Dear RAC Family,
 
We praise God for the end of another week and for His faithfulness. What a great week we have had starting Live Called, launching Groups and having another great Evergreen social!

There are new updates and opportunities to tell you about! Please read to learn more.

DISCIPLESHIP AND MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Welcome to Church Center!

As part of the ongoing effort to improve our systems and keep things as user-friendly as possible, we are pleased to let you know Rexdale will be moving to Church Center. Church Center will become the place where you manage your personal data and where you can register for events, join groups and interact with group members, give your tithes and offerings, check-in for Family Ministries, manage volunteer schedules and more.

Rexdale is rolling out the different parts of Church Center in stages. This week, Rexdale lauched Groups. Based on the information we received from everyone back in February, a new slate of Interest Groups has been created where you can get connected to one another by building friendships around a common interest. Emails were sent out for each group you signed up for! Take a moment to read your email, sign in and start connecting! Aren't in a group yet? Browse groups once you download Church Center HERE.

In the not-too-distant future, Rexdale will be moving its online giving to Church Center. The move to Church Center will be accompanied by a simplified financial structure making the process of giving tithes and offerings simpler for donors and more efficient and cost effective for Rexdale. Stay tuned for more information when this change takes place.

The Praxis on Sunday

Sunday, April 23, 8:15 am, Welcome Centre
The Praxis will be continuing for the next several weeks! All are welcome to join our group of apprentices of Jesus as we seek His face through spiritual formation practices! As usual, coffee and muffins will be served!

Live Called Bake Sale for Missions on Sunday

Sunday, April 23, 11:30 am, RAC Café Downstairs
Family Ministries is having a Bake Sale this Sunday after the morning service! The children are raising funds for our friends from Grace Between Nations in Mali and their newly built school. If you love cookies, cupcakes, loaves, squares and more, come and purchase a treat in support of this impactful ministry. Goodies will go on sale after the service for $5, $10 and $15. Thank you for your contributions and support. 

Young Adults Gathering

Saturday, April 22, 7-10 pm, Fireside Lounge
Young Adults gather every other Saturday. We are doing Alpha right now. Join us for some deep conversations and fellowship over snacks.

Live Called Workshop "Truth in Plurality - Talking with Other Faiths"

Saturday, April 29, 10 am-12 pm, RAC
We are hosting a workshop centered around helping us share the gospel with people from different faith backgrounds. This is an important and practical topic for all of us! Childcare will be provided for JK to Grade 6. Don't forget to REGISTER. See you there!

Monthly Rexmen Dinner

Monday, May 1, RAC Youth Centre
Invite your friends, sons, brothers, fathers and co-workers for an evening of food & fellowship and welcome speaker John Bland. We will be exploring the topic: How to navigate in a world gone mad?

Please register for this event HERE. You can pay at the door:

  • Individual: $8
  • Student: $5
  • First Time: Free

RAC Women’s Connect

Saturday, May 6, 8:30 am - Noon, RAC Youth Centre
Connection – Community – Celebration! Let’s gather together, encourage one another and grow in our faith journeys! We have the pleasure of welcoming Loreli Cockram, who will be speaking to us about "The Gratefulness Experiment" - discovering what changes when we give thanks. A light breakfast will be provided! Please register for this event, HERE

Wonderfully Made Wellness Café

Saturday May 6, 7-9 pm, RAC
Save the date for our second Wonderfully Made event, coming in May! This event is open to all Young Adult women ages 17-35 and your friends! More details to come.

APEST: Prophecy Workshop

Sunday, May 7, 11:45 am – 1:45 pm, RAC Room 201
A welcome to those who scored high in ‘prophesy’ on the APEST survey! You may 'hear' God through visions, pictures, dreams, words, impressions or scripture for the purpose of building up the Body of Christ. Please join us at the prophesy workshop as we practice listening together for God's voice through His Word. Happening in Room 201. Coffee & muffins provided (consider bringing a lunch). Don't forget to sign up HERE. If you haven't already, try taking the APEST Test, today.  

Faith in Transition to Post Secondary

Friday, May 12, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, RAC
We are once again hosting Faith in Transition to Post Secondary. This exciting evening is geared towards grades 11, 12 and 1st & 2nd year post secondary students. Parents and Youth/Young Adult Workers are also encouraged to come. We will be answering questions such as What is the hardest part of going to university? Is faith part of your journey? How can you prepare now for the changes that are coming? Come, bring a friend, invite your parents. There is a taste of something for everyone!

Here is a brief clip that was created out of the last year’s event: View Clip

Register for the event: HERE

Day Camp Registration is Open

July 10 - August 4, Weekdays 9 - 4 pm, Rexdale Alliance Church

Camper Registration (gong into JK - Grade 8)
Join us this summer for 4 weeks of fun activities—Bible lessons, games, crafts, and more! Campers will make friends, learn new skills, and hear about Jesus! Each week involves a different theme and tailored activities. Learn more and register HERE
Preparing to Lead & Leader in Training 
Our Preparing to Lead and Leader in Training programs are designed to prepare youth for leadership in ministry with children through Biblical teaching and hands-on experience. Register HERE.
Leader Registration
Youth and young adults interested in joining the team: we are accepting applications for Day Camp leaders, HERE!

ANNOUNCEMENTS, FAMILY NEWS, PRAISE AND PRAYER REQUESTS

Staffing Update

On behalf of our Rexdale Alliance Church community we want to thank Jadon Pascal van Alphen for the work he has done in audio and video production to support our worship teams, Sunday services and events over the past couple of years. Jadon has been instrumental in improving the delivery of our services online during the pandemic and has been a force for creative innovation in a variety of areas. Jadon will be leaving his position with RAC in the coming weeks to pursue other employment opportunities. He will be missed by our staff team as well as by volunteers in our worship and tech ministries. We pray God’s blessing on Jadon and that he may experience success in his future endeavours.

SERVICE AND PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES

Weekend Worship Songs

Do you love worshiping God in song each week as a community? We do too! Upon request, we have created a playlist of the worship set we will be singing this coming Sunday morning so you can prepare your hearts for worship. Find link to YouTube playlist below. Enjoy!

Weekend Worship Service Details

Sunday, April 23, 10 am, Rexdale Alliance Church Auditorium
Join us this Sunday for our morning service. This is the second Sunday of Live Called and we will be hearing from guest speakers Wade & Cara Kennedy. Due to security precautions, we will not be able to livestream this portion of the service. For our home viewers, you will also be treated to a guest speaker, Terry Sanderson from Bayview Glen Church. Whether you choose to join in person or online, we look forward to worshiping with you at 10 am on Sunday!

If you know someone who does not have internet access, please let them know they may call 647-374-4685 and listen to the service with the meeting ID 849 6287 9924

Opportunities to Pray Together

  • Tuesday Church Online Prayer at 7:30 pm. Join here.
  • Immediately following, 8:30 pm on Tuesdays: Prayer for International Workers.
  • Men's Prayer on Wednesdays at 7 am. Join here. For those without internet, call 647-558-0588 and use meeting ID 853 3549 7782.
  • Send a prayer request to our dedicated prayer team here.

Please let us know if there is any way we can help you at 416-741-1110 or church@rexdalealliance.ca.

From the Staff and Elders of Rexdale Alliance Church:
Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead!

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