TRINITY & PROVIDENCE UNITED CHURCHES WELCOMES YOU
“…Growing, Caring, Sharing”
The Life and Work of the Church
October 13, 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!
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 Pembroke: Mount Zion United Church, East Central Ontario Region (ECOR). |
Special Activities this Week at Trinity
Mon. 14 Office Closed for Thanksgiving
Tues. 15 Bereavement Group, 2:00 p.m., Fellowship Room
Wed. 16 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 16 Prayer Circle, 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary
Wed. 16 Bobcaygeon Girl Guides, 6:00 p.m., all rooms
Thurs. 17 Harmony UCW, 1:30 p.m., Fellowship Room
Thurs. 17 Choir, 1:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Thurs. 17 Dance class with Jennine, 7:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Fri. 18 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Fri. 18 Harmony Singing Group, 1:30 p.m., Sanctuary
Sat. 19 Power interruption from 11:00 p.m. until Sunday
October 20th at 8:00 a.m.
Sun. 20 Church Service 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary with Live Streaming
Best wishes to all those who have Birthdays and Anniversaries in October!
Congratulation to Yvonne Gibson!
We would like to congratulate Yvonne Gibson as she was awarded her Lifetime Membership to Settlers' Village Quilters Guild. On Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
Harmony UCW
We are back! Harmony UCW, is meeting this upcoming Thursday, October 17th 1:30 p.m., in the Fellowship Room. Kim Draper will be presenting a program and there will be yummy snacks! All are invited.
Hand Drumming…
all you need is a heartbeat to join. On Monday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Next drumming practice is Monday, October 21st. Drums and Friendship provided.
Thank-you, Debbie
Our Uke Troupe is taking part! Come and sing with us!
“Uke! Uke! Uke! Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of The United Church of Canada. All United Church Ukulele groups are invited to Bethel Emily United Church located at 90 Bethel Road, Omemee. Taking place on Sunday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m. Don’t Play? Come and sing along and enjoy! Music will be simple chords posted for all to see. Gospel County, and Rock and Roll.”
Uke Troupe – Ukulele Practise
The next practice we will be having at Trinity will be on Monday, October 21st at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Next 2weeks practice has been cancelled. Happy practicing until then!
Providence UCW
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, October 24th at 2:00 p.m. in Trinity Hall. We will be welcoming Fenelon Falls United Church UCW, who will be joining us for a special meeting!
Knitting & Crocheting Group
Our Trinity Knitting & Crocheting Group We will be meeting in the Fellowship Room at Trinity United Church to enjoy some pleasant socializing, a cup of tea and of course a little knitting or crocheting. Our next meeting will be taking place on Tuesday, Oct. 22nd at 2:00 p.m. Please contact Gail Lewis if you have any questions. All welcome to attend!
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.
The Worship Committee…
feels it is important to re-establish the capacity to offer Sunday School to our congregation and church visitors.
We are searching for a minimum of four volunteers willing to lead Sunday School one week per month on a rotating basis. We currently have one. If you would be able to assist in this capacity or know of someone who would be interested, please contact either Barb Carnegie (705-738-0116) or Liz Cameron (705-738-7178) for further information.
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2024
@ 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 NOON
FREE ADMISSION
Home Baking, Chili Sauce, Christmas Shop,
Jewelry, Scarves, & Purses, Loonie Auction,
AND
Frozen Beef, Chicken Pies
Our Annual Christmas Bazaar needs your help
There is a box on the windowsill in the narthex to receive your treasures: jewelry (please be sure that earrings are matched, either taped to a cardboard square or in a little baggie), scarves, and purses. We are not having the boutique table this year, but the accessory table is always popular, so look through your treasures and see what you can find!
Needed for our Christmas Bazaar
I'm looking for good quality items for the loonie auction table at the bazaar, Nov. 23rd. No yard sale items please. If you can help, please let me know at 705-731-7554 or audmac43@gmail.com. Audrey Mackay, thanks.
Come and join us!
Our "CHAT" group is meeting the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, starting October 24 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Room. Come and join us for the festivities!
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!
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, October 10th. 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.
‘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.
Save the Date!
The General Council's annual meeting is coming up on October 19. The gathering will take place online via the CHURCHx platform. Stay tuned for more details on the General Council website. And don't miss the follow-up event! On Tuesday, October 22 at 6:00 p.m. ET, there will be an informal online meeting with the General Secretary and members of the General Council Executive. Everyone is welcome. Details to follow shortly.
Online Book Study of ECORC
The Equity Forum of ECORC is hosting an online book study of Dr. Amy Kenny’s book “My Body is not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church.” This will be a 5-week Wednesday evening series on the following dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 13 and 20.
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