New Site!

For those who have been checking back here for updates all this time,
we apologize for keeping you in the dark for so long.

We made a new site --> Here's the link
All updates (sermons, announcements) will be on there from now on.
Once again, sorry about not posting this earlier. We should've done it WAY earlier.

Announcements for the week of Jan. 9

First off, I am EXTREMELY sorry for not updating regularly.
It was a busy end-of-the-year, and I couldn't get around to this.
Announcements will be posted, but sermons will take some time.
Please be patient with me, and sorry again.
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Happy New Year! Wow, it's 2011 already.
We hope that God will have many blessings for you this year.
Here is the verse to know and memorize for January:

"So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ."
- Ephesians 4:11-13
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Winter Term Calendar
After service on Sunday, be sure to pick up a calendar.
It outlines what's to come for January through April.
Always good to have when you want to know what's happening.

HEAL (early morning prayer)
...continues this Saturday at 8:30am. Come start your day with prayer.

OASIS (small groups)
A new term will be beginning on January 21st.
Please note that sign-ups will close at the end of this month.

Membership Class
The next one will be on January 22nd, starting at 9am.
Information on how to sign-up will be updated next week.

Prayer Request Cards
Whenever you're at church, feel free to fill out one of these cards.
Then people can read them and pray for your requests.
Let's pray for each other, and build up our community.

Daily Devotionals
If you feel the need for daily devotionals, go to:
http://www.blackaby.org/devarchive.asp
This site has a devotional for every day of the year.

Announcements for the week of Dec. 12

(Apologies for the late update)
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HEAL
Come pray together your Poiema family every Saturday morning
at 8:30am. Remember, it's in Choir Room B.

Winter Retreat!!
From Dec. 28-30. We'll be going to Fair Havens Retreat Centre.
The price is set at $95. Be sure to register!!
Ride update: 2 church vans PLUS a bus (holds 48 people)
The retreat will be about "Finding Contentment in God's Will for your life",
with guest speaker, Prof. Jim Christie.

Jubilation (our Christmas Banquet!)
Date: Thursday, Dec. 23rd
The price is only $15 (or $10 if you bring 5 non-perishable food items, which
will be donated to the Daily Bread Food Bank)
It will be at church, so don't worry about the location!
See you there.

EM Skating event - Dec. 30
Enjoy ice-skating? We sure do!
On Dec. 30 (a Thursday), come out to the Angus Glen Community Centre.
It will be from 7 - 10pm. Come enjoy the ice.

Sunday Sermon: Dec. 5, 2010

Title: Speaking to the Storm
Spoken by Pastor Chang Cho

The sixth part in the current message series,
Our Hidden Idols.
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Sorry, due to some minor technical difficulties,
the sermon will take some time to put up.
Please be patient! It will be uploaded ASAP.

Announcements for the week of Dec. 5

WOW, December is here with all its snow!
Here's this month's bible verse:

"Lord, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill?
He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks
truth from his heart"

- Psalm 15:1-2
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HEAL
Come join us every Saturday morning at 8:30am for some
prayer to start your day. We meet in choir room B.
Not sure if this sketched map will help, but take a look:
Map

Winter Retreat!
From Dec. 28-30 (Tues. - Thurs.)
So registration started this past Sunday (Dec. 5), and will continue.
The cost is set at $95. It shouldn't be too much, right folks?
BUT NOTE that the first 22 people to sign-up and pay will have
guaranteed rides in the church vans.

The retreat will have guest speaker, Prof. Jim Christie. He will be speaking
about "Finding Contentment in God's will for your life."

'Jubilation'
Remember that our Christmas banquet is on Thurs. Dec. 23rd.
More info will come later. We'll be sure to keep you updated.

If you are thinking about performing at the banquet, please
contact Michelle Baik (michellebaik@gmail.com).
ALSO, if you want to be a part of the 'Jubilation' choir, be sure
to get in touch with, again, Michelle Baik.

Sunday Sermon - Nov. 28, 2010

Title: Sailing Home
Spoken by Pastor Chang Cho

The fifth message in the current message series,
Our Hidden Idols.

Scripture verse: Jonah 3



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Announcements for the week of Nov. 28

Cornerstone - THIS SATURDAY!
For all who signed up, please come to church
by 2:30pm SHARP. No later.

HEAL (early morning prayer)
Come join your Poiema brothers & sisters for prayer
every Saturday morning at 8:30am. We'll be meeting
in choir room 'B'.

Here's a rough map sketch showing where the room is:
Hope it helps!

'Jubilation'
Remember, our Christmas banquet is on Thurs., Dec. 23rd.

If you're interested in doing some kind of performance at
the banquet, please contact Michelle Baik
(michellebaik@gmail.com) for more info about that.
ALSO, if you want to be part of the 'Jubilation' choir, again, contact
Michelle Baik.

Winter Retreat!
Save the dates Dec. 28-30 for our winter retreat.
More details to come in the following weeks.

Sunday Sermon - Nov. 21, 2010

Title: Songs in the Storm
Spoken by Pastor Chang Cho

Scripture verse: Jonah 2
(Read before listening)

The fourth message in the series,
Our Hidden Idols, continuing to talk
about the 'storms' in our lives.



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Announcements for the week of Nov. 21

Worship Night - THIS FRIDAY
Be sure to come out for praise and prayer.
It will focus on "Burdens Lifted", and most of us
probably need some of that, especially around this time of year.
It will start at 7pm. Don't miss out!

Cornerstone
The next one will be on Saturday, Dec. 4.
Sign-ups started this past Sunday (Nov. 21).
If you're interested in helping to feed the urban poor,
then by all means sign up this coming Sunday, or send an
e-mail to (212poiema@gmail.com).

'Jubilation'
Be sure to save the date of Thurs. Dec. 23rd for our
Christmas banquet. More details to come later.

Sunday Sermon - Nov. 14, 2010

Title: How Storms Are Stilled, pt. 2


Sorry, unfortunately this week's sermon is unavailable.

Announcements for the week of Nov. 14

Happy Birthday, Young Nak!
Our church celebrated its 33rd year.
Thank God for His faithfulness to our community.

Membership Class - THIS Saturday
Remember: to register, send an e-mail to (office@yntoronto.com).
You can also ask them for any additional info you might need.
It'll be THIS SATURDAY, starting at 1pm in rm. 208.

Worship Night
This will be on Friday, Nov. 26., starting at 7pm.
Save. This. Date.

"Reason For God" by Tim Keller
Here's yet another reminder to buy a copy.
It's only $14. Pick it up at church when you can.

Sunday Sermon - Nov. 7, 2010

Title: How Storms are Stilled
Spoken by Pastor Chang Cho

The second part of the message series,
Our Hidden Idols



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(Sorry for the late upload)

Announcements for the week of Nov. 7

Wow November is already here!
So is this month's memory verse:

"You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness."
- Ephesians 4:22-24
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"Reason For God" by Tim Keller
Be sure to get you copy. Only $14.
There are only a few copies left, but we can order more if necessary.

Memership Class - Nov. 20th
The next class will be on Saturday Nov. 20th.
It will start at 1pm in room 208.
If you want more info, or want to register,
please contact (office@yntoronto.com).

Worship Night - Nov. 26th
Make sure you save this date!!
More details to come. It starts at 7pm.
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It's important to pray.
Please pray for Poiema as a whole,
as well as:
- the upcoming worship night
- Oasis (small group ministry)
- Jubilation (Christmas banquet)

Sunday Sermon - Oct. 31, 2010

Title: The Jealous Love of God
Spoken by Pastor Chang Cho

Beginning the new message series,
Our Hidden Idols



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Announcements for the week of Oct. 31

Wow, November is already here. So is winter.
And here's the memory verse for November:

"You were taught, with regard to your former way of life,
to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful
desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put
on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness."
- Ephesians 4:22-24
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"Reason For God" by Tim Keller
The books have arrived. If you haven't gotten your own copy yet,
be sure to do so next week. They're only $14.
Remember, this book is being read in your Oasis small groups.
So don't be left out!

Oasis - This Friday
Don't forget that there is Oasis THIS Friday.
Instead of meeting all together, you'll now be meeting in your
smaller individual groups with your respective leaders.
If you don't know which small group to join, don't hesitate to send
an e-mail to (212poiema@gmail.com), and we'll sort it out.
UPDATE: We're meeting at church at 6:30pm

'Jubilation' Organizing Committee
If any of you are interested in wanting to help plan "Jubilation",
our Christmas banquet for this year, then we'll be more than happy
to have you on the organizing part of things.
Send an e-mail to (212poiema@gmail.com) to sign up.

Emerge vs. Poiema Event - Update
As mentioned previously, this event is still postponed until further notice.

Sunday Sermon - Oct. 24, 2010

Title: Embracing The Whole Gospel
Spoken by Pastor Woohyun Jung



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Announcements for the week of Oct. 24

Ministry Team Retreat - Oct. 29-30th
Registration ended on Sunday (Oct. 24).
Please be at church this Friday by 5pm. No later.
As for what to bring, the usual, plus your sleeping bag.
We'll be leaving at 5pm on Friday, and returning at 8pm on Sat.

Emerge vs. Poiema - UPDATE
Unfortunately, this event is postponed until further notice.
We'll keep you updated.

Interested in planning?
We're looking for people who can help plan some events that
will take place in the next two months (more so in Dec.).
If you're willing to meet and plan, please send an e-mail to
(212admin@yntoronto.com).
Thanks.

Women's Retreat
For those interested, the price is $50 now.
It'll be from Nov. 5-6th.
Contact Sally Wong (sallywonglee@gmail.com) if you have
any more questions about it.

Sunday Sermon - Oct. 17, 2010

Title: Sin, Confession, Forgiveness
Spoken by Pastor Jane Shin



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Announcements for the week of Oct. 17

Once again, our apologies for not posting anything
these last two weeks. We hope you forgive us.

October's memory verse: 1 Corinthians 10:13
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Emerge vs. Poiema - DATE CHANGE!
Not to worry folks! It will just be pushed back a week.
The new date is Nov. 14, starting at 4:30 pm in the gym.
Remember, there's no cost. So sign up, and come out.
Check out the promo video
UPDATE - This event is postponed until further notice

Ministry Retreat - Oct. 29-30th
This is for all those people on ministry teams.
Registration ends THIS Sunday, Oct. 24th. Cost is $45
We'll be going to Fair Havens Retreat Centre.
We leave at 5pm from church on Fri., and returning at 8pm on Sat.

Womens' Retreat - Nov. 5-6
Registration seems to have started at $40.
However, after Oct. 24th, the price will go up to $50 (not too bad).
The theme is "Recovering our Call as Women of God".
For more info, please contact Sally Wong (sallywonglee@gmail.com).

Pre-school/Kindergarten Ministry
They are currently looking for people who have a heart to teach children
from the ages 3-5 years old.
Applicants must be members of the church, and must have taken the D1 class.
For more information, contact Pastor Carolyn Kim (carekim@gmail.ca).

Sunday Sermon - Oct. 10, 2010

Title: Faithfulness
Spoken by Pastor Chang Cho

Closing out the message series,
The Sermon on the Mount



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