Trinity United Church

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

**On September 15, 2024, Worship service with baptism starts at 10:45 am. Children are invited downstairs for Sunday School following the baptism. 

Scripture to Ponder & Prayer – from Damber (see attachment) 

We look forward to the following worship services in September:

September 15 – Baptism, Sunday School

*September 22 2:30pm – Covenanting service with Rev. Damber Khadka at 2:30 pm – there will not be a morning service. 

September 29 – Baptism 

We are grateful to Debbie Spindler and Mike Cudjoe for cashiering this Sunday.

Sunday School is starting this Sunday!  Sunday School services will be held on the following dates: September 15th, October 13th, November 10th and December 8th.  If you can help out with facilitating, please email Carley Steen: cbsteen@outlook.com  Thank you!

In our Prayers: 

Our thoughts, prayers, and sympathies are with people throughout Manitoba and across the country especially within Indigenous communities throughout Manitoba as they mourn the death and celebrate the life and legacy of the Assembly of Manitoba’s Chiefs Chief Cathy Merrick who died on Friday, September 06, 2024.

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

*NEW: 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. 

Personal Care Home Services

We are pleased to announce 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. 

We have a new group at the church!

PAL (Pembina Active Living 55+) is a charitable, seniors serving organization in South Winnipeg committed to enhancing the lives of all older adults. They will be renting space from Trinity United and Good Shepherd Anglican. They have moved in and will start their programming the week of September 16. . PAL will be using several places in our church. I know you will join me in welcoming them! PAL Fall programs will run at Trinity Mondays 9:00-1:00 pm, Tuesdays & Wednesdays  9:00-3:00 pm, Thursdays 9:00-12:00 pm.

Thanks so much, Susan Delaney, Board Chair

Trinity will be a very busy place throughout this year as we welcome our many user groups into our space. Please be mindful of parking, to leave space for parents dropping off and picking up their children for Nursery School between 8:45 and 9:00 am, 11:00 and 11:15 am, 12:45 and 1:00 pm and 3:00 and 3:15 pm. 

From Prairie to Pine Region: Creation time 2: World Week for Peace and Palestine and Israel (3rd week in September); UN International Day of Peace (September 21). 

Please hold in prayer the following communities of faith: Miami; Swan River: 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:

Sunday September 15

10:45 a.m. Worship service with baptism;  Sunday school 

Monday, September 16

1:30 p.m. – Bible Study – What does the scripture readings say to us today?  Come and join in the conversation as we look at the following Sunday’s scripture readings. Mondays 1:30 pm, a group will meet in the narthex at Trinity.  All are welcome.

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

The following programs are taking a break:

Trinity Yoga: Saturdays at 10:00 am on Zoom – taking a break for a few weeks, watch for return dates.

Yoga: Mondays in the sanctuary: taking a break for a couple of weeks, watch for return dates. 

South Side Community Fitness and Fellowship: watch for return date at the end of September..  

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 8, 2024 worship service: https://youtu.be/fVFyNgTnj9U 

On Sunday, September 15, 2024  worship starts at 10:45 a.m.  The service will include the baptism of Kaya Harper. The children are invited to stay for the baptism and will then go downstairs for Sunday School. 

We look forward to the following worship services in September:

September 15 – Baptism, Sunday School

*September 22 2:30pm – Covenanting service with Rev. Damber Khadka at 2:30 p.m. – there will not be a morning service. 

September 29 – Baptism 

From Damber: Scripture to Ponder & Prayer, September 15, 2024 Seventeenth after Pentecost, Proper 17.  

Scripture Passage:

• Romans 6:3-4 – “Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.”
• 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 – This passage speaks about the unity and diversity of the Body of Christ.

Objective: To understand the significance of baptism in uniting believers with Christ’s death and resurrection and to explore how this unity extends to the diversity of gifts and roles within the Body of Christ.

Prayer:

Loving God,

We lift up our hearts in gratitude for Your presence and guidance. We ask that You bless each one, filling us with Your wisdom and strength.

Send us out with renewed purpose to live out our faith actively. Help us to be a source of encouragement and support, contributing to the unity of Your Body, the Church.

May Your love shine through us in all that we do, and may we carry the light of Christ into every aspect of our lives.

Grant us peace, joy, and the courage to follow You wholeheartedly.

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 September 8, 2024, Communion worship service at 10:45 am.

We look forward to the following worship services in September:

September 15 – Baptism, Sunday School

*September 22 2:30pm – Covenanting service with Rev. Damber Khadka at 2:30 pm – there will not be a morning service. 

September 29 – Baptism 

We are grateful to Gerta deJong, Karen Wall and Marilyn Loat for cashiering this Sunday.

WELCOME BACK LUNCH is to take place Sunday, September 8th, after the service.  You may sign up to donate sandwiches, cheese, pickles, tomatoes or cucumbers on the sheet in the narthex.  Cake and beverages will be provided.  Come join together as we kick off another year of togetherness at Trinity! Everyone is welcome, even if you have not signed up. 

Thank you, Ruth Graham and the Fellowship Committee

TUC Youth Group: please join us in the Lower Hall on Sunday, September 8th at 10:45 to catch up on what everyone has been doing this summer, fill out a registration form, and talk about planning for this year!  If you can’t make it but don’t want to miss out on the Youth Group information, please reach out to Angela at awalkden@mymts.net or call/text at 204-997-0684.

Sunday School is starting up again soon!  Please join us downstairs after the church service on Sunday, September 8th for registration.  Sunday School services will be held on the following dates: September 15th, October 13th, November 10th and December 8th.  If you can help out with facilitating, please email Carley Steen: cbsteen@outlook.com  Thank you!

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.  Ruth and Arnold will be setting up communion on September 8th –  come and see what’s involved.  

Bible Study – What does the scripture readings say to us today?  Come and join in the conversation as we look at the following Sunday’s scripture readings.  Starting Monday, September 9th at 1:30 pm, a group will meet in the narthex at Trinity.  All are welcome.

Personal Care Home Services

We are pleased to announce that Personal Care Home Services will resume on Wednesday, September 11 at 10:30 am. Our first service will be 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. 

We have a new group at the church!

PAL (Pembina Active Living 55+) is a charitable, seniors serving organization in South Winnipeg committed to enhancing the lives of all older adults. They will be renting space from Trinity United and Good Shepherd Anglican. They start on Tuesday, September 3rd, and will be with us each week. PAL will be using several places in our church.

I know you will join me in welcoming them! Thanks so much, Susan Delaney, Board Chair

PAL Fall programs will run at Trinity Mondays 9:00-1:00 pm, Tuesdays & Wednesdays  9:00-3:00 pm, Thursdays 9:00-12:00 pm.

Trinity will be a very busy place throughout this year as we welcome our many user groups into our space. Please be mindful of parking, to leave space for parents dropping off and picking up their children for Nursery School between 8:45 and 9:00 am, 11:00 and 11:15 am, 12:45 and 1:00 pm and 3:00 and 3:15 pm. 

In our Prayers: 

We pray for Terry DeLong for continued healing as he recovers at home.

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

From Prairie to Pine Region: Creation time 1

Please hold in prayer the following communities of faith: Oak Lake (Griswold, Oak Lake); St. Charles-Headingley; Virden

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.

Office hours: Effective September 3rd, the office will return to being open Monday through Friday, 9:00-1:00 pm.

Programs at Trinity:

Sunday September 8

10:45 a.m. Communion worship service, followed by a welcome back lunch; Sunday school and youth registration.

Monday, September 9

1:30 p.m. – Bible Study

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

The following programs are taking a break:

Trinity Yoga: Saturdays at 10:00 am on Zoom – taking a break for a few weeks, watch for return dates.

Yoga: Mondays in the sanctuary: taking a break for a couple of weeks, watch for return dates. 

South Side Community Fitness and Fellowship: watch for return date at the end of September..  

The lower level washroom renovations are nearing completion. Richmond Kings Nursery School returns September 9.

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. 

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

On September 1, 2024, Trinity United Church will lead the joint Sunday Service at 9:30 am.

Starting from the following Sunday, September 8, we will return to our regular service time of 10:45 am. We want to thank everyone for their support and companionship during these summer months of worship together.

We are grateful to Ed and Isabel Tymofichuk and Ken and Elaine Johnson for cashiering this Sunday.

Bomber Game on Saturday, September 7! 

ATTENTION everyone: We’re in need of 4 more enthusiastic volunteers to help out at the Bomber game this Saturday, September 7. If you’re interested in joining the team, please sign up on the sheet posted in the narthex or reach out to Marilyn by phone or email. Your support is greatly appreciated.

WELCOME BACK LUNCH is to take place Sunday, September 8th, after the service.  You may sign up to donate sandwiches, cheese, pickles, tomatoes or cucumbers on the sheet in the narthex.  Cake and beverages will be provided.  Come join together as we kick off another year of togetherness at Trinity!

Thank you, Ruth Graham and the Fellowship Committee

TUC Youth Group: please join us in the Lower Hall on Sunday, September 8th at 10:45 to catch up on what everyone has been doing this summer, fill out a registration form, and talk about planning for this year!  If you can’t make it but don’t want to miss out on the Youth Group information, please reach out to Angela at awalkden@mymts.net or call/text at 204-997-0684.

Sunday School is starting up again soon!  Please join us downstairs after the church service on Sunday, September 8th for registration.  Sunday School services will be held on the following dates: September 15th, October 13th, November 10th and December 8th.  If you can help out with facilitating, please email Carley Steen: cbsteen@outlook.com  Thank you!

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.  Ruth and Arnold will be setting up communion on September 8th –  come and see what’s involved.  

Bible Study – What does the scripture readings say to us today?  Come and join in the conversation as we look at the following Sunday’s scripture readings.  Starting Monday, September 9th at 1:30 pm, a group will meet in the narthex at Trinity.  All are welcome.

Personal Care Home Services

We are pleased to announce that Personal Care Home Services will resume on Wednesday, September 11 at 10:00 am. Our first service will be 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!

We have a new group at the church!

PAL (Pembina Active Living 55+) is a charitable, seniors serving organization in South Winnipeg committed to enhancing the lives of all older adults. They will be renting space from Trinity United and Good Shepherd Anglican. They start on Tuesday, September 3rd, and will be with us each week. PAL will be using several places in our church.

I know you will join me in welcoming them! Thanks so much, Susan Delaney, Board Chair

PAL Fall programs will run at Trinity Mondays 9:00-1:00 pm, Tuesdays & Wednesdays  9:00-3:00 pm, Thursdays 9:00-12:00 pm.

Summer Worship schedule: During the summer months from June 30 to September 1, Trinity United Church (TUC) and Church of the Good Shepherd Anglican (GSA) join together in worship with each church inviting the other to join with them throughout the summer as follows: (All services start at 9:30 am) Note: GSA services will be live streamed and the zoom link can be sent to you upon request to the office (tuc@mymts.net) or call 204-269-1632. TUC will continue to record their worship services through the summer with a link sent out on Monday or Tuesday.  

Irma Nadeau is away on vacation August 18 – 31, 2024 and will be returning to the office September 3rd.

In our Prayers: 

We pray for Terry DeLong for continued healing as he recovers at home.

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

From Prairie to Pine Region: 

Please hold in prayer the following communities of faith: Nelson House, Newdale-Cardale, Stony Mountain-Lilyfield 

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.

Scripture to Ponder & Prayer – from Damber

September 1, 2024

Proper 17- Fifteenth after Pentecost 

Scripture of the week: Song of Solomon 2:8–13 Psalm 45:1–2, 6–9 Deuteronomy 4:1–2, 6–9 Psalm 15 James 1:17–27 Mark 7:1–8, 14–15, 21–23

Scripture to ponder: Mark 7:1–8, 14–15, 21–23

In Mark 7:1–8, Jesus confronts the Pharisees and teachers of the law about their traditions, emphasizing that true defilement comes from within, not from external actions. He further clarifies in Mark 7:14–15 that what defiles a person comes from their heart—evil thoughts, actions, and attitudes.

Questions to Reflect On:

How do we sometimes prioritize traditions or outward appearances over the true condition of our hearts? Are there specific traditions or practices in our own lives that might be masking deeper issues?

In what ways might our thoughts and attitudes reveal the true state of our spiritual health? How can we address these internal issues rather than focusing solely on external behaviors?

Jesus says that what comes from within defiles a person. What are the “evil thoughts” and “desires” that you struggle with, and how can you work to transform these through faith and action?

What practical steps can you take to align your actions with a pure heart? How can you support one another in pursuing genuine inner transformation?

I would like to encourage you to reflect deeply on these questions and consider how they might apply these teachings to your own lives.

Prayer

Loving God,

We confess that we’ve let traditions and outward practices overshadow Your deeper truth. Forgive us for prioritizing rules over relationship and for letting external factors define our worth.

Help us shift from rituals to a transformed heart. Purify our intentions and actions. Create in us a clean heart and renew a right spirit. May our lives reflect Your grace and love, and may our actions spring from a genuine desire to honor You.

Guide us to live authentically, where our behavior aligns with the inner transformation You’re working in us. Help us understand that true purity comes from within. Teach us to embrace Your grace and live in a way that reflects Your character.

Thank You for Jesus, who showed us the way to a deeper relationship with You. Empower us by Your Holy Spirit to live this truth and to be a light that shines from within. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Summer office hours: Please note during June, July and August the office will generally be open Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 1 pm. It’s always a good idea to call ahead if you need to access the office. With construction underway there may be times when the office needs to be closed. Starting September 3rd, the office will return to being open Monday through Friday, 9:00-1:00 pm.

Programs at Trinity

Bible Study: Starting Monday, September 9th at 1:30 pm TUC Narthex

The following programs are taking a break:

Trinity Yoga: Saturdays at 10:00 am on Zoom – taking a break for a few weeks, watch for return dates.

Yoga: Mondays in the sanctuary: Watch for further details.

South Side Community Fitness and Fellowship: is taking a break until the fall.  

Trinity Walkers

The lower level washroom renovations are anticipated to be completed by the end of August. 

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.