**Please note: the city is repairing and repaving Summerside Ave and it may be closed when you come. Please enter the church parking lot from Mapleridge Ave for the next couple of weeks**
Here is the link for the moment: https://youtu.be/F6sVRd4PZNY
This Sunday, October 1st, 10:45am, in person and online World Communion Sunday.
Sermon by phone: 204 410 1384
Thanksgiving Sunday is a time when we are grateful for many things: family, friends, homes and food on our tables to name a few. To share our gratitude we are collecting items for West Broadway Community Ministry and Camp Morgan at the Brady Landfill.
Camp Morgan: because of the changing nature of the weather, Outreach folks will purchase what they need; also donations of wood are needed for the sacred fire and keeping warm; money can be dropped into the Camp Morgan jar (the one with the heart stickers all over it!)
West Broadway: fruit cups, canned tuna, salmon, or meat, cereal and oatmeal; men’s and women’s warm socks and long underwear
Everything can be dropped off and/or placed on the sanctuary stairs until Sunday October 15th
BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!
Are your shelves cluttered with your summer “beach reads”? Or are you looking to stock up for the coming winter months? Bring your books to Trinity during the month of October and take a few home – “Pay what you please”. Tell your friends who may not attend Trinity; the table will be set up on some Saturdays as well as during the week. Thank you. Isabel Tymofichuk
United Church Calendars: are available now and cost around $8; please be in touch with Gerta if you’d like to purchase one!
We hold in prayer Don and Marion Schultz as they move through health issues.
We hold in prayer Joann Sauve on the death of her sister Terry.
We hold in prayer Ellen and Harry Johnson as they mourn the death of Ellen’s brother Bill and nephew William.
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.
Photo directory: An extra day has been added: Tuesday October 10th 2:30pm to 8:30pm.
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. Please call Kathy in the office (204 269 1632) to sign up.
Soup Fundraiser is back! On Saturday September 30th, soups will be dropped off 9-9:30am and picked up 11-1pm at Trinity. Thank you!
Would you like to read scripture and/or create and write prayers for Sunday Worship? Please be in touch with Irma for more information.
“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/
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
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 Ken and Elaine Johnson and Ed and Isabel Tymofichuk 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!
“Songs of Resilience and Hope” at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, 525 Wardlaw Avenue, 7pm, Friday, September 29. This repeat performance, featuring jazz vocalist Adele M. Wilding, Karl Kohut on bass, and Bert Johnson on piano, and guest artist Donna Fillingham, is a celebration of songs from the African American Spiritual tradition with a selection of readings highlighting the some of the shared cultural experiences of people of colour in North America. Admission is by donation at the door.
Scripture for this week: Exodus 17:1-17; Psalm 78:1-4,12-16; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32
Scripture to ponder: Psalm 145:2 Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever. .
Prayer: Once again we meet you in the wilderness God, help us to grow in understanding and learn to trust that you are with us even in the wilderness moments. Amen
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