested in joining a prayer line
See Sis. Jennifer Watson. 7:00-7:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, please
see Jennifer Watson. b). If you are interested in being part of a steel pan pro-
ject, please see Jennifer Watson for details and sign up.
Majestic Choir is appealing for new members to join in their music
ministry - especially male members. Rehearsal on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
7ANNOUNCEMENT
AY PROGRAM
OCTOBER: AY @ 5:30 p.m.
13 -The 7 Churches: Sardis by Pastor Paul Smith
20 -Elohim Ministries PLAY "7 Brides, but 1 Wife: His Fight for Her Life"
27 -Children's Day
NOVEMBER: AY @ 4:30 p.m.
3 -Prayer Ministry Week of Prayer
10 -Teen AY
17 -Pathfinder Day
24 -Senior Ministry
DECEMBER: AY @ 4:00 p.m.
1 -Young Adult Lifeline
8 -Adventurer Day
15 -”Ask the Pastor”
22 & 29 -NO AY
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! 1.
Please go through your closets, cupboards, boxes, and even under your
beds to help with our clothing drive. Please drop off your items between Sep-
tember 8 to October 6, 2018. 2. Do you have Canadian Tire Money (CTM)? If
so, Cassiopeia is collecting Canadian 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.
All parents/guardians who have children attending college/university outside
the GTA are asked to submit their names and email addresses to the Educa-
tion Department at education@torontowestsda.org
MEN’S CORNER
“Forgiveness”
Colossians 3:13,14 - 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving
one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as
Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14 And above all these things
put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
Meditation of the Week: The Biblical guidance on forgiveness is that we
forebear one another and forgive one another even as Christ forgave us. To
forgive someone who hurts us can be one of the hardest things we face in
life, as the pain and hurt others cause us are real and great. But, the pain of
living with bitterness and unforgiveness can poison our mind and destroy
us. When we forgive others, we are not saying what they did was ok, but we
are allowing God to deal with the matter, and letting go of its hold on us.
8PASTORAL CARE
Office Hours: • Mon -Thurs: 7:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. • Fri: Closed
Pastor Fred Nichols Pastor Paul Smith Elder Bernice McDonald
Call the office and Tues: 9:30am - 3:00pm Tues: 10:00am - 4:00pm
make an appointment Off on Thursday Off on 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 ................................. ……………………………………………………………...
Youth & Young Adult Pastor .............. Paul Smith .............................................. 416-401-0030
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 Bro. Michael McIntosh Sis. Myrna Williams
Sis. Hortense Burnett Sis. Elfreda Myers Bro. Clement Wright
Sis. Madge Campbell Sis. Dorothy Nesbeth
Sis. Sheila Campbell Sis. Eileen Peak
Bro. Shirley Campbell Sis. Hermine Peart
Sis. Edris Duggan Sis. Victoria Richards
Sis. Winifred Haynes Bro. Derrick Stewart
Bro. Ron McFarlane Sis. Doreen Stewart
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 di-
vine 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, alco-
holic beverages, unclean foods etc. Leviticus 11:1-24;
Proverbs 23:29-32; 1 Corinthians 3:16,17
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