Trinity United Church

For Sunday February 25 service, we are welcoming Rev. Jeff Cook as our guest speaker. 

We hold in prayer Todd Torfason and family as they mourn the death of Debbie Torfason.  A service of remembrance was held at Trinity on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who assisted with set-up, clean-up, and serving for Debbie Torfason’s Celebration of Life.  Your gifts of time and talent were greatly appreciated.

We hold in prayer the family of Audrey Whitman as they grieve her death. A private family service took place on February 16, 2024. 

The Fellowship Committee invites you to a Potluck lunch and games following church on Sunday February 25, until approximately 2:00 p.m. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex.  

Broadview magazine – time to subscribe or renew for the group rate of $30.  This is a price increase, the first in seven years.  Please make cheques payable to Trinity United Church, or mark cash payments “Broadview”.  

Puzzles! There are puzzles on a table in the narthex. You are invited to take a puzzle or two and perhaps bring some that you have done and would like someone else to enjoy, and make small donation if you wish. 

At the congregational meeting on January 17, 2024, the Profile report was accepted, the Profile Team was disbanded, and the Search Team (for the new minister) was appointed as follows: Kyle Chorney, Leslie Kirby, Gerta de Jong (liaison with Prairie to Pine region), Ken Johnson, Angela Rosales, Debbie Spindler, Barbara Tallman.  If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to be in touch with members of the Search Team.  

Terry DeLong, Chair of the Nominating Committee, and Committee Members, Meryle Berg, Debbie Spindler, and Wynn Ferguson are looking for Members of the Congregation, who aren’t currently on the Board or Committees, to become more active in the life of your Church. There are several positions on various Committees that will need to be filled by the Annual Meeting in March. As of February 10 none of the vacant positions have been filled. The most important vacancy that has to be filled is for the position of Chair Elect (Deputy Chair) of the Board as this is a 4-year commitment. For more information and if you are interested in helping your Church, by donating some of your time and talent, please contact one of our Nominating Committee Members soon. We want to hear from you!! By stepping forward now, you will save the Nominating Committee from making more unnecessary phone calls in the near future. We have already tried contacting everyone on Trinity’s Contact List that we felt might agree to step forward. If we have missed contacting you, we apologize. Please contact one of us.

Included is Terry’s contact info  terry_delong@hotmail.com or phone (204) 254-3450. Thank you for your time and consideration.

The 2024 “Guess Who’s Coming for Dinner” is set for April 2024! 

This is a fund raising event of Trinity United and Good Shepherd Anglican Churches. 

13 enthusiastic hosts have been confirmed and much fun is on the horizon! 

Sale of Dinners and Lunches will begin April 21, 2024 and continue for 3 weeks ending May 5th. 

Dinner themes include:

Salmon for 6- with Mary and Ron Mitchell

Lasagna for 6-with Sandi and Glen Fitzmaurice

Russian for 4 – with Ann and Peter Timonin

Backyard BBQ for 6- with Susan and Doug Delaney

Cowboy Western Cookout for 4 – with Ken and Elaine Johnson

Oh la la Lasagna for 6 -with  Michael  and  Lori Clunie -Powell

Red River Banquet for 6  -with Harry and Ellen Johnson

Day Trip and Picnic for 4 – with Judy and Charlie Powell

Cottage BBQ for 6 -with the House Church group

Quiche Brunch for 6 – with Karen Wall 

Pontoon Boat and Brunch for 6 -with Ed and Isabel Tymofychuk-

Food and games night for 6- with Ed and Leslie Johnson 

Let’s talk Turkey for 6 -with Ben and Meryle Berg

Winner,Winner,Chicken Dinner,;Pizza night or In a Stew are being contemplated as larger dinners for 20 or more. 

Trinity Services at 2 Personal Care Homes:  

Trinity volunteers put on a half hour service once a month at both the St. Norbert and Waverley/Rosewood care homes.

Sadly, we missed doing our service at the St. Norbert home in February due to an illness outbreak there.  However, we were very pleased to have approximately 60 residents join us at the Feb. 14 service at the Waverley/Rosewood for the theme of “God’s Love”.  Regardless of the number, the residents of both homes always make us feel very welcome and very appreciated. 

Our upcoming services at St. Norbert are: March 6, April 3, and May 1.  (first Wednesday of the month)

Our dates at the Waverley/Rosewood are: March 13, April 10, and May 8.  (second Wednesday of the month)

Services include hymn singing, scripture readings, short poems/readings, prayers, a short message, and end with a blessing.

Our team consists of Debbie Spindler, Maryann Koop, Barbara Tallman, Val McKay, Joann Sauve, Terry DeLong, and Nancy DeLong.  (not everyone is available every month). 

If you would like to join us, that would be great!  Please contact Nancy or Terry at 204-254-3450.  Car-pooling can be arranged.  Thank you.  

Needs at Trinity: With Elizabeth’s retirement, we are looking for volunteers to help us out with the ministry of Trinity. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities and be in touch with the person listed or the office (204 269 1632 tuc@mymts.net) We are grateful for every gift given and appreciate all you do for Trinity. Thank you for those of you who have already assumed some these responsibilities. 

Thank you to Carl Shaykewich who has volunteered to look after small electronic recycling items (items that can be handled by one person). You can continue to bring smaller items to the church. If you have larger items to recycle, please call the church and we will try to get volunteers to help with that. 

– We need someone to help us navigate hybrid meetings using Zoom and in person attendance.  

– We need someone to record services on a Sunday morning. 

– We need someone to edit the videos once they have been recorded. 

– We continue to need people to read scripture and pray for Sunday services. 

– And if you’d like to lead a service and/or deliver a message, please be in touch with the worship committee.

From Prairie to Pine Region: Please hold in prayer the following communities of faith: Carberry, Dryden First, Winnipeg – Broadway Disciples 

Our thoughts and prayers will be with the community of Carman, the family and friends of Amanda Clearwater, children- Bethany, Jayven and Isabella Manoakeesick and Myah Gratton. Our prayers continue to be with the community of Carman, the people of Carman United Church, all those impacted by these tragic deaths, and those attempting to meet their needs. We pray for those impacted by the first-degree murder charges filed against the children’s father, Ryan Manoakeesick. We pray for the first responders, counsellors, mental health workers, and spiritual care providers during this difficult time.
 

We hold in prayer Marceline Ndayumvire in her healing journey. 

We hold in prayer Val McKay and her mom, Anne.

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.

We continue to hold the people of James Smith Cree Nation and the nearby village of Weldon, Saskatchewan in our prayers.

Upon hearing the preliminary research findings on deaths and unmarked graves at the Alberni residential institution, The United Church of Canada, both regionally and nationally, hears the Tseshaht First Nation’s specific Calls for Truth and Justice directed to us, and commits to continued conversation with them about specific actions in response. Every Child Matters.

Programs at Trinity:

Trinity Walkers:  From Maryann: Do you like having someone to walk with? Phone me and let’s arrange to walk. Ikea and the Outlet Mall are great spots to walk indoors when we have poor outdoor walking conditions. They also have places to stop for coffee. Please call me to let me know if you want to join me Tuesday morning at 10 or if there is another day you would like to walk.

Trinity Yoga: Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. on Zoom followed by fellowship coffee. 

Bible Study: Mondays at 1:30pm in person at the church and on Zoom 

South Side Community Fitness and Fellowship: Wednesday at 10:30am Yoga; both online by Zoom and in person at the church 

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

Here is the link for worship for Sunday February 18, 2024: https://youtu.be/n2LaIMFt-Sc?si=l0SJTU9j_97pHygO 

A private family service was held for Audrey Whitman on February 16,2024, to celebrate her life. We hold in prayer the family in prayer as they grieve her death.

On February 21, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. a service of remembrance will be held for Debbie Torfason at Trinity United Church. We hold in prayer, Todd, Aislynn and Christian as they mourn her death. 

From the worship committee:  For Sunday February 25, we are welcoming Rev. Jeff Cook as our guest speaker.

The worship committee is looking for volunteers to  participate in lighting the lent candles.   Call Carolyn  204 261-7248 if interested.

Scripture for the week: Mark 8:31-38; Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalms 22:23-31; Romans 4:13-25

Scripture to ponder: “If anyone want to come with me…he must forget himself, carry his cross and follow me.” Mark 8: 34

Prayer:  Jesus, we come with you, carrying our cross as we follow you. Amen. 

For Sunday February 18 service, we are welcoming Rev. Jan Van Aertselaer as our guest speaker. We will be observing the marking with ashes and communion. 

We hold in prayer Todd Torfason and family as they grieve the death of Debbie Torfason. A service of remembrance will be held at Trinity on Wednesday, February 21 at 6:30 p.m.

We hold in prayer the family of Audrey Whitman as they grieve her death. 

The Fellowship Committee invites you to a Potluck lunch and games following church on Sunday February 25, until approximately 2:00 p.m. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex.  

Broadview magazine – time to subscribe or renew for the group rate of $30.  This is a price increase, the first in seven years.  Please make cheques payable to Trinity United Church, or mark cash payments “Broadview”.  

Puzzles! There are puzzles on a table in the narthex. You are invited to take a puzzle or two and perhaps bring some that you have done and would like someone else to enjoy, and make small donation if you wish. 

At the congregational meeting on January 17, 2024, the Profile report was accepted, the Profile Team was disbanded, and the Search Team (for the new minister) was appointed as follows: Kyle Chorney, Leslie Kirby, Gerta de Jong (liaison with Prairie to Pine region), Ken Johnson, Angela Rosales, Debbie Spindler, Barbara Tallman.  If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to be in touch with members of the Search Team.  

Terry DeLong, Chair of the Nominating Committee, and Committee Members, Meryle Berg, Debbie Spindler, and Wynn Ferguson are looking for Members of the Congregation, who aren’t currently on the Board or Committees, to become more active in the life of your Church. There are several positions on various Committees that will need to be filled by the Annual Meeting in March. As of February 10 none of the vacant positions have been filled. The most important vacancy that has to be filled is for the position of Chair Elect (Deputy Chair) of the Board as this is a 4-year commitment. For more information and if you are interested in helping your Church, by donating some of your time and talent, please contact one of our Nominating Committee Members soon. We want to hear from you!! By stepping forward now, you will save the Nominating Committee from making more unnecessary phone calls in the near future. We have already tried contacting everyone on Trinity’s Contact List that we felt might agree to step forward. If we have missed contacting you, we apologize. Please contact one of us.

Included is Terry’s contact info  terry_delong@hotmail.com or phone (204) 254-3450. Thank you for your time and consideration.

The 2024 “Guess Who’s Coming for Dinner” is set for April 2024! 

This is a fund raising event of Trinity United and Good Shepherd Anglican Churches. 

13 enthusiastic hosts have been confirmed and much fun is on the horizon! 

Sale of Dinners and Lunches will begin April 21, 2024 and continue for 3 weeks ending May 5th. 

Dinner themes include:

Salmon for 6- with Mary and Ron Mitchell

Lasagna for 6-with Sandi and Glen Fitzmaurice

Russian for 6 – with Ann and Peter Timonin

Backyard BBQ for 6- with Susan and Doug Delaney

Cowboy Western Cookout for 6 – with Ken and Elaine Johnson

Oh la la Lasagna for 6 -with  Michael  and  Lori Clunie -Powell

Red River Banquet for 6  -with Harry and Ellen Johnson

Day Trip and Picnic for 4 – with Judy and Charlie Powell

Cottage BBQ for 6 -with the House Church group

Quiche Brunch for 6 – with Karen Wall 

Pontoon Boat and Brunch for 6 -with Ed and Isabel Tymofychuk-

Food and games night for 6- with Ed and Leslie Johnson 

Let’s talk Turkey for 6 -with Ben and Meryle Berg

Winner,Winner,Chicken Dinner,;Pizza night or In a Stew are being contemplated as larger dinners for 20 or more. 

Trinity Services at 2 Personal Care Homes:  
Trinity volunteers put on a half hour service once a month at both the St. Norbert and Waverley/Rosewood care homes.

Sadly, we missed doing our service at the St. Norbert home in February due to an illness outbreak there.  However, we were very pleased to have approximately 60 residents join us at the Feb. 14 service at the Waverley/Rosewood for the theme of “God’s Love”.  Regardless of the number, the residents of both homes always make us feel very welcome and very appreciated. 

Our upcoming services at St. Norbert are: March 6, April 3, and May 1.  (first Wednesday of the month)

Our dates at the Waverley/Rosewood are: March 13, April 10, and May 8.  (second Wednesday of the month)

Services include hymn singing, scripture readings, short poems/readings, prayers, a short message, and end with a blessing.

Our team consists of Debbie Spindler, Maryann Koop, Barbara Tallman, Val McKay, Joann Sauve, Terry DeLong, and Nancy DeLong.  (not everyone is available every month). 

If you would like to join us, that would be great!  Please contact Nancy or Terry at 204-254-3450.  Car-pooling can be arranged.  Thank you.  

Needs at Trinity: With Elizabeth’s retirement, we are looking for volunteers to help us out with the ministry of Trinity. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities and be in touch with the person listed or the office (204 269 1632  tuc@mymts.net) We are grateful for every gift given and appreciate all you do for Trinity. Thank you for those of you who have already assumed some these responsibilities. 

-Thank you to Carl Shaykewich for volunteering to take on the task of collecting and returning the electronic recycling for Trinity.  Occasionally, items need to be picked up at people’s homes. Please contact the office if you’d like to assist with this.

– We need someone to help us navigate hybrid meetings using Zoom and in person attendance. We often have to use “polls” to vote. There is a laptop computer and blue tooth microphone at the church to use and we can provide training. If you use Zoom at home or work, and would like to share your skills with Trinity, please be in touch with the office.

– We need someone to record services on a Sunday morning. We have the camera and will provide good training. If you like taking videos of your family and friends, and would be willing to expand that knowledge to recording Sunday morning services, please contact the office. 

– Related to the last request, we need someone to edit the videos once they have been recorded. You can use the program on your home computer or on the computer in the sanctuary and training and tutorials will be provided. Most videos require just a bit of editing … there is the odd one, however that might require more and that’s where our expert will help you out! Please contact the office.

– We continue to need people to read scripture and pray for Sunday services. We will record these so that if you’re unable to be in worship, your recording will be there. Please contact the office.

– And if you’d like to lead a service and/or deliver a message, please be in touch with the worship committee.

From Prairie to Pine Region: Please hold in prayer the following communities of faith: Benito-Kenville, Berens River, Boissevain: St. Paul’s, Minto 

We hold in prayer Marceline Ndayumvire in her healing journey. 

We hold in prayer Val McKay and her mom, Anne.

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.

We continue to hold the people of James Smith Cree Nation and the nearby village of Weldon, Saskatchewan in our prayers.

Upon hearing the preliminary research findings on deaths and unmarked graves at the Alberni residential institution, The United Church of Canada, both regionally and nationally, hears the Tseshaht First Nation’s specific Calls for Truth and Justice directed to us, and commits to continued conversation with them about specific actions in response. Every Child Matters.

Programs at Trinity:

Trinity Walkers:  From Maryann: Do you like having someone to walk with? Phone me and let’s arrange to walk. Ikea and the Outlet Mall are great spots to walk indoors when we have poor outdoor walking conditions. They also have places to stop for coffee. Please call me to let me know if you want to join me Tuesday morning at 10 or if there is another day you would like to walk.

Trinity Yoga: No yoga this Saturday – yoga resumes on Saturday, February 24. 

Bible Study: Mondays at 1:30pm in person at the church and on Zoom 

South Side Community Fitness and Fellowship: Wednesday at 10:30am Yoga; both online by Zoom and in person at the church 

We are grateful to Ruth and Arnold Graham and Edgar Rosales for cashiering this Sunday.

For Sunday February 11 service, we are welcoming Rev. Lynda Trono as our guest speaker. 

This Sunday, February 11th, is Sunday School – Bring your children downstairs when you arrive and Carley will meet you in the lower hall to learn about being transformed by God’s love!  You are invited to stay if you like, or attend church, and Carley will teach the lesson. Once church is over, you can come back downstairs to pick up your children. 

Good Shepherd Anglican invites you to participate in Ash Wednesday Worship – Feb. 14 at 6:30 pm in person and on Zoom. If you would like the Zoom link please email Good Shepherd office: gdshep@mymts.net.

Broadview magazine – time to subscribe or renew for the group rate of $30.  This is a price increase, the first in seven years.  Please make cheques payable to Trinity United Church, or mark cash payments “Broadview”.  

Puzzles! There are puzzles on a table in the narthex. You are invited to take a puzzle or two and perhaps bring some that you have done and would like someone else to enjoy, and make small donation if you wish. 

The Worship Committee is again offering “Star Words” throughout Epiphany.  We invite you to pick up a word – take it home with you – think about your word, pray about it, hold it close to your heart.  Does your word make you think of something in a new way?  If you are unable to attend worship service and wish to have your own star word, call Kathy in the church office (204 269-1632) and she will pick one for you. 

At the congregational meeting on January 17, 2024, the Profile report was accepted, the Profile Team was disbanded, and the Search Team (for the new minister) was appointed as follows: Kyle Chorney, Leslie Kirby, Gerta de Jong (liaison with Prairie to Pine region), Ken Johnson, Angela Rosales, Debbie Spindler, Barbara Tallman.  If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to be in touch with members of the Search Team.  

Terry DeLong, Chair of the Nominating Committee, and Committee Members, Meryle Berg, Debbie Spindler, Ross Tallman, and Wynn Ferguson are looking for Members of the Congregation, who aren’t currently on the Board or Committees, to become more active in the life of your Church. There are several positions on various Committees that will need to be filled by the Annual Meeting in March. The most important vacancy that has to be filled is for the position of Chair Elect (Deputy Chair) of the Board as this is a 4-year commitment. For more information and if you are interested in helping your Church, by donating some of your time and talent, please contact one of our Nominating Committee Members soon. We want to hear from you!! By stepping forward now, you will save the Nominating Committee from making unnecessary phone calls in the near future.

Included is Terry’s contact info  terry_delong@hotmail.com or phone (204) 254-3450. Thank you for your time and consideration.

The 2024 “Guess Who’s Coming for Dinner” is set for April 2024! 

This is a fund raising event of Trinity United and Good Shepherd Anglican Churches. 

13 enthusiastic hosts have been confirmed and much fun is on the horizon! 

Sale of Dinners and Lunches will begin April 21, 2024 and continue for 3 weeks ending May 5th. 

Dinner themes include:

Salmon for 6- with Mary and Ron Mitchell

Lasagna for 6-with Sandi and Glen Fitzmaurice

Russian for 6 – with Ann and Peter Timonin

Backyard BBQ for 6- with Susan and Doug Delaney

Cowboy Western Cookout for 6 – with Ken and Elaine Johnson

Oh la la Lasagna for 6 -with  Michael  and  Lori Clunie -Powell

Red River Banquet for 6  -with Harry and Ellen Johnson

Day Trip and Picnic for 4 – with Judy and Charlie Powell

Cottage BBQ for 6 -with the House Church group

Quiche Brunch for 6 – with Karen Wall 

Pontoon Boat and Brunch for 6 -with Ed and Isabel Tymofychuk-

Food and games night for 6- with Ed and Leslie Johnson 

Let’s talk Turkey for 6 -with Ben and Meryle Berg

Winner,Winner,Chicken Dinner,;Pizza night or In a Stew are being contemplated as larger dinners for 20 or more. 

Needs at Trinity: With Elizabeth’s retirement, we are looking for volunteers to help us out with the ministry of Trinity. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities and be in touch with the person listed or the office (204 269 1632 tuc@mymts.net) We are grateful for every gift given and appreciate all you do for Trinity. Thank you for those of you who have already assumed some these responsibilities. 

– We need someone to help us navigate hybrid meetings using Zoom and in person attendance. We often have to use “polls” to vote. There is a laptop computer and blue tooth microphone at the church to use and we can provide training. If you use Zoom at home or work, and would like to share your skills with Trinity, please be in touch with the office.

– We need someone or two people (depending if you want to split the task) to take on the task of collecting and returning the electronic recycling for Trinity. Usually this means regularly picking up items in the blue electronic recycle box by the front sanctuary door, dropping off items at either Brady Landfill 4R recycle spot or Urban Mines or IKEA (for batteries and all light bulbs). Occasionally, items need to be picked up at people’s homes. Please contact the office if you’d like to do this.

– We need someone to record services on a Sunday morning. We have the camera and will provide good training. If you like taking videos of your family and friends, and would be willing to expand that knowledge to recording Sunday morning services, please contact the office. 

– Related to the last request, we need someone to edit the videos once they have been recorded. You can use the program on your home computer or on the computer in the sanctuary and training and tutorials will be provided. Most videos require just a bit of editing … there is the odd one, however that might require more and that’s where our expert will help you out! Please contact the office.

– We continue to need people to read scripture and pray for Sunday services. We will record these so that if you’re unable to be in worship, your recording will be there. please contact the office.

– And if you’d like to lead a service and/or deliver a message, please be in touch with the worship committee.

Trinity Services at Personal Care Homes:  Our small group of Trinity volunteers that puts on a half hour Service at 2 Personal Care Homes in Winnipeg, became smaller when Elizabeth (and Tom) retired.  We would welcome anyone who would like to join us, even if it is only once in a while. Our team consists of Debbie Spindler, Maryann Koop, Barbara Tallman, Val McKay, Joann Sauve, Terry DeLong, and our pianist Nancy DeLong.  (not everyone is available every month).  Our services include hymn singing, scripture readings, short poems/readings, prayers, a message, and end with a blessing.  The first Wednesday of the month is our service at St. Norbert Personal Care Home where Val’s mom resides, and the second Wednesday of the month we are at the Waverley/Rosewood where Bernice Gregory lives. Services are 10:30-11:00 am and run from Sept.- May. Car-pooling can be arranged. We usually have about 20 St. Norbert residents attend and about 30 at Waverley/Rosewood. We always get far more out of doing this than what we put into it. Our next services will be February 14 and March 6, 2024. If this interests you and you have some spare time, even sporadically, please contact Nancy or Terry DeLong at 204-254-3450, nanter1@shaw.ca or terry_delong@hotmail.com. Thank you for your time and consideration.

We hold in prayer Arnold and Ruth Graham as they grieve the death of Arnold’s brother Jim. 

We hold in prayer Judy Powell as she recovers from medical issues. 

We hold in prayer Audrey Whitman and her family as she rests in palliative care.

We hold in prayer Marceline Ndayumvire in her healing journey. 

We hold in prayer Vic and Marlene Bryll and their son Thomas, as they grieve the death of their daughter-in-law Dana. 

We hold in prayer Val McKay and her mom, Anne.

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.

We continue to hold the people of James Smith Cree Nation and the nearby village of Weldon, Saskatchewan in our prayers.

Upon hearing the preliminary research findings on deaths and unmarked graves at the Alberni residential institution, The United Church of Canada, both regionally and nationally, hears the Tseshaht First Nation’s specific Calls for Truth and Justice directed to us, and commits to continued conversation with them about specific actions in response. Every Child Matters.

Programs at Trinity:

Trinity Walkers:  From Maryann: Do you like having someone to walk with? Phone me and let’s arrange to walk. Ikea and the Outlet Mall are great spots to walk indoors when we have poor outdoor walking conditions. They also have places to stop for coffee. Please phone me at 204-801-0055 to let me know if you want to join me Tuesday morning at 10 or if there is another day you would like to walk.

Trinity Yoga: Saturdays at 10-11am Yoga; 11-noon coffee and fellowship; online by Zoom

Bible Study: Mondays at 1:30pm in person at the church and on Zoom 

South Side Community Fitness and Fellowship: Wednesday at 10:30am Yoga; both online by Zoom and in person at the church 

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