“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)
Invitation to the Longest Night service: December 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.: https://youtu.be/Pi3_7Y4sQek
Longest Night Service: We invite our members to submit the first names of their loved ones for the Longest Night Service. During the service, we will light candles in honor those who are unable to attend in person, allowing us to remember and honor their beloved ones. To include a name, please contact our office by phone or email no later than December 20th. Your participation helps make this service a meaningful and heartfelt experience for all.
Services for December:
December 22, 29 – worship at 10:45 a.m.
December 21 – Longest Night service at 7:00 p.m. (joint service with GSA)
December 24 – Christmas Eve service at 7:00 p.m. (joint service with GSA)
*The church office will close at 11:00 a.m. on December 24 and will be closed December 25, 26, and 27.
For anyone who is looking for a service on December 25, you may wish to check out Metropolitan United in Toronto. Rev. Jason Meyers will deliver the sermon “God’s Eternal Love Has a Face”. This sermon won first place in Broadview’s recent Best
Christmas Sermon Ever contest. The sermon will be live streamed at 10 a.m. CST (it should come if you look up Metropolitan United in Toronto). It will also be available later on you tube. We used this sermon in our Big Question discussion in November.
We are grateful to Debbie Spindler and Mike Cudjoe 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 restored health for Sumi as she continues her recovery after completing her chemo therapy.
We pray for Bernice Gregory as she recovers at home.
We pray for Bill Monro who is dealing with health issues.
The Fellowship Committee has been busy baking and delivering cookies and cards to many in our community of faith who are not able to join us for worship and activities in the church.
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 – Thank you for all who contributed for these hampers. The contributions have been picked up and will be shared with families in need in the area.
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
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.
CHRISTMAS STARS CAMPAIGN
Ends Sunday, December 22nd
If anyone still wishes to Purchase your Christmas Star in memory of a loved one or event,
to honor someone or something special, or just because…
Please contact Karen Wall before Sunday, December 22nd
There is no set payment amount for a Christmas Star,
give what you wish…
Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for a Happy 2025 to our Trinity Staff. One of Trinity’s traditions over the years has been to recognize our much-appreciated staff members during the Christmas season. On behalf of our congregation, Ministry and Personnel Committee members present Christmas greeting cards and gifts to Damber, Irma, Héctor, Tierney, Samantha and Kathy. May the Blessings of God’s Love and Presence be richly experienced by all.
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.
From Prairie to Pine Region: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Please hold in prayer the following communities of faith: Prairie Vision (Bladur, Cypress River), Winnipeg: Raymond Flett Memorial.
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:
Trinity Yoga – Saturdays – will resume in January.
Sunday December 22– Fourth Sunday in Advent – Worship at 10:45 a.m.
Bible Study will resume in January.
Wednesday South Side Seniors Yoga will resume in January.
Trinity Walkers – Call Maryann for a time and place you would like to walk.
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.
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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