“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)
**On September 8, 2024, Communion worship service at 10:45 am.
We look forward to the following worship services in September:
September 15 – Baptism, Sunday School
*September 22 2:30pm – Covenanting service with Rev. Damber Khadka at 2:30 pm – there will not be a morning service.
September 29 – Baptism
We are grateful to Gerta deJong, Karen Wall and Marilyn Loat for cashiering this Sunday.
WELCOME BACK LUNCH is to take place Sunday, September 8th, after the service. You may sign up to donate sandwiches, cheese, pickles, tomatoes or cucumbers on the sheet in the narthex. Cake and beverages will be provided. Come join together as we kick off another year of togetherness at Trinity! Everyone is welcome, even if you have not signed up.
Thank you, Ruth Graham and the Fellowship Committee
TUC Youth Group: please join us in the Lower Hall on Sunday, September 8th at 10:45 to catch up on what everyone has been doing this summer, fill out a registration form, and talk about planning for this year! If you can’t make it but don’t want to miss out on the Youth Group information, please reach out to Angela at awalkden@mymts.net or call/text at 204-997-0684.
Sunday School is starting up again soon! Please join us downstairs after the church service on Sunday, September 8th for registration. Sunday School services will be held on the following dates: September 15th, October 13th, November 10th and December 8th. If you can help out with facilitating, please email Carley Steen: cbsteen@outlook.com Thank you!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – The Worship Committee is looking for a person(s) to prepare the communion elements (bread and juice) for communion services which are usually held once a month. If you are interested or have any questions, please talk to Ruth Graham. Ruth and Arnold will be setting up communion on September 8th – come and see what’s involved.
Bible Study – What does the scripture readings say to us today? Come and join in the conversation as we look at the following Sunday’s scripture readings. Starting Monday, September 9th at 1:30 pm, a group will meet in the narthex at Trinity. All are welcome.
Personal Care Home Services
We are pleased to announce that Personal Care Home Services will resume on Wednesday, September 11 at 10:30 am. Our first service will be held at the Waverley and Rosewood location. We warmly invite our members to join us and contribute to the worship service. Your participation and support are greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing you there! Services at St. Norbert Personal Care Home will resume in October.
We have a new group at the church!
PAL (Pembina Active Living 55+) is a charitable, seniors serving organization in South Winnipeg committed to enhancing the lives of all older adults. They will be renting space from Trinity United and Good Shepherd Anglican. They start on Tuesday, September 3rd, and will be with us each week. PAL will be using several places in our church.
I know you will join me in welcoming them! Thanks so much, Susan Delaney, Board Chair
PAL Fall programs will run at Trinity Mondays 9:00-1:00 pm, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9:00-3:00 pm, Thursdays 9:00-12:00 pm.
Trinity will be a very busy place throughout this year as we welcome our many user groups into our space. Please be mindful of parking, to leave space for parents dropping off and picking up their children for Nursery School between 8:45 and 9:00 am, 11:00 and 11:15 am, 12:45 and 1:00 pm and 3:00 and 3:15 pm.
In our Prayers:
We pray for Terry DeLong for continued healing as he recovers at home.
We pray for a speedy recovery for Sumi as she undergoes chemo therapy.
From Prairie to Pine Region: Creation time 1
Please hold in prayer the following communities of faith: Oak Lake (Griswold, Oak Lake); St. Charles-Headingley; Virden
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.
Office hours: Effective September 3rd, the office will return to being open Monday through Friday, 9:00-1:00 pm.
Programs at Trinity:
Sunday September 8
10:45 a.m. Communion worship service, followed by a welcome back lunch; Sunday school and youth registration.
Monday, September 9
1:30 p.m. – Bible Study
Trinity Walkers: Call Maryann for a time and place you would like to walk.
The following programs are taking a break:
Trinity Yoga: Saturdays at 10:00 am on Zoom – taking a break for a few weeks, watch for return dates.
Yoga: Mondays in the sanctuary: taking a break for a couple of weeks, watch for return dates.
South Side Community Fitness and Fellowship: watch for return date at the end of September..
The lower level washroom renovations are nearing completion. Richmond Kings Nursery School returns September 9.
Needs at Trinity: There are many volunteer opportunities in the ministry at Trinity. If you are able to offer the gift of time to give please let us know. There are opportunities, to serve on committees, to help with one time special events, help serve at funeral lunches and fellowship coffee, to help with technology, read scripture, offer prayers, sing in the choir, to work at bombers games, help with Sunday School and Youth, etc. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities and be in touch with the office (204 269 1632 tuc@mymts.net) We are grateful for every gift given and appreciate all you do for Trinity.
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