DANFORTH MENNONITE CHURCH
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Danforth Mennonite Church
September 22, 2024 11:00 a.m.
Order of Service
Welcome
Land Acknowledgment
Call to Worship
Hymn: VT #114 Now Thank We All Our God
Announcements
Offering Prayer
Hymn: VT #759 Take My Life and Let It Be
Prayers of the People
Hymn: VT #791 Let Justice Flow Down
Scripture: Mark 9:30 – 37
Hymn: BB #357 O Master Let Me Walk With Thee
Message: Calling Front Seat
Hymn: VT #778 Will You Let Me Be Your Servant
Benediction
Leading Us in Worship
Message Carol O.
Worship Leader Erma M.
Song Leader Sue S.,
Musicians Jessica M. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters Leslie S., Tessa R.
Zoom Host Bonnie W.
A/V Technician Mike D.
Hymn of the month VT #791 Let Justice Flow Down
Adult discussion class
This week we look at a chapter of Suderman‘s book entitled, “The Church as a Branch Entwined with a Vine.”
All are invited, all are needed, all are welcome.
Call to Worship
(#670 HWB)
Leader: Our God, we gather to worship you, the One who creates all things.
People: For gift of creation, we give thanks.
Leader: We gather to worship you, the One who brings salvation through Jesus Christ.
People: For the gift of redemption, we give thanks.
Leader: We gather to worship you, the One who sustains us by the Spirit.
People: For the gift of your presence, we give thanks.
Leader: We bring to you our offerings of thanks and praise for all your gifts.
ALL: We worship you – our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. Amen.
Scripture reading
Mark: 9:30 – 37 (NRSVUE)
Jesus Again Foretells His Death and Resurrection
30 They went on from there and passed through Galilee. He did not want anyone to know it, 31 for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, “The Son of Man is to be betrayed into human hands, and they will kill him, and three days after being killed, he will rise again.” 32 But they did not understand what he was saying and were afraid to ask him.
Who Is the Greatest?
33 Then they came to Capernaum, and when he was in the house he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the way?” 34 But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another who was the greatest. 35 He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, “Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.” 36 Then he took a little child and put it among them, and taking it in his arms he said to them, 37 “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me.”
DANFORTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ladies Walking group
is back
On Tuesday, September 24, we will be meeting at 10:30 a.m. at Rosetta McClain Gardens at 5 Glen Everest Road (Kingston Road and Birchmount) for a one-hour stroll through the gardens.
An email will go out on Monday September 23 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.
Treasurer’s Report: We received $4,842 in offerings in August. We are now $11,538 below our budgeted offering number, but due mostly to the absence of a paid Pastor we still have a $26,637 operating surplus to the end of August. Other income and expenses are relatively as expected, except for a substantial increase to our insurance premiums. In August there was $200 donated to the Benevolence Fund and there is now $851 in the fund. Our goal, as stated in the policy, is to have a minimum of $2,000 in the fund for future situations of need. Council approved a $300 expenditure from the John Gurr Memorial Fund. This money was sent to the Mennonite New Life Centre Toronto to help with a financial crisis at Aurora House. Aurora House provides emergency housing and support for women in abusive situations. Donations to Danforth Mennonite Church are always welcome through Sunday morning offerings, mailed cheques or email transfers at dmmc2174@gmail.com. Please contact Roger H. if you would like to join the monthly giving program which happens through bank transfers on the 15th of each month. Thank you to all for your generous support for the work of our church.
We are collecting Food Bank donations through Thanksgiving.
There are in Canada, one million persons now augmenting their food requirements via Food Banks.
Through to Thanksgiving, Outreach and Services Committee would like to encourage Danforth members to collect needed non-perishable food items for local food banks. We have connections with two – Nourish East End Food Bank at 1470 Gerrard St. at Glen Rhodes United Church, just west of Coxwell Avenue and Teasdale Community Food Bank at 40 Teasdale Ave., near Crescent Town apartments near Danforth and Victoria Park Avenue. Fazal and Murray volunteer alternately at Nourish East End Foodbank on Wednesday mornings.
Container Baskets are provided in the church foyer near the door to the Sanctuary or Meeting Room.
The most needed non-perishable food items are:
- Canned soups/canned pastas (spaghetti)
- Dried pastas
- Canned fish – tuna, salmon, sardines
- Canned meat – Spam, canned hams, other canned meats
- Boxed Mac’n cheese – eg. Kraft Dinner
- Soap in bars
Cash/cheque/E-transfers are also requested, which can be donated through Church Treasurer, Roger H., earmarked for Nourish East End Foodbank and/or Teasdale Community Food Bank.
The reasoning is that Food Banks need cash to purchase items they do not receive from Daily Bread Foodbank and Second Harvest. They are often short of meat protein and/or milk so the Director purchases these from cash donations. The Director at Nourish East End Foodbank goes shopping for food items that are in short supply like meat and milk or any items that are on sale, so cash donations are very valuable for the food banks.
Thank you for your generosity,
Outreach and Services Committee –
Barb, Murray, Leslie, Ray
On Saturday, September 21
Come and join us for
MESSY CHURCH which is a
FREE FAMILY EVENT
for children 4-12 held once a month on a Saturday evening from 5-7p.m.
It includes crafts, games, Bible stories, music and dinner. We ask that parents/caregiver accompany their children at this family event.
Our service on October 6
We don’t have a speaker for October 6 so the Worship Committee thought it might be good to spend the normal sermon time singing instead. There will be time for about 7-10 songs. Since it’s only a week before Thanksgiving, please send along your favourite harvest or thanksgiving song, if you have one. Send your song requests/suggestions to either Sue S. or Bonnie at the church.
Together we will make a joyful noise to the Lord.”
Worship Schedule reminder
September 29
Message: Jim W.
Worship leader Dalton J.
Song Leader Dalton J.
Musicians Jessica M. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters Cindy R., Bethany W.
ZOOM host Bonnie W.
A/V Tech Don B.
October 6 – a service of singing and readings
Worship leader Sue S.
Song Leader Sue S.
Musicians Jessica M. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters Cindy R., Bethany W.
ZOOM host Bonnie W.
A/V Tech Murray L.
A brief history of
Christmas Eve at DMC
2017 Sunday, December 24
A morning service
2018 Monday, December 24
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
2019 Tuesday, December 24
Christmas Evening Service
The Ride – a Christmas miracle play
2020 No Christmas Eve service (COVID)
2021 Friday, December 24
Christmas Evening Service on zoom
2022 Saturday, December 24 – no service
2023 Sunday, December 24
Morning service
2024 Tuesday, December 24
Christmas Evening service
Do you have ideas for our Christmas Eve 2024 service? Contact the Worship committee (Bonnie, Linda, Sue or Lisa)
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
International Day of Peace
September 21, 2024
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.
The International Day of Peace (or World Peace Day) is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. At a time when war and violence often monopolize our news cycles, the International Day of Peace is an inspiring reminder of what we can create together. Peace. Let’s give it a chance!
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.
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.
We invite you to join our daily Lunch and Learn webinars – an immersive experience to UN-learn the myths of colonial history in Canada.
Lunch and Learn sessions are aimed at an adult audience, and open to the public, and will be hosted virtually over Zoom Webinar and streamed to YouTube.
Expert matter speakers will present for 40-50 minutes before a Q&A between the moderator and guest(s).
All sessions will have simultaneous English-French, and ASL interpretation.
Truth and Reconciliation Week daily Lunch and Learn webinars are presented with the gracious support of Enbridge and the Canadian Public Health Association.
https://trw-svr.nctr.ca/lunch-and-learns/
Willowgrove’s Helping Hand Hootenanny Fundraiser
Join us on Saturday, October 26th from 5-7pm and help send kids to camp with folk music, food, and friends! All proceeds go towards supporting our Helping Hand Subsidy Program – providing subsidies for kids in need so that everyone can attend Willowgrove’s programs. Tickets can be purchased at willowgrove.ca/events/hootenanny
COMMUNITY CORNER
Bethany will be selling Girl Guide cookies in the lower lobby after church starting this Sunday. The fall cookies are the chocolate mints ones but there is also a limited supply of the chocolate and vanilla sandwich cookies as well.
Sparks are at 25 girls and the Embers are at 24 Girls. That amounts to the church being happily occupied by almost 50 girls between 5 and 8 years old every Thursday evening.
In Summary, upcoming events:
At Danforth
September
24 Ladies walking group – Rosetta McLain
October
1 Ladies walking group –
8 Ladies walking group –
12 Men’s breakfast
15 Ladies walking group
22 Ladies walking group
29 Ladies walking group
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
26 Helping Hand Hootenanny Fundraiser
Community corner
September
14 – Oct. 27 Apple picking at Willowgrove
21/22 Danforth East Arts Fair
30 National Day of Truth and Reconciliation