MAY 1, 2011

BAPTIST WOMEN’S

SUNDAY

SACRAMENT OF

HOLY COMMUNION

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MORNING WORSHIP – MAY 1, 2011

The service of worship begins with the music of the organ Preludes Méditation sur „O Filii et filiae‟

Dolcezza Denis Bédard

Percy Whitlock

Processional Hymn 154 – Christ the Lord is risen today! (Llanfair)

Call to Worship The Rev. Cheryle Hanna

Introit – Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen Spiritual, arr. Rowland Pack Minster Singers

Dawn King, director Invocation and The Lord’s Prayer The Rev. Cheryle Hanna

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, for ever and ever. (sung Amen)

Hymn *SHB 68 – Morning has broken (Bunessan)

Prayer with the Children Miriam Little The Book of Songs Luke

Announcements The Rev. Cheryle Hanna

Scripture – Joshua 3:14-4:24 (OT p.216-7) 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 (NT p.217-8)

Lois Bishop

Pastoral Prayer Jonanne Fenton

Choral Response C.M. Palmer

O let my prayer enter into thy presence; incline Thine ear unto my calling. Amen

Offering – What shall I return to the Lord for all His bounty to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord, I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all His people. (Psalm 116:12-14)

Anthem – Rise up, my love, my fair one Healey Willan

Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away; For lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; The flowers appear upon the earth; The time of the singing of birds is come. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.

Doxology Hymn 766

Sermon – STONES AND MEMORIES The Rev. Carolyn King

Hymn *SHB 6 – Amidst us our Beloved stands (Hamburg)

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

Reception of New Members The Rev. Carolyn King and the Rev. Cheryle Hanna

An Act of Remembrance – Joan Rogers The Rev. Carolyn King

Choral Preparation – Kyrie eleison Gabriel Fauré

Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy.

Invitation to the Table The Rev. Dr. Brian Haymes

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Words of Institution

Prayer of Thanksgiving The Rev. Cheryle Hanna

Distribution of the Elements

Recessional Hymn 165 – Welcome, happy morning (Hermas #166)

Benediction The Rev. Carolyn King

Choral Amen (Smith of Durham)

Postlude Toccata on „O Filii et filiae‟ Lynnwood Farnam

The Memorial Bells will peal for five minutes following the Postlude

Soloists: Lois Bishop, soprano; Dawn King, soprano; Margaret Terry, mezzo soprano; Martin Houtman, tenor; Stephen King, baritone.

*SHB - Supplementary Hymn Book „ Sing to God‟s Glory‟

Today‟s Greeters are: Fraser Fell, Leslie Leong and Barbara Smith.

Communion at Yorkminster Park is open to all who love Christ and seek to live in His ways.

To address the needs of some congregants whose allergies have prevented them from fully participating in the

Sacrament of Communion, the communion bread served is now gluten-free.

A reception for New Members will be held immediately following the service

in the Friendship Room.

7 PM – An Iona Liturgy with The Rev. Cheryle Hanna

MEMORIAL FLOWERS

The flowers in the Sanctuary today are dedicated to the glory of God and placed in loving memory of

BARRY WEBB.

by Joyce, Karen, Nancy and Gerry.

The flower arrangement on the pedestal in the Sanctuary is dedicated to the glory of God with thanksgiving for the service of all women,

past and present,

by the Yorkminster Park Women‟s Ministries

Many thanks to the volunteers who delivered Easter lilies to the homebound.

COMMUNION PREPARATION - Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed to help prepare the bread and juice for the Sacrament of Communion which is served on the 1st Sunday morning and 3rd Sunday evening each month. To volunteer

or for more information, please speak with Ron Wakelin at 416-461-1209

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NEW MEMBERS:

Shara Benavidez was born in Cochabamba, Bolivia and raised in a devout Baptist Christian family which included three brothers and one sister. Shara‟s father, an Engineer by training, is the President of the Bolivian Baptist Convention. Her mother, besides being actively involved in her church, has a passionate interest in assisting women to be skilled in various crafts, thus making them more economically self–sufficient. Because of her father‟s work, it was necessary for the family to move frequently. They always became involved in the nearest Baptist Church. From the age of 10, Shara taught in the Sunday School and subsequently became involved with the youth work, later named as a lay pastor. Shara was baptized on December 24th, 1998, at the time of the 100th Anniversary of the Bolivian Baptist work. While living in Bolivia she was always involved in the life of the church, teaching or being part of the worship team, as well as serving as a deacon. She also worked as a volunteer for CBM and American Missions in her country helping as a translator for medical teams, construction workers, and churches. Shara came to Canada in November 2008, first attending the Hispanic Congregation at Dufferin Street Baptist Church. She now attends Yorkminster Park Baptist Church while studying theology at Wycliffe College. Fluent in Spanish as well as English she loves to teach, sing, and play the tambourine, while enjoying the sport of volley ball.

Pamela Brand was born in India into a third generation evangelical Anglican family. Sensing the increasing underlying resentment to Christianity in their country, the family moved to Canada in 1967. Pamela is married to Tomas and they have a son Jonathan who is teaching Pure Mathematics at MIT in Boston. Pamela was introduced to Yorkminster Park by a friend and her strong Christian background responded to the music, the biblically based sermons and the beauty of the worship that she found here. She attended the Discipleship 101 and 200 classes held at the church. Pamela is looking forward to being received as a member and participating more fully in the life of this church.

Sakasha Hewitt is a student at Central Technical School where she is in Grade 12. She plans to return there next year to take the Electrical Package leading to a co-op placement, apprenticeship and then employment. She lives in the St. Clair and Oakwood area where she attended church as a child with her grandmother. Following her grandmother‟s death, she started coming to Yorkminster Park along with her twin sister Simone and her mother, Felicia. Sakasha enjoys the youth activities at YP. She has attended and enjoyed the “Blizzard” weekends with the Youth Group for two years and likes the variety in the programs, especially “Laser Quest”. She appreciates the warm fellowship and the helpful devotionals. Sakasha looks forward to joining YP Church following her recent baptism on Palm Sunday.

Dexter Jonas was born in Trinidad, baptized at a young age, and came to Canada with his family at the age of 7. Educated here, Dexter graduated from Ryerson University with a degree in Business Administration. Raised in the Presbyterian Church, Dexter started to attend Yorkminster Park on a casual basis in 2002; enjoying the “big” services of Christmas and Easter. He has been attending this church regularly since July 2008, and now wishes to become a member of the congregation. He is currently a co-ordinator for the narthex Coffee Talk program and volunteers for our Out of the Cold. Although Dexter travels frequently for work, he also enjoys travelling for leisure. His favourite countries are Turkey and Barbados. He loves sports, including tennis and cycling, and is a member of a long distance bicycling club.

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Emily Knope has attended Yorkminster Park Baptist Church since she was very young. Throughout all this time, she has participated in many different aspects of the church. She is presently an enthusiastic member of the Minster Singers, as well as the youth group, which she has been a part of for many years. Emily is currently teaching the junior and senior kindergarten class in the Sunday School. Besides her school involvement at Unionville High School, Emily has been horseback riding for four years. This has developed into a very strong interest, and she hopes to continue enjoying this sport for many years. Emily is keen that everyone knows that she wants God in her life forever. Her recent baptism on Palm Sunday supports this strong spiritual commitment and she looks forward to becoming a member of Yorkminster Park Baptist Church.

Mark Heinmiller was born near Georgetown and raised in the nearby village of Norval. He graduated with a BA in English and History from the University of Waterloo (2000). In August 2003 he received a Masters‟ degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Western Ontario. Since 2004 he has worked in the Conflict Records Management Department of the law firm of Olser, Hoskin and Harcourt in Toronto. Mark moved to Toronto in 2009 and eventually settled on Yorkminster Park as a church home; he enjoys the diverse age groups and the level of participation in the congregation as well as the welcome shown him. He has been attending regularly since the spring, participating in the summer Bible study, discipleship classes, and Sam Lee‟s young adult programs. Mark was baptized as an infant in the Immanuel Lutheran Church, and confirmed at St. Andrews United Church in Georgetown in 1992. He was very involved in the life of St. Andrews, assisting at services, serving on the worship committee, and helping with numerous other tasks. Mark enjoys public libraries, museums and art galleries, swimming, cycling, skating and movies.

Funmi Ogun spent her early years in Lagos, Nigeria where she grew up in a close Christian family. At the age of 12 she was baptized in their Baptist Church. Besides regular worship, she found study groups, rallies, and camps to be helpful in her spiritual development. Along with her husband, Funmi immigrated to Canada in 1977 to study. She did post graduate studies at U of T in psychiatry, meanwhile raising a growing family of three girls. She now divides her time between a private practice, and working with those who do not have normal access to assistance (such as those in shelters or living on the streets) under the umbrella of St. Michael‟s Inner City Health Associates. She is also a lecturer at the Dept. of Psychiatry at U. of T. Funmi came to YP intermittently in the 90‟s and recently was able to come to church on a more regular basis as well as participate in the new membership classes. She feels welcomed by a caring congregation, and enveloped with the strong faith and healthy leadership of our ministers as well as the beauty and dignity of our rich musical heritage. A “missing block” has now been put into place, and she is eager to now involve herself more fully in the life of Yorkminster Park. Included in Funmi‟s many interests are gardening, cooking, knitting and reading.

Emma Speller is a grade 10 student at Leaside High School. She is involved in a variety of activities in the community including the local soccer league. Emma has grown up at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Her father's family came to Yorkminster Park from Park Road Baptist Church. She likes this church because of the people, the community and the feeling that everyone looks out for one another. Her favourite activity is the Sunday School where she enjoys watching the children develop and learn. She loves seeing the little children grow up. Emma and her friend Emily Knope are currently teaching the kindergarten class at Sunday School. She considers her baptism on Palm Sunday to be a significant step in her Christian walk.

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CHURCH COVENANT

As an organized group of Christian people, we enter into Covenant, one with

another, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this

Church in knowledge, grace and Godly living; to promote its Christian spirit by

sustaining its worship, sacraments, discipline, doctrine and the maintenance of the

Biblical norms and standards of conduct; to contribute to the support of the

Ministry, to the expenses of the Church, and to serve, as our respective talents and

circumstances permit, the mission of the Church, which Covenant is made in the

name of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.

ART GALLERY

May 1 - May 31, Opening Reception Sunday, May 1, 12:30-2:30pm. As part of Toronto‟s photographic festival CONTACT, artist Shuna Heeney presents ‘The Ground Less Travelled.‟ Heeney decoupages her own photographs of found objects onto board which she then augments with acrylic.

FROM "STRANGER" TO "FRIEND" The apartment towers near Dixon Rd. and Islington are home to about 8,000 Muslims, mainly refugees from war-torn countries like Somalia. Christian volunteers from Dixon Ministry, mainly older women from ten Baptist and other churches, have reached into this community of "strangers in a strange land" and become their friends, English tutors,

and trusted advisors. Jeff McCarrell, director of Dixon Ministry, will bring their inspiring stories to our Afternoon Mission Fellowship, on Thursday, May 5 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in the Friendship Room. Bring a bag lunch; tea is provided. All women and men are invited.

25th Annual Neighbourhood Inter Faith Dinner Wednesday, May 11, 5:45 p.m. for 6:30 p.m. At Yorkminster Park Baptist Church Speaker: Rev. Dr. Andrew J.B. Stirling “Embracing The Things That Unite Us” Tickets $50 Can be purchased from Charles Smedmor (416-932-3735) or the Church Office Please R.S.V.P. by May 8.

May 13-14 YPBC is hosting the 30 Hour

Famine with Toronto Youth Network! Includes: Games and worship

Please contact Sam to sign up!

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Friday May 13th, 2011 7:30 Sanctuary

Piano Recital A brilliant young pianist, Erion Tulina will perform Bach - The Goldberg Variations and Beethoven Sonata op.81 ('Les Adieux').

Tickets $10 available at the door.

Yorkminster Park Build Day - Saturday, May 14 from 8am to 4pm. A few spots are still available. Information packages which include a waiver and donor form, map, and parking permit should be picked up from Marlene in the Centre Hall following the morning service or contact her at 416-291-4542 for information packages and waivers.

SPRING BUSINESS MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Spring Business Meeting will be held in the Heritage Room on Sunday, May 15, 2011 immediately following the morning service. Copies of the minutes of the March 6, 2011 Annual Business Meeting are available in the Narthex and Centre Hall. Please bring a bag lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided. David Wilson CHURCH CLERK Proposal: Transfer of money from the Building Contingency Fund to the Endowment Fund... to be presented at the May 15, 2011 Church Business Meeting Be it resolved, that: The Trustees of Yorkminster Park Baptist Church be, and they are hereby authorized and directed to transfer to the Endowment Fund from the Building Contingency Fund the amount of $15,000, the amount being equal to the amount transferred from the Endowment Fund to the General Fund pursuant to the Resolution passed at the Business Meeting on March 6, 2011, for the purpose of repairing and restoring the water and drain service from the City of Toronto line to the residence at 12 Weybourne Crescent, and repairing and restoring the damage caused to the land and premises at 12 Weybourne Crescent by the break in the waterline and subsequent flooding and necessary repair work.

2011 Ontario Prayer Breakfast Thursday, May 26, 2011

7:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. The Fairmont Royal York Hotel

100 Front Street W., Toronto, ON Guest Speaker: Brian Stewart

Musical Guest: Steve Bell

Tickets: $500 for a table of 10 or $50 each

Please contact Alana Walker Carpenter at alana.walker@intriciti.ca to reserve a table or to reserve a ticket at the Yorkminster Park Table.

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YPBC WOMEN'S MINISTRIES BE SURE TO KEEP THESE DATES:

SALT AND LEAVEN – MONDAY MAY 30, 6:30 PM –

COLD POTLUCK SUPPER

At the home of Rhoda Hill, 73C Corley Avenue, Toronto (The

Beaches) 416-691-9219

ALL WOMEN WARMLY

WELCOMED. Come for a time of refreshment,

encouragement and fellowship in an informal, relaxed atmosphere.

SPRING THANKOFFERING SUPPER-

"BOLIVIAN BLESSINGS" – TUESDAY MAY 24, 6:30 PM - Heritage Room, YPBC - $15.00

Our guest speaker for this inspiring evening will be Rev. Karen Robinson, one of our partners-in-mission, who will be sharing about her short term mission trip to Bolivia in February. This will be a wonderful opportunity to learn more about integral mission and also how we can pray for and support Karen in her ministry with Youth Unlimited here in Toronto. EVERYONE INVITED!

Tickets will go on sale on Sunday May 1 and will be available from members of the YPBC Women's Executive. Look for the yellow badges.

STEP - Short Term Mission (STM) INFORMATION MEETING WITH GLADYS HADDAD, BAPTIST CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRY (BCYM) COORDINATOR, LEBANON - SUNDAY MAY 29

Part of our STEP commitment is that we send at least one STM team to Lebanon from YPBC within our three year commitment. Following the worship service, May 29, Gladys will hold an information meeting in the Friendship Room regarding the BCYM Children's Camps in Lebanon as we are targeting the summer of 2012 for a STM team to help in one of the camps and to share the love of God. This meeting is for anyone interested in this vital ministry and also who might be interested in being part of an intergenerational STM team from YPBC. The usual number for a team is 6-10 people ages 16 and up. Your overwhelming generosity through the Children's Project and Christmas alternative gift giving in helping to fund these camps for needy children has been so gratefully received and deeply appreciated. Now we have the opportunity to plan for a hands-on ministry with our overseas partner, the Lebanese Society for Educational and Social Development (LSESD) in one of the children's camps, just one of the several LSESD ministries. Please be prayerful about this opportunity and join us as we learn more about the BCYM camps that serve to provide fun, new friends and new experiences for children - all wrapped in the message of Jesus and his love.

YP Centre Greeters This Week (10am-2pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:30am-1:30pm Tuesday)

Monday – Betty Ivison

Tuesday – Margaret Gray Wednesday – Joy Bartlett Thursday – Jennie Pyper

Friday – Bob Coburn

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COMMUNICATIONS

A warm welcome to Yorkminster Park! Please sign the guest book in the Narthex and

complete one of the Visitor‟s cards in the pews. The „Welcome‟ packages in the pews are

available for you to take to find out more about the Yorkminster Park Baptist Church

community. City Parking at Alvin Ave. (one street east of Yonge & St. Clair) provides free

parking Sunday morning until 12:45 p.m. Have your ticket stamped in the Narthex.

The morning worship services are webcast on the church website: www.yorkminsterpark.com and are also recorded on CDs, which may be obtained from the desk in the Narthex. Please find the YPBC Monthly and Weekly Prayer Calendars on the Centre Hall, Narthex and South tables. For more information about the Church or to read the Minister’s blog, please visit the website.

To receive “Peter's Blogs” as they are posted to the web, please click 'RSS feed' on the left hand side of the blog page on the website. Please click on "what is an RSS feed' if you wish to

learn more about this wonderful communication tool. Follow us on Twitter – www.twitter.com/YorkminsterPark

The March Edition of the YP News is available online, and on the Narthex, Centre Hall and South tables.

Large-print Calendars and Bibles are available at the Narthex information table.

Hearing assistance available. Please speak with our volunteer at the Narthex Information table.

If you wish to receive regular church email communication, please email the church office at office@yorkminsterpark.com and we will register your address

Please deliver notices for the calendar to the Church Office no later than Tuesday morning.

Copies of recent congregational emails and Peter‟s blogs are available on the Centre Hall, Heath Street and Narthex tables

Please be advised that the 17

th Annual Goodlife Fitness Toronto Marathon runs by the Church

on Sunday, May 15. A lane restriction will be in effect and some intersections will be closed to traffic from 8am to approximately 3pm. As well, cheering stations with music will be active from 8:30am. Detailed road closure information is available on the website www.torontomarathon.com or for more information, please call 416-920-3466.

Please plan your route.

UPDATE FROM THE LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE

Copies of the conversation records from our Appreciative Inquiry interviews will be in the Library for your review. Please do not remove from the Library. However, if you wish your own copy, you may request one from the Church Office. The 2011 draft plan is currently under review.

Nominating Committee Notice

Nominations for the new members of the five standing Boards and the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Congregation for the ensuing year are posted in the Narthex and the Centre Hall. The Church Business meeting is Sunday May 15, 2011 at 12:30 p.m.

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Sunday, May 1, 2011

9:15am Minster Singers Rehearsal, Heritage Room

9:45am Berean Bible Study, Red Board Room

9:45am Senior High Class, Youth Zone

10:00am Choristers, Room 103

10:15am SPARK Children‟s Ministry, Friendship Room

10:50am Nursery for newborn to 2 years old

11:00am The Rev. Carolyn King – The Sacrament of Holy Communion

(Classes for toddlers to junior high after the Children‟s Prayer)

12:15pm New Members‟ Reception, Friendship Room

12:15pm Doxa Worship Team Practice, Cameron Hall

12:15pm Art Gallery Reception, Art Gallery – “The Ground Less Travelled” Shuna Heeney

7:00pm The Rev. Cheryle Hanna – An Iona Liturgy

Monday, May 2, 2011 9:00am Election Polling Station, Gym

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 9:30am Prayers in the Chapel 10:00am Dorcas, Room 103 10:00am Women‟s Prayer and Bible Study, Friendship Room 12:30pm Men‟s Basketball, Gym 5:30pm Deacon‟s Executive, 3

rd Floor Boardroom

7:00pm Board of Deacons, Friendship Room 7:00pm Nicotine Anonymous, Room 304

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 10:00am to 3:00pm: Open Door, Narthex 12:00pm Stewardship Committee, Library 12:30pm Noonday Organ Recital – Andrew Adair

Thursday, May 5, 2011

10:00am – 3:00pm: Open Door, Narthex 10:00am YP Women Meeting, 3

rd Floor Boardroom

11:40am Youth Lunch Drop-in, Youth Zone and Gym 12:30pm Men‟s Basketball, Gym 12:30pm Afternoon Mission Fellowship – Jeff McCarrell, TBIS 7:00pm Brentwood-Toronto (AA), Heritage Room 7:00pm Health and Wellness Committee, Library 7:30pm Senior Choir, Cameron Hall Friday, May 6, 2011

7:00pm Christian Education Appreciation Banquet, Cameron Hall

7:00pm YP Trailblazers Recreational Volleyball, Gym

Saturday, May 7, 2011

12pm – 4pm Art Gallery Open

Next Sunday, May 8, 2011

9:15am Minster Singers Rehearsal, Heritage Room

9:45am Berean Bible Study, Red Board Room

9:45am Senior High Class, Youth Zone

10:00am Choristers, Room 103

10:15am SPARK Children‟s Ministry, Friendship Room

11:00am The Rev. Dr. Brian Haymes

7:00pm The Rev. Dr. Brian Haymes