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LIVE IN CONCERT
WATOTO AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Saturday at 7pm (invite your friends!)
Sunday at 10:30am (come early for a seat)
Kids Church in service!
*LOVE OFFERING RECEIVED FOR WATOTO
Invite a friend!

6pm Prayer Meeting in the Lounge
Everyone Welcome!

Church Family News: Renee Sloos’ mother passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, in Montreal. Pastor Will and Renee thank the church family for their love and prayers. Pastor Will returns to the office on Thursday.

Special thanks to our Kids Church leaders for serving in Renee’s absence.
You are appreciated!

Special thanks to Karen Johnson and her team for Saturday’s Senior Brunch!
What a great time! Thank you to everyone who served and supported this ministry!

*RHPC MEMBERS: Our Annual General Meeting is Sunday, May 5
1pm – Free Hot Fellowship Lunch in the Fellowship Hall
2pm – Annual General Meeting in the Sanctuary
-Free childcare for ages 2-8; nursery open for parents with babies
-2023 Annual Reports will be mailed to your home next week
-We will be electing 2 members to our Board
All members requested to be in attendance!

Tuesdays at 7pm – Young Adults with Pastor Jon
Meeting in the Fellowship Hall
Contact Pastor Jon at jonathan@rhpc.ca for more info!

Wednesdays at 7pm – Junior Highs (Grades 6-8)
Meeting in the Fellowship Hall
Contact Pastor Alisha at alisha@rhpc.ca for more info!

New Believer? Exploring Christianity?
Join ALPHA every Thursday at 7pm
Meeting in the Fellowship Hall for food and fellowship
Everyone Welcome!
Contact Pastor Jon at jonathan@rhpc.ca for more info

Grade 6-12 Youth Convention registration deadline April 28th.
$100 includes event ticket, hotel and transportation.
Contact Pastor Alisha at alisha@rhpc.ca for more details

Mommy and Me Biweekly Group
Next meeting: Tuesday, April 30 at 11am
Contact Pastor Alisha at alisha@rhpc.ca for more details.

Starting Wednesday, May 1 in the Sanctuary
Way of the Master Evangelism Class with John Woodall
Come and learn how to share your faith with others!
Level 2 (but you don’t need Level 1 to attend)
Everyone is Invited!

PAOC International Pastors and Missionaries Conference
May 12-15, 2024 in Niagara Falls, Ontario
Over 3,500 pastors representing 1,100 churches
Over 250 missionaries representing over 87 countries
Pastors Will, Jon, and Alisha will be in attendance
Pray for a tremendous outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon our Fellowship!

INTERESTED IN WATER BAPTISM?
Water Baptism Class: Thursday, June 13 at 7pm
Water Baptism Service: Sunday, June 23 at 10:30am
Pick up a Water Baptism Application in the Foyer!
Contact Pastor Jon for more details at jonathan@rhpc.ca

Preaching Calendar
Sun. May 5 – Pastor Will (Communion)
Sun. May 12 – Pastor Will (Mother’s Day)
Sun. May 19 – Pastor Jon (Pastor Will preaching at Calvary Church, Lindsay)
Sun. May 26 – Pastor Alisha (Pastor Will away writing dissertation)

CHURCH FAMILY PRAYER REQUESTS:
Leah Samaranayake – her father passed away in Sri Lanka
David Patten – awaiting surgery
Gerie Regular – healing
Ravi Adhiyappan – recovering from heart surgery
Becky Baron – bereaved; passing of husband
Milla Burdan – healing
Paul Reesor – healing
Tony Mancini – recovering from heart by-pass surgery
Jonathan Allen – recovering from shoulder surgery

Emergency Prayer Request?
Contact the Church Office to activate the Prayer Chain!
905-884-5149 or info@rhpc.ca

How to Give the Lord’s Tithes and Offerings:

1. E-Transfer email address: give@rhpc.ca.

2. Give In Person: Drop in secure drop boxes in the sanctuary, church office, or at the back of the building. All cheques made payable to “Richmond Hill Pentecostal Church.”

3. Mail A Cheque:  Mail your tithes and offerings to the church. Address: 65 Baif Blvd., Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 5E2. Make all cheques payable to Richmond Hill Pentecostal Church”.

Just Some Reminders While at Church:

1. Exit Route: Please exit the parking lot via the east laneway to protect our children and seniors.

2. Church Security: Our ushers regularly monitor our building, including classrooms, restrooms, offices, and stairwells.

3. Fire Routes: Keep all fire routes clear. The police may fine vehicles obstructing fire routes.

4. Unsettled Infants: Parents are requested to use the nursery to ensure their infant is not a distraction.

5. We request no food or drink in the sanctuary. Please keep the sanctuary clean and tidy.

6. Main Floor Restrooms: Use our main floor restrooms during the service. Lower-level restrooms are for Kids’ Church.

7. Don’t get a ticket! All vehicles parked on the street must be nine meters back from the intersection.

8. Cell Phones: Silence your phone during the service.

9. Video Recording: No video recording of our services as it distracts others.

10. Lost something? RHPC is not responsible for lost or stolen items. See our Lost and Found in the lower-level foyer.

11. Kids Church Ministry is a nut-free zone for the health and safety of children with nut-allergies.

12. No solicitation on church property. If someone solicits you, report the matter to the Church Office.

PASTORAL TEAM

William Sloos
LEAD PASTOR

Jonathan Kandiah
ASSISTANT PASTOR

Alisha Lubenga
YOUTH PASTOR

Michael Canagasabey
OPERATIONS MANAGER

Mirna Lewis-Jeremiah
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR

Elaine Reid
PASTORAL ADMINISTRATOR

Renée Sloos
KIDS MINISTRY DIRECTOR

BOARD MEMBERS

Dan Fontanna
Youth / Young Adults

Karen Johnson
Outreach / Missions

Remi Ojo
Women’s Ministry / Prayer

Elaine Reid
Kids’ Ministry / New Members

John Woodall
Evangelism / Mens’ Ministry

Karlene Wynter
Worship / Church Policy

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