Dear RAC Family,
 
We praise God for the end of another week and for His faithfulness. What a great week we have had reflecting on the second Messianic miracle, after Sunday's message, as we get closer to Easter.

We have new updates and opportunities to tell you about!

DISCIPLESHIP AND MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Family Movie Night Tonight

Friday, March 17, 7 pm, RAC Auditorium
Join us for a FREE night out for the whole family with an inspirational, faith-filled family movie with popcorn/snacks, and prize giveaways too! Join us tonight, March 17 from 7-8:45pm in the auditorium (doors open at 6:45pm).  Feature Film:  'The Girl Who Believes In Miracles'. Open to all ages, so invite your family and friends and get ready for a great night out! Please help us gage how many to prepare for by registering HERE.

Wonderfully Made Dress Drive 

Collecting Dresses until Sunday, March 19, Lobby or Church Office
"Wonderfully Made" Dress Drive is part of an initiative in collaboration with our Young Adults Ministry, where we are collecting gently used dresses of all sizes, jewelry, and accessories that will be gifted to young women in our community to help them prepare for prom, weddings, or other special occasions. Donations can be left on Sunday with Ruby Isaac, Marilyn Spagnolo, Theresa Catania or Solange Werners. For further inquiries, please email church@rexdalealliance.ca.

Baklava & Coffee Mingle

Sunday, March 19, 11:30 am, Church Lobby
Please join us after the morning service and mingle over Baklava and coffee!

The Praxis

Sundays, March 19 & 26, 8:15 am, Welcome Centre
All are welcome to join us at The Praxis, happening on Sunday mornings throughout the month! We are a group of apprentices of Jesus seeking to be conformed to His likeness through spiritual formation practices. There will be coffee and muffins, too! Lead by Lynnette Missiuna: lynnette.missiuna@gmail.com.

Call for Neighbourhood Connections Volunteers

Tuesday Mornings, Rexdale Alliance Church
Neighbourhood Connections started having hot lunches this month and the attendance has been higher than expected. This past Tuesday we served about 80 people and gave out 90 food baskets! The new format requires a few more volunteers. So, if anyone is free on Tuesday mornings, and willing to help serve the local community, please reach out to Pastor Paul at plarocque@rexdalealliance.ca.

Youth Laser Tag Party

Friday, March 24, 7-9:30 pm, RAC
On Friday, March 24, "Lazer-Tag-To-Go" (www.lazertagtogo.com) will be hosting a laser tag party for Youth, here at RAC! Complete with lights, sound and fog, this will be a super fun time for you and your friends! The cost is $5 at the door and for each friend you bring, you get $1 off your admission. For more information, please contact youth@rexdalealliance.ca.

Young Adults Retreat Day

Saturday, March 25, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm, St. John's York Mills Church
Our retreat this Spring is following the Alpha Day structure since we've been in the Alpha Series. Join us for a day focused on the Holy Spirit. We'll worship, watch several videos, have time for discussion and prayer, enjoy a nature walk, and eat together. Let us know if you need a ride! Please REGISTER.

Impactus Workshop for Men

Saturday, March 25, 8-11 am, Grace Chinese Gospel Church of North York, 201 Temp Ave, North York (between Finch and Steels)
Attention men 18+! Impactus is running a workshop on "Building Authentic Friendships" and we are inviting all men to attend! The event includes breakfast and will be lead by Bill Inness, National Community Relations Manager for Impactus/Promise Keepers Canada. Men, this is a timely topic. We need people to give attention and take leadership in this area. Men often find themselves doing Christian life on their own without the experience, mentorship and support of a band of brothers or the opportunity to mentor others. The cost is only $20. Please reach out to Alan Hayhoe, our church sign-up representative, to pay or contact rexmen@rexdalealliance.ca, and please register HERE.

Free Dress Shop & Café for Young Women

Saturday, April 1, 7 pm, RAC
Invitation to all our "Wonderfully Made" Young Adults women (17-35): We want to invite you to our FREE (that’s right, free!) Dress Shop & Café on April 1 at 7pm. Feel free to invite your friends as well. See you at the café!

The Quiz Team Needs Your Help

"Quote-A-Thon" Sunday, April 2, 11:30 am, RAC Youth Centre
Our next quiz meet is in May at Joy Bible Camp. To help cover the cost of this quiz meet, we will be having a "quote-a-thon" on April 2. Consider sponsoring one or all of our teens to encourage their memorizing. You can sign up to sponsor our kids HERE.

We also invite prayer partners to walk alongside our teens as they continue to store God’s Word in their hearts, and for wisdom for our coaches to be able to shepherd well. Contact the Bible Quizzing Team at quizzing@rexdalealliance.ca to receive regular updates on what our Quizzing Team is up to and how you can pray.

ECD Good Friday Youth Rally

Friday, April 7, 6-9 pm, Bayview Glen Church
Join students from across the GTA & beyond as we meet to celebrate Jesus and the real story of Easter. Prepare to be amazed, moved and encouraged as speaker Mike Gordon brings the message of Good Friday! $10 at the door. Parents are asked to drop off//pick up their youth or carpool to this event.

Small Circle Discipleship
Begins Monday, April 10, 7 pm, Runs 6 Weeks
Build a solid foundation for your growing faith! Join us at Small Circle Discipleship for ‘NEXT’, a 6 week experience for apprentices of Jesus covering topics such as: our new identity in Christ, reading the Bible, prayer, Baptism, the Holy Spirit, temptation, serving & more! Begins Monday, April 10 and runs for 6 weeks. Please register HERE.

*A call out for mature Disciple-makers to help with discussions at the tables! (please use registration link above)

SERVICE AND PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES

Weekend Worship Service

Every Sunday, 10 am, Rexdale Alliance Church
Join us this Sunday for our morning service. We will hear a message from Pastor Melad on the topic: Love Unending. Whether you choose to join in person or online, we look forward to worshiping with you at 10 am on Sunday!

If you know someone who does not have internet access, please let them know they may call 647-374-4685 and listen to the service with the meeting ID 849 6287 9924

Good Friday Service with Artist Jason Hildebrand

Friday, April 7, 10 am, Rexdale Alliance Church
Mark your calendars for our Good Friday service, happening April 7 at 10 am. We will be joined by artist, Jason Hildebrand as we reflect on Jesus' sacrifice for us. All are welcome.

Opportunities to Pray Together

  • Tuesday Church Online Prayer at 7:30 pm. Join here.
  • Immediately following, 8:30 pm on Tuesdays: Prayer for International Workers.
  • Men's Prayer on Wednesdays at 7 am. Join here. For those without internet, call 647-558-0588 and use meeting ID 853 3549 7782.
  • Send a prayer request to our dedicated prayer team here.

Please let us know if there is any way we can help you at 416-741-1110 or church@rexedalealliance.ca.

From the Staff and Elders of Rexdale Alliance Church:
Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead!

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