SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2022
11:00 a.m.
ADVENT II
Hymns:
VU#18 “There’s a Voice in the Wilderness” (verses 1,2,3)
VU#55 “In the Bleak Midwinter” Verse 4
VU#29 “Hark the Glad Sound”
VU#6 “A Candle is Burning” Verse 2
VU#5 “All Earth Is Waiting”
VU#44 “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” (verses 1,2,4)
Scripture: Luke 3:2b-18
Reflection: John
You may join the service via Zoom at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7197797321?pwd=RmF4Q0c1UVJlN1BIaUhEM1gvTk1MZz09
Meeting ID: 719 779 7321, Passcode: 442730
Or by phone at: 438-809-779
You may view the previous service on YouTube as follows:
November 27 – https://youtu.be/7Fb4w9_oMLs
HAPPY HAT FOR MISSION AND SERVICE
Remember to bring your change this Sunday, December 4th! Rev. Steve will be passing the Happy Hat in support of the Mission and Service fund.
Judy Lindsay also draws our attention to the Advent/Christmas Book Nook display at the back of the sanctuary. There you will find copies of the United Church Gifts with Vision catalogue, featuring Christmas gift ideas supporting projects of our Mission and Service partners.
“Hark the glad sound! The Saviour comes.”
COMING UP AT LAKESHORE TRINITY
December 4, Advent II, 11:00 a.m. – We light the candle of Peace.
It’s Happy Hat Sunday! Bring along your change for a special offering to the United Church M&S Fund.
December 11, Advent III, 11:00 a.m. – We light the candle of Joy.
Gift Day: Please bring all your gifts for food banks, mitten tree, Batshaw, and your special Christmas offering, so that they can be distributed before Christmas.
Saturday afternoon, December 17: Carolling with Jan Krejcar and the choir. All are welcome! Details to follow.
December 18, Advent IV,
11:00 a.m. – We light the candle of Love. Celebration of Communion, participation of our young people. Any young people wishing to take part in the service are invited to meet with Jan at 10:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m. – Service of Lessons and Carols, with St. Edward, leadership from the choir.
Wednesday, December 21, 7:00 p.m. – The Longest Night service, with St. Edward.
December 24, Christmas Eve, 2 services:
2:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m., with special music by the choir.
Sunday, December 25, Christmas Day: no service.
Sunday, January 1, 2023, New Year’s Day: Lakeshore Trinity will be hosting the annual West Island shared Christmas service.
ADVENT SOUP LUNCHEON
Good food and good fellowship went hand in hand last Sunday as we welcomed the Advent season with a soup luncheon. It was a happy return of a beloved Advent tradition, and a joy to see 50 people once again gathered around the tables together.
Thanks, to those who made savoury soup and sweet desserts, who worked to transform the South Wing and set out the food, to all who stayed to enjoy the delicious lunch, to Mark Watson for the photo, and to Fiona Wardrop who organized it all.
MEMORIAL FLOWERS
If you wish to place memorial flowers in the church this Christmas season, you may email the church, or complete the form available at the back of the church on Sunday morning. Please submit your request by December 11.
CHRISTMAS OFFERING
Special Christmas Offering envelopes are placed in the pews for extra gifts to our missions. The proceeds will be divided equally among Saint Columba House, Montreal City Mission and food insecurity agencies.
Please return your envelopes to the church by December 11.
MONTREAL CITY MISSION: CBC CHARITY OF THE YEAR
St. John’s United has had a long history of support and involvement with Montreal City Mission. MCM is a downtown community organization, located in St. James United Church, which has been finding long-term solutions to problems of poverty and social exclusion since 1910. This year, Montreal City Mission has been selected as the CBC Charity of the Year. Throughout December, CBC Quebec will collaborate with MCM to showcase the work they do. Listen for interviews and information on CBC Radio programming!
CHRISTMAS CONCERT REMINDER
Sunday, December 4th at 4:00 p.m.
Lakeshore Trinity United Church
Organized by Maryna Krejcarova, this Christmas concert features musicians recently arrived from Ukraine.
Tickets will be available at the door.
Adults: $25, Seniors: $20,
Children under 12: free.
WE GIVE THANKS
The email address for e-transfer is: ltuc98givings@gmail.com. Please include your envelope number and indicate how you wish to have your offering divided. If not indicated, it will be designated as local offering.
Cheques should be made payable to Lakeshore Trinity United Church. They may be dropped in the mail slot at the church or sent by regular mail if you are not attending church in person.
Stewardship Letters are available at the back of the church on Sunday. Please pick up your letter on the way out of church and return the pledge card by December 11th.
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
The church office is open Tuesday to Friday mornings from 9 AM to noon.
email: lakeshoretrinityunited@gmail.com
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