OUR PEOPLE

Frank B - facing surgery for several aneurisms tomorrow (Feb. 13) at Trillium Hospital in Mississauga.
*Marion H - tests have revealed lung cancer. Marion has met with the medical team that will be treating her.
*Lanrick B - another recent fall, resulting in some stitches and a mini-stroke, has again set him back a bit. Lanrick is in the trauma unit of St. Michael's Hospital and able to walk with help. The goal is to be well enough to move him to a rehabilitation facility.
*Estela N's brother, Daniel - dealing with a serious neurological issue.
Toni F - undergoing chemotherapy for cancer.
Grace V's mom - health issues.
Sandra S – health issues related to M.S.
Jamie S (19 yr), James S's son - recovering from treatment for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia.
Lorraine H - suffering with severe chronic back pain.
Alex R - health issues.
Alex R's daughter, Rhonda (in Newfoundland) - receiving radiation for advanced cancer.
Linda F – Multiple Sclerosis.
Jozie B - health issues related to Parkinson's Disease.

OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO...

*Drelin & Alberte L and family - on the recent passing of Drelin's father on Tuesday, January 17^th, 2012. The funeral was held on Saturday, January 28^th in Montreal. May you know the Lord's comfort and peace during this time of loss.
Ron and Dorith C and family - on the recent passing of Dorith's mother in Jamaica.
Corazon M and family - on the passing of Corazon's husband Benjamin last Thursday (Jan. 12^th, 2012). Benjamin, a long-time member of MCBC, will be missed by family and friends at MCBC. Details about the funeral arrangements to be announced. You can also call Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens for more information at 905-257-1100.
The family of Eric W - who went to be with his Lord and Saviour on December 23. Eric was a faithful member of our MCBC family for many years and touched the hearts of all who met him. He will be missed by family and friends. Please uphold the family in prayer. The funeral service was held Saturday, December 31^st at MCBC.
Edmona P and family - on the passing of Oswald, loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Oswald was an Elder of MCBC for many years and more recently on the Board of Directors. Oswald was an active member of our seniors group until his health took a sudden turn for the worse over the past year. Please uphold his wife, Edmona, in your prayers as you thank God for the life of a faithful servant who now rests in his Father's house. The funeral service was held on Friday, December 30^th at MCBC.
Toni F and family - on the sudden passing of Ken, loved husband, father and grandfather. Ken F was on staff at Mississauga City Baptist Church as custodian from 1996 to his retirement in June 2010. He was a familiar, welcoming face at MCBC, a champion for the emerging generation, and a passionate follower of Jesus. Please uphold his wife Toni in your prayers as you thank God for the life of a faithful servant who now rests in his Father's house. The funeral service was held Monday, December 19^th at MCBC.
Pastor Jamie and Melanie E and family - on the recent passing of Jamie's father. John G E passed away peacefully at home in his 64^th year on Sunday, July 31^st. He will be truly missed by his wife and best friend, Maureen. Truly amazing and loved dad of Jamie and Mel E, and Jen and Mark H. John retired as a sergeant after 31 years of proudly serving with the Hamilton Police Service. His kindness, humility, and gentleness will be fondly remembered by his family, friends, golf buddies, Saturn customers, and all who knew him. A celebration of John's life took place at Philpott Memorial Church in Hamilton last Thursday. In kindness, please consider making a blood donation or contributing to Hamilton Food Share.
Enid R - whose brother passed away recently. Enid leaves for Barbados tomorrow (Aug. 1^st) for the funeral and to be with family.
Vinroy & Eleanor L and family - Vinroy's mother quietly passed away at home in the loving arms of her family on Saturday, July 16^th, 2011. The late Mrs. Esmie Eunice L had been battling stage 4 colon cancer since 2008. The family would like to thank the church family for all the prayers and support. The viewing will be held at Scott Funeral Home, 420 Dundas St. E., on July 28 and 29 from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at The Anglican Church of St. John the Baptist - Dixie, 719 Dundas Street East, on Saturday, July 30^th, 2011 at 11 a.m.
Ralph M and Enid - on the recent passing of Ralph's brother in Jamaica. They have travelled to Jamaica for the funeral and to be with family.
Joe and Patricia E - on the passing of Joe's mom, Margaret, on Monday, June 27^th. Funeral details are: Monday, July 4^th, at Christ Church, 4 Elizabeth St., Brampton - 12 pm visitation followed by funeral service at 1 pm.
Roy N and family - on the sudden passing of Roy's wife, Jay M-N, on Monday, June 6^th. The funeral was held yesterday (June 11^th) at Meadowvale Cemetery in Brampton. Jay was Lela N's daughter-in-law and Terry's sister-in-law.
Doris G and family - on the passing of Doris' mother, Lydia J, who went to be with her Lord on May 5^th, 2011. Lydia was living in the Philippines and recovering from a recent major stroke. Doris thanks you for all your prayers prayers and support.
Laura B and family - on the passing of her son, Armando B Sr., who went to be with his Lord on April 3^rd, 2011. He was the oldest and only son of Laura and the late Pedro B and brother of Rose, Amie, Luz, Tessie & Cora. The funeral service was held yesterday (April 9^th). The family thanks you for your prayers during the period of Armando's illness and also at this difficult and sad time. They take comfort and find peace in the fact that he is now with our Heavenly Father.
Alex R - on the recent passing of his wife, Rhoda. Alex attends the Third Wave Senior’s Group on Wednesdays when he is able.
Richard, Ryan & Samantha F and family - on the passing of Donna F, a loving wife and mom. Donna went to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on March 26, 2011. The service was held at MCBC last Thursday (March 31^st). She will be missed by many.
Remington W - on the passing of his son-in-law, Eiden T, who passed away recently. The funeral will be tomorrow (March 28^th) in Newfoundland.
Allan & Iris H and family - on the recent passing of Allan's father, Marko H, on Sunday, March 13^th, 2011. The funeral service was March 19^th.
Cristobal B – went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Tuesday (Feb. 22^nd). Pray that his family will be able to come to Canada from Colombia as soon as possible.
Terry N & family - Pray for the Lord’s peace and comfort as they mourn the loss of Sharon, Lela’s niece and Terry’s cousin, who passed away on Feb.6^th after battling cancer.
Jun M & family - on the recent passing of Jun’s mother. Please pray for the Lord’s comfort and peace during this time of loss.
Kathrine N and family - Kathrine’s father passed away peacefully and into the loving arms of our heavenly Father on Sunday, January 16^th. A family funeral was held on Wednesday, January 19^th.
*Please join Angeles F in praying for the Tarahumara people of Mexico - A drought that government officials call the most severe Mexico has ever faced has left two million people without access to water and, coupled with a cold snap, has devastated cropland in nearly half of the country. Among the more seriously affected communities are tribal areas of the Tarahumara indigenous peoples in the Sierra Madre, in the north.

MISSIONS / MISSIONARIES

Matthew House (Toronto) – Anne W-B
*The Oasis Dufferin Community Centre (Toronto) – Pray that God will provide the resources, both spiritual and material, to meet the growing needs of this ministry.
The Open Door (Mississauga) - Pray for staff as they try to balance growing needs with limited resources.
The Philip Aziz Centre – Toronto
Project 417 - Joe E
The Scott Mission – Toronto
South Asian Welcome Centre - Brampton
TC3 (The Toronto Children's Concert Choir and Performing Arts Company) – Rev. Denise G

French Union of Baptist Churches - Quebec
Pastor George and Lucille W - Evangelical Baptist Church of Orleans

Ambassadors for Christ - Doug C
Canadian Baptist Ministries – www.cbmin.org
     CBM in Beirut, Lebanon – Rupen & Mamta D
     *CBM Prayerline - India - Childhood malnutrition in India is higher than that in sub-Saharan Africa – a huge social problem in an emerging economy. CBM has just completed an exploratory visit, and we are hoping to launch our first Nutrition and Food Security program there by the end of this year – and in a country where only 2% of the population is Christian, this will be a strong witness to the love and care of God.
The Gideons
Hispanic Christian Ministry in El Salvador  - José Jesús R