TRINITY & PROVIDENCE UNITED CHURCHES WELCOMES YOU
“…Growing, Caring, Sharing”
The Life and Work of the Church
October 6, 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 Cassburn United Church, East Central Ontario Region (ECOR). |
Special Activities this Week at Trinity
Mon. 07 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Mon. 07 Baden Powel Scouts, 6:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Mon. 07 Hand Drumming, 2:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Mon. 07 Uke Troupe, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary
Tues. 08 Quilters Guild, 1:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Tues. 08 Knitting Group, 2:00 p.m., Fellowship Room
Wed. 09 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 09 Prayer Circle, 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary
Wed. 09 Bobcaygeon Girl Guides, 6:00 p.m., all rooms
Thurs. 10 Bobcaygeon Dinners Club, 11:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Thurs. 10 Cupe #3204, 12 noon – 5 p.m., Fellowship Room
Thurs. 10 Choir, 1:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Thurs. 11 Dance class with Jennine, 7:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Fri. 11 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Sun. 13 Thanksgiving Church Service 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary with Livestreaming
Best wishes to all those who have Birthdays and Anniversaries in October!
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.
A BIG THANK-YOU to ….
the congregation of Trinity and Providence United churches for your wonderful Sunday’s goodbye send-off for me. The people at Trinity and Providence are such loving and caring people and I will miss you! Lillian Partridge
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 7th. 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 Ukelele 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. 8th at 2:00 p.m. Please contact Gail Lewis if you have any questions. All welcome to attend!
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,
Jewellery, 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: jewellery (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!
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.
REJUVENATION, REJOYCING & REPARATION
Women’s Retreat from October 8 - October 10
To register, please go to the following link: https://ecorcuccan.ca/event/rejuvenation-rejoycing-reparation/#:~:text=REJUVENATION%2C%20REJOYCING%20%26%20REPARATION,on%20Highway%2028.
Fee – $400.00 with deposit of $50 required immediately to reserve your spot – Please fill in ECORC grant form to reduce your cost to $268.00 and e-transfer to bjames@united-church.ca. If you are unable to make it, refunds will be issued, if someone fills your spot. Please contact Kathleen Whyte for questions or help 705-768-3555 or by email kwhyte53@gmail.com. Kingfisher Bay Retreat is located on picturesque Stony Lake north of Burleigh Falls just 30 minutes north of Peterborough on Highway 28. (See bulletin board for more information.)
‘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.
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.
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.
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