Sunday, March 17, 2019 – Lent II 9:15 a.m. (pages 2-5)

11:00 a.m. (pages 6-8)

A Place for Life

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9:15 ORDER OF SERVICEPlease turn off all electronic devices. Nursery care is available.

These services are live streamed (a live video presentation)

PRELUDE“O Come to the Altar”Are you hurting and broken within Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin Jesus is calling Have you come to the end of yourself Do you thirst for a drink from the well Jesus is callingChorus: O come to the altar The Father’s arms are open wide Forgiveness was bought with The precious blood of Jesus ChristLeave behind your regrets and mistakes Come today there’s no reason to wait Jesus is calling Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy From the ashes a new life is born Jesus is callingOh what a Savior Isn’t he wonderful Sing alleluia Christ is risen Bow down before him For he is Lord of all Sing alleluia Christ is risenBear your cross as you wait for the crown Tell the world of the treasure you’ve found

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

MINUTE MESSAGEChurches on the Hill Food Drive ... Ken Burns

CONGREGATIONAL SONG PLEASE STAND SING TOGETHER

“10,000 Reasons Bless the Lord”Chorus: Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before, O my soul I’ll worship Your holy name

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The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning It’s time to sing Your song again Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me Let me be singing when the evening comes ChorusYou’re rich in love, and You’re slow to anger Your name is great, and Your heart is kind For all Your goodness I will keep on singing Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find ChorusAnd on that day when my strength is failing The end draws near and my time has come Still my soul will sing Your praise unending Ten thousand years and then forevermore Chorus x 2Jesus, I’ll worship Your holy name Lord, I’ll worship Your holy name Sing like never before, O my soul I’ll worship Your holy name Jesus, I’ll worship Your holy name

OPENING PRAYER PLEASE REMAIN STANDING

THE LORD’S PRAYER SAY TOGETHER

SONG OF GATHERING PLEASE STAND SING TOGETHER(We invite the children to come up the centre aisle into the chancel.)“Amazing Grace” (My Chains Are Gone) Amazing grace how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost but now am found Was blind but now I see‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear And grace my fears relieved How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed Chorus: My chains are gone I’ve been set free My God my Savior has ransomed me And like a flood His mercy reigns Unending love amazing graceThe Lord has promised good to me His word my hope secures He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures Chorus (x2)

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The earth shall soon dissolve like snow The sun forbear to shine But God who called me here below Will be forever mine Will be forever mine You are forever mine

CHILDREN’S TIME PLEASE BE SEATED(Children in all departments will leave for their classes via the southeast stairs. Parents accompanying children, please return to your pews via the southeast stairs.)

SONG OF GATHERING (INSTRUMENTAL)(We invite the congregation to take a moment of reflection as the children leave for Sunday School.)“Amazing Grace” (My Chains Are Gone)

MINISTRY OF MUSIC CHOIR ONLY

“He Never Said A Mumbalin’ Word” Larson ... Chamber ChoirThey crucified my Lord, and he never said a mumbalin’ word; they crucified my Lord, and he never said a mumbalin’ word. Not a word, not a word, not a word. They nailed him to a tree, and he never said a mumbalin’ word; they nailed him to a tree, they pierced him in the side, and he never said a mumbalin’ word; they pierced him in the side, the blood came trickalin’ down, and he never said a mumbalin’ word; the blood came trickalin’ down, he bowed his head and died, and he never said a mumbalin’ word; he bowed his head and died, and he never said a mumbalin’ word.

SCRIPTURE Matthew 26:57-64 ... Pamela Ritchie Levitt

Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas the high priest, in whose house the scribes and the elders had gathered. But Peter was fol-lowing him at a distance, as far as the courtyard of the high priest; and go-ing inside, he sat with the guards in order to see how this would end. Now the chief priests and the whole council were looking for false testimony against Jesus so that they might put him to death, but they found none, though many false witnesses came forward. At last two came forward and said, “This fellow said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and to build it in three days.’” The high priest stood up and said, “Have you no answer? What is it that they testify against you?” But Jesus was silent. Then the high priest said to him, “I put you under oath before the living God, tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God.” Jesus said to him, “You have said so. But I tell you, From now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

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SERMON”A Deafening Silence”

The Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling

PASTORAL PRAYER

OFFERTORY

OFFERTORY SONG CHOIR ONLY “Invocation” Dilworth ... Chamber ChoirLord, send your anointing to this place. Lord, send us your mercy and your grace. Send us your love, let it rain from above. Hear our prayer today. Send us your peace so that all pain will cease. Hear our prayer today.

CLOSING SONG PLEASE STAND SING TOGETHER “Amazing Love” Chris TomlinI’m forgiven ‘cause You were forsaken I’m accepted, You were condemned I am alive and well, Your spirit is within me ‘Cause You died and rose againI’m forgiven ‘cause You were forsaken I’m accepted, You were condemned I am alive and well, Your spirit is within me ‘Cause You died and rose againAmazing love, how can it be? That You, my King would die for me? Amazing love, I know its true It’s my joy to honor You In all I do, I honor YouYou are my King. You are my King You are my King. You are my King

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE INSTRUMENTAL “Amazing Love” Chris Tomlin

Contemporary BandBass: Mark Godfrey, Guitar: Noel Di Tosto, Piano: Elaine Choi,

Cello: Bryan Holt, Trumpet: Craig Thompson, Drums: Etienne Levesque, Vocal: Sabine Ndalamba, Olivia LaPointe, David Michael Moote

CCLI: 2792602

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11:00 AM – ORDER OF SERVICEPlease turn off all electronic devices. Nursery care is available.

These services are live streamed (a live video presentation)

THE APPROACHPRELUDE

“Elevation” Léon Boëllmann ... Stephen Boda, organ

PROCESSIONAL HYMN PLEASE STAND

No. 112 “O God, How We Have Wandered” Lancashire

CALL TO WORSHIP Minister: This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice in all that God has

given. All: We come as those hungry, to feed on God’s word. Minister: Indeed, we also come as those thirsty, to drink in Christ’s love. All: Yes! We come as the faithful to worship our compassionate

God.Minister: This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice in all that God

has given.All sing: This is the day, this is the day

that the Lord has made, that the Lord has made. We will rejoice, we will rejoice and be glad in it, and be glad in it. This is the day that the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made. (tune: This is the Day)

PRAYER OF APPROACH PLEASE BE SEATED

PRAYER OF CONFESSION SAY TOGETHER

When we want to rejoice, but our spirits feel sullied by our bent to selfishness, forgive us. When our hearts are willing, but our minds are confused by the world in which we live, forgive us. When our souls are thirsty, but we drink the water that so easily turns bitter, forgive us. May we seek your face in a world that passes you by; may we hear your voice in a world inwardly focused on its own voice; may we know your compassionate mercy and share it on our journey this and every day.

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KYRIE SING TOGETHERLord have mercy upon us; Christ have mercy upon us; Lord have mercy upon us.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

DOXOLOGY PLEASE STANDNo. 223 v.3 St. DenioWe praise you for Jesus, our Master and Lord, the might of his Spirit, the truth of his word, his comfort in sorrow, his patience in pain, the faith sure and steadfast that Jesus shall reign.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

MINUTE MESSAGEChurches on the Hill Food Drive ... Ken Burns

THE WORD OF GODMINISTRY OF MUSIC

“He Never Said A Mumbalin’ Word” Larson ... Sanctuary ChoirThey crucified my Lord, and he never said a mumbalin’ word; they crucified my Lord, and he never said a mumbalin’ word. Not a word, not a word, not a word. They nailed him to a tree, and he never said a mumbalin’ word; they nailed him to a tree, they pierced him in the side, and he never said a mumbalin’ word; they pierced him in the side, the blood came trickalin’ down, and he never said a mumbalin’ word; the blood came trickalin’ down, he bowed his head and died, and he never said a mumbalin’ word; he bowed his head and died, and he never said a mumbalin’ word.

SCRIPTURE READINGMatthew 26:57-64 ... Patrick Devine

Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas the high priest, in whose house the scribes and the elders had gathered. But Peter was fol-lowing him at a distance, as far as the courtyard of the high priest; and go-ing inside, he sat with the guards in order to see how this would end. Now the chief priests and the whole council were looking for false testimony against Jesus so that they might put him to death, but they found none, though many false witnesses came forward. At last two came forward and said, “This fellow said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and to build it in three days.’” The high priest stood up and said, “Have you no answer? What is it that they testify against you?” But Jesus was silent. Then the high priest said to him, “I put you under oath before the living God, tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God.” Jesus said to him, “You have said so. But I

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tell you, From now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

HYMN OF PREPARATION PLEASE STANDNo. 120 “O Jesus, I Have Promised” Day of Rest

SERMON”A Deafening Silence”

The Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling

THE RESPONSEPASTORAL PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER SAY TOGETHER (VOICES UNITED, P. 921)

OFFERING

OFFERTORY ANTHEM“Teach Me, O Lord” Attwood ... Sanctuary ChoirTeach me O Lord the way of thy statutes and I shall keep it unto the end.

PRESENTATION OF THE OFFERING PLEASE STANDNo. 541 Old 100thPraise God from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures high and low; give thanks to God in love made known: Creator, Word, and Spirit, One.

RECESSIONAL HYMNNo. 256 “O God Beyond All Praising” Thaxted

BENEDICTION

CHORAL AMENNo. 969 Kriewald

POSTLUDE“Arrival of the Queen of Sheba” G.F. Handel ... Stephen Boda, organ

SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2019 – LENT III9:15 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service

11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service The Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling preaching

“So we’re smarter than God?” from 1 Corinthians 3: 10-23

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NOTICE OF FILMING/LIVE STREAMINGPlease note that services are considered to be public events – unless otherwise stated – and you are choosing to enter a space where your image and/or voice may be captured as part of event proceedings that may be made public as part of a broadcast, webcast, or publication (online and in print). We make every effort to ensure your personal information is kept and used in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). If you have any questions please contact sonyaswainsbury@temc.ca.

PARENTS’ LOUNGEHi parents. We’re so glad you and your family are worshipping with us this morning. For your convenience, we have a staffed nursery upstairs so that you can have an hour to yourself to worship. We know that young children would sometimes rather stay with their parents, and that’s perfectly fine too. We also have a TV set up in our second floor Reception Room with room for restless legs to run around and comfortable sofas for you to sit on with your crying/nursing/tired little ones while you listen to the sermon and watch the service via livestream.Please speak with one of the ushers for more information.

Please join us for coffee at 10:15 a.m. in the Allan Beattie Room.

New or just visiting our church this morning? Be sure to grab a yellow “Welcome” mug for your tea or coffee.

Connect Café

STEPHEN MINISTERSPEER GROUP: TODAY – 12:00 pm in the Seminar Room Special presentation: fraud and scams.

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Handel’s Messiah Concert & lecture series

You know it as a great Christmas tradition, or the Hallelujah Chorus sung on Easter Sunday, but there is so much more to Handel’s well-known oratorio.

During Lent, we will study Part 2 of Messiah focusing on the Passion of Christ.

Each session includes an exploration of the theology Handel presents through the lyrics, and a demonstration of how the music highlights this theology.

Sundays, March 17 & 24 – 2:00 PM lecture/recital format

Sunday, April 7 – 4:00 pm Messiah Part 2

with chamber orchestra

tickets $15 at the door

In collaboration with the University of Toronto Faculty of Music.

A PLACE FOR LIFE 230 st. clair avenue west toronto, on m4v 1r5 416-925-5977 / www.temc.ca

TIMOTHY EATON MEMORIAL CHURCH

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FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 21We invite you to give a donation for flowers in memory or honour of a loved one. The flowers will grace the chancel during worship celebrations on Easter Sunday. Afterward, they will be delivered to members with special needs. Donation Order forms are available online and in the literature racks. Please fill out separate forms for each memorial and return the completed forms to the volunteer office with cheques payable to Timothy Eaton Memorial Church (memo line: Festival of Flowers) by Sunday, April 14. We suggest a donation of $20 per plant.

Order directly from our website! www.temc.ca/festival-flowers

Join us every Thursday at noon. Members of the congregation and the community (55 plus) enjoy a healthy lunch followed by entertainment. Please call SPRINT’S Community Dining Program at 416-481-6411, ext. 232 to

reserve your place. Transportation can be arranged if you are in the SPRINT area. For more information contact, The Rev. Dr. Jean Hunnisett, at 416-925-8494, ext. 232.

The MARCH Food of the Month donation is CHUNKY SOUP.Visit us at our website www.cothfoodbank.ca for more information or to donate. The Annual Food Drive dates for 2019 are Saturday, April 6 and Saturday, April 13th.

On behalf of the clients, volunteers at the COTH Foodbank, thank you for your support.

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Holy Week at TEMCSunday, April 14: Palm Sunday• 9:15 am Contemporary Worship Service and Communion featuring music by

TEMC’s contemporary band• 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service and Communion.

Thursday, April18: Maundy Thursday• Homecoming Service

1:40 pm Hymn Sing 2:00 pm Worship Service with Holy Communion, followed by afternoon tea.

Friday, April 19: Good Friday• 10:30 am Worship Service• 12:00 pm Neighbourhood Cross Walk, begins at Holy Rosary and Our Lady of

Perpetual Help and ends with a service at TEMC at 1:30 p.m.• 9:00-10:00 am, 11:30 am - 1:25 pm, & 2:00-4:00 pm – Labyrinth Walk

Sunday, April 21: Easter – Festival of Flowers• 9:15 & 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service with organ and choral music.

STEWARDSHIP The committed financial support of our donors is vital to the ongoing ministry of TEMC. Tax receipts will be generated for donations over $20. Please consider making your contributions on a pre-authorized monthly basis by bank transfer or VISA. For more information, please contact Jaclyn Didiano 416-925-8494, ext. 223 in the Church Finance Office.

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Faith

Timothy Eaton Memorial ChurchSPIRIT EXPRESS TEENS present

Produced by JAMES DOUCETTE Creative Direction by

ISABELLE SICILIANO and AKIM MILNE Musical Direction by YVONNE CHOI

Acting and Vocal Coaching by BEN FALLIS and ERIC DAY

Stage Management by REBECCA WOOLGAR

EVENING SHOWS at 7:00 PM Thursday, April 25

Friday, April 26 Saturday, April 27

MATINEE SHOW at 2:00 PM Sunday, April 28

Poster by Rebecca Woolgar

Music by ALAN MENKEN

Book by JANUS CERCONE

and WARREN LEIGHT

Lyrics by GLEN SLATER

Leap

Leap of Faith is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

www.MTIShows.com

Based on the motion picture, “Leap of Faith,” produced by Paramount Pictures Corporation and written by Janus Cercone.

Located at TEMC 230 St. Clair Ave. West Tickets are $25, $15 for students!

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BEQUESTSA bequest to the church in your will is a powerful gift. It provides the means for you to make a huge difference in the on-going life and future of our church. For more information, please contact Nancy Shepherd, 416-925-8494, ext. 233 in the Church Finance Office.

We are glad you’ve joined us to worship. It is our hope that you will find the presence of God and Christian fellowship here today.

There is something for everybody at TEMC. Below you will see a list of current programs. For more information about a specific program, speak to anyone on staff, they’d be happy to help you get involved.

TEMC Painting Group - Mondays, 9:30 am

Women’s Fitness - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 am

Alpha Bible Study - Tuesdays, 9:45 am

Support Group - Tuesdays, 12:00 pm

Heart N Hands Together - alternate Tuesdays, 1:00 pm

Badminton - Wednesdays, 10:00 am

Prayer Group - Wednesdays, 1:30 pm

Bible Study - Wednesdays, 7:00 pm

Childrens Choir Rehearsals - Wednesdays, 5:30 pm

Book Club - 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm

Men’s Group - Thursdays, 7:00 am

Youth Alpha - alternate Thursdays, 6:30 pm

SPRINT Lunch - Thursdays, 12:00 pm

Adult Choir Rehearsal - Thursdays, 6:30 pm

AA Meetings - Thursdays, 8:00 pm

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TODAY, March 179:15 am Worship service - NA 9:15 am Infant & toddler care - NR 9:30 am Children’s Church School: Kindergarten - CC Primary dept. - CC Junior dept. - SR 10:15 am Coffee hour - AB 10:45 am Infant & toddler care - NR 11:00 am Worship service - NA 12:00 pm Stephen Ministry Peer Group - SR 2:00 pm Messiah Lecture Series - NA

Monday, March 189:30 am Painting Group - WA 6:00 pm Food Bank - DH

Tuesday, March 199:30 am Women`s Fitness - AB 9:30 am Staff Metting - MO 9:45 am Alpha Bible Study - CR 12:00 pm Support Group - BR

Wednesday, March 2010:00 am Food Bank - DH 10:30 am Badminton - AU 1:30 pm Prayer Group - CR 5:30 pm Choir School - MR 7:00 pm Spirit Express - AUThursday, March 217:00 am Men’s Group - CR 9:30 am Women`s Fitness - AB 12:00 pm SPRINT Lunch - AU 6:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal - MR/NA 8:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous - AU

THIS WEEK’S OPPORTUNITIESAB Allan Beattie Room; AT Atrium; AU Auditorium; BR Board Room;

CC Creativity Centre; CR Conference Room; DH Dunvegan Hall; EC East Chapel LR Lawson Room; MO Minister’s Outer Office; MR Music Room; NA Nave;

NR Nursery Room; RR Reception Room; SG Sanctuary Guild Room; SR Seminar Room; WA West Assembly Hall; WC West Chapel; YR Youth Room

IN MEMORIAMIn loving memory of Cedric E. Ritchie, a donation has been made to the General Fund by his daughter Heather Walton and his grandchildren Courtney, Connor, and Taylor Walton.In memory of Ross Howat a donation has been made to the General Fund by Marjorie Howat & family.

SPIRIT EXPRESSThe teens of Spirit Express are working hard on this years production “Leap of Faith”. We are always looking for more volunteers. If you have an interest in building sets, helping with costumes, or ticket/concession sales please contact: spirit.express.temc@gmail.com.SPEX WILL BE HOSTING A FUN AFTERNOON OF TRIVIA!! Come join the teens of Spirit Express on March 31st from 12:30-2:00pm in the auditorium for a fun afternoon of trivia, snacks, refreshments and musical theatre entertainment. All in support of this years production! Buy your tickets at the door or at coffee hour.

Worship Information:• Nursery staff care for infants and children up to age four during the

worship service. The nursery and Sunday School rooms are located on the third floor, off the northeast balcony. Classes are held for children from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 6 during the 9:15 service.

• Text-only hymnals and assistive hearing devices are available in the narthex. Wheelchair access is through the northwest entrance.

• The 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. services are live-streamed at www.temc.ca/worship/live-broadcast and audio broadcast at 11 a.m. on CHIN 1540 AM and www.temc.ca. Printed copies of recent sermons are available in the narthex, and outside the volunteer office and Seminar Room.

• Donations to the Churches-on-the-Hill food bank may be left in the designated bins in the narthex.

Timothy Eaton Memorial Church The United Church of Canada

230 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON M4V 1R5 Phone: 416-925-5977 • Voice Mail: 416-925-8494 • Fax: 416-925-0084

Internet: www.temc.ca • Sextons’ cell: 416-804-2404, email: sexton@temc.ca

Senior Minister: The Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling, x 234, andrewstirling@temc.ca

Minister of Congregational Life & Membership Development: The Rev. Lorraine Diaz, x 222, lorrainediaz@temc.ca

Minister of Pastoral Care: The Rev. Chris Miller, x 247, chrismiller@temc.ca

Principal Organist: Stephen Boda, x 225, stephenboda@temc.ca

Director of Music: Dr. Elaine Choi x 227, elainechoi@temc.ca

Website Content Manager: Josh Del Rosario x 240, joshdelrosario@temc.ca

Administrative Coordinator: Jaclyn Didiano, x 223, jaclyndidiano@temc.ca

Director of Children & Youth Ministries: Nupur James, x 228, nupurjames@temc.ca

Director of Property Management: Michael Loo, x 226, michaelloo@temc.ca

Manager, Financial Services: Mary Ellen Moore, x 237, maryellenmoore@temc.ca

Senior Director, Finance & Administration: Nancy Shepherd, x 233, nancyshepherd@temc.ca

Manager, Communications: Sonya Swainsbury, x 224, sonyaswainsbury@temc.ca

Minister Emeritus: The Rev. Dr. Jean Hunnisett, x 232, jeanhunnisett@temc.ca

Senior Officer: Roger Rowan

Wedding Coordinator: Joanne Leatch, x 230, joanneleatch@temc.ca