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InsightKingdom
March/April 2013 Volume 19
FaithfulnessThyLamentations
GREAT i s
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases,his mercies never come to an end;they are new every morning;great is your faithfulness.3:22-23
..................Pastor’s Note 1-2
...........................Our Vision 2
.............Prayer & Fasting 3-4
...........................Our Team 4
........................Discipleship 5
..............Community News 6
................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
Table of Contents:
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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.
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.
God’s promise of grace is not an invitation to recklessness but fearlessness.
Blessings,Pastor Bob
The Grace Net
Pastor’s Note
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
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CHRIST
CHARACTER
CALLINGCOMMUNITY
CARE
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.
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!
Blessings,Pastor Bob
Our Vision
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“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
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.
PRAY ING FOR THE IMPOSS IBLE
Prayer & Fasting
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Lead Pastor Bob Johnston [email protected]: 255
Execu9ve Administra9on PastorKern [email protected] Ext: 232
Missions & OutreachGodfrey [email protected] Ext: 235
Church Community, Life Groups & Women’s MinistryElly Morin [email protected] Ext: 233
Children’s Ministries & Junior High Youth (ages 11-‐13)Patrice [email protected] Ext: 244
Senior High Youth (ages 14-‐18)Adam Hoskins [email protected] Ext: 237
Church Ministries Coordinator & Young Adults (ages 18-‐29)Ben Johnston [email protected] Ext: 234
Family Ministry Josh Johnston [email protected] Ext: 231
Pastoral Care & 55+ MinistryAnthony [email protected] Ext: 259
Crea9ve Arts & MusicMarco Soto [email protected] Ext: 239
Worship Marsha [email protected] Ext: 238
Technical & IT Support Windsor [email protected] Ext: 256
Meet the Pastoral Team:
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
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
PRAYER SCHEDULE
"The greatest tragedy of life is not unanswered prayer, but unoffered prayer."
F.B. Meyer
PRAYEver yday
Our Team
Discipleship
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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.
18“Then Jesus came to (His disciples) and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make disciples of all na>ons, bap>zing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’” (MaThew 28:18-‐20 NIV).
Who has commissioned us to go and make disciples? 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).
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 task for anyone, but Zach wasn't preoccupied with the
greatness of the task. He asked himself, "What can I do to help others?" Then, going door-‐to-‐door with his liTle red wagon, Zach collected from his neighbours as many emergency supplies as
possible to help with the relief efforts. He was determined to do all he could in his sphere of influence.
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.
"What can I do to help others?"
CLEANYour ROOM, Change the WORLD
Phone: 647-859-5784 or 416-282-1746
Phone: 647-859-5784 or 416-282-1746
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 pmPaul: The Man -‐ Dr. Ronald CoXle
www.resministries.net [email protected]
647-‐859-‐5784 416-‐282-‐1746
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The ESSENTIALS Of
ONE DAY SEMINARS
TO REGISTER: Contact Rev. Gaetane Marshall905-446-0294 or [email protected]
For more info go to: www.leadinternational.ca
SPRING Session:3 Saturdays, April 26, May 25, June 22
9 - 5 pm - Cost: $25 per session
The Elisha Mantle Continues
(Last day of WINTER Session: Mar. 23)
Helping People GrowLife Groups
“A ChrisFan Small Group is an intenFonal face-‐to-‐face gathering of three to twelve people on a regular Fme schedule with the common purpose of discovering and growing in the possibiliFes of the abundant life in Christ.”Roberta Hesteness (author of various books on Small Group Dynamics)
Jesus handpicked a small group of 12 men. He spent Fme with them. He ministered to them; mentored them and molded them. He turned them into world changers. Even more, Jesus showed us the power of a small group and the great things that can be accomplished in them.
Tes$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 [email protected] or call 416-‐438-‐1601 ext. 233.
Registration Begins: MARCH 18th
Classes: Mondays + Wednesdays 7:00pm
Starting MARCH 25th
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For more informaFon, please contact
JOIN OUR TEAMWe Need Volunteers for the Security Team
If you have a passion to serve and protect here at GKM on Sunday mornings, please contact
[email protected] or ext 226.
Save the Date JUNE 15th Adult Fellowship Day Trip to St. Jacobs.
Details Coming soon!
Community News
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Friday March 29 - 10:00am Saturday March 30 - 6:00pmSunday March 31 - 6:00pm
to GLOBAL KINGDOM MINISTRIES
where will you be when?
Days of Fasting and Prayer:Prayer - March 1st & 4th - 6thFasting - March 4th-6th
Good Friday Celebration & Communion:March 29th, 10amJoin 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
Special Events
Ea!er Services
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April 11-13, 2013 @ GKMwww.missionfest.org
905.839.5053 / 1.866.780.9157
Global Kingdom Ministries presents...
No God Could Ever Forgive Me
APRIL 20 & 21, 20136:00 pmFree 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 God’s forgiveness to those who cause him pain?
Sunday MARCH 10th, 2013
Saturday, March 16th, 2013Global Kingdom Ministries9am - 11am
WOWWomen on the Wall Prayer Gathering
Trip Coordinator
Bay Cassi: [email protected]
Alternate Contact
Anne Nevins: 416-419-5717
EASTERN CANADA TRIP Prince Edward Island and the Maritimes
June 29 - July 5, 2013
Special Events
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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
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 [email protected].
Ministry Team:
Seema David, Cora Fraser, Maria Goodridge, Susan Jones, Natalie Kepe, Tamara McKinson, Kathyrn Wiltshire
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
Join us for a different kind of Retreat ...
Kingdom Women
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End of DiscussionYouth Fundraiser Dinner Theatre, Saturday March 23
Doors Open: 6pm - Dinner will be served at 6:30pm
Tickets will be sold in Atrium: $15
CollideSpecial JOINT Youth Night Saturday, March 15th7-10pm @ GKM
KINGDOM IMPACtFriday Nights @ 7:30 - Rm. 9Senior High Youth ages 13-18
Sr. High Youth
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Hosted by Pastor Bob Johnston and Larry & Marina Willard
Sunday Services: 8:30am, 11am & 6pm1250 Markham Road, Scarborough, ON M1H 2Y9
Phone: 416-438-1601 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.globalkingdom.ca
Our Vision:Life with Jesus - Everyday, Everywhere.
Holy Land Spiritual & Enrichment TourOctober 22-31, 2013
Next Information Meeting: Monday, March 11th, 7:00pm