Announcements for the week of March 28, 2022

TRINITY & PROVIDENCE UNITED CHURCH WELCOMES YOU

“…Growing, Caring, Sharing”

The Life and Work of the Church

Sunday, March 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!

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· Capacity limits at organized public events are no longer in effect.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. 28 Respite Care, 8:30 a.m., Trinity Hall

Tues. 29 Affirming Education Team, 10:00 a.m., Fellowship Room

Tues. 29 Pastoral Care Team, 10:30 a.m., Bethel Room

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

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

Thurs. 31 Solomon’s Porch, CANCELLED FOR NEXT WEEK.

Fri. 01 Respite Care, 8:30 a.m., Trinity Hall

Sun. 03 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 Ottawa: Rideau Park United Church, East Central Ontario Region (ECOR).

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

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.

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.

SOLOMON’S PORCH BIBLE STUDY

Solomon’s Porch Bible Study will not meet again until Thursday, April 7, 2022 in the Fellowship Room beginning at 11:00 a.m.! Everyone is welcome to participate! Next week is cancelled due to

Rev. Macpherson will be away during the week.

AFFIRM EDUCATION TEAM

SAVE THE DATE: MAY 1st, 2022

With Covid-19 behind us and all protocol lifted, we have decided

to have the Affirming vote at Trinity United Church – Bobcaygeon.

I hope all will attend and vote with open hearts and open minds.

See you there. Kim Draper

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

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., April 5th at 2:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Room.

Broadview Magazine Renewal Deadline

For everyone who would like to renew their Broadview Magazine subscription, please have your money in by Sunday, April 3rd made out to “Trinity United Church” and reference it to “Broadview renewal”. For anyone who would like to subscribe to this magazine, please let Susan Hachey know or Sue in the office (738-5135) before April 3rd. The cost is $25.00.

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.

Bay of Quinte UCW ECOR 60th Annual General Meeting

UCW ladies, there is a poster/application for the Bay of Quinte UCW ECOR 60th Annual General Meeting entitled "One in The Spirit Continues". The date will be Thursday, May 12th at St. Andrew's United Church in Sunderland, Ontario. Guest speaker is Melody Crowe and registration is taking place between 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS APRIL 28, 2022.

The cost for the day is $23.00 which includes the noon Meal and without the meal, the cost is $8.00. (Please see the poster on the UCW board by the kitchen for more information).

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.