March 12, 2017
Sunday News
Morning Edition
VIBRANT
INCLUSIVE PROGRESSIVE
The first time I found myself at
MCC Toronto was more than a
decade ago when I visited for a
music recital with friends who are
congregants. Even then, I was well
aware of MCC Toronto's
reputation. This was the church that
pioneered same-sex marriage in
Canada and around the world. Since
then, I have also made friends with
younger folks who graduated from
the Triangle Program. I have met
people applying for refugee status
in Canada who were sponsored by
our church. I was deeply moved and
humbled by all this.
I never thought of myself as much
of a "joiner". But frankly, the idea
of a Sunday listening to music,
sharing a positive message, and
socializing with friends is quite
appealing to me. I found myself
simply showing up more often,
until it became a weekly ritual.
I like both the morning and the
evening services, but over the past
few months I've gravitated to the
evenings, which I find less crowded
and more intimate. The afterservice gatherings with other
congregants have also made for
excellent company and deeply
meaningful conversations.
I am now employed by MCC
Toronto as the IT Team Leader.
After twenty years in the IT
industry, I was close to burning out
in the for-profit world of dot-com
capitalism. Too many times I felt
like my job was just helping another
executive buy another sports car.
Since I began working here, I have
never felt so welcomed,
appreciated, and celebrated in my
entire career! And I know that what
I do actually helps us make this
world a better one.
William Porquet—MCC Toronto
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Offertory
Order of Service
Pride and Joy
The mission of Pride and
Joy is to be a joyful healing
presence for others through
music. They believe that
music is a universally
understood language
connecting people together,
regardless of any faith or
cultural differences. Music is
a gift from God, a gift that
they feel compelled to share
with others, and so this
smaller chamber choir goes
out into the community to
sing at community and
corporate events, weddings,
and funerals. Pride and Joy
has included over 25
members in its history, and
the current members have
over 450 years’ singing
experience! Pride and Joy is
thrilled to be featured on the
choir’s most recent
recording, These Old Walls,
and recently performed their
first cabaret, right here at
MCCT in 2014. They are
honoured to have received
the MCCT Vision Alive
Award in 2015. They can be
reached at
[email protected]
At the  symbol, please rise as you are able.
Welcome
Prelude
We Are Not Alone
Call To Worship
 Processional
Holy Spirit, Truth
Divine
 Opening Prayer
Anthem
A Beautiful Thing
Prayers of the
People
Sacred Readings
Lessons for Life
Challenges on the
Journey
Time of
Reconciliation
Surely The Presence
Prayer of
Reconciliation
Affirmation of
Freedom
Invitation to
Anointing
Holy Ground Medley
Be Still My Soul
 Jesus’ Prayer
Offertory
What a Wonderful
World performed by
Pride & Joy
Gathering Our Gifts
Our Journey of Faith
Holy Communion
Give Us This Day
All That We Have
In Moments Like
These
Breathe
 Benediction
Closing Song
 Closing Words
You Are The Voice
MCC Toronto Clergy
Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Brent Hawkes, C.M.
Morning Worship Pastor: Rev. Deana Dudley
Evening Worship Pastor: Rev. Sandra Morris
Alternative Worship Pastor: Rev. Carmen Llanos
First Reading
Second Reading
1 Corinthians 1: 10-12
Now I appeal to you, brothers and
sisters, by the name of our Lord
Jesus Christ, that all of you be in
agreement and that there be no
divisions among you, but that you
be united in the same mind and
the same purpose. For it has been
reported to me by Chloe’s people
that there are quarrels among you,
my brothers and sisters. What I
mean is that each of you says, “I
belong to Paul,” or “I belong to
Apollos,” or “I belong to Cephas,”
or “I belong to Christ.”
Mark 9: 38-40
Senior Pastor Transition
Update
Finally, after much planning and
anticipation, we publicly launched
the search on March 6th. We are
now inviting formal applications
for the role. The job description
and application form are
available. MCC Websites:
board.mcctoronto.com
mccchurch.org/connectnow/jobs
United Church Observer:
www.ucobserver.org/
classifieds/#Ministers
Please note that you must be a
member in good standing to vote.
John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we
saw someone casting out demons
in your name, and we tried to
stop him, because he was not
following us.” But Jesus said, “Do
not stop him; for no one who
does a deed of power in my
name will be able soon afterward
to speak evil of me. Whoever is
not against us is for us.
Town Hall Meeting
March 19, 2017 | 12:45 p.m.
Agenda:
1. Rev. Rachelle Brown on
MCC's priorities
2. Senior Pastor transition
3. 2017 budget update
4. Q & A
For Your Smiling Spirit
Typos from Church Newsletters:
“The pastor would appreciate it if
the ladies of the congregation
would lend him their electric
girdles for the pancake breakfast
next Sunday.”
Cigarette Butt Litter
Happening This Week
Grace & Gratitude (AA)
Monday| 7:30 p.m. | Triangle B
T.R.E.A.T & Greet
Wednesday| 12:30 p.m. |
Welcome Centre
Expansive Spiritual Gathering
Do not throw
Thursday| 11:00 a.m. | Rm 109
cigarette litter on the ground and refrain
The Choir
from smoking near the building
entrances. Please smoke on the sidewalk. Thursday| 7:00 p.m. | Social Hall
Thank you!
Please help to keep
the grounds clean by
placing cigarette
butts and ashes in
the designated
receptacles.
Happening Today
Volunteer Oportunities
Thrift Shop
All morning| Social Hall
Children & Family Ministry
11:00 a.m. |(3-8 yrs.) Rm 109
11:00 a.m. | (9-11yrs.) Triangle A
Treats by T.R.E.A.T Bake Sale
12:30 p.m. | Social Hall
Evening Elevation Service
7:00 p.m. | Sanctuary
Morning Worship Coordinator
Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate AM Worship
Services once a month
2. Manage logistics of Worship
Services
3. Work with other teams/
ministries involved in Worship
Services
4. Participate in Team meetings
Treats by T.R.E.A.T
Fundraising Bake Sale
Today | 12:30 p.m.| Social Hall
Lenten Sermon Series
Please visit our website:
mcctoronto.com/lent
volunteer.mcctoronto.com
Webcasting Worldwide
Combine your creative flair and
technical skills to broadcast
MCCT to the world!
It will be amazing to be part of a
church where you can watch a
service live or recorded from the
comfort of your home.
Join our vibrant webcasting team!
We need camera and soundboard
operators! Training will be
provided. Please contact Fabricio
at [email protected]
Gift of Art for Easter
Celtic Art: True Healing
A balance of rhythm, tempo and
melody.
Words & Vision: “Whoever calls
out to the Lord for help”
The absolute
best Easter gift
for the artist or
designer in your
life!
See this rare
original artwork
in the Thrift
Shop today!
Soulful Worship and Praise (SWAP)
Soulful Worship and Praise (SWAP) is
looking for ...
 Musically inclined people for the choir.
 Passionate readers for scriptures.
 Talented musicians.
 Hospitable persons for ushers.
 Creators for multi-media.
If you would like to assist in any if these areas, there are two main ways
to connect with us:
write your interest on the back of the Connection Card OR speak
directly with one of the leads - Brenda Lee (Refugee Support Team),
Deacon Sandra, Deacon Randy, or Catherine Meade.
We look forward to hearing from talented you.
Tips Everyone Should Know…
“Fishing Tips: How Curiosity Transformed a Community of Faith”
Beyond leadership and individual coaching. Lessons and nuggets you can
apply for a life-time. Eye-opening and challenging
with one tip after another for your personal
growth and development.
Only 7 copies left! @ $20 each.
Please contact Annie Menezes at
[email protected]
or 416-406-6228 x107
Buy Now and Discover the Secrets of Success!
Life Long Learning
Searching: Finding Personal Spirituality in Today’s
World.
MODERN SPIRITUALITY
Monday April 3 - Global
Spiritualties: Recognizing the Divine
In this session, we will discover the many
threads in faith traditions that all lead to what is
known as the Golden Rule: The Ethic of Reciprocity.
Facilitator: Katie Marshall Flaherty:
Monday April 10 - Finding Spirituality Through Popular Culture
Come and explore how we can find spirituality in the popular culture we
consume. Bring your own examples!
Facilitator: Prof Michael Thorn
Monday April 24 - Radical Love
Come for a down-to-earth introduction to Queer Theology. Bring your
curiosity, concerns and questions!
Facilitator: Rob Walker
Visit our new Life Long Learning website for more information about these
courses and all of our Spring 2017 offerings!
learning.mcctoronto.com
Easter Flower Fund
Each year our Sanctuary is adorned with Easter flowers made possible by
the contributions of our congregation. If you would like to contribute to
our Easter Flower fund, please compete this form.
DEADLINE: Sunday, April 6. Place in offering basket in a sealed envelope
or FAX to 416-466-5207 or scan & email to [email protected].
Fill out this form online! mcctoronto.com/easter-flowers
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