MOUNT ZION FILIPINO

JUNE 9, 2018

“The Mount Zion Filipino Seventh-day Adventist Church exists to proclaim the Good News of salvation to all people, leading

them to Jesus Christ and His church, nurturing them to spiritual maturity, and engaging them in Christian service until He comes.”

PASTOR’S CORNER June 9, 2018

ALL CULTURES IN JESUS CHRIST

Today is a very special day for our Mount Zion Filipino Adventist Church and I invite all church members to welcome our speaker, Pastor Jakov Bibulovic (Ontario Conference Director of Church Growth, Church Planting and Evangelism) to our church pulpit. I hope that he and his family will enjoy experiencing Filipino culture and food this evening and feel at home with us.

Our Cultural Day is held once a year in June, which is around the same time of Independence Day in Philippines. Mount Zion Filipino church members celebrate the culture and heritage of their nations, although it is more specific to the Filipino Culture. While most of our church members came from Philippines, there are at least 12 other ethnicities or nationalities which are part of our church family.

Our church has been starting to reflect the rich drapery of cultures and diversity found in our city, Toronto, considered as one of the most multi-cultural city in the world. So today, we celebrate God’s love as manifested through the varied cultural heritage that is represented in our church.

Let me reflect on the example of Jesus relating to cultures and heritage. Jesus was, in crucial respects, a religious and cultural revolutionary. He taught that although God had revealed himself uniquely to the Jews (John 4:22), Jewishness alone was no guarantee of favor with God (Matt. 8:10-12). He taught that people should worship with God centered in the heart, not in Jerusalem (John 4:21-24). He also taught that a kind Samaritan or a repentant tax collector was better than a pious, proud and heartless Pharisee (Luke 10:29-38; 18:9-14). Actually, he also invited women to be his disciples (Luke 10:38-42). He granted healing to Gentiles who were the outcasts in that day society (Matt. 15:21-28) and also ate with the outcasts (Luke 19:1-10).

As we celebrate the Cultural Day, let’s learn from these three points, which may help us understand the relation between Christ and our plurality of cultures. First point, Jesus is the Reconciler of cultures because he is the one who can bring people of different cultures together. He brought about reconciliation between Jews and Gentiles through his death. Second point, Jesus Christ is Redeemer of cultures because He brings wholeness and hope to people of all cultures. He offers forgiveness to people of all cultures. Christ forgave the worst sinners of His own culture (Matt. 6:14-15). People from all cultures can love each other because Christ offers healing, cleansing, and hope to people of all cultures. Final point, Jesus Christ is the Ruler of all cultures because He is the one who establishes the standards by which all cultures are ultimately to be judged. He also brings people of all cultures together to confess their need of redemption and to place their trust in Him instead of in false self-sufficiency of their proud cultures.

Jesus left us a great example of having accepting and loving relationships regardless our different cultures and nationalities. When we submit to Christ as our Reconciler, Redeemer, and Ruler, we will experience true love and peace. Therefore, let’s continue to celebrate our cultural differences, but continue to learn from Christ’s examples of loving and accepting each other.

In His Ministry,

Pastor Sereivudh Ly, D,Min.

PAARALANG PANSABADO Hunyo 9, 2018

9:15 a.m.

Paglilingkod Awitan Taga-Pagpaawit

“’UMAWIT SA KAGALAKAN” Mga Awit Sa Pagsamba#12 “ANG KAL’WATIAN SA DIYOS IBIGAY” Mga Awit Sa Pagsamba #6

Pambungad na Pagbati Ellen Bautista

Pamgbungad na Awit Kapulungan

“KAY JESUS NA PAG IBIG” Mga Awit Sa Pagsamba #59 Pagbasa ng Kasulatan Regina Mazzei

DANIEL 12:1, (ANG SALITA NG DIOS) Pambungad na Panalangin Angelita Mendoza Balita sa Bukiran Video Presentasyon Tanging Awit Ina Echavez Pagpapatotoo Jason Diaz Pagkilala sa mga Ama ng Tahanan Kierra Alba Pag-aaral ng Leksyon bawat Klase

AMERICA AT BABILONYA Awit ng Pagtatapos Mga Batang Bughaw Panalangin na Pagtatapos Vivian Mendoza

NGAYUN LINGGO TALATANG SAULOHIN : “Sa panahong iyon, darating si Micael, ang makapangyarihang pinuno na nagtatanggol sa

iyong mga kababayan. Magiging mahirap ang kalagayan sa mga panahong iyon, at ang

matinding kahirapang ito ay hindi pa nangyayari mula nang naging bansa ang Israel. Pero

ililigtas sa paghihirap ang iyong mga kababayan na ang mga pangalan ay nakasulat

sa aklat.”(Daniel 12:1)

TAGA-PAGPAAWIT: Amelyn Jordan, Marivic Egca & Rose Lily Esmana

PIYANISTA: Julie Solijon

DIVINE WORSHIP June 9, 2018

10:50 a.m.

Prelude Pianist/Organist Welcome & Announcements Lowen Tenerife Call to Worship Lowen Tenerife Introit Congregation

“SURELY THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD” Invocation Pastor Jakov Bibulovic Children’s Story Mikael Mendoza Songs of Worship Praise Team

“KAY JESUS NA PAG-IBIG (I WILL SING OF JESUS LOVE)” SDA#183 “THERE’S A LAND THAT IS FAIRER THAN DAY” SDA#428

“’TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS” SDA#524 Scripture Reading Penny Lumayor

PSALMS 137:1-4 Call to Prayer Congregation

“CLEANSE ME”

Intercessory Prayer Darlene Rey Prayer Response Congregation

DIVINE WORSHIP June 9, 2018

10:50 a.m.

Offertory Reading & Prayer Willie Villamor

Offering: CANADIAN FRENCH MINISTRIES

Offertory Music Pianist Introduction of the Speaker Lowen Tenerife

Message in Song Mt. Zion Choir Message from God’s Word PASTOR JAKOV BIBULOVIC

Director, Evangelism,Church Planting & Church Growth, Ontario Conference

“SINGING THE LORD’S SONG IN A FOREIGN LAND”

Song of Dedication Congregation

“MARCHING TO ZION” SDA#422 Benediction Pastor Jakov Bibulovic

Song of Affirmation Congregation

“THEREFORE THE REDEEMED OF THE LORD” Postlude Pianist/Organist

PRAISE TEAM: Matthew Dan & Team PIANIST: Adriana Gheorghita ORGANIST: Sharon Dela Cruz

WARM WELCOME TO ALL With glad hearts and open arms, we welcome you to Mount Zion Filipino Seventh-day Adventist Church. We extend a special greeting to all guests and visitors who have joined us today. Thank you for worshiping with us this Sabbath day and we look forward to seeing you again. Happy Sabbath to all! TODAY, SABBATH, JUNE 9, 2018 9:15 a.m. – Sabbath School: Ellen Bautista 10:50 a.m. – Speaker: Pastor Jakov Bibulovic 1:30 p.m. – Children’s Choir Practice 2:00 p.m. – “F” Teams Meeting 2:30 p.m. – Second Congregation 7:30 p.m. – Church Socials (Sundown Worship) 8:57 p.m. – SUNSET

NEXT WEEK, SABBATH, JUNE 16, 2018 Ontario Conference Camp Meeting (Church Closed) 9:01 p.m. – SUNSET

UPCOMING EVENTS June 10 – Nominating Committee Meeting @ 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. June 17 – Food Bank @ 12 – 3:00 p.m. June 17 – Nominating Committee Meeting @ 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. June 22-24 – Kingsway/CAA Graduation Weekend June 23 – Baptismal Ceremony June 23 – Health Ministry Cooking Class @ 3:00 p.m. June 23 – Church Board Meeting @ 5:00 p.m. July 1-5 – Adventurer Family Camping at Camp Frenda July 7 – Communion Sabbath July 7 – Outreach Activities @ 2:30 p.m. July 7 – Deacon/ Deaconess Evaluation Meeting @ 2:30 p.m. July 7 – LAT Meeting @ 5:00 p.m. July 8 – Nominating Committee Meeting @ 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. July 8 – Compassion Health Mission with GYC July 8-14 – Vacation Bible School @ 5:00-9:00 p.m.

FAMILIES FOR PRAYER: June 9, 2018

1. Lopez, Marinel , Danny, Dana & Kirk 2. Lopez, Maylin & Don 3. Lospe, Hector, Nemely, Sean & Henelle 4. Lucrida, Ezekiel, Lynn, Kyle & Zieline 5. Lue, Joji, Darren & Megan 6. Lumayor, Penny, Jack, Louis & Vanessa 7. Lumbangaol, Sem, Farida, Githa, Witha &

Dysphan

FAMILIES FOR PRAYER: June 23, 2018

1. Lumbo, Miriam & Alice 2. Lumbo, Arlene, Elizabeth, Arel, Arlee &

Arliz 3. Ly, Sereivudh, Vandy, Kim, Sam, Selena

& Stephen 4. Magsipoc, Nemuel, Erna, Earl & Diane 5. Magsipoc, Allan, Jo-Anne & Rylan 6. Malangyaon, Maricar 7. Malangyaon, Jaime, Fe, Jamie & Jasmine

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DEADLINE FOR BULLETIN MATERIAL Please submit all materials for the bulletin no later than midnight every Monday. Please continue to email items to mtzionsda@yahoo.ca. Thank you. * This deadline will be strictly adhered to.

MID-WEEK PRAYER MEETING Join us for Mid-week Prayer on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

FRIDAY EVENING VESPERS Boost your devotional life for a more vibrant and intimate relationship with the Lord by attending our Friday Vesper service, on June 15, 2018 at 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary.

FILIPINO HERITAGE CELEBRATION Today is our Filipino Heritage Sabbath and tonight we will have a celebration of our culture at the Fellowship Hall at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend this special event. Invite your family and friends. There will be lots of food, fun and surprises. So come, let’s celebrate. (Sundown worship followed by Dinner)

NEW MZFC AFTERNOON CONGREGATION After years of steady growth and many Sabbaths where our church and parking lot were filled beyond capacity, we are excited for this opportunity to reach, serve and connect with more people in our community. If you are looking for a fresh way to grow in your faith and connect with other genuine and caring people, we encourage you to worship with us on Sabbaths at 2:30 p.m. Please continue to pray for our afternoon congregation as they launch this new ministry and embark on a new journey with Christ.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL The Vacation Bible School/Experience will be held from July 8-14, 2018. Registration is now open. Registration forms are now available, if interested please see Dahl Docil or Kaye Aure. Please encourage your community friends to attend this year’s VBS!

FELLOWSHIP LUNCH All members who regularly join our Sabbath Fellowship Lunch are asked to bring their own reusable plates and cutlery. Please wash them at home to help ease the people congestion in our kitchen. You may use paper plates (no Styrofoam). Thank you for your cooperation and for being a faithful steward of our environment.

“IGNITE!” CAMP MEETING 2018 June 16, 2018 is the Ontario Camp Meeting and our church will be closed. Every church member is encouraged to attend the said event which will be held at the International Center 6900 Airport Rd, Mississuaga, ON L4V 1E8.

AMP LEADERSHIP SUMMIT – “ARISE.INSPIRE.DELIVER” September 28-30, 2018 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites, 9005 Leslie St., Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1B2. Adventurer, Pathfinder, and Master Guide leaders are expected to attend. Cost: $150.00 until July 30, 2018. To register online and for more information, go to: www.amp-summit.ca

ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOW IS OUR GIVING?

LOCAL CHURCH FUNDS Month Year-To-Date

Period Ending Actual

Income Actual

Expense

Surplus (Short)

Actual Income

Actual Expense

Surplus (Short) May 31, 2018

Comb Ch Budget 11,673 8,609 3,064 55,762 51,183 4,579

Others 5,099 2,986 2,113 57,695 56,623 1,072

Total MZFC Funds 16,772 11,595 5,177 113,457 107,806 5,651

LOCAL CHURCH FUNDS RECEIVED Mar Apr May

YTD Actual

YTD Plan** Variance

Comb Ch Budget 14,964 11,905 11,673 55,762 63,333 (7,571)

Other Income 10,714 3,110 5,099 57,695 51,023 6,672

Total Local Church Funds 25,678 15,015 16,772 113,457 114,356 (899)

CONFERENCE FUNDS RECEIVED Mar Apr May YTD Actual* YTD Plan** Variance

Tithes 66,063 57,036 52,829 253,539 277,509 (21,970)

Other Conf Funds 3,944 2,759 2,431 12,249 15,315 (3,066)

Total Conference Funds 70,007 59,795 55,260 265,788 292,824 (27,036)

*Actual Funds remitted to the Ontario Conference. ** Church Budget approved by the Church on April 14, 2018.

OFFICERS’ SCHEDULE

DUTIES THIS WEEK (JUNE 9, 2018) NEXT WEEK (JUNE 16, 2018)

PRESIDING LEADER: Lowen Tenerife Church Closed

DEACONS:

Joseph Salamanca, Daniel Cassidy, Jerson Aure, John Mazzei, Matthew

Dann, Christopher Nool, Swapon Halder

DEACONESSES: Lorcie Aberin, Dionie Dann, Ana Marie

Dulca, Elvie Esch, Ana Nool, Fanny Rejuso, Basilisa Tolentino

FELLOWSHIP LUNCH: Group 2- B. Lopez & C. Guzman

REFUSE DISPOSAL: John Mazzei, Matthew Dann &

Christopher Nool

NURSES ON DUTY: Georgia Tenerife & Mark Mendoza

OPEN/CLOSE CHURCH: Jezreel Aure/Rene Robes

CONTACT

DR. SEREIVUDH LY

Lead Pastor

647.862.2627 (C)

289.274.2169 (H)

pastorly777@gmail.com

sly@adventistontario.org

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