Trinity United Church

“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)

Here is the link for the October 6, 2024 worship service: https://youtu.be/JB7W4wDbHwk 

Thanksgiving Sunday, October 13, 2024 worship is at 10:45 a.m. 

There is Sunday School for the children. They will go downstairs following Time with the Children in the service. 

From Damber:

Scripture to ponder and Prayer 

Scriptures: Joel 2:21–27; Psalm 126 (VU p. 850); 1 Timothy 2:1–7; Matthew 6:25–33

Commentary on Joel 2:21–27

In Joel 2:21–27, the theme of thanksgiving is intertwined with God’s promise of restoration and abundance. After a time of desolation, God assures His people of renewed joy and prosperity. This passage invites us to respond with gratitude and to recognize the goodness of God in our lives. The imagery of fruitful harvests serves as a reminder that God not only meets our needs but also desires for us to experience His overflowing blessings. This connection between our gratitude and our relationship with nature highlights a divine invitation to care for the environment as an expression of our thankfulness.

Commentary on Matthew 6:25–33

Matthew 6:25–33 emphasizes the importance of trust in God’s provision and encourages a heart of thanksgiving. Jesus teaches us to look at nature—the birds and the flowers—demonstrating how God cares for creation. This perspective prompts us to consider our role as stewards of the earth. When we acknowledge God’s care for the environment, it inspires us to reflect on how we can contribute positively to it. By prioritizing God’s kingdom, we can cultivate an appreciation for nature that leads to responsible actions and a deeper gratitude for the world around us.

Questions for Reflection

–    What do you believe God might be inviting us to do in relation to nature, especially in terms of stewardship and gratitude?

–    What are some visible signs of environmental degradation you have observed in your community or globally?

–    If recyclables and non-biodegradable materials do not decompose for thousands of years, what impact might this have on the soil and the creatures that inhabit it?

–    How can our understanding of environmental issues deepen our sense of responsibility and gratitude towards God’s creation?

–    In this Thanksgiving month, who are the people or situations in your life that you are thankful for? Make a list of those individuals and consider dialing their number to express your gratitude. How How can reaching out to them contribute to a day of positivity and recreation in your life?

Let us pray:

Gracious God, we thank You for the beauty and abundance of Your creation. Help us to recognize our role as stewards of the earth and to respond to Your invitation to care for nature with grateful hearts. Open our eyes to the signs of degradation around us and inspire us to take action for the benefit of all creation. May our love for You translate into love for the world You have made. Thank You for Your faithfulness and for the opportunity to reflect Your goodness in our care for the environment. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.

“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)

On October 6, 2024, we will be observing World Wide Communion at our 10:45 a.m. worship service.

Everyone is welcome to join us following worship for a discussion on how to proceed with The Big Question discussion group. 

We are grateful to Joann Sauve and Maryann Koop for cashiering this Sunday.

In our Prayers: 

We pray for a speedy recovery for Sumi as she undergoes chemo therapy.

We pray for Bernice Gregory as she is spending time in hospital. 

**West Broadway Community Ministry has been a ministry that our congregation supports throughout the year.  Among other resources, the Ministry provides dinner, healing and recreational programs and food and housing supports to the community in a safe, accepting environment.  This year, the Outreach Committee asks that you consider supporting West Broadway this Thanksgiving, whether it be “again” or the “first time”, by donating non-perishable food items such as coffee, coffee whitener, sugar, juice boxes, juice powder, canned beans, canned soups and meats with pop tops, canned tuna, tomato and pasta sauce, peanut butter, flour, cooking oil, and bottled water.  Other items are metal forks and spoons, ziplock bags, plastic wrap, brown paper bags and napkins.  Items can be placed in the grocery cart in the Narthex and will be delivered by the Outreach Committee to the Ministry.  We thank you in advance for your generosity.

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

Trinity is planning to host 2 one hour training sessions on the use of our AED (Automated External Defibrillator) along with a basic CPR demonstration. This would include GSA Members. We are looking to pay someone to do this so if anyone feels qualified or knows of someone who might be interested in doing this please contact Terry DeLong. His contact info is in the Church Directory or may be obtained by contacting Trinity’s Office. Note: this is not for CPR Certification, just a basic demo and our AED is a newer model that “speaks” to the user with specific instructions and has a “test” mode. The hope is to accommodate about 20 people per session and have one session on a Sunday after Trinity’s regular Service and another group of 20 after supper on a Monday -Thursday evening. Dates to be determined. Some PAL members might join in. RKNS already have Certification so wouldn’t be joining us. We are trying to save some money as the AED Company will charge us $252  for each session and we don’t want to charge Members to take this potential life-saving Training.

Save the date: Join the Second Chance Band, Trinity United and Good Shepherd Anglican choirs for a Praise and Worship service on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity. (See poster attached). Please forward the poster to family and friends. 

It’s the United Church’s 100th Anniversary next year (2025).  2025 United Church calendars will be available again this year.
Gerta de Jong is taking orders (as a courtesy for the Fundraising Committee) and will submit the order by no later than Monday, Nov 4, 2024.  The cost is $10 per calendar.  Please contact Gerta by email at gdejong@mymts.net  or call and leave a message at 204-232-6869.  This is not a Fundraising event.  

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 at  will resumed October 2. If you would like more information about this opportunity, please talk to Damber or to Terry DeLong. 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – The Worship Committee is looking for a person(s) to prepare  the communion elements (bread and juice) for communion services which are usually held once a month.  If you are interested or have any questions, please talk to Ruth Graham. 

From Prairie to Pine Region: Creation time 5: World Communion Sunday

Please hold in prayer the following communities of faith: 1Just City; Poplar river; Rivers; Sioux Lookout: St. Andrew’s 

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, October 5 – Trinity Yoga on Zoom at 10:00 a.m. followed by fellowship coffee – welcome back – adapted so all can join. 

Sunday October 6 – 10:45 a.m. World wide Communion. Join us for a discussion on The Big Question after worship. 

Monday October 7 – Bible Study at 1:30 p.m. 

Wednesday – October 9 – 10:30 a.m. SSCFF yoga 

Trinity Walkers: Call Maryann for a time and place you would like to walk. 

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. 

“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)

Here is the link for the September 29, 2024 worship service: https://youtu.be/Bs6kcx4mF2c

On Sunday, October 6, 2024 we will be observing World Wide Communion at our 10:45 a.m. service. 

Everyone is welcome to join us after the service for a discussion about how to proceed with The Big Question 

Scripture to Ponder & Prayer

Dear Friends,

This coming Sunday, as we celebrate World Communion Sunday, we will join with faith communities around the globe, breaking bread together as one body in Christ. This beautiful occasion reminds us of our unity in the Spirit, transcending our individual denominations and backgrounds. I invite you to ponder the scripture passage from Hebrews 1:1–4; 2:5–12.

Reflection Questions

·        How does the suffering of Christ resonate with your own experiences of pain and challenges? How can this bring hope?

·        In what ways can you actively contribute to the unity and support of the body of Christ in your community?

·        Take a moment to consider how you can engage with fellow believers across different cultures and traditions. What steps can you take to foster deeper connections?

·        Reflect on a time when you felt a profound sense of unity with others in your faith. What were the circumstances, and how did it affect your spiritual journey?

Prayer

Loving God, as we approach World Communion Sunday, we thank You for the gift of unity through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Help us to see beyond our differences and recognize the sacred bond we share as members of Your family. May we honor You in our relationships and strive to embody Your love and grace in our communities. Guide us in our reflections on Your Word, and may the truths we discover strengthen our faith and our commitment to one another. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Let’s come together this Sunday in gratitude and unity, celebrating the rich diversity of our faith.

Looking forward to sharing this sacred moment with all of you!

“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)

**On September 29, 2024, we will be observing baptism – baptizing River Malcolm DeLong and Leo Terry DeLong, sons of Mackenzie Laurel DeLong (nee Smith)  and Ryan Terry Jim DeLong. God-Parents are Stephanie and Jamie Hemlow.

It is also Orange Shirt Sunday. “Every Child Matters” 

We are grateful to Glen and Sandi Fitzmaurice and Nancy and Terry Delong for cashiering this Sunday.

**The office will be closed on Monday September 30 for Truth and Reconciliation Day. 

In our Prayers: 

We pray for a speedy recovery for Sumi as she undergoes chemo therapy.

We pray for Bernice Gregory as she is spending time in hospital. 

**Seniors 4 Climate Action, 1 October event at The Forks, Winnipeg, and ongoing action.  

The Prairie to Pine Executive has endorsed this event at the request of Seniors 4 Climate Action and also recommends that the members of the Region look at their site.

“We are seniors deeply alarmed by the climate crisis. Our goal is to build a cross Canada community of seniors to create a livable future. We need faster and better climate action. The Expo will be an opportunity to meet and have discussions with Winnipeg seniors and to browse 30 exhibits providing all kinds of solutions to help us all move forward. Our event is one of 60 planned across the country by Seniors for Climate.”

Please watch for those events. Additional information is available in this great short video promoting the events and seniors’ participation in the movement; and at Seniors 4 Climate and Consider Climate Manitoba.  

Save the date: Join the Second Chance Band, Trinity United and Good Shepherd Anglican choirs for a Praise and Worship service on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity.

It’s the United Church’s 100th Anniversary next year (2025).  2025 United Church calendars will be available again this year.
Gerta de Jong is taking orders (as a courtesy for the Fundraising Committee) and will submit the order by no later than Monday, Nov 4, 2024.  The cost is $10 per calendar.  Please contact Gerta by email at gdejong@mymts.net  or call and leave a message at 204-232-6869.  This is not a Fundraising event.  

Personal Care Home Services

We are pleased that Personal Care Home Services resumed on Wednesday, September 11 at 10:30 am. Our first service was held at the Waverley and Rosewood location. 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 at St. Norbert Personal Care Home will resume in October. 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – The Worship Committee is looking for a person(s) to prepare  the communion elements (bread and juice) for communion services which are usually held once a month.  If you are interested or have any questions, please talk to Ruth Graham. 

From Prairie to Pine Region: Creation time 4: Orange Shirt / National Truth and Reconciliation Day (September 30); Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (October 4). 

Please hold in prayer the following communities of faith: Pikangikum, Teulon-Balmoral, Winnipeg: Trinity

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, September 28 – Trinity Yoga on Zoom at 10:00 a.m. followed by fellowship coffee – welcome back – adapted so all can join. 

Sunday September 29 – Baptism service, Orange Shirt Sunday 

Monday, September 30 – No Bible Study – Office is closed for Truth and Reconciliation Day.  Bible Study will resume at 1:30 p.m. on October 7.

Wednesday – October 1 – 10:30 a.m. SSCFF yoga 

**Big Question – Please join us after worship on October 6 us for a brief discussion to decide how we wish to proceed with the Big Question. 

Trinity Walkers: Call Maryann for a time and place you would like to walk. 

Yoga: Mondays in the sanctuary: watch for return dates. 

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.