JUNE 17, 2012

THE SACRAMENT OF

BAPTISM

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MORNING WORSHIP – JUNE 17, 2012

The service of worship begins with the music of the preludes Preludes Largo e mesto (Sonate Op. 10 No. 3)

Adagio cantabile (Sonate Op. 13) Ludwig van Beethoven Ludwig van Beethoven

Played by Christel Wiens

Processional Hymn 685 – When morning gilds the skies, omit verses 3 and 5 (Laudes Domini)

Call to Worship Deacon Stuart Campbell

Introit – Send forth Thy spirit F.J. Schuetky Send forth thy spirit, O Lord, our God eternal, and let the face of the earth be renewed. Alleluia! Come Thou, Come Thou Spirit heavenly, expand our hearts with faith in thy holy name, and grant us thy love and thy mercy, O Lord, thy peace everlasting. Send forth thy spirit, O Lord, our God eternal, and let the face of the earth be renewed. Alleluia!

Invocation and The Lord’s Prayer (sung Amen) Deacon Stuart Campbell Please see inside front cover of the hymn book.

Anthem – Irish Blessing Linda Fletcher Choristers

Jessica Willingham, conductor Christel Wiens, piano

Hymn 749 – Jesus loves me (Jesus loves me)

Prayer with the Children & Story Book The Rev. Cheryle Hanna & Lindsey

Announcements The Rev. Cheryle Hanna

Holy Scripture – Genesis 18:17-33 (OT p.15-16)

Acts 16:16-34 (NT p.142)

The Rev. Suzanne Wilkinson

Hymn *SHB 24 – Fairest Lord Jesus (Crusader‟s Hymn)

Sermon – STANDING IN THE BREACH The Rev. Cheryle Hanna

Pastoral Prayer The Rev. John R. Torrance

Choral Response C.M. Palmer

Save, Lord, and hear us, O King of heaven, when we call upon thee. Amen. Offering – Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." (2 Corinthians 9:7)

Anthem – Gloria in excelsis Deo (Text at Hymn 782) Edward Moroney This work was written for the Orpheus Choir of Toronto in March 2012

Doxology Hymn 766

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Hymn *SHB 54 – Just as I am, verses 1-3 (Woodworth)

Words of Introduction The Rev. Cheryle Hanna

Prayer

Choral Preparation – Come, Holy Ghost Veni Creator Spiritus

Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire. (Text at Hymn 226)

Following the Baptism of each candidate, the congregation shall remain seated and sing one verse of the hymn as indicated below:

Jessica Horek, v. 4; Deepa Jolly, v. 5

Following the singing of verse 5, the congregation shall rise and sing together:

Blessing, honour, glory and power be unto him that sitteth on the throne, and unto the Lamb forever and ever. Amen.

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Words of Invitation

Recessional Hymn 426 – And can it be (Sagina)

Benediction The Rev. John R. Torrance

Choral Amen (Palmer in E)

Postlude Grand Choeur Théodore Salomé

The Memorial Bells will peal for five minutes following the Postlude

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

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

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WELCOME

Whatever your religious background, and however you have come to be with us, we welcome

you to Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. We hope that you will feel comfortable and fulfilled,

and that you will be strengthened to meet the challenges of your daily lives.

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

morning until 12:45 pm. Have your ticket stamped in the Narthex. The morning service is

webcast live and archived on our website. All morning and evening worship services are

recorded on CDs, which may be obtained from the Audio Desk in the Narthex. A limited

number of large-print Bibles and calendars are available on the Narthex information table. If

you would like one, please ask an usher. Please find our quarterly newsletter on the Centre

Hall, Narthex and South tables.

For children: Nursery for newborn to 2 years old from 10:50 am and classes for toddlers to junior high after the Children’s Prayer.

MEMORIAL FLOWERS

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

HOPE AND STEWART MCBRIDE

by their children

The flowers on the pedestal are dedicated to the glory of God and placed in honour of

ALL OUR FATHERS

by the Yorkminster Park Baptist Church Women’s Ministries

Sundays in July and August are available for anyone wishing to place memorial flowers or flowers commemorating a celebration in the Sanctuary.

Contact Kay Hayes at 416-447-9416.

Members of the Pastoral Care Committee are present in the Chapel to offer

PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND BLESSINGS Each Sunday, following the morning worship service.

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YORKMINSTER PARK ART GALLERY

Art Gallery open Monday to Friday from 10am – 4pm and Saturday 12pm – 4pm

ART SHOW & SALE Join artists from our congregation

at Yorkminster Park Gallery's Annual Summer Group Exhibition

THIS WEEK’S WEDNESDAY NOONDAY RECITAL

Eric Robertson – Director of Music Christ Church, Deer Park Anglican, Toronto

Please note that this is the last one until recitals resume on September 12.

FELLOWSHIP, BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS The Sanctuary is open for prayer and meditation on

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am to 3pm.

Tuesday 10:00am Dorcas Group, Room 203

7:00pm Bereavement Support Group, Youth Zone (508) (CLASS FULL)

7:00pm Good Works, Friendship Room

7:00pm Board of Finance and Administration, Red Boardroom

Wednesday 7:00pm Special Business Meeting, Cameron Hall

7:00pm Board of Music, Administrative Boardroom 502

Thursday 12:00pm Stewardship Committee, Library

5:30pm Board of Trustees, Red Boardroom

6:00pm Short Term Mission Team Meeting, Youth Zone

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Business Meeting of the members of Yorkminster Park Baptist Church will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 7pm in Cameron Hall at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. This meeting is being called to consider a recommendation from the Board of Deacons relative to the calling of a Minister of Pastoral Care. A motion will be placed before the membership and there will be an opportunity prior to the vote for members to meet the candidate. David Wilson, Church Clerk

SUMMER PREACHING SERIES 2012, Sundays 11am and 7pm

July 1 The Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes

July 8 The Rev. Cheryle Hanna

July 15 The Rev. Dr. Stephen Farris

July 22 The Rev. Dr. Stephen Farris

July 29 The Rev. Dr. Kevin Livingston

August 5 Dr. David Bartlett

August 12 Dr. David Bartlett

August 19 The Rev. Dr. Paul Scott Wilson

August 26 The Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes

September 2, 11am

7pm

The Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes

The Rev. John R. Torrance

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What a wonderful day we had last Sunday at Carnival Connection! Many of our visitors expressed their thanks as they enjoyed the food, rides, tours, music, face painting, clown and so much more. Thank you to the MANY willing volunteers who made the event run so well. We couldn‟t have had a successful Carnival without you! Special thanks to Mary Stevens and her team who prepared and served the wonderful lunch. Thank you to Janice Ivory Smith for the beautiful publicity pieces and to Bill Maddox and Corey Keeble for the tours. We were also blessed by the Salvation Army Band and the hymn sing. A HUGE thank you to.....

Steve Holmes at SpringFree Tramopline for the set up and use of the trampoline Len Jillard at Mcdonalds for arranging for our drinks Sabina Viet at Bakerhaus for the pretzels We had many guests who dropped in, coming from the neighbourhood around the church and from farther afield. They were greeted with warmth by our many greeters and others in the congregation. May the Lord use the fruit of this day for building His kingdom! -The Board of Christian Education

YOUTH MINISTRY

The College and Career (C & C) will join the Wednesday Evening Summer Bible Study. ***

The Rev Sam Lee Visits Lebanon Sam Lee is in Lebanon with a Canadian Baptist Ministries team made up of Canadian Baptist youth pastors. While in Lebanon Sam will be introduced to the work of our partners in the Lebanese Society for Education and Social Development under the auspices of the Baptist church in Lebanon. Let us keep Sam and his family in our prayers during these days. Sam is returning on June 25.

SUMMER BIBLE STUDIES 2012 - Wednesdays at 7 pm, Friendship Room

Prayers of Jesus

June 20 – No Class Special Business Meeting

June 27 – Paula Willis

Matthew 26: 36-43: Gethsemane

July 4 – Cheryle Hanna John 11: 41b-42: Prayer for Lazarus

July 11 – Dr. Rob Inman Matthew 6: 9b-13: The Lord‟s Prayer

July 18– Harold Hetherington

Luke 9: 28-29: Mount of Transfiguration

July 25 – Carol Belford Luke 23:34: 1st Word From the Cross

August 1 - Cheryle Hanna

Mark 14:36: 4th Word on the Cross

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

This Week in CHILDREN‟S MINISTRIES: Today in First Look (for Preschool and Kindergarten children) the story is from Genesis 1:9-13 Creation, Day 3; Land, Plants and Sea. The bottom line is „God made everything‟. In 252 Basics, (Grades 1 to 5) the monthly virtue is „TRUST, putting your confidence in someone you can depend on‟. The lesson is from Mark 4:35-40 and is about Jesus calming the storm.

For more information about the children’s weekly lessons, please check the church website on the Children’s Ministry page

http://www.yorkminsterpark.com/grow/children-ministry.php. ***

Summer programs for children! We are delighted to provide a summer Sunday Program for children, Nursery to age 10. We need some help to provide a safe and happy class. Leaders and helpers who assist during the year get the summer off. So… here‟s your chance to try Children‟s Ministries. On the trolley outside the gym door there is a sign-up sheet where you can indicate your preferred age group (Nursery, preschool and school age children). Note: If you are new to Children‟s Ministry, you will be contacted for a brief interview. You will be partnered with others who are experienced in our programs. Yorkminster Park will host a summer kids‟ event called SonRise National Park from July 30th to August 3rd running from 9 to noon. SonRise National Park is for children going into JK in September to Grade 5. Meet new friends, enjoy amazing crafts, games and snacks, learn through Bible adventures and incredible music. Registration forms are available on the trolley near the gym door. Pre-registration is required!

Contact - Miriam Little, Director of Children‟s Ministries, at ext 231 for more information.

SEEKING ONGOING PRAYERS FOR OUR NEW CANADIAN (REFUGEE) FAMILY As we head into summer, please continue to keep our sponsored family in your mind and prayers. Pray for success as Ebrahim and Nazli focus on the job search. They have had some interviews, but it is a challenge to break into the workforce. Pray for Batoul, who has some medical concerns and is awaiting consultation for treatment options. If you have a lead on potential entry-level jobs, or with potential employers, please contact Janet Kim at 416-978-1950 or frozeninyellowknife@hotmail.com. We thank again all the generous donors who have assured that as a congregation, we can fully provide income support to the family until August, when our financial commitment concludes.

Refugee Sponsorship and Settlement Committee YPBC Board of Mission

Stratford Bus Trip on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

“Forty Second Street” with Cynthia Dale Cost: $150

Contact Judy MacDonald at 416-225-8295

Good Works…only two more weeks

Tuesday, June 19, 7pm

Leadership 101 – Dr. Jennifer Boyce

Take advantage of this free and interactive workshop. All are welcome.

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