“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)
Worship Service: March 30, 2025 at 10:45 a.m. Coffee fellowship following worship.
Scripture for the week: Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32; Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9
We are grateful to Debbie Spindler and Mike Cudjoe 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 was 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.
THANK YOU to all who helped with the service and reception for the celebration of life for Marjorie Olshevski – those who helped with the set up of tables and chairs, those who prepared and served the food, the choir members who provided leadership in the singing of hymns, those who provided technical support – sound, PowerPoint, setting up the video. THANK YOU! The family was was very appreciative for all who helped make the day special. And from Ruth who coordinated the luncheon: “A great big THANK YOU to all the ladies who gave of their time and energy to support the Olshevski family by working at Marjorie’s celebration of life reception. The family were very pleased by the reception provided.”
*Good Shepherd Anglican Church is inviting Trinity United & Epiphany Lutheran for Maundy Thursday worship on April 17 at 6:15 p.m. The service will feature a unique setup, with chairs arranged in a circle at the back of the sanctuary, and the altar placed in the center. Communion will be administered to one another, creating a communal and intimate experience for all attendees.
*We will be having a joint service on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, at The United Church in Meadowood, in partnership with St. Mary’s United, Meadowood United, and Trinity United. The service will begin at 10:45 AM, with refreshments available starting at 10:00 AM. The choir rehearsal will start at 9:15 AM, allowing the choristers to enjoy refreshments before the service. Please mark your calendars and remind your friends and family about the date. We look forward to seeing you all there!
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: Fourth Sunday in Lent
Please hold in prayer the following communities of faith: Brookdale; Winnipeg: Chinese; Circle Marsh (Glenella, Langruth, Plumas)
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.
Trinity Yoga – Saturday – March 29 at 10:00 a.m. on Zoom followed by fellowship coffee
Worship – Sunday March 30 at 10:45 a.m. Coffee fellowship following Worship.
Bible Study – Monday March 31 at 1:30 p.m.
Yoga – Southside Community Group – Wednesday April 2 at 10:30 a.m.
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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