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During the Christmas season, our Elders spend time in prayer, seeking guidance on where the Lord would have us direct the resources He provides, to further His kingdom and bring Him glory. This year, through our Christmas Offering, we aim to support local and global partners, including Freedom Global Outreach, Heritage College and Seminary, Holy Sexuality Project, Langstaff Christian Assembly - Food Bank, Millar College of the Bible, Pregnancy Care Centre - Scarborough, RISE Support Centre, and Toronto City Mission.

We encourage you to give online. If you prefer to give by cash or cheque, please use an envelope and place it in the offering plates or in the white boxes at the back of the worship centre. In all cases, please mark “Christmas Offering” on your contribution to ensure the funds are allocated correctly, and include your name, address, and email address for accurate tax receipting. We are so grateful for your generosity and excited to see how God will use these gifts to make an impact in His kingdom.

Celebrate the joy of this season with us! Hope Women is inviting you to our annual Christmas event entitled, "Songs of the Savior." Join us on Friday, December 13 at 7pm as we reflect on the birth of Jesus through song and scripture! It'll be a merry evening of fun, connection, and warm fellowship. All women are welcome—bring your besties and join the celebration! Click here to register.

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Join us for a heartwarming Christmas worship event on Sunday, December 15th, at 6pm. Embrace the spirit of the season as we come together to worship Jesus through timeless Christmas carols. Bring your joyful hearts and join us in honouring Jesus as the true reason for the season. It's a festive gathering you won't want to miss! Bring a friend and see you there! No registration is needed. Please note that childcare is not available.

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We are so excited to share a Christmas playlist with you to encourage and comfort you through the season, and help keep our hearts focused on the true reason for the season—Jesus Christ. You can listen to the playlist now on Spotify. Wishing you all a blessed and Merry Christmas!

If you’re in Grades 6-12, join us for our Hope Youth Christmas Party on Tuesday, December 10, from 7-9pm! We’ll enjoy dinner, play Christmas-themed games, and hear a short devotional on the reason for the season. Bring a friend and hope to see you there! Click here to register.

Hope Young Adults are invited to join us Thursday, Dec 12th at 7pm for our 3rd Annual Christmas Carnival! We’ll celebrate the birth of Christ with various team-based games and activities, along with dinner and treats! Deadline to register is Monday, December 9. Register here.

This year, our Christmas services will be happening on Tuesday, December 24, at 3pm and 5pm. Join us for a joyous gathering as we come together to embrace the true meaning of the season. Bring your loved ones, invite friends and family, and share in the love of this special day as we reflect on the joy and hope that Christmas brings. Visit hopemarkham.ca/christmas for more information and frequently asked questions.

Thank you for your generous and faithful giving throughout the year! It’s been a blessing to see God working in and through you for His glory. As we prepare to issue 2024 tax receipts, we need to update your contact information and tax receipt preferences. If there are no changes to your information, you don’t need to do anything. However, if any details need updating, please take a moment to complete this quick update—it only takes a couple of minutes through this link.

Winter Camp is an unforgettable weekend retreat where we join together with other GCC Youth Ministries to grow in our relationship with the Lord. We do this through main teaching time, small group discussions, and activities. Our hope and prayer is that students will come home spurred on in their walk with Christ. It will be happening at Muskoka Woods. We will be meeting at Hope Bible Church Markham to travel by bus together there and back. The cost to attend Winter Camp is $238 per camper. If you have need for financial assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to Matt Rohr. Jr. High Winter Camp: click here to register. Sr. High Winter Camp: click here to register.

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The Young Adults Retreat, hosted by GFC East Toronto, is happening again at Guelph Bible Conference Centre! This event for 18-30 year olds is an annual opportunity to meet Christians from across southern Ontario for a great time of fellowship together. It's happening from Friday February 21st, 2025 to Saturday February 22nd, 2025. For more details and registration, click here.

We have immediate needs for those who can serve in these areas:

‍Security Team -- contact Sarah Lazres.

‍Hope Kids -- Nursery (9am), ECE (11am), SK - Gr.1 (9am & 11am) -- contact Jenn Lui.

‍Welcome Team -- Ushers & Greeters (11am) -- contact Sarah Lazres.

If you would like to serve in other areas according to the gifts God has given you, we would love for you to join us! Explore other serving opportunities here.

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Here at Hope Markham, we believe firmly in the power of prayer. We invite you to join us in an ongoing effort to depend on God through unceasing prayer. Our prayer team meets to pray during the 9am and 11am service on Sundays. We are always looking for more people to join! If you feel called to serve in this way, please email prayer@hopemarkham.ca. We believe that our prayers make an impact in our church and beyond, and we look forward to praying together on Sunday mornings!

Our Hope Kids resource library, located upstairs next to the nursing room, has a growing and diverse range of titles, from picture books to parenting guides, catering to both children and parents. Our library is open on Sundays. For security reasons, during service hours, the doors to the kids' area remain locked. However, after the service, parents and children are encouraged to browse the collection freely. We've also made it more convenient for you by putting our library catalog on the Church Center app, allowing you to explore books from the comfort of your home and borrow them when you come on Sunday. When you're ready to borrow or return, simply head over to the Hope Kids registration desk, where our friendly team will be ready to assist you.