Worship Service - March 6, 2022
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Sermon title: "Adoption: Abba Father"
Sermon text (NT): Galatians 4:1-7
Corresponding reading (OT): TBA
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Order of Worship
Call to Worship
Songs, Pastoral Prayer, Scripture Reading
Offering Prayer
Message
Worship in Song
Benediction
Announcements
Lord's Supper
Worship Team: Denise Lau & Friends
Message: Pastor Joel Tang
Announcements: Edward Tam
Scripture Reading: Deacon Edward Tam
AV Team: Ralph W, Nicole L, Samantha N
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Next Week:
Worship Team: Matthew Luong & Friends
Message: “Hold Fast to Christ” – Colossians 2:15-23 – Pastor Richard Choy
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Prayer in the ESC
Prayer requests: Please send prayer requests to ESC Prayer ministry,
prayer.esc@nycbc.ca
Online ESC Prayer Meeting: Online prayer meeting is on Saturdays, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. For more information and to register click here
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Body Life Together! (BLT)
The Christian journey was not meant to be completed individually. We are called to do life with one another, encouraging, and caring and praying for each other. Body Life Together is one way of allowing us to do that. If you have not connected with BLT, we hope you will consider joining us. We currently meet online/in-person every Wednesday @ 7:30 p.m until further notice. If you have any questions, contact one of our pastors or deacons for more information. Everyone is welcome to join!
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Sunday School
Classes from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for now will be conducted online via Zoom/in-person, please join at the Sunday School link at ESC's homepage
● Mar 6: Gospel and Work
● Mar 13 - Apr 3: Minor Prophets
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Online Offering
We now have four different offering options:
Monthly Pre-authorized Debit, One-Time Pre-authorized Debit, E-Transfer and Term Loan Instrument
To apply, please see the Offering Page.
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Daylight Savings Time begins on the coming Sunday, March 13.
Please turn your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night.
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Election of Deacons for 2022 - 2026
The following seven (7) nominees have agreed to the candidacy process and have been duly assessed as meeting the prescribed qualifications of a deacon. The names of these nominees are Gary Cao, Vincent Choi, Daniel Lau, Lawrence Leung, Douglas Mah, Harry Ng, Fred Yeung. There will be a “get to know the nominees” meeting on March 27 from 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm via Zoom. Please go to church website to register.
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ESC Board Games Night (is back!) – Saturday, March 19
Body Life Ministry is hosting an evening of friendly board games fun and conversations! There will be a variety of exciting board games to choose from. You will find us @ 685 ~ Third Floor Club House from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Hope you can join us! |
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ESC Spring Retreat – Friday, May 13 – Sunday, May 15 @ Muskoka Bible Centre ~ Registration is open!
A CLEAR AND COMPELLING CALL
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. [Romans 12:2]
Our speaker is Justin Galotti, senior pastor at West Toronto Baptist Church. We are looking forward to a great weekend of learning, fellowship, and fun.Accommodations are hotel-style rooms (2 queens). Five très plentiful and awesome meals are included!
Adult pp double: $195 ~ Adult pp triple: $170 ~ Adult pp quad: $157
Families: Please inquire with Body Life Ministry about family pricing. Register now!. Last day to register is April 3.
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Baptism in the ESC
We are anticipating baptism this spring, likely in April or May, with an observance that fully meets Covid-19 safety protocols.
Baptism Classes (a series of 4 online classes) have already begun. The dates are Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Feb 26, March 19, 26, April 9. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Pastor Richard a.s.a.p., rchoy@nycbc.ca or 416-223-3121 ext 27
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Worship Ministry Announcement
Anyone who is interested in getting involved in the Worship Team please come and talk with Bhagat, Evy or brother Jerry. We are particularly looking for a drummer, electric guitarist, bass player and piano player.
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Staff News
- Pastor David Yu away Jan 16 – April 15
- Pastor Brian Wong ministering Christ Commission Church Of Faith on March 13
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Prayer and Support for Ukraine
Please pray for peace, and also safety and relief in the rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis due to the invasion of Ukraine. May the Lord have mercy. If you wish to give to relief efforts, consider
- Fellowship Aid and International Relief (FAIR) Ukraine Refugee Crisis appeal working with refugees in Poland at https://www.fellowship.ca/blog/583/Ukraine-Refugee-Crisis
- Tearfund which works through the Mennonite Central Committee in Ukraine at https://tearfund.ca/ukraine/
- Chinese International Mission Canada (CIM). Find out more at https://www.cimcanada.org/ (watch for the Ukraine pop-up and appeal for House of Mercy. Note: tax receipts not available at this time).
- Canadian Red Cross at https://www.redcross.ca/ (The Government of Canada will match donations)
This announcement will be updated as more evangelical agencies on the ground in Ukraine appeal for aid.
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| Offering Report to Sunday, February 27, 2021 |
Offering
Report
Week 09 |
Weekly
Actual |
2022 YTD
Actual |
2022 Full Year Budget |
2021 YTD Actual |
| General |
10,240 |
192,871 |
1,866,100 |
201,373 |
| Expansion |
50 |
19,995 |
526,500 |
26,435 |
| Sub-Total |
10,290 |
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| Total |
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212,866 |
2,412,600 |
227,808 |
| Theological Education |
160 |
6,800 |
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10,030 |
| Thanksgiving Fund |
1,700 |
6,600 |
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10,487 |
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