WORSHIP in Arabic at City Centre!
Our church is situated in one of Canada’s most densely and diversely populated regions. It’s called the GTA (now the GTHA). We are blessed to have 40 different nations of the earth represented in our church. It’s a little taste of heaven on earth. What the world cannot do in uniting the peoples of our planet, Jesus does in bringing all nations into His Church where they are ONE in Him.
We are accomplishing several Biblical goals. We are preaching the Gospel to the nations as they arrive in Mississauga while practicing a church culture where nationality, ethnicity or religious background does not separate. It makes sense from several different standpoints but more importantly it fulfills the Great Commission mandate of Jesus. It’s giving immigrants a spiritual home as they acclimate to their new home country. As they build community with fellow Arabic Canadians, they will have a better chance of flourishing in their new homeland.
Sunday, September 13th was very exciting. There were over 60 Arabic speaking people in attendance at our 3rd service. Our first two services are held at 9 &11 AM in English and our 3rd service is held at 1 PM in Arabic led by Pastor Armen Hakopian and his team. It was moving to be there. I had the privilege of welcoming the Arabic congregation to their new church home on behalf of the City Centre Church family. Remember church family that you are the reason that 3 families were able to immigrate to Canada over the last 1.5 years. Your generosity is what made this possible. THANK-YOU.
There is something special about hearing other followers of Jesus worship in their native tongue. And something equally moving to hear the Word of God preached in the language of the audience. Pastor Armen Hakopian has been preparing for the launch for several months. He has demonstrated great leadership and a pastor’s heart for this new congregation. You can find him on the Pastoral Staff page on our website. He has been hired to help us fulfill our mission “to make disciples of all nations”.
Church family, why not send a short email to Pastor Armen to let him know that you are praying for him and the Arabic congregation that he is planting at City Centre. Or phone and leave him a message @ (905) 826-8581 ext. 237. Follow the latest updates on our Arabic Community Facebook page.
Your City Centre Team
