Announcements for the week of December 8, 2025
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TRINITY & PROVIDENCE UNITED CHURCHES WELCOMES YOU
“…Growing, Caring, Sharing”
The Life and Work of the Church
December 7, 2025
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 Ajax: St. Paul’s Pastoral Charge United Church, East Central Ontario Region (ECOR). |
Special Activities this Week at Trinity
Mon. 08 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Mon. 08 Hand Drumming, 2:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Mon. 08 Baden Powell Scouts, 6:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Tues. 09 Chat Group, 10:00 a.m., Fellowship Room
Tues. 09 Settler Quilters Potluck, 11:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 10 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 10 Prayer Circle, 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Room
Wed. 10 Bobcaygeon Girl Guides, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Room
Wed. 10 Uke Troupe, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Thurs. 11 Worship Committee Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary
Thurs. 11 Bobcaygeon Dinners Club, 12:00 noon, Trinity Hall
and kitchen
Thurs. 11 Choir, 1:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Thurs. 11 Council Meeting, 2:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Thurs. 11 Country Line Dancing with Jennine, 7:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Fri. 12 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Fellowship Room
Sun. 14 Trinity United Church Communion service, 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary & Livestreaming. (Carol singing before church service)
Best wishes to all those who have Birthdays and Anniversaries in December!
PLEASE NOTE:
If you have “giving envelopes”, they are ready to be picked up this Sunday on the Narthex table! You may also pick them up during the week from Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Lectionary Readings for next week are:
Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 146:5-10 (VU pg. #868), Luke 1:46B -55,James 5:7-10, Matthew 11:2-11.
Please note:
"As of October 31, 2025, there is a year-to-date shortfall of $18,138. This is an increase of $1,620 from September."
Decorating for Christmas
Many thanks go to an amazing group of volunteers for coming out on a snowy, wintery afternoon and evening to prepare our Sanctuary for the Christmas Season. We appreciate the talents and enthusiasm of Wendy, Ted, Mandy and Tori Sturman; Susan and Armand Hachey; Liz and Bruce Cameron; Patrick Ward; and Al Picken. Thank you for making this activity so much fun. The Christmas Spirit is certainly alive at Trinity! Sincerely, Cathy Bennett and Connie Picken.
A Big THANK-YOU!
The pie sales were fantastic at last Saturday's Christmas Bazaar. I took in $8,000.00 (expenses already paid for). A huge thank-you to all the pie production helpers who helped make all those wonderful 1,100+ pies. Hopefully in January we will start all over again.
Sincerely, Olive Macoomb
A huge THANK-YOU
to Susan & Armand Hachey and Jim Telford for putting up the beautiful Christmas manger scene and display board at the front of the church. You are all greatly appreciated!
Thank you to all the fabulous…
bakers and their wonderful donations that assisted in making the bake sale at the bazaar a huge success! We were completely sold out in 25 minutes. A special thank you to Olive and Iris who helped to make 130 butter tarts for the bazaar. Finally thank you to Sandy Reid and Karen Junkin for their assistance at the bake table on the day of the bazaar. I want all the dedicated workers both behind the scenes and on the scene I truly appreciate everyone’s hard work and dedication.
Karen Foote
Advent Prayer Calendar for December 2025
The Advent Prayer Calendar is located on the Narthex table for you to pick-up. Place this calendar on your fridge and use a magnet to count down the days! Please join us in prayer each day. Each prayer prompt is based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (sdgs.un.org).
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 which meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary for prayer and our Pastoral Care Team.
White Gift Sunday
Today, December 7th it is White Gift Sunday! This is the Sunday that every food item brought in will be collected and given to the Bobcaygeon Food Bank. Their family numbers continue to increase with more children needing their support. 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. If you wish to make a donation instead and want to do it via a cheque, the cheque can be made out to Trinity United Church and in the memo line please put down “Bobcaygeon Food Bank”.
Heartbeats United - Spiritual Hand Drumming
As we drum, we join in one heart, in one heartbeat, To God's heartbeat. We lay our hands upon the drum just as we lay our pure trust in God's palm. All are Welcome Anytime you wish. Drums provided. Mondays at 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Calling all Choir members and those who love to sing…
Practices will be on Thursdays, at 1:00 p.m. You are all invited to come out and join in!
BEGINNER UKULELE CLASS
I plan to start a beginner class for people wanting to learn how to play the ukulele, with the plan that they would join the Uke Troupe when ready. When I see if there is interest, the day and time will be determined. New players would need a ukulele, a tuner, and a music stand. (Good time of the year to add them to your Christmas list!) Contact me by email (suejpepper@yahoo.ca) if you are interested or have questions.
Thank-you, Sue Pepper
Uke Troupe …
The Uke Troupe will be meeting every Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
ATTENTION CHAT GROUP!
Our "CHAT" group is now meeting the 2nd Tuesday of each month, at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Room. Come and join the conversation.
LIBRARY
The library is a work in progress. We have many new books and we have added puzzles! To borrow a book or a puzzle, take the card out of the book pocket, sign your name, add date and put the card in the white basket on the tea table in the Fellowship Room. When you return the book, simply put the book in the white basket.
Thank-you, Sue Pepper
“Blessings from the Kitchen”
Our Trinity and Providence Cookbook Team are thrilled to announce that copies of our cookbook, “Blessings from the Kitchen”, have arrived. Cookbooks are on sale for $20.00 each during the week from Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon in the church office.
Bobcaygeon UCW Report – November 2025
Our road trip to Cannington on October 16th to see the Witness Blanket was truly an experience to remember. The church had many helpful volunteers guiding visitors through the display. Everything was well organized and thoughtfully arranged to allow plenty of space and time to appreciate the complexity and depth of the exhibit. Each person was able to take it in at their own pace — a meaningful and reflective experience for all.
Upcoming Events:
December 18th @ 12:00 noon – UCW Christmas Luncheon at Just for the Halibut. All women from Trinity and Providence are warmly invited to attend. Sign up Sheet in the front hall.
January 15th, 2026 @ 2:30–4:00 p.m. – Celebrating the New Year!
“In the Mood for Christmas” at Trinity!
An afternoon of music and songs on Sunday, December 14th at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments and treats to follow! Donations in support of Trinity United Chruch’s work in our community.
Wesley United Church Is Pleased to Present:
Celtic Fiddler “Irish Milli” on Sunday, December 7th at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments to follow. Info/Reservation @ 705-761-6261. Irishmillie.ca Wesley United Church located on the 16th Line and Buckhorn Road.
Kawartha Male Chorus presents…
“Yesterday Once More” with special guest “Alumni Members”! Taking place on Saturday, December 6th at 2:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 40 William St. N. Lindsay. Freewill offering.
SOLES 4 SOULS FOOTWEAR COLLECTION"
TUC congregants have now donated 367 pairs of gently used footwear to Soles4Souls. Total collections from TUC and other sources now stand at 600 pairs. This is amazing! There is every chance that we'll get to 700 for the year, 200 more than our original goal. More are always welcome, and if you have lots and would like them picked up instead, just call David Savournin at 705-738-1892 to make arrangements. More information about this initiative can be found at https://soles4soulscanada.org/.
‘After Words’ … a Bereavement Support Program
in Bobcaygeon is 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.
Bobcaygeon Diners Club – Come have lunch with us!
At Trinity United Church on the second Thursday of each month and the next one will be on Thursday, December 11th. The price is only $13.00 but you must register in advance by calling at (705)324-7323 ext. 654 or visit ccckl.ca to reserve your seat by Friday noon the week before. Put on by Community Care, City of Kawartha Lakes.
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