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Thy Faithfulness The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations
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Insight Kingdom
March/April 2013 Volume 19
Pastor’s Note The Grace Net The famous Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco was built between 1933 and 1937, during the Great Depression. It was quite an ambitious undertaking for the times, and jobs on the bridge’s construction crew were highly sought after. They were also highly dangerous. Rain, fog and high winds made the work treacherous. Workers frequently slipped on the slick steel or were simply picked up by the strong winds and carried off the bridge. Dozens of workers fell several hundred feet to their death in the early years of the bridge’s construction. Because of the danger and the uncertainty of the men, the bridge work slowed dramatically. The conditions were just too dangerous for the workers to feel comfortable. To increase safety, the construction company created a massive net that would be suspended under the bridge. It was several feet wider than the bridge and equally as long. If a worker fell, he now had a really good chance of landing in the net and surviving. The plan worked! The net was successful in doing its job. With the fear of falling gone, morale and the speed of work picked up dramatically on the bridge.
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Okay now, I’ve said all that to say this… Following God and seeking His will is like working on a high bridge. Sometimes we’re going to misstep and fall, or be swept up by strong winds. But under us is God’s net of grace. He will catch us. God does not want us to live timid lives as believers. He wants us to live with a sense of passion and boldness. If we spend our days trying to avoid the perils of stepping out of God’s will, then we’ll be afraid to take any risks for His kingdom. But when you know there is a net of grace, when you know that God will catch you and set you back on His path when you fall, then you’ll feel the freedom to pursue the adventure that kingdom living is all about.
Community News ..............6
God’s promise of grace is not an invitation to recklessness but fearlessness.
Pastor’s Note ..................1-2 Our Vision ...........................2 Prayer & Fasting .............3-4 Our Team ...........................4
Special Events ................7-8 Kingdom Women ..............9 Sr. High Youth ...................10 Kingdom Kids .............11-14 Parenting Tips .............11 March break Events ..12 Easter Services ...........13 Recipe .......................14 Crossword...................14 Holy Land Tour Info ..........15
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Blessings, Pastor Bob
Our Vision Vision: Life with Jesus -‐ Everyday, Everywhere.
Purpose: Global Kingdom Ministries is a base that mobilizes believers and propels them into their God given des@ny.
Mission: Christ -‐ To learn what we believe, 2 Peter 3:18 Character -‐ To grow in Christ’s image, 2 Corinthians 3:18 Calling -‐ To discover our purpose, Philippians 3:14, 1 Peter 2:21 Community -‐ To live out our faith together, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 12:3-‐8 Care -‐ To love our neighbors, Ma<hew 28:18-‐20, 2 Corinthians 5:14-‐15, 20
Events, dates and reports will be coming to you in the near future. Be thinking about how you may be involved. I am truly grateful to partner with you as we continue to build His Kingdom!
CHRIST
CARE
COMMUNITY
Partnering to See the Vision Continue (III) is all about the advancement of the kingdom of God. It’s about choosing a lifestyle of daily, intentional, generous living -‐ giving of our time, our money, our talents, our lives. There is no limit to what God can do when we turn our gifts and treasures back over to Him.
CHARACTER
Blessings, Pastor Bob
CALLING
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Prayer & Fasting
P R AY I N G F O R T H E I M P O S S I B L E
“Joshua said to the Lord in the presence of Israel: ‘O sun, stand still over Gibeon, O moon, over Valley of Aijalon’. So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped...” Joshua 10:12, 13 Do you have something set before you that seems too big for you? A dream? A business venture? A healing? Salvation of a loved one? When you are in a place where you have no earthly idea how to make it happen, you are in a perfect position for God to glorify Himself through that situation. Do you have faith that dares to ask God for the impossible? When you first read Joshua’s prayer, you might think it is insulting or even irreverent. Joshua’s request seems impossible to us and isn’t even scientifically correct. But according to Scripture, God gave Joshua exactly what he wanted. The sun stood still for about a full day (Joshua 10:13). There’s nothing our world needs more desperately today than God’s saving, supernatural acts. And He’s ready to act, if we will be bold enough to ask, not just for a good day or a better life, but for the impossible. We are not called to just have faith but
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also to regularly activate our faith by asking God for giant outcomes, taking giant steps. If we have the audacity to ask, God has the ability to perform. That’s how God turns His amazing promises into everyday reality in every generation, for Joshua’s and for ours. The same power that stopped the sun and raised Christ from the grave lives in every believer. God still demonstrates His power and supplies His provision in direct proportion to the faith of His children. I believe He still desires to make the sun stand still over the life of every believer. If we’ll have the audacity to ask. During these days of fasting and prayer, we are going to ask God for the impossible. Our main prayer focus is for 300 new believers over Easter. Join us as we petition God for the impossible.
Our Team PRAY ER S C H EDUL E Friday March 1st , 9pm – 2am All Night Prayer and Worship Prayer for the impossible in our lives • Impossible dreams • Impossible business/work ventures • Impossible financial situations • Impossible healing • Impossible family situations
Monday March 4th, 7 – 8:30pm Prayer for Easter ministry teams • Follow up team • Alpha life group leaders • Drama and Dance teams • Children’s team
Tuesday March 5th, 7 – 8:30pm Prayer for impossible strongholds • Barriers that prevent believers from living godly lives will be torn down • Barriers to sharing the gospel for our missionaries will be torn down • Barriers to sharing the gospel in Canada will be torn down • Barriers that prevent friends and family from hearing the gospel will be torn down
Meet the Pastoral Team: Lead Pastor Bob Johnston bob@globalkingdom.ca Ext: 255 Execu9ve Administra9on Pastor Kern Kalideen kern@globalkingdom.ca Ext: 232 Missions & Outreach Godfrey Adderley godfrey@globalkingdom.ca Ext: 235 Church Community, Life Groups & Women’s Ministry Elly Morin elly@globalkingdom.ca Ext: 233 Children’s Ministries & Junior High Youth (ages 11-‐13) Patrice Wheeler patrice@globalkingdom.ca Ext: 244 Senior High Youth (ages 14-‐18) Adam Hoskins adam@globalkingdom.ca Ext: 237
Church Ministries Coordinator & Young Adults (ages 18-‐29) Ben Johnston ben@globalkingdom.ca Ext: 234 Family Ministry Josh Johnston josh@globalkingdom.ca Ext: 231 Pastoral Care & 55+ Ministry Anthony Eastman anthony@globalkingdom.ca Ext: 259 Crea9ve Arts & Music Marco Soto marco@globalkingdom.ca Ext: 239 Worship Marsha Wagner marsha@globalkingdom.ca Ext: 238 Technical & IT Support Windsor Toussaint windsor@globalkingdom.ca Ext: 256
Wed. March 6th, 7 – 8:30pm Prayer for impossible salvation • Friends and family members • 300 to be saved through GKM’s Easter presentation • Salvation at other Easter presentations in the GTA
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"The greatest tragedy of life is not unanswered prayer, but unoffered prayer." F.B. Meyer
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Discipleship C L E A N Yo u r ROOM, Chang e
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The thought of evangelizing the world and making disciples can overwhelm most followers of Christ. Some>mes though, God asks of us things that, while challenging, are frui@ul and beneficial for all. Furthermore, He provides all the resources we need to get the job done.
Recently, the movie, Li<le Red Wagon was shown during our evening service. In it, a young boy, Zach, was watching a news report about Hurricane Charley. He and his family had escaped its impact, but others were not so fortunate. He saw how great the need was for emergency supplies and support. Helping those affected by the hurricane would be a daun>ng 18“Then Jesus came to (His disciples) and said, ‘All task for anyone, but Zach wasn't preoccupied with the authority in heaven and on earth has been given to greatness of the task. He me. 19Therefore go and make asked himself, "What can I disciples of all na>ons, bap>zing them do to help others?" Then, in the name of the Father and of the going door-‐to-‐door with his "What can I do Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and liTle red wagon, Zach teaching them to obey everything I collected from his to help others?" have commanded you. And surely I neighbours as many am with you always, to the very end emergency supplies as of the age.’” (MaThew 28:18-‐20 NIV). possible to help with the relief efforts. He was determined to do all he could in Who has commissioned us to go and make disciples? his sphere of influence. There is no one more qualified to make this request of us than our Saviour, Jesus Christ! (vs.18, 19). Whose job is it to make disciples? Ours! (vs. 19) He spoke directly to His disciples and sent them to do the job. Jesus' death provided clear access to the One True God. He did His part. Have we done ours? What are we asked to do? We are called to go, to make disciples of all the na>ons, to bap>ze them, and to teach them how to live a life of obedience to Him. Why do we dare try to make Christ known? Because He has commissioned us to do so – and "He is pa>ent with [us], not wan>ng anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance" (2 Peter 3:9b NIV). How can we complete our mission? God gave us His Holy Spirit to be with us always, and to empower us to bear witness of Him to the world (vs. 20b, Acts 1:8).
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Zach used an interes>ng analogy to help us follow his example. Whenever his bedroom gets overwhelmingly messy, he could easily decide against cleaning it, or simply shove things out of sight under the bed. But his mom suggested it would be easier to begin by cleaning just one corner of the room at a >me. So it is with making disciples. We can make a difference where we work or go shopping, where we play or study. We can let our corner of the world see Christ in our acFons, and hear Him through our words of love. We can do our part, and then let Jesus do the rest.
Community News Life Groups Helping People Grow “A ChrisFan Small Group is an intenFonal face-‐to-‐face gathering of three to twelve people on a regular Fme schedule with the common purpose of discovering and growing in the possibiliFes of the abundant life in Christ.” Roberta Hesteness (author of various books on Small Group Dynamics) Jesus handpicked a small group of 12 men. He spent Fme with them. He ministered to them; mentored them and molded them. He turned them into world changers. Even more, Jesus showed us the power of a small group and the great things that can be accomplished in them. Tes$mony: “My brother’s family, who were strong Hindus, came a few times to our Life Group, and as a result, his family members started coming to our church with their children. The group has been praying a long Fme for this. We thank God for touching this family. If you interested in leading or hos@ng a small group, please contact elly@globalkingdom.ca or call 416-‐438-‐1601 ext. 233.
Save the Date JUNE 15th Adult Fellowship Day Trip to St. Jacobs. Details Coming soon!
JOIN OUR TEAM We Need Volunteers for the Security Team If you have a passion to serve and protect here at GKM on Sunday mornings, please contact wendy@globalkingdom.ca or ext 226.
Class Dates: MARCH: Friday 15, 7-‐10 pm & Saturday 16, 8:30 -‐ 6 pm The Book of Ephesians -‐ Dr. James Ferguson APRIL: Friday 19, 7-‐10 pm & Saturday 20, 8:30 -‐ 6 pm Paul: The Man -‐ Dr. Ronald CoXle Phone: 647-859-5784 or 416-282-1746
www.resministries.net resscarborough@gmail.com 647-‐859-‐5784 416-‐282-‐1746
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Phone: 647-859-5784 or 416-282-1746
ONE DAY SEMINARS
The Elisha Mantle Continues
JOIN US SPRING Session:
3 Saturdays, April 26, May 25, June 22 9 - 5 pm - Cost: $25 per session (Last day of WINTER Session: Mar. 23) TO REGISTER: Contact Rev. Gaetane Marshall 905-446-0294 or info@leadinternational.ca For more info go to: www.leadinternational.ca
ESL Registration Begins: MARCH 18th Classes: Mondays + Wednesdays 7:00pm Starting MARCH 25th lease contact For more informaFon, p ca godfrey@globalkingdom.
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Special Events n? e h w e b u o y l where wil Ea!er Services
Days of Fasting and Prayer: Prayer - March 1st & 4th - 6th Fasting - March 4th-6th Good Friday Celebration & Communion: March 29th, 10am Join us for a Powerful Service of Praise, Worship and the Word. Easter Sunday Celebrations: March 31st, 8:30am & 11:00am Special Services for Children (Newborns to Grade 8) will be available for all our Easter Services
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Special Events Global Kingdom Ministries presents...
No God Could Ever Forgive Me APRIL 20 & 21, 2013 6:00 pm Free Admission
Surrounded by violence and hopelessness, one man seeks to bring hope and forgiveness to others who are lost. But when the very fabric of his faith is tested, can he put aside his personal hurt and offer Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forgiveness to those who cause him pain?
Sunday MARCH 10th, 2013
WOW
Women on the Wall Prayer Gathering
Saturday, March 16th, 2013 Global Kingdom Ministries 9am - 11am
EASTERN CANADA TRIP
Prince Edward Island and the Maritimes
June 29 - July 5, 2013 Trip Coordinator Bay Cassi: 647-839-0529 dading2012@gmail.com Alternate Contact Anne Nevins: 416-419-5717
April 11-13, 2013 @ GKM www.missionfest.org 905.839.5053 / 1.866.780.9157
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Kingdom Women Join us for a different kind of Retreat ... Retreats are wonderful opportuniFes for women to get away from their everyday responsibiliFes and to rest, have fun, and spend some concentrated Fme learning about God. For many women, retreats provide the only Fme they really have to themselves with no children to care for, no meals to plan, and no chores or responsibiliFes pressing on them. Retreats offer women a chance to take a long pause to reflect on their lives and where they are in their relaFonships with God. Retreats give women Fme to see others in a relaxed and fun sedng. Spending a whole weekend together without the distracFons of home, work, and family gives women the Fme to make new friends and to deepen the friendships they already have. Invite a friend and join us at Guelph Bible Conference Center for our Ladies’ Spring Retreat: ‘ Take Time’. Visit the ladies’ table in the Atrium or pick up an applicaFon at the info center. We look forward to seeing you there. Pastor Elly Morin
Take time to think... it is the source of power. Take time to play... it is the secret of perpetual youth Take time to pray... it is the greatest power on earth. Take time to love and be loved... it is a God-given privilege. Take time to be friendly... it is the road to happiness. Take time to laugh... it is the music of the soul. Take time to work... it is the price of success. Take time to give... it is too short a day to be selfish. Author Unknown
Our Women’s Ministry leadership team will conFnue to be available in the atrium once a month to connect with you, please don’t hesitate to speak with them. For further informaFon or quesFons related to Women Ministries please, contact elly@globalkingdom.ca.
Ministry Team: Seema David, Cora Fraser, Maria Goodridge, Susan Jones, Natalie Kepe, Tamara McKinson, Kathyrn Wiltshire 9
Sr. High Youth
Collide Special JOINT Youth Night Saturday, March 15th 7-10pm @ GKM
KINGDOM IMPACt End of Discussion Youth Fundraiser Dinner Theatre, Saturday March 23
Friday Nights @ 7:30 - Rm. 9 Senior High Youth ages 13-18
Doors Open: 6pm - Dinner will be served at 6:30pm Tickets will be sold in Atrium: $15
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Holy Land Spiritual & Enrichment Tour October 22-31, 2013 Hosted by Pastor Bob Johnston and Larry & Marina Willard
Next Information Meeting: Monday, March 11th, 7:00pm
Our Vision: Life with Jesus - Everyday, Everywhere.
Sunday Services: 8:30am, 11am & 6pm 1250 Markham Road, Scarborough, ON M1H 2Y9 Phone: 416-438-1601 E-mail: office@globalkingdom.ca Website: www.globalkingdom.ca