February 24, 2019
2 Morning Worship Service February 24, 2019 11:00 am * Congregation Stands Preludes Quinquagésime Sarabande (Baroque Suite) *Processional Hymn 357 All people that on earth do dwell (Old Hundredth) Call to Worship Dom Paul Benoit Seth Bingham The Rev. Robyn Elliott Introit Sweet Little Jesus Boy Robert MacGimsey, arr. Dawn King Eternal Sweet Little Jesus Boy, they made you be born in a manger. Sweet little Holy Child, didn t know who you was. Didn t know you d come to save us Lord, to take our sins away. Our eyes was blind, we couldn t see. Cause we didn t know who you was. Longtime ago, you were born, born in a manger low, sweet little Jesus Boy. The world treat you mean Lord, treat me mean too but that s how things is down here, cause we didn t know who you was. You done told us how, we is tryin, Master, you done show d us how, sweet little Jesus Boy. Just seems like we can t do right, look how we treated you, but please forgive us Lord. We didn t know who you was. Sweet little Jesus Boy, born longtime ago, sweet little Holy Child, we didn t know who you was. Minster Singers Dawn King, Conductor Anthony Varahidis, Tenor Solo Invocation and The Lord s Prayer (seated) (Sung Amen) 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, forever and ever. Amen. *Hymn Cornerstone (Led by DOXA) My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness I dare not trust the sweetest frame But wholly trust in Jesus' name Chorus: Christ alone, Cornerstone Weak made strong in the Saviour's love Through the storm He is Lord, Lord of all When darkness seems to hide His face I rest on His unchanging grace In every high and stormy gale My anchor holds within the veil (Chorus)
When he shall come with trumpet sound Oh, may I then in Him be found Dressed in His righteousness alone Faultless, stand before the throne (Chorus) Prayer with the Children The Book of Children s Photography Announcements Window on the Church Scripture Luke 6:27-38 Pastoral Prayer The Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes Tomas The Rev. Dale Rose Choral Response O let my prayer enter into thy presence C. M. Palmer O let my prayer enter into thy presence; incline thine ear unto my calling. Amen. Offering Be attentive to God s beloved Son as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. (2 Peter 1:19) Anthem Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace Jonathan Willcocks Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, may there be union, where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, let there be hope, where there is darkness, light, where there is sadness, may there be joy. May we all be in peace, and only peace, and may that peace come unto each of us. *Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him, above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Hymn 604 Brother, sister, let me serve you Sermon The Gold Standard of Living Recessional Hymn 727 May the mind of Christ my Saviour (St. Leonard s) *Benediction *Choral Amen Smith of Durham Postlude Grand Jeu (Suite Baroque) The Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes The Memorial Bells will peal for five minutes following the Postlude. Jean Langlais 3
Soloists: Jessica Willingham, soprano, Amanda Cogan, soprano Margaret Terry, mezzo soprano, Anthony Varahidis, tenor Lutzen Riedstra, baritone Christel Wiens, Associate Musician SANCTUARY FLOWERS The flowers in the Sanctuary are dedicated to the Glory of God and placed in loving memory of CAROL-ANN DUTHIE MACDONALD by Don and Family. Join us for Coffee Talk After the morning worship service, we invite you to join us for refreshments in the Narthex. Pastoral Care Prayers Prayers for Healing and Blessing are offered in the Centennial Chapel immediately following the morning worship service for all who wish someone to pray with them. Each Tuesday at 9:30am, you are invited to join the Ministerial team for intercessory prayer. If you have a prayer request, you may submit it on the Welcome Card and place it on the offering plate or hand it to an usher or minister. The Sanctuary is open for prayer and meditation on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:30am 2pm. Art Gallery Feb 16-Mar 28; Randall Speller Walking. Walking is one of the great pleasures of life. Everywhere you turn, everywhere you look, the fields and woodlands of Ontario, in any season, provide something to delight the eye. Women in Community Potluck Supper Monday March 4, 6:30pm Friendship Room. All women are warmly invited to an evening of fellowship and encouragement when we enjoy a delicious meal together. You do not have to be a member of YPBC to come nor does your contribution need to be home made. We do, however, request that whatever you choose to bring, be ready to serve. We look forward to welcoming you! 4
COME - EVERYTHING IS READY! This is the wonderfully warm invitation from the women of Slovenia to attend this year s World Day of Prayer. Our Churches-on-the-Hill service will be held on Friday March 1, 2019 at 1:00pm at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 354 St Clair Avenue West, M5P 1N4. All are welcome to attend the service where we will learn more about Slovenia which is bordered by Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia. A reception will follow the service. Be InSPIREd! You are invited to join us on an InSPIRE journey an invitation for God to speak to and strengthen any or all of the five areas of your life that are distinct yet interconnected: SPIRITUAL PHYSICAL INTELLECTUAL RELATIONAL EMOTIONAL Sundays,12:30-2pm - Room 508 ("Youth Zone"). All are welcome. Questions? e-mail Robyn Elliott @ relliott@yorkminsterpark.com. Hosted by Janet Kim. YPBC News The Spring edition of the YPBC Newsletter will be published in late March. Please send all items to Paul R. Hill at pilgrim.h@sympatico.ca by March 8th, 2019. Text should be in WORD and photos/illustrations in JPEG. 5
Hymn 357 All people that on earth do dwell All people that on earth do dwell, sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; him serve with fear, his praise forth tell, come ye before him, and rejoice. The Lord, ye know, is God indeed; without our aid he did us make; we are his folk, he doth us feed, and for his sheep he doth us take. O enter then his gates with praise, approach with joy his courts unto; praise, laud, and bless his name always, for it is seemly so to do. For why? The Lord our God is good; his mercy is for ever sure; his truth at all times firmly stood, and shall from age to age endure. To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, the God whom heaven and earth adore, from men and from the angel-host be praise and glory evermore. 6
Hymn 713 Cornerstones My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness I dare not trust the sweetest frame But wholly trust in Jesus' name Christ alone, Cornerstone Weak made strong in the Saviour's love Through the storm He is Lord, Lord of all When darkness seems to hide His face I rest on His unchanging grace In every high and stormy gale My anchor holds within the veil When he shall come with trumpet sound Oh, may I then in Him be found Dressed in His righteousness alone Faultless, stand before the throne 7
Hymn 604 Brother, sister, let me serve you Brother, sister, let me serve you, let me be as Christ to you; pray that I may have the grace to let you be my servant too. We are pilgrims on a journey, and companions on the road; we are here to help each other walk the mile and bear the load. I will hold the Christ-light for you in the night-time of your fear; I will hold my hand out to you, speak the peace you long to hear. I will weep when you are weeping; when you laugh, I'll laugh with you; I will share your joy and sorrow till we've seen this journey through. When we sing to God in heaven, we shall find such harmony, born of all we've known together of Christ's love and agony. Brother, sister, let me serve you, let me be as Christ to you; pray that I may have the grace to let you be my servant too. 8
Hymn 727 May the mind of Christ my Saviour May the mind of Christ my Saviour live in me from day to day, by his love and power controlling all I do or say. May the word of God dwell richly in my heart from hour to hour, so that all may see I triumph only through his power. May the peace of God my Father rule my life in everything, that I may be calm to comfort sick and sorrowing. May the love of Jesus fill me, as the waters fill the sea; him exalting, self abasing -- this is victory. May I run the race before me, strong and brave to face the foe, looking only unto Jesus as I onward go. 9
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This Week at Yorkminster Park: February 24, 2019 Every Sunday 9:15am Minster Singers, Heritage Room 9:45am Berean Bible Study, Red Board Room 10:00am New Life Group, Youth Room 510 10:00am Ephesians, Youth Zone 508 10:00am Choristers, Room 203A 10:00am Psalms - All Welcome, Fifth Floor Board Room 10:50am Nursery for newborn to 2 year old children, Room 204 12:30pm Full Life Group, Youth Room Today 11:00am 7:00pm Tuesday 9:30am 10:00am 10:00am 11:30pm 12:10pm 7:00pm 7:00pm Wednesday 7:00am 11:30am 12:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm Thursday 11:30am 7:30pm 7:30pm Friday 9:15am 10:15am 6:00pm 7:00pm Saturday 3:00pm Next Sunday 11:00am 7:00pm Worship, The Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes, Sanctuary Worship, The Rev. Dale Rose, Choral Evensong, Sanctuary Prayers, Chapel (all are invited to join) Dorcas Group, Youth Zone Women s Prayer & Bible Study Group, Friendship Room Open Door, Sanctuary Lunchtime Chamber Music; Rising Stars Recital, Sanctuary Board of Finance and Administration Meeting, Red Board Room Prayer Shawl Knitting, Friendship Room Men s Morning Brew, Friendship Room Open Door, Sanctuary Noonday Organ Recital; William Maddox, Sanctuary Health & Wellness Meeting, Library Out of the Cold, Heritage Room Alpha 2.0, Friendship Room Open Door, Narthex Don Mills Bible Study, Offsite Senior Choir Rehearsal, Cameron Hall Senior Gentle Fitness Low Intensity, Youth Zone Senior Gentle Fitness Moderate Intensity, Youth Zone Youth Event, Offsite YP Speakers Series, Rick Phillips, Cameron Hall Bay St. Life Group, Friendship Room Worship, The Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes, Sanctuary Worship, The Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes, Sanctuary Cover Photo Caption: Our custodial team, lead by Ray Tafaj, battle the elements to keep YP accessible. Photo: Janice Ivory-Smith 11
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