Sunday, February 18, 2024 bulletin

DANFORTH MENNONITE CHURCH
416-422-2406

 We welcome all guests who have joined us.

 

Danforth Mennonite Church
February 18, 2024
Order of Service

Land Acknowledgement

Introduction to our Lenten series

Opening Prayer

Call to worship

Opening Hymn:  VT #573 Strong Peaceful Man of Galilee

Announcements

Offering

Hymn: VT #628 What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Congregational Prayer 

Hymn:  VT  #703      Rain Down

Scripture reading: Luke 1:39-45, Luke 24:36-42, Isaiah 55:10-12

Message:   Finally, it has Begun

Closing Hymn: VT #847   You Shall Go Out With Joy

Benediction

Leading Us in Worship
Message                              John E.
Worship Leader              Cindy R.
Scripture reading           Bethany W.
Song Leader                      Ed F.
Musicians                           Roger H. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                             Dalton & Carol J.
Zoom Host                        Bonnie W.
A/V Technician               Murray L.

February hymn of the month:  VT #573  Strong, Peaceful Man of Galilee

Adult Discussion Group:

This Sunday we will be discussing the scripture readings for our service:
Luke 1:1 – 3:20
Luke 24

 

Call to Worship
based on Psalm 98

One: We sing because God does marvelous things!

Many: He opened salvation to all and revealed his righteousness to  the world.

One: Make joyful noise the Lord, all the earth!

Many: We join in joyous song and sing God’s praises!

One: It’s not only us, but the sea, the rivers, even the mountains rejoice out loud.

Many: The whole cosmos sings because the Lord is coming to establish justice on earth!

 

Scripture Reading

*Setting: Nestled in the hills is the home of a simple village priest. In this home we hear the voices of two women, one old and one young. Great excitement is in the air.

A reading from Luke 1:39-45
39 A few days later Mary got up and ran into the hill country of Judea, to the town 40 where Zechariah lived. She entered the house and greeted Elizabeth. 41 At the sound of Mary’s greeting, Elizabeth’s child leaped within her, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.

42Elizabeth gave a glad cry and exclaimed to Mary, “God has blessed you above all women, and your child is blessed.  Why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should visit me? 44 When I heard your greeting the baby in my womb jumped for joy.  45You are blessed because you believed that the Lord would do what he said.”

*Setting: Now leave the simple home in the hills and come to an upper room in near by Jerusalem.  Once again excited voices.  Night has fallen.  An oil lamp burns in the dark.  Excited voices exchange stories.

A reading from Luke 24:36-42
36 And just as they were talking about all these things, Jesus himself was suddenly standing there among them. “Peace be with you,” he said. 37 But the whole group was startled and frightened, thinking they were seeing a ghost!

38 “Why are you frightened?” he asked. “Why are your hearts filled with doubt? 39 Look at my hands. Look at my feet. You can see that it’s really me. Touch me and make sure that I am not a ghost, because ghosts don’t have bodies, as you see that I do.” 40 As he spoke, he showed them his hands and his feet.

41 Still they stood there in disbelief, filled with joy and wonder. Then he asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” 42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 and he ate it as they watched.

Setting: Now come back in time, a thousand years before these things happened.  In this same city a prophet in a royal robe stood up and the Lord spoke the following words though him.

A reading from Isaiah 55:12
12 I promise you that one day you will go out with joy and be led forth with peace;
Yes, the mountains and the hills will break forth into shouts of joy before you,
And all the trees of the field will clap their hands.

 

Our Lent table display

THE ROCKS
The rocks remind us that Jesus alone is worthy of our adoration and praise. It reminds us that Jesus said if the people wouldn’t praise Him, the rocks would.
“I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out. [Luke 19:40]

THE SAND
The sand reminds us of the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11). He was alone, tempted, and hungry; yet He resisted sin and lived a perfect life.
In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. [Isaiah 40:3]

THE CANDLES
The candles remind us that Jesus is the light of the world. And the light always overcomes the darkness.
In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. [John 1:4-5]

On the first Sunday of Lent, all seven candles are lit. As each week of Lent passes, one candle is extinguished. Unlike Advent where a new candle is lit each week and the light slowly gets brighter, during Lent each week gets progressively darker, until there is complete darkness on Good Friday.

“Whereas Advent is a season of ever-increasing light anticipating the incarnation of Christ, Lent is a season of ever-decreasing light approaching His crucifixion. Light is gradually extinguished to symbolize the journey through the wilderness and toward the cross and tomb.”

On Good Friday it appeared that darkness and death had won. The Light had been extinguished.

But thanks be to God that it doesn’t end there! “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. [1 Corinthians 15:55-57]

Sin and death have been defeated! On Resurrection Sunday all seven candles are lit as we celebrate the hope, life, and victory we have because of Jesus. He is risen, He is risen indeed!

 

Good Friday service

The Ministry Support Team
(Cindy, Dalton, Margaret and Shannon)
will lead us in the service on
March 29th at 10:30 a.m.

 

Lent Confession Prayer
Written by Carol Penner

God of grace,
in this season of Lent,
we ask for four gifts.

Courage to admit the harm
we know we’ve done.

Insight to grasp the harm
we didn’t know we did.

Wisdom to apologize if we can,
and try to make things right.

And, finally, humility.
It is through your love
we are saved.

 

DANFORTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Our thanks to Ray and Bethany for shoveling the snow in front of the church on Thursday evening.

 

Treasurer’s ReportOur AGM is over, and we are well into 2024. In January we received $7,729 in offerings. $8,114 is needed each month to meet our 2024 budget.
 
In January $600 (2 x $300) was distributed from the Benevolence Fund to assist 2 Palestinian families. The Outreach and Service Committee has been in contact with them and recommended the assistance. Designated donations are always welcome to the Benevolence Fund.

 

Please save the date for the

GTA Mennonite Festival AGM
April 7, 5 pm.
Rouge Valley Mennonite Church.
Details to follow.

 

Ladies Walking group

On Tuesday, February 20 at 10:30 am (weather permitting), we will meet at Woodbine Beach to see the outdoor winter stations art exhibit.
The theme chosen for the 2024 edition of Winter Stations is Resonance. https://winterstations.com/
An email will go out on Monday February 19 to confirm the place and time.

If you need to be picked up or dropped off, please check in with fellow walkers or email Bonnie.

 

Easter Potluck Breakfast
Sunday, March 31, 2024
9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall

Please bring finger foods for all to share.  Coffee, tea, and juice will be served.

10:45 am We are invited to the sanctuary for some pre-service
Easter hymn singing.  Everyone is welcome.

 

Worship Schedule reminder

February 25
Speaker                    John E.
Worship leader   Mike D.
Song Leader          Sue S.
Musicians              Jessica M. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                 Dalton & Carol J.
ZOOM host           Bonnie W.
A/V Tech                 Fazal S.

March 3
Speaker                    John E.
Worship leader   Erma M.
Song Leader          Dalton J.
Musicians               Kathy W. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                 Leslie & Fazal S.
ZOOM host           Bonnie W.
A/V Tech                 Don B.

 

WIDER CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Peace & Possibility, Part I: Tune into a live web event with Maoz Inon, an Israeli peace and tourism entrepreneur with strong Mennonite links. Since his parents were killed by Hamas, Inon’s message of peace has drawn the attention of international media. Hosted by Canadian MennoniteAnabaptist World and the Palestine-Israel NetworkFeb. 21, 11 a.m. CT. Click here to learn more.

Peace & Possibility, Part II: Raja Khouri is a Palestinian-Canadian; Jeffrey Wilkinson is an American Jew. Hear them discuss their 2023 book, The Wall Between: What Jews and Palestinians Don’t Want to Know About Each Other. Hosted by Canadian MennoniteAnabaptist World and the Palestine-Israel NetworkFeb. 28, 7:30 p.m. CT. Click here to learn more.

Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Lorna Aberdein
Circulation Administrator
Canadian Mennonite Publishing Service
Educating, inspiring, informing and fostering dialogue on Mennonites in Canada
www.canadianmennonite.org

 

Hello Friends,

You are cordially invited to an event in which Michael Lynk will be doing a Power Point presentation.  Details are as follows:

Title:  Hope for Gaza?  Hope for Palestine and Israel?
Date:  Friday, March 1 at 7:00 pm
Place:  Valleyview Mennonite Church
1170 Melsandra Avenue, London, Ontario N5Y 4N9
Phone:  (519) 438-1705

Speaker:  Michael Lynk – Former United Nations Special Rapporteur to the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Law, Western University, London, Ontario

Admission:  Free.   There will be an opportunity for donations to Mennonite Central Committee Ontario, to support projects in Gaza which are already in place.

The book “Protecting Human Rights in Occupied Palestine” will be sold for $30, by cash or e-transfer only.  The book is authored by Richard Falk, John Dugard and Michael Lynk.  Working through the United Nations Human Rights Council, these three international legal experts each served for six years as unpaid Special Rapporteurs, with a UN mandate to report on Israeli violations of international humanitarian law and human rights standards.

Event will be live streamedvalleyviewmc.ca/watch

We look forward to seeing you at this event!
Peace,
Esther Kern


Welcome the Stranger-GTA is asking for prayers for the successful immigration interview for the Bayene family which we are sponsoring. They are now living as refugees in South Africa. The first interview resulted in a rejection. Our lawyer was able to arrange for an appeal which will be held on February 29.  Please pray for success in this interview.

 

MCEC Annual Church Gathering 2024

Inspired by Hope
April 26 & 27, 2024
Leamington, ON

Be inspired by the hope we find in Jesus, hear stories of inspiration and experience the wonder and mystery of God when we meet together as a family of congregations.
More Information

 

A note from Peter Haresnape…

Wed March 6 – ‘Beyond Polarized Kvetching’, a workshop on helpful conversations about controversial topics, hosted by TUMC’s Mission & Service Committee. Join Lia and Emily as they share insights coming from their own advocacy for Palestine among their Jewish and Israeli family members. Part 2 is March 20. Come at 6pm for a simple soup supper, workshop is 7-9pm. Please register at this link:

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/toronto-united-mennonite-church/events/beyond-polarized-kvetching/#overview

Note – this is not an event to discuss or debate Israeli and Palestinian issues. Participants are welcome to bring their own perspectives, but the focus of the event is developing tools for healthy discussions.

 

In summary, upcoming events

At Danforth

February
20  Ladies walking group – Woodbine beach
24  Messy Church
27 Ladies walking group
 
March
5  Ladies walking group
9  Men’s breakfast
12  Ladies walking group
19  Ladies walking group
23  Messy Church
26  Ladies walking group
29  Good Friday service 10:30 a.m.
31  Easter breakfast and service

Wider Church

February
21  Peace and Possibility Part 1
24  Coldest Night of the Year walk
28  Peace and Possibility Part 2

March
1  Hope for Gaza?  Hope for Palestine and Israel?
6  Beyond Polarized Kvetching workshop
20  Beyond Polarized Kvetching workshop Part 2

April
7  GTA Mennonite Festival AGM
26 & 27  MCEC Annual Church Gathering

Sunday, February 11, 2024 bulletin

DANFORTH MENNONITE CHURCH
416-422-2406

We welcome all guests who have joined us.

Danforth Mennonite Church
February 11, 2024
Order of Service

Welcome & Land Acknowledgement

Call to Worship and Prayer

Opening hymn: VT #31   Come, We That Love

Announcements

Giving thanks for our gifts 

Hymn:   #278    A Voice Was Heard in Ramah

Prayers of the people

Solo:  The Mountain (words in bulletin)

Scripture Reading:  Mark 9: 2-9

Sermon:  Memories

Hymn of Response:  # 573  Strong Peaceful Man of Galilee

Benediction

 

Leading Us in Worship
Message                             Carol O.
Worship Leader             Dalton J.
Scripture reading          Mark C.
Solo                                        Don B.
Song Leader                      Bonnie W.
Musicians                           Jessica M. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                              Vic G., Bethany W.
Zoom Host                         Mike D.
A/V Technician                Roger H.

February Hymn of the Month:  VT #573   Strong, Peaceful Man of Galilee

Adult Discussion Group:

This Sunday we will be discussing an article from Canadian Mennonite.  If you would like to receive emails regarding what’s happening in our class, please contact Bonnie.

 

Scripture Reading

Mark 9:2-9 (NIV)

The Transfiguration
After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus.
Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.)
Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!”
Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.
As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them orders not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.

 

THE MOUNTAIN

How bitter-sweet to be here on this mountain,
high up above the troubles of this world;
to leave behind the clamour of the needy crowd;
to be at last alone with our dear Lord!
And God’s true light expunges every shadow –
there is no doubt up here in this high place –
we see the glory of our God in Jesus;
see now that holy, holy light upon His face.

We long to stay up here upon this mountain;
How good it is to be here with our Lord.
To bask here in the light of God’s great beauty,
kneel at His feet and soak up every word.
O, hear His call: “Come, gather all my faithful!”
Come, let His word shine in your hearts unveiled.
Oh! to go now to heaven like Elijah!
Oh that this holy, holy vision would not pale!

How bitter-sweet to be here on this mountain,
for well we know the valley waits below;
Our fellow trav’lers wait for news from mountain tops,
to share with us the joy that we now know.
They need to know that Jesus is the Saviour,
He is the light that shines for all the world.
and we will serve Him in the darkest valley
We will proclaim, proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord!.

—words written by Brenton Prigge – South African Methodist Minister

 

DANFORTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sign up for our weekly prayer list

You can receive by email a list of items shared each Sunday for prayer in our worship service.
Simply send Bonnie (danforthmennonitechurch@gmail.com) an email asking to be added to the email distribution list.

We respect people’s privacy.  Only first names and last initials are mentioned in the email and the email is not to be forwarded.

 

Please save the date for the GTA Mennonite Festival AGM
April 7, 5 pm.
Rouge Valley Mennonite Church.

Details to follow.

 

 

We’re back after an extended Christmas break
Ladies Walking group

On Tuesday, February 13 at 10:30 am (weather permitting), we will be at Greenvale Park. Take Kingston Road to Celeste Drive (which is about halfway between Scarborough Gold Club Road and Galloway.  Go north on Celeste Drive.  Turn left on to Greenvale Terrace.  Follow it around to the parking area.
 
An email will go out on Monday February 12 to confirm the place and time.

If you need to be picked up or dropped off, please check in with fellow walkers or email Bonnie.

 

Worship Schedule reminder

February 18
Speaker                     John E.
Worship leader    Cindy R.
Song Leader           Ed F.
Musicians                Roger H. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                  Dalton & Carol J.
ZOOM host           Bonnie W.
A/V Tech                  Murray L.

February 25
Speaker                     John E.
Worship leader    Mike D.
Song Leader           Sue S.
Musicians                Jessica M. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                  Dalton & Carol J.
ZOOM host           Bonnie W.
A/V Tech                  Fazal S.

 

WIDER CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Welcome the Stranger-GTA is asking for prayers for the successful immigration interview for the Bayene family which we are sponsoring. They are now living as refugees in South Africa. The first interview resulted in a rejection. Our lawyer was able to arrange for an appeal which will be held on February 29.  Please pray for success in this interview.

 

A note from Peter Haresnape…
 
Wed March 6 - 'Beyond Polarized Kvetching', a workshop on helpful conversations about controversial topics, hosted by TUMC's Mission & Service Committee. Join Lia and Emily as they share insights coming from their own advocacy for Palestine among their Jewish and Israeli family members. Part 2 is March 20. Come at 6pm for a simple soup supper, workshop is 7-9pm. Please register at this link:

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/toronto-united-mennonite-church/events/beyond-polarized-kvetching/#overview

Note - this is not an event to discuss or debate Israeli and Palestinian issues. Participants are welcome to bring their own perspectives, but the focus of the event is developing tools for healthy discussions.

 

MCEC Annual Church Gathering 2024

Inspired by Hope
April 26 & 27, 2024
Leamington, ON

Be inspired by the hope we find in Jesus, hear stories of inspiration and experience the wonder and mystery of God when we meet together as a family of congregations.
More Information

 

 

In summary, upcoming events

At Danforth

February
10  Men’s breakfast
13  Ladies walking group – Greenvale park
20  Ladies walking group
24  Messy Church
27 Ladies walking group

Wider Church

February
10  Mennonite New Life celebration
24  Coldest Night of the Year walk

March
6  Beyond Polarized Kvetching workshop
20  Be3yond Polarized Kvetching workshop Part 2

 

Sunday, February 4, 2024 bulletin

DANFORTH MENNONITE CHURCH
416-422-2406

 We welcome all guests who have joined us.

 

Danforth Mennonite Church
February 4, 2024
Order of Service

Welcome/Land Acknowledgement

Call to Worship

 Introduction

 Opening Hymn: VT #374 There are many gifts

Announcements
 
Offering

Prayer Time

Hymn:  VT #573   Strong Peaceful Man of Galilee
 
Scripture: Romans 12:1-10
 
Hymn:  Sing and Rejoice #60     Living Stones
 
Message:  Together we Stand
 
Closing hymn: VT #386      One is the Body
 
Benediction

Leading Us in Worship

Message                              Margaret A.
Worship Leader              Sue S.
Song Leader                      Sue S.
Musicians                           Kathy W. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                             Vic G., Murray L.
Zoom Host                        Bonnie W.
A/V Technician               Don B.

 

February hymn of the month:  VT #573  Strong, Peaceful Man of Galilee

 

It’s Hymn Sing Sunday.
All are welcome to join us in the sanctuary
at 10:00 a.m.

 

Adult discussion class returns on February 11.  If you would like to receive emails regarding what’s happening in our class, please contact Bonnie.

 

Call to Worship

Leader:            Open our ears

People:            to hear Your word.

Leader:            Open our eyes

People:            to see Your presence.

Leader:            Open our arms

People:            to the embrace of community.
 
Leader:            Open our minds

People:            to the beauty of truth.

Leader:            Open our hearts

People:            to the joy of new life.

 

Scripture Reading
(New Century Version)

Give Your Lives to God
12 So brothers and sisters, since God has shown us great mercy, I beg you to offer your lives as a living sacrifice to him. Your offering must be only for God and pleasing to him, which is the spiritual way for you to worship. Do not be shaped by this world; instead be changed within by a new way of thinking. Then you will be able to decide what God wants for you; you will know what is good and pleasing to him and what is perfect. Because God has given me a special gift, I have something to say to everyone among you. Do not think you are better than you are. You must decide what you really are by the amount of faith God has given you. Each one of us has a body with many parts, and these parts all have different uses. In the same way, we are many, but in Christ we are all one body. Each one is a part of that body, and each part belongs to all the other parts. We all have different gifts, each of which came because of the grace God gave us. The person who has the gift of prophecy should use that gift in agreement with the faith. Anyone who has the gift of serving should serve. Anyone who has the gift of teaching should teach. Whoever has the gift of encouraging others should encourage. Whoever has the gift of giving to others should give freely. Anyone who has the gift of being a leader should try hard when he leads. Whoever has the gift of showing mercy to others should do so with joy.

Your love must be real. Hate what is evil, and hold on to what is good. 10 Love each other like brothers and sisters. Give each other more honor than you want for yourselves.

 

DANFORTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Daniel R. has chosen to walk in Coldest Night of the Year (February 24) again. It will be his 12th year walking (though the first few he was pulled on a sled). He is walking for The Dam to raise awareness that there are youth in our neighbourhoods who don’t have warm places to call home; youth who are hurting and lonely and feel emotionally and relationally “cold”; and youth experiencing food insecurity and other circumstances that leave them feeling forgotten. Or he could be walking for the hot chocolate!

You can support him by donating at “http://walk.w-ith.me/Daniel”>http://walk.w-ith.me/Daniel

 

White Cane Week begins this Sunday, February 4, and runs until Saturday. It’s a campaign established by the Canadian Council of the Blind in 1944 to inform the public of the importance of eye health and to highlight the abilities, not so-called disabilities, of blind people

 

Dear Danforth Mennonite Church,

Thank you all for such a lovely and meaningful farewell service and potluck on January 28th!  The choice of songs and prayers were so thoughtful. The special music – a ‘short‘ men’s choir and flute solo from Jacob made it extra special.  The potluck food was great as was the pink cake.  So many of you shared such encouraging words with me that day and in the note book.  I will treasure those kind thoughts as well as the hand made gifts.  Thank you for the gift certificate to Roy Thomson Hall / Massey Hall.  We were delighted to discover that the TSO is performing the music of Star Wars in April and plan for all three of us to attend with your gift.

You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers, with gratitude for our time together and for your future.  I continue to work for MCEC as Regional Ministry Associate with responsibility for the GTA Mennonite churches, so I will be in touch (and occasionally driving to Toronto).

You can reach me in the future at
stephen.reist@gmail.com

God Bless, Stephen Reist

 

 

Sign up for our weekly prayer list

You can receive by email a list of items shared each Sunday for prayer in our worship service.
Simply send Bonnie (danforthmennonitechurch@gmail.com) an email asking to be added to the email distribution list.

We respect people’s privacy.  Only first names and last initials are mentioned in the email and the email is not to be forwarded.

 

A note from Becky…
Attention all my sewing/quilting friends!

I will be having a “garage” sale to sell more of my Mom’s stash.
Fabric (all 100% cotton)
Stencils
Started projects in kits
Finished tops
Thread
Accessories
Possibly – Some books and finished projects
Date: Saturday February 3rd
Time: 9am – 12 noon
Location: the basement of Danforth Mennonite Church
Payment options: will except cash and E transfers

 

DMC  
Annual Business Meeting
Sunday, February 4, 2024

 
Everyone is welcome to attend the Annual Business Meeting and participate in the discussion.  You are welcome to vote if you have been participating at DMC, and plan to continue doing so in the future.
 
For in-person people: Begin with a bag lunch in the basement. Coffee will be available.  Return upstairs for the meeting.

For Zoom people: Have lunch at home. The Zoom session will continue through lunch and for the meeting.

Agenda: Besides the normal AGM business of committee and financial reports, there will be updates from both the 2SLGBTQ+ process, and the Transition search for the next pastor. We plan to confirm some specific “next steps” from the 2SLGBTQ+ process, based on the January 14th meeting; but if we need more time for more discernment, we will take the time in the future.

If you would like a printed copy of the AGM booklet, please contact bonnie at:
danforthmennonitechurch@gmail.com

 

 

Ladies Walking group
We’ll try again in February

On Tuesday, February 6 at 10:30 am (weather permitting), we will be walking in Taylor Creek Park.  The entrance is off of Dawes Road.

An email will go out on Monday January 22nd to confirm the place and time.

If you need to be picked up or dropped off, please check in with fellow walkers or email Bonnie.

 

Church directory and
birthday list

We are updating the church directory and the birthday/anniversary list.
 
When you are at church, please review and initial the documents on the table outside the sanctuary that:
 

  • Information is correct AND
  • You give permission to publish.

I will contact via email those persons that don’t come in person to church.

The directory will only be distributed for those persons listed in it.

The birthday and anniversary information is used for notices in the bulletin.  I don’t put in the year unless it is requested.  We highlight (with your permission) birthdays ending in zero and five (e.g.  5. 50, 75, 80) in the church newsletter.

 

Worship Schedule reminder

February 11
Speaker                     Carol O.
Worship leader    Dalton J.
Song Leader          Bonnie W.
Musicians              Jessica M. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                 Vic G., Bethany W.
ZOOM host           Mike D.
A/V Tech                Roger H.

February 18
Speaker                      John E.
Worship leader     Cindy R.
Song Leader            Ed F.
Musicians                 Roger H. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                    Dalton & Carol J.
ZOOM host            Bonnie W.
A/V Tech                   Murray L.

WIDER CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

A note from Peter H.…

Wed March 6 – ‘Beyond Polarized Kvetching’, a workshop on helpful conversations about controversial topics, hosted by TUMC’s Mission & Service Committee. Join Lia and Emily as they share insights coming from their own advocacy for Palestine among their Jewish and Israeli family members. Part 2 is March 20. Come at 6pm for a simple soup supper, workshop is 7-9pm. Please register at this link:

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/toronto-united-mennonite-church/events/beyond-polarized-kvetching/#overview

Note – this is not an event to discuss or debate Israeli and Palestinian issues. Participants are welcome to bring their own perspectives, but the focus of the event is developing tools for healthy discussions.

 

In summary, upcoming events

At Danforth

February
4  DMC AGM and bag lunch
6  Ladies walking group
10  Men’s breakfast
13  Ladies walking group
20  Ladies walking group
24  Messy Church
27 Ladies walking group

Wider Church

February
10  Mennonite New Life celebration