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We hope that you will find in the Worship Service food for faith and a doorway to God. Metropolitan is an Affirming Congregation. We welcome people of all sexual orientations to worship and minister among us.

Sunday, July 29, 2012

CARILLON PRELUDE (10:30 a.m. outside) (program available outside) ORGAN PRELUDE OPENING HYMN: #651 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah INVITATION TO WORSHIP One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. One: Let us pray. (all seated) PRAYER OF APPROACH AND CONFESSION SILENCE FOR PRIVATE PRAYER KYRIE ELEISON (All) #68 More Voices ASSURANCE OF PARDON ACT OF PRAISE (All) #59 More Voices Yoruba song (Nigeria)
Alleluia, praise to God (twice); Praises, high praises we bring you, O God. Alleluia praise to God. Songs of joy sing out to God. (twice) Dancing and singing, we praise you, O God. Songs of joy sing out to God. Beat the drums, sing out to God (twice). Praises, high praises, we bring you, O God. Beat the drums, sing out to God. A CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM: Isabelle Maria Kruger, child of William Kruger and Ranjita Kruger

Cwm Rhondda

Guarani song, arr. Sosa

O God have mercy, O God have mercy, O God have mercy, have mercy on us.

CHORAL RESPONSE Shall We Gather By the River READINGS 2 Samuel 11:1-15; Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21

Sarah Moore

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Thanks be to God. HYMN #348 O Love, How Deep SERMON KNOWING TO SAY ENOUGH The Rev. Dr. John Joseph Mastandrea Puer Nobis

PEACE GREETING One: The peace of Christ be with you always. All: And also with you. One: Let us greet one another with the peace of Christ.

 (indicates a congregational response- please stand as you are able)

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH We are not alone, we live in Gods 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 Gods 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OUR COMMON LIFE OFFERING OF OUR LIFE AND WORK OFFERTORY SOLO Sarah Moore, soprano Abide With Me A Song For Anything Charles Ives

THE OFFERTORY HYMN #518 verse 3

Forest Green With gratitude and humble trust we bring our best to you, Not just to serve your cause, but share your love with neighbours too. O God, who gave yourself to us in Jesus Christ, your son, Help us to give ourselves each day until lifes work is done.

PRAYER OF DEDICATION GREAT THANKSGIVING One: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them up to the Lord. One: Let us give thanks to the Lord God. All: It is right to give God thanks and praise. One: Let us pray. (all seated) PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE LORDS PRAYER (all) (Voices United, p. 921) Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever and ever. Amen. CLOSING HYMN #410 This Day God Gives Me COMMISSIONING BLESSING (All) #429 (please turn toward the centre) William Wright May the blessing of God be upon you. May Gods love light all your way. May the grace of Christ enfold you and peace around you stay. May the Spirit of God dwell within you. May you live in joy each day. ORGAN POSTLUDE AND CANDLE EXTINGUISHING Bunessan

LEADING IN WORSHIP this morning are The Rev. Dr. John Joseph Mastandrea and Alice Man. Reading the lessons is Karl Griffith. The ministry of music is offered by Organist Sarah Svendsen, Sarah Moore, and Carillonneur Gerald Martindale. GREETERS are Chris Hoover at the west door, Jennifer Smith at the centre door. THE GUEST BOOK is attended by Jennifer Smith. USHERS are Muriel Griffith, Karl Griffith, Chris Hoover, and Sheldon Schultz. All are welcome to share refreshments and conversation after the service. NEXT SUNDAY: August 5 9:30 am 11:00 am Communion Service in the Founders Chapel Bread of Heaven (The Rev. Walter Ridley) Morning Service in the Sanctuary Eight Straight: Sermons to the Heart of Things 8: Grief 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a; Ephesians 4:1-16; John 6:24-35 The Rev. Dr. G. Malcolm Sinclair Sarah Svendsen, Organist

SUMMER BROCHURE: If you have already picked up your summer letter, please help yourself to our Summer Brochure in the Narthex. WELCOME TO METROPOLITAN: If you wish to receive information about our programs or would like to be part of our communications network, please call Elena at the church office at (416) 3630331 or metunited@metunited.org. OUR COMMITMENT. THEIR FUTURE. Thank you for remembering Metropolitan United Church with a gift in your estate plans. Our commitment now will benefit those who will come to us in future. For information, contact Doug Flanders (416) 769-2746; dougflanders@sympatico.ca A legacy - It's ours to leave.

SUMMER PASTORAL CARE The Rev. Dr. Malcolm Sinclair August 1 to 12. The Rev. Dr. John Joseph Mastandrea August 13 to September 9. SUMMER HOURS: Church office hours for July and August are 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. LOOKING AHEAD SAVE THE DATE for Velma Orok's 100th birthday party, Saturday August 11 Christie Gardens: 600 Melita Crescent 1pm-3pm. Please rsvp her great niece Sarah Stubbs at sarahstubbs19@hotmail.com CHRISTIAN EDUCATION for the fall. A NEW STUDY GROUP September 5, 19, 26 Wednesdays 10 am to noon in the Narthex. Exploring Migrations of the Holy by William Cavanaugh with Dr. Mastandrea. BOOK CLUB Monthly meetings have adjourned for the summer and will resume on Saturday, September 8th. As the club has been unable to accommodate new members for the past several months, consideration is being given to the formation of a second book club which would meet in the library. A meeting to discuss this will be held on Sunday, September 16th and all those interested are cordially invited to attend. For further information, please contact Maureen Maguire at (416)703-1778 after September 4th.
DIRECTORY Ministry Minister of the Congregation: The Rev. Dr. G. Malcolm Sinclair, ext. 27 Minister of Congregational Care and Development: The Rev. Dr. John Joseph Mastandrea, ext. 24 Honorary Associate: The Rev. Dr. Anne Simmonds Director of Church School: Karlos Griffith (karlosg@metunited.org) Teachers: Mykk Bashford (mykkb@metunited.org) and Johnavac Abrahams (johnavaca@metunited.org) Library: Marion Lick (library@metunited.org) Community Services Ministry Director of Community Services: Bill Chapman, ext. 22 Community Service Counselors: Doreth Brown, ext. 43, Rosanna Corvo, ext. 41 Housing and Support Worker: Rowena Hill, ext. 21 Ministry of Music Minister of Music: Dr. Patricia Wright, ext. 26 Organ Scholar: Sarah Svendsen (organscholar@metunited.org) Metropolitan Choir Lead Singers: Lesley Bouza, Gisele Kulak, Christina Stelmacovich, Alison Roy, Charles Davidson, Benjamin Stein James Baldwin, David Winegarden Conductor, Metropolitan Choristers: Dr. Patricia Wright Teacher, Metropolitan Sparklers: Sarah Svendsen Conductor, Great Heart Youth Ensemble: Benjamin Stein Director, Metropolitan Handbells: Dr. Patricia Wright Carillonneur: Gerald Martindale, Assistant Carillonneur: Roy Lee Carillonneur Emeritus: James Slater Director, Metropolitan Silver Band: Fran Harvey Administrative Ministry Director of Administration: Dr. Steve Hanson, ext. 23 Office Administrator: Wendy Sims, ext. 0/10 Bookkeeper/Membership Support: Elena Pejcinovska, ext. 29 Property Supervisor: Frank Cairns, ext. 31 Custodians: Nadan Kandiah, Vinoth Thanganadan, Puvi Kanagalingam, ext. 39/40 56 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON M5C 2Z3 Tel. 416.363.0331 Fax. 416.363.7586 Email: metunited@metunited.org Website: www.metunited.org