“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)
Worship Service: March 23, 2025 at 10:45 a.m.
Scripture for the week: Isaiah 55:1‒9; Psalm 63:1‒8; 1 Corinthians 10:1‒13; Luke 13:1‒9
We are grateful to Gerta deJong, Marilyn Loat, Karen Wall for cashiering this Sunday.
Irma Nadeau will be on vacation from March 30 to April 6, 2025, inclusive, with a return date of Monday, April 7. We wish her well as she looks forward to enjoying times with family.
In our Prayers:
We pray for the family of Marjorie Olshevski as they mourn her death. A celebration of life will be held in her honour at Trinity on March 22nd 6:30 p.m.
We pray for Bernice Gregory who is dealing with health issues.
We pray for Ed and Merle Boyd as Ed is in hospital dealing with health issues.
We pray for Sumi as she continues her recovery following cancer treatment. We pray for Sumi’s three nieces Ameera, Anupaa, and Anuka in the camp in Nepal as they need support for their security and protection. We pray too for Damber’s mother, Dhan Khadka as she faces serious health issues. Damber and Sumi are grateful for the prayers and support of the congregation.
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 Bill Monro who is dealing with health issues.
World Day of Prayer (WDP) – Trinity will be hosting a WDP service on Friday March 21 at 2:00pm. All are welcome.
WDP is celebrated in over 170 countries, and the motto is: Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action. The WDP theme for 2025 is “I made you Wonderful.”, based on Psalm 139, and features the Cook Islands. Nancy DeLong thanks all who have volunteered to help with this event.
*On Sunday April 27 @ 9:30 a.m. Trinity and Good Shepherd will have a joint Celebratory Hymn Sing Service.
This is a fundraising event for both churches. Starting on Sunday March 23rd you will be able to choose your favorite hymn(s). The hymn(s) you choose will be sung at the service. Your choice can be in celebration of or in remembrance of someone special. There will be a list of hymns available for you to choose from. As with the Stars campaign your donation will go to the church of your choice. Each selection will be listed on the power point and printed in a bulletin that will be available that Sunday.
Questions or concerns may be directed to Marilyn, Gerta, or to Ann (Good Shepherd).
From Stewardship: Please remember to return your 2025 Stewardship campaign pledge form before March 31st, if you have not already. Thank you for all your gifts to Trinity United Church and the mission and ministry that continues to grow.
THE BOOKS ARE BACK! (And so are the puzzles). Take a book, or leave a book, or several. Pay what you please (or nothing at all, though this is a fund-raiser …) There’s lots of winter left to curl up and read!
From Prairie to Pine Region: third Sunday in Lent; Community Living homes
Please hold in prayer the following communities of faith: Emo-Devlin (Emo, Devlin); Flin Flon: Northminister Memorial; Rainy River
Our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of Morgan Harris and Mercedes Myran, family, friends, and community members, as confirmation was received of the discovery of their remains at the Prairie Green Landfill now allows for appropriate celebration of life ceremonies to take place in accordance with Indigenous culture. We are grateful for all who have participated in the search process and those who have supported the families and affected communities during this time.
Programs at Trinity: All are welcome to attend.
World Day of Prayer: Friday, March 21 at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary
Trinity Yoga – Saturday – March 22 at 10:00 a.m. on Zoom followed by fellowship coffee
Worship – Sunday March 23 at 10:45 a.m.
Bible Study – Monday March 24 at 1:30 p.m.
*Yoga – Southside Community Group – *No yoga on Wednesday March 26. Yoga will resume on April 2.
From Maryann: Trinity Walkers – Are you getting outside or have you reverted to mall walking? If you are mall walking, where are you going? The Outlet mall, St Vital mall or maybe Ikea? Let me know and let’s arrange to get together. Together we build friendships and a caring community. Take care, Maryann
Electronics Recycling – Bring your small electronics for recycling – recycle items that fit into the blue box in the narthex.
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, participate in worship services offered at The Waverley and St Norbert Personal Care Home 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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