Sunnyside Wesleyan ChurchSunnyside Wesleyan Church - One Church, Two Locations, Three Congregations

Miscellaneous Information
Sunnyside Wesleyan Church is a multi-site church: one church in two locations. For more information, please visit our website: www.sunnysidechurch.ca.
The Downtown location is at the Alumni Auditorium in the Jock Turcot University Centre on the University of Ottawa campus. The service time is Sunday at 10 a.m. (Map)
The Grosvenor location is at 58 Grosvenor Ave. The summer service time is 10 a.m. (Map)
Services in both locations usually last about 75 minutes.
If you wish to be removed from this mailing list, please e-mail office@sunnysidechurch.ca .
If you know someone who would like to be added to this mailing list, please have them send a note to office@sunnysidechurch.ca.
You may email Pastor Matthew (Downtown Site Pastor) at matthew.laker@sunnysidechurch.ca

Announcements

Blue Sky Meeting: Next Meeting Sat. May 26, 2012 @ 6:30 pm @ 2011 Saunderson Dr.

Prayer Walk: Meeting up just outside the Alumni Auditorium Wed. May 23, @7 pm.
Next Sunday : It is our privilege to have Allan Brown come and share Sunday May 27

Baptism Class: May 27 – Contact Pastor Matthew

2012 - Sliver Lake and Baptism: Sunday June 27

Downtown Site’s June 17^th Service: will move to Silver Lake Wesleyan Camp

Men’s Night: May 27^th @6pm in the GV Site Fellowship Hall

Re-Connect: @Silver Lake on June 1^st – 3^rd

The Laker’s – Small Group: Conversation and study about prev. Sunday’s sermon. Start’s May 22

Looking Forward to Sunday – May 17, 2012

marge — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:05:33 +0000

Looking Forward to Sunday, May 17th, 2012

By Darren Dicks

News

We had our annual business meeting this past Tuesday. Thank you to all who participated and brought dessert. The desserts sure looked good! I cannot say how they tasted! We had a good meeting celebrated God’s faithfulness to us this past year. We also elected and affirmed all who were nominated for various positions. So if you were nominated for a certain position for this coming year, be sure to look for your name in our annual report or in any of the respective schedules that will be posted.

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This Sunday at Grosvenor we are moving to our summer schedule. That means only having one worship service at 10:00am. We will run this schedule until September 2^nd. We will return to two services on September the 9^th. We do this because our numbers tend to go down over this time, as students return home, and many people will be away over various times throughout the summer. It makes sense to have one full service Sunday morning than running two that feel somewhat sparse.

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The downtown site also faces the same challenge, with students away and people vacationing. They feel the impact much more than we do. So here is an opportunity for you. I would invite you to plan to visit the downtown site a few Sundays this summer. Just pick one or two Sundays this summer and attend downtown. This will allow you to get a look firsthand on what is happening at our other site. You also will be serving them in a very simple way by showing up, and helping their services not feel so sparse.

Coming Up

As we move to one service you will see many new faces or people you may not have seen for a while as a result of those people attending the other service. May 27^th after the service we are hosting a healthy potluck. This is a great opportunity to meet some people from the service other than the one you regularly attend. The goal of the healthy potluck is to encourage us to eat in a healthier manner. So we ask that you would also bring the recipe along with your healthy dish. This way if people enjoy what they sample at the potluck, they can also have the recipe and at least plan to eat healthier. This is also a small way to help me in my comeback training!

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The 2close1 Thessalonians 2 Paul's Ministry to the Thessalonians 2:1 For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. 3 For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive, 4 but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts. 5 For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness. 6 Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ. 7 But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children. 8 So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us. 9 For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil: we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God. 10 You are witnesses, and God also, how holy and righteous and blameless was our conduct toward you believers. 11 For you know how, like a father with his children, 12 we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory. 13 And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers. 14 For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea. For you suffered the same things from your own countrymen as they did from the Jews, 15 who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove us out, and displease God and oppose all mankind 16 by hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles that they might be saved—so as always to fill up the measure of their sins. But God's wrath has come upon them at last! Paul's Longing to See Them Again 17 But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face, 18 because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan hindered us. 19 For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? 20 For you are our glory and joy. (ESV) close1 Thessalonians 2close1 Thessalonians 2 Paul's Ministry to the Thessalonians 2:1 For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. 3 For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive, 4 but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts. 5 For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness. 6 Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ. 7 But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children. 8 So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us. 9 For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil: we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God. 10 You are witnesses, and God also, how holy and righteous and blameless was our conduct toward you believers. 11 For you know how, like a father with his children, 12 we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory. 13 And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers. 14 For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea. For you suffered the same things from your own countrymen as they did from the Jews, 15 who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove us out, and displease God and oppose all mankind 16 by hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles that they might be saved—so as always to fill up the measure of their sins. But God's wrath has come upon them at last! Paul's Longing to See Them Again 17 But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face, 18 because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan hindered us. 19 For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? 20 For you are our glory and joy. (ESV) Paul's Ministry to the Thessalonians 2:1 For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. 3 For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive, 4 but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts. 5 For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness. 6 Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ. 7 But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children. 8 So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us. 9 For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil: we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God. 10 You are witnesses, and God also, how holy and righteous and blameless was our conduct toward you believers. 11 For you know how, like a father with his children, 12 we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory. 13 And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers. 14 For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea. For you suffered the same things from your own countrymen as they did from the Jews, 15 who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove us out, and displease God and oppose all mankind 16 by hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles that they might be saved—so as always to fill up the measure of their sins. But God's wrath has come upon them at last! Paul's Longing to See Them Again 17 But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face, 18 because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan hindered us. 19 For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? 20 For you are our glory and joy. (ESV) ^nd G.A.M.E. (God and Men Event) will also be happing May 27^th. We will be having a BBQ and Al Brown will be sharing. If anyone would like to play, there will be a ball hockey game in the church parking lot starting at 5pm; just bring a hockey stick and maybe gloves. If you are not inclined to play ball hockey, the BBQ is at 6pm. Feel free to bring along a board game to play afterwards.

Save the Date

The annual Church wide campout at Silver Lake is happening June 15-17. This is a great weekend for everyone. There are wide range of accommodations and activities that we all can enjoy. We also plan to have a baptismal service on the 17^th at the lake.

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If you are considering baptism, the campout at the lake is a great opportunity to be baptised. They will be one person from Downtown being baptised already. If you are thinking about, or want to explore it further we are having a baptismal class on June 3^rd after the service. Please contact me if you would like to attend.

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If you are following the Liturgical Calendar, you will be aware that today is Ascension Day. Ascension Day marks the 40 days after the resurrection of Jesus and comes 10 days before Pentecost. It marks the day Jesus was ascended into heaven. You can read about it in Acts 1:1-11closeActs 1:1-11 The Promise of the Holy Spirit 1:1 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. 4 And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; 5 for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” The Ascension 6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” 9 And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. 10 And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, 11 and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.” (ESV) closeActs 1:1-11closeActs 1:1-11 The Promise of the Holy Spirit 1:1 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. 4 And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; 5 for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” The Ascension 6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” 9 And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. 10 And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, 11 and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.” (ESV) The Promise of the Holy Spirit 1:1 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. 4 And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; 5 for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” The Ascension 6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” 9 And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. 10 And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, 11 and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.” (ESV) . This is an important day to mark, because we are promised that Jesus will one day return in the same way that he left. It reminds us that no matter what we face, it is temporary, because we remember the promise that Jesus is coming again. Our love, faith, hope, joy and salvation will be made complete when he returns. Ascension Day reminds us to look up – to look to Jesus and remember his promise and the hope of salvation. Ascension reminds us that we not only look forward to Sunday we look forward to Someday – the day when Christ returns. Ascension reminds us that no matter what are views are we keep looking up!

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This Sunday at Grosvenor

We are in the 7^th Sunday of the Easter season (officially runs until May 20^th the Sunday before Pentecost). This Sunday Mike Tapper will be speaking at Grosvenor. We also be celebrating communion. I hope you have a very enjoyable and restful long weekend.

Announcements

Baptism Class: Sunday June 3^rd @11am in the Grosvenor Room

2012 - Sliver Lake and Baptism: Sunday June 17

Downtown Site’s June 17^th Service: will move to Silver Lake Wesleyan Camp

Men’s Night: May 27^th @6pm in the GV Site Fellowship Hall

Healthy Potluck: After service on May 27^th (11am) in the Fellowship Hall

Re-Connect: @Silver Lake on June 1^st – 3^rd

Iron Chef Kids: May 22^nd – Starts at 6pm – 7:30pm in the Fellowship Hall

Communion is being held this Sunday

One Service: This Sunday @Grovenor Site. Service begins at 10am

Victoria Day: May 21^st. The office will be closed.

Being Downtown – May 10, 2012

marge — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:39:33 +0000

May 10, 2012 – Matthew Laker

:.being downtown.:

{a weekly e-letter to sunnyside wesleyan church’s downtown congregation}

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“in him we live and move and have our being.”

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Being Downtown.

This week as the rain comes down, the colours of nature seem to burst forth. The preacher in me just thought of some spiritual tie-ins there, but I will restrain myself. I do not have much to say this week, but there are a few things I do want to highlight and encourage you to get involved with:

Local Church Conference Tuesday May 15 6:30 @ 58 Grosvenor Ave. – Now you may be thinking, I am not a member, or why would I want to go to this? Let me give two reasons: One, it is a great space to hear about and understand Sunnyside from the perspective of the larger community that we are; and two, a dessert potluck is involved. It is a time to celebrate what God has been doing, the budget will be set for the new year, and leadership roles voted in. Hope to see you there.
Blue Sky Meetings – I would like to invite you to attend one of two meetings for a time to gather as a community and pray for direction, and a time to brainstorm and discuss direction for us as a community. How are we going to live out our mission statement? My hope is that from these meetings we can set some missional goals that will help us to uniquely reach our mission statement at the Downtown site. (May 12 or 26 @ 6:30 pm at 2011 Saunderson Drive.)
Baptism Group – Sign up today! May 27 after church there will be a baptism class. Why not take a moment and ask someone about their baptism story?
Take someone home for lunch after church one Sunday.

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As I said, I do not have much to say this week. So to close, here are some videos I have been watching that you might want to take a look at if you’ve got some time.

no link here – but I am working through Stargate SG1
A dramatic surprise on a Quiet Square.
Hula Hoop
Francis Chan – How not to make disciples
Serving the Poor
What is a Trader
Jeremy Camp – My Desire

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Downtown sermon

Miscellaneous Information
Sunnyside Wesleyan Church is a multi-site church: one church in two locations. For more information, please visit our website: www.sunnysidechurch.ca.
The Downtown location is at the Alumni Auditorium in the Jock Turcot University Centre on the University of Ottawa campus. The service time is Sunday at 10 a.m. (Map)
The Grosvenor location is at 58 Grosvenor Ave. The summer service time is 10 a.m. (Map)
Services in both locations usually last about 75 minutes.
If you wish to be removed from this mailing list, please e-mail office@sunnysidechurch.ca .
If you know someone who would like to be added to this mailing list, please have them send a note to office@sunnysidechurch.ca.
You may email Pastor Matthew (Downtown Site Pastor) at matthew.laker@sunnysidechurch.ca

Announcements

Local Church Conference & Dessert Potluck: May 15^th. Potluck begins at 6:30pm.

Baptism Group: May 27. Contact Pastor Matthew

Blue Sky Meeting: May 12th or 26^th @6:30pm. Contact Pastor Matthew

Iron Chef Kids: May 22 – GV Fellowship Hall. Starts @6pm. Contact Pastor Miranda

Mother’s Day: May 13^th

Men’s Night (GAME): May 27 @6:30pm in GV Fellowship Hall

Looking forward to Sunday – May 9, 2012

marge — Thu, 10 May 2012 01:01:38 +0000

Looking Forward to Sunday, May 9th, 2012

By Darren Dicks

News

I must apologise for leading you astray with some wrong information last week. I stated that we reduced our shortfall from approximately $24000 to $1200. That was wrong and I am sorry. We did not reduce our shortfall by that much. What I should have said is that we actually had a surplus of $1800 or so! I hope you will forgive me. I also hope you will come to the annual meeting this coming Tuesday to celebrate God’s faithfulness. We have a time of sharing, be discussing the budget for next year, and voting on various positions. We also will be celebrating with a dessert potluck starting at 6:30pm.

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I may have to refrain from dessert however. I manage to survive my debut for the Sunnyside Stingers and was able to walk off the field on my own steam. Unfortunately for the rest of the team I played more like a Stinker than a Stinger. So I am in training (cue the Rocky movie theme music) and no dessert for me! If you want to come and cheer us on, or sing Rocky theme music to inspire me to play better, the game is Friday at 6:30 here.

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Coming Up

As I write this the Kingswood University Chorale are setting up for their performance tonight at Grosvenor at 7:00pm. They are very energetic and excited. It promises to be a great concert! A love offering will be taken up for the chorale to help with travel costs. (I wonder if they will take requests for Rocky theme music???)

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We are moving to our summer schedule at Grosvenor starting May 20^th. That means only having one worship service at 10:00am. We will run this schedule until September 2^nd. We will return to two service on September the 9^th.

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Save the Date

The 2close1 Thessalonians 2 Paul's Ministry to the Thessalonians 2:1 For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. 3 For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive, 4 but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts. 5 For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness. 6 Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ. 7 But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children. 8 So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us. 9 For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil: we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God. 10 You are witnesses, and God also, how holy and righteous and blameless was our conduct toward you believers. 11 For you know how, like a father with his children, 12 we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory. 13 And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers. 14 For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea. For you suffered the same things from your own countrymen as they did from the Jews, 15 who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove us out, and displease God and oppose all mankind 16 by hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles that they might be saved—so as always to fill up the measure of their sins. But God's wrath has come upon them at last! Paul's Longing to See Them Again 17 But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face, 18 because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan hindered us. 19 For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? 20 For you are our glory and joy. (ESV) close1 Thessalonians 2close1 Thessalonians 2 Paul's Ministry to the Thessalonians 2:1 For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. 3 For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive, 4 but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts. 5 For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness. 6 Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ. 7 But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children. 8 So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us. 9 For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil: we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God. 10 You are witnesses, and God also, how holy and righteous and blameless was our conduct toward you believers. 11 For you know how, like a father with his children, 12 we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory. 13 And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers. 14 For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea. For you suffered the same things from your own countrymen as they did from the Jews, 15 who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove us out, and displease God and oppose all mankind 16 by hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles that they might be saved—so as always to fill up the measure of their sins. But God's wrath has come upon them at last! Paul's Longing to See Them Again 17 But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face, 18 because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan hindered us. 19 For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? 20 For you are our glory and joy. (ESV) Paul's Ministry to the Thessalonians 2:1 For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. 3 For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive, 4 but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts. 5 For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness. 6 Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ. 7 But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children. 8 So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us. 9 For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil: we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God. 10 You are witnesses, and God also, how holy and righteous and blameless was our conduct toward you believers. 11 For you know how, like a father with his children, 12 we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory. 13 And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers. 14 For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea. For you suffered the same things from your own countrymen as they did from the Jews, 15 who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove us out, and displease God and oppose all mankind 16 by hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles that they might be saved—so as always to fill up the measure of their sins. But God's wrath has come upon them at last! Paul's Longing to See Them Again 17 But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face, 18 because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan hindered us. 19 For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? 20 For you are our glory and joy. (ESV) ^nd G.A.M.E. (God and Men Event) will be happing May 27^th. We will be having a BBQ and Al Brown will be sharing. (I will be singing Rocky tunes!)

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This Sunday is Mother’s Day. That is your reminder if you forgot. Mother’s Day is has become a very commercial day with $16 billion or so spent annually to mark the occasion. When I consider that number I feel like perhaps I am either not spending enough to honour my mom or way too much! Mother’s Day has not always been this way. This is a long and varied history of celebrating mother’s. (You can read more here.) Even in the church there has been a tradition of honouring mothers. The history exists because mothers and mothering is so significant and vital to our lives. Yet Mother’s Day is not always a day of celebration for some. It can be a day of remembering, or mourning or even regret. Whatever your experience of mothering and Mother’s Day may be, God walks with you in it. I would encourage you as a church to rejoice with those who rejoice and mourn with those who mourn.

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This Sunday at Grosvenor

We are in the 6^th Sunday of the Easter season (officially runs until May 20^th the Sunday before Pentecost). This Sunday I will speaking at Grosvenor. I am continuing to work through the book of 1 John. This Sunday we will be looking at 1 John 5:1-6close1 John 5:1-6 Overcoming the World 5:1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome. 4 For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. 5 Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? Testimony Concerning the Son of God 6 This is he who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not by the water only but by the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. (ESV) close1 John 5:1-6close1 John 5:1-6 Overcoming the World 5:1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome. 4 For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. 5 Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? Testimony Concerning the Son of God 6 This is he who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not by the water only but by the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. (ESV) Overcoming the World 5:1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome. 4 For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. 5 Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? Testimony Concerning the Son of God 6 This is he who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not by the water only but by the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. (ESV) : Being a child of God. The Sunday School children will be singing a song to honour mothers, and we will praying for mothers in the service as well.

Announcements

The Chorale is performing tonight! May 9^th at GV Site. Starts @7pm

Annual Local Church Conference and Dessert Potluck: Potluck starts @6:30pm. Please bring a dessert to share

G.A.M.E. : Men’s Night – May 27^th in GV Felllowship Hall. Starts at 6:30

Healthy Potluck: May 27 – Between 9am and 11am service. Please bring a healthy dish and the recipe

Iron Chef Kids: May 22 – GV Fellowship Hall. Starts @6pm. Contact Pastor Miranda for more info.

Grosvenor Summer Service Schedule starts on May 20^th. One service at 10am

Mother’s Day: May 13^th

Looking Forward to Sunday – May 3, 2012

marge — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:29:11 +0000

Looking Forward to Sunday, May 3rd, 2012

By Darren Dicks

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As we enter our new fiscal year we have reason to celebrate and give thanks! We managed to reduce our $24000 shortfall to $1200. God answers prayer! Thank you for praying and for faithfully giving! If you would like to hear more about last year’s budget and this upcoming year’s, we will be having our annual church conference May 15^th. We will also be voting on the various leadership and service positions that need to be filled for us to function in the new year. The meeting will begin at 6:30pm with a dessert potluck! I think that is a great way to celebrate God’s faithfulness this past year!

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Brett Favre did it. Michael Jordan did it. I think I will do it. That’s right; I am coming out of retirement from my softball playing days and joining the Sunnyside Stingers this season. (For some reason there has not been as much media hype about my comeback). Our first game is this Friday at Britannia in the Ottawa Christian Softball League. The Stingers would appreciate your support if you want to come out and cheer us on! If you are in the medical field or physiotherapy field I would appreciate your support as I may be not able to leave the field!

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Coming Up

This Saturday morning will be an opportunity for you to get rid of things you may no longer need at home (things not people)! It is also an opportunity to find something you need. If you have things in good condition that you think other people might need/use (i.e. children’s clothes, toys household items, and sporting goods etc that are in good condition), we are having are swap meet. There will be tables set up where items can be displayed from 9:30-11:30. Whatever is not taken will be dropped off to a local charity immediately after the event. If you have a van and would be willing to take any leftovers please let Pastor Miranda or myself know.

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The Kingswood University Chorale will be performing at the Grosvenor site on Wednesday May 9 at 7:00pm. We would like to provide the chorale members (42 people) with supper and fellowship before they perform. If you would be interested in bringing a main course or salad please contact Pastor Gina or Pastor Miranda. You are also invited to stay, meet, and eat with the members of the chorale. A love offering will be taken up for the chorale to help with travel costs.

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Save the Date

The 2close1 Thessalonians 2 Paul's Ministry to the Thessalonians 2:1 For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. 3 For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive, 4 but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts. 5 For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness. 6 Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ. 7 But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children. 8 So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us. 9 For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil: we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God. 10 You are witnesses, and God also, how holy and righteous and blameless was our conduct toward you believers. 11 For you know how, like a father with his children, 12 we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory. 13 And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers. 14 For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea. For you suffered the same things from your own countrymen as they did from the Jews, 15 who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove us out, and displease God and oppose all mankind 16 by hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles that they might be saved—so as always to fill up the measure of their sins. But God's wrath has come upon them at last! Paul's Longing to See Them Again 17 But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face, 18 because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan hindered us. 19 For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? 20 For you are our glory and joy. (ESV) close1 Thessalonians 2close1 Thessalonians 2 Paul's Ministry to the Thessalonians 2:1 For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. 3 For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive, 4 but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts. 5 For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness. 6 Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ. 7 But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children. 8 So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us. 9 For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil: we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God. 10 You are witnesses, and God also, how holy and righteous and blameless was our conduct toward you believers. 11 For you know how, like a father with his children, 12 we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory. 13 And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers. 14 For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea. For you suffered the same things from your own countrymen as they did from the Jews, 15 who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove us out, and displease God and oppose all mankind 16 by hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles that they might be saved—so as always to fill up the measure of their sins. But God's wrath has come upon them at last! Paul's Longing to See Them Again 17 But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face, 18 because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan hindered us. 19 For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? 20 For you are our glory and joy. (ESV) Paul's Ministry to the Thessalonians 2:1 For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. 3 For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive, 4 but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts. 5 For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness. 6 Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ. 7 But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children. 8 So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us. 9 For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil: we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God. 10 You are witnesses, and God also, how holy and righteous and blameless was our conduct toward you believers. 11 For you know how, like a father with his children, 12 we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory. 13 And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers. 14 For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea. For you suffered the same things from your own countrymen as they did from the Jews, 15 who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove us out, and displease God and oppose all mankind 16 by hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles that they might be saved—so as always to fill up the measure of their sins. But God's wrath has come upon them at last! Paul's Longing to See Them Again 17 But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face, 18 because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan hindered us. 19 For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? 20 For you are our glory and joy. (ESV) ^nd G.A.M.E. (God and Men Event) will be happing May 27^th. We will be having a BBQ and Al Brown will be sharing.

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God has reminded me lately that He does answer prayer! We all know that, and we agree that it is true but often our experience is that God does not always answer prayer, when and how we want Him to. When this happens we can lose hope, even lose faith. We become discouraged. When that happens we can be reluctant to pray, or cease to have faith that God cares or hears us. I want to remind you today that He does. Here are some examples: At this time last year we were in a time of transition, several staff resigned. We prayed and God brought Pastor Matthew, and Pastor Miranda and Amy. We had a significant financial shortfall this year and we no longer do. Others have experienced healing physically, and relationally. Others have come to know God and His love for us through Jesus. God does answer prayer, so do not give up. Keep praying! And share with others when God does answer prayer. Encourage one another. We will take some time to do this as well at our annual meeting on May 15^th. Dessert will be one treat but this will be the real treat.

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This Sunday at Grosvenor

We are in the 5^th Sunday of the Easter season (officially runs until May 20^th the Sunday before Pentecost). This Sunday I will speaking at Grosvenor. I am continuing to work through the book of 1 John. This Sunday we will be looking at 1 John 3:16-24close1 John 3:16-24 16 By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. 17 But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? 18 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. 19 By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him; 20 for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything. 21 Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God; 22 and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. 23 And this is his commandment, that we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. 24 Whoever keeps his commandments abides in God, and God in him. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit whom he has given us. (ESV) close1 John 3:16-24close1 John 3:16-24 16 By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. 17 But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? 18 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. 19 By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him; 20 for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything. 21 Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God; 22 and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. 23 And this is his commandment, that we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. 24 Whoever keeps his commandments abides in God, and God in him. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit whom he has given us. (ESV) 16 By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. 17 But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? 18 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. 19 By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him; 20 for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything. 21 Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God; 22 and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. 23 And this is his commandment, that we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. 24 Whoever keeps his commandments abides in God, and God in him. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit whom he has given us. (ESV) . Love in Truth and Action.

Announcements

Swap Meet: May 5^th from 9:30am to 11:30am @GV Site

Faith at Home for Grandparents: May 6^th during the 9am service. Contact Pastor Miranda

The Kingswood University Chorale will be performing at GV Site on May 9^th @7pm

Church Conference & Dessert Potluck: May 15th (Dessert Potluck starts @6:30pm /mtg. @7pm

The Board meets on May 8^th @7pm in the Grosvenor site basement

Ukraine Missions Trip – needs members and prayers. To join this mission pls. contact Ellen Kelly

Baptism Group: May 27^th @12:30pm. Please contact Pastor Darren

One Service @10am starting May 20^that GV Site

Being Downtown – May 3, 2012

marge — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:05:05 +0000

May 3, 2012 – Matthew Laker

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{a weekly e-letter to sunnyside wesleyan church’s downtown congregation}

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Being Downtown May 3

I have the privilege of hearing many peoples’ stories. Stories about how the Spirit of God is at work in peoples’ lives and of how people are trying follow the Spirit’s leading. Stories regarding the challenges of everyday life and how to follow Jesus. Stories of people waiting for direction or open doors in regards to the future. Stories of people at a point in life of having to make choices. Stories of people who are carrying burdens for other people, and the stories they are living out.

One chapter in the story of the Downtown site closed this past week, with a new one beginning. Joel will be missed, and not just by my kids. In one way or another, Joel’s presence in our lives and his walk with God had an affect on all our stories. This is how the body of Christ works: Each person following Jesus, serving one another. In some ways a new chapter starts in the story of the Downtown site. Just as when we begin a new chapter in a book, we do not know fully what is ahead. However, in our story one thing is for certain. The Shepherd is within us, and the spirit of God is guiding us and at work amongst us. What role will you play in that story?

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Blue Sky Meeting

Our Mission at Sunnyside Wesleyan Church is to be a community of people who Encounter the love of God the Father; Enter entirely into the character of Jesus Christ; and Engage the world in the power of the Holy Spirit. I would like to invite the DT community to one of two Blue Sky Meetings. These meetings provide a time for us together with the Spirit of God to dream, and brainstorm about how we are going to uniquely realize our mission through the DT Site community. Through guided conversation we will reflect on what we are doing and where we need to go. From these conversations, we will develop 1-2 one-year, and 1-2 two-year mission goals to work towards as a community to help us accomplish our mission. You only need to come to one of the two meetings. For those who can not make it, we will work to provide another avenue for you to give input.
Dates:
Sat. May 12, 2012 @ 6:30 pm
Sat. May 26, 2012 @ 6:30 pm

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This Sunday we will be looking at 1 Corinthians 12close1 Corinthians 12 Spiritual Gifts 12:1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit. 4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; 6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. 7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8 For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are empowered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one inspanidually as he wills. One Body with Many Members 12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit. 14 For the body does not consist of one member but of many. 15 If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 16 And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would be the sense of hearing? If the whole body were an ear, where would be the sense of smell? 18 But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. 19 If all were a single member, where would the body be? 20 As it is, there are many parts, yet one body. 21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” 22 On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, 23 and on those parts of the body that we think less honorable we bestow the greater honor, and our unpresentable parts are treated with greater modesty, 24 which our more presentable parts do not require. But God has so composed the body, giving greater honor to the part that lacked it, 25 that there may be no spanision in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. 26 If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together. 27 Now you are the body of Christ and inspanidually members of it. 28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? 30 Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? 31 But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way. (ESV) close1 Corinthians 12close1 Corinthians 12 Spiritual Gifts 12:1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit. 4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; 6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. 7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8 For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are empowered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one inspanidually as he wills. One Body with Many Members 12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit. 14 For the body does not consist of one member but of many. 15 If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 16 And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would be the sense of hearing? If the whole body were an ear, where would be the sense of smell? 18 But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. 19 If all were a single member, where would the body be? 20 As it is, there are many parts, yet one body. 21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” 22 On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, 23 and on those parts of the body that we think less honorable we bestow the greater honor, and our unpresentable parts are treated with greater modesty, 24 which our more presentable parts do not require. But God has so composed the body, giving greater honor to the part that lacked it, 25 that there may be no spanision in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. 26 If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together. 27 Now you are the body of Christ and inspanidually members of it. 28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? 30 Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? 31 But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way. (ESV) Spiritual Gifts 12:1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit. 4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; 6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. 7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8 For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are empowered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one inspanidually as he wills. One Body with Many Members 12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit. 14 For the body does not consist of one member but of many. 15 If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 16 And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would be the sense of hearing? If the whole body were an ear, where would be the sense of smell? 18 But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. 19 If all were a single member, where would the body be? 20 As it is, there are many parts, yet one body. 21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” 22 On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, 23 and on those parts of the body that we think less honorable we bestow the greater honor, and our unpresentable parts are treated with greater modesty, 24 which our more presentable parts do not require. But God has so composed the body, giving greater honor to the part that lacked it, 25 that there may be no spanision in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. 26 If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together. 27 Now you are the body of Christ and inspanidually members of it. 28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? 30 Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? 31 But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way. (ESV) and spiritual gifts. What are spiritual gifts and what are their purposes? My hope is that everyone would know who they are in Christ, and they would discover their giftings and live them out. “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it” 1 Corinthians 12:27close1 Corinthians 12:27 27 Now you are the body of Christ and inspanidually members of it. (ESV) close1 Corinthians 12:27close1 Corinthians 12:27 27 Now you are the body of Christ and inspanidually members of it. (ESV) 27 Now you are the body of Christ and inspanidually members of it. (ESV) .

Future Worship Leader Role Update

This Sunday we will also have Jono Hamer-Wilson coming to lead the first part of the Service. Jono has been interviewing for the worship leader role at the DT site. We have asked that he come and be part of our morning service this coming Sunday. There will be further conversation with him the following week before a decision is made. I would ask that you pray for wisdom and direction for all involved in this process. Feel free to send me an email with any questions you may have, or to give feedback from the morning. (Please also know that he and his family will have to run off following Sunday’s service as he has some other work to tend to later that morning.)

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Announcements

Swap Meet: May 5^th from 9:30am to 11:30am @GV Site

The Kingswood University Chorale will be performing at GV Site on May 9^th @7pm

Blue Sky Meeting: Choose to attend May 12^th or May 26^th @6:30pm

Church Conference & Dessert Potluck: May 15th (Dessert Potluck starts @6:30pm /mtg. @7pm

The Board meets on May 8^th @7pm in the Grosvenor site basement

Ukraine Missions Trip – needs members and prayers. To join this mission pls. contact Ellen Kelly

Being Downtown April 26 2012

peter — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:40:16 +0000

thursday, april 26, 2012 – joel windle

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{a weekly e-letter to sunnyside wesleyan church’s downtown congregation}

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“in him we live and move and have our being.”

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one of the more recent boxes that has found its way ahead of me to my summer destination has been one filled with books. i’ve been told you can tell a lot about someone by the books they own, or at least by the books they’ve read. i find that i can tell a little more by the way people organize them.

yeah, by colour is cool i guess. if you haven’t tried geographically by the

protagonist’s– YAAGH! what’s with that creepy red baby?!
packing that box, pulling book after book off the shelf, i would find bookmark after bookmark still stuck in the middle somewhere, waiting for me to get back to it. that’s when i started thinking that maybe you might be able to tell someone by how they read a book.

not quite what i meant.
for instance, i will often put a book down and pick it up a year later. maybe never again. even if i liked the book a lot, and even if i was close to being finished. my all-time favourite book to read is “pilgrim at tinker creek” by annie dillard. i’ve read the first eight chapters again and again over the years, but at some point i’ll put it down, and when i pick it up again, i start at the beginning. i like knowing that there are stories and wisdom in there that i haven’t got to yet. that these old, trusted pages still have more to tell me.

what i was thinking about this week was my worst habit: the inevitable flip to the last page and reading of the last sentence. i know, i know, it’s shameful. i wish i could resist, but i just can’t. it’s not that i want to spoil anything, i just want to know the final scene, the ‘parting shot’, even if i don’t have enough information to make sense of it. i’m starting a new chapter in my life in a few short days, and i want nothing more than to know how it will all work out. where i will be. who i will be. and if i could just get a snapshot of my life in two years, i’m sure i’d see things i don’t quite understand. someone i haven’t met yet. or someone’s absence. things or people that are meaningful to me then but maybe unknown about now. events or circumstances i might be fearful of now but maybe prepared for by then. but there’s something soothing about knowing how things are going to turn out.

or, sometimes, it fills you with rage.
i think maybe that’s what happened to the apostle john when he was writing the book of revelation. God knows that people like me really want to know the last scene. there’s still a lot of life to live, a lot of history to go, but getting there is a lot more steady if i know things are ending with Jesus’ return. a lot of that book doesn’t make perfect sense to me right now, but i trust that it will. and that gives me hope, not just in the story, but in the author. with God in control, i know that no matter how confusing and twisted and unsure things get, it’s going somewhere well worth getting to. an ending that is not just perfect, but eternal.

it’s difficult to keep this in mind sometimes. good authors know that if they put a cliffhanger at the end of a chapter, you’ll be more likely to pick it up again soon. you want to know what happens. i sometimes wonder if the story’s main character feels the same way. i’m sure between chapters of harrowing adventure and bewildering circumstance, he could use a breather, right? but that’s not how it works with us. time keeps moving, and chapters come one after the next. as i’m moving, i don’t have many answers about how this will end up. but i am glad that after everything is said and done, and i mean everything, i have a God who has let me sneak a read of the last page.

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here are a few announcements from miranda:

Swap Meet:
If you have things in good condition that you think other people might need/use or if there are things that you need please come to the church on Saturday May 5 for a swap meet. There will be tables set up where items can be displayed from 9:30-11:30. Suggested items include kids toys, clothing, sports equipment, dishes, etc. Whatever is not taken will be dropped off to a local charity immediately after the event. If you have a van and would be willing to take any leftovers please let Pastor Miranda or Pastor Darren know.

Chorale:
The Kingswood University Chorale will be performing at the Grosvenor site on Wednesday May 9 at 7:00pm. We would like to provide the chorale members (42 people) with supper and fellowship before they perform. If you would be interested in bringing a main course or salad please contact Pastor Gina or Pastor Miranda. You are also invited to stay, meet, and eat with the members of the chorale. A love offering will be taken up for the chorale to help with travel costs.

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i hope to see you on sunday. my dad will be there, so you should totally swarm him when you’re greeting people before the morning announcements. i’ll be preaching on john 10:11-18, “the good shepherd,” and i will be accepting enjoy-the-drive high-fives after the service.

Links

Miscellaneous Information
Sunnyside Wesleyan Church is a multi-site church: one church in two locations. For more information, please visit our website: www.sunnysidechurch.ca.
The Downtown location is at the Alumni Auditorium in the Jock Turcot University Centre on the University of Ottawa campus. The service time is Sunday at 10 a.m. (Map)
The Grosvenor location is at 58 Grosvenor Ave. The summer service time is 10 a.m. (Map)
Services in both locations usually last about 75 minutes.
If you wish to be removed from this mailing list, please e-mail office@sunnysidechurch.ca .
If you know someone who would like to be added to this mailing list, please have them send a note to office@sunnysidechurch.ca.
You may email Joel Windle (Downtown Worship Pastor) at joel.windle@sunnysidechurch.ca.

Announcements

Best Years! May 3^rd at 10:30am in the Grosvenor Basement/Fellowship Hall

Swap Meet – May 5^th from 9:30am to 11:30am in the Grosvenor Basement/Fellowship Hall

Woman’s Day Apart – April 27 – 28 @Milliken Wesleyan Church. Contact Jill Davis

Rock the River: FM419 Evangelism Training f/Youth – May 4^th – 5^th @Bethel Pentecostal Ch.

Kingswood University Chorale: May 9th at 7:00pm @GV Site

If you could make a main dish or a salad for the Chorale on May 9^th pls contact P. Gina or P. Miranda

Ukraine Missions Trip – needs members and prayers. To join this mission pls. contact Ellen Kelly

Blue Sky Meeting: DT outreach envisioning. Choose to attend May 12^th or May 26^th @6:30pm

Looking Forward to Sunday, April 26, 2012

marge — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:55:46 +0000

Looking Forward to Sunday, April 26^th, 2012

By Darren Dicks

News

I am writing LFTS this week as Pastor Brent officially started his sabbatical this past Monday. He will be away until the 18^th of June. Please continue to pray for rest and renewal for Pastor Brent. Please pray for the rest of the staff as we endeavour to keep the church running while he is away.

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This is also Joel Windle’s last Sunday in his official role as Worship Leader Downtown. It has been a great privilege to work with Joel and get to know him better – and his sense of humour! You will be missed Joel, but we pray God’s richest blessings on your future endeavours!

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This is the last Sunday in our fiscal year. We have had good offering so far this month and we have been able to make a small dent in our deficit situation. We still have a ways to go. Continue to pray for our finances. Thank you so much for your faithful giving!

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Coming Up

If you are a student and are still in town and would like to celebrate end of exams , you can do that tonight at the church from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The End of Exams Student Celebration Dinner/ Potluck for BOTH the downtown location and the Grosvenor site (in the church basement). ALL ARE WELCOME (even if you aren’t a student and would just like to play games, hang out, meet new people and be in fellowship with one another). If it is not too late, they would kindly appreciate any food donations.

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If you have things in good condition that you think other people might need/use or if there are things that you need, please come to the church on Saturday, May 5 for a swap meet. There will be tables set up where items can be displayed from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Suggested items include kids’ toys, clothing, sports equipment, dishes, etc. Whatever is not taken will be dropped off to a local charity immediately after the event. If you have a van and would be willing to take any leftovers please let Pastor Miranda or Pastor Darren know.

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The Kingswood University Chorale will be performing at the Grosvenor site on Wednesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. We would like to provide the chorale members (42 people) with supper and fellowship before they perform. If you would be interested in bringing a main course or salad please contact Pastor Gina or Pastor Miranda. You are also invited to stay, meet, and eat with the members of the chorale. A love offering will be taken up for the chorale to help with travel costs.

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Views

There is much ado about expectations and belief these days. We expect warmer weather in the spring and the weather in March led us to believe that would be the case for April. Not so fast, said the snowfall this past Monday! The Senators were expected to place last in the Eastern conference in the NHL but now are rallying to “believe!” that they can take down the 1^st place New York Rangers in the 1^st round of the playoffs. Students may be surprised by results in their respective courses, either getting a mark higher or lower than expected. Often in life we can experience a disconnect from what we believe or expect and what is real. This can be good news or very sad news, depending on the circumstances. This holds true for our faith as well. Yet in all of our joys and sorrows we can be certain that God walks with us through them. He is in control and can see us through any disappointment and rejoices with us in our unexpected blessings.

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This Sunday at Grosvenor

We are in the 4^th Sunday of the Easter season (officially runs until May 20^th the Sunday before Pentecost). This Sunday Al Brown will speaking at Grosvenor. Al serves with Compasio in Thailand. He and he family have been back in Canada for the past year, and will be heading back to Thailand this summer. It will be a Sunday to look forward to!

Announcements

Best Years! May 3^rd at 10:30 a.m. in the Grosvenor Basement/Fellowship Hall

Swap Meet – May 5^th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Grosvenor Basement/Fellowship Hall

Faith at Home for Grandparents – May 6^th during the 9 a.m. service

Woman’s Day Apart – April 27–28 @Milliken Wesleyan Church. Contact Jill Davis

Rock the River: FM419 Evangelism Training for Youth – May 4^th – 5^th @Bethel Pentecostal Church

Kingswood University Chorale: May 9th at 7 p.m. @ Grosvenor site

If you could make a main dish or a salad for the Chorale on May 9^th please contact Pastor Gina or Pastor Miranda

Ukraine Missions Trip – needs members and prayers. To join this mission please contact Ellen Kelly

Being Downtown April 19 2012

peter — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:33:22 +0000

April 19, 2012 – Matthew Laker

:.being downtown.:

(a weekly e-letter to Sunnyside Wesleyan Church’s Downtown Congregation)

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“In him we live and move and have our being.”

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Wednesday morning before getting into the office I checked out part of the Rideau River and a possible fishing area. I did get to see what looked like to be a bass, most likely 1.5 lbs. Yes I know to those non-fishing people you may not care, but for me I get excited. I love to watch God’s creation, and find myself instinctively praying as I walked the bank of the river. Yes there was city around, but in this spot it was just a quiet moment. For me, being in such moments helps in aligning my spirit with God’s spirit. For me, getting out into creation is one of the ways I connect with God.

How about yourself ? What are ways that you connect with God’s spirit within you? Scripture teaches God’s spirit dwells within us. Aligning ourselves with God’s Spirit can never be done on our own, and never without effort from us. The cross has opened the way for us to God, now we must respond to his call.

Currently the Downtown site finds itself in transition again. Joel will be moving on and we are looking at candidates for a new worship leader role. Then there is the seasonal transition, many students are transitioning to summer mode, going home, or to work. Some students I know are continuing to study while others will be graduating. For some in the city their job is a concern as well. In light of the transitions let me encourage you to consider ways you can serve in the life of the church, the kingdom of God. You are a vital member of the body of Christ. Yes we are always in need of more people to serve in areas of music, greeting, small group leaders, sacred space team, outreach team, children’s ministry, communications, etc. in the life of the church. Where might you be able to serve? If you are interested this is a great time to get involved.

Let me also challenge you on how you might impact those you are around every day for the Kingdom of God. God has given you a platform where you are, how will you use that to show the ways of Jesus?

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Next Wednesday April 25, 2012 we have our prayer walk and will be meeting at 7 pm. We will meet just outside the Alumni Auditorium – where we meet on Sundays and go from there. Send me a note if you are coming.

Also this Sunday from 2-5 pm a fondue party in honour of Joel. Please bring a fruit that would go well with chocolate fondue (which is pretty much any fruit – the more unusual the better and your lovely selves for an afternoon of goodness, as we wish Joel well on the next step. The location is 109-1285 Cahill Drive, Ottawa (Bus routes).

P.S.

I found this old file I had called Spiritual Pathways. It is just a tool but perhaps it will be useful in your finding the ways you best connect with God. This chart goes with it.

Links

Miscellaneous Information
Sunnyside Wesleyan Church is a multi-site church: one church in two locations. For more information, please visit our website: www.sunnysidechurch.ca.
The Downtown location is at the Alumni Auditorium in the Jock Turcot University Centre on the University of Ottawa campus. The service time is Sunday at 10 a.m. (Map)
The Grosvenor location is at 58 Grosvenor Ave. The summer service time is 10 a.m. (Map)
Services in both locations usually last about 75 minutes.
If you wish to be removed from this mailing list, please e-mail office@sunnysidechurch.ca .
If you know someone who would like to be added to this mailing list, please have them send a note to office@sunnysidechurch.ca.
You may email Joel Windle (Downtown Worship Pastor) at joel.windle@sunnysidechurch.ca.

Announcements

April 25th Downtown Prayer Walk: meeting just outside the alumni auditorium @7pm

Ukraine Missions Trip – needs members and prayers. To join this mission pls. contact Ellen Kelly

Sunnyside Softball! – To sign up for this season contact Geoff Grimwood.

Woman’s Day Apart – April 27 – 28 @Milliken Wesleyan Church. Contact Jill Davis

Rock the River: FM419 Evangelism Training f/Youth – May 4^th – 5^th @Bethel Pentecostal Ch.

Kingswood University Chorale: May 9th at 7:00pm @GV Site

If you could make a main dish or a salad for the Chorale on May 9^th pls contact P. Gina or P. Miranda

End of Exams Student Potluck: GV Apr 25^th, 6:00 – 7:30pm. To donate a dish pls contact Tasha Riddell

Pastor Brent is on Sabbatical starting April 23^rd.

Fondue Party in honour of Joel: This Sun @P. Gina’s from 2 – 5pm. pls bring a fruit to 109-1285 Cahill Dr.

Being Downtown April 12 2012

peter — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:23:25 +0000

April 12, 2012 – Matthew Laker

:.being downtown.:

(a weekly e-letter to Sunnyside Wesleyan Church’s Downtown Congregation)

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“In him we live and move and have our being.”

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This is one of the weeks where there is not much to say. There has been much going on in the life of the church in leading up to Easter and the weekend itself. For many of the students the term is wrapping up and plans are being made. To the students: be sure to let us know where you are going this summer, and let’s stay in contact. My Easter weekend was busy as we enjoyed celebrating the resurrection, dinner with friends and family and our kids birthday.

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This coming Sunday is communion and as well we want to celebrate those who are graduating. We will also be blessed to have Pastor Brent come and bring the teaching. It will be a great morning.

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As far as events downtown – be sure to book Wednesday, April 25 at 7 pm for a prayer walk. We will meet just outside of the auditorium where we meet on Sunday mornings.

The next game night is Monday, April 23, 2012 at 7ish and meets in the hall outside of the auditorium and then they head upstairs to the cafeteria.

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Up and Coming Short Term Missions: Ukraine

This is the 6th year that Sunnyside folks will be heading to the Ukraine to run a day camp in a small village called Kremidovka and to serve in ministries for street kids and young women in Odessa.

The trip dates will be approximately from Aug. 11-25th, but will be finalized when tickets are booked.
The Current needs are for prayer, and team members. Fundraising for the trip will being soon.

If you are interested or want more information, contact Ellen Kelly – Team Leader hm.(613) 738-5388 or ekelly@chebucto.ca

Links