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This Sunday, September 24th – 10:45am – Orange Shirt Sunday – please wear orange this Sunday and on September 30th as we think about Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
On September 30, people all across Canada will wear orange shirts to remember and honour Indigenous children who were taken from their communities and families to residential institutions. This year, Indigenous communities across the country continue to share the truth they have always known: that many of the children who never returned home remain on the grounds of those institutions in unmarked burial sites. These communities are now seeking to honour the missing children.
On Orange Shirt Day we also observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. For non-Indigenous Christians in particular, this is a time to reflect on their role in colonialism and the ongoing responsibility to make reparations.
“The Ministry and Personnel Committee would like to extend congratulations to Trinity’s caretaker, Samantha Nedokus. She is an avid soccer player and has been invited by the Manitoba Women’s team, the FC Northwest Starz of Winnipeg, to play at the Canadian Nationals. Ten teams will compete at Canada Soccer’s 2023 Toyota National Championships for the Jubilee Trophy in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They will play 25 matches from 4 to 9 October 2023. Samantha’s games are on Oct. 4, 6, 7 and 8th with the finals taking place on the 9th. She is excited to serve as the Starz starting goal keeper. Below is a link to the web site if you would like more information.” https://canadasoccer.com/news/jubilee-trophy-teams-and-schedule-for-the-2023-toyota-national-championships/
Would you like to read scripture and/or create and write prayers for Sunday Worship? Please be in touch with Irma for more information.
We celebrate and hold in prayer JT Romu, one of three younger players as part of the 15U Home Run Sports Training Academy team from Manitoba, who won the championship at the Theo Gibb Memorial Tournament in Regina last weekend! Way to go JT!
We celebrate and hold in prayer Dave and Beth Anderson’s son Ryan and Lexi who will be married September 23!
We celebrate and hold in prayer our caretaker Samantha Nedokus as she trains to play goalie for FC Northwest Starz to play at the Canadian Nationals in Halifax October 4-9th. Way to go Samantha!
We hold in prayer Betty Turnock while she is in hospital.
We hold in prayer Val McKay and her mom, Anne.
We hold in prayer Susan and Doug Delaney’s family members Darryl and Diane Knight as they move through health struggles. They are grateful for all our prayers.
We hold in prayer community members and families as we mourn Rebecca Contois, Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, and Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe and all Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
We continue to hold the people of James Smith Cree Nation and the nearby village of Weldon, Saskatchewan in our prayers.
Upon hearing the preliminary research findings on deaths and unmarked graves at the Alberni residential institution, The United Church of Canada, both regionally and nationally, hears the Tseshaht First Nation’s specific Calls for Truth and Justice directed to us, and commits to continued conversation with them about specific actions in response. Every Child Matters.
Programs at Trinity; please note the changes below:
Trinity Walkers: On Tuesdays, let’s start at Trinity and walk to King’s Park and back. Meet at 9:30am at the church or meet me/us in the park at 10am at the 2nd parking lot (This is the lot closest to the flower gardens). We can walk a short loop through the flower garden or a slightly longer loop around the perimeter of the park. Please call Maryann for this or any other walk you’d like to take.
Trinity Yoga: Saturdays at 10-11am Yoga; 11-noon coffee and fellowship; online by zoom
Bible Study: Mondays at 1:30pm – note the new time! in person and online
South Side Community Fitness and Fellowship: begins Wednesday September 20 at 10:30am Yoga; both online and in person by zoom
Photo directory:
Have you heard an announcement regarding someone from Trinity or Good Shepherd congregations and can’t put a face to the name?
We are having Canada Photo Services produce a pictorial directory in order to help us re-acquaint ourselves with one another and strengthen the bond of our faith communities.
Portraits will be taken October 4, 5, 6, & 7th here at the church. You will be able to view the portrait at the same time. Everyone will receive a free directory for participating and have an opportunity to purchase a studio quality portrait if you wish but there is no obligation to purchase.
You can sign up for an appointment before and after services on Sunday, Sept. 24th or give Kathy a call in the office (204 269-1632).
Our directory will not be complete without You.
Soup Fundraiser is back! the list of soup ingredients is attached and orders can be placed before and after church Sept 24. Soups will be dropped off 9-9:30am and picked up 11-1pm on Saturday September 30th at Trinity. Thank you!
Bomber fund raiser: thank you to all the folks who volunteered for the games! We have all games filled! If you’d like to volunteer and are not sure what it entails, be in touch with Marilyn or Irma or Elizabeth and we’ll arrange for you to “shadow” someone for part of any of the next 2 games. As an added incentive, we’ll offer you access to the stadium for part of the game!
We are grateful to Ruth and Arnold Graham and Edgar Rosales for cashiering this Sunday.
We need two more cashiers to fill our roster. We’ll provide training and you’ll be doing this with an experienced person. Please be in touch with Gerta if you’d like to help out. Thank you!
Scripture for this week: Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105:1-6m 37-45; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16
Scripture to ponder: Philippians 2:3-4: Don’t do anything from selfish ambition or from a cheap desire to boast, but be humble toward one another, always considering others better than yourselves. And look out for one another’s interests, not just for your own.
Prayer: Holy God, let your spirit flow through us, restore our awe, remind us of the power of your love. May your spirit inspire us to move and heal and dance with all Creation. Amen
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