Sunday, May 5, 2024 bulletin

DANFORTH MENNONITE CHURCH
416-422-2406

We welcome all guests who have joined us.

 

Danforth Mennonite Church
May 5, 2024
Order of Service

Call to Worship

Introduction

Welcome/Land Acknowledgement

Opening prayer

Opening Hymn:  VT #29 Come, Now is the time to worship

Announcements

Offering

Offertory Prayer

Hymn:   VT # 437 The Lord is My Light

Prayer Time

Scripture: Matthew 25: 14-29, John 20: 14-18, 19-23

Hymn: VT #745 God, Whose Giving

Message:   What saves you?

Closing hymn: VT #549 Be Thou My Vision

Benediction

 

Leading Us in Worship
Message                             Lisa W.
Worship Leader              Sue S.
Song Leader                     Sue S.
Musicians                          Jessica Martin (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                             Wilda S., Mike D.
Zoom Host                         Bonnie W.
A/V Technician                Fazal S.

 

Hymn of the month:  VT 437  The Lord is my Light

 

Hymn Sing Sunday
Everyone is welcome to join us at 10:00
in the sanctuary to sing our favorites and some new hymn.

 

 

Call to Worship

Leader:    In the beginning,
Before time, before people,
Before the world began

All: God was.

Leader:   Here and now,
Among us, beside us,
Clearer than air, closer than breathing,

All: God is.

Leader:  In all that is to come,
When we have turned to dust,
And human knowledge has been completed

All:  God will be.

Leader:   Not despairing of earth, but delighting in it
Not condemning the world but redeeming it,
Through Jesus Christ,
By the power of the Holy Spirit,

All:  God was, God is, God will be.  Amen

 

Scripture Reading

Matthew 25: 14-29 (NRSV)

The Parable of the Talents
14 ‘For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; 15 to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away.

16 The one who had received the five talents went off at once and traded with them, and made five more talents. 17 In the same way, the one who had the two talents made two more talents.

18 But the one who had received the one talent went off and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money.

19 After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. 20 Then the one who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five more talents, saying, “Master, you handed over to me five talents; see, I have made five more talents.” 21 His master said to him, “Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.”

22 And the one with the two talents also came forward, saying, “Master, you handed over to me two talents; see, I have made two more talents.” 23 His master said to him, “Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.”

24 Then the one who had received the one talent also came forward, saying, “Master, I knew that you were a harsh man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed; 25 so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.”

26 But his master replied, “You wicked and lazy slave! You knew, did you, that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter? 27 Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received what was my own with interest. 28 So take the talent from him, and give it to the one with the ten talents.

29 For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away.

John 20:14-18, 19-23
14 When she had said this, she turned round and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. 15 Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, why are you weeping? For whom are you looking?’ Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, ‘Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.’ 16 Jesus said to her, ‘Mary!’ She turned and said to him in Hebrew, ‘Rabbouni!’ (which means Teacher).

17 Jesus said to her, ‘Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, “I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.”’ 18 Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, ‘I have seen the Lord’; and she told them that he had said these things to her.

Jesus Appears to the Disciples

19 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’ 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.

21 Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.’ 22 When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.’

 

DANFORTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Contacting Bonnie
If it’s church business, please use the church email account.  If it’s personal, please contact me at my Rogers’s email account.
Thank you.

 

Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage and DMC

On May 11 & 12, dozens of Christians & people of faith will embark on a Prayer Pilgrimage across Toronto. If you are interested in joining at any time, we are walking, rolling & singing across Bloor, Danforth Ave & Kingston Road from Etobicoke to the Rouge Hill GO Station over 2 days.

Our objectives are:

  1. Enduring and Sustained Ceasefire.
  2. Immediate flow of life-saving food, water, fuel and humanitarian assistance.
  3. Release of all captives.
  4. End all arms transfers to Israel.
  5. End of occupation so a just peace can begin.

We ask each participant to adhere to our Core Convictions:

https://www.gazaceasefirepilgrimage.com/core-convictions

All info & a registration page are at

https://www.kairoscanada.org/event/toronto-gaza-ceasefire-pilgrimage.

Sponsorships to raise money for charities assisting people in Gaza are encouraged.   https://www.kairoscanada.org/gaza-ceasefire-pilgrimage/middle-east-partners

Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage walkers will arrive from East Lynn Park to DMC at approximately 10:45 am on Sunday, May 12 for a brief stop.

A table will be set up outside the front door with some coffee, cups and a pitcher of water. Walkers will be invited to use the lower level washrooms as needed. Helping out with this are Dalton, Ray, and Leslie. So far, those registered to walk from East Lynn Park to DMC are Anne R., Leslie and Fazal S., and Murray L.

Thanks to all who are assisting. We ask for prayers for the walkers and a permanent Ceasefire in Gaza and the return of all hostages/prisoners to their families in Gaza and Israel/Palestine

 

 

Men’s (and women) breakfast before the
Annual Church Cleaning
Saturday, May 11, 2024

There will be a Pot-Luck finger food
breakfast before the cleaning project.

8:30 a.m.  setup for breakfast
9:00 a.m.  breakfast
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. church cleaning

If you haven’t attended the church Spring Cleaning event in the past, it’s very simple – a list of chores is left on the table, you select what you will do and then get to it.

If you wish to forego the breakfast, you are welcome to get started earlier than 10:00 a.m.  The trustees thank you for your participation.  And thanks to the Men’s breakfast group for hosting us!

 

Worship Schedule reminder

May 12
Worship leader   Dalton J. & Friends
Song Leader          Ed F.
Musicians              Roger H. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                Leslie S., Tessa R.
ZOOM host         Bonnie W.
A/V Tech               Mike D.

May 19
Message:                   Cedric M.
Worship leader     Cindy R.
Song Leader            Kathy W.
Musicians                 Jessica M. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                    Leslie S., Tessa R.
ZOOM host             Bonnie W.
A/V Tech                   Don B.

 

Doors Open Toronto
May 25 & 26

Explore Toronto’s architectural, historical, cultural and socially significant buildings for free during the Doors Open weekend. This year’s theme is hidden histories. Uncover untold stories from across the city through a variety of open house experiences, engaging tours and insightful talks.

This will be DMC’s second year participating in Doors Open Toronto.  Last year there were 235 people coming through our doors.  This year we are expecting more people as we gear our weekend to family activities, thanks to Theatre of the Beat and our 128th Girl Guide Troupe.

We enjoyed the hymn sign last year and are doing it again on the Saturday afternoon.  If you would like to join us in the singing, please add your name to the sign-up sheet.

We need volunteers as greeters in the lower lobby, upper lobby, the sanctuary and the fellowship hall.  If you’re not up to speed on our history, no worries.  We have handouts with the information.

Sign up sheets are on the bulletin board.

 

Ladies Walking group

On Tuesday, May 7, 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 May 6 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.

 

WIDER CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Danforth Grow Hope Spring Field Visit
Saturday, May 4 at 2:30 pm

On Saturday May 4, at 2:30 pm, you are invited to join us near Stouffville at the field that will be producing grains for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank in 2024! We’ll be meeting others from our church partners, doing a little planting, and praying over the field for this year’s harvest. If you’d like to learn more about the work of Canadian Foodgrains Bank, or simply want out of the city for a couple of hours, we invite you to join us. Afterwards we’ll get a tour of Reesor Seed and Grain – 5309 Durham Rd 30, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON. (who work with us on this project), and perhaps we’ll grab an ice cream before heading home.

Please speak to or contact Murray L. if you would like to go, and need directions or a ride.
Thanks, Murray

 

Join us at the 58th New Hamburg
Mennonite Relief Sale
May 24 & 25, New Hamburg Fairgrounds

Get ready for a weekend of excitement at the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale! Join us for a fantastic time filled with fun, food, and the chance to reconnect with old friends while making new ones. Mark your calendars for Friday evening and Saturday as we kick off the festivities! Don’t let this chance slip by to immerse yourself in community spirit and lend your support to MCC. Visit nhmrs.com for all the details. See you there!

New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale

 

You are invited to worship with the
St. Clair O’Connor Community. 
Your presence and support are appreciated.
7:00 p.m.

May 5 - Worship Service at 7 pm
May 19 - Hymn Sing

 

GTA Mennonite Festival bulletin announcement

Thank you to everyone who attended the GTA Mennonite Festival for World Relief AGM! As we prepare for our Sept 21st sale at Willowgrove we are looking to attract new volunteers to help us with the sale. We are specifically hoping to offer a children’s fun run, a croquet area, face painting and a pickup soccer kickball game. If you are interested in helping with any of these activities (or if you know someone who would like to get involved) or if you have another idea please contact us at jandkbarber@gmail.com. Thank you for your support of the sale and MCC!

 
The Mennonite Historical Society of Ontario is planning a bus trip to the Niagara Peninsula on June 15, 2024 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the Russian Mennonites (Russlaender) to Ontario in 1924.  The MHSO would appreciate it if you could place the following announcement in your Sunday bulletin or electronic email announcements.
***********
100th Anniversary of the Arrival of the Russian Mennonite Refugees to Ontario in 1924: Bus Tour

The Mennonite Historical Society of Ontario is hosting a one-day Bus Tour to the Niagara Peninsula on June 15, 2024 to commemorate this event. The tour will visit sites of Russlaender settlement in several Niagara communities and will also include a history of Swiss and Amish Mennonites first coming to Ontario, and how these Mennonites assisted the settlement of the Russian Mennonites to Canada. The tour will also include a catered lunch in Virgil at the Niagara United Mennonite Church followed by the MHSO annual meeting.  Join the tour in Kitchener or in Vineland. For more details and to register, please go to our Russlaender Tour website (www. MHSO.org).
Thank you.
Harold Thiessen
Secretary, MHSO

 

In summary, upcoming events

At Danforth

May
7 Ladies walking group – Rosetta McClain
11 Men’s breakfast
11 DMC Spring Cleaning
14 Ladies walking group
21 Ladies walking group
25/26 Doors Open Toronto
28 Ladies walking group

Wider Church

May
3-5 Woodbine Heights play
4 GTA Mennonite Church Work Bee Willowgrove
4 Danforth Grow Hope Spring Field visit
5 Celebration of Life for Dave Martin
5 SCOC worship service
11/12  Gaza Pilgrimage walk – stop at DMC
19 SCOC hymn sing
24/25  New Hamburg MCC

Sunday, April 28, 2024 bulletin

DANFORTH MENNONITE CHURCH
416-422-2406

We welcome all guests who have joined us.

 

Danforth Mennonite Church
April 28, 2024
Order of Service

Land Acknowledgement

Welcome

Call to Worship VT #884

Hymn:  VT #103    Joyful, joyful we adore Thee

Announcements

Offering Prayer

Hymn VT #513     When hands reach out

Congregational Prayer

Call to Intercession VT #987

Scripture John 16: 25-33

Hymn VT #590   I know whom I have believed

Message:  Take Heart!  I have overcome the world.

Hymn of Response: VT #47   God of our Strength

Benediction

 

Leading Us in Worship
Message                         Anthony Y.
Worship Leader         Linda D.
Song Leader                 Ed F.
Musicians                      Kathy W. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                        Wilda S., Anne R.
Zoom Host                   Bonnie W.
A/V Technician          Don B.

Hymn of the month:  VT #513  When Hands Reach Out

 

Adult Discussion Class

Baby and Bathwater:
Please read the Introduction and Chapter 1 of
The Baby and the Bathwater. 

QUESTIONS TO PONDER
From the Intro:

  •  What might be the “Baby”?  What the “Bathwater”?

From Chapter 1:

  •  What are your “takeaways” from the parable of “The Weeds and the Wheat”?
  •  Keeping in mind that Jack Suderman wants to present a case for the relevance of the Church, why do you think he started his book with this parable?

 

Scripture reading

John 16:25-33 (NIV)
25 “Though I have been speaking figuratively, a time is coming when I will no longer use this kind of language but will tell you plainly about my Father. 26 In that day you will ask in my name. I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf. 27 No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. 28 I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father.”

29 Then Jesus’ disciples said, “Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech. 30 Now we can see that you know all things and that you do not even need to have anyone ask you questions. This makes us believe that you came from God.”

31 “Do you now believe?” Jesus replied. 32 “A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me.

33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

 

DANFORTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Annual Church Cleaning
Saturday, May 11, 2024

There will be a Women & Men Pot-Luck Breakfast before the cleaning project.

More details to follow.

 

 

 

 

We need to replenish our
Little Library.

Drop off your books in the cart in the lower lobby.
Please – no oversize books.
thanks

 

 

An important announcement
from Carol O.

I am writing with sad news. MCCOntario have changed their funding priorities and have shifted away from CoSA and my FCRI.  My last day will be May 31st, 2024.  I am in the process of sitting with all of my individuals and volunteers over the next few weeks.  There are no other agencies to ‘transition them to’.  I have sat with 1 circle and 2 individuals and I am hearing the same narrative…”Even if there was another agency, why would we trust they won’t throw us away down the road.” I think of Jesus stressing that when the shepherd finds the lost sheep, he rejoices over it more than the 99 who did not go astray.

Thank you to everyone for your support over the past many years.  It breaks my heart to have to pass this news along. Please pray for my volunteers and individuals I work with that God will show them they are always being walked with along their journey.
Blessings
Carol

 

 

Treasurer’s Report: We received $7,377 in offerings in February. Our budget calls for $8,114 each month in offerings. Due partly to the absence of a paid Pastor we now have a $12,983 operating surplus.

In March there was $100 donated to the Food Bank Fund. There was also a $100 donation in memory of Salome Harrison which has been placed in the Professional Development Fund.

Council approved that $500 be taken from the John G. Memorial Fund and sent to Mennomedia for the “Anabaptism at 500” campaign. Several of our members worked on the Anabaptist Community Bible which will published in 2025 as part of the celebrations.

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.

 

Worship Schedule reminder

May 5
Speaker                   Lisa W.
Worship leader  Sue S.
Song Leader         Sue S.
Musicians              Jessica M. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                Wilda S., Mike D.
ZOOM host          Bonnie W.
A/V Tech                Fazal S.

May 12
Worship leader  Dalton J. & Friends
Song Leader         Ed F.
Musicians              Roger H. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                Leslie S., Tessa R.
ZOOM host          Bonnie W.
A/V Tech                 Mike D.

 

Doors Open Toronto
May 25 & 26

Explore Toronto’s architectural, historical, cultural and socially significant buildings for free during the Doors Open weekend. This year’s theme is hidden histories. Uncover untold stories from across the city through a variety of open house experiences, engaging tours and insightful talks.

This will be DMC’s second year participating in Doors Open Toronto.  Last year there were 235 people coming through our doors.  This year we are expecting more people as we gear our weekend to family activities, thanks to Theatre of the Beat and our 128th Girl Guide Troupe.

We enjoyed the hymn sign last year and are doing it again on the Saturday afternoon.  If you would like to join us in the singing, please add your name to the sign-up sheet.

We need volunteers as greeters in the lower lobby, upper lobby, the sanctuary and the fellowship hall.  If you’re not up to speed on our history, no worries.  We have handouts with the information.

Sign up sheets are on the bulletin board.

 

Ladies Walking group

Last week we got to see the cherry blossoms at their peak.  This week we will get to enjoy the spring flowers.

On Tuesday, April 30, 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 April 29 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.

 

WIDER CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Danforth Grow Hope Spring Field Visit
Saturday, May 4 at 2:30 pm

On Saturday May 4, at 2:30 pm, you are invited to join us near Stouffville at the field that will be producing grains for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank in 2024! We’ll be meeting others from our church partners, doing a little planting, and praying over the field for this year’s harvest. If you’d like to learn more about the work of Canadian Foodgrains Bank, or simply want out of the city for a couple of hours, we invite you to join us. Afterwards we’ll get a tour of Reesor Seed and Grain – 5309 Durham Rd 30, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON. (who work with us on this project), and perhaps we’ll grab an ice cream before heading home.
Please speak to or contact Murray L. if you would like to go, and need directions or a ride.

Thanks, Murray

 

You are invited to worship with the
St. Clair O’Connor Community. 
Your presence and support are appreciated.
7:00 p.m.

May 5 - Worship Service at 7 pm
May 19 - Hymn Sing

 

GTA Mennonite Festival bulletin announcement

Thank you to everyone who attended the GTA Mennonite Festival for World Relief AGM! As we prepare for our Sept 21st sale at Willowgrove we are looking to attract new volunteers to help us with the sale. We are specifically hoping to offer a children’s fun run, a croquet area, face painting and a pickup soccer kickball game. If you are interested in helping with any of these activities (or if you know someone who would like to get involved) or if you have another idea please contact us at jandkbarber@gmail.com. Thank you for your support of the sale and MCC!

 

 

The Mennonite Historical Society of Ontario is planning a bus trip to the Niagara Peninsula on June 15, 2024 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the Russian Mennonites (Russlaender) to Ontario in 1924.  The MHSO would appreciate it if you could place the following announcement in your Sunday bulletin or electronic email announcements.

***********
100th Anniversary of the Arrival of the Russian Mennonite Refugees to Ontario in 1924: Bus Tour

The Mennonite Historical Society of Ontario is hosting a one-day Bus Tour to the Niagara Peninsula on June 15, 2024 to commemorate this event. The tour will visit sites of Russlaender settlement in several Niagara communities and will also include a history of Swiss and Amish Mennonites first coming to Ontario, and how these Mennonites assisted the settlement of the Russian Mennonites to Canada. The tour will also include a catered lunch in Virgil at the Niagara United Mennonite Church followed by the MHSO annual meeting.  Join the tour in Kitchener or in Vineland. For more details and to register, please go to our Russlaender Tour website (www. MHSO.org).
Thank you.
Harold Thiessen
Secretary, MHSO

 

In summary, upcoming events

At Danforth

April
30 Ladies walking group – Rosetta McClain

May
7 Ladies walking group
11 Men’s breakfast
11 DMC Spring Cleaning
14 Ladies walking group
21 Ladies walking group
25/26 Doors Open Toronto
28 Ladies walking group

Wider Church

April
26 & 27 MCEC Annual Church Gathering

May
3-5 Woodbine Heights play
4 GTA Mennonite Church Work Bee Willowgrove
4 Danforth Grow Hope Spring Field visit
5 Celebration of Life for Dave M.
5 SCOC worship service
19 SCOC hymn sing

 

Sunday, April 21, 2024 bulletin

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

 

Danforth Mennonite Church
April 21, 2024
Order of Service

Welcome

Land Acknowledgment

Hymn: VT #7  Come Let Us All Unite to Sing

Announcements

Offering

Hymn:       VT #718 Gentle Shepherd

Congregational Prayer

Scripture:    John 10: 11 – 18

Hymn:   VT #513 When Hands Reach Out

Message:  Listening to the Voice of the Good Shepherd

Closing Hymn:  VT #100 Praise Him, Praise Him

Benediction

 

Leading Us in Worship
Message                             Margaret A.
Worship Leader             Mike D.
Song Leader                     Dalton J.
Musicians                          Kathy W. (piano)
Greeters                             Cindy R., Bethany W.
Zoom Host                        Bonnie W.
A/V Technician               Fazal S.

 

Adult Discussion Class

Baby and Bathwater:

This Sunday we begin our book study. Please read the final chapter, “A Community of Hope” (p61ff, esp P66). This last chapter is an excellent summary of the book. The first goal is to understand what Suderman is trying to say in this last chapter. Please consider these three questions for this Sunday:

  • What are the four attributes Suderman believes are needed to be a community of Hope?
  • How does the resurrection play into this?
  • What are the weaknesses and strengths of Suderman’s proposal?

 

Scripture Reading

John 10:11-18 (NIV)

11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. 13 The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.

14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. 17 The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.”

 

DANFORTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Annual Church Cleaning
Saturday, May 11, 2024

There will be a Women & Men Pot-Luck Breakfast before the cleaning project.

More details to follow.

 

Treasurer’s Report: We received $7,377 in offerings in February. Our budget calls for $8,114 each month in offerings. Due partly to the absence of a paid Pastor we now have a $12,983 operating surplus.
 
In March there was $100 donated to the Food Bank Fund. There was also a $100 donation in memory of Salome Harrison which has been placed in the Professional Development Fund.
 
Council approved that $500 be taken from the John G. Memorial Fund and sent to Mennomedia for the “Anabaptism at 500” campaign. Several of our members worked on the Anabaptist Community Bible which will published in 2025 as part of the celebrations.
 
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.

Worship Schedule reminder

April 28
Speaker                  Anthony Y.
Worship leader  Linda D.
Song Leader         Ed F.
Musicians              Kathy W. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                Wilda S., Anne R.
ZOOM host         Bonnie W.
A/V Tech               Don B.

May 5
Speaker                 Lisa W.
Worship leader Sue S.
Song Leader        Sue S.
Musicians             Jessica M. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                Wilda S., Mike D.
ZOOM host         Bonnie W.
A/V Tech               Roger H.

Doors Open Toronto
May 25 & 26

Explore Toronto’s architectural, historical, cultural and socially significant buildings for free during the Doors Open weekend. This year’s theme is hidden histories. Uncover untold stories from across the city through a variety of open house experiences, engaging tours and insightful talks.

This will be DMC’s second year participating in Doors Open Toronto.  Last year there were 235 people coming through our doors.  This year we are expecting more people as we gear our weekend to family activities, thanks to Theatre of the Beat and our 128th Girl Guide Troupe.

We enjoyed the hymn sign last year and are doing it again on the Saturday afternoon.  If you would like to join us in the singing, please add your name to the sign-up sheet.

We need volunteers as greeters in the lower lobby, upper lobby, the sanctuary and the fellowship hall.  If you’re not up to speed on our history, no worries.  We have handouts with the information.

Sign up sheets are on the bulletin board.

 

Spring is in the air and that means it is Canadian Mennonite subscription list update time.

Subscriptions are available in print and digital formats, and are paid for collectively by Mennonite Church Eastern Canada.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR THIS YEAR – Starting April 2024, Canadian Mennonite magazine will be printed monthly. People in your church have the first opportunity to receive one email a week from us with select stories, interviews and news from behind-the-scenes. If subscribers already have email addresses on the list, they will automatically get the new service. For those who currently only receive their magazine by mail, we don’t want them to miss out!

Under the Every Home Plan, everyone who attends DMC is eligible to subscribe. Many of your church members have been subscribing for years, but we want to ensure that newcomers to the church also have access to the magazine.

Please contact Bonnie if you want to change your Canadian Mennonite subscription OR if you would like to receive it. 

 

Ladies Walking group

On Tuesday, April 23 at 10:30 am (weather permitting), it may be Birkdale or maybe Rosetta McClain.  Will know on Monday when the email goes out.

An email will go out on Monday April 22 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.

WIDER CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

You are invited to worship with the
St. Clair O’Connor Community.

Your presence and support are appreciated.
7:00 p.m.

April 21 – Hymn Sing

 

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

April
20  Messy Church
23  Ladies walking group
30  Ladies walking group

May
7  Ladies walking group
11  Men’s breakfast
11  DMC Spring Cleaning
14  Ladies walking group
21  Ladies walking group
25/26  Doors Open Toronto
28  Ladies walking group

Wider Church

April
19  Spring Concert
21  SCOC Hymn sing
26 & 27  MCEC Annual Church Gathering

May
4  GTA Mennonite Church Work Bee Willowgrove
5  Celebration of Life for Dave M.

Sundays April 7 & 14, 2024 Bulletin

DANFORTH MENNONITE CHURCH
416-422-2406

We welcome all guests who have joined us.

 

Danforth Mennonite Church
April 7, 2024

Leading Us in Worship
Message                             Pieter N.
Worship Leader             Cindy R.
Song Leader                     Dalton J.
Musicians                          Roger H. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                             Vic & Mary Jane G.
Zoom Host                        Mike D.
A/V Technician               Fazal S.

 

Danforth Mennonite Church
April 14, 2024

Leading Us in Worship
Message                             Carol O.
Worship Leader             Erma M.
Song Leader                     Kathy W.
Musicians                          Jessica M. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                             Cindy R., Bethany W.
Zoom Host                        Mike D.
A/V Technician               Roger H.

Hymn of the month:  VT #513  When Hands Reach Out

 

Adult Discussion Class

Starting April 21th, we will be studying the book “Baby and the Bathwater”.  If you need a copy of the book, speak to Bonnie.

 

Hymn sing Sunday will be on April 14th.
There will be an Adult discussion class on April 7th.

 

DANFORTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Ladies Walking group

Tuesday, April 9 at 10:30 a.m. Rosetta McClain
Tuesday, April 16 at 10:30 a.m.  Warden Woods

 

Annual Church Cleaning
Saturday, May 11, 2024

There will be a Women & Men Pot-Luck Breakfast before the cleaning project.  More details to follow later in April.

 

Worship Schedule reminder

April 21
Speaker                    Margaret A.
Worship leader   Mike D.
Song Leader          Ed F.
Musicians              Kathy W. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                 Cindy R., Bethany W.
ZOOM host           Bonnie W.
A/V Tech                 Fazal S.

April 28
Speaker
Worship leader  Linda D.
Song Leader         Dalton J.
Musicians              Kathy W. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters                Wilda S., Anne R.
ZOOM host          Bonnie W.
A/V Tech                Don B.

 

Spring is in the air and that means it is Canadian Mennonite subscription list update time.

Subscriptions are available in print and digital formats, and are paid for collectively by Mennonite Church Eastern Canada.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR THIS YEAR – Starting April 2024, Canadian Mennonite magazine will be printed monthly. People in your church have the first opportunity to receive one email a week from us with select stories, interviews and news from behind-the-scenes. If subscribers already have email addresses on the list, they will automatically get the new service. For those who currently only receive their magazine by mail, we don’t want them to miss out!

Under the Every Home Plan, everyone who attends DMC is eligible to subscribe. Many of your church members have been subscribing for years, but we want to ensure that newcomers to the church also have access to the magazine.

Please contact Bonnie if you want to change your Canadian Mennonite subscription OR if you would like to receive it. 

 

Bonnie, the DMC office administrator will be on vacation April 3 – 13.  Please speak with Roger if you have any notices for the bulletin or other inquiries.

 

WIDER CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

You are invited to worship with the
St. Clair O’Connor Community.
Your presence and support are appreciated.
7:00 p.m.

April 7 – Worship Service

April 21 – Hymn Sing

 

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

April
9  Ladies walking group – Rosetta McClain gardens
13  Men’s breakfast
16  Ladies walking group – Warden Woods
23  Ladies walking group
30  Ladies walking group

May
11  DMC Spring Cleaning

Wider Church

April
7  GTA Mennonite Festival AGM
7  SCOC worship service
13  SCOC art show
14  silent auction at Church of the Resurrection
21  SCOC Hymn sing
26 & 27  MCEC Annual Church Gathering

May
4  GTA Mennonite Church Work Bee Willowgrove
5  Celebration of Life for Dave M.