TRINITY & PROVIDENCE UNITED CHURCH WELCOMES YOU
“…Growing, Caring, Sharing”
The Life and Work of the Church
April 14, 2024
Announcements
Ministry Focus Areas for Trinity:
Nurturing the Spirit, the Caring Journey, partnering
for the Community, Funding for Ministry, Sharing Hope Locally and Globally.
We acknowledge that we live on the traditional territory of the Mississauga People of the Anishnaabe Nation. We acknowledge their stewardship of the land throughout the ages.
(This is a scent sensitive environment)
We extend a warm, friendly welcome to all!
Special Activities this Week at Trinity
Mon. 15 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Mon. 15 Drumming, 2:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Mon. 15 Otters, 6:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Mon. 15 Ukulele, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary
Mon. 15 BPSA, 7:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Tues. 16 Bereavement Group, 2:00 p.m., Fellowship Room
Wed. 17 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 17 Prayer Circle, 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary
Wed. 17 Choir Practice, 2:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Wed. 17 Knitting Group, 2:00 p.m., Fellowship Room
Wed. 17 Bobcaygeon Girl Guides, 6:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Thurs. 18 Walter’s Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Room
Thurs. 18 Harmony UCW, 1:30 p.m., Fellowship Room
Thurs. 18 Pastoral Care, 2:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Fri. 19 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Sun. 21 Church Service, 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary.
Livestreaming during the service.
Best wishes to all those who have Birthdays and Anniversaries in April!
Prayer Request and Pastoral Care
If you have a prayer request, please call the church office at
(705)738-5135 and we will pass your request through to our active Prayer Circle and Pastoral Care Team
A BIG THANK-YOU TO…
Susan and Armand Hachey, Audrey and Dave Mackay, and Jim Telford for the fabulous job they did on the “Notice Board” outside of Trinity Hall! Happy Easter to all!
Welcoming New Members!
We are looking forward to welcoming new members - if you would like to join Trinity, please speak to Rev. Bob or call Sue in the church office.
Ukulele Practice
There will be a ukulele practice on Monday, April 15th at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Happy practicing till then!
Thank-you, Sue Pepper
Hand Drumming…
all you need is a heartbeat to join. On Monday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Next drumming time is Monday, April 15th. Drums and Friendship provided. Thank-you, Debbie
Come Out One and All!
Calling all those who love to sing or are musicians, to attend Choir practice on Wed., April 17th at 2:00 p.m. If you play a musical instrument and would like to participate during Sunday’s Worship Service, please speak with Debra Northey.
Knitting & Crocheters!
Our Trinity Knitting Group next get together will be Wed., April 17th at 2:00 p.m. and then every two weeks on a Wednesday. Enjoy some pleasant socializing, a cup of tea with some sweets and of course a little knitting or crocheting. Please join us at Trinity United Church in the Fellowship Room!
Harmony UCW…
Will be meeting on Thursday, April 18th at 1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Room. Guest speaker is Steve Oliver who will be speaking on Bobcaygeon Housing. All are invited to attend!
DISCUSSION GROUP: "THE BIBLE BEYOND RELIGION"
A discussion group on “The Bible Beyond Religion" will meet at Trinity for five Thursday mornings, beginning the first Thursday after Easter, April 4th, at 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Room. The author is Don Murray (brother of Walter) and this is the final of five books he has written to help us find meaning beneath the surface of stories. Some have signed up to attend this group, and some have a copy of the book. All others, with or without the book, are welcome to attend.
Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank
Our family numbers are still increasing with more children.
The following food items would be welcome:
Juice Packs, cereal, Kraft dinner, rice, canned fruit juice, canned vegetables, pasta sauce in jars, peanut butter, canned stews, canned tuna, meat, canned fruit. Our Food Bank box is located in the narthex, or you can drop off items at our grocery store boxes. Your help is greatly appreciated!
‘After Words’ … is a new Bereavement Support Program
in Bobcaygeon offered by Kawartha Lakes Hospice. The group meets every first and third Tuesday in the month from 2:00 – 3:.00 p.m. at Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon in the Fellowship Room. Please call Janice Craig, Hospice Bereavement Co-ordinator at 705-324-7323 x 553 for more information. Also, there is a poster with more information on Trinity’s bulletin board in the back hall.
ECORC Spring Annual Meeting
Planning is underway for our ECORC Spring Annual Meeting and registration will be opening soon! We will be gathering at Cambridge Street United Church in Lindsay on Friday, April 19th beginning at 10 a.m. and on Saturday, April 20th beginning at 9 a.m. We are excited to have Rev. Roger Janes from Stewardship as well as Rev. Tori Mullin, our new Growth Animator joining us in-person! I'd like to share this with you. Teamwork Makes the Stewardship Dream Work: The Rev. Roger Janes writes that a congregation with a stewardship team has significantly higher giving than a congregation without such a team. Read the full blog post: https://ow.ly/HKqH50QN79c .
Blessings, Karen Wilson, Communications and Administrative Support
Bobcaygeon Music Council - Music Alive Concert Series
Presents Matt Zaddy – River North, on Saturday, April 27, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m. here at Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon. Individual Ticket price is $30.00 and children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. Book now email: tickets.bmc@gmail.com or Call (705)731-7497.
High Tea Fundraiser at Cambridge United Church, Lindsay
On April 27th, we invite you to bring along a friend and indulge in our High Tea Fundraiser. Experience the charm of traditional high tea with seatings available at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Indulge in a delectable menu featuring savouries, freshly baked scones, irresistible sweets, and a selection of fine teas. Tickets are priced at $25 per person and must be purchased in advance through the church office (705-324-3547).
Spring Concert with the Kawartha Male Chorus
Taking place on Saturday, May 11th at 2:30 p.m. @ St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Tickets are $20.00 for adults and children under 14 free. Special Music by Quin Lang, KMC Scholarship Winner. Available at the door or through email: kawarthamalechorus@gmail.com.