Do you have a personal prayer request?
Would you like to grow in prayer?
Would you like to pray with sisters and brothers for the things on God’s heart for our church and our community?
Our church has an intercessory prayer team, and they would love to serve you by praying with you in person. So we invite you to come to Open Prayer after service every 4th Sunday.
This month's Open Prayer will be this Sunday (April 27), from 11 AM to 12 PM (drop by anytime) in Room #310 on the third floor. All are welcome!
OPEN PRAYER
Sunday, April 27, 11 AM-12 PM
Room #310
The Marriage Foundations class will help couples further develop a strong foundation for marriage grounded in Christ and help them understand each other better. The classes will be facilitated by Elaine Park, a Registered Psychotherapist, and integrate Green’s Tying the Knot and the Prepare-Enrich group program. Those engaged, preparing for marriage, and newlyweds are all welcome!
To take advantage of the Prepare-Enrich program, the assessment will cost $35/couple. This will provide you, as a couple, and me, as the facilitator, with a greater level of understanding and depth about your relationship, including areas of strengths and growth.
Registration closes April 27.
Audience: Couples planning to get married or recently married
Facilitator: Elaine Park
Dates: 4 Fridays in May (2, 9, 16, 23), 7-9 PM
Location: Room #316
For more information, please contact Elaine Park (elaineparktherapy@gmail.com).
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion?”
Jesus invites us to come to find rest in him: “Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” (Matthew 11:28-30, MSG)
In this world that seethes with turmoil, genuine peace seems unattainable. In this conference, Dr. Siang-Yang Tan will:
Show us how we can transform stress into rest by God’s grace;
Help us understand what is the true nature of rest;
Challenge us to experience rest through nine key disciplines;
Appreciate the true meaning of eternal rest through the salvation of Christ.
DATE:
May 24 (Saturday), 9 AM-5 PM
(doors open at 9 AM for check-in and refreshments)
VENUE:
New Hope Chapel, Light Presbyterian Church
(6965 Professional Court, Mississauga)
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Pastors, elders, deacons, ministry leaders, small group leaders or any members of a local church who would like to learn the unforced rhythms of grace and experience God’s peace in the midst of the busyness of life and ministry.
REGISTRATION FEE:
(Fee includes snacks, refreshments and booklet.)
Early Bird Rate: $15 (until May 4, 11:59 PM)
Regular: $25 (From May 5-May 20)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
May 20, 2025
For questions, please contact: SFConference2025@newhopefellowship.ca.
Thank you to everyone who donated food during our Lent Food Drive. The proceeds have been delivered to the Daily Bread Food Bank in our community and the We Together Food Bank in the Jane and Finch area. We hope that our church can continue to be the hands and feet of Jesus by continuing to address the problem of food insecurity.
With the upcoming federal election, the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada encourages Christians to invite God to work in the hearts and minds of all Canadians as we consider the future of our country. As in each election, there are important issues at stake.
PRAY DURING ELECTIONS
Scripture calls us to pray for our leaders. Let’s invite God to work in the hearts and minds of all Canadians and pray for the future of our country.
Pray for candidates
We pray for wisdom and grace for candidates. May they seek the good of the country.
Pray for voters
We pray for a greater understanding of our role as citizens and greater love for our neighbours.
Pray for elected officials
We ask God to bless and protect those who are elected and their families.
Pray for our country
We ask God to grant us peace, justice and good governance.
VOTING MATTERS
When Christians vote, we actively seek the good of those around us and our country (Jeremiah 29:5-7). Voting is one way Christians can contribute to society and the public good. Our participation in discussions about public policy and politics, like our engagement in all of life and community, is part of our witness.
For more information, please visit the EFC page on the Federal Election 2025.
Click here for a detailed prayer guide.
Grace Toronto Church will host a one-day conference to explore the biblical perspective on the gospel and its intersection with technology.
This conference will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM at Grace Toronto Church.
For additional information and to register, please click here.
GYM USE ON SUNDAYS
On Sundays, ball play in the gym from 11 AM to 1:30 PM will be prohibited because it has been impacting the worship service in the kindergarten room (located adjacent to the gym). The half of the gym closer to the fellowship hall will be available for playing, but we ask that you keep the noise level down.
EDUCATION MINISTRY UPDATES
TEACHER RECRUITMENT
Our church is dedicated to raising disciples of Jesus who love Him and His people. If you have a heart for the next generation and want to serve the children of His Kingdom, please contact Assistant Director Sunny. We are especially in need of volunteers for Mustard Seeds!
We are currently seeking volunteers in the following areas.
First, the Sunday Snacks team has been faithfully serving our members and guests every Sunday, and we are seeking new members to join our snacks team for the 2025 season. Volunteers will share the tasks of purchasing, setting up, serving, and cleaning up.
Second, we are seeking two volunteers to assist with dishwashing on a rotational basis every Sunday. You would be committing no more than an hour of your time immediately after our fellowship snack time each Sunday.
If you have the heart to serve our community, please contact Heidi Park or Deacon Terry Lim in the fellowship hall or kitchen on any given Sunday. We would love to serve with you.
We have an immediate opening for a part-time Administrative Assistant. Working alongside our pastoral team and the officers, you will have the opportunity to use your unique God-given gifts and talents to plan and execute various facets of church ministry. We invite you to pray for God's direction before applying and discern His call throughout the application process.
Click here for details about the position.
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to HR@newhopefellowship.ca.
If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Charles Lee (charles.lee@newhopefellowship.ca).
As a church family, we follow the Robert Murray M’Cheyne (RMM)’s two-year Bible reading plan. For 2025, we will be on year-2 which will take us through the second half of the Old Testament, plus all of the New Testament and Psalms.
You can pick up a paper copy from the Welcome Table (by the entrance), download the PDF or subscribe to the Google calendar reading plan.
Starting Point is a space where people new(er) to our church can find a place of belonging, build friendships and learn more about our church. The purpose is to have a consistent, intentional gathering space after service on Sundays. If you are new and have not been to the Starting Point, please come and join us. All are welcome!
Starting Point meets on first Sundays of each month at 11:15 AM the Fellowship Hall (come to the Newcomers Table first). New people are always welcome!
For more information, please speak to Frances or Randy Kim.
COLLEGE & YOUNG ADULTS GATHERINGS
If you’re a university/college student, we would love for you to join our College and Young Adults (CYA) gatherings after service every Sunday at 12:30 PM in Room #316 and every Fridays at 7 PM in Room #312. Come and join our mission-driven community of young people as we learn to follow Christ as we care for one another. New people are always welcome!
For current information about the group, please check out the group's Instagram page (@nhf.cya) or contact Pastor David (david.noh@newhopefellowship.ca).
