“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)
WORSHIP on Sunday, October 27 at Trinity at 10:45 a.m.
We are grateful to Gerta de Jong, Marilyn Loat and Karen Wall for cashiering this Sunday.
In our Prayers:
We pray for Priest Jennifer Sisson, Good Shepherd Anglican (GSA) and her family as her husband Bishop Geoff Woodcroft faces health issues.
We pray for a speedy recovery for Sumi as she continues chemo therapy.
We pray for Bernice Gregory as she is spending time in hospital.
We pray for Evelyn Hardy as she recovers at home following a medical procedure.
Praise And Worship: A big thank you to all who participated and attended the Praise and Worship service on October 19. Thank you to Second Chance, The Choir and all who helped to make this a wonderful worship experience. Thanks to Michelle Bowles who spoke about Alpha House and its mission and programs. We raised $2200.00 for Alpha House.
**NEW: “Greetings on behalf of the Stewardship Committee. This Trinity United financial update is of figures for the first 3/4 of the year.
Our year to date anticipated deficit was 22K and we currently have a net surplus of 34K. Although some of this may be due to timing differences between budgeted and actual inflows / outflows, we are nonetheless very encouraged by these numbers.
With sustained givings, strong rental partners and dedicated efforts from volunteering/fundraising we are on track towards closing out the year in a much healthier financial position than anticipated!
Thank you all for your valued contributions.”
Good Shepherd would like to extend an invitation to the folks at Trinity to join us November 16 for a painting event. It will be a Saturday morning workshop concluding with a soup lunch (provided) and presentation of everyone’s ‘work of art’. Poster with general details is attached so folks can get an idea of the make-up of the event. Maximum participants is 25; cost expected to be $75/person. As you will see on the poster, the event will be hosted by our own Di and Garth Panting, our newest Priest and her professional artist husband, Garth. Also in the details, this event is for fun, encouraging each other and gathering together.
Electronics Recycling – The electronics recycling is continuing, thanks to the kind volunteer time of Carl and Margaret Shaykewich. Please only put recycle items that fit into the blue recycling box. NO large items, such as appliances or tv’s. It is also helpful if you package batteries in a plastic baggie. Thank you.
Trinity is planning to host 2 one hour training sessions on the use of our AED (Automated External Defibrillator) along with a basic CPR demonstration. This would include GSA Members. We are looking to pay someone to do this so if anyone feels qualified or knows of someone who might be interested in doing this please contact Terry DeLong. His contact info is in the Church Directory or may be obtained by contacting Trinity’s Office. Note: this is not for CPR Certification, just a basic demo and our AED is a newer model that “speaks” to the user with specific instructions and has a “test” mode. The hope is to accommodate about 20 people per session and have one session on a Sunday after Trinity’s regular Service and another group of 20 after supper on a Monday -Thursday evening. Dates to be determined. Some PAL members might join in. RKNS already have Certification so wouldn’t be joining us. We are trying to save some money as the AED Company will charge us $252 for each session and we don’t want to charge Members to take this potential life-saving Training.
It’s the United Church’s 100th Anniversary next year (2025). 2025 United Church calendars will be available again this year.
Gerta de Jong is taking orders (as a courtesy for the Fundraising Committee) and will submit the order by no later than Monday, Nov 4, 2024. The cost is $10 per calendar. Please contact Gerta by email at gdejong@mymts.net or call and leave a message at 204-232-6869. This is not a Fundraising event.
Personal Care Home Services
We are pleased that Personal Care Home Services have resumed at the Waverley/Rosewood location and at St. Norbert Personal Care Home. The St. Norbert service is at 10:30 the first Wednesday of the month and the service at The Waverley/Rosewood is the second Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. 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 resumed October 2. If you would like more information about this opportunity, please talk to Damber or to Terry DeLong.
From Prairie to Pine Region: Creation time 6: Peace Sunday; Reformation Sunday; All Saints Sunday
Please hold in prayer the following communities of faith: Neepawa United Anglican; The Pas: Westminster
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.
Programs at Trinity:
Saturday, October 26 – Trinity Yoga on Zoom at 10:00 a.m. followed by fellowship coffee – welcome back – adapted so all can join.
Sunday October 27 – 10:45 a.m. Worship
Monday October 28 – 1:30 p.m. Bible Study
Wednesday – October 30 – SSCFF Yoga 10:30 a.m. (in person and on Zoom)
Trinity Walkers: Call Maryann for a time and place you would like to walk.
Opportunities to serve:
The Worship Committee is looking for a team of volunteers to take turns to prepare and serve communion. If you are willing to help out on occasion, please speak to Carolyn (cbpierson@mymts.net).
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. See sign up sheets in the narthex for scripture reading, prayers of the people, ushers and greeters.
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