Sunday, May 13, 2018 11:00 am – Mother’s Day

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ORDER OF SERVICEPlease ensure that all personal electronic devices are turned off. Nursery care is available.

THE APPROACHPRELUDE

Prelude in G Major J.S. Bach ... Stephen Boda, organ

PROCESSIONAL HYMN PLEASE STAND

No. 399 “God, Whose Love Is Reigning o’er Us” Lauda Anima

CALL TO WORSHIPMinster: We joyfully gather for our worship celebration on this Christian

Family Sunday, when we honour our mothers, asking that you would bless our mothers, families and church family with the light of your love.

All: With Christians through the ages, may we ever remember Jesus is the Shepherd and Guardian of our souls.

Choir: We pray that you would bless us with the gift of the Holy Spirit, so that we will live out our faith in our homes and families.

Minister: Blessed is the home when God is there and love fills every heart.All sing: Would you bless our homes and families,

Source of life who calls us here; in our world of stress and tension teach us love that conquers fear. Help us learn to love each other with a love that constant stays; teach us when we face our troubles, love’s expressed in many ways. (No. 556, v.1)

PRAYER OF APPROACH PLEASE BE SEATED

PRAYER OF CONFESSION SAY TOGETHER O gracious and loving God, we lift up our hearts in thanksgiving that you have called Christian families to proclaim the faith that is ours. On this day when we honour our mothers and grandmothers, we confess that there are times when we take those closest to us for granted, and are unappreciative of the depth of loving care that fills our lives with joy. Where there is dissention, we ask that you bring us together, where there are struggles in relationships, grant us peace, and when we ourselves are at fault, teach us your ways. We pray that as we celebrate Mother’s Day, you will pour out the gifts of the Spirit upon us, so that we will be empowered to be your faithful people, through Jesus Christ our risen Lord, your beloved Son. Amen.

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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. 341 v. 1 Crusaders’ HymnFairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature, O thou of God to earth come down: thee will I cherish, thee will I honour, thou my soul’s glory, joy, and crown.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

MINUTE MESSAGELast Night of the Proms ... Christopher Wilson

THE WORD OF GODMINISTRY OF MUSIC

“The Lord Bless You and Keep You” Rutter ... Voce Unite, Choir SchoolThe Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you. To shine upon you and be gracious. And be gracious unto you. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord lift His countenance upon you, and give you peace, and give you peace!

SCRIPTURE READINGLuke 7:36-50 ... Chris DiazOne of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and took his place at the table. And a woman in the city, who was a sinner, having learned that he was eating in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster jar of ointment. She stood behind him at his feet, weeping, and began to bathe his feet with her tears and to dry them with her hair. Then she continued kissing his feet and anointing them with the ointment. Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw it, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would have known who and what kind of woman this is who is touching him—that she is a sinner.” Jesus spoke up and said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” “Teacher,” he replied, “Speak.” “A certain creditor had two debtors; one owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. When they could not pay, he canceled the debts for both of them. Now which of them will love him more?” Simon answered, “I suppose the one for whom he canceled the greater debt.” And Jesus said to him, “You have judged rightly.” Then turning toward the woman, he said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave me no water for my feet, but she has bathed my feet with her tears and dried them with her hair. You gave me no kiss, but from the time I came in she has not stopped kissing my feet. You did not anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with ointment. Therefore, I tell you, her sins, which were many, have been forgiven; hence she has shown great love. But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.” Then he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” But those who were at the

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table with him began to say among themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” And he said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”.

HYMN OF PREPARATION PLEASE STANDNo. 232 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You” v. 1 & 2 Hymn to Joy

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.)

HYMN OF PREPARATION PLEASE STANDNo. 232 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You” v. 3 & 4 Hymn to Joy

SERMON“Gems in the garage sale” The Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling

THE RESPONSEPASTORAL PRAYER

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

OFFERING

OFFERTORY ANTHEM“O, Clap Your Hands” Vaughan Williams ... Sanctuary ChoirO, clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph, all ye people. For the Lord most high, for the lord is most awesome, a great King over all the earth. Shout unto God with a voice of triumph.

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.

CLOSING HYMNNo. 236 “Now Thank We All Our God” Nun Danket

THE BENEDICTION

CHORAL AMENNo. 966 Dresden

POSTLUDEAlla Hornpipe G.F. Handel ... Stephen Boda, organ

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NEXT WEEK:

SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2018 – PENTECOST (11:00 AM SERVICE ONLY)

The Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling preaching: “A party for pluralists”

from Acts 2:1-13

SPRING CONGREGATIONAL VISITSElders, if you haven’t already, please pick up your kits in the Volunteer Office.

TEMC’S 18TH ANNUAL

GOLF TOURNAMENTTUESDAY, MAY 15

☼ 18 holes + dinner ☼ 9 holes + dinner ☼ Dinner only

Register at temc.ca/golf

Contact Nancy Shepherd for more information: nancyshepherd@temc.ca

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, please call The Rev. Dr. Jean Hunnisett, at 416-925-8494, ext. 232.

IN MEMORIAMIn memory of Eileen Coulton a donation has been made to the Minister’s Discretionary Fund by Joanne Leatch.

IN HONOURIn honour of our dear Grandma & Mom, Barbara Ritchie, a donation has been made to the General Fund by Heather, Courtney, Connor and Taylor Walton.

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SIGNS OF SUMMER ANNUAL PICNIC JUNE 10 – 12 TO 2 pm (RAIN OR SHINE)

You don’t want to miss our annual picnic. There will be a bouncy castle, games and great food!

BaptismSunday, June 10Baptism Sunday is June 10. If you are interested in baptism for yourself or your child, please contact: sonyaswainsbury@temc.ca or 416-925-8494 x 224. There will be a baptism preparation session on Sunday June 3 at 12:15 pm.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – HERO CENTRAL: August 27-31 / 9:00 am – 12:00 pm / COST: FREE!

Come and discover your strength in God. The program includes games, crafts, story time, science room, fun activities and snacks. For children from Kindergarten to Grade 6.Email nupurjames@temc.ca for more information

THINKING OF JOINING US? NEW MEMBER SUNDAY - JUNE 17Have you been attending TEMC for a while? Have you considered joining the congregation? Our next Reception of New Members’ Sunday is June 17, with an orientation session scheduled for Thursday, June 7 at 7:00 pm. If you are interested, contact sonyaswainsbury@temc.ca or 416-925-8494 x 224.

CLOTHING DONATIONSDonations of clothing for local charities may be left at the volunteer office or with one of the sextons. Also, our refugee family could use girls spring and summer clothing sizes 7 to 12.

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A NEW CREED

We are not alone, we live in God’s world.

We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit.

We trust in God.We are called to be the Church: to celebrate God’s presence, to live with respect in Creation, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope.

In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us.We are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

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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

New Beginnings Grief Group - Tuesdays, 12:00 PM

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

Body Movement Classes - Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:30 AM

Heart N Hands Together - alternate Tuesdays, 1 PMBadminton - Wednesdays, 10:00 AM

Soul Movers Run/Walk Group - Wednesdays, 5:30 PM

Childrens Choir Rehearsals - Wednesdays, 5:30 PM

Men’s Group - Thursdays, 7:00 AM

Sprint Lunch - Thursdays, 12:00 PM

Adult Choir - Rehearsals Thursdays, 6:30 PM

AA - Meetings Thursdays, 8:00 PM

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

The MAY Food of the Month donation is MACARONI AND CHEESE (KRAFT DINNER). Visit us at our website info@cothfoodbank.ca for more information or to donate. On behalf of the clients, volunteers at the COTH Food Bank, thank you for your support.

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THIS WEEK’S OPPORTUNITIESAB Allan Beattie Room; AT Wilder 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

TODAY, May 1310:45 am Infant & toddler care - NR 11:00 am Worship service - NA 11:15 am Sunday School - EC/CR/CC/SR/MO

Monday, May 149:30 am Painting Group - WH 6:00 pm Food Bank - DH 7:00 pm Refugee Support Committee - AB

Tuesday, May 159:30 am Women’s Fitness - AB 12:00 pm New Beginnings Grief Group - BR

Wednesday, May 169:30 am Whole Body Movement - AB 10:00 am Badminton - AU 10:00 am Food Bank - DH 10:30 am Prayer Group - CR 5:30 pm Soul Movers - AT

Thursday, May 177:00 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 6:30 pm Youth Alpha - AB 8:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous - AU

Friday, May 189:30 am Whole Body Movement - AB

STEWARDSHIP The committed financial support of our donors is vital to the ongoing ministry of TEMC. Please consider making your contributions on a pre-authorized monthly basis by bank transfer or VISA. For more information, please contact Nancy Shepherd, 416-925-8494, ext. 233 in the Church Finance Office.

REFUGEE SUPPORT COMMITTEE Our vibrant team of committed individuals is always happy to welcome new members! Please contact Martin Tomlinson (Martin.Tomlinson1987@gmail.com, 416.949.8993 - evenings) if you would be interested in learning more and possibly participating in the work of the committee.

GARAGE SALE THANK YOUMany thanks to all the volunteers who sorted, priced, sold and provided security for our Garage Sale, as well as to everyone who donated their treasures. We raised $15,000 for the General Fund of the Church and Community Outreach Projects.

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 Pastoral Care: The Rev. Dr. Jean Hunnisett, x 232, jeanhunnisett@temc.ca

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

Director of Property Management: Art Belanger, x 226, artbelanger@temc.ca

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

Director of Music: 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

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

Senior Officer: Robert Edmison

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

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.

• This service is broadcast at 11 a.m. on CHIN 1540 AM and at 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. Clothing United donations (men’s casual clothing and footwear) can be left with one of the sextons.