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THE HILLCREST HARBINGER God calls us from various parts of the world to worship in this place to be a

community of faith and to be a witness for Jesus Christ. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

QUARTERLY MARCH – MAY 2013 FREE ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

mailto:[email protected]


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPLINTERS FROM THE BOARD .................. 3

AMONG THE FAMILY

ANNOUNCEMENTS ................................... 4

THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER ..................... 5

CONDOLENCES........................................ 5

HILLCREST FAMILY PHOTOS ..................... 6

SOJOURN ON CHANDOS LAKE .............. 8

ABOLITION OF SLAVERY IN CANADA .... 10

JAMAICA T.O. ........................................... 12

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE

LAITY SUNDAY ........................................... 13

ANNUAL MEETING .................................... 13

BLACK HISTORY MONTH .......................... 13

DISCIPLES WOMEN (C.W.F.)

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER ......................... 14

PALM SUNDAY BRUNCH .......................... 14

SPRING RALLY ........................................... 14

WORLD OUTREACH COMMITTEE

WEEK OF COMPASION ............................ 15

DISCIPLES MISSION FUND ........................ 15

CONFERENCE GROUNDS OFFERING ..... 15

PRAYER THEMES

MARCH ...................................................... 16

APRIL .......................................................... 16

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS .......................... 17

THE HARBINGER AND BEYOND

EDITORIAL TEAM ....................................... 18

SUBMMISSION DEADLINE ......................... 18

MINISTERIAL TEAM .................................... 18

CONNECT ................................................. 18

TREE OF LIFE PAMPHLET ........................... 19

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. John 11:25-26

FROM THE EDITORS

Upon entering the New Year, we have been

blessed as a congregation to review the past

year and set new goals for 2013. Keeping

optimistic in all our present and future

endeavours, we look forward to growing and

connecting with one another and the

communities around us in the name of Jesus

Christ. As Easter is just around the corner, may

we be reminded of renewal and the miracle

of everlasting life.

The Hillcrest Harbinger

Editorial Team

S T A Y C O N N E C T E D W W W . H I L L C R E S T D I S C I P L E S T O . C O M

THANK YOU TO THIS ISSUE’S CONTRIBUTORS

CAROLYN CARRUTHERS, ELAINE LYONS, MINDA

OSIAS, HUBERT REECE, VIVIENNE ROBINSON, ANN

STAINTON, DITTY YOUNG.

T H E H I L L C R E S T H A R B I N G E R | M A R C H – M A Y 2 0 1 3

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SPLINTERS FROM THE BOARD

We are in another "NEW YEAR" for Hillcrest

after our 2012 Annual Meeting on February 10th,

2013. As always we make New Year’s

resolutions. What are yours? As a congregation,

we have many in the planning stage made by

the Visionary Committee. We need everyone’s

input to make this a vital project. We are

looking forward to the congregational

presentation!!!

The Administrative Board has many new

members and we welcome you all!

Hopefully you will be eager to contribute your

time, talents and ideas.

In March, the World Day of Prayer is an

ecumenical celebration with Church Women

United in English and Spanish.

We are looking forward to the Maundy

Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday

services planned by the Worship Committee

and the Ministerial Team. They would have

worked very hard to make them inspirational

services for everyone.

The Board of Elders and the

Administrative Board are always open to any

suggestions to help in the smoother running of

our beloved church!!

Let us not forget to celebrate our history,

face the challenges of today, and promises of

tomorrow.

Carolyn Carruthers

Chairperson, Administrative Board

Photos taken during the 2012 Annual Meeting

on February 10th, 2013.

Carolyn Carruthers,

Chairperson, Administrative Board

Installation of 2013 Church Officers:

(L-R) Lane Scruggs (Elder), Elaine Lyons (Elder), Nita Delos-

Reyes (Deacon), Sylvia Williams (Vice Chairperson). Officers

not present: Precy Mandac (Elder), Magelle de los Trinos

(Deacon), Jenny East (Deacon), John Delos-Reyes (Deacon),

and Donald Starratt (Deacon Emeritus).

Installation of 2013 Church Officers: Congregation Response

Carolyn Carruthers and Rev. Fred Dizon presenting

Certificates of Appreciation to Lila Hulton (Deacon Emeritus)

and Sheila Hutchison (Elder Emeritus). Non-present Certificate

of Appreciation recipients: Enid Grant (Deacon Emeritus),

Donald Starratt (Deacon Emeritus), Olga Blackwood (Elder

Emeritus), Jeanne Weeks (Elder Emeritus).


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AMONG THE FAMILY

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY | JULY 13-17, 2013 | ORLANDO, FLORIDA

This is the Disciples main chance to be together as a united family. If you have not attended

recently, or ever, you will be amazed at how “upbeat” the experience has become. Many

find it to be a most praise-worthy event. There is an excellent balance between 1) reviewing

the work of our church, 2) hearing the mind of the church, 3) fellowship, 4) social and

community activity in the host city before and even during the event, and 5) time and

money for spiritual development. Let’s Pray! Every week from now until the general Assembly,

join in prayer on a variety of subjects via the ‘Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)’ Facebook

page. You will be invited to add your own petition on the subject in the comment section

below each posting.

THE CANADIAN DISCIPLE

The weekly issue of The Canadian Disciple to the congregations, prepared by Rev. Rick

Hamilton, Regional Minister, and the Week of Compassion Report, can be found on the

bulletin board outside the Minister’s office.

HARBINGER SUBMISSIONS

Please continue to submit harbinger material to ‘[email protected]’

unformatted or compatible to Word 2010. For any additional inquiries feel free to get in

touch with Rev. Steffer and/or Richelle Himaya.

SUBMIT:

Birth announcements

Academic achievements

Prayer themes

Calendar highlights

Articles

Photographs

Prayer list updates

Artwork

Highlight your announcements in The Hillcrest Harbinger! Submit them to:

[email protected]

SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR JUNE – AUGUST 2013 ISSUE: MAY 12TH, 2013




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THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER

Please remember

our brothers and sisters

in your prayers.

THOSE WHO ARE RECOVERING

Concordia Santiago (Mario Santiago’s Mother)

THOSE WHO ARE HOMEBOUND

Olga Blackwood, June Davidson, Enid Grant, Jean and Ron Hambleton, Margaret Miller, Don

Starratt, Jeanne Weeks.

MEMBERS WITH ONGOING CONCERNS

Wondez East, Carmen Hewitt and family, Lila Hulton and her daughter Marlee, Precy Mandac,

Carl Morris, Evelyn Morris, Vivienne Robinson, Fe Veneracion, Dorothy Van Slyke.

FRIENDS AND RELATIVES

Dory Avenido (cousin of Elma Loterte, Minda Osias, Eva Villanueva, Susan Dizon, James de los

Trinos; Marcie Burress (sister of Dory Ong and Aida Tabujara); Isagani Capalad (relative of Lulu

Marcelino); Florida Clemente (mother of Francisco and Zeny Ingal); Judy Lintz and family (Ann

Stainton’s cousin; Rev. Tom and Dianne Rutherford; Benjamin Samonte (Mariebel Santiago’s

father); Gladis Smith (friend of Cesar Bonilla; Judith Tomlinson; Dr. Isagani de los Trinos (brother of

Minda Osias, Elma Loterte, Eva Villanueva, Susan Dizon and James de los Trinos).

OTHERS:

Those who are unemployed.

CONDOLENCES

Chantelle and Lane Scruggs on the passing of Chantelle’s grandfather, Orval Clarke.

Gloria and Celso Francisco and Zeny and Edel Ingal and family on the passing of Gloria and Zeny’s

brother, Rodrigo Clemente Jr.

Bruce and Carolyn Carruthers on the passing of their brother-in-law, Len Cummings.

Rae and Hank Condie on the passing of Rae’s sister, Kathy Gluyas.

Valerie Johnston on the passing of her brother-in-law, Errol Pert.

Concordia, Virgillio, Mario, Mariebel Santiago & family, Dory & Joe Ong, Aida Tabujara & family on

the passing of Eric Santiago, son of Concordia & Virgillio, brother of Mario and nephew of Dory and

Aida. For pastoral concerns, please phone (416) 654-0311.

For emergencies, please phone (416) 7997.


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HILLCREST FAMILY PHOTOS

DARE SESSION AT THE DISCIPLES CAMPGROUNDS

CELEBRATING WITH SUGARBUSH CHRISTIAN CHURCH, GUELPH


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CELEBRATING LAITY SUNDAY & HILLCREST 92ND ANNIVERSARY

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH


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SOJOURN ON CHANDOS LAKE

(THIS WINTER I MADE ME A SNOWMAN)

My winter sojourn on Chandos Lake (Apsley, north of Peterborough), is fast becoming a tradition. I get the

chance to do things - when I choose to, how I choose to and if I choose to, while being catered to. I

spoke to members of my family on Skype at Christmas and New Year. Being far from the “madding

crowd” and getting more attuned with mother-nature, reminds me still that “God is in His heaven”. This

allows me to recuperate from life’s stress, even if the duration is short-lived and in the “bleak mid-winter”.

Elaine Lyons


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ABOLITION OF SLAVERY IN CANADA

FREEDOM MARKER:

INTEGRITY AND SPIRITUALITY BY BRYAN WALLS

The motto of the Order of Canada is “Desiderates Meliorem Patriam,” Latin for “They Desire a Better

Country.” This motto truly applies to the hundreds of known and unknown heroes and heroines who

fought and prayed for the abolition of slavery in both the United States and Canada. These

abolitionists were men and women of great integrity and faith who believed that slavery was an

outrage to the laws of humanity and God.

British Lieutenant Colonel John Graves Simcoe was a passionate leader who was opposed to slavery.

Simcoe argued that Christian teaching opposed slavery and the British Constitution did not allow it.

As the first Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada (later to be called Ontario), he pledged to never

support a law that “discriminates by dishonest policy between the Natives of Africa, America or

Europe.” To his credit Simcoe was a visionary, new-world political leader who was not afraid to speak

out against slavery, even when it was not popular to take this stand.

Nine members of his advisory Legislative Council and part of the ruling class in Upper Canada owned

slaves and took slavery for granted. In 1793, Simcoe learned that a young slave named Chloe

Cooley had been tied with a rope and transported across the Niagara River. Despite her violent

resistance, she was sold to a man in the United States. This dramatic event underscored how slaves in

Upper Canada had no protection under the law. Her case was brought before Simcoe and his

Executive Council in Navy Hall at Newark (now Niagara on the Lake). The resulting legislation

repealed the Imperial Statute of 1790 allowing settlers to bring slaves into Upper Canada. This meant

that any enslaved people seeking the “Canaan Land” of Canada would be automatically free. Any

child born to a slave mother after that legislation would become free at the age of 25.

John Graves Simcoe, Chief Justice William Osgoode, Receiver General Peter Russell and others were

disappointed by this new anti-slavery law because it was a compromised legislation and did not go

far enough toward ending slavery in Canada. Simcoe returned to England in 1798, but his law helped

to change public opinion toward slavery in Upper Canada. Thus, thousands of enslaved in the United

States, like my great-great-grandfather John Freeman Walls, learned that if they were fortunate

enough to cross the 49th parallel of latitude they would automatically be free.

In 1803, Chief Justice William Osgoode placed on the law books the ruling that slavery was

inconsistent with British law. Although this did not legally abolish slavery, 300 slaves were set free in

Lower Canada (the future Quebec). Citizens who wanted to bargain in the slave trade had no

protection from the courts. The decline of slavery took place in Upper Canada as well. The short

growing season and cost of feeding and clothing slaves, along with abolitionist sentiment stirred by

Simcoe, caused more and more slaves to be set free. Future lieutenant governors of Upper Canada,

like Sir Peregrine Maitland, continued the humanitarian spirit of Simcoe and offered Black veterans

grants of land. The desire to stamp out slavery in Upper and Lower Canada was so strong that an

application from Washington, D.C. to allow American slave owners to follow fugitive slaves into British

Territory was flatly denied. Judges who favored abolition were handing down more and more

decisions against slave owners; as a result, when the British Imperial Act of 1833 abolished slavery

throughout the British Empire, very few slaves remained in Upper and Lower Canada.


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The decades after 1833 saw an increase in abolitionist sympathizers as the fugitive enslaved

increased in number and found freedom in Canada. Anti-Slavery Societies also increased. George

Brown, founder of the “Globe and Mail” newspaper, and Oliver Mowat, a future premier of the

province of Ontario, joined the Toronto Anti-Slavery Society. At the first large and enthusiastic

meeting at City Hall, it was resolved that “Slavery is an outrage to the laws of humanity and its

continued practice demands the best exertions for its extinction.” The Society further declared that

they would raise money to house, feed, and clothe the destitute travelers. Weeks and months spent

making their way to freedom took a toll on the bodies and minds of the enslaved. Many died along

the way. Still, thirty thousand (a conservative estimate) reached Canada between 1800 and 1860

according to the Anti-Slavery Society. Often upon reaching freedom, former slaves would kneel

down, kiss the ground, and thank the good Lord that they were free, and then they would build

churches for their spiritual growth and development, as well as that of future generations.

The results of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850

Through the encouragement of Southern slave owners, Congress passed the Fugitive Slave Act in

1850, dealing a severe blow to the abolitionist movement. This meant that slave owners and their

agents had the legal right to pursue and arrest fugitives anywhere in the United States. There were

many abuses to this law; bounty-hunters did not discriminate between free Blacks and runaways, and

took them both off to slavery in the South. However, the Act stimulated the abolitionist cause,

increasing the risks but also the number of freedom seekers fleeing to Canada. One hundred

members of a Black Baptist church in Buffalo, New York and almost all of the 114 members of the

Baptist Church in Rochester, New York fled to Canada. Black waiters in the Pittsburgh Hotel armed

themselves and headed for the Canadian border; they were determined to die rather than be

captured.

Land and water travel on the Underground Railroad was made more efficient in the 1850s. All types

of boats were used by Underground Railroad agents to reach Canadian shores. The expanding

railroads were generally sympathetic to the abolitionist movement. The freedom seekers traveled as

regular passengers, or were hidden in freight cars, baggage cars, and even among the livestock.

Integrity and spirituality were prerequisite characteristics for the political, legal, business, and faith

leaders who committed their lives and resources to the abolitionist cause.

“The heroism and desperate struggle that many of our people had to endure, under the terrible

oppression that they were under, should be kept green in the memory of this and coming

generations.”

William Still, “The Underground Railroad”

(Content from the Ontario Black History Society)

Submitted by Elaine Lyons


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JAMAICA T.O.

“They’re the bedrock of Toronto. Surgeons. Politicians.

Musicians. Nurses. Subway, streetcar and bus drivers. Zumba

instructors. Lawyers. Judges. Educators. Scientists. Caregivers

of old and young. Entrepreneurs. Restaurateurs. Truckers.

Dancers. Actors. Water treatment plant managers. Police

officers. Filmmakers. Media stars. Writers. Bankers.

Architects. Coaches…”

“Jamaica T.O.: 50 people of Jamaican descent making a difference”

For 24 hours beginning at midnight on Sept. 19, seven Star reporters followed

50 Torontonians of Jamaican descent to explore their impact on the GTA.

Highlighted from a Sunday

issue of the Toronto Star on

November 4th, 2012 are the

photographs of some of the

individuals featured in the

Jamaica T.O. articles. The

articles consist of a collection

of inspiring and insightful

stories of the Jamaican

contribution to the GTA. As 8

reporters who too, have

close ties to Jamaica, give us

a closer look into the lives of

50 individuals of ‘Jamaican

descent making a

difference’, we are able to

recognize and celebrate

their achievements whose

accomplishments are too

often overshadowed by

violence.

Visit the links below to view

the complete Jamaica T.O.

articles.

Jamaica T.O.: My Jamaica

http://www.thestar.com/new

s/gta/2012/11/03/jamaica_to

_my_jamaica.html

Jamaica T.O.: 50 People of

Jamaican Descent Making A

Difference

http://www.thestar.com/new

s/insight/2012/11/08/jamaica

_to_50_people_of_jamaican_

descent_making_a_differenc

e.html

Rick Madonik / Toronto Star Dionne Sinclair leads a Zumba class at a GoodLife location in North York.

Tony Wong / Toronto Star

Robert Alexander prepares for a meeting with the finance department in a boardroom in the Toronto-Dominion Bank tower in downtown Toronto.

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2012/11/03/jamaica_to_my_jamaica.html



http://www.thestar.com/news/insight/2012/11/08/jamaica_to_50_people_of_jamaican_descent_making_a_difference.html






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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE

LAITY SUNDAY

Our Celebration of the Week of the Laity- January 27 - March 3, took place on Sunday, January

27th.The Hillcrest Church family continues to recognize and appreciate the work our “lay”

people who share their time, talents and resources throughout the year, for the on-going work

of the Church. The theme “Lord Teach Us to Pray” was adapted from the theme of this year’s

General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), to be held in Orlando, Florida –

July 13 – 17, 2013. The sermon entitled “Pray, Pray, Pray” was delivered by our guest speaker, Mr.

Curtis Ennis, Superintendent of Toronto District School Board.

ANNUAL MEETING

Following our morning worship service, our annual meeting on Sunday, February 9, at 12.30

p.m., saw the induction of the additions to our new slate of officers. The chairperson, Carolyn

Carruthers, will be serving her second year. The light lunch served was hosted by the Hillcrest

Disciples Women, through generous donations also from other members of the church family.

Certificates of Membership presented to: Lane and Chantelle Scruggs, and Vineta Grant.

Certificates of Appreciation (Deacon Emeritus) presented to: Lila Hulton, Enid Grant and

Donald Starratt.

Certificates of Appreciation (Elder Emeritus) presented to: Sheila Hutchison, Jeanne Weeks and

Olga Blackwood.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2013

The Hillcrest Church family has always done its part in the recognition and celebration of Black

History during the month of February. This year it was never more so during its Sunday, February

24th worship service. The entire musical content was devoted to singing “Negro Spirituals” from

the Prelude to the Postlude. The renditions of the Chancel Choir’s “Steal Away, Steal Away” and

the soloists’ “Wade in the Water” offered a poignancy felt by all. Of course this was crowned by

the sermon entitled “Living Courageously by Faith”, based on Psalm 27, and delivered by one

of our favourite guest speakers, Mr. Curtis Ennis, one of the Superintendents of the Toronto

District School Board. The fellowship hour was graced with a sample of a meal “from the past”

enjoyed by all.

Submitted by Elaine Lyons, Chairperson


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DISCIPLES WOMEN (C.W.F.)

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

ECUMENICAL SERVICE

The host church was the St. Clair Avenue

(Baptist) (St. Clair Avenue/Wychwood) on

Saturday, March 2, at 11.00 a.m. The

programme for this years’ service was written by

the women of France, with the theme - “I was a

Stranger and You Welcomed Me”. Other

participating churches were – New Dawn

(Moravian), St. Michael and All Angels

(Anglican), Wychwood-Davenport

(Presbyterian), St. Alphonsos (Catholic),, St.

Matthews (United), and Hillcrest Christian

(Disciples). One of the highlights of the service

was a liturgical dance presentation by some of

the young people of our host church. There was

a wealth of information on display as well as

items of interest on the country of France. A

reception followed the service.

PALM SUNDAY BRUNCH

Invitation to the

PALM SUNDAY BRUNCH

STAINTON HALL Sunday, March 24, 2013

12.30 p.m.

Tickets - $10.00 Children under 12 years $5.00

(Come for the food, Stay for the fellowship)

ONTARIO

DISCIPLES WOMEN

SPRING RALLY

This year’s Spring Rally will be hosted by the

Disciples Women of Winger Christian Church, in

Wainfleet, It will be held on Saturday, April 27, with

registration at 9.45 a.m. Additional information

with regard to programme details will be

circulated at a later date.

Submitted by Elaine Lyons for Hillcrest Disciples Women

ONTARIO DISCIPLES

WOMEN

SPRING RALLY

SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2013

HOSTED BY

WINGER CHRISTIAN

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP &

FRIENDS

WINGER CHURCH OF

CHRIST (DISCIPLES)

HIGHWAY 3, HAMLET OF

WINGER

ODW REGISTRATION FEE

$5.00

“SERVING WITH LOVE”

~ COME – SHARE THE LOVE ~


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WORLD OUTREACH COMMITTEE

WEEK OF COMPASSION Sharing brings joy to others. For sixty nine years, recipients of Week of

Compassion assistance, relief and support have known comfort and

joy through your sharing. Remember the myriad ways your gifts bring

joy – to you as Gods precious child, to all of God’s other cherished

children.

DISCIPLES MISSION FUND Our mission giving includes four special days:

1. Easter Offering – This will be received on March 24 and March

31, 2013. Support a wide range of ministries that help witness to

the Easter faith.

2. Pentecost Offering – This offering is used to directly support

starting new congregations. This will be received on May 19

and May 26, 2013.

3. Thanksgiving Offering

4. Christmas Offering

CONFERENCE GROUNDS OFFERING This offering will be received on April 21, 2013. This is to help maintain

the Disciples Conference Grounds in Selkirk, Ontario.


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PRAYER THEMES

MARCH 3 | NEW BOARD OF ELDERS | Let us pray for our new circle of Elders, as they oversee the overall ministry of

Hillcrest Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). May they continue to feel the presence of God in everything they

think, say and do.

10 | NEW ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD | As our newly installed Administrative Board starts its term of office, may

God imbue our leaders with a vision to leadership that is grounded in genuine Christian values and manifested

with sensitivity, perseverance, joy and love.

17 | HILLCREST SUNDAY SCHOOL | As a church family, we are given the awesome privilege and responsibility

by God to nurture the children in our midst, and to show them the love of Christ in action. We are teachers

both by word and deed. May God grant us the grace to humbly lead our children to a lively knowledge of him

in Jesus.

24 | PALM SUNDAY | We remember that on this day our Lord Jesus rode into Jerusalem, a kind of King the

world had never seen, bearing not a sword, nor riding for war. Instead, Jesus rode in bringing peace and

reconciliation with God. Let us pray that we can live as people of peace in the face of the world’s many

conflicts and uncertainties.

31 | EASTER SUNDAY | Christ is risen, He is risen indeed! May we continue to rejoice that our Lord has been

raised from the dead and that we, through His resurrection, have been raised to new life in Him. Pray for the

well-being of all believers.

APRIL 07 | CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION | April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is time when we focus and pray, on

the abuse faced by the most innocent and vulnerable members of our society.

14 | DISCIPLES PULPIT EXCHANGE | Pray that this annual pulpit exchange program of the Ontario Assembly

inspire ‘Disciples’ across Ontario toward a broader, more powerful and more exciting ministry.

21 | CHRISTIAN UNITY | Remember those who struggle for Christian unity and pray that their ministries will lead

us to be one, in Jesus Christ.

28 | EARTH STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY | Congregations are encouraged to spend time each year in study, action

and worship focused on environmental stewardship.


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CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

MARCH

MARCH 3

Rev. Fred Dizon preaching

Pilipino Bible Class

MARCH 5

Board of Elders Meeting at 7:30 p.m.

MARCH 6

Bible Study at 7:30 p.m.

MARCH 10

Rev. Rick Myer preaching

MARCH 12

Administrative Board Meeting at 7:30 p.m.

MARCH 13


MARCH 17

Mr. Curtis Ennis preaching

Blood Pressure Clinic

Disciples Women at 12:30 p.m.

MARCH 20


MARCH 24

Rev. Dr. Robert Steffer preaching

Palm Sunday Brunch

Easter Offering

MARCH 27


MARCH 29

Good Friday

MARCH 31


Easter Sunday

Easter Offering

APRIL

APRIL 14


APRIL 21

Conference Grounds offering

Blood pressure Clinic

APRIL 28


MAY

MAY 5


MAY 12

Mr. Curtis Ennis preaching

MAY 19


Blood pressure Clinic

Pentecost offering

MAY 26

Pentecost offering


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THE HARBINGER AND BEYOND

THE HILLCREST HARBINGER

Editorial Team: Dr. Robert Steffer and Richelle Himaya

Head of Distribution: Amando Osias

The email address they can be reached at is [email protected].

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

As members of the Hillcrest family, we want to hear from you! After all, this is YOUR

HARBINGER! Share your special news, articles, photographs, dates to remember, prayer concerns, etc. and send it to [email protected]. We’d love to include it into

the next June-August 2013 Quarterly issue.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR JUNE – AUGUST 2013 ISSUE: MAY 12TH, 2013

COMMENTS AND CONCERNS

Let us know how you feel. All comments and concerns will be taken into consideration to

make The Hillcrest Harbinger a better experience for all its readers.

GET INVOLVED

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interested in lending a helping hand, you can be part of printing and distribution. Just

forward an email to [email protected] to express any of your interests.

Note: Volunteer hours and reference letters will be given to any high school

student/contributor participating in the production of The Hillcrest Harbinger.

MINISTERIAL TEAM

Rev. Fred Dizon, Part-time Minister

Revs. Diane and Robert Steffer, Auxiliary Ministers

Ann Stainton, Pastoral Assistant/Parish Nurse

The phone number they can be reached at is (416) 654-0311.

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