Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)
WORSHIP Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Trinity 10:45 a.m.
Big Question: Sunday November 24 from 9:15 – 10:00 a.m. in person and on Zoom.
Scripture for the week: John 18:33-37; Revelation 4b-8; Psalm 132:1-2 (13-18); 2Samuel 23:1-7
We are grateful to Joann Sauve and Maryann Koop for cashiering this Sunday.
Rev. Damber Khadka will be on vacation from November 12 to 23, 2024.
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 completes chemo therapy.
We pray for Bernice Gregory as she recovers in her new home.
We pray for Bill Monro who is dealing with health issues.
Just a reminder that AED/CPR Training Sessions will take place at Trinity on Monday, November 25 at 7pm and Sunday, December 1 shortly after the regular Sunday Service ends. There is currently only one spot remaining and that is for the Monday night Session. If anyone wants that spot reserved, please contact Terry DeLong at terry_delong@hotmail.com or call 204-254-3450. Each Session will be about an hour in length. You are welcome to bring your own drinks for either Session and a bag lunch for the Sunday Session if you wish. Each participant will be given 2 TimBits courtesy of Trinity.
DESTINATION BETHLEHEM – As we journey through Advent there are many ways for all to get involved.
Come join us:
Saturday – Nov. 30th, 9:30 a.m. Decorate the Sanctuary
Sunday – Dec. 1st, 10:00 a.m. 1st of Advent – Pageant & Fellowship
Needed: Actors – small reading parts – usual characters – Mary, Joseph, Innkeeper, Wise Men, shepherds & sheep
Food – donations of muffins, fruit, cheese
December 1, 8, 15 & 22nd – Advent Candle Lighters
See Sign up sheets in the Narthex, talk to one of the Worship Committee members
or call the church office.
CHRISTMAS STARS CAMPAIGN
Starts Sunday, November 17th
Ends Sunday, December 22nd
Purchase your Christmas Star in memory of a loved one or event, to honor someone or something special, or just because…
Karen Wall will be in the narthex before and after services from
Sunday, November 17th to Sunday, December 22nd to assist you with the Stars information form and payment.
There is no set payment amount for a Christmas Star, give what you wish…
*NEW From the Outreach Committee: As in the past, the Outreach committee is making some suggestions for your Christmas giving, both local and abroad. We hope you find these ideas helpful at this time of the year. Thanks for considering these ways of making Christmas a time of joy for others.
Mitten Tree – Trinity has a long standing tradition of providing hats and mittens for children in the local schools. The tree will be up in the narthex from December 1 – 22.
Christmas hampers for families in the Dalhousie area – We ask that you contribute non-perishable food items for the hampers that Dalhousie school will be making for a family by December 8 to allow time for them to put the hampers together. Suggested items are rice, lentils, beans, canned meats, canned fruit, pasta and sauces. Monetary donations are also welcome for the purchase of fresh produce. Donation boxes will be available in the narthex
December 1-8
Velma’s House – Donations to Velma’s House were so well received last year that we are once again offering our support to the young women that use this resource. Velma’s House is under the parent organization of Ka Ni Kanichihk for women fleeing violence on Winnipeg Streets and requiring a temporary refuge. There is a need for new warm socks and underwear. There will be a box set up in the narthex from
Dec 1-22
Gifts With Vision – the United Church catalogue is available online at giftswithvision.ca for those wishing to make a contribution to church projects both in Canada and abroad.
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.
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: Reign of Christ Sunday
Please hold in prayer the following communities of faith: Pembina Parish (Morden, Darlington); Sandy Lake; Vermillion Bay
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, November 23 – Trinity Yoga on Zoom at 10:00 a.m. followed by fellowship coffee – welcome back – adapted so all can join.
Sunday November 24 – Big Question 9:15-!0:00 a.m; Worship !0:45 a.m.
Monday November 25 – 1:30 p.m. Bible Study
Wednesday – November 27 – 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:
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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