APRIL 10, 2011 LENT V PASSION SUNDAY

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1 APRIL 10, 2011 LENT V PASSION SUNDAY

2 Preludes MORNING WORSHIP APRIL 10, 2011 The service of worship begins with the music of the organ An Wasserflussen Babylon Sigfried Karg-Elert Prelude on St. Peter Harold Darke Processional Hymn 685 When morning gilds the skies (omit vs 3 & 4)(Laudate Domini) Call to Worship The Rev. Carolyn King Introit The Cross A.J.F. Barnes In the cross is safety; in the cross is life. In the cross protection from our foes. In the cross is sweetness poured upon us from above. In the cross is spiritual joy; in the cross the sum of virtue. In the cross is holiness in perfect beauty. Invocation and The Lord s Prayer The Rev. Carolyn King Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. (sung Amen) Responsive Psalm 130 (OT. P. 635) The Rev. Carolyn King Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Hymn 749 Jesus loves me (Jesus loves me) Prayer with the Children The Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes The Book of Songs Carter Announcements The Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes Scripture Ezekiel 37:1-14 (OT p.898) The Rev. Dr. A. Leonard Griffith John 11:30-45 (NT p.108-9) Pastoral Prayer The Rev. Cheryle Hanna Choral Response S. Alec Gordon Hear my prayer, O Lord my God. Harken to my supplication; be merciful to me, a sinner. Amen Offering In all your ways acknowledge Him, and he will make straight your paths. (Proverbs 3:6) Anthem Kyrie eleison (Messe Solonnelle) Louis Vierne Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy. (Please see note on page 4) Doxology Hymn 766 Hymn *SHB 111 We worship Thee, great sovereign Lord (Winchester New) Sermon SEE HOW HE LOVES The Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes Recessional Hymn 426 And can it be (omit verse 2) (Sagina) Benediction The Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes Choral Amen (Smith of Durham) Postlude Toccata (Suite Gothique) Léon Böellemann The Memorial Bells will peal for five minutes following the Postlude Soloists: Lois Bishop, soprano; Dawn King, soprano; Margaret Terry, mezzo soprano; Martin Houtman, tenor; Stephen King, baritone. *SHB Supplementary Hymn Book Sing to God s Glory Today s Greeters are: Leslie Leong, John Shaw and Barbara Smith. 2

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7 EVENING SERVICE The service of worship begins with the music of the organ. Preludes Prelude in G minor Interlude Jean Phillipe Dandrieu Herman Schroeder Processional Hymn 12 King of glory (Gwalchmai) Call to Worship The Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes Introit Sicut cervus desiderat ad fontes G. di Palestrina Sicut cervus desiderat ad fonts aquarum, ita desiderat, anima mea ad te Deus. Invocation and Lord s Prayer Scripture Solo The heart worships Like as the hart desireth the waterbrooks, so longeth my soul after Thee, O God. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. (sung Amen) Matthew 24:45-51 (NT p.28) Psalm 122 (OT p.633) Gustav Holst Margaret Terry, mezzo soprano The Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes W. Maddox Pastoral Prayer Choral Response Say to them that are of a fearful heart: be strong, fear not; behold, your God will come and save you. Announcements and Offering Anthem Remember not, Lord, our offences Henry Purcell Remember not, Lord, our offences, nor th offences of our forefathers; neither take thou vengeance of our sins, good Lord, but spare us, spare thy people whom thou hast redeem d with thy most precious blood, and be not angry with us for ever. Spare us, good Lord. Prayer of Dedication Hymn 206 Jesus, these eyes have never seen (St. Botolph #557) Sermon TABLE OF HOPE Hymn 706 The day Thou gavest (St. Clement) Benediction Choral Amen (de Séverac in A minor) The Rev. Carolyn King Choir Recessional Nunc Dimittis with Antiphon (Mode III.4, chant C.M. Palmer) Save us, O Lord, while waking, and guard us while sleeping; that awake we may watch with Thee, and asleep we may rest in peace. Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word; for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; to be a light to lighten the Gentiles, and to be the glory of thy people Israel. Gloria. 7

8 IT IS A GREAT HONOUR to welcome back to our Chancel, the Rev. Dr. A. Leonard Griffith. Dr. Griffith has long been regarded as one of the finest preachers of his generation and perhaps the greatest preacher raised and trained in Canada. He studied at McGill and served at Chalmers United Church, Ottawa; The City Temple, London (England); Deer Park United, Toronto and St. Paul s Bloor St. Anglican Church, Toronto. He has authored more than twenty books and has a long relationship with Yorkminster Park. Leonard recommended Dr. John Gladstone to the pulpit of this church and remained one of Dr. Gladstone s closest friends. He served as pastor to the Rev. Kerr Spiers and as mentor and professor to Dr. Holmes. St. Paul s Bloor Street has recently produced and published a DVD of sermons by Dr. Griffith. The DVD is available for sale in the Narthex following today s service. For more information, please visit ANTHEM NOTE The accompaniment for the Kyrie eleison from the Messe Solonnelle was written by Louis Vierne to utilize two organs. The work begins with a fortissimo introduction from the Grand Orgue, and the entries of the choir are prepared by the playing of the Orgue de Choeur. The work continues the interplay between the instruments with the Grand Orgue, represented here at Yorkminster Park by the Great and Swell divisions and with the Orgue de Choeur played on the Choir and Positiv divisions. Doxa Youth Worship TODAY in Cameron Hall Theme: The Blessings of Death *Worship Band * Audio Video Extravaganza * Interactive Snacks after service May YPBC is hosting the 30 Hr Famine with Toronto Youth Network! Includes: Games and worship Please contact Sam to sign up! HOT CROSS BUNS - FUNDRAISER Starting Sunday, April 10 In the Centre Hall across from the Art Gallery. The cost is $5.00 for 4 to a box. MEMORIAL FLOWERS The flowers in the Sanctuary today are dedicated to the glory of God and placed in loving memory PAUL E. SMITH By Valerie and Allan ART GALLERY Douglas Brown Landscapes This architect chooses watercolour as the means of recording his interest in the maturing and recycling of buildings and their contribution to both urban and rural landscape. The show runs for the month of April.. The Easter lily order forms are available on the Narthex, Centre Hall and South tables. The deadline for submission is TODAY. 8

9 COMMUNICATIONS A warm welcome to Yorkminster Park! Please sign the guest book in the Narthex and complete one of the Visitor s cards in the pews. The Welcome packages in the pews are available for you to take to find out more about the Yorkminster Park Baptist Church community. City Parking at Alvin Ave. (one street east of Yonge & St. Clair) provides free parking Sunday morning until 12:45 p.m. Have your ticket stamped in the Narthex. The morning worship services are webcast on the church website: and are also recorded on CDs, which may be obtained from the desk in the Narthex. Please find the YPBC Monthly and Weekly Prayer Calendars on the Centre Hall, Narthex and South tables. For more information about the Church or to read the Minister s blog, please visit the website. To receive Peter's Blogs as they are posted to the web, please click 'RSS feed' on the left hand side of the blog page on the website. Please click on "what is an RSS feed' if you wish to learn more about this wonderful communication tool. If you are unable to go on the Lenten Pilgrimage and have online capabilities, you will be able to follow the tour on Twitter The March Edition of the YP News is available online, in the Narthex, Centre Hall and South tables. Large-print Calendars and Bibles are available at the Narthex information table. Hearing assistance available. Please speak with our volunteer at the Narthex Information table. If you wish to receive regular church communication, please the church office at office@yorkminsterpark.com and we will register your address Please deliver notices for the calendar to the Church Office no later than Tuesday morning. Copies of recent congregational s and Peter s blogs are available on the Centre Hall, Heath Street and Narthex tables FOR YOUR READING PLEASURE... The Canadian Baptist Women of Ontario and Quebec s Recommended Reading books are now available at the Gladstone Library in the Centre Hall. Our thanks to Randall Speller for cataloguing these for us. Also please see all the book titles, on the Centre Hall bulletin board. (YPBC Women's Ministries) Safety First Parents want to know who is coming and going from the institutions that take care of their children. Here at church we want to be sure our children are safe. Being a downtown church on the subway line, we are vulnerable to visitors who may not have the children s best interests in mind. To facilitate safety, new door hardware has been installed in the lower corridors at the North end of the building. This enables us to lock the doors of entry into the Children s Ministry area. From the time that children are dropped off for Choristers by parents (10 a.m.) until the end of the service, entry will be restricted with some doors being locked. The three doors affected are the doors at either end of the corridor alongside the gym and the door at the base of the west stairs descending from Cameron Hall. Entry into the children s area is easily made through the door by the elevator and wheel chair accessible washroom. This door is NOT locked at any time but this area is monitored. Safety first isn t always convenient and we apologize to all who may be inconvenienced by the new system. 9

10 Blessings of the Cross: A Lenten Bible Study Based on the Revised Common Lectionary Robert Martin Walker, Author The Blessings of Death The Fifth Sunday of Lent Ezekiel 37: 1-14 Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 In this fifth week of our Lenten Study the cross of Christ comes within our visual sights. On the cross, Jesus changed an emblem of suffering and shame into a signal beacon of life eternal. The necessity for humanity to suffer the penalty of death was erased. We no longer need fear death and begin to discover a difference between the sadness and pain of death and the joy in the power of God to overcome it. We are far removed from the Babylonian exile where the people of God were without hope. They were lost and felt cut off from God. Yet God, through the prophet Ezekiel, promises they will live again in the land of Israel and that they will be infused with the life-giving power of God s Spirit. (pg. 40) We are to be encouraged to know that God redeems in the midst of hopelessness. It is the Spirit of God spoken by the prophet that the Apostle Paul wants the church at Rome to embrace. The Spirit brings new life to believers. This power of new life is the same power that was present in the Resurrection, raising Jesus to new and eternal life. (pg. 42) The Apostle contrasts flesh and Spirit; flesh which leads to death and Spirit to life eternal. When we live to our flesh we are alienated from God and have as much life as the bones in Ezekiel s vision. Both the Christian church and the valley of dry bones are given life through the Spirit of God. The power of God to give life is demonstrated in the gospel passage. The bones may not be dry, but there could be little doubt that Lazarus was truly dead. While death is inevitable and inescapable and grief very appropriate and useful, this story also shares that new life can emerge from death. For everyone who believes that Jesus is Lord and receives God even though they die, will live, (John 11:25). Lazarus s death gave God an opportunity for God s power to be revealed and we can use this lesson to evaluate our relationship to God and the church and allow God to breathe into us, renew us, refresh us and give us new life. If you are not in a Lenten Study Group, you may still study along with us by contacting the Rev. Cheryle Hanna at x235. Readings for next Sunday and for the sixth week of the Lenten Study These readings will be used in our worship next Sunday and in the weekly Lenten Bible Studies. Isaiah 50:4-9 Psalm 118:1-2, Philippians 2:5-11 Matthew 2:1-11 Matthew 27:11-54 Monday, April 11, 6:30pm - Jane Eyre screening at Cineplex Odeon Varsity. RSVP to Cheryle. 10

11 The Passion of Christ From Grief to Victory: A Visual Meditation on Christ s Passion Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in Cameron Hall Tom Hayes will present a visual meditation on the Passion of Christ portrayed in paintings. Peter Paul Rubens, the 'Coup de Lance', a drawing 25th Annual Neighbourhood Inter Faith Dinner Wednesday, May 11, 5:45 p.m. for 6:30 p.m. At Yorkminster Park Baptist Church Speaker: Rev. Dr. Andrew J.B. Stirling Embracing The Things That Unite Us Tickets $50 Can be purchased from Charles Smedmor ( ) or the Church Office Please RSVP by May 6. An opportunity to serve Habitat for Humanity build on Saturday, May 14 from 8am to 4pm. Anyone 16 years old and over is welcome No experience or tools required. Carpooling will be available. Kindly indicate your interest by signing the sheet on the Centre Hall table. For further information, please contact Marlene MacLuckie at Ontario Prayer Breakfast Thursday, May 26, 2011, 7:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. The Fairmont Royal York hotel 100 Front Street W., Toronto, ON M5J 1E3 Guest Speaker: Brian Stewart Musical Guest: Steve Bell Tickets: $500 for a table of 10 or $50 each To reserve your ticket, nb please visit or reserve your ticket by phone, call: (905) COMMUNION PREPARATION - Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed to help prepare the bread and juice for the Sacrament of Communion which is served on the 1st Sunday morning and 3rd Sunday evening each month.to volunteer or for more information, please speak with Ron Wakelin YP Centre Greeters This Week (10am-2pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:30am-1:30pm Tuesday) Monday Sandy Boone Tuesday Len Linton Wednesday Barbara Cooper Thursday Sandy Boone Friday Barbara Smith 11

12 Nominations for Members of Boards Church Elections The Nominating Committee invites members of Yorkminster Park Baptist Church to submit nominations for election to the five Standing Boards of the Church. Only members of the Church may nominate people to the Boards, or be nominated. Each nomination must be submitted in writing and include the Nominee s Statement of Agreement to Serve if elected. Appropriate nomination forms are available in the Narthex and the Centre Hall. Nominations must be submitted to the Chair of the Nominating Committee or left at the Church Office by 12:30 p.m. Sunday April 24, No nominations may be made from the floor at the Church Business Meeting on May 15, The number of members to be elected and the terms for which they will serve are: Chair of the Congregation Vice-Chair of the Congregation Board of Deacons Board of Finance and Administration Board of Christian Education Board of Music Board of Mission One Year One Year 7 members for a three-year term 4 members for a three-year term 4 members for a three-year term 4 members for a three-year term 4 members for a three-year term 2 members for a two-year term 1 member for a 1-year term Elaine Snider Chair, Nominating Committee More Than Enough Children s Mission Project A joint project sponsored by the Board of Mission and Children s Ministries We are delighted to report that as of April 4th $3570 has been given in support of Children s Camps in Lebanon. The campaign for the mission project has ended and we welcome any further gifts today, April 10 th. If you are giving cash, please hand it directly to Miriam Little or a Sunday School teacher. If you are giving by check, please mark it for Children s Ministry Mission Project Camps in Lebanon or use a specially marked envelope (found in the centre hall) and place it in the offering plate. Thank you for your care for needy children. HELP NEEDED FOR EASTER BREAKFAST Please contact Kim Aikenhead at for more information and to volunteer 12

13 IN APPRECIATION A Word of Thanks - Thank you for your many kind and thoughtful gestures during these days as our family has marked the passing of my father. The flowers sent by the church were particularly special and the many cards, s, and calls have been a source of constant comfort. We continue to treasure your prayers and find great hope in the faith we share. (Janet and Peter Holmes, Jessica, Caitlin, Jamie) I would like to thank Dr. Peter Holmes for calling me after I returned home from the hospital after suffering a heart attack around Christmas. I also thank other people who called me, and I especially thank all those who prayed for me. May the Lord richly bless each one of you. Margaret Haywood. Ruth Peterson would like to thank all those who have sent well wishes and congratulations on her recent marriage to Dr. Grant Farrow on April 2 nd. FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT Condensed Statement of Operations (Unaudited) Three Months ended March 31, Budget Actual Actual Offerings: General 185, , ,871 Special - 36,800 - Missions 40,000 31,530 29,326 Other Income 38,670 40,531 40,522 Total Income 263, , ,719 Expenses 389, , ,984 Net Loss (125,559) (35,269) (73,265) John K. Fenton, C.A. Treasurer April 7,

14 THE WEEK OF SUNDAY, APRIL 10 TO SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Sunday 9:15am Minster Singers Rehearsal, Heritage Room 9:45am Berean Bible Study, Red Board Room 9:45am Senior High Class, Youth Zone 9:45am Discipleship 101, 3 rd Floor Boardroom - Baptist, YP and You 10:00am Choristers, Room :10am Lenten Cell Group, Room :15am SPARK Children s Ministry, Friendship Room 10:50am Nursery for newborn to 2 years old 11:00am The Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes (Classes for toddlers to junior high after the Children s Prayer) 11:00am Doxa Youth Worship, Cameron Hall 12:15pm Young Adults Planning Meeting, Room 304 7:00pm The Rev. Carolyn King Monday to Friday Meals on Wheels Monday 12:00pm Lenten Cell Group, 3 rd Floor Boardroom Tuesday 9:30am Prayers in the Chapel 10:00am 3:00pm: Open Door, Narthex 10:00am Dorcas, Room :00am Women s Prayer and Bible Study, Friendship Room 12:30pm Men s Basketball, Gym 5:30pm Deacon s Executive, 3 rd Floor Boardroom 7:00pm Board of Deacons, Friendship Room 7:00pm Board of Christian Education, Room 103 7:00pm Board of Finance and Administration, Red Boardroom 7:00pm Nicotine Anonymous, Room 304 Wednesday 10:00am to 3:00pm: Open Door, Narthex 12:30pm Noonday Organ Recital: Stephen Boda 7:00pm Genesis Bible Study, Friendship Room 14

15 Thursday 10:00am 3:00pm: Open Door, Narthex 10:00am YP Women Board Meeting, 3 rd Floor Boardroom 11:40am Youth Lunch Drop-in, Youth Zone and Gym 12:30pm Men s Lunch Group, Fox and Fiddle 12:30pm Men s Basketball, Gym 7:00pm Brentwood-Toronto (AA), Heritage Room 7:00pm Children s Ministry Workgroup, 3 rd Floor Boardroom 7:00pm Church Council, Red Boardroom 7:00pm Out of the Cold Meeting, Room 304 7:30pm Senior Choir, Cameron Hall Friday 12:00pm 7:00pm Men s Baking Group, Heritage Room Kitchen Recreational Volleyball, Gym Saturday 8:00am Men s baking Group, Heritage Room Kitchen 12pm 4pm Art Gallery Open 1:00pm Robert Montgomery Memorial Service, Sanctuary 2:30pm Reception, Friendship Room/Cameron Hall Next Sunday 9:15am Minster Singers Rehearsal, Heritage Room 9:45am Berean Bible Study, Red Board Room 9:45am Senior High Class, Youth Zone 9:45am Discipleship 101, 3rd Floor Boardroom The Word 10:00am Choristers, Room :10am Lenten Cell Group, Room :15am SPARK Children s Ministry, Friendship Room 11:00am The Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes 4:30pm Music for Passiontide, Sanctuary Easter at Yorkminster Park April 19, 7:30pm Rev. Dr. Brian Haymes April 20, 7:30pm in Cameron Hall The Passion of Christ in Art: From Grief to Victory (A visual meditation of Christ s passion) April 21, 7:30pm in the Sanctuary Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service April 22, 11am Good Friday Service April 24, 8am Sunrise Service April 24, 11am Easter Service 15

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