ANNOUNCEMENT - NEW WEB SITE PLANNED

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

A new web site is being planned for Bramalea Free Methodist Church. At this time we are not posting the weekly e-mail bulletins on this site. 

However, if you would like to sign up to receive the weekly bulletins by e-mail, please contact the office:  office@bramaleafm.com

When the new web site is ready we will post a notice on this site.

We welcome you to worship with us on Sunday at 10 AM or at any of the other public events.

God bless,

K. Lohnes


Note: 2022- You can also connect with BFMC on Facebook. 

Update, Jan. 29, 2020

This Coming Sunday, February 2, 2020.

Rev. Dennis Ball

Sermon Series: Hosea

Sermon Title: The Holiness and Heart of God

Sermon Text: Hosea 4:1-19

Communion and Birthday Sunday

See you at 10:00 am!

This Week's Ministry Events

Bible Study & Prayer Group will meet on Thursday, January 30th at 10:30 am.

Men's Ministry Breakfast Meeting - Saturday, February 1st. at 9:00 am

Upcoming Ministry Events

Women's Ministry Meeting - Saturday, February 8th. at 9:30 am

Chili Cook Off - Sunday, February 16th. after the service.
Calling all chili cooks! - Bring your pots of chili and we'll get together in fellowship after the morning service for a hot bowl of chili! But that's not all! There will be a competition to determine the best chili.

The Women's Ministry is planning a Bake Sale on February 23rd. immediately following the morning service. Proceeds will go towards the sponsorship of a child in Haiti. Please keep this date in mind and plan to support this worthwhile effort.

A note of Thanks

Gael and Pastor Keith Lohnes express thanks for the prayers, messages of condolence and kindness shown on the passing of Gael's mother, Helen Faulk, member of BFMC. She passed away New Year's Eve at Faith Manor, Holland Christian Homes, Brampton. A service was held in Napanee, Ontario on January 18.

Update, January 21,2020

This Coming Sunday, January 26, 2020.

Rev. Dennis Ball

Sermon Series: Hosea

Sermon Title: The Holiness and Heart of God

Sermon Text: Hosea 3:1-5

See you at 10:00 am!

This Week's Ministry Events

Bible Study & Prayer Group will meet on Thursday, January 23rd at 10:30 am.

Upcoming Ministry Events

Sunday, February 16th. - Chili Cook Off -  after the service.
Calling all chili cooks! - Bring your pots of chili and we'll get together in fellowship after the morning service for a hot bowl of chili! But that's not all. There will be a competition to determine the best chili!

Sunday, February 23rd The Women's Ministry is planning a Bake Sale on . immediately following the morning service. Proceeds will go towards the sponsorship of a child in Haiti. Please keep this date in mind and plan to support this worthwhile effort.

Update, Jan.14/20

This Coming Sunday, January 19, 2020.

Rev. Dennis Ball

Sermon Series: Hosea

Sermon Title: The Holiness and Heart of God

Sermon Text: Hosea 2:2-23

See you at 10:00 am!

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This Week's Ministry Events

Bible Study & Prayer Group will meet on Thursday, January 16th at 10:30 am.

Upcoming Ministry Events

Visitation & Funeral Service details 
of the late Helen Faulk - (Gael Lohnes' Mom)
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020:
Place: Wartman Funeral Home, 448 Camden Road, Napanee, Ontario
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Celebration of Life Service will follow in the Chapel at 2:00 pm

Interment: Violet Cemetery, Odessa, Ontario in the Spring.

Memorial Donations: Vennachar Free Methodist Church or The Canadian Bible Society.

On-line condolences at www.wartmanfuneralhomes.com

Update, January 7, 2020

This Coming Sunday, January 12, 2020.

Rev. Dennis Ball

Sermon Series: Hosea

Sermon Title: The Holiness and Heart of God

Sermon Text: Hosea 1:1-2:1

See you at 10:00 am!

Wishing you a Happy New Year! 

This Week's Ministry Events

• Bible Study & Prayer Group will meet on Thursday, January 9th at 10:30 am.
• Women's Ministry will meet on Saturday, January 11th at 9:00 am.

Visitation & Funeral Service details of the late Helen Faulk,  mother of Gael Lohnes.

Helen was a member of BFMC and was living at Holland Christian Homes, Brampton, when she passed into the presence of the Lord on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 2019 at the age of 100.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020:
Place: Wartman Funeral Home, 448 Camden Road, Napanee, Ontario
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Celebration of Life Service will follow in the Chapel at 2:00 pm
Interment: Violet Cemetery, Odessa, Ontario in the Spring.
On-line condolences at www.wartmanfuneralhomes.com

Update, Dec. 31/19

This Coming Sunday, January 5, 2020.

Pastor - Rev. Dennis Ball

This Sunday - John Wesley Covenant and Communion Service.

See you at 10:00 am!

We will celebrate January birthdays this Sunday after the service.

Wishing you a Happy New Year! 

This Week's Ministry Events

Men's Ministry Breakfast meeting - Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 9:00 am.

Upcoming Ministry Events

Bible Study & Prayer Group - Weekly meetings will resume on January 9, 2020.

Women's Ministry meeting - January 11, 2020 at 9:30 am.

Update, Dec. 23/19

This Coming Sunday, December 29, 2019.

Advent Series: Travel Light

Sermon Title: Letting Go of Control

Scripture: Luke 1: 26-38

May love and joy fill your hearts as we await and celebrate the birth of Jesus!

A Merry Christmas to all and many blessings in the 
New Year! 

See you at 10:00 am!

This Week's Ministry Events

Bible Study & Prayer Group - There will be no meeting this week. Weekly meetings will resume in January.

Upcoming Ministry Events

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service  - Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at 7:00pm.

Reminders

Men's/Women's Ministry meetings: There will be no Men's or Women's Ministry meeting this month. Meetings resume in January.

Ministry Opportunity

Sunday, Dec.29, 2019 - Join Gael & Pastor Keith Lohnes in a hymn sing at 2:00 pm at Hawthorn Woods Care Center, located at 9257 Goreway Drive, just north of Queen Street.
If you can join Pastor Keith and Gael in this ministry, please plan to arrive at 1:45 pm.

Update, Dec. 18/19

This Coming Sunday, December 22, 2019.

Advent Series: Travel Light

Sermon Title: Letting go of Bitterness

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Pastor Dennis Ball

See you at 10:00 am!

Wishing you all a blessed Christmas, 

celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

This Week's Ministry Events

Bible Study & Prayer Group - There will be no meeting this week. Weekly meetings will resume in January.

Upcoming Ministry Events

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at 7:00pm. At this service there will be a Christmas Presentation -  A Christmas Story.

Reminders

Men's/Women's Ministry meetings: There will be no Men's or Women's Ministry meeting this month. Meetings resume in January.

Ministry Opportunity

Sunday, Dec.29, 2019 - Join Gael & Pastor Keith Lohnes in a hymn sing at 2:00 pm at Hawthorn Woods Care Center, located at 9257 Goreway Drive, just north of Queen Street.
If you can join Pastor Keith and Gael in this ministry, please plan to arrive at 1:45 pm.

Update, Dec. 10/19

This Coming Sunday, December 15, 2019.

Advent Series: Travel Light

Sermon Title: Letting Go of Distractions

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Pastor Dennis Ball

It's Birthday Sunday - We will celebrate December birthdays after the service.

See you at 10:00 am!

This Week's Ministry Events

 Bible Study & Prayer Group - Thursday, Dec.12 at 10:30 am.

Upcoming Ministry Events

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at 7:00pm. At this service there will be a Christmas Presentation -  A Christmas Story.

Reminder

Men's/Women's Ministry meetings: There will be no Men's or Women's Ministry meeting this month. Meetings resume in January.

Ministry Opportunity

Sunday, Dec.29, 2019 - Join Gael & Pastor Keith Lohnes in a hymn sing at 2:00 pm at Hawthorn Woods Care Center, located at 9257 Goreway Drive, just north of Queen Street. If you can join Pastor Keith and Gael in this ministry, please plan to arrive at 1:45 pm.

Update, Dec. 4/19

This Coming Sunday, December 8, 2019
-- Second Sunday of Advent --

CONCERT: Jubilance Singers and Orchestra will conduct the service. We welcome them and look forward to a vibrant time of worship. (see picture above)

A freewill offering will be received at this service for Jubilance Singers and Orchestra. This offering will help support their missionary outreach projects overseas.

See you at 10:00 am!

This Week's Ministry Events

Thursday, Dec.5 at 10:30 am.  Bible Study & Prayer Group -

Upcoming Ministry Events

Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 4:30 pm - Christmas Dinner
See you there! We look forward to this special time of celebration and fellowship. NOTE: Tickets must be purchased in advance as none will be available at the door. Contact the church office for details.

Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at 7:00pm. Christmas Eve Service - Christmas Presentation -  A Christmas Story.

Reminder

Men's/Women's Ministry meetings: There will be no Men's or Women's Ministry meeting this month. Meetings resume in January.

Update, Nov. 26/19

This Coming Sunday, December 1, 2019.

Speaker: Rev. Dennis Ball

Advent Series: Travel Light

Sermon Title: Letting Go of Stuff

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:6

This Sunday is communion Sunday!

See you at 10:00 am!

This Week's Ministry Events

 Bible Study & Prayer Group - Thursday, Nov.28 at 10:30 am.

Practice for the presentation of A Christmas Story - Saturday, Nov.30 at 10:00 am.
All participants are asked to attend and to please make an effort be on time.

Upcoming Ministry Events

Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 4:30 pm - Christmas Dinner
We look forward to your support of this event and to this special time of celebration and fellowship.
A reminder that tickets will not be available for sale at the door, so please secure your tickets by this Sunday, Dec.1st from Edna Lawes or Audrey Isaacs.
Price: Adults-$35.00; Children 5-12 years-$20.00.

Sunday, December 8, 2019 - We welcome Jubilance Singers and Orchestra (see photo above). They will conduct our service of worship with music, testimonies and prayer. Through their music ministry they raise funds to help support pastors in mission areas.

Nov. 19/19 Update

This Coming Sunday, November 24, 2019.

Guest Speaker: Wayne Johnson, Executive Director, Tearfund Canada.

He will share about their work around the world to change and improve lives.

November Birthdays were not celebrated last Sunday - We will do so this Sunday after the service.

See you at 10:00 am!

This Week's Ministry Events

 Bible Study & Prayer Group - Thurs., Nov.21 at 10:30 am.

Upcoming Ministry Events

 Christmas Dinner   
Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 4:30 pm -
We look forward to your support of this event and to this special time of celebration and fellowship. Please secure your tickets now from Edna Lawes or Audrey Isaacs.
Price: Adults-$35.00; Children 5-12 years-$20.00

Sunday, December 8, 2019 - Jubilance Singers and Orchestra will participate in our morning service with music, testimonies and prayer.

Wed. Dec. 24 - 7:00 pm Christmas Presentation - A Christmas Story will be presented at the Christmas Eve Service

Wanted- A young Mom is looking for a place to live. If you or anyone you know or hear about has a room or a basement apartment for rent, please advise Pastor Dennis.

Bishop's Notes

Want to know more about what is happening with Free Methodist Churches across Canada? Click on the link below.

https://www.fmcic.ca/cliffsnotes-november-19-2019/

Nov. 13/19 Update

Sunday, November 17, 2019.  See you at 10:00 am!

Guest Speaker: Rev. Lloyd R. Eyre

Sermon Title-
"The Mystery Solved: Four Friends Revealed"

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

It's Birthday Sunday - We will celebrate November birthdays after the service.

This Week's Ministry Events

 Thurs., Nov.14 at 10:30 am. -  Bible Study & Prayer Group -

Upcoming Ministry Events

Sun., Nov. 17, 2019 - 10 am Guest Speaker Rev. Lloyd Eyre from Lorne Park Foundation

Sun., Nov. 24, 2019 - Tearfund's World Relief Sunday at BFMC.
Hear from Tearfund's Executive Director Wayne Johnson who will speak about how our gifts help to lift people out of poverty around the world.As you pray about how you can help, please use the Donation envelopes available now in the foyer to make your donation. Every Gift, Every Prayer is Powerful in God's Hands.

Sat., Dec. 7, 2019 at 4:30 pm - Christmas Dinner
Tickets are now available from Edna Lawes and Audrey Isaacs. We look forward to your support of this event and to this special time of celebration and fellowship. Please secure your tickets now.
Price: Adults-$35.00; Children 5-12 years-$20.00

Sun., Dec. 8, 2019 - 10:00 am  Jubilance Singers and Orchestra will participate in our morning service with music, testimonies and prayer.

Tues. Dec. 24, 2019 7:00 PM Christmas Presentation: A Christmas Story to be presented at the Christmas Eve Service.

Bishop's Notes: For news from Bishop Cliff Fletcher about the Free Methodist Churches across Canada - go to the link below.

https://www.fmcic.ca/cliffsnotes-november-12-2019/

Wed, Nov 6, 2019 update

Bramalea Free Methodist Church

This Coming Sunday, November 10, 2019. - 10 AM worship

Speaker: Rev. Dennis Ball

Sermon Series: Vision

Sermon Title: Seeing the Opportunities / Text: John 4

Lawn Sign Dedication - At this Sunday's service on Nov.10, the sign will be dedicated to the glory of God, as it brings attention to our commitment to our Mission Statement. We Thank and Praise God for what He has done through the donations we received.

This Week's Ministry Events

Bible Study & Prayer Group - Thursday, Nov.7 at 10:30 am.

Women's Ministry Meeting- Saturday, November 9th. at 9:30 am.
This meeting will include Training on How to use Mailchimp to create Newsletters and emails to multiple recipients, as well as other topics. Everyone is invited!...this training is not restricted to the Women's Ministry members.
Remember to register your interest with Judith Sylvestre at 905-792.0184.

Upcoming Ministry Events

Sunday, November 17, 2019 - 10 AM -  We welcome Guest Speaker Lloyd Eyre from Lorne Park Foundation to speak at our morning service.

Sunday, November 24, 2019 - Tearfund's World Relief Sunday at BFMC. 10 AM
Hear from Tearfund's Executive Director Wayne Johnson who will speak about how our gifts help to lift people out of poverty around the world. As you pray about how you can help, please use the Donation envelopes available now in the lobby to make your donation. Every Gift, Every Prayer is Powerful in God's Hands.

CHRISTMAS DINNER Sat., December 7, 2019 at 4:30 pm
Tickets are now available from Edna Lawes and Audery Isaacs. We look forward to this special time of celebration and fellowship. Secure your tickets now.
Price: Adults-$35.00; Children 5-12 years-$20.00

Sunday, December 8, 2019 - 10 AM - Jubilance Singers and Orchestra will participate in our morning service with music, testimonies and prayer. Check out their website at: https://www.jubilance.ca   (Pastor Keith's brother and sister-in-law sing in the choir)

Reminders

Samaritan's Purse Gift Boxes must be returned to the church no later than Sunday, November  17th.

Tues. Dec. 24 Christmas Presentation: A Christmas Story to be presented at the Christmas Eve Service. 7:00 pm

Update Oct. 30/19

TIME CHANGE - Remember to turn your clocks back one hour on Saturday night as Daylight Saving time ends on Sunday Nov.3rd. at 2:00 am.

This Coming Sunday, November 3, 2019.

Worship Service

Speaker: Rev. Dennis Ball

Sermon Series: Essentials

Sermon Title: Transformation

Scripture: Revelation 21: 1-7

This Sunday is Communion Sunday.  See you at 10:00 am!

This Week's Ministry Events

Bible Study & Prayer Group - Thurs., Oct. 31 at 10:30 am.

Men's Ministry Breakfast - Saturday, Nov. 2nd. at 9:00 am.

Upcoming Ministry Events

Women's Ministry Meeting - Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 9:30 am.

Lawn Sign Dedication - November 10, 2019 at our Sunday morning service.

Sunday, November 17, 2019 - Guest Speaker from Lorne Park Foundation at our morning service.

Sunday, November 24, 2019 - Tearfund's World Relief Sunday at BFMC.
Hear from a Tearfund guest speaker about how our gifts help to lift people out of poverty around the world. Every Gift, Every Prayer is Powerful in God's Hands.

Reminders

Samaritan's Purse Gift Boxes must be returned to the church no later than Sunday, November  17th.

Christmas Presentation: A Christmas Story to be presented at the Christmas Eve Service.
Note: Everyone participating in this presentation is asked to meet at the church this Friday, November 1st at 6:30 pm.

Christmas Dinner - Saturday, December 7 at 4:30 pm:
Tickets are now available from Edna Lawes & Audrey Isaacs.
We look forward to this special time of celebration and fellowship. Secure your tickets early.
Price: Adults-$35.00; Children 5-12 years-$20.00.

Update, Oct. 23/19

This Coming Sunday, October 27, 2019.

Speaker: Rev. Dennis Ball

Sermon Series: Essentials

Sermon Title: Transformation  
Scripture: Romans 12: 1-2

It's Birthday Sunday - We will celebrate October birthdays after the service.

See you at 10:00 am!

This Week's Ministry Events

 Bible Study & Prayer Group - Thursday, Oct. 24 at 10:30 am

Upcoming Ministry Events

Saturday, November 2, 2019 - Men's Ministry Meeting at 9:00 am

Sunday, November 24, 2019 - Tearfund's World Relief Sunday at BFMC.
Hear from a Tearfund guest speaker about how our gifts help to lift people out of poverty around the world. Every Gift, Every Prayer is Powerful in God's Hands.

Reminders

Samaritan's Purse Gift Boxes must be returned to the church no later than Sunday, November  17th.


Dec. 24 - 7:00 pm Christmas Presentation: A Christmas Story to be presented at the Christmas Eve Service.

Christmas Dinner - Saturday December 7 at 4:30 pm:
Tickets are now available from Edna Lawes & Audrey Isaacs. We look forward to this special time of celebration and fellowship. Secure your tickets early.

Wanted

A young Mom is looking for a place to live. If you or anyone you know or hear about has a room or a basement apartment for rent, please advise Pastor Dennis. Please keep this need in mind.

Lawn Sign Update
Our electronic sign is now fully installed and operational! Have you noticed that information is now being displayed? Drive by and take a look and you will see events displayed, letting you and the community know what is happening at BFMC. We expect that dedication will take place in the next couple of weeks.

Update Oct. 16, 2019

This Coming Sunday, October 20, 2019.

This Sunday's Service will be conducted by the Women's Ministry.

Speakers: Judith Sylvestre, June Rock & Daisy Wright

Sermon Series: Essentials

Today's Theme: Thanksgiving

Looking forward to seeing you at 10:00 am!

This Week's Ministry Events

 Bible Study & Prayer Group - Thurs., Oct. 17 at 10:30 am.

Upcoming Ministry Events

Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 - Tearfund's World Relief Sunday.
Hear from a Tearfund guest speaker about how our gifts help to lift people out of poverty around the world. Every Gift, Every Prayer is Powerful in God's Hands.
 

Reminders

Christmas Dinner - Sat. December 7 at 4:30 pm:
Tickets are now available from Edna Lawes & Audrey Isaacs. We look forward to this special time of celebration and fellowship. Secure your tickets early.

Dec. 24  7 pm Christmas Presentation: A Christmas Story to be presented at the Christmas Eve Service.

Lawn Sign Update
Our electronic sign is now fully installed and operational! Have you noticed that information is now being displayed? Drive by and take a look and you will see our events displayed letting you and the community aware of what is happening at BFMC.

Update, Oct. 8/19

This Coming Sunday, October 13, 2019.

Speaker: Rev. Dennis Ball

Sermon Series: Essentials

Sermon Title: Thank God

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9

See you at 10:00 am!

This Week's Ministry Events

•  Bible Study & Prayer Group - Thurs., Oct. 10 at 10:30 am.
• Women's Ministry Meeting - This Sat. October 12 at 9:30 am.
• A reminder that everyone participating in the service next Sunday, Oct.20, should attend this meeting on Saturday.

 Upcoming Ministry Events

Next Sunday, October 20, 2019 - The Women's Ministry will be conducting the service at 10:00 am.
Come out and be blessed by this service of Thanksgiving.
Reminders

Christmas Dinner - Saturday December 7 at 4:30 pm:
Tickets are now available from Edna & Audrey. We look forward to this special time of celebration and fellowship. Secure your tickets early.

Christmas Presentation: A Christmas Story to be presented at the Christmas Eve Service, Tues. Dec. 24. Please use the character sign-up sheet to indicate your participation.

Update, Sept. 25/19

This Coming Sunday, September 29, 2019.
Speaker: Rev. Dennis Ball

Sermon Series: The Essentials

Sermon Title: Prayer

Scripture: Psalm 42-43

See you at 10:00 am!

This Week's Ministry Events
  Bible Study & Prayer Group - Thursday, Sept. 26 at 10:30 am


Upcoming Ministry Events

This coming Sunday, Sep.29, 2019 - Join Gael & Pastor Keith Lohnes in a hymn sing at 2:00 pm at Hawthorn Woods Care Center, located at 9257 Goreway Drive, just north of Queen Street.
For all who can join Pastor Keith and Gael in this ministry, please plan to arrive at 1:45 pm.

Saturday, October 5, 2019 - Men's Ministry Meeting at 9:00 am.

Sunday, October 20, 2019 - The Women's Ministry will be conducting service at 10:00 am.

Sept. 18/19 Update

This Coming Sunday, September 22, 2019.

Speaker: Rev. Dennis Ball

Sermon Series: The Essentials

Sermon Title: Prayer

Scripture: Psalm 19

See you at 10:00 am!

It's Birthday Sunday - We will celebrate September birthdays after the service!

This Week's Ministry Events
 Bible Study & Prayer Group - Thursday, Sept. 19 at 10:30 am