Here is the video for the Trinity moment for this week: https://youtu.be/XlUhFDLzHz4
Come and meet Rev. Paul DuVal who will be working 10 hours a week at Trinity while Elizabeth is away on sabbatical. Paul’s contact information is: email: paulduval.tuc@mymts.net or cell phone: 204 232 2632.
We have in person worship every Sunday at 10:45am; please bring your QR code and wear a mask. Recorded worship and Sermon by phone will continue and all services will be the same.
The Worship Committee has arranged a variety of exciting worship leaders for May, June and July while Elizabeth is away on sabbatical leave! You’ll be hearing from new voices and familiar ones and we invite you watch these emails for details; you won’t want to miss a single Sunday!
Members of Trinity’s Dinner Home Group are pleased to kick-off the sabbatical stretch by leading worship on May 1st. We’ll share our secret for success that has kept us going for 25-plus years.” You won’t want to miss it!
One Can, Two Can, Who Can? You Can!
Let’s spring into action this May by supporting West Broadway Community Ministry. Lynda Trono, Minister for WBCM, will be giving the message at our May 29 church service. We want to send her back with a carload of food for their emergency food kits. WBCM supports both families and single persons with food in emergency situations. For this particular food blitz, we are asking for donations of canned vegetables, soups, meat, fish, and cereal. Remember these items are being take home, so bulk items are not required. The Outreach Committee collects items regularly (and will continue to do so) but for the month of May we want to fill their emergency cupboards! Please drop off any donations in the grocery cart in the narthex. Thanks for your continued support this spring.
Thank you to everyone who gave a special Easter gift to Trinity in response to the letter from the Stewardship Committee and a reminder that you can give as you are able to this special appeal.
The library at the church is open! Thank you to Isabel Tymofichuk for organizing and tidying it up.
Scripture to ponder for the week: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your mind and with all your soul. Matthew 22:37
Scripture for May 1, 2022: Acts 9:1-6; Psalm 30; Revelations 5:11-14; John 21:1-19
Jesus appears to the disciples as they are fishing at Lake Tiberius.
Programs at Trinity:
Big Question: Sunday May 1 from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. on Zoom. An opportunity to explore faith questions in a small group. If you would like to join call or email Irma and she will send you the article for discussion and send you the Zoom link.
Bible Study: Monday 7-8pm – come join this group of diverse, unique folks as we explore the scriptures for the coming Sunday, lending your voice to the message for the week; contact Elizabeth for the invitation
SSCFF Yoga: Monday 2-3pm – Incorporates adaptable postures, movement and meditation, led by Wynn
SSCFF: Tuesday 2-3pm – led by Suni –
April 26 and May 3: Beginner’s Yang Style Tai Chi: This is an ancient form of martial arts. It consists of slow continuous, soft circular movements in a flowing form- Like moving meditation. In this beginners class participants will learn to perform a series of basic postures or movements in a slow, graceful manner. Each posture or form flows in to the next without pausing. All Tai Chi movements include coordinated rhythmic breathing.
May 10 and 17: Active Older Resistance Fitness: This class includes a full body workout. It is designed to increase muscular strength & cardiovascular conditioning, balance, with a focus on functional fitness & plenty of fun. all levels welcome. Modifications will be provided.
Holy Yoga: Saturday 10-11am followed by coffee – Prayer, meditation and movement are incorporated, with a time of fellowship following practice.
Sermon by Phone: Listen to the recording of Sunday worship each week by calling a local phone number (204 410 1384); please share this information with your friends who don’t have internet access; the recording is uploaded each week on Thursday and will be available until the following Wednesday.
Prayer: Holy God, we are grateful for your promise that you will always be with us. Amen.
Irma
We hold in our prayers the people of the Ukraine and other Eastern European countries as they face the invasion of their country by Russia. If you’d like to donate through
the United Church, please go to this page: https://united-church.ca/social-action/act-now/conflict-ukraine for information about what they are doing and how to donate.
Canada Foodgrains Bank is also accepting donations at: https://foodgrainsbank.ca/donate/ukraine/?segmentCode=HCUKRAINEEMAILA21&utm_source=Canadian+Foodgrains+Bank&utm_campaign=9df28eda07-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_01_03_50&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_12074062ea-9df28eda07-443062816 Thank you.
Trinity has sent a letter of support to local Ukrainian churches reminding them we are with them and praying for the people of Ukraine.
Following a meeting on February 23, 2022, the Board prayerfully decided to open the church building for staff as of February 28th and Steve will be in the office Mon-Fri 9am to 1pm; Irma and Elizabeth and volunteers will be in as required and necessary; and to allow user groups to begin meeting as of March 7th. In person worship will begin March 20th. Masks and hand sanitizing along with safe distancing will be required for all in person gatherings. Committees and programs will determine their meeting on Zoom or in person; Sunday School and Youth group leaders will determine their meeting on Zoom or in person.
Trinity United Church continues to offer weekly YouTube services; Sunday School kits for at-home Sunday School; monthly Zoom gatherings for senior Sunday School/Youth Group, as well as weekly/monthly programs such as walking group, Yoga and Bible Study.
IMPORTANT PROVISO: The above Motion must be in full compliance with current and future provincial Public Health Orders.
This email is created by Irma and sent out by the office computer; any inquiries or suggestions can be directed to Irma at irma.tuc@mymts.net
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