TRINITY & PROVIDENCE UNITED CHURCH WELCOMES YOU
“…Growing, Caring, Sharing”
The Life and Work of the Church
March 3, 2024
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!
Special Activities this Week at Trinity
Mon. 04 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Mon. 04 Drumming, 2:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Mon. 04 Otters, 6:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Mon. 04 Ukulele, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary
Mon. 04 BPSA, 7:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Tues. 05 Bereavement Group, 2-3:00 p.m., Fellowship Room
Wed. 06 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Fellowship Room
Wed. 06 Prayer Circle, 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary
Wed. 06 Lenten Service & Lunch, 12:00 noon, Sanctuary &
Trinity Hall
Wed. 06 Worship Committee, 1:30 p.m., Bethel Room
Wed. 06 Bobcaygeon Girl Guides, 6:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Thurs. 07 Lenten Study Group, 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Room
Thurs. 07 Council Meeting, 2:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Fri. 08 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., Trinity Hall
Sun. 10 Church Service, 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary.
Livestreaming during the service.
P.I.E. Celebration – Pie after the service in Trinity Hall
Best wishes to all those who have Birthdays and Anniversaries in March!
Please note: Our Constitution has been revised and approved and if you would like a copy, please contact the church office.
Dawn Elizabeth Oldnall
Dawn used to come to this church many years ago as a youth. If you recall, she had two lung transplants and she was associated with us when she had her first transplant. It is with sadness that we let you know, that she passed away on Friday, February 23rd at Toronto General Hospital. Dawn was only in her 33rd year and was a double lung transplant survivor for 17 years. Dawn’s “Celebration of Life” took place on Wed., February 28th at 1:00 p.m. at Fenelon Falls United Church. Let us keep the Oldnall 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 and Pastoral Care Team.
Ukulele Practice
There will be a ukulele practice on March 4th at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Happy practicing till then! Thank-you, Sue Pepper
Hand Drumming…
all you need is a heartbeat to join. On Monday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Next drumming time is Monday, March 4th. Drums and Friendship provided.
Thank-you, Debbie
Lenten Study – “They Followed Jesus”
Thursday mornings, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. which began on February 15. Lenten Study – “They Followed Jesus” a six-week study based on those who followed Jesus. We will be reading William Barclay’s “The Master’s Men” and Diana Butler Bass “All the Mary’s”. For March 7th, please read “All the Mary’s”.
Come Out One and All!
Calling all those who love to sing or are musicians,
to attend Choir practice on Wed., March 27th at 2:00 p.m. If you play a musical instrument and would like to participate during Sunday’s Worship Service, please speak with Debra Northey.
Knitting & Crocheters!
Our Trinity Knitting Group has completed the scheduled sessions for 2023. The first get together for 2024 will be Wed., March 6th and then every two weeks on a Wednesday. Enjoy some pleasant socializing, a cup of tea with some sweets and of course a little knitting or crocheting. Please join us at Karin Kinsman’s house. For her address, please phone the church office or Karin @ (705)738-1662.
Praying for Others during Lent
The season of Lent is a journey of prayer with Jesus to Good Friday and beyond. The Bible asks us to pray for one another. On February 18, you were invited to join in praying for others in our church family throughout Lent. Don’t let it scare you – the prayer can be as simple as, “God, I pray my church family will know your love.” It is not too late and you can still participate! Envelopes, containing names for prayer, have been placed on the table in the Narthex. Please take one and you are welcome to join the journey!
Lent Ecumenical Services in Bobcaygeon
Lent Ecumenical Services will be taking place at 12 noon at the following churches in Bobcaygeon:
Wed, Mar 6 - Trinity United Church
Wed, Mar 13 - Lakes Community Church (Held at Knox Presbyterian)
With a simple soup lunch following the Lent Services.
Announcing PIE Sunday – March 10th
P - public
March 10th, I - intentional Sunday
E- explore
We will be serving pie after church. We will need some help.
We will need: 10 pies, assorted kinds, plus 1 gluten free pie
1 helper to cut pies before church
1 helper to plate pies before church
1 helper to help clean up.
If you are able to help please call Barb Carnegie, 705-738-0116.
Kawartha Highlands Presbyterial UCW Annual Meeting
The theme is “From a Woman’s Point of View”. With guest speaker Gerri Lynn O’Connor, the former Mayor of Uxbridge and Chair of Durham Regional Council taking place on:
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Trinity-Providence United Church,
44 William St., Bobcaygeon, K0M 1A0
Registration: 9:15 a.m. with program to begin at 10:00 a.m.
Please R.S.V.P. to Lillian Partridge at lilpartridge@bell.net
or phone #705-488-1735 by March 10th. (See the bulletin board for more information.)
DO NOT MISS THIS YEAR’S WOMEN’S RETREAT!
After a three-year hiatus due to COVID, our UCW is again sponsoring our annual retreat weekend at Fair Havens. The dates are April 5 to April 7, 2024. Our leader of the retreat will be Alanna Mitchell. Total cost for the weekend for accommodation and meals is $325.00. Book now with a $75.00 deposit. (Women from Trinity and Providence only until Dec. 31st and open to others on January 1, 2024). A little information about Alanna Mitchell. In the year 2000 she was named the best environmental reporter in the world by the World Conservation Union and Reuters Foundation. She has written 5 books, 1 play and is the recipient of 2 honorary doctorates and many more additional plaudits. This year she was added to the editorial staff of Broadview, the only Canadian magazine focused on national and international issues of spirituality, justice, and ethical living as well as news and perspectives of the United Church of Canada. How blessed are we that she has generously accepted our invitation to lead our retreat! The clock is ticking - climate change is here! The planet is warming. What an enviable opportunity has opened to us! The chance to learn from Alana's expertise, experience and insights will help us all better recognize and understand the crisis. Call the church office at 705-738-5135 for more information. Thankyou, Carol Young.
LOOKING FOR …
a piece of plywood or waterproof board 68 x 39 that we could use for backing for the poster sign out in front of Trinity Hall, please contact Armand Hachey.
Broadview Magazine
Here’s what’s coming up in the March issue, which will start arriving the first week of February. Renewal of magazine $30.00.
Easter Moments - In our March cover story, author Sarah Bessey embraces the resurrections of everyday life.
It Takes a Village - The pandemic showed us that ending child poverty in Canada is possible. Can we take the next steps?
Choir Power - How singing together can be a force for social change.
Rumbling with Our Faith - An Easter message from Moderator Rt. Rev. Carmen Lansdowne. If you have an issue with the magazine or a change of address, please contact the magazine directly at Broadview, 310 Danforth Ave, Suite C1 Toronto, ON M4K 1N6 or by email to: groupsubscriptions@broadview.org
‘After Words’ … is a new Bereavement Support Program
in Bobcaygeon 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.
Did you know …
that both nursing homes (Case Manor & Pinecrest) are much more accessible these days! You no longer need to set-up appointments. I’m sure the residence would enjoy a visit.
Noon Hour Concert at Cambridge St. United Church, Lindsay
Come and enjoy some wonderful music! Concert starts at noon. Freewill offering welcome. Bring your lunch and stay for a social time afterward – tea & coffee provided.
See the various concerts on the poster on the bulletin board.
March 6th “Front Porch Harmony” (4-part harmony bluegrass), March 13th “Hunter Peeters (Piano), March 20th “The Maple Beats”.
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