Announcements for the week of October 27, 2025
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TRINITY & PROVIDENCE UNITED CHURCHES WELCOMES YOU
“…Growing, Caring, Sharing”
The Life and Work of the Church
October 26, 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 Kinmount Pastoral Charge United Church, East Central Ontario Region (ECOR). |
Special Activities this Week at Trinity
Mon. 27 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Mon. 27 Hand Drumming, 2:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Mon. 27 Baden Powell Scouts, 6:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Tues. 28 Dyson Suppression Test etc., entire church
Wed. 29 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 29 Prayer Circle, 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary
Wed. 29 Bobcaygeon Girl Guides, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Room
Wed. 29 Uke Troupe, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Thurs. 30 Choir, 1:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Thurs. 30 Country Line Dancing with Jennine, 7:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Fri. 31 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Sun. 02 Trinity United Church service, 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary and Livestreaming (Daylight Savings Time – Fall back)
Best wishes to all those who have Birthdays and Anniversaries in October & November!
The Lectionary Readings for next week are:
Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4; Psalm 119:137-144 (VU pg. #841); 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12; Luke 19:1-10.
A GREAT BIG THANK-YOU!...
to Olive and Rick Macoomb for organizing and picking-up supplies so these wonderful volunteer ladies could once again make these delicious meat pies for our Bazaar, taking place on Sat. November 22nd at 10:00 a.m. A great big THANK-YOU to all of our volunteers! You are greatly appreciated.
Fall Clean-up at Trinity
A BIG THANK-YOU to all of our volunteers who helped with Trinity’s yard clean-up, which took place on Tuesday, Oct. 14th. You are greatly appreciated for all you do!
A Special Need – Can you help?
One of the freezers in the Church is not working. I am asking if anyone has a freezer that they could donate to replace the broken-down freezer. The freezers are used to keep all the homemade beef & chicken pies frozen that are to be sold at the Christmas Bazaar on November 22nd. Please call me at 705 738-9984 or call Sue at the Church Office. Thanks in advance. Olive Macoomb
Calling all Children!
Sunday School has started up on Sunday’s, and will be taking place during the morning worship service.
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.
Please note:
"As of September 30,2025, there is a year-to-date shortfall of $16,518. This is an increase of $1,559 from last month."
Special Offering of $100 for 100 years!
A celebration of the United Church’s 100th Anniversary, if possible, you are invited to make a special Anniversary offering of $100.00. Thanks for helping us meet our commitment to service in Trinity Church and beyond!
Need people to help with …
We are looking for volunteers to help with Coffee Time after church for the following Sunday’s; November 9th, 16th, 23rd, and the 30th. If you could help out on any of these Sunday’s please Carol Wells-Gordon know. Thanking you for your help, Carol Wells-Gordon
Heartbeats United - Spiritual Hand Drumming
As we drum, we join in one heart, in one heartbeat, To God's heartbeat. We lay our hands upon the drum just as we lay our pure trust in God's palm. All are Welcome Anytime you wish. Drums provided. Mondays at 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Uke Troupe …
will be meeting on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary from now on.
Calling all Choir members and those who love to sing…
Choir has started up again and practices will be on Thursdays, at 1:00 p.m. You are all invited to come out and join in!
ATTENTION CHAT GROUP!
Our "CHAT" group is now meeting the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be on December 9th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Room. Come and join the conversation.
UCW Bobcaygeon
Upcoming events to look forward to:
· November 20th @ 2:00 p.m. in Fellowship room – next UCW meeting – topic - TBA
· November 22nd 10:00 a.m. to noon – Christmas Bazaar
· December 18th – Christmas luncheon get together – TBA
Bobcaygeon UCW change in time
The new time for meeting will be from 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., starting November 20th so that the choir members can attend.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
BOBCAYGEON COMMUNITY REFUGEE BENEFIT CONCERT AT TRINITY UNITED CHURCH,
OCTOBER 25TH, 7:00 P.M.
Join us for a wonderful evening of music by well-known local band, Vintages. Featuring music from the 60’s rock to 90’s country. Admission by donation. Receipts will be issued for all donations $25.00 and over. Silent Auction. Refreshments following concert. Doors open a 6 p.m. Please contact Line Pinard, 705-738-7070, if you have any new items to donate to the Silent Auction.
Looking for…
Hi everyone, it's bazaar time again and I'm looking for items (not yard sale items) for the twoonie auction table, value $25+. Please call Audrey @ 705-731-7554 if you have anything to contribute. Thanks so much, Audrey Mackay
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AT TRINITY
Trinity and Providence Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. FREE ADMISSION! Trinity & Providence cookbook, home baking, Chili Sauce, Christmas Shop, Jewellery, Scarves, Purses, Loonie Auction and Frozen Beef, Chicken Pies!
Update on Bobcaygeon Helps Foodbank
Data from Food Bank Canada states that one in four Canadians are experiencing food insecurity. Ontario earned an F for food insecurity. Closer to home, Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank reported at our recent Board meeting that, between January and August 30th, our Food Bank served individuals in 236 households. The Food Bank is most grateful for the generous community support in food and cash donations--from individuals, groups and businesses. Trinity Providence United Church, we thank you for being a vital part of our Bobcaygeon Helps Foodbank.
Juanita Murray, Director, representing Trinity Providence United Church.
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!
SOLES 4 SOULS FOOTWEAR COLLECTION"
The Soles 4 Souls collection box is still in the Narthex; TUC's donations stand at 276 and the Project's overall total stands at 483 and getting closer to 500! We have more shoes to add to the total, from TUC and VP, which we'll add to the totals after we have checked them in at BioPed in Lindsay. More are always welcome, and if you have lots and would like them picked up instead, just call David Savournin at 705-738-1892 to make arrangements. More information about this initiative can be found at https://soles4soulscanada.org/.
The Global Leadership Summit
will be held at Fair Havens Camp & Conference Centre (located in Beaverton) on Nov. 4th from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Price is $179.00 and you can get more information at Fairhavens.org or phone 1-613-822-9994.
‘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.
The Boyd Museum presents a Gallery of Gifts
Taking place on Sat. November 8th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Boyd Museum located at 21 Canal St., Bobcaygeon. Come and support local artisans and crafters. They need vendors and be contacted at (705)738-9482. (See bulletin board in the hall for more information.)
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, November 13th. The price is only $13.00 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.
Bobcaygeon’s Mingle & Jingle at the Boyd Museum
Sheila’s Little Book Shoppe will be open for business from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 15th. Located at 21 Canal St., Bobcaygeon. (See bulletin board for more information.)
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