TRINITY & PROVIDENCE UNITED CHURCHES WELCOMES YOU
“…Growing, Caring, Sharing”
The Life and Work of the Church
December 15, 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 Spencerville United Church, East Central Ontario Region (ECOR). |
Special Activities this Week at Trinity
Mon. 16 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Mon. 16 Hand Drumming, 2:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Mon. 16 Baden Powell Scouts, 6:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Mon. 16 Uke Troupe, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary
Tues. 17 Bereavement Group, 2:00 p.m., Fellowship Room
Wed. 18 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 18 Prayer Circle, 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary
Wed. 18 Bobcaygeon Girl Guides, 6:00 p.m., all rooms
Thurs. 19 Bobcaygeon UCW, 1:00 p.m., Bobcaygeon Inn
Thurs. 19 Choir, 1:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Thurs. 19 Dance Class, 7:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Fri. 20 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall & Fellowship
Room and Christmas Party starting at 1:30 p.m.
Sun. 22 Church Service 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary with Live
Streaming.
Best wishes to all those who have Birthdays and Anniversaries December!
A big ‘THANK YOU’ to everyone…
who helped with the refreshments following “Songs, Stories and Sillies” last Sunday. What a marvelous Trinity family we have! Many thanks to all who donated cookies and squares and helped with the preparations before and cleanup after the concert. It was a wonderful and fun afternoon.
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.
Thelma Martin
Thelma passed away on early on Wednesday, November 27th.
A visitation was held on Thursday, December 12th, 2024 from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM at The Hendren Funeral Home – Monk Chapel. A funeral service took place on December 13th at Christ Anglican Church. Let us keep Miles and Jayne Martin and family in our thoughts and prayers as they go through this difficult time of loss.
Trinity and Providence Newsletter
If you have not received a newsletter yet, you may pick one up at the back of the Narthex on the table. The newsletter was also sent out on “Friday’s News Blast” or can be read on our website. If you are not on our email list, please contact the church office and we will put you on, so you can get all the latest announcements.
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, December 16th. Drums and Friendship provided.
Thank-you, Debbie
Uke Troupe – Ukulele Practise
The next practice we will be having at Trinity will be on Monday, December 16th at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Happy practicing until then!
Trinity Giving Envelopes
If you haven’t picked up your giving envelopes yet, you may pick them up in the church office from Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Christmas Trees for Sale
Christmas trees for sale, Spruce. Cut by our own Mandy Sturman, from our property north of Bobcaygeon.
Please contact: Amandasturman@yahoo.com
ATTENTION CHAT GROUP!
Our "CHAT" group meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. The next meeting will be on January 9th at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Room and the topic will be “What is your place in God’s created world?". Come and join us for the festivities!
Online Zoom Advent Study Group
Is taking place on Thursday, December 19th from 7 – 8 p.m. The Zoom link is: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88394475293. You may call the church office to sign-up. Take a pause during December to join with others virtually and reflect on what Christmas offers to our world today. No preparation is necessary (you don’t even have to leave your house!) Everyone is welcome. Breathe deeply and center yourself in the season.
White Gift Sunday Dec. 15th
Churches continue to play a vital role not only in making someone’s Christmas with simple gifts, but also in declaring that unseen needs are not forgotten. The significance of the White Gift in the church is the visibility of the offering and the ability of people of all ages to contribute. Our gifts from White Gift Sunday will be directed to Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank. Cash or cheque donations made out to Trinity United Church and clearly marked “White Gift” are welcome as well as non-perishable food items such as canned stews, canned tuna, canned meat, canned fruit or jars, pasta sauce in jars, rice, peanut butter, juice packs or cans, cereal and kraft dinner. Your help is greatly appreciated.
WE ARE ALMOST THERE!!
A MESSAGE ABOUT COFFEE HOUR
The coffee hour volunteer list is almost complete. A huge thank you to everyone who has volunteered to make coffee and tea after the services. This time affords us an opportunity to enjoy each other’s company and to check in with each other. There are a few dates in April and August that need volunteers. The dates are: April 20 & 27 and August 10,17,24,31. In the summer months we serve juice only and meet each other out on the lawn. Would you kindly consider helping on any of those times. You can call Carol Wells-Gordon at 705-731-0455 to volunteer.
With appreciation, Carol
UCW Bobcaygeon
Several women met on Thursday, November 21st to discuss the future of the “United Church Women” (UCW) Bobcaygeon group. There were some from the Faith, Hope and Love unit, Harmony unit, as well as Providence.
We all felt that there is still a need and desire to continue the good work of the women at Trinity.
High on the list of continuance would be fellowship. Once a month, every third Thursday at 2:00pm we will meet in the Fellowship Room. We will enjoy social time together with the occasional speaker, craft, game or potluck luncheon.
Some past cherished programs were very much valued and would continue with the help of the church. Such as: Meat Pies, Christmas Bazaar, Funeral luncheons. Also, our financial support of the local Women’s Shelter, Bobcaygeon Food Bank, Hat and Mitten Tree; Camp Quin Mo Lac, to list a few.
Our next meeting will be held at the Bobcaygeon Inn @ 1:00pm for the annual Christmas luncheon. Please contact Kim Draper if you would like to attend: Via email - kim.draper.kd@gmail.com or Text - 416-346-6902 or Sue Zilke Ward in the office.
The January 2025 meeting will be held on the 16th and we will reminisce about our past UCW.
See you all there.
Kim Draper
Council Members – Annual Report
If you are going away for the winter and are the chair of your committee, please leave your committee report for Trinity and Providence Annual Report with Sue in the office.
Knox Choir & Friends present “You’re the Reason He Came”
This is the Saviour’s birth in Song happening on Sunday, Dec.15th at 7:00 p.m. (snowstorm cancellation date is Monday, Dec. 16th at 7 p.m.) Taking place at Knox Presbyterian Church, 6 Joseph St. in Bobcaygeon opposite Home Hardware. Freewill offering and refreshments.
Become a Kettle Bell Volunteer (The Salvation Army)
An hour or two of your time can help us meet our Kettle Goal of $60,000. Volunteer at one of our Kettle locations in Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls or Coboconk. Contact Kim @ 416-452-0566 or Cynthia at 705-934-4431. Students can achieve community hours. All Christmas Kettle funds are designated to assist families in crisis in the area where the donation was received. So, donations received in Bobcaygeon are earmarked to assist Bobcaygeon families and the immediate surrounding area. See bulletin board in 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, January 9th. 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.
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!
‘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.
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