Announcements for the week of December 25, 2023

TRINITY & PROVIDENCE UNITED CHURCH WELCOMES YOU

“…Growing, Caring, Sharing”

 

The Life and Work of the Church

December 24, 2023

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!

Please Remember in your Prayers

Those at home, in nursing homes and in hospital who are facing illness, bereavement and other life challenges. This week please pray for Almonte United Church, East Central Ontario Region (ECOR).

Special Activities this Week at Trinity

Mon.    25       Church Office Closed for Christmas

Tues.    26      Office Closed for Boxing Day

Wed.    27       Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall

Wed.    27       Prayer Circle, 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary

Wed.    27       Choir Practice, 2:00 p.m., Sanctuary

Wed.    27       Bobcaygeon Girl Guides, 6:00 p.m., Trinity Hall

Fri.       28      Respite Care, 9:00 a.m. closing early, Trinity Hall

Sun.     31      Church Service, 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary

Livestreaming during the service.

Best wishes to all those who have Birthdays and Anniversaries in January!

 

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 Teams.

 

The Flowers at the Front of the Church …

have been placed there by the Staples family in memory of Eleanor Staples. Let us continue to keep them in our prayers as they go through this difficult time of loss.

 

2024 Offering/Giving Envelopes

If you have offering envelopes, you may pick your 2024 envelopes up in the church Narthex. If you wish get offering envelopes or wish to go on PAR, please let Cathy Bennett know. Thank-you for your financial support.

A PLACE CALLED HOME

A BIG THANK-YOU to all who contributed items to “A Place Called Home”. Your donations are much appreciated and help our community!

 

A BIG THANK-YOU to our Knitters and Crocheters!

Thank you so very much to the people who knit or crochet mitten, scarves and hats or donated these items for our Mitten Tree. The items were distributed to our community here at Dunsford Public School, Curve Lake, and “A Place Called Home” in time for Christmas. Once again, thank-you so very much for helping out your community!

 

Come Out One and All!

Calling all those who love to sing or are musicians, to attend Choir practice on Wed., December 27th 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.

 

Hand Drumming…

all you need is a heartbeat to join. On Monday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. restarting Monday, January 8th.  Drums and Friendship provided. Thank-you, Debbie

 

Ukulele Practice

The next Ukulele Practice will be held on Monday, January 8th at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Room.  Happy practicing until then!

 

Council Members/Chair of Committee’s

It that time of the year we once again will be having our Annual General Meeting on Sunday, February 18th.  Since I will need to prepare the Annual Reports, I need you to send your reports to me by Sunday, January 21st because they have to be available for members and adherents two weeks before our Annual General meeting and I need time to compile them all etc.

Did you know …

that both nursing homes (Case Manor & Pinecrest) are much more accessible these days! You no longer need to set-up appointments. I’m sure the residence would enjoy a visit.

 

Knitting & Crocheters!

Our Trinity Knitting Group has completed the scheduled sessions for 2023. The first get together for 2024 will be Wed., January 24th and then every two weeks on a Wednesday. If you enjoy some pleasant socializing, a cup of tea with some sweets and of course a little knitting or crocheting. Please join us at Karin Kingman’s house. For her address, please phone the church office or Karin @ (705)738-1662.

 

DO NOT MISS THIS YEAR’S WOMEN’S RETREAT!

After a three-year hiatus due to COVID, our UCW is again sponsoring our annual retreat weekend at Fair Havens.  The dates are April 5 to April 7, 2024. Our leader of the retreat will be Alanna Mitchell. Total cost for the weekend for accommodation and meals is $325.00.  Book now with a $75.00 deposit.  (Women from Trinity and Providence only until Dec. 31st and open to others on January 1, 2024).  A little information about Alanna Mitchell. In the year 2000 she was named the best environmental reporter in the world by the World Conservation Union and Reuters Foundation. She has written 5 books, 1 play and is the recipient of 2 honorary doctorates and many more additional plaudits. This year she was added to the editorial staff of Broadview, the only Canadian magazine focused on national and international issues of spirituality, justice, and ethical living as well as news and perspectives of the United Church of Canada. How blessed are we that she has generously accepted our invitation to lead our retreat! The clock is ticking - climate change is here! The planet is warming. What an enviable opportunity has opened to us! The chance to learn from Alana's expertise, experience and insights will help us all better recognize and understand the crisis. Call the church office at 705-738-5135 for more information. Thankyou, Carol Young.

 

‘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.

 

BOBCAYGEON LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS GOODIES

The Lions Club has its traditional Christmas Goodies for sale once again... Fruit Cake: In a tin @ $25.00 each, In a box @ $23 each

Shortbread @ $10 per tray & Plum Pudding @ $12 each. Contact David Savournin at davidsavournin@gmail.com or (705) 738- 1892 or Susan Hachey @ (705) 243-9573 to place your order. Delivery is available, if required.

 

A Journey to The Parliament of World Religions

An Anti-Racism, Interfaith, Intercultural Forum Zoom Event

Please save the date for this informative event with Guest Speaker: Rev. Sue Genge on January 23, 2024 from 7-9 p.m. on zoom. More information to follow in January.