TRINITY & PROVIDENCE UNITED CHURCHES WELCOMES YOU
“…Growing, Caring, Sharing”
The Life and Work of the Church
March 9, 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 Campbellford: St. John’s United Church, East Central Ontario Region (ECOR). |
Special Activities this Week at Trinity
Mon. 10 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Mon. 10 Drumming, 2:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Mon. 10 Baden Powell Scouts, 6:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Tues. 11 Pastoral Care, 10:00 a.m., Fellowship Room
Tues. 11 Settler Quilters, 1:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 12 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 12 Prayer Circle, 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary
Wed. 12 Bobcaygeon Girl Guides, 6:00 p.m., All rooms
Thurs. 13 Chat Group, 10:00 a.m., Fellowship Room
Thurs. 13 Affirm Team Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Bethel Room or Sanctuary
Thurs. 13 Bobcaygeon Dinning Club, 12 noon, Trinity Hall
Thurs. 13 Choir Practice, 1:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Thurs. 13 Jennine’s dance Class, 7:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Fri. 14 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Sun. 16 Church Service 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary with Live Streaming and Pie after church in Trinity Hall.
Best wishes to all those who have Birthdays and Anniversaries March!
The lectionary readings for next week March 2nd are:
Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Psalm 27 (VU pp. #753-755); Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35.
Lorraine Button
It is with a sad heart that we let you know that Lorraine Button passed away on Wednesday, February 19th in her 96th year. A celebration of life will be held at the Bobcaygeon Senior Centre, 100 Head Street, on May 4th, 2025 from 1 – 3 pm. Let us keep the Button family in our prayers as they go through this difficult time of loss.
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.
A HUGE THANK-YOU to …
All who helped on Thursday, March 6th with making the beef meat pies! Your help is always greatly appreciated. A Big THANK-YOU also to Olive and Rick who get everything organized and prepared ahead of time, so that everything goes smoothly!
Frozen chicken & beef pies …
will be available for sale on Sunday, April 6th to the CONGREGATION following the Church Service. The price is $7.00 per pie. I hope to see you then. Olive Macoomb
A BIG THANK-YOU
We wish to thank Susan and Armand Hachey for creating the beautiful sign in front of Trinity Hall and placing it there! Also, to Elizabeth Hull for the wonderful “Love” display board in our Narthex!
Uke Troupe – Ukulele Practise
The next practice we will be having at Trinity will be on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Happy practicing until then!
Chili Luncheon & Games Afternoon …
in Trinity Hall THIS Sunday, March 9th after our Church Service. All are Welcome to come and enjoy a time of Fellowship, Yummy Food & Desserts.
Hand Drumming…
all you need is a heartbeat to join. On Monday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. The next drumming session will be next Monday, March 10 Drums and Friendship provided. Thank-you, Debbie
Finding at home at Trinity Church?
We would be happy to welcome you into membership in our congregation. If you are interested, please speak to Rev. Dr. Bob Root.
31 Short Spiritual Practices
by Rob Fennell, Atlantic School of Theology
Join our Lenten Study – Thursday evenings, began on March 6 on Zoom – 6:45 to 8:00 p.m., for six weeks. Rob Fennell has written a delightful book called “31 Short Spiritual Practices: Getting (re)started in a daily spirituality of gratitude and contentment.” Along with these practices, we shall be looking at the lectionary readings for the following Sunday. If you want a colour print copy of the resource, the cost is $15.00. If you would like a PDF of the book, there is no charge. Please sign the list on the narthex table indicating your preference. A Zoom link will be sent out each week as a reminder.
Thank-you, Rev. Dr. Bob Root
AFFIRMING TEAM
This is an invitation to the Affirming Team to meet on Thursday, March 13th @ 10:00 a.m. in the Bethel Room to help pre-arrange Trinity’s celebration for PIE Day, which is on March 16th. Please let Kim Draper know if you will be able to attend the meeting. (text: 416-346-6902 or kim.draper.tuc@gmail.com).
ATTENTION CHAT GROUP!
Our "CHAT" group meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. The next meeting will be on March 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Room.
Come and join us for the festivities!
AFFIRM EDUCATION TEAM
Mark March 16th, 2025, on your calendars and celebrate Public Intentional Explicit (PIE) Day. Enjoy the day by wearing rainbow colours, enrolling in a LGBTQIA+ event or raising your fork and simply enjoying a good piece of pie. Thank-you, Kim Draper
Trinity’s Affirming P.I.E. Day Annual Celebration
is being held on Sunday, March 16th in Trinity Hall after the Church Service. This is a chance to celebrate the full inclusion of LGBTQIA and Two Spirit People in our Community while enjoying some Pie together. The Affirming Team is asking for Volunteers to make Pies. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. We appreciate everyone’s generosity and attendance to help make these 2 Events Successful!
Thank-you, Susan Hachey
Sunday School:
Our plans are coming together and we are aiming to offer a Sunday School program beginning March 23rd. We are thankful for everyone who has volunteered to lead this program and for Rev. Bob’s guidance in selecting the curriculum we will utilize. We would like to secure one or two more volunteers to support our team. If you could offer to help one Sunday a month please contact Barbara Carnegie, 705-738-0116 Watch for further announcements.
"Gather 25"
Lisa & Eric Kloepfer have discovered a YouTube documentary called “Gather 25”. It is an Epic Gathering of the Global Church and they would like to share it with you. The link is as follows: live.gather25.com.
Coffee Volunteers did you know…
that there are quite a few boxes of cookies that can be put out for coffee hour after the service. They have been donated over time and should be used up. They have been in the freezer, so are still quite fresh. Thank you, Carol Wells-Gordon
Lent Services & Lunches
This year the 12:00 noon Lent Services and lunches will be held at:
March 12 - March Break
March 19 - Trentside Baptist Church
March 26 - Trinity United Church
April 2 - Bethel Pentecostal Church
April 9 - Knox Presbyterian Church
April 16 - Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church
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, March 13th. The price is only $12.00 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.
World Day of Prayer
Friday, March 14th, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m.
Christ Anglican Church
43 Sherwood Street, Bobcaygeon
A little history for your enjoyment:
· 1887 – Mary Ellen Fairchild James, a Presbyterian woman, called for a day of prayer for home missions in the United States.
· 1895 – Anglican women in Canada established a National Day of Prayer for missions
· 1918 – Presbyterian women in Canada called for a meeting of representatives from five Women’s Missionary Boards
· 1920 – The first Friday of Lent was established as a joint day of prayer for missions
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Bobcaygeon will be celebrating the World Day of Prayer on March 14th, 2025 at the Christ Anglican Church. All genders are invited to attend. If you are interested in participating in anyway, please contact Angela Beaven – 705-887-3556.
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If you can or can not attend the church service, there are many ways to participate
· Pray together: Start by praying together as a group and then pray with people you feel led to
· Prayer walks: Join or create a guided prayer walk in your community
· Prayer journaling: Write down your prayers, thoughts, and reflections in a journal
· Creative prayers: Try balloon prayers, prayer balls, prayer aeroplanes, paper chain people prayers, tasty prayers, spaghetti praise prayers, or jelly baby prayers.
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!
UKE! UKE! UKE!
I’m sure you’ve heard of Choir! Choir! Choir! In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada, Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon is hosting: “UKE! UKE! UKE!” on Sunday, April 6th at 2:00 p.m. Ukulele groups and/or individuals are invited to participate. Don’t play? Come and sing along! Space is limited, so please register in advance ASAP by email to: suejpepper@yahoo.ca. This is an unrehearsed event … so no other commitment but coming on April 6th and join in the fun! No fee for uke players. Free will offering for audience participants. (See more information on bulletin board.)
SOLES 4 SOULS FOOTWEAR COLLECTION
Here is a chance to part with your 'gently used' footwear. A Soles 4 Souls collection box is in the narthex and if you have any gently used footwear items you would like to see go to an appreciative recipient(s) somewhere else in the world, please drop them off. If you lots and would like them picked up instead, just call David Savournin at 705-738-1892 to make arrangements. (FYI…David and his group collected over 300 pairs of footwear in 2024 and are aiming for 500 in 2025!) So far we have donated over 50 pairs of shoes! More information about this initiative can be found at https://soles4soulscanada.org/. Thank you for your support.
Something Sacred—Lenten Study 2025
Tuesdays, March 11 - April 15, 20251:00-2:00 p.m. ET / 10:00-11:00 a.m. PT
In this six-week series, join Rev. Stephen Fetter and people from across the country to explore some of the readings from Something Sacred, our new devotional resource. Join us as we explore how music unveils something awesome, something more, something faithful, something honest, something grace-filled, something hopeful, something sacred. Register on CHURCHx!
Noon Hour Concerts
Come and enjoy some wonderful music to shake off the snow at Cambridge Street United Church, 61 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay! Wednesdays starting March 12 until April 9 - Concerts start at 12 noon. Freewill offering welcome. Bring your lunch and stay for a social time afterward. Tea & coffee provided. (For more information see the bulletin board in the hallway.)
Pint of Blarney Concert
Get ready for a night of lively Irish music and toe-tapping jigs at Cambridge Street United Church, 61 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay; as they present the sensational band, Pint of Blarney, Friday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 each, available from the Cambridge Street Church office. (For more information see the bulletin board in the hallway.)
‘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. Also, there is a poster with more information on Trinity’s bulletin board in the back hall.
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