Many Hands, One Heart, Sacred Love for All
Sunday May 24th, 2020 at 10:30 am
Come to the Manor, the table is ready
Sermon Teaser, “Restore the Kingdom”
Acts 1:1-11; Ephesisans 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53
ASCENSION
We rise again, in so many moments of our lives. I recall Chinese Lanterns in Mexico.
I recall the fire that ignited the rising of the lantern and our hopes.
This week hear the word, restore the kingdom of Israel. This week we look to lift our hearts, as we name the barriers of separation, to find transformation in the timid band of believers. In silence we proclaim the kingdom. Jesus taught “the kingdom of God is near”. In the moments we are apart we experience the living presence of the promise of the assurance to create space to huddle. In that space we confront our fear of isolation, locked out of the world. We long to return to the familiar. The familiar for Peter was going fishing. The familiar for everyone of us to rediscover the grace and compassion of the living Christ. The eyes of our heart are enlightened. We confront the pain of the shadow, crucify the barriers that separate and find ourselves, our ego, naked and vulnerable. Our minds are opened, we are astonished, Jesus carried into heaven proclaims the text. It is the moment of revelation, ascension is milestone for all of us where we cross over, apart but never alone. We rise again in the promise in the conversations, in the questions, as we tell the stories of human encounter and sacrificial love. We rise again, to become restorers of the kingdom, creating a channel of communication between human divine. We rise in glory of God; we shout out now!
Jesus carries our humanity today. We rise again.
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Join us Tuesdays at 5:00 pm for Manor with Heart Zoom call
We celebrate our Superstars at the Manor –
Susan Shaw Russell, who is our resident artist painting the Maude Clugston door.
Susan Johnson and Ann Piper our resident artists who are creating prayer shawls.
The Music of Tom and Allison Marcaccini and Mike Russell who ignite the fire of music for us all. Here’s to you!
We use a contact tree to help people stay informed by phone.
We help with purchasing groceries and pharmaceuticals.
We organize grocery gift cards for those on a limited income via the Samaritan Fund.
Dial by your location
+1 647 374 4685 Canada
+1 647 558 0588 Canada
Sanctuary in the City- A Green Place for All, ONE LEAF MANY TREES, Friday May 22 at 7:30 pm
A Virtual Iftar Dinner with Climate Panel
Marianne Eschker, Muaz Nazir, Michelle Singh, Imam Wael Shahib
Stewardship at the Manor – how can you support our Manor Road United Community of Faith?
(When donating, you may indicate where you would like your funds to be directed, the General Fund, Mission and Service, or our new Samaritan Fund which will assist people on a limited income, seniors and the recently unemployed by the COVID-19 pandemic).
1. By online electronic transfer from your bank to Manor Road United Church. Simply log in to your bank account online and select “email money” or “e-transfer”. Follow the simple step-by-step prompts to direct your gift, of whatever amount you choose, to: manorroaduc@gmail.com. This is deposited directly into our bank account. Please consider a monthly donation.
2. On our website using Canada Helps, click http://manorroadunitedchurch.com/ministry/financial-giving/ to make your gift. Please consider choosing a monthly donation. Note, 4% of your donation is used by Canada Helps for administrative costs. Receipts will be issued in the name of the person who made the donation online.
3. By mailing a cheque to Manor Road United Church:
Attention: Rev. John Joseph Mastandrea
Manor Road United Church
240 Manor Road East
Toronto, Ontario
M4S 1R8
Interested in becoming a pen pal? This is a great way for all generations to connect until we can gather again. Contact Dan Eng to get involved, dan.eng.wp@gmail.com.
Ann Piper has created herb gardens, especially for those who have limited outdoor space. Send her a message if you would like one, apiperrpn@outlook.com.
