DANFORTH MENNONITE CHURCH
416-422-2406
Pastor Pieter Niemeyer
We welcome all guests who have joined us.
Danforth Mennonite Church
March 2, 2025 11:00 a.m.
Order of Service
Welcome
Call to Worship – VT #1 Summoned by the God that Made us
Announcements
Offering
Hymn of the Month VT #201 Hear the Turmoil of the Nations
Congregational Prayer
Hymn VT #738 Open my Eyes
Scriptures: Luke 9:28-43a; Psalm 99
Sermon: “What was that?”
Hymn of Response VT #204 Praise to the Living God
Benediction
Leading Us in Worship
Sermon Pieter N.
Worship Leader Margaret A.
Song Leader Dalton J.
Musicians Jessica M., Ray W.
Greeters Terra R., Leslie S.
Zoom Host Bonnie W.
A/V Mike D.
Hymn of the month: VT #201 Hear the Turmoil of the Nations
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 March 9. If you would like to receive emails regarding what’s happening in our class, please contact Bonnie.
Scripture Reading
Luke 9:28-43a
The Transfiguration
28 Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. 30 Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. 31 They appeared in glory and were speaking about his exodus, which he was about to fulfill in Jerusalem. 32 Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep, but as they awoke they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. 33 Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us set up three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah,” not realizing what he was saying. 34 While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. 35 Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!” 36 When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen.
Jesus Heals a Boy with a Demon
37 On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him. 38 Just then a man from the crowd shouted, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son; he is my only child. 39 Suddenly a spirit seizes him, and all at once he shrieks. It convulses him until he foams at the mouth; it mauls him and will scarcely leave him. 40 I begged your disciples to cast it out, but they could not.” 41 Jesus answered, “You faithless and perverse generation, how much longer must I be with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.” 42 While he was being brought forward, the demon dashed him to the ground in convulsions. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. 43 And all were astounded at the greatness of God.
Psalm 99
Praise to God for His Holiness
1 The Lord is king; let the peoples tremble!
He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake!
2 The Lord is great in Zion;
he is exalted over all the peoples.
3 Let them praise your great and awesome name.
Holy is he!
4 Mighty King, lover of justice,
you have established equity;
you have executed justice
and righteousness in Jacob.
5 Extol the Lord our God;
worship at his footstool.
Holy is he!
6 Moses and Aaron were among his priests,
Samuel also was among those who called on his name.
They cried to the Lord, and he answered them.
7 He spoke to them in the pillar of cloud;
they kept his decrees
and the statutes that he gave them.
8 O Lord our God, you answered them;
you were a forgiving God to them
but an avenger of their wrongdoings.
9 Extol the Lord our God,
and worship at his holy mountain,
for the Lord our God is holy.
DANFORTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tables available to a good home
We are replacing the wooden tables in the lower hall with powder-coat steel and high-density polyethylene stacking tables.
We will be removing the old tables when the new tables arrive. There are 4’ square, and 6’ & 8’ rectangle tables available.
If you would like a table(s), please let Bonnie know.
We are in need of books for the Little Library.
Ladies Walking group
On Tuesday, March 4 at 10:30 am (weather permitting), we will meet at Woodbine Beach to see the outdoor winter stations art exhibit.
Go in off Coxwell, go left and go into first parking lot.
The theme chosen for the 2025 edition of Winter Stations is Dawn. https://winterstations.com/
An email will go out on Monday, March 3 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
March 9
Message Pieter N.
Worship leader Dalton J.
Song Leader Don B.
Musicians Roger H. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters Tessa R., Leslie S.
ZOOM host Bonnie W.
A/V Tech Fazal S.
Book study Acts – John
March 16
Message Carol O.
Worship leader Sue S.
Song Leader Sue S.
Musicians Roger H. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters Vic & Mary Jane G.
ZOOM host Bonnie W.
A/V Tech Don B.
Book study Radical Gratitude – Murray
WIDER CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
A note from Canadian Mennonite
Spirit and screen. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of Apple, Insta and Google….
Canadian Mennonite magazine invites you to do a digital detox experiment this Lent. Starting March 5, cut screens back in some way and fill the gap with something holy.
Then be in touch. We’ll bring detoxers together by teleconference during Lent and report stories in our June issue. If intrigued, see canadianmennonite.org/detox.
Thank you,
Lorna
Circulation Administrator
Canadian Mennonite Publishing Service
Educating, inspiring, informing and fostering dialogue on Mennonites in Canada
www.canadianmennonite.org
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COMMUNITY CORNER
Spring (classic chocolate and vanilla sandwich) Girl Guide cookies will be available from Bethany in the next few weeks.
In summary, upcoming events:
At Danforth
March
4 Ladies walking group – Beach installations
8 Men’s breakfast
11 Ladies walking group
15 Messy Church
18 Ladies walking group
25 Ladies walking group
Wider Church
March
24 Evening with Phyllis Webstad – CANCELLED
April
5 Fraser Lake 70 years
26 MCEC Annual Gathering – online
Community Corner
March
8 Pax Chorale