Announcements for the week of February 28, 2022

TRINITY & PROVIDENCE UNITED CHURCH WELCOMES YOU

“…Growing, Caring, Sharing”

The Life and Work of the Church

Sunday, February 27, 2021

Announcements for the upcoming week

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.

We extend a warm, friendly welcome to all!

Please note:

Please call the Church Office at (705)738-5135 or email at trinityprovidence1@gmail.com to receive confirmation of your booking. All functions in the church such as Committee and Council Meetings, must be booked ahead of date with the Office Administrator. It is imperative to book your rooms ahead of time because Covid protocols need be observed and numbers must be kept. We are now allowed 50 people at one time in the entire building during the week except for church services.

Special Activities this Week at Trinity

We sincerely thank all of those participating in activities and meetings for following the Covid 19 Protocols established by the Ontario Government and the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit. We all need to do our part to keep our church as safe as possible!

Mon. 28 Respite Care, 8:30 a.m., Trinity Hall

Mon. 28 Providence Church Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Fellowship

Room

Tues. 01 Meat Pie making, 9:00 a.m., Kitchen & Trinity Hall

Tues. 01 Knitters, 2:00 p.m., Fellowship Room

Wed. 02 Respite Care, 8:30 a.m., Trinity Hall

Wed. 02 Prayer Circle, 9:30 a.m., at the Wesley’s home

Thurs. 03 Book Club, 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Room

Thurs. 03 Solomon’s Porch, 11:00 a.m., Fellowship Room

Fri. 04 Respite Care, 8:30 a.m., Trinity Hall

Fri. 04 World Day of Prayer, 2:00 p.m., Sanctuary

Sun. 06 Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary

Please Remember in your Prayers Those at home, in nursing homes and in hospital who are facing illness, bereavement and other life challenges. If you need prayer or would like to be part of a prayer group, please contact the Prayer Circle in confidence at (705)738-5135 (church office). This week please pray for Winchester United Church, East Central Ontario Region (ECOR).

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

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 or you may call Rev. Andrew Macpherson.

Prayer Circle

The Prayer Circle will be meeting at Jo and Morris Wesley’s home on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. If you are interested in participating, please call Jo at 705-738-9032.

A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY!

We are looking for volunteers to run the video/camera equipment as well as our Power Point presentations on Sunday worship services. No experience necessary and training will be provided. Come and learn a new skill and help out your church family at the same time!

INFORMATION FROM OUR ENVELOPE STEWARD

The 2022 envelopes are ready for pick up at the church. If you do not see a box with your name on it and would like to receive a box for your Givings, please contact me at: kim.draper.tuc@gmail.com

Donations can also be offered through monthly preauthorized remittance (PAR) or E-transfers.

Income Tax Receipts

Income Tax Receipts are now available in the church office and on Sunday mornings. We sincerely thank Kim Draper for her work in getting our receipts prepared.

Reopening Committee News

The reopening committee continues to monitor changes from the Ontario Government and our local Health Department regarding Covid procedures. As of February 17, 2022, we will be allowed 50 people maximum indoors (i.e., staff, committee meetings, groups, etc.) and 100 people outdoors. Procedures for Sunday Services remain the same with our self-entry protocols in place, masks worn and social distancing maintained. In-person Sunday Services and Livestreaming will continue. As new information becomes available, we will update our community of faith.

SOLOMON’S PORCH BIBLE STUDY

Solomon’s Porch Bible Study will meet this Thursday, March 3, 2022 in the Fellowship Room beginning at 11:00 a.m.! Everyone is welcome to participate!

Book Club – “The Heart of Christianity” …

Our next we meeting will be on Thurs. March 3, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Room. All are welcome to join in!

World Day of Prayer at Trinity!

The World Day of Prayer Worship Service will take place at Trinity United Church on Friday, March 4, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. The theme of the service is found in the book of Jeremiah: “I Know the Plans I Have for You”. All are welcome to join us for this meaningful time of fellowship!

News from the Knitting Group

New members are welcome as projects are created for shut-ins and various people in need. The Knitting Group meet every second Tuesday and the dates will be posted under “Special Activities This Week at Trinity”. Covid Protocols must be followed (signing the contact sheet upon entry, hand sanitizing, wearing masks and maintaining proper social distance). For further information about the Knitting Group, contact Gail Lewis at 705-738-1279. Our next meeting will be on Tues. March 1, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.

Bobcaygeon Food Bank

The number of clients has greatly increased at the Food Bank. The Food Bank Box in the narthex is picked up weekly. There are drop off boxes at both of our grocery stores.

Items in need: Canned fruit, canned vegetables, juices boxes, canned juice, tooth paste, shampoo, deodorant and toilet tissue.

You Tube services and music at Trinity & Providence

Please see the You Tube channel for all services and special music. The below will always be the Sunday service link as well as what is sent out every week on our “Friday’s File”. This link is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCceVbNDq7eytAaPZ9IMmaFw

When you click on this link, click on the "video" tab at the top of the page and all of the Trinity YouTube music & services will pop up and then click on the one you wish to watch.