“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)
Worship service (with communion): January 12, 2025 at 10:45 a.m.
Big Question: Sunday January 12 – 9:15 to 10:00 a.m. (in person and on Zoom)
Sunday School will start in February.
Scripture to ponder and prayer:
Scriptures for this week
Isaiah 43:1–7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14–17; Luke 3:15–17, 21–22
Scriptures to Ponder
In Isaiah 43:1–7, God calls all people, regardless of their struggles or backgrounds, to be His sons and daughters. How can baptism serve as a reminder that God’s love transcends all boundaries?
Baptism is both a divine act of love and a human response to God’s calling. How do your actions in relation to others reflect God’s love and acceptance, especially when it comes to interacting with people whose identities or experiences may differ from your own?
The church is called to be a reflection of God’s inclusive love. How can your faith community more faithfully represent God’s welcoming embrace of all people, especially those marginalized for their gender or sexual identity? How can baptism be a symbol of this larger mission of inclusivity and love?
Baptism symbolizes the transformation of our hearts and lives. How does your baptism call you to live differently in a community that includes all people—no matter their background or identity? How can you help create a welcoming space in your church or community?
The Bible calls all people to be part of God’s family. In light of this, how can the church better recognize and celebrate the diverse forms of human identity, including those with different sexual identities? How does your understanding of baptism shape your response to those who feel excluded?
Let us pray
God of Love,
Thank You for the gift of baptism, a sign of Your inclusive love. Help us to live as one family, embracing all people, regardless of their differences. May our actions reflect Your grace and acceptance, and may we honor the diversity of Your creation. Guide us to be a welcoming community, united in Christ’s love. Amen.
We are grateful to Joann Sauve and Maryann Koop for cashiering this Sunday.
In our Prayers:
We pray for Connie Fillion’s sister-in-law Betty Fillion as she is in hospital Palliative Care.
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 has finishes radiation treatment. Damber and Sumi are grateful for the prayers and support of the congregation.
We pray for Bill Monro who is dealing with health issues.
From the Outreach Committee:
A big thank you from the Outreach committee to everyone for your outstanding support of our Christmas
projects. Your generosity is felt by so many in this new year. Dalhousie school staff were thrilled with the abundance of non-perishable food items that enabled them to make up 15 hampers for local families. Velma’s House was the recipient of a huge box of clothing and toiletries (84 items in total). From the Mitten tree, we collected 158 hats and 50 pairs of mittens These were sorted and will be distributed to several schools in South Winnipeg for children in need of warm items at recess! Thank you!!
*Coming on January 26 after church service: Committee/Team Education Fair
While a light lunch is available people can attain information on the various activities that manage the church business and keep the church connected to the larger committee. People from the various committees will be present to describe their activities.
Other opportunities: Once a month meetings and other activities associated with being on a committee does not suit some people. If you have free time over the year there are many activities that you can help with. Your presence and support for the committee work and the activities of the church is always welcome.
Thank you,
Nomination Committee: Barbara Tallman, Nancy Delong, Wynn Ferguson
*Mark your calendar for Trivia Night on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Details forthcoming from the Fundraising Committee.
*Good Shepherd Painting Event Rescheduled – for February 22 in the Lower hall from 9:00 a.m. until about noon. Now that the busy holiday season has left us looking for something else to do, why not try your hand at painting? If you think you have no artistic talent this event could prove you wrong! With the able tutelage from Garth (well-known Prairie artist) and Di (the Encourager) you will create something worthy of hanging in your home … really. What to paint is entirely up to you … it’s not one of those ‘everybody paints the same thing’ kind of workshops. Start time is 9 am in the Lower Hall and we’ll paint till around noon. Then we’ll have a soup lunch (3 varieties) with bread/buns and dessert – all provided. The cost is $75/person ($25 will go to Di and Garth for supply costs and $50 to Good Shepherd). Just because it’s a fundraiser for Good Shepherd does by no means mean that no one else can join. We’d love to have some Trinity folks come and enjoy in the comradery and food but most of all in the fun and encouragement of each other! Cheques should be made out to Church of the Good Shepherd and put in our Wardens’ mailbox (above the coat rack, close to the GS office). There are a few spots still open … you’d be most welcome!
From Prairie to Pine Region: Baptism of Jesus
Please hold in prayer the following communities of faith: Clandeboye-Winnipeg Beach (in process 0f re-alignment); Deloraine-Melita-Tilston (disbanding)
Programs at Trinity: All are welcome to attend.
Trinity Yoga – Saturday – January 11 – 10 a.m. on Zoom followed by fellowship coffee until noon.
Worship – Sunday January 12 – The Baptism of Jesus/Communion at 10:45 a.m.
Big Question: Sunday January 12 – 9:15-10:00 a.m.
Bible Study – Monday January 13 at 1:30 p.m.
Yoga – Southside Community Group – Wednesday January 15 at 10:30 a.m. – in person and on Zoom
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 small items like 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, participate in worship services offered at The Waverley and St Norbert Persona 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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