MINISTER’S MESSAGE
Greetings, everyone.
We officially start Spring this weekend. It’s time to let light in. The other day someone started an important discussion by asking the question: “Do we really believe in prayer?” The answer is yes. So, time to let more light into our dark world.
Along with our St. Edward’s friends, we will be hosting a prayer vigil next Saturday afternoon, March 26th. It will be a time for us to gather and pray for our Ukrainian sisters and brothers, pray for the world, pray for peace. The event will begin at 4:00 p.m. with a time of gathering, quiet meditation, and candle lighting. At 4:30 we will share group prayers and singing, along with some silent prayer. At 5:15 some people may wish to leave, but we will continue with more quiet meditation and prayer until 6:00 p.m.
Please spread the word about this important community event. Everyone is welcome.
Of course, we don’t have to wait until then to start praying! On Sunday morning we will be handing out simple blue and yellow yarn bracelets to anyone who wants them. It will be a daily reminder to us to take a moment and say a prayer. Now, a lot of people tell me that they don’t know any prayers. Or they never know what to say. So often our prayers are reflections of our needs, and end up sounding like a “honey-dew” list for God. Our God doesn’t need to be told what to do. God already cares. When we pray, we add our spirit and energy to the world. We connect human spirits with the divine spirit. So don’t worry about what you say. One word may be enough. “Peace.” “Hope.” “Strength.” “Help.”
Finally, our faith is expressed in our praying and in our acting. At the vigil (and at any time you want to do it), we will be collecting an offering for the Ukrainian people. There are many who are providing direct assistance and supplies to these people who have lost everything. And as we move forward together, the need will be even greater as people may need help relocating.
Thanks. I hope to see you Sunday, and on the 26th.
Peace.
Rev. Steve
IN-PERSON WORSHIP SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2022 11:00AM LENT 3
Prelude: Londonderry Air – Martha Sobaje
Call to Worship & Lighting of Christ Candle
Sung Response: VU#807 “Psalm 91”
Opening Prayer
Hymn: VU#288 “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Scripture: Luke 13:1-9
Reflection: “Gardening and Assessing”
Solo: “Lord, Be With Us On This Day” -J. Althouse soloist: Lynn Coghlin
Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer (VU#959)
Offering, Sung Dedication: VU#537 “Your Work, O God, Needs Many Hands”
Our Statement of Faith: VU#918
Hymn: VU#111 “As the Sun with Longer Journey”
Commissioning and Benediction
Choral Amen: VU#966 “Dresden”
Postlude: Moderato – L. Stoeckl
You may also join the service by Zoom at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7197797321?pwd=RmF4Q0c1UVJlN1BIaUhEM1gvTk1MZz09
Meeting ID: 719 779 7321
Passcode: 442730
Or by phone at: (438) 809-7799
To see recorded videos of the latest services, follow the link to Lakeshore Trinity’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ESwAcMObqU_y_8VLd8ouQ
Also on the YouTube channel, you will find a playlist, including all the old services from the past 2 years.
PRAYER VIGIL FOR UKRAINE SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2022
The Christian Community of Lakeshore Trinity United Church and St. Edward the Confessor Mission invites you for a time to pray for Ukraine, pray for the world and pray for peace.
4:00PM- gathering, quiet meditation, candle lighting.
4:30PM- group prayers, singing.
5:15PM- quiet meditation.
All are welcome. Donations for Ukraine are greatly appreciated.
Masks and passports required.
CROSS STITCH FOR UKRAINE
Ann Magas has been supporting the people of Ukraine with cross stitch. The designs originated in England, and are distributed in aid of Ukraine. Ann is willing to pass on the patterns to any interested needleworkers, in return for a contribution to our offering for the Ukrainian people at the church. For more information, you may contact Ann at: agillebrand@gmail.com
A NEW SIGN FOR OUR NEW COMMUNITY OF FAITH
On your way into church from the parking lot, check out the brand new sign on the back wall announcing our new faith community.
Thanks to Dale Palin for making the arrangements.
THE RETURN OF COFFEE AFTER CHURCH!
Updated COVID guidelines now permit us to eat and drink at the church, provided that we remain seated and distanced while we do so.
The occasion last week of Rev. Steve’s birthday was all the incentive we needed to return to the much-loved tradition of Sunday morning coffee. We were invited to remain in the sanctuary after the postlude, the coffee urn was wheeled down the aisle and coffee was served to people where they sat. Following the coffee came a delicious chocolate birthday cake, baked by Mark Watson, and again delivered to people in the pews.
We intend to continue to provide coffee and tea in the sanctuary following the Sunday service. If you would like to participate, please stay in your place and chat with your neighbours. We will be pleased to serve you.
Feel free to bring your own coffee mug!
WELCOME BACK TO THE CHILDREN
It’s time to start up the Sunday School! If you:
enjoy spending time with the children and would like to take a turn teaching the Sunday School or have children or teens interested in Sunday School as teachers or participants or have ideas and questions please contact Bethan Wardrop, Chair of our Christian/Spiritual Development Committee.
You may reach Bethan at: bethan.mw@hotmail.com, or leave her a message at: (514) 647-4467
ZOOM COFFEE TIME! WEDNESDAY MORNINGS, 10AM
Zoom on over for coffee and chat! Wednesdays at 10AM. The link is the same to access all Lakeshore Trinity’s zoom events:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7197797321?pwd=RmF4Q0c1UVJlN1BIaUhEM1gvTk1MZz09
Meeting ID: 719 779 7321
Passcode: 442730
or by phone at: (438) 809-7799
LENTEN OFFERINGS Lenten offering envelopes are available in church on Sunday for donations to Saint Columba House, Montreal City Mission and for food insecurity. A reminder also to continue bringing in non-perishable food items. There will be three collection bins, one each for Dorval Community Aid, Saint Columba House, and West Island Mission/On Rock. Thank you for your continuing generosity.
EASTER FLOWERS If you would like to remember loved ones with a donation for flowers this Easter, please fill out the form at church on Sunday or email Lisa at the church office at lakeshoretrinityunited@gmail.com.
SYMPHONY CONCERT AT LAKESHORE TRINITY
Sinfonia de L’Ouest will be performing a concert of live music at Lakeshore Trinity, Sunday, March 20 at 3:00PM.
The concert will begin with the Ukrainian national anthem, sung by our own Marina Krejcarova.
For information and tickets, contact:
Phone 514-426-5947
or Email- info@sinfonia.ca
SALE AT VALOIS UNITED!
WE GIVE THANKS
- The e-transfer procedure is outlined in the Happenings email..
- Don’t forget to include your envelope number and indicate how you wish to have your offering divided. If not indicated, it will be designated as local offering.
- For the month of January 2022: Everyone who writes a cheque for their offering should make it payable to St. John’s United Church. Even though the church is closed due to COVID, you can still drop your offering cheque in the mail slot.
- For the moment there will be no change for people who use PAR*.Â
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 *Pre-authorized remittance (PAR) is a way to donate to the church through automatic withdrawals from a bank account or charges to a credit card (the latter not recommended as the service fee to the church is higher). Many of our Dorval-Strathmore friends use this easy method and changes can be made anytime. If anyone is interested in signing up or getting more information, please contact Joan LeVasseur at (514) 631-4455 or jblev@ca.inter.net
Rev. Steve Gillam can be reached by phone or text at (514) 235-9383 or by email at macduffsdad@hotmail.com.
Lakeshore Trinity United Church
98 Aurora Ave.
Pointe-Claire, QC, H9R 3G7
(514) 697-6459
email: lakeshoretrinityunited@gmail.com
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