Northlea United Church Love God ~ Connect with Others Nurture the Spirit ~ Serve the World 125 Brentcliffe Road, Toronto, ON, M4G 3Y7 www.northleaunited.ca ~ 416-425-5252 LARGE PRINT VERSION Sunday, November 11, 2018 Remembrance Day At Northlea United Church, we encourage one another as we: Love God ~ Connect with others Nurture the spirit ~ Serve the world
Welcome to Northlea! Northlea is proud to be a safe space and accessible for those with mobility assists such as wheelchairs, and scooters. We welcome pets and invite you to bring your coffee to service! If we can help improve your experience by providing you with assisted hearing devices, a large print hymn book or large print order of service, we have them just ask one of our Welcomers. Infants, toddlers, and children are welcome as part of our worship in the sanctuary! Following the first part of the service each Sunday, many of our children and youth go with their leaders to Cool Church. Children who are visiting are invited to join in! After the service, everyone reconnects in the Community Room over refreshments. We encourage everyone to wear name tags, so if you don t have one, and would like one, please let one of our Welcomers know. Thank You for Helping with Today s Service: Welcoming: Anne & Stan Murray Reading: Jackie Morris Sound Technician: Bev Vanstone Kitchen Hospitality: Becky White & Alison Symington If you are interested in volunteering to help with Sunday Morning Ministries, please contact Marnie Phoenix through the church office or sign up on the sheets posted outside on the Welcome Board. Supply Minister: Rev. Dr. Ellen Redcliffe - 416 491 8231 Minister: Lee-Ann Ahlstrom on leave Music Director: David Jafelice david@northleaunited.ca Office Administrator: Tricia Reid office@northleaunited.ca Facility Manager: Robert Pringle building@northleaunited.ca Children & Youth Leader: Jo Dullard jo@northleaunited.ca Consider Financially supporting Northlea United through Canada Helps by going to www.northleaunited.ca signing up for PAR (Pre-Authorized Debit) through the church office using offering envelopes Please contact the church office if you would like more information 416 425 5252 or office@northleaunited.ca We acknowledge with respect the history, spirituality, and culture of the Mississauga peoples who came to this place long before us, and our responsibility for the territory wherein our church resides. ** Prayers (various) taken from The United Church of Canada - Gathering - resources for worship planners Pentecost 2 2018 Year B ISSN-0823-1869 3.35M 05/18 CHI 1070 2
Northlea United Church Sunday, November 11, 2018 Supply Minister - Ellen Redcliffe; Music Director - David Jafelice Trumpet - Lisa Hartl (*) Please stand if you are comfortable and able. Bold letters indicate words to be said by the whole congregation. Please ask one of our greeters if you would like a large- print bulletin, a large-print hymn book or an assisted hearing device. Gathering Before or during the prelude you are welcome to come to the front and light a candle and/or enter your prayer requests in the book provided. Your prayers can be included in the prayers of the people during the service. Today the children will stay in the Sanctuary until after the reading of the rolls. Prelude: Prayer of Saint Gregory Alan Hovhaness (1911-2000) Welcome Call to Worship: After the wreaths have been laid down, after the Last Post has been played, we gather in search of a new way. Today we remember and long for a sign of peace. It starts here, it starts now. With each thought in our head, each prayer in our heart, each choice or action we take, let us be open to God s love, for then we can be open to the possibility of peace. Sung Response: Peace for the Children More Voices #149, vs. 5 3
Lighting the Christ Candle: May the peace of Christ be with you all And also with you Opening Prayer: God, we know you take no joy in death, no joy in our wars, our conflicts, so we ask for your wisdom, your guidance, your peace. May your hands guide your creation, our future Moment of silence Sustain us with your love now and forever. Amen. The Lord s Prayer: 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 away from temptation, and deliver us from evil: for thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever and ever. Amen. Listening Hymn: We Shall Rise Again (see page 5) Jeremy Young Verse 4 will be sung solo by Joshua Clemenger 4
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Prayer for Understanding Holy One, open us to your ways. Open us to the message of the ages. Call us through this age-old text, that we may respond, in our day, to this ancient call. Amen Scripture Reading: Mark 12:38-44 Response In this reading we hear God s voice. The Spirit is still speaking, thanks be to God. Quiet beginning Reading: At the 11 th hour of the 11 th day of the 11 th month in 1918, the armistice laying down of arms was signed to end both World War 1 the war to end all wars and the many wars that have taken place since. As followers of Christ we are called to be peacemakers. Last Post Moment of Silence... Remembering and paying tribute to those men & women who, on our behalf, served Canada both here and overseas that we might be free. Gordon M. Bain* Bruce E Bell* Lorenz Blaser Norman Brennand, R.C.A. Ted Brooks, R.C.A. Robbie Brooks, Royal Navy (W.D.) Pat Burns, R.C.A. F., D.F.C. Richard Byatt, R.E.A.S.C. William J. Cameron* Elgin Coutts, R.C.A.F. A. Scott Crawford, 116 C.O.B. George Crawford, R.C.E. Keith Crossing, R.C.A.F. John W. Dodd, R.C.C.S. (W.O.) William Donaldson, R.C.E. 6
Herb Falconer, R.C.A. Clare Gerbrandt Walter Gibson, Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal, M.M. Dorothy Green, R.C.A.F. (W.D.) Fred Green Jim Grierson, R.C.I.D. William T. Haddock* George Hain, R.C.A.F. Doreen Hain, R.C.A.F (W.D.) Dr. Francess Halpenny, R.C.A.F (W.D.) William J. (Bill) Hartley, 48 th Highlanders, C Company Keith Hickey, R.C.A.F., D.F.M. Grace Johnston, R.C.A. Ken Lane, R.C.A.F. John David Lindsay Albert M. Livey, R.C.A.F. Leonard Malley, British Army Signal Corps Kenneth Mawson, R.C.A.S.C. Dr. Don McIntyre, R.C.D.C. Betty McIntyre, R.C.D.C. (W.D.) Kenneth N. Miller* Erle W. Ollen-Bittle* Bud Page, R.C.A.F. Harold Parsons, U.S. Merchant Marine Henry B. Perrin* John McAlpine Phillip* Tom Poole Vic Read, R.C.A.D. Wally Robus, R.C.A.F. Gordon Sanders, R.C.A. Rance Saunders, R.C.A. Art Simpkins Jack Smith, R.C.A. Fred Sparrey, R.C.A.F. Margaret M. Sterling* Walter Strang* W. Terry Richardson* Frank W. Thompson* John Park Thompson, R.C.A.S.C. John R. Turner, R.C.A.D.C. Cecil Whiteside, R.C.A.F. Art Yule, R.C.A.F. 7
* Members from Bedford Park United Church who died in World War II. On the west wall of the Sanctuary is the honour roll plaque of the members and adherents of Bedford Park Church who enlisted in the armed forces in World War II. The brass cross on the candle table is in loving memory of those members of Bedford Park Church who lost their lives in the World War II conflicts. In Flanders Fields By John McCrae Reveille *O Canada O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all of us command. With glowing hearts, we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Anthem: Remember (from Two Rossetti Songs) Stephen Chatman 2002 text by Christina Rossetti (1830-1894) Message Remember me when I am gone away, Gone far away into the silent land; When you can no more hold me by the hand. Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay. Remember me when no more day by day You tell me of our future that you plann d: Only remember me; you understand It will be late to counsel then or pray. Yet if you should forget me for a while And afterwards remember, do not grieve: For if the darkness and corruption leave A vestige of the thoughts that once I had, Better by far you should forget and smile Thank that you should remember and be sad. 8
Responding Invitation to the Offering: We are called to be Christ s church. We are called to love one another. We are called to reach out in faith and hope, as God has called us to be the church in this time and in this place. So may we respond to that call as we give our gifts to the work of Christ s church, here and elsewhere. the offering will be received. Offertory Music *Offertory Response: Creator God You Gave Us Life More Voices #27 vs. 3 When with our hearts, our hands our minds, We share our gifts with all the world, Our spirits soar beyond the veil, To touch the very face of God. Refrain: Through hands that paint majestic skies, and voices chanting melody, with words that reach beyond the page, we comprehend your mystery. Words and music copyright 2004 by Judith Snowdon *Offertory Prayer: Generous God, these gifts, which represent a portion of your blessings to us, are now returned to you for your work in the world. Amen. Prayers of the People *Closing: Let There Be Light Voices United #679 *Commissioning and Benediction *Sung Amen: Amen 9
Postlude: Highland Cathedral (for trumpet and organ) Ulrich Roever & Michael Korb Several of our Northlea United Veterans were invited to today s service but were unable to attend. They thank the congregation for remembering them and their fallen comrades. Thank you to the people who brought in pictures of family & church members who served. The memorial display, honouring those members, is in the Narthex for viewing We thank the Temple family for their generous donation of the Red Ensign and the Union Jack flags. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Reading for next week: Mark 10:46-52 Office Hours for Rev. Ellen Ellen will be in the Minister's office and available every Tuesday morning from 9:00 am to noon. Please feel free to drop by and say Hello! 10
What s happening at Northlea United? Weekly: Tuesdays at 10:30 am: Bible Study Wednesdays at 11:00 am: Chair Exercise (until November 28) Join anytime Thursdays at 1:30 pm: Art Circle Thursdays at 7:30 pm: Choir Practice & Christmas Choir This Week: Tuesday, November 13 - Cheese Delivery Wednesday, November 14 - Taizé Service at 8:00 pm Friday, November 16 - Youth-C.A.R.E. Program 7:00 pm Coming Up! Sunday, November 18 Lay Worship meeting after service Love Jazz Service 4:30 pm; refreshments at 4:00 pm Wednesday, November 21 - Council Meeting 7:00 pm Friday, November 23 - Youth Night 7:00 pm Sunday, November 25 - Youth Without Shelter Dinner 5:40 pm Thursday, November 28-40 Books in 40 Minutes - Ben McNally 7:00 pm Friday, November 30 - Come A Wassailing - 6:45 pm Sunday, December 2 - Hope - Advent I Wednesday, December 5 Senior s Lunch 12:00 noon sign up outside the office before November 28 to guarantee your spot! Council meeting 7:00 pm TAIZE WORSHIP November 14 at 8:00 pm This week! We hope you can join us in the Sanctuary for a time of Taizé music, meditation and prayer led by Andrew and Wendy Donaldson. Enjoy the candlelight, silence and singing at the end of a busy day from 8:00-8:45 pm. More dates will follow in the New Year. Entrance Kickoff Meeting Update "Eight Northleans met last week with Robert Pringle to talk about the Main Entrance to the Church. We got to see the doors being used many times by parents and children attending a Pawsitively Pets drop-in. Afterwards, the group had a great discussion led by Ray in the Narthex about the things that must be done, that should be done and that could be done with that area. 11
The group agreed that there are some things that need to be done, such as improving the heating of the vestibule, but they should be dealt with at a later date as part of broader review to take place sometime after Lee-Ann has returned. In the interim, it was agreed that we must replace the main entrance doors, the two doors in the stairwell leading up to Pawsitively Pets and the doors at both ends of the Narthex. Going forward, the group will work with Robert and Council in developing a project plan, agreeing on the design of the doors, getting cost estimates, etc. Stay tuned for more updates!" ECUMENICAL CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17 & 24 Northlea United and several other area churches, are again sponsoring a Christmas Food Drive (the 47th consecutive drive!) to assist local food banks and agencies that continue to be in urgent need of help at this time of year. Flyers and lawn signs are delivered to area households in advance on Saturday, November 17 and food items are then picked up on the following Saturday, November 24. To volunteer, sign up on the clipboard outside the office or contact Roger Touw. LOVE JAZZ? JOIN US!!! November 18 at 4:30 pm On Sunday, November 18th from 4:30 5:30 pm LOVE JAZZ Vespers returns to Northlea United with the simply sensational Juno Award nominee vocalist Heather Bambrick and her own band. Refreshments are served at 4:00 pm with a free will offering encouraged and appreciated. Please JOIN US to connect and be delighted! Claxton Cakes The UCW is again selling the Claxton Cakes as a fundraiser. The prices are the same as last year - single $7.50 and box of 3 - $22. They will be on sale each Sunday or you can call Jackie Morris at 416-422-2858 to order. Thanks for all your support. Youth Night - November 23-7:00 pm Join Jo and the kids on Friday night for a chance to cut loose, have lots of fun and learn a thing or two. Meet in the Gym at 7:00 pm. 12