Archive for April, 2007

Summer Retreats

Sunday, April 15th, 2007

The English Ministry Summer Retreat will take place Aug. 3-6 at Sherkston Shores in the Niagara Peninsula on the shores of Lake Erie. This year, there is the option of camping in tents or staying in cottages. For more info please download the info/application sheet here.

Spaces are limited, so please reserve your space ASAP. Please return your form with a 10% deposit by Mar. 11, 2007. After Mar. 11th, the price will go up by $10 in each pricing category.

Check out www.sherkston.com for more info on the site.

The Cantonese Summer Retreat will be taking place from Aug. 17 - 19. The speaker will be Rev. Frank Liao. The registration deadline is May 6th.

The Mandarin Congregation will have their annual camping retreat on the Aug. 4th long weekend at Jo’s Christian Family Campground. Please contact Deng for registration ASAP.

Hillsong United at Ontario Place

Sunday, April 15th, 2007

Hillsongs United will be having a worship concert at Ontario Place on Sat. June 2. Check out http://www.uniteproductions.com/go/main/concerts for more info. Speak with Camillie if you are interested in going.

Spring Cleaning and Gardening Workshop

Sunday, April 15th, 2007

The Chinese congregation’s Family Fellowship will be holding a gardening workshop on Sat. April 28th. All are welcome. Please speak with Pastor Sung for more details.

There will be a spring cleaning day on Sun. April 29th. after service. Please sign-up with Grace Lee if you can volunteer. Lunch will be provided.

Shape Class

Sunday, April 15th, 2007

Have you wondered what your spiritual gifts might be? Or the different ways you could serve God? Then the Shape class is for you!

Alonso will be leading an 8 week course on discovering your spiritual gifts starting on May 6th. Classes will begin each Sunday from 9:45 - 10:45 am. till the end of June. Please speak with Alonso or Euming if you are interested in attending.

StreetFest Neighbourhood Meeting - Thurs. April 19th

Sunday, April 15th, 2007

Our annual Street Festival will be happening on Sat. June 9th. Once again, we’ll be having community performances, yard sales, great food and fun for the whole family!

There will be neighbourhood meeting on Thurs. April 19th from 7-9pm. All are welcome. This will be an opportunity to discuss the festivities with our community.

Happy Easter!

Sunday, April 8th, 2007

At the cross I bow my knee
Where Your blood was shed for me
There’s no greater love than this
You have overcome the grave
Your glory fills the highest place
What can separate me now

“At the Cross” - Hillsongs

Here’s some highlights from our Easter weekend. Congratulations to Connie Xie on her baptism and the Ng Family for their child dedication.
He has Risen, He has risen indeed!

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Good Friday and Easter Sunday Services

Monday, April 2nd, 2007

Good Friday

The English congregation will be having a Good Friday service starting at 7pm. There will be a time of worship, reflection, communion and meditation. All are welcome!

The Chinese congregation will be gathering for dinner at 6pm. with service to follow.

Easter Sunday

There will be a sunrise gathering at Ashbridges Bay/Woodbine Beach (Lakeshore & Coxwell). We will be meeting at 6:30am. for a time of worship and meditation followed by breakfast at a local restaurant.

The joint Easter Service will begin at 10am. followed by a potluck lunch. Please bring a dish to share. There will also be a special offering collected for missionaries in Thailand. Please mark that on your envelope if you wish to contribute to that.