DANFORTH MENNONITE CHURCH
416-422-2406
We welcome all guests who have joined us.

Danforth Mennonite Church
September 1, 2024  10:30 a.m.
Order of Service

Welcome/Land Acknowledgement

Call to Worship

Opening Hymn:  VT # 791 Let Justice Flow Down

Announcements

Offering

Offertory

Hymn VT # 485 Put Peace Into Each Other’s Hands

Prayer Time

Scripture readings:  Colossians 3:12-17, Jeremiah 29:7

Hymn:  SR #129 Jesus Help Us Live in Peace

Message: Peace… a way of life

Closing hymn and benediction: SR #95

Leading Us in Worship
Message                     Edgardo R.
Worship Leader     Sue S.
Song Leader             Sue S.
Musicians                  Bonnie W. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                    Vic & Mary Jane G.
Zoom Host               Mike D.
A/V Technician       Roger H.

Next Sunday (September 8)
10:00 a.m.  Hymn Sing
11:00 a.m.  Worship service

Call to Worship (Luke 1:78-79)

All:   By the tender mercy of our God,
the dawn from on high will break upon us,
to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,
to guide our feet into the way of peace.’

Leader:  Merciful God:
we come together to worship longing for tenderness because this world can be hard. We come longing for light because our lives are crowded with shadows We come desperately needing direction, because we don’t always know which way to go. Fill us this morning with your peace: your spirit is our peace and our path.
Copyright Carol Penner

 Scripture reading

Colossians 3:12-17 (NIV)
¹² Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
¹³ Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
¹⁴ And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
¹⁵ Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
¹⁶ Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
¹⁷ And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Jeremiah 29:7 (NIV)
⁷ Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.

DANFORTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bar-b-que Potluck
September 8

Following the church service

Please use the sign up sheet to place your order

Worship Schedule reminder

September 8
Message:               John E.
Worship leader Cindy R.
Song Leader       Bonnie W.
Musicians            Jessica M. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters               Vic & Mary Jane G.
ZOOM host        Mike D.
A/V Tech              Fazal S.

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

DMC Outlook newsletter
will be published mid September.  Please send in your articles/photos by September 3rd.  This edition covers activities between May – August

WIDER CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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

***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.

COMMUNITY CORNER

A note from Lisa W.

I wanted to send a link to the Learn 4 Life program website. Have you heard of these programs?

The programs offer many activities for adults and seniors that are low cost and high quality.
I’d love to see people sign up as the TDSB has plans to cut the entire program.

https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Adult-Learners/Learn4Life

A friend of mine is currently involved in fighting to keep the program open.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/tdsb-adult-learning-program-cuts-1.7158649

Whether you are new to quilting or an experienced quilter, the Yorkshire Rose Quilters’ Guild of Toronto has something for you.
Come to 2174 Danforth Ave to meet a community of quilters dedicated to inspiring, educating, and sharing our love of quilting.
For only $40, you can access these amazing benefits of membership:

• Presentations/trunk shows by local and international speakers
• Quilting workshops
• An extensive library of quilting books

We can’t wait to see you!

Doors open at 7:00PM on the second Wednesday of the month at 2174 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
(just east of Woodbine Ave)
For more information: yorkshirerosequiltersguildofto@gmail.com

In Summary, upcoming events:

At Danforth
September
8  Bar-b-que lunch

Wider Church
September
21  GTA Mennonite Festival
23  MCC Ontario AGM

Community corner
September
11  Yorkshire Rose Quilters meeting
30  National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

DANFORTH MENNONITE CHURCH
416-422-2406

We welcome all guests who have joined us.

Danforth Mennonite Church
August 25, 2024  10:30 a.m.
Order of Service

Welcome, Land Acknowledgment

Call to Worship

Opening Hymn: VT #30  Jesus calls us here to meet Him

Announcements

Offering

Hymn: VT #37 Be Still and Know that I am God

Congregational Prayer

Scripture: Ephesians 6: 10 – 20

Hymn: VT #549 Be Thou My Vision

Message: Spiritual Armour

Closing Hymn: VT #840 God be with you ’til we meet again

Benediction

Leading Us in Worship
Message                             Carol O.
Worship Leader             Mike D.
Scripture Reader          Mark C.
Song Leader                    Dalton J./Kathy W.
Musicians                         Dalton J. (autoharp), Kathy W. (piano)
Greeters                           Anne R., Carol J.
Zoom Host                      Bonnie W.
A/V Technician             Don B.

Scripture reading
Ephesians 6: 10 – 20 (NRSVUE)

The Whole Armor of God
¹⁰ Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power; ¹¹ put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil, ¹² for our struggle is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. ¹³ Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on the evil day and, having prevailed against everything, to stand firm. ¹⁴ Stand, therefore, and belt your waist with truth and put on the breastplate of righteousness ¹⁵ and lace up your sandals in preparation for the gospel of peace. ¹⁶ With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. ¹⁷ Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. ¹⁸ Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints. ¹⁹ Pray also for me, so that when I speak a message may be given to me to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, ²⁰ for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I must speak.

September schedule

1         Summer hours
8         10:00 a.m.  Hymn Sing
15       10:00 a.m.  Adult Discussion Group

DANFORTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Please use the sign up
sheet to place your order

Worship Schedule reminder

September 1
Message:                Edgardo R.
Worship leader   Sue S.
Song Leader          Sue S.
Musicians               Bonnie W., Ray W.
Greeters                  Vic & Mary Jane G.
ZOOM host           Mike D.
A/V Tech                  Fazal S.

Treasurer’s Report: 

We received $5,787 in offerings in July. We are now well below our 2024 offering budget but due mostly to the absence of a paid Pastor we still have a $23,942 operating surplus to the end of July. Other income and expenses are relatively as expected, except for a substantial increase to our insurance premiums.

In July there was $100 donated to the Benevolence Fund and there is now $651 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.

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.

On September 8, we will return to regular hours:
Adult class/hymn sing  10:00 a.m.
Worship service         11:00 a.m.

The next
DMC Outlook newsletter
will be published mid September.  Please send in your articles/photos by August 31^st.  This edition covers activities between May – August.

WIDER CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

GTA Mennonite festival for world relief

Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 A.M. – 4 P.M., Willowgrove Farm, 11737 McCowan Rd, Stouffville
Save the date for a fun-filled day at the GTA Mennonite Festival for World Relief. It starts with the food, so come hungry and ready to enjoy traditional (and not so traditional) Mennonite favourites! Tickets are now on sale at gtamennonitefestival.ca.

Dear Heritage Club Supporters:

Summer Greetings!
Here is some exciting information on three upcoming Heritage Events that may be of interest to you:

1)      Saengerfest: A centenary Mennonite Song Festival, is happening on Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 54 Benton Street, Kitchener, ON N2G 3H2.

Please join in to commemorate the centenary of the 1920s Mennonite immigration to Ontario from settlements in present-day Russia and Ukraine. The singing and music will be led by Mark D. H., joined by various other community contributors.

For more details, see https://uwaterloo.ca/grebel/events/saengerfest

2)      Montreal River Alternative Service Camp Historical Plaque to be installed!

The Mennonite Historical Society of Ontario and the Ontario Heritage Trust will install a commemorative historical plaque at the site of the WW2 Alternative Service (Conscientious Objector) Camp at Montreal River, just north of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.

A number of you will either be related to, or acquainted with, Mennonite men who chose Alternative Service during the Second World War and served at Montreal River or other similar camps across Canada.

All are invited to the official unveiling of the plaque on Thursday, September 26 at 4:00 pm at Conrad Grebel University College.

Bus Trip to Sault Ste. Marie/Montreal River.  The next day, September 27, the MHSO has arranged for two buses to go from Waterloo to Montreal River for the installation of the plaque on September 28.   Overnight accommodation has been set aside for bus participants for Friday, September 27 so they can take part in the Plaque installation the next day at the Montreal River site.  The buses will then return to Waterloo

For further details (bus costs and overnight accommodation costs), and to reserve a spot on this trip (accommodation deadline is August 27), go to https://www.mhso.org/content/montreal-river-alternative-service-camp-bus-trip

3)      Heritage Club event at St. Clair O’Connor on Wednesday September 25 at 7:30 pm where Mennonite academic and author, Hildi F. T., will be presenting and reading from her recent book: On Mennonite/s Writing. More information to come.
Harold T., Heritage Club Coordinator

***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.

COMMUNITY CORNER

Whether you are new to quilting or an experienced quilter, the Yorkshire Rose Quilters’ Guild of Toronto has something for you.
Come to 2174 Danforth Ave to meet a community of quilters dedicated to inspiring, educating, and sharing our love of quilting.
For only $40, you can access these amazing benefits of membership:

• Presentations/trunk shows by local and international speakers
• Quilting workshops
• An extensive library of quilting books

We can’t wait to see you!
Doors open at 7:00PM on the second Wednesday of the month at 2174 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
(just east of Woodbine Ave)

For more information: yorkshirerosequiltersguildofto@gmail.com

DANFORTH MENNONITE CHURCH
416-422-2406

We welcome all guests who have joined us.

GTA Mennonite Fellowship Festival
11737 McCowan Road
Stouffville, ON L4A 4C3
(905) 640-2127

There will not be a service at DMC on August 18

DANFORTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Please use the sign up
sheet to place your order

Worship Schedule reminder
August 18
Service at Willowgrove

August 25
Message:                Carol O.
Worship leader  Mike D.
Song Leader         Dalton J.
Musicians              Dalton J.
Greeters                 Anne R., Carol J.
ZOOM host          Bonnie W.
A/V Tech                Don B.

Treasurer’s Report: We received $5,787 in offerings in July. We are now well below our 2024 offering budget but due mostly to the absence of a paid Pastor we still have a $23,942 operating surplus to the end of July. Other income and expenses are relatively as expected, except for a substantial increase to our insurance premiums.

In July there was $100 donated to the Benevolence Fund and there is now $651 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.

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.

The next
DMC Outlook newsletter
will be published mid September.  Please send in your articles/photos by August 31^st.  This edition covers activities between May – August.

WIDER CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dear Heritage Club Supporters:
Summer Greetings!
Here is some exciting information on three upcoming Heritage Events that may be of interest to you:
1)      Saengerfest: A centenary Mennonite Song Festival, is happening on Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 54 Benton Street, Kitchener, ON N2G 3H2.
Please join in to commemorate the centenary of the 1920s Mennonite immigration to Ontario from settlements in present-day Russia and Ukraine. The singing and music will be led by Mark Diller Harder, joined by various other community contributors.
For more details, see https://uwaterloo.ca/grebel/events/saengerfest

2)      Montreal River Alternative Service Camp Historical Plaque to be installed!

The Mennonite Historical Society of Ontario and the Ontario Heritage Trust will install a commemorative historical plaque at the site of the WW2 Alternative Service (Conscientious Objector) Camp at Montreal River, just north of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.

A number of you will either be related to, or acquainted with, Mennonite men who chose Alternative Service during the Second World War and served at Montreal River or other similar camps across Canada.

All are invited to the official unveiling of the plaque on Thursday, September 26 at 4:00 pm at Conrad Grebel University College.

Bus Trip to Sault Ste. Marie/Montreal River.  The next day, September 27, the MHSO has arranged for two buses to go from Waterloo to Montreal River for the installation of the plaque on September 28.   Overnight accommodation has been set aside for bus participants for Friday, September 27 so they can take part in the Plaque installation the next day at the Montreal River site.  The buses will then return to Waterloo

For further details (bus costs and overnight accommodation costs), and to reserve a spot on this trip (accommodation deadline is August 27), go to https://www.mhso.org/content/montreal-river-alternative-service-camp-bus-trip

3)      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

***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.

GTA Mennonite festival for world relief

Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 A.M. – 4 P.M., Willowgrove Farm, 11737 McCowan Rd, Stouffville
Save the date for a fun-filled day at the GTA Mennonite Festival for World Relief. It starts with the food, so come hungry and ready to enjoy traditional (and not so traditional) Mennonite favourites! Tickets are now on sale at gtamennonitefestival.ca.

In Summary, upcoming events:

At Danforth
August
17/18 Willowgrove joint service weekend

September
8  Bar-b-que lunch

Wider Church
August
22-24 Theatre of the Beat Festival
25 Song Festival

September
21  GTA Mennonite Festival
23  MCC Ontario AGM

Community corner
September
11  Yorkshire Rose Quilters meeting
30  National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

DANFORTH MENNONITE CHURCH
416-422-2406

 We welcome all guests who have joined us.

 Danforth Mennonite Church
August 11, 2024  10:30 a.m.
Order of Service

Welcome/Introduction

Invitation to spend time in the garden

Time in the Garden

Call to Worship 

Opening Hymn:  VT #180 This is God’s Wondrous World

Announcements

Offering/Offering prayer

Hymn:  VT # 145 Touch the Earth Lightly

Reflection:  Where do you find God?

Prayer Time

Hymn:  #163 Amazing Grace

Scripture reading:  Psalm 19

Meditation:  Seeing Nature as Creation

Closing hymn:   Pass it On

Benediction

Leading Us in Worship
Message                           Tim R.
Reflection                        Lisa W.
Worship Leader           Sue S., Lisa W.
Song Leader                   Sue S.
Musicians                        Roger H. (piano)
Greeters                           Tessa R., Leslie S.
Zoom Host                      Bonnie W.
A/V Technician             Mike D.

Loving Father and Creator of all, we come to you today deeply grateful for your creation.
As we look around us, we are amazed at the greatness and majesty of all that you have made.
Nature around us speaks of your greatness—the vast expanse of the sky, the mountains, trees, lakes, and streams speak of your great design.
You have given us such beauty in the colors of the rainbow, the beauty of flowers and fields.
Words cannot adequately express the magnificence of all you have created.
We join in praise with the writer of the psalms when he says, “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the Earth.”
May we show our love and reverence to you, our Lord, by caring for all that you have created.
We humbly give you praise and thanks.   Amen

Pass It On

It only takes a spark
To get a fire going
And soon all those around
Can warm up in its glowing
That’s how it is with God’s love
Once you’ve experienced it
You spread His love to ev’ryone
You want to pass it on

What a wondrous time is spring
When all the trees are budding
The birds begin to sing
The flowers start their blooming
That’s how it is with God’s love
Once you’ve experienced it
You want to sing it’s fresh like spring
You want to pass it on

I wish for you my friend
This happiness that I’ve found
You can depend on Him
It matters not where you’re bound
I’ll shout it from the mountain top
I want my world to know
The Lord of love has come to me
I want to pass it on
Words and music by Kurt Kaiser

DANFORTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bar-b-que Potluck
September 8
Following the church service
 
Please use the sign up
sheet to place your order

Worship Schedule reminder

August 18
Service at Willowgrove

August 25
Message:                  Carol O.
Worship leader    Mike D.
Song Leader           Dalton J.
Musicians                Dalton J.
Greeters                  Anne R.,  Carol J.
ZOOM host           Bonnie W.
A/V Tech                 Don B.

There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the upper lobby for those offering and those needing rides to and from Willowgrove on August 18.

In Summary, upcoming events:

At Danforth
August
10  Men’s breakfast
17/18 Willowgrove joint service weekend

September
8  Bar-b-que lunch

Wider Church
August
22-24 Theatre of the Beat Festival
25 Song Festival

September
21  GTA Mennonite Festival
25  MCC Ontario AGM

Community corner
September
11  Yorkshire Rose Quilters meeting
30  National Day of Truth and Reconciliation