DANFORTH MENNONITE CHURCH
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Danforth Mennonite Church
September 8, 2024  11:00 a.m.
Order of Service

Welcome

Land Acknowledgement

Opening Prayer: VT 879

Opening Hymn:  VT 111 – 10,000 Reasons

Call to worship

Announcements

Offering

Offertory Prayer: VT 1017

Children’s Story?

Hymn: VT 791 – Let Justice Flow Down

Congregational Prayer:

Hymn:  VT 163 – Amazing Grace

Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Message:  flow River flow

Closing Song: Shine Jesus Shine

Benediction

Leading Us in Worship
Message                            John E.
Worship Leader            Cindy R.
Scripture Reader          Chuck R.
Song Leader                    Bonnie W.
Musicians                         Jessica M. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                           Wilda S., Tessa R.
Zoom Host                      Mike D.
A/V Technician             Fazal S.

 

September Hymn of the month:  VT  #791  Let Justice Flow Down

 

It’s Hymn Sing Sunday.

All are welcome to join us in the sanctuary
at 10:00 a.m.

The adult discussion class returns on September 15.
If you would like to receive emails regarding what’s happening in our class, please contact Bonnie.

 

Call to Worship

One: When the world divides us

Many: Come, Holy Spirit, make us one.

One: When the world calls us orphaned

Many: Come, Holy Spirit, make us family.

One: When the world leads us astray

Many: Come, Holy Spirit, call us home.
Come, Holy Spirit, come! Come and fill this place!

 

Scripture reading

The River From the Temple
47 The man brought me back to the entrance to the temple, and I saw water coming out from under the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple faced east). The water was coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar. ² He then brought me out through the north gate and led me around the outside to the outer gate facing east, and the water was trickling from the south side.

³ As the man went eastward with a measuring line in his hand, he measured off a thousand cubits and then led me through water that was ankle-deep. ⁴ He measured off another thousand cubits and led me through water that was knee-deep. He measured off another thousand and led me through water that was up to the waist. ⁵ He measured off another thousand, but now it was a river that I could not cross, because the water had risen and was deep enough to swim in—a river that no one could cross. ⁶ He asked me, “Son of man, do you see this?”

Then he led me back to the bank of the river. ⁷ When I arrived there, I saw a great number of trees on each side of the river. ⁸ He said to me, “This water flows toward the eastern region and goes down into the Arabah, where it enters the Dead Sea. When it empties into the sea, the salty water there becomes fresh. ⁹ Swarms of living creatures will live wherever the river flows. There will be large numbers of fish, because this water flows there and makes the salt water fresh; so where the river flows everything will live. ¹⁰ Fishermen will stand along the shore; from En Gedi to En Eglaim there will be places for spreading nets. The fish will be of many kinds—like the fish of the Mediterranean Sea. ¹¹ But the swamps and marshes will not become fresh; they will be left for salt. ¹² Fruit trees of all kinds will grow on both banks of the river. Their leaves will not wither, nor will their fruit fail. Every month they will bear fruit, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will serve for food and their leaves for healing.”

 

DANFORTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Bar-b-que Potluck
September 8
Following the church service

 

 

Worship Schedule reminder

September 15
Message:                 Dalton & friends
Worship leader    Linda D.
Song Leader           Dalton J.
Musicians               Bonnie W. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                 John E., Leslie S.
ZOOM host          Mike D.
A/V Tech                Don B.

September 22
Message:               Carol O.
Worship leader  Erma M.
Song Leader         Sue S.
Musicians               Jessica M. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                 John E., Anne R.
ZOOM host          Bonnie W.
A/V Tech                 Mike D.

 

WIDER CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

International Day of Peace is
Saturday, September 21
White Poppy Peace campaign

Tessa R. has again this year, made us a selection of white poppies

The first day for wearing a white poppy is the ‘International Day of Peace‘, Saturday September 21, followed by ‘Remembrance Day‘, Monday November 11. Many will want to wear a white poppy along with a red poppy. The third day is ‘International Human Rights Day’, Tuesday December 10. We can wear a white poppy from September 21 through December 10.

You can find more here – https://www.ppu.org.uk/remembrance-white-poppies

 

 

Join us for

Sept. 22 Hymn Sing at 7pm

Sept. 29 The Joy of Music
…. an evening of special music including The Chimers (who meet weekly at SCOC). This will also begin at 7 pm.

 

 

Dear Heritage Club Supporters:

Summer Greetings!

Heritage Club event at St. Clair O’Connor on Wednesday September 25 at 7:30 pm where Mennonite academic and author, Hildi Froese Tiessen, will be presenting and reading from her recent book: On Mennonite/s Writing. More information to come.
Harold Thiessen, Heritage Club Coordinator

 

 

Don’t miss the famous quilt auction at GTA Mennonite Festival!

Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 A.M. – 4 P.M., Willowgrove Farm, 11737 McCowan Rd, Stouffville
Mark your calendars for a day filled with family-friendly fun and the famous GTA Quilt Auction! We’re excited to showcase a stunning collection of handcrafted quilts, each one a unique work of art. From intricate patterns to vibrant colours, these quilts are a testament to the skill and creativity of their makers. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Get your tickets online at gtamennonitefestival.ca.

We Need Your Help!

As we gear up for another incredible GTA Mennonite Festival, we’re reaching out to you for support in gathering items for our Silent Auction. This is a key part of the festival, and your contributions can make it truly special!

What We’re Looking For:

• New Items:Whether it’s a unique gadget, a beautiful piece of décor, or something fun and quirky, new items are always a hit.
• Experiences:Do you have connections to offer tickets to a special event, a getaway, or a unique experience? These are always popular and create lasting memories for the winners.
• Handcrafted Artisan Items:Our community has so much talent! If you create or know someone who does, consider donating a handcrafted piece to showcase local artistry.
• Gift Certificates:From dining out to spa days, gift certificates are crowd-pleasers and always do extremely well.

If you have a contribution or want more info please contact Sheryl Bruggeling SherylBruggeling@mcco.ca or Karen Heese at jandkbarber@gmail.com

 

***NEW DATE*** MCC Ontario annual general meeting

Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, 7 p.m.
Grounded in the church, our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is an opportunity for us to be accountable, transparent and responsive to you. We invite you to join in celebrating the impact you’ve made of sharing God’s love and compassion in the lives of so many in Ontario and around the world. Delegates from constituent congregations are invited and authorized to vote. The meeting will take place over Zoom. For more information, go to mcc.org/Ontario-AGM.

 

 

In Summary, upcoming events:

At Danforth
September
8  Bar-b-que lunch

Wider Church
September
21  GTA Mennonite Festival
22  SCOC Hymn Sing
23  MCC Ontario AGM
29  SCOC The Joy of Music

October
18-19 Towards a Justice that transforms

Community corner
September
7    SCOC yard sale
11  Yorkshire Rose Quilters meeting
30  National Day of Truth and Reconciliation