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Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:38:17 -0400

Please don’t forget that we are having an Encounter Night this coming Friday, June 10th @ Mississauga Campus.

There will be a special time to minister and pray for people to receive gifts of the…

Dr. Paul Dhinakaran preaching @ Mississauga Campus

Fri, 27 May 2011 18:23:49 -0400

Dr. Paul Dhinakaran preaching @ Mississauga Campus:

Dr. Paul Dhinakaran of Jesus Calls Ministries will be speaking this Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Thu, 26 May 2011 19:49:24 -0400

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Hi Everyone!

We moved our blog here! It’s easy and connected to our site so we don’t have to manage externally! We’ll be posting different updates and other information and possibly resources…

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Thu, 26 May 2011 19:48:39 -0400

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Chasing God's Heart

Tue, 17 May 2011 13:48:35 -0400

After removing Saul, he made David their king. He testified concerning him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.’

Acts 13:22

When God searched for the next king of Isreal to take Saul’s place, He looked for one thing. David didn’t come from a royal family, in fact he came from a family that tended sheep. David was not the biggest, smartest or most charismatic person out there. In the eyes of the world, David was probably the last person that would be picked to become King. What attracted David to God was that he was a man after God’s heart.

In our lives, we think that in order to advance or move forward, we need more strength, wisdom, etc. If we truly want to step forth and experience a life of power and of worth, we need one thing and one thing only, a heart after God’s heart. If we pursue after God with all of our soul, mind and strength we will see His hand of blessing over our lives. Excitment and passion will come and allow us to excel in the things we are doing now. New doors and opportunities will start to open. Healing and closure will take place from the things of our past. Most importantly, you will find yourself in the center of God’s will, where you are making a kingdom impact to the people that are around you.

Today, instead of going after comfort, recognition, or personal gains, go after the heart of God. Have an attitude where you are willing to do EVERYTHING that He wants you to do.

Prayer:
Father, I thank you that you choose the weak to shame the strong. As I live going after your heart, would you guide me into your glory.

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Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:47:12 -0400

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Victory in Christ

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:46:03 -0400

Since the children have flesh and blood,
he too shared in their humanity so that by
his death he might destroy him who holds
the power of death - that is, the devil -
and free those who all their lives were
held in slavery by their fear of death.

Hebrews 2: 14-15

Christ shared in our humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who has the power of death.
Jesus Christ, the son of God, the one who was with God in the beginning, took the lowliest place so that he can taste death for you and me. It is through his death and resurrection that not only do we have salvation, but victory over the evil one.

In 1 John 3:8 it says that the reason the son of man came was to destroy the devils work.
Christ came so that he can have victory. He came so that we can experience this victory in our daily lives.

Because of what Christ has done for us on the cross, we no longer need to live a life that is dictated by fear.
Fear of failure, fear of man, fear of rejection… fear no longer has to be the motivation factor that drives our lives.

Be dictated by the freedom that comes with Christ’s victory for your life.

Prayer:
Father, thank you that there is victory and freedom in you.
Would you reveal those areas of fear in my life that hold me back, and bring breakthrough in these areas.

God's Ways Are Higher Than My Ways

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:42:34 -0400

^{God’s ways are Higher than my ways}

^{For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.}

^{Isaiah 55: 8-9}

What is the source of your fear, aniety and your stress? If you are thinking of specific situations, circumstances or people, you are in serious need of a perspective change.

Today’s word tells us that my thoughts are not God’s thoughts, neither are my ways God’s ways. I believe that most of our fear, anxiety, and stress comes when we try to take control. Where we live with our own understanding, with our own emotions and our own desires.

To give complete control to God is something that is not easy. To let go of control, and to surrender when we’re holding on so tight is the hardest thing that we can do. But it is when we let go of our grip and allow Christ to take hold of our lives, that we can finally be set free and walk in victory.

I encourage all of you today to trust God with whatever you are going through. Surrender the areas that give you fear, anxiety or stress and see what He can do with a fully surrendered heart!

Prayer:

Father, today I fully surrender my life at your feet. Would you bring freedom and victory in my life.

CONGRATULATIONS

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:10:17 -0500

Congratulations to our Pastors: Alan Hounsell, Gregory Koobs and Philip Nethagani who got ordained this weekend. You make us all proud!

We are very blessed to have you as pastors and we look forward to all the good things God will shower you with.

Love in Christ,

The WCC Family

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God's Protection for the Righteous

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:15:00 -0500

Dear friends,

Do you feel like things are falling apart in your life or around you? Do you feel uncertain about your future? You may be facing some kind of sickness now. You may be facing uncertainties in your finances now.

You may hear the rumour about lay-off in your company. You may sense that some people are plotting to bring you down because they are envious of your position in the company. Some people may want to gossip about you to hurt you. You may be facing temptation of lust or greed.

There is no question that the enemy, the devil and his followers, will always try to attack us, the beloved of the Lord God, because they do not like the fact that we have received grace, which include blessings, favour, peace and joy, from our loving Father in Heaven. However, do not be afarid because the Word of God has promised us protection from such attacks. Take a look at the two verses below:

Isaiah 54: 17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper,
And every tongue which rises against you in judgment
You shall condemn.
This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD,
And their righteousness is from Me,”
Says the LORD.

Isaiah 54: 14 In righteousness you shall be established;
You shall be far from oppression, for you shall not fear;
And from terror, for it shall not come near you.

The Word of God did not say that there will be no weapon formed against us. In fact, whether you are a believer or not, the enemy will charge such weapons.The difference is that we, believers in Jesus Christ, have received the promise of protection from our God. You may ask, “How come I see so many believers suffer from the attacks from the enemy?” God has also given us the key for us to get the supernatural protection.

The key to receive such protection is “righteousness”. Unlike the Israelites under the old covenant of the law of Moses, our righteousness does not depend on our performance to meet the requirement of the law. Under the law of Moses, you are blessed when you keep the law, and you are cursed when you keep the law. We all know that it is impossible to keep the requirement of the law, thus, it is impossible to be righteous at all time. The Good News is that Jesus has done all the work at the cross for us. If we believe by (His, not our) faith, His righteousness is imparted to us. We will be established in His righteousness. Only His righteousness is satisfactory to Him.

If so, why are still trying to establish our own righteousness with our own effort. As soon as we believe that we must do our part in becoming righteous, we are nullifying the establishment of His righteousness in us, and we put ourselves outside His grace, His blessing and His protection. Why are so many believers insisting that they must contribute something to “righteousness”? Perhaps, it is because of your lack of knowledge, or of the wrong teaching you received in the past? Perhaps, it is your pride that insists that you must contribute something to your righteousness so that you can claim some of the credit? Whatever it is, you must rely on His righteousness that you just simply have to receive in faith, and believe that you are protected from any curses, diseases, attacks and temptations from the devil, the enemy of God and His children.

I pray that you receive this truth as a revelation in your life and you will have a blessed, safe, joyful and peaceful life. This is the abundance life that Jesus comes to the world for. Note that the right “believing” leads you to the right “living”. What do you believe? I pray that you will use the wisdom that God has imparted you to make the right decision.

God bless you.

Dedo Suwanda

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Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:58:00 -0500

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Join us for our Christmas Services! December 19th, 2010 10:00...

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:52:00 -0500

Join us for our Christmas Services!

December 19th, 2010

10:00 a.m. - North York Campus
11:30 a.m. - Jane and Finch Campus
1:30 p.m. - Mississauga Campus

This past weekend we had a Westside Christmas Bowling event. It...

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:27:00 -0500

This past weekend we had a Westside Christmas Bowling event. It was a chance for the campuses to get together as a whole family. Having separate campuses normally meant that each one planned a separate events specifically for their locations but we decided to plan a mash-up that allowed us all to meet in one central-ish location.

We tried to prepare for it as much as we can before hand, but we had more people than we had expected to come. It was a little chaotic and confusing but we got through it as a team! From the older age group to the little tiny babies even those still in their mommies bellies came out to cheer and/or play.

It was a great step towards building a strong sense of community and unity at our church. What a great time it was!

Making things New

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:43:37 -0500

Making things New

Forget the former things; Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.

Isaiah 43:18

Everyday God is moving and working in your life. Even when you feel like you’re just going through the motions on autopilot, God is still working in the backgroud. The bible tells us that He makes ways in the desert and streams in the wasteland. This means that even in the slowest of times, and even at the worste of times God is doing good in your life.

Our passage today tells us that even at this moment a new spring is springing up in our lives. Do you believe that? Can you perceive it? As long as we are holding on to the things of ourselves, we will never be able to perceive or experience the goodness of God. When we are stuck on the former things, the doors to God’s new things will remain closed. When we close the doors to the former things, God’s door to the new will open wide.

Prayer:
Father, today I will put my entire hope in you. Give me the strength to loosen my grip on my own life so that I can cling on to you once again. Help me close the doors to the things of my past so that you can open new doors

- Mike Kang

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Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:14:42 -0500

It’s been decided that early next year North York Campus...

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:14:09 -0500

It’s been decided that early next year North York Campus and Jane & Finch Campus will be merging. This is a move to better allocate staff resources. address current financial realities, and more importantly work together to strengthen both campuses moving forward.

We would love for you to join us in serving the body of Christ!

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:05:22 -0500

We would love for you to join us in serving the body of Christ!