Announcements for the week of March 21, 2022

TRINITY & PROVIDENCE UNITED CHURCH WELCOMES YOU

“…Growing, Caring, Sharing”

The Life and Work of the Church

Sunday, March 20, 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!

NEW! – Latest Covid Update (Source - HKPR District Health Unit)

As of March 21, 2022 more Covid restrictions are being lifted in Ontario. We have examined the Covid changes and the following items impact life at Trinity and Providence Churches.

· The requirement to wear masks in most indoor public settings will be lifted.

· Mask use will be a personal choice. People who feel more comfortable wearing a mask are encouraged to do so.

· Please show kindness and respect for the choices that individuals make.

· Capacity limits at organized public events are no longer in effect. No gathering limits are in effect for weddings, funerals, or religious services.

· Physical distancing should be continued where possible.

With the cooperation of our church family, we have maintained a safe place over the last two years. Please continue to follow safe practices and be considerate to others as we move through this period of transition together. We sincerely thank you!

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. 21 Respite Care, 8:30 a.m., Trinity Hall

Wed. 23 Respite Care, 8:30 a.m., Trinity Hall

Wed. 23 Prayer Circle, 9:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Room

Thurs. 24 Chicken Meat Pie making, 9:00 a.m., Kitchen and

Trinity Hall

Thurs. 24 Book Club, 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary to watch a video

Thurs. 24 Solomon’s Porch, 11:00 a.m., Fellowship Room

Fri. 25 Respite Care, 8:30 a.m., Trinity Hall

Sun. 27 Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary & Livestreaming

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 Rothwell United Church, East Central Ontario Region (ECOR).

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

A HUGE THANK YOU

A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to everyone who helped with the World Day of Prayer in any way. We had an excellent speaker in Yvonne Kendrick. God bless you all, Lillian Partridge

Also, a big THANK YOU goes out to all who helped with the "One Day for Ukraine" and donated items to be sent to the Ukraine. There was a lot of activity happening in Trinity Hall this past Tuesday, March 15th in collecting, boxing and moving the supplies in big trailers and vans!

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 once again on Wed. mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Room.

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!

Income Tax Receipts

Income Tax Receipts have been sent out. We sincerely thank Kim Draper for her work in getting our receipts prepared.

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.

SOLOMON’S PORCH BIBLE STUDY

Solomon’s Porch Bible Study will meet this Thursday, March 24, 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 (and the last one) will be on Thurs. March 24, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary for a video. All are welcome to join in!

UCW Women's Retreat

Because this year's UCW Women's Retreat in April has been cancelled due to lack of attendance, we still wanted to get together and put on a one-day retreat for all the hard-working women to attend. Mark it on your calendar:

Thursday May 5th, 2022

9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Program with morning coffee/snack, luncheon, afternoon tea/snack.

I know I would love to see all of you in a social setting (all Covid protocol's will be adhered to) after such a long time away from all usual events. Please plan to attend and let me know if you can make it. Faithfully, Kim Draper

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE TIME AGAIN!

The deadline for submissions for the Spring Newsletter is Sunday March 20. Please send them to me as an attached Word document to suejpepper@yahoo.ca The old-fashioned way of dropping it in my box (top right- hand corner) is also welcomed but not preferred! If you have pictures, please send them to me! PLEASE DO NOT PROCRASTINATE! Sue Pepper

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.

SIM (Spirit In Motion) HOUSE CHURCH

House church will meet on Wednesday, March 23rd at 10:00 a.m.

at the home of Kim Draper on 13 Old Forest Lane. Please R.S.V.P.

@ 416-346-6902.

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 knitting session will be on Tues., March 29th at 2:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Room.

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.

ECORC (East Central Regional Council) News

Did you know ECORC has its own YouTube channel? You can find it here: https://ecorcuccan.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16938b3e0bff64190d68a095e&id=97b98b53b5&e=ea82fd21af and if you haven't subscribed, please do so and this will allow you to stay informed of new videos as they are added to their channel.

“Re-connecting With Life” Workshop

Will be taking place on Thursday, March 24th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fenelon Falls Seniors’ Centre at 58 Murray St., Fenelon Falls.

Special Presentation: “Renewal: Hope and Healing in the Wake of a Pandemic” by Maureen Pollard, Registered Social Worker.

Cost – Free!

Attendance is limited to 60 participants with a hot catered lunch provided. Pre-registration and proof of vaccination will be required to attend. Please contact Doreen Bovill, at dboville@hkpr.on.ca or call 1-866-888-4577 ext. 2323 by March 14th. Please see poster in the hall by the kitchen for more details.