Conflict: In Your Anger Do Not Sin

PODCAST

We all feel anger sometimes. We need to make sure to check our reasons and not even let righteous anger fester and poison our souls!

Scripture: Col 3:1-10

(Recorded April 28, 2024)

Budget Presentation Meeting

Special Budget Presentation Meeting

In our Annual General Meeting this year, we presented and got approval for an Interim Budget for 2024. We are now ready to present our Final Buget for 2024.

Now that we have said good-bye to The Reach and hello to Pastor Dave, we have a much better veiw of our costs for the remainder of the year. We are convening a Special Congregational Meeting to present, review and vote on the the final budget for this year.

Sunday, May 26 at 12:00 p.m.
Fallingbrook Heights Baptist Church at the Centre, Birchcliff Room

Your vote matters. Please plan to attend or assign your proxy to ensure your voice is heard.

Growing Through Grief and Loss

PODCAST

Jesus himself experienced grief and loss. Through his submission to the Father, he wasn’t led around suffering, but was lead to life through suffering to resurrection.

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-9

(Recorded April 21, 2024)

Mission Trip to Visit Los Cabos Kids

Mission Trip Information Meeting

(Meeting Date UPDATED)

Fallingbrook Heights Baptist Church at the Centre is thrilled to announce a super-exciting mission trip opportunity for 2024! It’s going to be an epic journey to La Paz, located on the beautiful Sea of Cortez, and we want YOU to be a part of it!

You are invited to attend an information session to tell you all about this Mission trip.
When: Friday, April 19 at 7 pm
Where: At the Wiebe residence
Please RSVP (below)

We will be visiting one of our mission partners in Mexico – Feeding Los Cabos Kids – that reaches children in some of the poorest areas around Los Cabos.  We will be working together to share God’s love, not only by bringing food, clothing and other donations, but just by spending interacting with the kids.

We have also partnered with a local church in La Paz to provide additional opportunities for spiritual and practical experiences with outreaches to the poor around the city.

Come and join us on April 19th and learn more about this mission, what we will be doing and how you can be part of the mission team.

Blessings,

Patricia Griffin
Missions Chair

DOXA Day Camps for 2024

REGISTER TODAY

DOXA Day Camp is dedicated to the care of children and families in Scarborough. Our team of Summer staff work hard to provide a well-rounded program, including sports, arts, experiences and bible lessons, for children entering grades 1-8 in September 2024.

​Camp weeks run from July 8 – August 6, 2024 from 9:00am – 3:00pm.
One week of camp is $110.00 per child.

​DOXA Day Camp Locations:

  • Bridletowne Park Church (Warden & Finch)
  • St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Scarborough (McCowan & Lawrence)
  • St. Clair Evangelical Missionary Church (Victoria Park Ave & St. Clair Ave. East)

Registration LINK (click here)

The Humanity of Grief and Loss

PODCAST

In our culture, we tend to suppress uncomfortable feelings like grief and loss.  But the Bible models taking these feelings, and the experiences that cause them, to God so that, through them, God can draw us closer to Him and shape our character to be more like His.

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-6; 142:1-7

(Recorded April 14, 2024)

Stayner Camp – This Spring

Speaker – Amanda DenBok – Amanda joins us for her second year, and will be sharing from the book of Luke. She will challenge us in how we can glorify God with our time, talents, and treasures.

Ladies Spring Retreat (at Stayner Camp)

An opportunity for ladies to get away for a weekend to rest, relax and refresh!

What To Expect

  • An amazing speaker
  • Time to relax
  • Renew and make new friendships
  • Delicious food
  • Laughter

Details
Large Group Sessions are Friday 7 PM, Saturday 10 AM and Saturday 6:30 PM

Stay for Two Nights includes Friday & Saturday Night accommodation, plus breakfast/lunch/dinner Saturday and brunch Sunday.

  • Two Nights, Meals, Plus:
    • Lodge Accommodates: $210*
    • Cabin Accommodations: $160*

Stay for One Night includes Friday Night accommodation, plus breakfast/lunch/dinner on Saturday

  • One night, meals, plus:
    • Lodge Accommodations: $160*
    • Cabin Accommodations: $125*
  • Sessions, meals, but no accommodations: $110*
  • Sessions only, no meals: $75*
  • Saturday only, includes lunch & dinner: $75*

*All prices subject to HST

Retreat is 40% Sold – REGISTER NOW (click here)

The Wilderness

Welcome Rev. David Williams!

This week marks an exciting milestone as we extend a warm welcome to Pastor Dave Williams, who joins us for his inaugural Sunday as our pastor. We’re eager to embark on this journey together, embracing his guidance and wisdom as we navigate this transitional period in our congregation.

PODCAST

The first week after Easter, often referred to as the Easter Octave, is a time of joy and celebration as we commemorate Jesus’ triumph over sin and death through resurrection. Despite this joy, we acknowledge the possibility of facing wilderness experiences, as Jesus did after his baptism. Pastor Dave’s message, “The Wilderness,” explores Jesus’ temptation in Mark 1:12-13. Just as Jesus emerged strengthened, we too can overcome. In Mark 1:35-37, Jesus prioritizes prayer despite demands. Let’s renew our commitment to prayer and trust in God’s provision during the Easter Octave, resisting temptation. Easter assures us that in the wilderness, Christ sustains and guides us, leading us to abundant life.

(Recorded April 7, 2024)

Easter Schedule

Easter Celebrations for 2024

  • Palm Sunday – March 24 – In Person at the BCC* – 10:30 am
    • with Pastor David McCleary
  • Wednesday Prayer – March 27 – Online with Google Meet**** – 9:50 to 11:00 am
  • Holy Week
    • March 28 (Maundy Thursday)
      – No Service at the BCC*.  Please worship at the church of your choice.
    • March 29 (Good Friday)
      – You are invited to attend St. Clair Evangelical Missionary Church***
      Worship at 11:00 am
  • Easter Sunrise Service – March 31 – Rosetta McClain Gardens – 6:45 am
    (A Celebration of the brilliant truth of resurrection)
    Followed by continental breakfast at The Reach** – 7:30 am
  • Easter Sunday Service – March 31 – In Person at the BCC* – 10:30 am
    • with Pastor David McCleary

Notes
*The BCC is the Birchmount Community Centre, at 93 Birchmount Road
**The Reach is Located at 1666 Kingston Road
***St. Clair Evangelical Missionary Church, at 3113 St. Clair Avenue E. , Toronto, ON
****Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ufw-vvvs-mhi
(join for even 5-10 minutes as able)

 

Iron to Iron Mentorship Workshop

We are excited to kick off Iron to Iron Mentorship initiative with a Mentoring Workshop!

A mentoring relationship is an intentional relationship between two people: a mentor (ie: an older or more experienced person), and a mentee (ie: a younger or less experienced person). The purpose of Christian mentorship is to leverage the experience and spiritual maturity of the mentor for the spiritual growth of the mentee.

To kick off this endeavor, we are holding a Mentoring Workshop Saturday January 6th, 12 noon to 3 pm with Christian walk, Church & Life mentors Mel & Susan Finlay.

Location: The Reach – 1666 Kingston Rd, Toronto

Lunch will be served from noon to 1 pm; the workshop will begin at 1 pm.

You have what it takes to be a Mentor or a Mentee.

If you are interested in learning more about mentorship, being a mentor or having a mentor, OR to sign up for the Mentoring Workshop, please contact me for more information. You do not have to commit to Iron to Iron Mentorship in order to attend this great workshop.

Blessings,

Bethany Thornton
Deacon, FHBCatc
416-522-5755
bethany@churchatthecentre.com