We’re Glad You’re Here Our church family is delighted that you have joined us to worship today! So that we may know you better, please take a few moments to fill out this tear off & put it in the offering plate. Again, we express an enthusiastic welcome and we encourage you to visit again soon. May God bless you richly! Connection Date: __________________________ Mr. Mrs. Ms. _____________________ Address: _______________________ City: Our Vision People in relationship with Christ and their community Our Core Values (MC3 DNA) ~ Biblical Faithfulness and Prayer ~ ~ Authenticity ~ ~ Joyful Worship ~ ~ Engagement In Church And Community ~ ~ Leadership Development ~ ________________________ Postal Code: ____________________ Phone: _________________________ E-mail: _________________________ Age Group: 13-17 18-25 26-35 36-49 50-59 60-69+ Meadow Creek Community Church ~ MC3 Meeting Sundays at 11:30 a.m. South Gate Presbyterian Church 120 Clarendon Avenue, Hamilton Office Mailing Address 120 Clarendon Avenue, Hamilton, ON L9A 3A4 Number of Children at Home: _______ (905) 387-5457 – Fax (905) 387-7478 Names & Ages: ___________________ pastor@meadowcreekchurch.ca team@meadowcreekchurch.ca www.meadowcreekchurch.ca _______________________________ Please check the applicable boxes First-time visit New to the area Ministry Team Rev. Raj Sandhu (Sr. Pastor) .................................... 905-578-2450 Barb Lee (Office Administrator/Assistant to Pastor)...... 905-578-0842 Carol McCready (Congregational Care/Counselling) .… 905-318-3041 Returning visitor Add my contact info. to your directory How did you hear about us? __________ A member of the Associated Gospel Churches of Canada March 15, 2015 Sunday Celebration Congregational Happenings March 15, 2015 Plugs A few words about current happenings Tithes & Offerings Give freely to God Sermon Title: “The GOD of Second Chances” Pastor Raj Sandhu Housekeeping Items ~ Please be in your seats by 11:29 a.m. & keep movement in & out of the service to a minimum. *Please turn off cell phones and pagers during worship. Thank you! Fragrance Alert MCCC strives to ensure the comfort of the entire congregation by encouraging a fragrance free environment Nursery Care ~ Available for children during the service. Children’s Church ~ Children will be dismissed during the service. Sunday School/Nursery Today our Nursery Leaders are: Rebecca N., Barb C., Jhonny B. Next Week (March 22) our Leaders are: Rebecca N., Gillian C., Susan H. For Your Information Easter Weekend Coming Up: MC3 sings Listen & participate in celebration of God’s goodness through song (Worship – led by Chad Pilon) For Your Information JESUS MAKES HEADLINES Jesus lived thousands of years ago, yet He still makes headlines today. No other figure in history has had so much publicity…good or bad. So what is it about him that keeps people talking? And what does His provocative life have to do with you, today? Explore the life of Jesus in this mini Easter series beginning next Sunday: Messages include: The God of Second Chances Have I Got a Surprise For You! An Entrance We'll Never Forget and Not What Anyone Expected The Answer is Easter Join us and bring family and friends to this life changing series! Our Ministry Focus today is: Congregational Care Meadow Creek’s vision is “People in relationship With Christ & their community.” One of our core values is “Genuine love for people.” Our Congregational Care team is lead by Carol McCready. If you would like to be a part of the team by preparing a meal, being on the prayer chain or being part of visitation, please contact ... Carol McCready at 905.318.3141 Sincere Sympathy Our sincere condolences go to Jewel & Gary Spencer, Kay Smith & family on the loss of Jewel’s brother (Jim Smith) this past week. Prayer Chain Please contact Carol McCready @ 905 318-3041. If you have an urgent request or you’d like to be on the prayer chain. Join us for a combined Good Friday Service with Faith Gospel, Garside and Hill Park Churches. 668 Upper Wentworth St. LUNCH to follow! and Invite to Our Bible Study Led by Easter Sunday Service Pastor Raj & Sandi Kennedy Next session: Wednesday March 18th 7p.m. in the boardroom, 120 Clarendon Men’s Ministry Service will be at Hill Park Bible Church Friday April 3rd at 10:30 a.m. Names of People to Pray for Next session: Saturday March 21st 8a.m. here at 120 Clarendon 1.) 2.) Talk It Over Be sure to join us on Easter Sunday as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord. Please Prayerfully Consider a Special Easter offering! Easter Sunday service, will be at South Gate Church at 11:30 am Led by Andrew & Tania Hernandez Next session: Friday March 27th 7p.m. @ the Hernandez home The Hope Project: Garside Bible Church is raising funds for The Hope Project and are hosting a Bowl-a-thon ... 3.) 4.) 5.) Saturday April 11th 10am to noon at Splitsville Entertainment If you would like to help & bowl with them, please call Pastor Doug Ralph at 289-237-6532 6.) Be sure to invite friends and family! April 12th is our ‘Miracle Sunday’ We have a special speaker coming on April 12th from City Kidz. Please come prepared to give, this is our only giving during the year to City Kidz & they are one of the missions we support as a church. Shepherd’s Care Carol McCready is available for counselling. Please call the office or email Carol @ carolmccready@live.com S.D.C. Retreat: Your S.D.C. team (Spiritual Development Council) will be away this coming Friday evening to Sat. late afternoon spending much time in prayer and planning for Meadow Creek. Christian Salvage Mission’s Annual Banquet Date: Saturday April 18th Location: Naum Macedonian Hall 1150 Stone Church Rd. Hamilton Refreshments: 4:30 p.m. Dinner at 5:00 p.m R.S.V.P. by Thurs. Apr.9 = 905-574-3334 Please bring non-perishable food items for the wood bin at the back for Neighbour to Neighbour (N2N) they are in great need of rice at this time. We need 2 volunteers to help with running the laptop & projector with Easy Worship - 1 day a month, Sunday mornings – please call the church office if you are interested! 905.387.5457 ___________________________________ Please be in your seats by 11:29 a.m. When our service begins – the side doors will be locked for security purposes, but the main sanctuary door will be open. Thank you for your co-operation. Did you miss last weeks service? Check out our website & get caught up! Our sermons are on there! www.meadowcreekchurch.ca