Dear RAC Family,
 
We praise God for the end of another week and for His faithfulness. We have a very special week ahead with Good Friday tomorrow and Easter on Sunday!

There are new updates and opportunities to tell you about! Please read to learn more.

DISCIPLESHIP AND MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Good Friday Service with Jason Hildebrand

Friday, April 7, 10 am, Rexdale Alliance Church
Our Good Friday service is tomorrow and we have a special treat for you! We will be joined by artist, Jason Hildebrand, who will be presenting "The Jesus Stories". All are invited to attend this unique event and those who are able are encouraged to park across the street at TCI. The service will be streamed on our Rexdale Alliance Church YouTube channel for those who cannot attend in person. Children will join their parents in the auditorium during the service. An activity 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 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! Cost is $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 Church
All are invited to join us on Easter Sunday at our regular service time. Our Easter choir will be helping us worship and celebrate the joyous new life we have in Jesus through His sacrifice and resurrection! Childcare will be provided.

Young Adults Gathering

Saturday, April 8 & 22, 7-10 pm, Fireside Lounge
Young Adults gather every other Saturday. We are doing Alpha right now. Join us for some deep conversations and fellowship over snacks.

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 and more! Please register HERE.

We are looking 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.

Youth Ministry

Friday, April 14, 7-9 pm, Rexdale Bowlerama
Youth Ministry is for youth in Grades 6-12. We always meet on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Our next meeting is on April 14. Please join us for an evening of bowling, bonding and great fun with friends and our fearless leaders. We will be meeting at the Rexdale Bowlerama from 7-9pm. Don’t forget to bring your friends. Registration is mandatory. Please register HERE.

Live Called 2023 - Speaking Truth in the Midst of Plurality

Sunday, April 16, 18, 23 & Saturday April 29, Rexdale Alliance Church
Live Called 2023 is almost here! Make sure to mark your calendars for the following events: 
  • Sunday, April 16, 10 am: Guest Speaker Kevin Hamp (https://yfc.ca/team/kevin-hamp/)
  • Tuesday, April 18, 7:30 pm: Prayer Meeting for International Workers. Join on Zoom: HERE
  • Sunday, April 23, 10 am:Creative Access Nation Speakers Wade & Cara Kennedy & Family Ministries Bake Sale Fundraiser
  • Saturday, April 29, 10 am - 12 pm: Workshop - “Truth in Plurality – Talking With Other Faiths”. We are hosting a special workshop centered around helping us to share the gospel with people from different faith backgrounds. This is an important and practical topic for all of us! Childcare will be provided for JK to Grade 6. Don't forget to REGISTER HERE.

Evergreen Social

Wednesday, April 19 ,10:45 am - 1 pm, Youth Centre (Downstairs)
Evergreens (55+) are meeting again this month for a social! We will be joined by guest Baha Habashy who will be speaking on the theme: "Plan Your Freedom Years - Live Life to the Full and Finish Well". Lunch will be served, too! A freewill offering will be collected to cover the cost. Please register, HERE.

RAC Women’s Connect

Saturday, May 6, 8:30 am - Noon, RAC Youth Centre
Connection – 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. A light breakfast will be provided! Please register for this event, HERE.

Faith in Transition to Post Secondary

Friday, May 12, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, RAC
We are once again hosting Faith in Transition to Post Secondary. This exciting evening is geared towards grades 11, 12 and 1st & 2nd year post secondary students. Parents and Youth/Young Adult Workers are also encouraged to come. We will be answering questions such as What is the hardest part of going to university? Is faith part of your journey? How can you prepare now for the changes that are coming? Come, bring a friend, invite your parents. There is a taste of something for everyone!

  • Informative teaching
  • Testimonies
  • Apologetics
  • Panel discussion with Q&A via text

Here is a brief clip that was created out of the last year’s event: View Clip
Register for the event: HERE

Day Camp is Just Around the Corner

Camper Registration (gong into JK - Grade 8)
Join us this summer for 4 weeks of fun activities—Bible lessons, games, crafts, and more! Campers will make friends, learn new skills, and hear about Jesus! Each week involves a different theme and tailored activities. Learn more and register HERE
Preparing to Lead & Leader in Training 
Too old for day camp? Our Preparing to Lead and Leader in Training programs are designed to prepare youth for leadership in ministry with children through Biblical teaching and hands-on experience. Register HERE.
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, HERE!

ANNOUNCEMENTS, FAMILY NEWS, PRAISE AND PRAYER REQUESTS

Ministry Fund Offerings Update – Fiscal 2023

After hitting the monthly budget target way back in December, it is unfortunate to report that each month since then has fallen short by a substantial margin, greater than $10,000. 

For the whole 2023 fiscal year, Ministry Fund offerings are now over $60,000 behind budget. Thank you for continuing to give to the Ministry Fund which is currently RAC’s greatest area of financial need. Please keep in mind that the Ministry Fund is RAC’s primary fund securing our ability to fulfill our mission of “Connecting Rexdale to Jesus and His Mission.”

New Giving Option Available at RAC

Starting this Friday, April 7, 2023 “Tap to Give” is coming to RAC. For people who prefer donating in smaller amounts, don’t carry around cash, and do not require a donation receipt, Tap to Give provides a quick and easy way to support the ministry of RAC. With a quick tap of your credit or debit card or by using Apple Pay or Google Pay, you can make a donation to RAC. Just choose the amount you wish to give using one of the fixed amounts of $5.00, $10.00 or $20.00 printed on each device. Or, if you want to give a different amount, you can tap a combination of amounts or tap the same amount multiple times. For those wishing to receive a receipt, we continue to offer our existing methods of electronic giving such as online giving through our app or website or by sending an e-transfer to give@rexdalealliance.ca. Thanks for financially supporting your RAC church community.

SERVICE AND PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES

Weekend Worship Service

Sunday, April 2, 10 am, Rexdale Alliance Church Auditorium
Join us this Easter Sunday for our morning service. We will hear a message from Pastor TJ on the topic: "Easter 2023 – Hearts on Fire". 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

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@rexdalealliance.ca.

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

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