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Lent 2 – Sunday, February 21, 2016 We Respond to God One thing I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: Order of Worship to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple. We present our gifts to God ♫ Congregation Stands For you will hide me in your shelter in the day of trouble; ♫ Doxology (830) & Prayer of Dedication you will conceal me under the cover of his tent; ♫ Hymn 760 Where cross the crowded ways of life We Draw Near to God you will set me high on a rock. Prelude Now my head is lifted up above my enemies all around me, Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession Welcome and announcements and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; will sing Call to Worship and make melody to the Lord. R Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud, ♫ Closing Hymn:187 We have come at Christ’s own bidding Opening Hymn 299 Holy, Holy, Holy ♫ be gracious to me and answer me! Prayers of approach & Confession ‘Come,’ my heart says, ‘seek his face!’Your face, Lord, do I seek. ♫ Choral Blessing The Lord’s Prayer (831) Do not hide your face from me. Walk Worth of the lord, Assurance of Pardon Do not turn your servant away in anger, come give your heart to Christ. nd Lenten Reading 2 Sunday in Lent read by Joyce Ostler you who have been my help. Live always bearing fruit for him, Do not cast me off, do not forsake me, O God of my salvation! ♫ Hymn 356 You, Lord are both lamb and shepherd live strengthened by his might. If my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will take me up. R Walk worthy of the Lord, We Listen to God’s Word Teach me your way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path come give your heart to Christ. because of my enemies. Give him glory, give him honor, The written Word of God read by Melissa Reid Do not give me up to the will of my adversaries, walk worth of the lord Old Testament Exodus 34: 29-35 (OT 81) for false witnesses have risen against me, and they are breathing out violence. Choral Amen (780) I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord Psalm 27 in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! R A cordial welcome is extended to our visitors New testament Philippians 2: 1-11 (NT 197) this morning. Please stay for a time of R The Lord is my light and my salvation; Gospel Luke 9: 28-36 (NT 69) whom shall I fear? fellowship after the service. The Lord is the stronghold of my life; Anthem “God Weeps” of whom shall I be afraid? Our Ushers today: Rose Mohan, Greta Baksh When evildoers assail me to devour my flesh—my adversaries Sermon “Kodak Moments” Next week’s ushers: Joe & Anna Subrata and foes—they shall stumble and fall. Fellowship hosts: Melba Shaver, Joyce Ostler Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; Hymn 185 Jesus on the mountain peak (remain seated) Hosts next week: Rose Mohan, Greta Baksh though war rise up against me, yet I will be confident. R Iona Announcements Mission Moments IONA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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Response to the Syrian Crisis Website: www.tri-church.ca/iona The Government of Canada announced the extension of Facebook: Iona Presbyterian Church Toronto the Syria Emergency Relief Fund until February 29. Today is Twitter: IonaPresChurch the last day for donations. Minister: Rev. Robert Reid Annual Reports and Annual Meeting Organist: Bob Williams The annual reports are ready for pick-up today on the table at the back of the worship area. Following the service on February February 20 is World Day of Social Justice 28, there will be a light luncheon prior to our annual meeting, which will start at 12:30 pm sharp. We encourage everyone to Presbyterian World Service & Development works with global join with us in fellowship and stay for our annual meeting. partners to combat injustices and protect the rights of women, Your input and support is greatly encouraged. children, farmers, refugees and persons with disabilities. At the Garu Community Based Rehabilitation Centre in Ghana, local partners empower and teach vocational skills to people with disabilities so that they can achieve their full potential. When Lamisi injured her spine and lost the ability to walk, she thought Tri-Church Announcements all hope was lost. After her surgery, she received physical therapy and a pair of crutches at Garu. She was also offered Ravel board meets Wednesday, February 24 at 7:30 pm. training in small business development. Lamisi now owns a shop and is earning enough to meet her needs. Lamisi is filled with thanks for the support to continue living a full, productive life. World Day of prayer The World Day of Prayer will be celebrated in our region on PWS&D empowers people living with disabilities. Friday, March 4, 2016 at 2:00 pm at St. Matthews the Apostle Oriole Anglican Church, 80 George Henry Blvd, North York (South Lent 2 of Sheppard Avenue East). We will pray for the women of Cuba. It is an ecumenical service. Everyone is welcome. February 21, 2016 \