Dear RAC Family,
We praise God for the end of another week and for His faithfulness. What a great week we have had celebrating Easter and enjoying some warm weather!
There are new updates and opportunities to tell you about! Please read to learn more.
DISCIPLESHIP AND MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
Youth Tonight
Friday, April 14, 7-9 pm, Rexdale BowleramaYouth will be going out 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.
Youth Ministry is for youth in Grades 6-12. We always meet on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.
The Praxis Sunday
Sunday, April 16, 8:15 am, Welcome CentreThe Praxis will be continuing for the next several weeks! All are welcome to join our group of apprentices of Jesus as we seek His face through spiritual formation practices! As usual, coffee and muffins will be served!
Live Called 2023 - Speaking Truth in the Midst of Plurality
- Sunday, April 16, 10 am: Guest Speaker Kevin Hamp, Youth Unlimited (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
- Sunday, April 23, 11:30 am: Family Ministries Bake Sale Fundraiser for Mali
- 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.
Evergreen Social
Wednesday, April 19 ,10:45 am - 1 pm, Youth Centre (Downstairs)
Are you newly retired? Evergreens (55+) are meeting again this month for a social and will be joined by guest Baha Habashy who will be speaking on the theme: "Planning Your Freedom Years". You can learn more about his ministry HERE. Lunch will be served, too! A freewill offering will be collected to cover the cost. Please REGISTER.
Are you newly retired? Evergreens (55+) are meeting again this month for a social and will be joined by guest Baha Habashy who will be speaking on the theme: "Planning Your Freedom Years". You can learn more about his ministry HERE. Lunch will be served, too! A freewill offering will be collected to cover the cost. Please REGISTER.
Young Adults Gathering
Saturday, April 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.
Young Adults gather every other Saturday. We are doing Alpha right now. Join us for some deep conversations and fellowship over snacks.
Call for Baked Goods
Sunday, April 23, Drop-Off Before Service
Family Ministries thanks all those who are already contributing to our bake sale. We are looking for more baked goods for our upcoming Live Called Bake Sale (happening Sunday, April 23 after morning service). The kids will be raising funds for our friends in Mali for their newly built school. We are looking for cookies, cupcakes, cakes, loaves etc. These can be delivered to our café area on the morning of the sale, prior to our service. Items will go on on sale after service for $5, $10 and $15. Thank you for your contributions and support.
Family Ministries thanks all those who are already contributing to our bake sale. We are looking for more baked goods for our upcoming Live Called Bake Sale (happening Sunday, April 23 after morning service). The kids will be raising funds for our friends in Mali for their newly built school. We are looking for cookies, cupcakes, cakes, loaves etc. These can be delivered to our café area on the morning of the sale, prior to our service. Items will go on on sale after service for $5, $10 and $15. Thank you for your contributions and support.
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 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.
APEST: Prophecy Workshop
Sunday, May 7, 11:45 am – 1:45 pm, RAC Room 201
A welcome to those who scored high in ‘prophesy’ on the APEST survey! You may 'hear' God through visions, pictures, dreams, words, impressions or scripture for the purpose of building up the Body of Christ. Please join us at the prophesy workshop as we practice listening together for God's voice through His Word. Happening in Room 201. Coffee & muffins provided (consider bringing a lunch). Don't forget to sign up HERE. If you haven't already, try taking the APEST Test, today.
A welcome to those who scored high in ‘prophesy’ on the APEST survey! You may 'hear' God through visions, pictures, dreams, words, impressions or scripture for the purpose of building up the Body of Christ. Please join us at the prophesy workshop as we practice listening together for God's voice through His Word. Happening in Room 201. Coffee & muffins provided (consider bringing a lunch). Don't forget to sign up HERE. If you haven't already, try taking the APEST Test, today.
Faith in Transition to Post Secondary
Friday, May 12, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, RACWe 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 ClipRegister for the event: HERE
Day Camp Registration is Open
July 10 - August 4, Weekdays 9-4 pm, Rexdale Alliance Church
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
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
Youth and young adults interested in joining the team: we are accepting applications for Day Camp leaders, HERE!
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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, FAMILY NEWS, PRAISE AND PRAYER REQUESTS
Note of Thanks from Benjamin Family
A heartfelt thank you to our Rexdale church family for the many prayers and kind expressions of sympathy that you have made during this time of loss. The support you have provided is wonderful and we have been truly blessed by our faith community. – Paul & Joy Benjamin and family
Update from Bible Quizzing:
Our quizzing team would like to thank the RAC community for their support of our Quote-a-Thon on April 2. Our quizzers worked really hard and collectively quoted 834 verses, raising over $1600 to support our participation in the last Quiz Meet of the year at Joy Bible Camp in May. We covet your prayers as we finish our journey through the book of Act in the next few weeks. Stay tuned for more updates!
Request for Housing Rentals
Do you have a house or basement apartment for rent? Love Unending Ministries continuously serves families who are new to Canada and in need of a home. Please contact Love Unending Ministries if you have or know of a property that may be rented to a family at this time. Contact: loveunending4m@gmail.com
Welcome to Church Center!
As part of the ongoing effort to improve our systems and keep things as user-friendly as possible, we are pleased to let you know Rexdale will be moving to Church Center. Church Center will become the place where you manage your personal data and where you can register for events, join groups and interact with group members, give your tithes and offerings, check-in for Family Ministries, manage volunteer schedules and more.
Rexdale is rolling out the different parts of Church Center in stages. You might have already noticed a different look if you recently registered for an event because it is now happening through Church Center. In the next stage of the roll out, Rexdale is launching Groups. Based on the information we received from everyone back in February, a new slate of Interest Groups has been created where you can get connected to one another by building friendships around a common interest. Please watch for emails this weekend for each group you signed up for!
*Please note: the first time you enter Church Center you will be prompted to give your cell number or email address to receive a code to connect to your Church Center profile. Enter the code to open Church Center where you can then access your profile, see your group(s) and begin connecting!
In the not-too-distant future, Rexdale will be moving its online giving to Church Center. The move to Church Center will be accompanied by a simplified financial structure making the process of giving tithes and offerings simpler for donors and more efficient and cost effective for Rexdale. Stay tuned for more information when this change takes place.
SERVICE AND PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES
Weekend Worship Service
Sunday, April 16, 10 am, Rexdale Alliance Church AuditoriumJoin us this Sunday for our morning service. This is the first Sunday of Live Called and we will be hearing a special message from Kevin Hamp of Youth Unlimited. 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!
Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead!
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