“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)
December 1, 2024 – Joint service with Good Shepherd Anglican (GSA) – Destination Bethlehem.
Please join us at 10:00 a.m. for coffee and muffins, worship is at 10:45 a.m.
Scripture for the week: Luke 21:25-26; 1Thessalonians 3:9-11; Psalm 25:1-10; Jeremiah 33:14-16
We are grateful to Ruth and Arnold Graham and Edgar Rosales 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 her recovery following chemo therapy.
We pray for Bernice Gregory as she recovers at home
We pray for Bill Monro who is dealing with health issues.
DESTINATION BETHLEHEM – As we journey through Advent there are many ways for all to get involved.
Come and join us as we decorate the church for Christmas. Saturday, November 30th at 9:30 am. Coffee will be on.
Sunday Dec. 1st, 10:00 a.m. 1st of Advent – Fellowship & Pageant
December 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
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…
*From the Ministry & Personnel and Property Committees: Our caretaker is occasionally unable to work a shift due to illness or other reason – this may occur up to about 5-6 times over the year. Our committee members are the volunteers usually called upon to do the cleaning in Samantha’s absence. Due to recent changes, we are finding it more difficult to find enough volunteers from within our committees to help clean. We are therefore putting out a plea for volunteers from the congregation who would be willing to form a back-up “cleaning team”. Appropriate training would be provided. Feel free to approach Ed Tymofichuk or Sandi Fitzmaurice for more information. We will have a sign-up sheet posted in the narthex.
Congratulations to Lily Hemlow for recently winning the award, for the Top Female U16 Athlete in all of Manitoba!! And Lily is only 14, so if all goes well, hopefully she will repeat next year!! She was also nominated for the Top Female Athlete Overall for Manitoba, but lost out to another older Track Star that goes to the same High School. Better luck next year!!
Thank you to Stephanie Hemlow and Terry DeLong for presenting the first AED training on Monday November 25. There will be another session on Sunday, Dec. 1, shortly after our regular Service ends. This session is full but if you are interested, check with Terry on Sunday to see if there are any cancellations.
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: First Sunday of Advent; World Aids Day (December 1); International Day of person with Disabilities (December 3); National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (December 6).
Please hold in prayer the following communities of faith: Lutheran-United Church of Thompson, Souris
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 30 – Trinity Yoga on Zoom at 10:00 a.m. followed by fellowship coffee – adapted so all can join.
Sunday December 1– Destination Bethlehem – 10:00 a.m. – Fellowship with coffee and refreshments followed by worship (pageant) at 10:45 a.m.
Bible Study will resume in January.
Wednesday – December 4- 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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