Here is the link for the Tuesday moment: https://youtu.be/b8OUUHkp2jw
We hold in prayer and congratulate Jon Romu on receiving the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal!
We hold in prayer Hatigje Hasani and her family as Hatigje undergoes treatment for end-stage cancer. You may remember Hatigje and her husband Ali as refugees from Kosovo who came to Canada in 1999. At that time, they received some support from Trinity members as they made a new life in Canada. Both Ali and Hatigje worked as caretakers at Trinity several years ago.
We hold in prayer the families of the four murdered women in Winnipeg
We hold in prayer those who have been devastated by Hurricane Fiona, including the people in the Maritimes.
We hold in prayer Lorraine Antosh as she is in hospital.
We continue to hold the people of James Smith Cree Nation and the nearby village of Weldon, Saskatchewan in our prayers.
Did you know?
Richmond Gardens (2900 Pembina) once again gathered to celebrate Christmas with a turkey dinner. Many thanks to Trinity folk who volunteered to serve and assist: Marlene Bryll, Helen Nemeth, Dawna Clow, Charles and Judy Powell, Maryann Koop and Carolyn Pierson.
Please consider a “Christmas gift” to Trinity this year. Donations to Trinity United Church will be received until December 27th at midnight to be included in the 2022 year amounts.
Advent and Christmas Services at Trinity:
Sunday Dec 18th at 10:45am: Communion on the Sunday before Christmas, online and in person service
Wednesday Dec 21st: online ONLY recorded Longest Night service with Good Shepherd and Trinity. The link will be sent out with the Tuesday email for you to participate when it’s best for you; if you have a loved one whose name you’d like included in this service, please be in touch with Elizabeth
Saturday Dec 24th at 7pm: Christmas eve service with music and the familiar story for the whole family; online and in person service; the recording will be sent out with the Thursday email
Sunday Dec 25th: no recorded or in person service
Sunday Jan 1st at 10:45am: online and in person service
Thinking about a different Christmas gift to send to family and friends? Check out “Gifts with Vision” to donate to the Mission and Service Fund projects: GiftsWithVision.ca
thank you to all who volunteered for Christmas eve at Trinity! All spots are now filled!
A huge thank you from the Outreach committee and Dalhousie School for your generous donations for the Miracle Store and the family hampers. As always, the congregation gets behind the Outreach projects in a big way. Your support is so appreciated. Many families in our area will be enjoying beautiful gifts from their excited and proud children. The hampers will help to supplement their groceries especially during this Christmas season. THANK YOU!
The Stewardship Committee sent out an email last week with some important information about a “Christmas Gift for Trinity”. Please contact the office if you’d like a 3/4 statement of your donations for this year.
We are grateful to Gerta De Jong, Marilyn Loat and Karen Wall for cashiering this Sunday.
Scriptures for Sunday; Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25
Scripture to ponder: 98:4-9: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises. Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody. With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord. Let the sea roar and all that fills it, the world and those who live in it. Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy at the presence of the Lord
Prayer: Creator God, may we notice signs of love present in our everyday lives in the week ahead. Amen
Programs at Trinity: all our programs, except the Walkers, are on Christmas break and will resume in January
if you’d like to take part in any of our programs, please be in touch with Elizabeth (eliz.tuc@mymts.net) or Irma (irma.tuc@mymts.net)
Trinity Walkers: From Maryann: All walks start at 9:30 a.m. Please contact me and let’s arrange to walk together. Some of the benefits of outdoor walks are reducing stress, improving mood, improving self-esteem and it is a great way to connect with nature or your family and friends.
Holy Yoga: Saturdays 10-11am, followed by coffee on Zoom
Bible Study: Mondays at 7-8pm on Zoom
South Side Community Fitness and Fellowship:
fitness: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. in the sanctuary or on Zoom
yoga: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary or on Zoom
Did you know that Trinity is planning to renovate the original washrooms, upstairs and downstairs? Take a look at the poster at Trinity before and after worship. Property Committee members will answer any questions you may have.
Trinity continues to follow the guidelines that the board prayerfully put into place by the board on September 28, 2022. Masks and hand sanitizing along with safe distancing and sanitizing of all items used is required for all in person gatherings.
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