Palm Sunday with Holy Communion March 25, :15 a.m. (pages 2-6) 11:00 a.m. (pages 7-10)

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1 Palm Sunday with Holy Communion March 25, :15 a.m. (pages 2-6) 11:00 a.m. (pages 7-10)

2 9:15 AM ORDER OF SERVICE Please turn off all electronic devices. Nursery care is available at both services. PRELUDE The Servant King From heav n You came helpless babe Enter d our world Your glory veil d Not to be served but to serve And give Your life that we might live Chorus: This is our God the Servant King He calls us now to follow Him To bring our lives as a daily offering Of worship to the Servant King There in the garden of tears My heavy load He chose to bear His heart with sorrow was torn Yet not my will but Yours He said Chorus Come see His hands and His feet The scars that speak of sacrifice Hands that flung stars into space To cruel nails surrendered Chorus So let us learn how to serve And in our lives enthrone Him Each other s needs to prefer For it is Christ we re serving Chorus PROCESSIONAL SONG PLEASE STAND (The children will accompany the choir in the processional with palms.) Hosanna Praise is rising Eyes are turning to You We turn to You Hope is stirring Hearts are yearning for You We long for You Cause when we see You We find strength to face the day In Your presence All our fears are washed away Washed away Chorus: Hosanna hosanna You are the God who saves us Worthy of all our praises Hosanna hosanna Come have Your way among us We welcome You here Lord Jesus 2 Kendrick

3 Hear the sound of Hearts returning to You We turn to You In Your Kingdom Broken lives are made new You make us new Cause when we see You We find strength to face the day In Your presence All our fears are washed away Washed away Chorus. OPENING PRAYER WELCOME PLEASE BE SEATED ANTHEM Our Highest Praise 3 Lantz/Parker... Choir School/Chamber Choir Wake up, your heavens, and sing! The day of rejoicing is here! The Skies with hosannas will ring! King Jesus is coming near! Day of all days, like none we ve seen before; King of all kings, he will reign forever more. We marvel at his miracles, what wonders he has done, and now he s coming closer, God s everlasting Son! The highest praise to him belongs, our greatest worship our finest songs. We will bow down before his holy face and give him our highest praise. As the people gather round to view the coming king with one jubilant sound, with one jubilant sound, with one jubilant sound, the children start to sing. The highest praise to him belongs, our greatest worship our finest songs. We will bow down before his holy face and give him our highest praise SONG OF GATHERING PLEASE STAND (Children leave for Sunday School via the northeast stairs.) You Are Good I want to scream it out From ev ry mountain top Your goodness knows no bounds Your goodness never stops Your mercy follows me Your kindness fills my life Your Love amazes me Chorus: And yes I sing because You are good And I dance because You are good And I shout because You are good You are good to me (to me) Nothing and no one comes Anywhere close to You The earth and oceans deep Only reflect this truth And in my darkest night You shine as bright as day Your Love amazes me (Bridge): With a cry of praise my heart will proclaim You are good You are good

4 In the sun or rain my life celebrates You are good You are good Yes I ll sing yes I ll dance and I shout For You are good You are good to me SCRIPTURE John 13: Mary Wootton When he had gone out, Jesus said, Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, Where I am going, you cannot come. I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. Simon Peter said to him, Lord, where are you going? Jesus answered, Where I am going, you cannot follow me now; but you will follow afterward. Peter said to him, Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you. Jesus answered, Will you lay down your life for me? Very truly, I tell you, before the cock crows, you will have denied me three times. MEDITATION OFFERING OFFERING ANTHEM Ride On, King Jesus Faith: What s in it for me? The Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling 4 arr. Hogan... Chamber Choir Ride on King Jesus, no man can a-hinder thee. In that greatness of morning fair thee well, fair thee well. When I get to heaven gonna wear a robe, gonna walk all over those streets of gold. When King Jesus sittin on the throne, joy to a man when the devil goes. HOLY COMMUNION THE INVITATION PLEASE STAND Minister: Come, people of God, out of your separateness, to enter into unity with one another, and with all those around the world who seek the presence of Jesus Christ, through the breaking of bread and the sharing of wine. THE PEACE Minister: The peace of the Lord be with you always. People: Minister: And also with you. Let us pray. MOMENT OF SILENT CONFESSION PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND CONSECRATION PLEASE BE SEATED

5 Minister: People: Minister: People: Minister: People: Minister: Choir: Minister: People: Minister: Lift up your hearts! We lift them up to the Lord! Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise. Blessed are You, gracious God, creator of heaven and earth. You have revealed your eternal plan of salvation, and have shown your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to be the Light of all peoples. All glory and thanksgiving be to you, Almighty God, for redeeming us in Jesus Christ your only Son, who took our nature upon him, and in obedience accepted death, even death on a cross; who by your power was raised from the dead and exalted forevermore. Glory be to You, O Lord. Therefore with all creation and with all the company of the redeemed, we magnify your glorious name, evermore praising you and singing: Holy, holy, holy Lord. God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full, full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest. (No. 972 Schubert) Wherefore, O God, we set forth before you this holy supper following his command who, the night in which he was betrayed, took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take, eat: This is my body. Who in the same way took the cup, saying, This is my blood of the new covenant. Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, to receive all power and wealth, wisdom and might, honour and glory and praise. And now, Almighty God, we pray you to send your Holy Spirit, that the bread which we break may be to us communion in the body of Christ, and the cup of blessing which we bless, communion in the blood of Christ, that being built up in love we may be strengthened by the unity of the faith, and come to the fullness of the stature of Christ. THE LORD S PRAYER SAY TOGETHER THE BREAKING AND POURING OF THE ELEMENTS Minister: The body of our Lord Jesus Christ broken for you. The blood of our Lord Jesus Christ poured out for you. The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you unto eternal life. The gifts of God for the people of God. Come, for all things are now ready. THE SERVING OF THE CONGREGATION 5

6 MUSIC DURING COMMUNION God so Loved the World Ave Verum Corpus Mozart... Chamber Choir HOLY COMMUNION (The ushers will direct you to come forward to the rail. Please dip the tip of your wafer in the Communion cup and receive the bread and wine together. Please indicate to the minister if you need a gluten free wafer) POST-COMMUNION PRAYER SAY TOGETHER Gracious God, we have filled our cups to overflowing, we have feasted on the Bread of Life. Help us now, O God, to be living reminders of your good news in this world. May we carry into our own situations the love and hope we find in Jesus Christ. Amen. CLOSING SONG PLEASE STAND Our God Water You turned into wine Opened the eyes of the blind There s no one like You None like You Into the darkness You shine Out of the ashes we rise There s no one like You None like You Chorus: Our God is greater Our God is stronger God You are higher than any other Our God is healer Awesome in power our God our God And if our God is for us Then who could ever stop us And if our God is with us Then what could stand against And if our God is for us Then who could ever stop us And if our God is with us Then what could stand against BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Our God Contemporary Band Bass: Mark Godfrey, Guitar: Noel Di Tosto, Piano: Elaine Choi, Trumpet: Craig Thompson, Drums: Etienne Levesque, Vocal: Olivia LaPointe, Sabine Ndalamba CCLI:

7 11:00 AM ORDER OF SERVICE Please ensure that electronic devices are turned off. Nursery care is available. PRELUDE Trumpet Tune PROCESSIONAL HYMN PLEASE STAND No. 123 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna THE APPROACH 7 David German... Stephen Boda, organ Ellacombe CALL TO WORSHIP Minister: Today Jesus entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph, and was proclaimed Messiah and King by those who spread garments and palm branches along his way. All: Choir: Let these branches be signs of his victory, and grant that we who carry them, may follow in the way of the Cross. Hosanna to the Son of David! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest places. Hosanna in the highest heavens! All sing: Ride on! Ride on in majesty! Hark! All the tribes hosanna cry: O Saviour meek, pursue thy road with palms and scattered garments strowed. (No. 127 v. 1) PRAYER OF APPROACH PLEASE BE SEATED WELCOME MINISTRY OF MUSIC Our Highest Praise THE WORD OF GOD Lantz/Parker... Choir School/Sanctuary Choir Wake up, your heavens, and sing! The day of rejoicing is here! The Skies with hosannas will ring! King Jesus is coming near! Day of all days, like none we ve seen before; King of all kings, he will reign forever more. We marvel at his miracles, what wonders he has done, and now he s coming closer, God s everlasting Son! The highest praise to him belongs, our greatest worship our finest songs. We will bow down before his holy face and give him our highest praise. As the people gather round to view the coming king with one jubilant sound, with one jubilant sound, with one jubilant sound, the children start to sing. The highest praise to him belongs, our greatest worship our finest songs. We will bow down before his holy face and give him our highest praise SCRIPTURE READING John 13: Jocelyn Karr When he had gone out, Jesus said, Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified in him,

8 God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, Where I am going, you cannot come. I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. Simon Peter said to him, Lord, where are you going? Jesus answered, Where I am going, you cannot follow me now; but you will follow afterward. Peter said to him, Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you. Jesus answered, Will you lay down your life for me? Very truly, I tell you, before the cock crows, you will have denied me three times. SERMON OFFERING OFFERTORY ANTHEM Ride On, King Jesus Faith: What s in it for me? The Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling 8 arr. Hogan... Sanctuary Choir Ride on King Jesus, no man can a-hinder thee. In that greatness of morning fair thee well, fair thee well. When I get to heaven gonna wear a robe, gonna walk all over those streets of gold. When King Jesus sittin on the throne, joy to a man when the devil goes. HOLY COMMUNION THE INVITATION PLEASE REMAIN STANDING Minister: Come, people of God, out of your separateness, to enter into unity with one another, and with all those around the world who seek the presence of Jesus Christ, through the breaking of bread and the sharing of wine. THE PEACE Minister: The peace of the Lord be with you always. People: And also with you. Minister: Let us pray. MOMENT OF SILENT CONFESSION PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND CONSECRATION please be seated Minister: Lift up your hearts! People: We lift them up to the Lord! Minister: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give God thanks and praise. Minister: Blessed are You, gracious God, creator of heaven and earth. You have revealed your eternal plan of salvation, and have shown your

9 People: beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to be the Light of all peoples. All glory and thanksgiving be to you, Almighty God, for redeeming us in Jesus Christ your only Son, who took our nature upon him, and in obedience accepted death, even death on a cross; who by your power was raised from the dead and exalted for evermore. Glory be to You, O Lord. Minister: Therefore with all creation and with all the company of the redeemed, we magnify your glorious name, evermore praising you and singing: Choir: Holy, holy, holy Lord. God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full, full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest. (Schubert) Minister: Wherefore, O God, we set forth before you this holy supper following his command who, the night in which he was betrayed, took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take, eat: This is my body. Who in the same way took the cup, saying, This is my blood of the new covenant. People: Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, to receive all power and wealth, wisdom and might, honour and glory and praise. Minister: And now, Almighty God, we pray you to send your Holy Spirit, that the bread which we break may be to us communion in the body of Christ, and the cup of blessing which we bless, communion in the blood of Christ, that being built up in love we may be strengthened by the unity of the faith, and come to the fullness of the stature of Christ. THE LORD S PRAYER SAY TOGETHER (VOICES UNITED, P. 921) THE BREAKING AND POURING OF THE ELEMENTS Minister: The body of our Lord Jesus Christ broken for you. The blood of our Lord Jesus Christ poured out for you. The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you unto eternal life. The gifts of God for the people of God. Come, for all things are now ready. THE SERVING OF THE CONGREGATION MUSIC DURING COMMUNION God so Loved the World Ave Verum Corpus Mozart... Sanctuary Choir HOLY COMMUNION The congregation will be served the bread and wine in their pews. Each tray of bread will include gluten-free crackers. Everyone will eat the bread and drink the wine together after the minister says: 9

10 Minister: The body of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you unto eternal life. Take and eat this in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on Him in your heart by faith with thanksgiving. The blood of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you unto eternal life. Drink this in remembrance that Christ s blood was shed for you, and be thankful. POST-COMMUNION PRAYER SAY TOGETHER Gracious God, we have filled our cups to overflowing, we have feasted on the Bread of Life. Help us now, O God, to be living reminders of your good news in this world. May we carry into our own situations the love and hope we find in Jesus Christ. Amen. CLOSING HYMN PLEASE REMAIN STANDING UNTIL AFTER THE AMEN No. 122 All Glory, Laud and Honour BENEDICTION CHORAL AMEN No. 967 POSTLUDE Crown Imperial March The standards of palms are a donation from the Sanctuary Guild. St. Theodulph Danish William Walton... Stephen Boda, organ EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 1, :15 & 11:00 AM The Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling: The morning that changed everything from: 1 Corinthians 15: Traditional Worship Service with brass quintet, organ and choral music. Sunday School will be held during both services along with an Easter Egg hunt for kids in the East Chapel 10

11 Connect Café Please join us for coffee at 10:15 on Sunday mornings in the Allan Beattie Room New or just visiting our church this morning? Be sure to grab a yellow Welcome mug for your tea or coffee. Today is your last opportunity to order flowers in memory of a loved one. Pick up a form from one of our literature racks or order online at festival-flowers FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS EASTER SUN., APRIL 1 We invite you to give a donation for flowers in memory or honour of a loved one. The flowers will grace the chancel during worship celebrations on Easter Sunday. Afterward, they will be delivered to TEMC members with special needs. Donation Order forms are available online and in the literature racks. Please fill out separate forms for each memorial and return the completed forms to the volunteer office with cheques payable to TEMC by Sunday, March 25. We suggest a donation of $20 per plant. TO THE GLORY OF GOD Robert Ginn 11

12 HOLY WEEK AT TEMC Sunday, March 25: Palm Sunday 9:15 am Contemporary Worship Service and Communion featuring music by TEMC s contemporary band 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service and Communion. Thursday, March 29: Maundy Thursday Homecoming Service 1:40 pm Hymn Sing 2:00 pm Worship Service with Holy Communion, followed by afternoon tea. Friday, March 30: Good Friday 10:30 am Worship Service 12:00 pm Neighbourhood Cross Walk, begins at Holy Rosary and Our Lady of Perpetual Help and ends with a service at TEMC at 1:30 pm. Sunday, April 1: Easter Festival of Flowers 9:15 & 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service with brass quintet, organ and choral music. 12

13 The Twenty Fifth Ecumenical Good Friday Walk Churches on the Hill Friday, March 30, :00 to 2:00 p.m. Join Either Group For Brief Visits and Prayers WESTERN GROUP EASTERN GROUP 13

14 14 LAST WEEK OF EARLY BIRD PRICING!

15 THE FLORA MCCREA GROUP You will not want to miss April 10th. The speaker is Kelly Mathews, author of Eaton Hall Pride of King Township - Flora McCrea's home. This will be most interesting and informative for everyone. We will meet at 11:30 in the Allan Beattie room. Please bring a sandwich. Tea/coffee and cookies are provided. Come and enjoy! BLESSING OF THE PETS SUNDAY, APRIL 22 9:15 AM Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Matthew 6:26 For safety s sake, please make sure your pet is securely leashed or caged. EVENING SHOWS at 7:30 pm Thurs., Fri. & Sat., April MATINEE at 2:00 pm Sun., April 29 TICKETS: $20 adults $15 students/seniors available online at ca/spirit-express Join us every Thursday at noon. Members of the congregation and the community (55 plus) enjoy a healthy lunch followed by entertainment. Please call SPRINT S Community Dining Program at , ext. 232 to reserve your place. Transportation can be arranged if you are in the SPRINT area. For more information, please call The Rev. Dr. Jean Hunnisett, at , ext

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17 WOMEN TOGETHER GARAGE SALE: SATURDAY, MAY 5 Bring your donations of housewares, treasures, jewellery, linens, small furniture etc. to the West Assembly Hall. NO CLOTHING OR COMPUTERS. No Donations will be accepted after Sunday, April 29. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Wednesday May 2: 6-9 PM Thursday May 3: 9 AM - 9 PM Friday May 4: 9 AM - 6 PM Saturday May 5: Sale Day 9 AM - 12 PM We need sellers and security people. Please sign up in the volunteer office. Thank you for your support! The MARCH Food of the Month donation is CANNED FRUIT. Visit us at our website info@cothfoodbank.ca for more information or to donate. On behalf of the clients, volunteers at the COTH Food Bank, thank you for your support. 17

18 We are glad you ve joined us to worship. It is our hope that you will find the presence of God and Christian fellowship here today. There is something for everybody at TEMC. Below you will see a list of current programs. For more information about a specific program, speak to anyone on staff, they d be happy to help you get involved. TEMC Painting Group - Mondays, 9:30 AM New Beginnings Grief Group - Tuesdays, 12:00 PM Women s Fitness - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 AM Body Movement Classes - Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:30 AM Bible Study - Tuesdays,10 AM Bible Study - Wednesdays, 7 PM (resumes April 11) Heart N Hands Together - alternate Tuesdays, 1 PM Badminton - Wednesdays, 10:00 AM Soul Movers Run/Walk Group - Wednesdays, 5:30 PM Childrens Choir Rehearsals - Wednesdays, 5:30 PM Men s Group - Thursdays, 7:00 AM Sprint Lunch - Thursdays, 12:00 PM Adult Choir - Rehearsals Thursdays, 6:30 PM AA - Meetings Thursdays, 8:00 PM Book Club - 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM BEQUESTS A bequest to the church in your will is a powerful gift. It provides the means for you to make a huge difference in the on-going life and future of our church. For more information, please contact Nancy Shepherd, , ext. 233 in the Church Finance Office. 18

19 THIS WEEK S OPPORTUNITIES AB Allan Beattie Room; AT Wilder Atrium; AU Auditorium; BR Board Room; CC Creativity Centre; CR Conference Room; DH Dunvegan Hall; EC East Chapel LR Lawson Room; MO Minister s Outer Office; MR Music Room; NA Nave; NR Nursery Room; RR Reception Room; SG Sanctuary Guild Room; SR Seminar Room; WA West Assembly Hall; WC West Chapel; YR Youth Room TODAY, March 25 9:15 am Worship service - NA 9:15 am Infant & toddler care - NR 9:30 am Sunday School - EC/CR/CC/SR/MO 10:15 am Coffee hour - AB 10:45 am Infant & toddler care - NR 11:00 am Worship service - NA Monday, March 26 9:30 am Painting Group - WA 6:00 pm Food Bank - DH Tuesday, March 27 9:30 am Women s Fitness - AB 10:00 am Bible Study - CR/RR 12:00 pm New Beginnings Grief Group - BR 1:00 pm Heart N Hands Together - RR Wednesday, March 28 9:30 am Whole Body Movement - AB 10:00 am Food Bank - DH 10:00 am Badminton - AU 10:30 am Prayer Group - CR 5:30 pm Choir School - MR 5:30 pm Soul Movers - AT 7:00 pm Spirit Express - AU Thursday, March 29 7:00 am Men s Group - CR 9:30 am Women s Fitness - AB 12:00 pm SPRINT Lunch - WA 1:40 pm Homecoming Hymn Sing - NA 2:00 pm Homecoming Service - NA 3:00 pm Homecoming Tea - AU 6:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal - MR 8:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous - AU Friday, March 30 Good Friday: Offices Closed 10:30 am Worship Service - NA 1:40 pm Cross Walk Service - NA CLOTHING DONATIONS Donations of clothing for local charities may be left at the volunteer office or with one of the sextons. Also, our refugee family could use girls' spring and summer clothing sizes 7 to 12. STEWARDSHIP The committed financial support of our donors is vital to the ongoing ministry of TEMC. Please consider making your contributions on a preauthorized monthly basis by bank transfer or VISA. For more information, please contact Nancy Shepherd, , ext. 233 in the Church Finance Office. 19

20 Worship Information: Nursery staff care for infants and children up to age four during the worship service. The nursery and Sunday School rooms are located on the third floor, off the northeast balcony. Classes are held for children from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 6 during both services. Text-only hymnals and assistive hearing devices are available in the narthex. Wheelchair access is through the northwest entrance. This service is broadcast at 11 a.m. on CHIN 1540 AM and at Printed copies of recent sermons are available in the narthex, and outside the volunteer office and Seminar Room. Donations to the Churches-on-the-Hill food bank may be left in the designated bins in the narthex. Clothing United donations (men s casual clothing and footwear) can be left with one of the sextons. Timothy Eaton Memorial Church The United Church of Canada 230 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON M4V 1R5 Phone: Voice Mail: Fax: Internet: Sextons cell: , sexton@temc.ca Senior Minister: The Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling, x 234, andrewstirling@temc.ca Minister of Pastoral Care: The Rev. Dr. Jean Hunnisett, x 232, jeanhunnisett@temc.ca Minister of Congregational Life & Membership Development: The Rev. Lorraine Hill, x 222, lorrainehill@temc.ca Director of Property Management: Art Belanger, x 226, artbelanger@temc.ca Principal Organist: Stephen Boda, x 225, stephenboda@temc.ca Director of Music: Elaine Choi x 227, elainechoi@temc.ca Website Content Manager: Josh Del Rosario x 240, joshdelrosario@temc.ca Director of Children & Youth Ministries: Nupur James, x 228, nupurjames@temc.ca Manager, Financial Services: Mary Ellen Moore, x 237, maryellenmoore@temc.ca Senior Director, Finance & Administration: Nancy Shepherd, x 233, nancyshepherd@temc.ca Manager, Communications: Sonya Swainsbury, x 224, sonyaswainsbury@temc.ca Senior Officer: Robert Edmison Wedding Coordinator: Joanne Leatch, x 230, joanneleatch@temc.ca