PRAISE AND PRAYER JANUARY 19, 2020 WWW.EASTVIEW. ORG Sympathies to Tina (Katerina) Loewen and family on the passing of Tina’s husband, Ed, Friday January 10.

People for Prayer Dorothy Arlt Todd & Ruth Lohvinenko Kevin & Tracy Zimmerman

Please pray … *For those in our church family who may be struggling with illness, relationship difficulties, loss, mental health, finances, and loneliness. May we reach out to one another, pray for one another, celebrate joys together, and be there for one another in difficult times. May we be a reflection of Christ’s love for our families, friends and neighbours. *For the many faithful volunteers serving at Eastview each week *For our pastors & staff, leadership board, property & finance, and missions team *For One88 Community Church, for pastor Dave & Nicole Ens, (chaplain) Greg & Janet Armstrong, and for the lead team. *For the Women Refreshed at the Well retreat centre, for Joy & Alvin Klassen, and for the women coming to experience spiritual renewal and retreat there. *For Willowdale Fellowship in Tyndall MB, pastors Norm & Gwen Neufeld *For Forward House, for Peter, and the staff and men in the program *For Dignity House, for the staff, volunteers, and women attending Since Jesus first arrived in human history, the world *For Dave & Louise Sinclair-Peters, as they minister in Thailand and Myanmar has been trying to come to terms with who He is. *For Hampstead School, and for the Breakfast Program there Some call Jesus a great teacher, some say he was a prophet, *For wisdom for those in leadership in our city, province, and country others claim he is just an idea to promote ethical living.

Christians, however, make the claim that Jesus is the promised Do you need prayer? Please stay back after the service and share your prayer Messiah, the Son of God and the living Lord of the World. request with someone near you. Mark, working from the eye-witness accounts of the Apostle Peter, crafts his gospel together into a narrative that

confronts the reader with the question: Who do you say Jesus is? Join us this winter as we walk through the gospel of Mark,

and learn how to live as followers of Jesus: Messiah, Son of God, and Lord of the World. EASTVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH 315 Maxwell King Drive East St. Paul MB R2E 0P4

Phone: 204.334.4675

Email: [email protected]

JANUARY 19, 2020 FROM THE OFFICE

Lost & Found: Check the table in the foyer for any items that might be yours! Welcome to Eastview! We’re glad you’re here! At Eastview, we are committed to “Leading people to Christ and on to maturity in Him.”

Worship Services: 9:15 & 11:15am CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Messages are available to view any time online at: www.eastview.org/sermons or Contact: [email protected] may be downloaded for viewing offline at: https://vimeo.com/user59134391 Nursery Care 9:15 & 11:15am: Room 1 Newborn - 24 months

Room 2 24 - 36 months Today: The Gospel of Mark Songs this morning: We provide a welcoming and safe space for all children, newborn - 36 mo. Trouble with the Authorities Mark 2:1-3:12 Your child will be well cared for in a loving environment during Sunday Next Week: The Gospel of Mark God Of Wonders morning church services. All of our volunteers have passed the required security Josh Baldwin checks, and are eager to care for your little ones while you enjoy the service. Insiders and Outsiders Mark 3:13-4:34 King Of My Heart

Sarah McMillan Nursery Room 2: God Story: Jesus’ first friends were fishermen Mark 1:16-20 Music Team: Kirsten Bennett, Kelsey Dirksen, Sandi Hamm, Better Is One Day Harley Henschell, Perry Henschell, Heidi Spletzer, Jenna Voth, Matt Redman KidsTown Jr Ages 3-5: God Story: Jesus’ baptism Matthew 3:13-17 Braidy Waschuk, Ryan Waschuk See A Victory Children will learn that Jesus is God’s son who he loves so much. Ben Fielding Living Hope KidsTown Gr 1-4 & Club 56 Gr 5 & 6: Jesus is the lamb of God Phil Wickham God Story: Lamb of God John 1:19-34 Students will learn that there are many THIS WEEK AT EASTVIEW different names and symbols in the Bible used to talk about Jesus.

Mon, Jan 20 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal

Tue, Jan 21 4:00pm Property & Finance Committee Meeting LIFE GROUPS Contact: [email protected] Wed, Jan 22 9:30am Women’s Wed Morning Group 9:30am Moms & Tots 7:30pm Men’s Group 7:30pm Grace Group for Women 7:00pm Music Team Rehearsal 8:00pm Adult Volleyball

Fri, Jan 24 7:00pm Jr & Sr High Youth

Sun, Jan 26 9:15 & 11:15am Worship Services Life Groups are at the core of all ministries here at Eastview. From KidsTown to Youth and Young Adults and into Men’s and Women’s ministry our hope is that everyone who calls Eastview home would find a place in a Life Group where they can be cared for, discipled and equipped to disciple others.

New to Eastview? We’d love to connect with you! Please join us for coffee and treats at the Newcomers Lounge after the service. YOUTH MINISTRY ADULT MINISTRY Contact: [email protected] Contact: [email protected]

Baptism and Membership Service: Sunday, Feb 2

Tuesday Night Prayer: Tuesday evenings @ 7:00pm Please join us!

Adult Volleyball: Wednesday evenings @ 8:00pm All are welcome!

Jr High Sunday School: 9:15 & 11:15am in the Youth Room Men’s Group: Every second Wednesday @ 7:30pm in Eastview Room 105 Join us as we explore the life of Jesus in the book of John! Next one: Jan 22, 2020 Contact: John Froese, 204.661.9091

Junior High Youth Event: Fri, Jan 24 @ 7pm: Dodgeball Tournament TOMS (Time Out for Moms) Group: If you are a mom of young children and are Senior High Youth Event: Fri, Jan 24 @ 6:30pm: Mall Hunt seeking to be a part of a mom's group please join us at TOMS! Come sit, eat, talk,

laugh, cry, pray and love each other in this crazy motherhood journey. There is also SOAR Heartland (Mar 26-April 4) free childcare available during this time. So come and enjoy the Time Out!

Wednesdays: 9:30-11:30am from February 12 to April 22 YOUNG ADULTS Also, we are in need of more volunteers who love children and would like to be a Contact: [email protected] part of the childcare ministry for this two hour duration on the above Wednesday mornings. If you would like to volunteer please email Melissa Rewucki at [email protected]. Thank you! 20-somethings, students, professionals... find out more information The Grace Group : A support group for women who are walking alongside someone at the Eastview Young Adults with mental health difficulties or walking their own mental health journey. Facebook page Every other Wednesday @ 7:30pm at Eastview Next One: Jan 22, 2020 Contact: Helen Guenther [email protected] or call 204.771.1702

Women’s Wednesday Morning Study, 9:30am: If you are struggling with emotional wounds and feel you would like to work through some healing in a group setting, Tue, Jan 28 @ 7pm: Testimonies, Teaching, Bibles & Games please contact Bertha Wiebe at 204.390.2225 or email [email protected].

Join a LifeGroup! Are you a young adult wanting to connect in a deeper community Women’s Thursday Morning Study, 9:30am, beginning Feb 6 and grow closer to Jesus? (email [email protected]) “Sermon on the Mount” by Jen Wilkin Cost: $25 Sign up at the Welcome Centre For more info, contact Beatrice Pauls @ 204.771.8425 (c) or 204.663.0237 (h) EASTVIEW MISSIONS Pickle Ball at Eastview … Do you want to get more exercise? How about playing Prairie Crocus Thrift Store (a partner of Dignity House) is in need of volunteers, and Pickle Ball a couple of mornings a week at Eastview? We have someone willing to is also accepting used goods. The proceeds from the Thrift Store help support lead this and once we have a few people committed to playing regularly, we can Dignity House. Thrift Store: 919 McLeod Ph: (204) 219-2058 start! If you are interested, email the church office at [email protected].

Thailand/Myanmar Missions Trip: See this morning’s bulletin insert for more details about this very exciting missions trip and serving opportunity! Pick up an application at the Welcome Centre. WORSHIP MINISTRY HAPPENINGS PAGE Contact: [email protected] ECC Worship Ministry Choir Rehearsals are on Monday evenings @ 7pm. Please join us!

Night of Worship: mark your calendars …. Sun, Feb 16 @ 7pm On this day in January, I am reflecting on Worship and specifically music; how music, melody, tone, instrumentation and today… lyrics … move me - move us.

Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he got up, went out, Way maker, Miracle worker, Promise keeper, Light in the darkness and made his way to a deserted place; and there he was praying. My God, That is who you are (Waymaker by Sinach) … Great way to start your day - with the Lord. Worship Ministry wants to encourage you to find a reading plan, a comfy chair, a worship playlist, quiet …. I raise a hallelujah, in the presence of my enemies … louder than the unbelief / my in order to spend time with HIM. Jesus set a great example for us to follow. weapon is a melody / heaven comes to fight for me / / I'm gonna sing, in the

middle of the storm / Louder and louder, you're gonna hear my praises roar / Up LIFE JOURNALING from the ashes, hope will arise / Death is defeated, the King is alive! Contact: [email protected] (Raise a Hallelujah by )

Life Journal Readings for this Week: When darkness tries to roll over my bones / When sorrow comes to steal the joy I own / When brokenness and pain is all I know / I won't be shaken, no, I won't be Sun, Jan 19 Ecclesiastes 7, Luke 14:1-14, Psalm 77 shaken / / 'Cause my fear doesn't stand a chance / When I stand in Your love Mon, Jan 20 Ecclesiastes 8, Luke 14:15-35, Psalm 78 (Stand in your Love by Josh Baldwin) Tue, Jan 21 Ecclesiastes 9, Luke 15:1-10, Psalm 79

Wed, Jan 22 Ecclesiastes 10, Luke 15:11-32, Psalm 80 You can surrender without a prayer, But never really pray without surrender Thu, Jan 23 Ecclesiastes 11-12, Luke 16:1-13, Psalm 81 You can fight without ever winning, But never ever win without a fight Fri, Jan 24 1 Kings 12, Luke 16:14-31, Psalm 82 (Resist by Peart, Lee, Lifeson) Sat, Jan 25 1 Kings 13, Luke 17:1-19, Psalm 83

If you choose not to decide / You still have made a choice SAFE PLACE POLICY (Freewill by Peart, Lee, Lifeson)

Eastview Community Church values providing a safe environment for all who Paul has this interesting and, dare we say, misused conversation in 1 Corinthians participate and serve in the various ministries. To be proactive in protecting the 10:23,24,26 You say, “I am allowed to do anything” - but not everything is good for vulnerable individuals - children, youth, vulnerable adults and ministry personnel - you. You say, “I am allowed to do anything”- but not everything is beneficial. Don’t there are processes and procedures in place. Eastview adheres to the MB Church of be concerned for your own good but for the good of others. . . .For “the earth is the Manitoba Safe Place Policy for Vulnerable Person Protection and Abuse Prevention. LORD’s, and everything in it.” - including music 

Did you know that … all effort must be made to have However you encounter the world, and as we reflect on lyrics in music, my prayer is

Registration Forms for activities where Children / Youth that you find joy, hope, love, encouragement, courage and ultimately a relationship

are participating. A release and permission statement must with Jesus - choosing, deciding, praying and surrendering - to His Love. And in the face of His Love … your fear doesn’t stand a chance. be included on all forms releasing CCMBC, MBCM, and the local church from unforeseen and accidental injuries, along Submitted in reflection of words that move, and life well lived, with contact information in case of an emergency.

Pastor Steve