DANFORTH MENNONITE CHURCH
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Danforth Mennonite Church
February 11, 2024
Order of Service
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement
Call to Worship and Prayer
Opening hymn: VT #31 Come, We That Love
Announcements
Giving thanks for our gifts
Hymn: #278 A Voice Was Heard in Ramah
Prayers of the people
Solo: The Mountain (words in bulletin)
Scripture Reading: Mark 9: 2-9
Sermon: Memories
Hymn of Response: # 573 Strong Peaceful Man of Galilee
Benediction
Leading Us in Worship
Message Carol O.
Worship Leader Dalton J.
Scripture reading Mark C.
Solo Don B.
Song Leader Bonnie W.
Musicians Jessica M. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters Vic G., Bethany W.
Zoom Host Mike D.
A/V Technician Roger H.
February Hymn of the Month: VT #573 Strong, Peaceful Man of Galilee
Adult Discussion Group:
This Sunday we will be discussing an article from Canadian Mennonite. If you would like to receive emails regarding what’s happening in our class, please contact Bonnie.
Scripture Reading
Mark 9:2-9 (NIV)
The Transfiguration
2 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. 3 His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. 4 And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus.
5 Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 6 (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.)
7 Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!”
8 Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.
9 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them orders not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
THE MOUNTAIN
How bitter-sweet to be here on this mountain,
high up above the troubles of this world;
to leave behind the clamour of the needy crowd;
to be at last alone with our dear Lord!
And God’s true light expunges every shadow –
there is no doubt up here in this high place –
we see the glory of our God in Jesus;
see now that holy, holy light upon His face.
We long to stay up here upon this mountain;
How good it is to be here with our Lord.
To bask here in the light of God’s great beauty,
kneel at His feet and soak up every word.
O, hear His call: “Come, gather all my faithful!”
Come, let His word shine in your hearts unveiled.
Oh! to go now to heaven like Elijah!
Oh that this holy, holy vision would not pale!
How bitter-sweet to be here on this mountain,
for well we know the valley waits below;
Our fellow trav’lers wait for news from mountain tops,
to share with us the joy that we now know.
They need to know that Jesus is the Saviour,
He is the light that shines for all the world.
and we will serve Him in the darkest valley
We will proclaim, proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord!.
—words written by Brenton Prigge – South African Methodist Minister
DANFORTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sign up for our weekly prayer list
You can receive by email a list of items shared each Sunday for prayer in our worship service.
Simply send Bonnie (danforthmennonitechurch@gmail.com) an email asking to be added to the email distribution list.
We respect people’s privacy. Only first names and last initials are mentioned in the email and the email is not to be forwarded.
Please save the date for the GTA Mennonite Festival AGM
April 7, 5 pm.
Rouge Valley Mennonite Church.
Details to follow.
We’re back after an extended Christmas break
Ladies Walking group
On Tuesday, February 13 at 10:30 am (weather permitting), we will be at Greenvale Park. Take Kingston Road to Celeste Drive (which is about halfway between Scarborough Gold Club Road and Galloway. Go north on Celeste Drive. Turn left on to Greenvale Terrace. Follow it around to the parking area.
An email will go out on Monday February 12 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
February 18
Speaker John E.
Worship leader Cindy R.
Song Leader Ed F.
Musicians Roger H. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters Dalton & Carol J.
ZOOM host Bonnie W.
A/V Tech Murray L.
February 25
Speaker John E.
Worship leader Mike D.
Song Leader Sue S.
Musicians Jessica M. (piano), Ray W. (tuba)
Greeters Dalton & Carol J.
ZOOM host Bonnie W.
A/V Tech Fazal S.
WIDER CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome the Stranger-GTA is asking for prayers for the successful immigration interview for the Bayene family which we are sponsoring. They are now living as refugees in South Africa. The first interview resulted in a rejection. Our lawyer was able to arrange for an appeal which will be held on February 29. Please pray for success in this interview.
A note from Peter Haresnape… Wed March 6 - 'Beyond Polarized Kvetching', a workshop on helpful conversations about controversial topics, hosted by TUMC's Mission & Service Committee. Join Lia and Emily as they share insights coming from their own advocacy for Palestine among their Jewish and Israeli family members. Part 2 is March 20. Come at 6pm for a simple soup supper, workshop is 7-9pm. Please register at this link: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/toronto-united-mennonite-church/events/beyond-polarized-kvetching/#overview Note - this is not an event to discuss or debate Israeli and Palestinian issues. Participants are welcome to bring their own perspectives, but the focus of the event is developing tools for healthy discussions.
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
February
10 Men’s breakfast
13 Ladies walking group – Greenvale park
20 Ladies walking group
24 Messy Church
27 Ladies walking group
Wider Church
February
10 Mennonite New Life celebration
24 Coldest Night of the Year walk
March
6 Beyond Polarized Kvetching workshop
20 Be3yond Polarized Kvetching workshop Part 2