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We Draw Near to God

Prelude

Welcome

Call to Worship

* Opening Hymn: 218 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna

Prayers of Approach & Confession

& Assurance of Pardon

The Lord's Prayer (831)

Lenten Reading: Eugene Bourque

* Hymn: 590 We have This Ministry

We Listen to God's Word

The Written Word of God read by: Joyce Stuart

Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29 (OT 565)

New Testament: Philippians 2: 5-11 (NT 197)

Gospel: Matthew 21: 1-11 (NT 23)

Prayer Hymn: 442 Speak, Lord in the Stillness

Sermon: “Hopes and Dreams”

Ascription of Glory

Anthem

We Respond to God

Announcements

We present our gifts to God

* Doxology: 830 & Prayer of Dedication

* Hymn: 372 Praise Him, Praise Him

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

* Closing Hymn: 217 Ride on, Ride on in majesty

Blessings

Lenten Choral Benediction “Walk Worthy“

(Choir & Congregation) See Insert

Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29

R O give thanks to the Lord, for God is good; God’s

steadfast love endures for ever! Let Israel say,

‘God’s steadfast love endures for ever.’

Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter

through themand give thanks to the Lord.

This is the gate of the Lord; the righteous shall enter

through it.

I thank you that you have answered me and have become

my salvation.

The stone that the builders rejected has become the

chief cornerstone. This is the Lord’s doing;

it is marvellous in our eyes.

This is the day that the Lord has made;

let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Save us, we beseech you, O Lord!

O Lord, we beseech you, give us success! R

Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.

We bless you from the house of the Lord.

The Lord is God, who has given us light. Bind the festal

procession with branches, up to the horns of the altar.

You are my God, and I will give thanks to you;

you are my God, I will extol you.

All: O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,

for his steadfast love endures for ever. R

A cordial welcome is extended to our visitors

this morning.

Please stay for a time of fellowship after the service. We will

be making a presentation to Hansel Chan, and sharing in a

piece of cake to show our appreciation to him as his time

with us is almost completed.

Our Ushers today: Jack & Lorna White

Ushers next week: Joyce Ostler, Eugene Bourque

Our Fellowship hosts: Lorna White, Dorine Bourque

Fellowship Hosts next week: Marg Black, May McCleery

Iona Announcements

Japan Relief Update Through the generosity of Iona

Members we have now received $820 which has been

forwarded to PWS&D.

Please see the sheet inserted in the pew leaflet for

upcoming events, and retain this for future use.

Wed., May 4/11 7:30 p.m. Iona Fund-Raising Concert

features Village Voices presenting Nature’s Song. This

exciting concert includes 1960s favourites, classical and

contemporary pieces, and toe-tapping spirituals! The music

celebrates nature‘s meaning in our lives. Come and enjoy!

Tickets are $15.00 - available on Sundays, or from Bob

Williams or Marg Black.

Tri-Church Announcements Ravel Board meets April 27 at 7.30 p.m.

TCW presents an Evening of Cards, Games and

Desserts April 26, 2011

Dessert: 7:00 p.m. Cards and Games 8:00 p.m.

Everyone Welcome

Tickets $8.00

We are also looking for donations for our lucky draw

table

Parish Nursing

Upcoming Activities provided by Mosaic Health Care:

• TIPS Health & Wellness Fair:

“Fit Spring Into Your Life” Show

Thurs., Apr. 28/11 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

• Parkinson’s Society “Get It On Time” & Philips

Lifeline – Fri., Apr. 29/11 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. RSVP

by Apr. 21/11

See bulletin boards for details.

Mission Capsule

NICARAGUA: Mike Birks

Presbyterians Sharing supports Mike Birks, a Young Adult

Intern working in Nicaragua with The Council of Protestant

Churches in Nicaragua (CEPAD). CEPAD serves poor

communities by promoting justice and peace and helping

communities improve their quality of life. Mike is working

with one of CEPAD’s new agricultural projects in Jinotega.

He is helping to set up a small company to sell certified,

good-quality, indigenous bean seeds to local farmers. Mike

is helping create a marketing plan for the seeds, under the

company name Demitierra Frijoles CEPAD. He is also

responsible for tracking the results of this project to

determine whether or not it will be a viable option to

continue, and possibly expand, in the future.

Community Events

The Rolling Stones

an Easter Sunrise Service

Sunday April 24th , 2011 6:30 a.m.

Dundas Square

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Movies to Move You

“Into The Lenten Desert”

Beaches Presbyterian Church

Sunday Evenings

March 13th through May 1st at 7:00 p.m.

IONA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHIONA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHIONA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHIONA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

1080 Finch Avenue East, North York, Ontario M2J 2X2

E-mail: iona@tri-church.ca Web Page: www.tri-church.ca

Minister: Rev. James F. Biggs

Church: (416) 494-2442

Home: (905) 428- 0505

Jim’s Cell (905) 709-0642

Director of Music: Robert Williams

April 17th, 2011

Passion/Palm Sunday