Royal York Road United Church 851 Royal York Road Etobicoke, Ontario M8Y 2V3 416 231 9401 [email protected] www.ryru.ca Rev. Hans van Nie, Minister Douglas Brownlee, Director of Music
Order of Service – Sunday, June 6, 2021
Gathering Music (audio recording) Concerto in g minor (Adagio) - A. Vivaldi Dylan Latvala, violin
Welcome, Introduction
Lighting of the Christ Candle & Call to Worship
Lord’s Prayer (audio recording) -Jennifer Wilson
Today’s Theme
Anthem: “For the Beauty of the Earth - Setting by Wendy Lynn Stevens Amanda Lee, violin and Lydia Pedersen, piano with the RYRUC Senior Choir (from a Sunday service recording, September 22, 2019)
For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies For the love which from our birth over and around us lies Christ our God, to Thee we raise this our joyful hymn of grateful praise.
For the wonder of each hour, of the day and of the night Hill and vale and tree and flow'r, sun and moon and stars of light Christ our God, to Thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.
For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child, Friends on earth and friends above, for all gentle thoughts and mild, Christ our God, to Thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.
Scripture Readings: 1 Samuel 8:4-9, 19-20; Mark 3:31-35 - Stephen Lu
Context Reflection
Hymn (audio recording) “Who Is My Mother” (Alex Bowie) - MV 178
Who is my mother, who is my brother? All those who gather round Jesus Christ: Spirit blown people born from the Gospel sit at the table, round Jesus Christ.
Differently abled, differently labelled, widen the circle round Jesus Christ: crutches and stigmas, culture’s enigmas, all come together round Jesus Christ.
Love will relate us colour or status can’t segregate us round Jesus Christ: family failings, human derailings all are accepted round Jesus Christ.
Bound by one vision, met for one mission we claim each other, round Jesus Christ: here is my mother, here is my brother, kindred in Spirit, through Jesus Christ.
Homiletic Reflection
Hymn (audio recording) “When Hands Reach Out Beyond Divides” (Alex Bowie) - MV 169
When hands reach out beyond divides and hope is truly found, each chain of hate will fall away and bells of peace shall sound, and bells of peace, of peace shall sound, and bells of peace shall sound, each chain of hate will fall away and bells of peace shall sound.
When fear no longer guides our steps and days of war are done, God’s dream for all shall live anew; our hearts will heal as one, our hearts will heal, will heal as one, our hearts will heal as one, God’s dream for all shall live anew; our hearts will heal as one.
When race and creed blind us no more, a neighbour’s face we’ll see, and we shall dance the whole world round, for love will set us free, for love, yes love will set us free, for love will set us free, and we shall dance the whole world round, for love will set us free.
Offering Focus and Prayers
Benediction
Sung Blessing (audio recording) “May the Peace of Christ Be with You” (Alex Bowie) - Japanese blessing, arr. Lori True May the peace of Christ be with you. May the love of Christ dwell deep in your heart. May the Spirit enlighten your way. May you walk in the comfort of God's care.
Commissioning Music
Today’s A/V Operator: Jennifer Wilson Weekly Update
Neumes: Today we are delighted to have Dylan Latvala playing some Vivaldi for the Gathering Music. Dylan is 14 years old and has studied violin for 7 years with Margot Jewell at Etobicoke Suzuki Music. He is finishing Grade 9 at Etobicoke School of the Arts where he is a music major. Thanks Dylan for sharing your gift of music.
Join us for Zoom Coffee Hour after the service this Sunday, June 6: Use the link below to join your friends following worship. We will meet for a few minutes in a large group, then break into smaller groups for a chance to engage in more personal conversation. So… bring your favourite beverage and snack, and we hope to see you on Sunday. New to Zoom? If this is your first time using Zoom, allow a few minutes to allow the Zoom app to download onto your computer after you click on the link.
Join Zoom Coffee Hour: https://zoom.us/j/93148976486?pwd=YXVsK0MzcHI2UkY2UDhFYWZxYmpyZz09
Meeting ID: 931 4897 6486 Passcode: 256201
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Welcome Eliza Preston as our Summer Communications Student! Eliza is a long-time youth member at RYRUC along with her family: sister Ava and parents Thom & Melissa. Eliza has attended Children’s Church and Youth Group, was confirmed at RYRUC, sang in the junior choir, participated in pageants and concerts and volunteered at the Royal Fair, Coffee Hour, Pancake Supper and in the Nursery. Eliza is a graduate of Etobicoke School of the Arts and is going into her second year at Dalhousie University in Halifax. Eliza will work primarily virtually with the Communications Committee and staff on special projects and can be reached at [email protected] or [email protected]
Canadian Foodgrains Bank: Henry Reinders, the Ontario Regional rep, has organized a huge fundraiser for CFB via an on-line auction. He reports that there are over 250 lots up for auction and he is very excited about the sale which will be open from June 10-17 through www.sydenhamauction.com. (The auction house is donating their service.) Items vary from bikes, office equipment, housewares – like a big yard sale. And several talented artists have also offered 5 handmade quilts! Many of you are probably already familiar with how these on-line auctions work and will be eager to check out the items. If you are not sure how it works, you can contact me ([email protected]) and I will forward instructions. This would be a very fun way to support a good cause. The one challenge is that all the items are being housed in Meaford – but if you are successful, it will certainly be worth the drive up north.
A WORLD WITHOUT HUNGER – www.foodgrainsbank.ca
What Feeds Your Soul? Would a Bible Study or devotional group fuel your spirit? Are you searching for resources to bolster your spiritual growth? Would you like to connect with others to discuss books, movies, social justice issues? Contact Angela Norris directly or at [email protected] to find your nurturing space. Groups starting soon.
Independent Learning Opportunities: 1. Outdoor Soul Care walk in June: https://www.soulplay.ca/summersoulstroll 2. 'Planting Our Seeds with Grandmother’s Voice', a current Thursday series on Indigenous Culture: https://www.oakville.ca/culturerec/land-acknowledgement.html Sign up for the live sessions or watch the recordings. 3. Broadview Magazine Online Reading Club - June 7 Monday at 7pm - register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvfu-pqT0oHdPO0gO7CIKiq0qZ0mV-veeg
Children’s Church Focus: We will be focusing on connecting with our beautiful Earth. We will talk about what we like about nature and what we can do to support our local ecosystems. We are excited to celebrate another amazing year of Children's Church at the end of June!
Youth Bible Study: Wednesday, June 9 from 7 to 9 pm on Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77358620390?pwd=bkFCTlUyY3RyOWEzZVFCaGpo dGtXUT09 Meeting ID: 773 5862 0390 Passcode: pP3SCj