TRINITY & PROVIDENCE UNITED CHURCH WELCOMES YOU
“…Growing, Caring, Sharing”
The Life and Work of the Church
January 22, 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.
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 Perth Road Memorial United Church, East Central Ontario Region (ECO).
Special Activities this Week at Trinity
Mon. 23 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Mon. 23 BPSA, 7:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Tues. 24 Cooking Chicken, 9:00 a.m., Cutting, 1:00 p.m., Kitchen
Wed. 25 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 25 Prayer Circle, 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary
Wed. 25 Bobcaygeon Girl Guides, 6:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Thurs. 26 Meat pie making, 8:30 a.m., Kitchen & Trinity Hall
Thurs. 26 Providence UCW, 2:00 p.m., Fellowship Room
Fri. 27 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall20Sun.
Sun. 29 Church service, Communion & livestreaming,
10:30 a.m., Sanctuary.
Best wishes to all those who have Birthdays and Anniversaries
in January!
A BIG THANK-YOU TO YOU!
We received the following thank-you card from Bobcaygeon Helps:
“Trinity United Church Congregation; We wanted to thankyou so much for your generous donation to the Food Bank! This will be a wonderful help to those in our community who are in need at this time. Sincerely, Board of Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank.”
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.
To All Committee Chairs and Team Leaders
If you haven’t already, please send in your committee reports for the "Annual General Meeting" taking place in February. The Annual Reports will need to be completed by TODAY, January 22, 2023 and sent into the office @ trinityprovidence1@gmail.com.
Please Note:
When we celebrated Jesus' baptism, we used stones as symbols of things we need to let go of, and as signs of our commitment to walk with God. Lose yours? Gave it away? There are more on the table in the narthex. Please enjoy and share!
With thanks, Rev. Dr. Bob Root
Lenten Study Group – Book “Good Courage”
There will be a Lenten Study Group on Thursdays, beginning February 23 for six weeks, at 10.30 a.m. Please call the church office to register. There is a possibility of an online option as well - please indicate interest.
“Good Courage” aims to inspire with honest testimonies from people who have had the courage to follow their hearts, to hope against hope, and to faithfully work towards a better world. In these pages, find comfort with examples of practical and courageous hope in the midst of despair, and accept the challenge to deepen your theological understanding of hope, resurrection, and new life. Cost is $20.00. Please sign the order sheet in the narthex by February 5th. The book is also available as an e-book ($7.95 - order individually).
UCW REQUEST
In the Fall Carillon 2022, there was a UCW questionnaire (page 8) to fill out. Please remember to fill it out and hand it back to Lillian Partridge or the church office. There will be extra copies on the Narthex table, for anyone who needs one to fill out.
Choir News!
New Year , New Music , New Time! Choir practice will be taking place will be taking place every Thursdays from 2 - 3:30 p.m. beginning on February 2nd. If you have any questions, please contact Brenda @ bshield@cogeco.ca
News from the Knitting Group
The Knitting Group meet every second Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. For further information about the Knitting Group, contact Gail Lewis at 705-738-1279.
Providence UCW
Providence UCW will be meeting at Trinity United Church on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Room.
NEWS FROM THE ENVELOPE STEWARD
Please be advised that all 2022 Tax Receipts will be in the front office for pick up from January 20th to February 17th, 2023.
If there are any questions or concerns regarding your 2022 Tax Receipts, please forward any inquiries to kim.draper.tuc@gmail.com.
All donations in the year 2023 will be the responsibility of Cathy Bennett, as she will be the new Envelope Steward and all inquiries can be directed to her: allecat360@gmail.com.
Bobcaygeon Helps Foodbank
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. Bobcagyeon Helps is now set up for e-transfer. The contact information is: Bobcaygeon Food Bank. The email address is: bobcaygeonfoodbank@gmail.com Method of payment through: email.
‘After Words’ … is a new Bereavement Support Program
in Bobcaygeon offered by Kawartha Lakes Hospice. The group meets every first and third Thursday in the month from 1.00 – 2.00 p.m. at the Lions Club, Market Square, Bobcaygeon. Please call Janice Craig, Hospice Bereavement Co-ordinator at 705-324-7323 x 553 for more information.