May 20, 2012 - Ascension / Healing / Reconciliation Sunday
RDER OF WORSHIP
We Draw Near to God
Prelude
Welcome
Call to Worship
Hymn: 267 Rejoice the Lord is king
Prayers of Approach & Confession & Assuranceof Pardon
The Lord's Prayer: 831
Hymn: 265 Hail the day that sees Christ rise
We Listen to God's Word
The Written Word of God read by: Margaret Black
Psalm 1 OT 489 (See across page)
New Testament Acts I: 1-11 (NT 241)
Gospel: John 17: 6-19 (NT 118)
Prayer Hymn: 507Break thou the bread of life
Sermon “Things are looking up”
Ascription of Glory
Anthem: “Christ has no body now but yours”
We Respond to God
Announcements
We present our gifts to God
Doxology: 830 & Prayer of Dedication
Hymn: 270 The head that once was crowned with thorns
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Closing Hymn: 274 Crown Him with many crowns
Choral Benediction All Hail King Jesus
Congregation and choir(see insert)
Blessing and Choral Amen
Organ Postlude
R Blessed are thosewho do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread,or sit in the seat of scoffers;
but their delight is in the law of the Lord,
and on his law they meditate day and night.
They are like trees planted by streams of water,
which yield their fruit in its season,and their leaves do not wither.
In all that they do, they flourish.R
The wicked are not so,but are like chaff that the wind drives away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous;
for the Lord watches over the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish.R
A cordial welcome is extended to our visitors this morning.
Ushers: Joyce Ostler, Eugene Bourque
Ushers Next week:Joe & Anna Subrata
Our Fellowship hosts: Lorna White, Gloria Cuthbertson
Hosts next week: Fred & Linda Hart, Isabell Bunting
Iona Announcements
Baby Shower Michael Biggs and Jac Elston are expecting their first child (a boy) in early July. Kelsey, Christie & Linda are organizing a baby shower after church on Sunday, May 27 in the upper lounge. Lunch will be provided. All are welcome. Please sign the list on the bulletin board.
Father Matthias Der will be leaving St Christopher’s and the Tri-Church at the end of June to take up a new ministry at the Cathedral in Hong Kong. There will be a farewell dinner held on June 24, 6:00 pm at Regal Chinese Cuisine and Banquet Hall(1571 Sandhurst Circle, Scarborough). Tickets are $32. ($10 for children) and are available from Jim Biggs until June 5. Hopefully we can have a good sized group attend from Iona.
Tri-Church Announcements
The food cupboard is in need of replenishing again. Macaroni and sauces, tins of meat/tuna, fruit, soup, vegetables,crackers, cookies are most appreciated
TCW saysthank you to everyone who came out in support of the TCW Commemorative Service this past Tuesday.
Tri-Church Bible Study on “Biblical Covenants” continues on Thursday afternoon May 24 from 1:30 - 3:00 pm in the Fellowship Room, led by the Rev.Victor Li.
The Tri-Church outdoor service is Sunday, June 3 at 10:30 am. Iona is asked to bring sandwiches for the fellowship following the service. There will also be a basket set out to help defray the costs.
Ravel Board meets Wednesday, May 30 at 7:30 pm.
Mission Capsule
MISSION TRIP: Taiwan
Our gifts to Presbyterians Sharing help connect people in Canada with long-term mission partners. In November 2011, 11 people from across Canada travelled to see first-hand the mission work of The Presbyterian Church in Taiwan (PCT). Journeying through Taiwan from north to south, the group visited theological colleges, hospitals, schools and churches of the PCT. Everywhere they went they heard stories of deep faith and experienced incredible hospitality and generosity. PCC leader Heather Chappell says, “It is good to find a place to call home on the other side of the world. Thanks be to God for this amazing and humbling experience.” Let us pray for our partner church in Taiwan as it is a living example of God’s grace.
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PWS&D
An education program for students in India is making sure kids not only get into the classroom, but have after-school support to help with homework and ensure they succeed in their studies!
Community News
Don Valley Refugee Resettlers is hosting a Benefit Concert on Saturday, May 26 at 7:30pm atNorthminsterUnitedChurch, 255 Finch Avenue West.
(Block east of Bathurst). (parking behind the Church)
"The Heritage Singers" and Friends will be performing.
Tickets: $15.00 (children $5.00)
Refreshments after the performance
Rita Hiorth has tickets: 416-223-7758
IONAPRESBYTERIANCHURCH
1080 Finch Avenue East, North York, OntarioM2J 2X2
E-mail: Web Page:
Minister: Rev. James F. Biggs Church: (416) 494-2442
Home: (905) 428- 0505 Jim’s Cell: (905) 709-0642
Director of Music: Robert Williams
May 20, 2012
Ascension Sunday
Healing and Reconciliation Sunday