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SABBATH MAY 30, 2020

COLLEGE PARK

Seventh-Day Adventist Church Newsletter

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PASTORS CORNER

The world needs Jesus. Another senseless evil act happened this week that has sent shockwaves straight to the hearts of those who watched and heard of it. George Floyd was killed before our eyes, a police officer kneeling on his neck as George pleaded and cried out that he couldn't breathe. Racism is a great evil that plagues our continent and the hearts of many. It can be hidden, it can be twisted to appear something else, but in moments like these we can see it lead to the blatant disregard for human life. We cannot leave this evil unchecked in our communities, our churches, or our hearts. It has the ability to live undetected even to its host. The Spirit of God yearns for us to purge the evil of racism from our midst, so if you're reading this, please do an honest reflection within yourself, do you house racist thoughts, intentions, and biases? If your answer is no, I don't think you're looking deep enough. We all need to surrender and give up the stronghold Satan finds in our hearts of racism. We are all sinners, we are not perfect, but Christ is. And if left unchecked and unsurrendered, racism will affect your actions and thoughts, even unknowingly. The good news of Jesus Christ is for all, but you may be hindering it's spread because all are not equal in your eyes. You may be scattering and sowing seeds of evil because all are not equal in your eyes. In Isaiah 1:16,17 God calls to His people: "Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean; remove the evil of your deeds from before my eyes; cease to do evil, learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause." Don't harden yourself from doing what God wants to do through you. Don't silence your voice against oppression, justice, and the cause of those treated unfairly by society. May God use us as instruments of His freeing and transforming grace. We need Jesus.

By: Pastor Andrew Orpana

TODAY'S SERVICE

Zoom Sabbath School Classes

Click here to register for one of the 5 classes offered Sabbath mornings. For security reasons, all our classes are now password protected. Once we confirm your identity the Meeting ID and password will be sent to you via email by Friday evening. Classes start at 9:30am Sabbath morning. Please be advised that you only need to register once, the meeting ID and password will remain the same every week.

Available Classes:
Regular Adult Classes (3)
Juniors/Earliteens Gr. 5-8
High School Gr. 9-12
L.I.T.E Young Adults

Divine Service 10:45 am

Welcome and Prayer
Roshan Abbadasari
Praise Singing
Ruales Family
CPC News and Announcements
Pastor DeSilva
Children's Story
Clare Gill
Scripture Reading
John 4:43-54
Jewel DeLeon
Congregational Prayer
David Kozarichuk
Special Music
Samantha and Pauly Cardwell
Message
From the Foxhole to the Mountain
Pastor Philip Lee
Musical Benediction
The Blessing

SABBATH SCHOOL

Click Here for this week's Sabbath School Lesson:

Lesson 10 - May 30 - June 5, 2020
The Bible as History

Below is a list of Sabbath School Resources compiled by the NAD Sabbath School Personal Ministries Division.

➢ Copies of the Bible Study Guide for every division.
➢ Resources for New disciples.
➢ Children’s Sabbath School including podcasts for the Kindergarten and Primary Divisions.
➢ Kindergarten Animation
➢ Sabbath School podcast for the Adult Sabbath School Division.
➢ Sabbath School podcast for the Juniors Division.
➢ Sabbath School podcast for the Youth and Young Adult.
➢ Sabbath School Mission resources.
➢ The General Conference Sabbath School App.
➢ Another Sabbath School App was developed by Brother Vitality Lim. Brother Lim is a member of the Scarborough Filipino Seventh-day Adventist Church. This app was approved by his Church Board.

The Children's Ministries in the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists has compiled a list of various resources for parents. Click on the link to find fun ideas and activities to do at home with your children!

Children's Ministries

TITHES AND OFFERINGS

Giving Online Using Your Desktop Computer

Giving Online Using Your Smartphone

Due to the ongoing church closure we would like to provide you with various ways you may continue to submit your tithes and offerings:

1) Put your tithe envelope in an envelope and mail it to the church (no cash in the mail).

2) Put your cheque (no cash) in an envelope with a note stating where the donation is to be distributed (eg: Tithe, Church Budget or Building) and mail it to the church.

3) You may drop off your envelope in the secured mailbox on the West Side church entrance on the Children’s SS level. We will retrieve the envelopes with your tithes and offerings during the week. Please be advised that this is the only option where you can submit your tithes and offerings in cash.

4) Giving Online:
a) Visit adventistgiving.ca
b) Download Adventist Giving app onto your smartphone.
c) The link on the homepage of our church website.

Today’s Offering: CDN French Ministries

Next Week’s Offering: Local Church Budget

If you have any questions or concerns please contact our church office and Treasury will be more than happy to help you.

Carlos Oliveira
Treasurer

CLICK HERE TO GIVE ONLINE

FINANCES AT A GLANCE

Church budget needed by May 23‘20	$125, 000
Church budget raised by May 23 ‘20	$125, 518
Mortgage payment needed by May 31 ‘20	$49, 135
Mortgage payment raised by May 16 ’20	$49, 124
Mortgage Balance as of May 31 '20	$112, 350

Join us every Sabbath at 3 pm for Bible Study
Live Link: https://zoom.us/j/92423597002
Meeting ID: 924 2359 7002

Our church Pastors continue to make themselves available to you. They will now be available not only through telephone but via Zoom as well. Whether you need encouragement, prayer or just want to chat they are here for you!

Please contact the church office by calling: (905)725-1121 or emailing: office@collegeparkchurch.ca

PRAYER REQUESTS

Click Here to submit a private and confidential prayer request.

Join us for our Virtual Meetings via Zoom Wednesdays at 7 pm. Click on the Zoom link below to access Prayer Meeting. We will be using the book Prayer by Ellen G. White (Chapter 11 Answered Prayer)

Link to Book: Answered Prayer
Link to Virtual Prayer Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/92757202827
Dial-In Number: 647 374 4685
Meeting ID: 927-5720-2827

We need 15 teams of 2 men each week starting May 10 to cut the grass around our church for the summer season. Grass cutting is to be done on either Thursday or Friday. This should take about 2 hours to complete and all equipment will be provided. Please contact the church office to sign-up.
Email: office@collegeparkchurch.ca or Phone: 905-725-1121

Are you a 2020 Graduate?
If so, let us know by filling out this form:
https://forms.gle/LSQKNnyBEBGqVuCH9

N: Nutrition
Fruits and vegetables enhance immunity because of the abundance of micronutrients. High anti-oxidant fruits (Berries, Plums or Prunes) and vegetables (Cruciferous: broccoli, brussel sprouts, spinach, kale and garlic which is also a natural anti-viral), no sugar intake.

E: Exercise
Exercise boosts your immune system within minutes. Try to find time to go for a walk (long or short) a couple times each day; start a vegetable/flower garden.

W: Water
It is important to stay hydrated for good health. Hot and cold contrast showers (3 minutes hot/30 seconds cold, 3 times) increase white blood cell count and circulation in the blood and lymphatic systems.

S: Sunlight
Sunlight on the skin produces vitamin D which boosts immunity and your mood. Spending time outside in nature, walking or gardening helps us not only to get more sunlight, but better rest and fresh air.

T: Temperance
Practice temperance in areas like: media (cellphones, computers, TV, etc.), getting enough sleep, food intake and portion control.

A: Air
Go outside and breathe in the fresh air produced by trees. Germs can circulate inside buildings, so on days when you can’t get outside be sure to refresh the air by opening the windows and breathe deeply.

R: Rest
Sleep deprivation decreases the number of natural killer cells. Getting a good night’s sleep boosts the immune system by enhancing the T-cells in the body, which adhere to and destroy cells infected by pathogens or viruses. Sleep renews and heals worn down body systems.
Studies also show that the body benefits from a weekly rest. We can be thankful that the Lord gave us a rest day from the very beginning, giving us an example that we can follow for our physical and spiritual health today.

T: Trust in God:
Resting your faith in God not only gives you spiritual and mental peace, but science is now studying its effects on physical healing and disease, in the lowering of cortisol levels and the increase of white blood cells.
“And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7

Taken from: https://www.newstart.com/covid-19/
See https://www.newstart.com/covid-19/ for informative videos on boosting your immune system by the NEWSTART Lifestyle Program directed by Dr. Neil Nedley.

OHIP COVERED ONLINE HEALTH

Tia Health offers online appointments for prescriptions, referrals, requisitions, mental health, and more. For more information visit: https://app.tiahealth.com
OHIP COVERED

SEEKING TALENTED INDIVIDUALS

We are looking for talented individuals for Special Music and Children's Story. If interested please send your pre-recorded video via wetransfer.com to office@collegeparkchurch.ca.

Video Specifications:

-Video in 1080p at 30fps
-Landscape Orientation
-Lighting: natural or electric, in front of subject not behind
-Microphone (if possible)

Cynthia and Imer are excited to announce the anticipated arrival of their baby girl July 15, 2020
Click on the link below to find their baby registry.
https://tinyurl.com/ydh9gohx

Your generosity is appreciated, gifts can be sent directly to their home.
276 Columbus Rd. West
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 0G6

CPC ANNOUNCEMENTS

- Please note that the church building is closed, services will be available online

- The Adventist Community Services Centre is closed to the public. However, we are responding to emergency cases via phone or email. Phone: 905-433-8800 Email:oshawacs@gmail.com.

- If there is anyone that needs help or assistance with groceries or errands please contact the church office. We have volunteers ready and willing to help.

-Please note that the church office is now a virtual office. Our office will continue to be here to support any/all of your needs remotely via phone and email. If you require any administrative assistance, please call 905-725-1121 or email us at office@collegeparkchurch.ca and we’ll be happy to assist you.

-Thank you: I am sending my thanks to everyone who has called, sent flowers and cards, prayed with and for me over the phone as I face serious health issues. God's blessings be with you and may He answer our petitions according to His will. ~ Judy Webber

Condolences: We extend our condolences to families of Kay Fairchild and Arthur Frood. Please keep these families in your prayers during this difficult time.

Prayer Requests

Traditions of Durham: Eunice Ferrell, Dave Lawson, Cora Tripp Hillsdale Estates: Adam Bujak, Lorain Davis, Reg Jariett, Joel Dahl Sr., Hanna Watson; Hillsdale Terraces: June Bell, Jill Parchment; Marnwood Bowmanville: Olga Cook; Strathaven: Leslie Morrison, Valleyview Toronto: George Clarke; Harmony Estate: Allie Pazitka; Victoria Manor: Mabel Jeffery; Heritage Green: Robin Carby; Lakeland Village Assisted Living: Sandra Albertastine.
At Home: Kaeden Bullock, Vida Bullock, Geonelle Kivisto, Cecil Milner, Val Morrison, Marsha Ram, Raymond Morrow, Donna Sherren, Shirley Tarr, Felicia Weststrate, Vincent Williams, Taye-Sean Smith, Ilah Dalke, Judy Webber

Sunset Tonight 8:49PM Sunset Next Week: 8:55PM

Useful Links

General Conference of SDA Church
North American Division of SDA Church
Ontario Conference of SDA Church
Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada

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