BEING CHRISTIAN. Faithful Presence. Sunday, April 15, :15 a.m. (pages 2-5) 11:00 a.m. (pages 6-8) TIMOTHY EATON MEMORIAL CHURCH

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1 TIMOTHY EATON MEMORIAL CHURCH BEING CHRISTIAN Faithful Presence Sunday, April 15, :15 a.m. (pages 2-5) 11:00 a.m. (pages 6-8)

2 9:15 ORDER OF SERVICE Please turn off electronic devices. Nursery care is available. PRELUDE Alive I was lost with a broken heart You picked me up, now I m set apart From the ash I am born again Forever safe in the Savior s hands You are more than my words could say I ll follow You Lord for all my days I ll fix my eyes, follow in Your ways Forever free in unending grace Chorus: Cause You are, You are, You are my freedom We lift You higher, lift You higher Your love, Your love, Your love never ending oh oh oh You are alive in us Nothing can take Your place You are all we need Your love has set us free Oh oh oh In the midst of the darkest night Let Your love be the shining light Breaking chains that were holding me You sent Your Son down and set me free Everything of this world will fade I m pressing on till I see Your face I will live that Your will be done I won t stop till Your Kingdom come Chorus x 2 WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CONGREGATIONAL SONG PLEASE STAND SING TOGETHER What A Beautiful Name You were the Word at the beginning One with God the Lord Most High Your hidden glory in creation Now revealed in You our Christ Chorus 1: What a beautiful Name it is. What a beautiful Name it is The Name of Jesus Christ my King What a beautiful Name it is Nothing compares to this What a beautiful Name it is The Name of Jesus 2

3 You didn t want heaven without us So Jesus You brought heaven down My sin was great Your love was greater What could separate us now Chorus 2: What a wonderful Name it is What a wonderful Name it is The Name of Jesus Christ my King What a wonderful Name it is Nothing compares to this What a wonderful Name it is The Name of Jesus What a wonderful Name it is The Name of Jesus Bridge: Death could not hold You The veil tore before You You silence the boast of sin and grave The heavens are roaring The praise of Your glory For You are raised to life again Bridge: You have no rival You have no equal Now and forever God You reign Yours is the kingdom Yours is the glory Yours is the Name above all names Chorus 3: What a powerful Name it is What a powerful Name it is The Name of Jesus Christ my King What a powerful Name it is Nothing can stand against What a powerful Name it is The Name of Jesus Ending: What a powerful Name it is The Name of Jesus What a powerful Name it is The Name of Jesus OPENING PRAYER PLEASE BE SEATED THE LORD S PRAYER SAY TOGETHER SONG OF GATHERING PLEASE STAND SING TOGETHER (We invite the children to come up the centre aisle into the chancel.) Revelation Song Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain Holy holy is He Sing a new song to Him Who sits on Heaven s mercy seat 3

4 Chorus: Holy holy holy Is the Lord God Almighty Who was and is and is to come With all creation I sing Praise to the King of kings You are my ev rything And I will adore You Clothed in rainbows of living color Flashes of lightning rolls of thunder Blessing and honor strength and glory And power be to You the only wise King Chorus Filled with wonder awestruck wonder At the mention of Your name Jesus Your name is power breath and living water Such a marv lous mystery yeah Chorus CHILDREN S TIME PLEASE BE SEATED (Children in all departments will leave for their classes via the southeast stairs. Parents accompanying children, please return to your pews via the southeast stairs.) SONG OF GATHERING (INSTRUMENTAL) (We invite the congregation to take a moment of reflection as the children leave for Sunday School.) Revelation Song MINISTRY OF MUSIC CHOIR ONLY Good News Larson... Chamber Choir Good news, Chariot s comin. Good news, chariot s comin. Good news, chariot s comin. And I don t want it to leave me behind. There s a long white robe in heaven I know, and I don t want it to leave me behind. swing low, sweet chariot, coming for to carry me home. Theres a pair of shoes in-a heaven I know, and I don t want it to leave me behind. SCRIPTURE Mark 10: Peter Norman People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it. And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them. SERMON The Discipline of Being With Children (Being Christian 2018 Session 6) The Rev. Lorraine Hill 4

5 PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY OFFERTORY SONG CHOIR ONLY Soulful Hallelujah... Chamber Choir Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah! Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah! For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth! Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah! The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ! And he shall reign for ever and ever! King of kings and Lord of lords! King of kings and Lord of lords! And He shall reign forever and ever! Forever and ever! Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah! CLOSING SONG PLEASE STAND SING TOGETHER Shout to the North Men of faith rise up and sing Of the great and glorious King; You are strong when you feel weak In your brokenness complete. Chorus: Shout to the north and the south, Sing to the east and the west; Jesus is Saviour to all, Lord of heaven and earth Rise up women of the truth; Stand and sing to broken hearts, Who can know the healing pow r Of our awesome King of love? Chorus Bridge: We ve been through fire, We ve been through rain, We ve been refined By the pow r of His name. We ve fallen deeper in love with You; You ve burned the truth on our lips. Chorus Rise up church with broken wings; Fill this place with songs again, Of our God who reigns on high; By His grace again we ll fly. Chorus BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Shout to the North instrumental Smith Smith Contemporary Band Bass: Mark Godfrey, Guitar: Noel Di Tosto, Piano: Elaine Choi, Trumpet: Craig Thompson, Drums: Etienne Levesque, Vocal: Brittany King, Sabine Ndalamba CCLI:

6 11:00 AM ORDER OF SERVICE Please ensure that all personal electronic devices are turned off. Nursery care is available. PRELUDE Aria THE APPROACH J.S. Bach... Stephen Boda, organ PROCESSIONAL HYMN PLEASE STAND No. 217 All Creatures of Our God and King 6 Lasst Uns Erfreuen CALL TO WORSHIP Minister: The Apostle Paul wrote: Do you not know that you yourselves are God s temple and that God s spirit dwells in your midst? (1 Cor. 3:16) All: We gather this morning, united with one another by God s Holy Spirit and by our common call to be the Body of Christ in the world. Minister: As we come to this time of worship, let us open our hearts to God s presence among us, remembering the promise of our resurrected Lord, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. All: Come, Holy Spirit. We are here, and we know you were here before us. Through prayer and through song, through your Word and through our fellowship, open our hearts to your presence among us, that we may be filled with courage to bear your faithful, unfailing presence into the world around us. All sing: We are one as we come, as we come, joyful to be here in the praise on our lips there s a sense that God is near. We are one as we sing as we seek, we are found; and we come needful of God`s grace as we meet, together in this place. (No. 402 v. 1) PRAYER OF APPROACH PLEASE BE SEATED PRAYER OF CONFESSION SAY TOGETHER (based on ideas from Faithful Presence by David Fitch, p. 24) Minister: Holy God, Scripture tells us over and over that you come to be present with your people;

7 All: You give us your Holy Spirit to be your people, and then you send us into the world. Often, however, we lose sight of your presence. We try to hold our own lives together, without asking for your guidance. We pass by people in need, feeling helpless to help them. In our striving and independence, we have not allowed space for you to be present in our lives, or between us and the people around us. Forgive us, O God, and renew our hearts and our lives by the power of your Holy Spirit. KYRIE SING TOGETHER Lord have mercy upon us; Christ have mercy upon us; Lord have mercy upon us. ASSURANCE OF PARDON DOXOLOGY PLEASE STAND No. 339 v. 3 Let all of humankind, in this their concord find: may Jesus Christ be praised! Let all the earth around ring joyous with the sound: may Jesus Christ be praised! Laudes Domini WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS MINISTRY OF MUSIC Shout to God for Joy THE WORD OF GOD 7 Sirett... Sanctuary Choir Shout to God, shout to God for joy, shout for joy, you righteous! Praise is fitting from loyal hearts. Give thanks to God, give thanks with the harp; sing praise to God, to God with the ten stringed lute. Sing a song, a new song to God; play skillfully and with shouts of joy. For the word of God is true; God s ev ry deed is faithful. The earth is full of your constant love, By your word the heav ns were made, the countless stars by the breath of your mouth were made. Your counsel, O God, shall stand for ever, the purpose of your heart through all generations. Our hearts rejoice in you, O God. Let your love, let yout steadfast love be up on us, as we put our trust in you. SCRIPTURE READING Luke 10: Patrick Devine After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself intended to go. He said to them, The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. Go on your way. See, I am sending you out like lambs into the midst of wolves. Carry no purse, no bag,

8 no sandals; and greet no one on the road. Whatever house you enter, first say, Peace to this house! And if anyone is there who shares in peace, your peace will rest on that person; but if not, it will return to you. Remain in the same house, eating and drinking whatever they provide, for the laborer deserves to be paid. Do not move about from house to house. Whenever you enter a town and its people welcome you, eat what is set before you; cure the sick who are there, and say to them, The kingdom of God has come near to you. But whenever you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go out into its streets and say, Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off in protest against you. Yet know this: the kingdom of God has come near. I tell you, on that day it will be more tolerable for Sodom than for that town. Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the deeds of power done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. But at the judgment it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon than for you. And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades. Whoever listens to you listens to me, and whoever rejects you rejects me, and whoever rejects me rejects the one who sent me. The seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, in your name even the demons submit to us! He said to them, I watched Satan fall from heaven like a flash of lightning. See, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing will hurt you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice at this, that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven. HYMN OF PREPARATION PLEASE STAND No. 586 We Shall Go Out with Hope of Resurrection SERMON The Discipline of Proclaiming the Gospel (Being Christian 2018 Session 7) The Rev. Dr. David Fitch THE RESPONSE Londonderry Air PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD S PRAYER SAY TOGETHER (VOICES UNITED, P. 921) OFFERING OFFERTORY ANTHEM Worthy is the Lamb from Messiah Handel... Sancturary Choir Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, and hath redeemed us to God by His blood, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and blessing. Blessing and honour, glory and power be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne and unto the Lamb, forever and ever. 8

9 PRESENTATION OF THE OFFERING PLEASE STAND No. 541 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures high and low; give thanks to God in love made known: Creator, Word, and Spirit, One. CLOSING HYMN No. 420 Go to the World WORDS OF THANKS & THE BENEDICTION CHORAL AMEN No. 969 POSTLUDE Trumpet Tune in D Old 100th Sine Nomine Kriewald John Stanley... Stephen Boda, organ 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. NEXT WEEK: SUNDAY, APRIL 22 BLESSING OF THE PETS 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. 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service The Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling preaching: Feeling a little moody today? from Psalm 137: 1-4; Luke 24:

10 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Wednesday May 2: 6-9 PM Thursday May 3: 9 AM - 9 PM Friday May 4: 9 AM - 6 PM 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 Sun, April 29. 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! TEMC S 18TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT TUESDAY, MAY holes + dinner 9 holes + dinner Dinner only 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 Contact Nancy Shepherd for more information: nancyshepherd@temc.ca 10

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12 GOODLIFE FITNESS MARATHON: MAY 6, 2018 Marathon race begins at 7:30 AM. Hwy. 401 Ramps to Yonge Street southbound will open by 10:00 am. For East-West travellers, Bloor Street, Danforth Avenue, Queen Street, and Dundas Street are all open for uninterrupted East-West traffic.. 12

13 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL HERO CENTRAL: August / 9:00 am 12:00 pm / COST: FREE! Come and discover your strength in God. The program includes games, crafts, story time, science room, fun activities and snacks. nupurjames@temc.ca for more information NEIGHBOURHOOD INTERFAITH GROUP ANNUAL GATHERING WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 Context, Conflict, Cooperation-Interfaith Relations Past, Present and Future Date: Wednesday, May 9th Venue: Mezzanine hall, Beth Tzedec Congregation 1700 Bathurst Street, Toronto Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Panelists: Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl, Shaykh Yusuf Badat, Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton Refreshments: Buffet dessert reception with coffee/tea will follow Cost: $10/person Please contact Lisa Brisebois (TEMC representative) for more information: lisa.brisebois@sympatico.ca 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

14 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 The APRIL Food of the Month donation is ENSURE (MEAL SUPPLEMENT). 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. 14

15 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, April 15 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, April 16 9:30 am Painting Group - WH 6:00 pm Food Bank - DH Tuesday, April 17 9:30 am Women s Fitness - AB 9:30 am Staff Meeting - MO 10:00 am Bible Study - CR/RR 12:00 pm New Beginnings Grief Group - BR 5:30 pm Worship & Music Committee - BR Wednesday, April 18 8:00 am Stewardship Committee - MO 9:30 am Whole Body Movement - AB 10:00 am Food Bank - DH 10:30 am Prayer Group - CR 5:30 pm Choir School - MR 5:30 pm Soul Movers - AT 7:00 pm Spirit Express - AU 7:00 pm Bible Study - CR Thursday, April 19 7:00 am Men s Group - CR 9:30 am Women s Fitness - AB 12:00 pm SPRINT Lunch - AU 6:30 pm Youth Alpha - AB 6:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal - MR 8:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous - AU Friday, April 20 9:30 am Whole Body Movement - AB IN MEMORIAM In memory of Norma Bourne a donation has been made to the El Hogar Fund by Joanne Leatch. In memory of Eileen Coulton donations have been made to the Minister s Discretionary Fund by Lenore Bennett, Andy Huynh, Janice Fairweather, Betsy Perkin and John Coulton. In memory of Dr. Robert Ginn a donation has been made to the Radio Broadcast Fund by Marion Elizabeth Snyder. In memory of Robert Ginn a donation has been made to the Choir School Endowment Fund by Betsy Perkin. IN HONOUR In honour of Isabelle Siciliano a donation has been made to Spirit Express by Marilyn Wright. 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

16 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 the 9:15 service. 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 Administrative Coordinator: Jaclyn Didiano, x 223, jaclyndidiano@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