Dear RAC Family,
We praise God for the end of another week and for His faithfulness. What a great week we have had officially beginning Spring, and reflecting on God's love for us after Sunday's sermon!
We have new updates and opportunities to tell you about!
DISCIPLESHIP AND MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
Youth Laser Tag Party Tonight
Friday, March 24, 7-9:30 pm, RAC
Tonight (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. We ask parents to kindly sign the following CONSENT FORM so that your child may attend this event.
New Location: Young Adults Retreat Day
Saturday, March 25, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm, Rexdale Alliance Church
The location for our Alpha Day retreat has changed from St. John's York Mills Church to Rexdale Alliance Church. 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. Please REGISTER so we can expect you. See you there!
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. 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.
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. 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.
The Praxis
Sunday, March 26, 8:15 am, Welcome Centre
All are welcome to join us at The Praxis, happening on Sunday morning. 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.
All are welcome to join us at The Praxis, happening on Sunday morning. 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.
Free Dress Shop & Café for Young Women
Saturday, April 1, 7 pm, RACInvitation 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 CentreOur 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. Or, look for us wearing black t-shirts in the lobby on Sunday after the service to sign up in person.
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.
Good Friday Service with 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 who will be giving a special presentation, “The Jesus Stories”. All are welcome. Please note, all children will join their parents in the auditorium during the service. A special gift bag will be given to each child and room 201 will remain open for parents and children to use as needed. Our regular Sunday School schedule will resume Easter Sunday.
Mark your calendars for our Good Friday service, happening April 7 at 10 am. We will be joined by artist, Jason Hildebrand who will be giving a special presentation, “The Jesus Stories”. All are welcome. Please note, all children will join their parents in the auditorium during the service. A special gift bag will be given to each child and room 201 will remain open for parents and children to use as needed. Our regular Sunday School schedule will resume Easter Sunday.
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.
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.
Easter Sunday Service
Sunday, April 9, 10 am, Rexdale Alliance ChurchAll are welcome to join us on Easter Sunday at our regular service time. Our Easter choir will be helping us worship and celebrate the new life we have in Jesus through His sacrifice and resurrection!
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 if you would like to help in this way.)
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 if you would like to help in this way.)
Visiting International Workers (IW’s) in Need of Baby Supplies
Needed by Saturday, May 1We have an IW family coming to Canada on May 1 and they are in need of the following items to use during their stay. Please contact: mamavics@gmail.com if you can contribute any of the following items. Please note, items will be returned at the end of August. Thank you!
- Bouncer for 5 month old
- Crib & mattress
- Scooter or tricycle or a balance bike – for 3 year old
- High chair
Save the Date: RAC Women’s Connect
Saturday, May 6, 8:30 am - Noon, RAC Youth CentreConnection – Community – Celebration! Let’s gather together, encourage one another and grow in our faith journeys! We have the pleasure of welcoming Loreli Cockram, who is the Young Parents Director at Youth Unlimited. She will be speaking to us about "The Gratefulness Experiment" - discovering what changes when we give thanks. "In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Day Camp is Just Around the Corner
Camper Registration
The weather may still be chilly outside but we are already looking forward to this year’s Summer Day Camp! Registration for campers is coming soon. Stay tuned!
Leader Registration
Attention older youth and adults who are young at heart, interested in joining the team. We are accepting applications for Day Camp leaders now! Register HERE.
The weather may still be chilly outside but we are already looking forward to this year’s Summer Day Camp! Registration for campers is coming soon. Stay tuned!
ANNOUNCEMENTS, FAMILY NEWS, PRAISE AND PRAYER REQUESTS
Benjamin Family Loss
Please keep Paul Benjamin and family in your prayers as they grieve the loss of Paul's father, who passed away peacefully this week. Funeral and visitation details are as follows:
Visitation this Saturday, March 25
Brock & Visser Funeral Home, Woodstock ON
2-4 pm & 6-8 pm
Visitation on Sunday, March 26
Faithway Baptist Church, Woodstock ON
2-3 pm
Funeral Service on Sunday, March 26
Faithway Baptist Church
3 pm
Reception to follow service.
Service will be streamed live on Sunday via YouTube (See Faithway Baptist Church Woodstock)
Note of Thanks from the Guthrie Family
We just want to thank our Rexdale family for the wonderful plant you sent for the passing of my mother and the kids' grandmother. Thanks so much for your many words and notes of condolence and your prayers. We are blessed to know she is in Heaven with her Saviour.
Scott Guthrie and Family
SERVICE AND PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES
Weekend Worship Service
Join us this Sunday for our morning service. We will hear a message from Pastor TJ on the "Third Messianic Miracle." Whether you choose to join in person or online, we look forward to worshiping with you at 10 am DST 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
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!
Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead!
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