Today we were blessed with having Willard Metzger come speak to our English congregation and share about his experience in Haiti when the earthquake struck.
You can download his message and hear his first-hand account: http://www.torontoareamennonites.ca/tcmc/english_sermon.htm
Willard is director of church relations for World Vision Canada and also has a longstanding relationship with TCMC as he led our missions team to China many years ago.
The Mennonite Central Committee is asking for donations to help make 20,000 relief kits to be sent to Haiti. You can find more info and the list of items here. The Thursday Night Cell group will be collecting items or donations to help buy the items. Please speak with Pastor Brian if you’d like to contribute.
The Mennonite Central Committee is responding to the devasting earthquake that hit Haiti on Tuesday. You can find out more about what is happening and how you can help here.
Please keep the people of Haiti in thought and prayer.
The Houmphans are a missionary family in Thailand that we’ve been following and supporting in the last 2 years. They will be visiting us in February and sharing during the Sunday Service on Feb. 21st. You can read more about their work in Thailand here:
http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/news/releases/2009/12/Release03.htm
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from TCMC!
The Lord has blessed us with so much this year and there is much to be thankful for. Blessings to you and your family as you enjoy this holiday season.
The kids captured the spirit in our Christmas service:
Our annual Fall Clean-Up will take place on Sunday, Nov. 22nd in the afternoon. Lunch will be provided so please sign up with Frank!
It’s also BYOR (Bring your own Rake!) as we have many leaves around the church that will need to be gathered and bagged.
This year’s theme is the “Armour of God”. If you would like to help out with planning, games or anything else, please contact Matt.
Today the Kei Lok Yuen Senior’s Group celebrated their 5 year anniversary with a buffet lunch! Over 100 members attended. The Kei Lok Yuen meet weekly at TCMC on Tues. and Wed. for a variety of activities for seniors and they’ve also participated in various community events throughout the years. Thanks to all the organizers and volunteers who help keep this vibrant group going each week!
Welcome Pastor Brian, Michelle and Isaiah!
The Lord has blessed us with a new English Ministry pastor! Starting this September, Pastor Brian Quan will be leading the English-speaking congregation. This is a great time of celebration as all 3 of our congregations (Cantonese, Mandarin, and English) will each have full time pastors. We pray for God’s guidance through this time of transition and continued growth and unity.
Sorry for the lack of updates in the past while. We’ll try to be better.
Beka (can you spot her?) and 5 members from Toronto Grace Alliance Church will be joining a 48 member team to work at a native reserve in northern Quebec from July 17 - 26. Please keep the group in prayer as they prepare for their trip, for safety in travel, and for the relationships they’ll build with the community and each other.
To keep updated with their trip, you can read their blog here.
Urbana is an intervarsity conference for ages 17 - 30, which will take place from Dec. 27-31 in St. Louis, Missouri. It’s a great opportunity to meet and worship with Christians from all over North America, to hear from inspiring speakers and to learn from various workshops. Check out www.urbana09.org for more information.
Consider registering by Oct. 17th. Speak with Grant if you’re interested in going.
For the summer months, adult, junior high and highschool sunday school classes will be on break. Sunday service start times will remain the same.
English Ministry: 9:45am.
Mandarin Ministry: 10am.
Cantonese Ministry: 11:am.
Children’s Ministry programs will remain the same.
This year, the English annual retreat will take place from Fri. May 29 to Sun. May 31st. at Blue Mountain Lodges. It will be a great time to relax and enjoy a time of fellowship with each other. Pastor Brian Quan will also be our guest speaker.
The early bird deadline is Feb. 1st. After that, fees will go up $10.
Adults (gr. 7 and up) - $110
Elementary aged children - $80
Kindergarten and below - $25
For more info on the site, click here.
Please speak with Andy if you have any questions.
Welcome to Kidzone, TCMC’s newly reorganized Children’s Ministry. Our missions is to partner with parents in teaching and leading children on their journey to know God personally and to grow in their faith, so they can be mature and active Christians in the church and in the world.
The 3 new children’s groups are Discovery Kids (0-3 years old), Little Explorers (4-6 years old), and Young Adventurers (Grades 2-5).
Thanks to all our children’s ministry leaders. Please continue to support them and our children’s ministry in prayer.
Check out pictures from our Kidzone Open House here.