MINISTER’S MESSAGE
Rev. Steve Gillam
Greetings, everyone.
There is often a song dancing around in my head. This week’s chart topper is “June is bustin’ out all over”, a song from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel. Not a favourite, necessarily, neither the song nor the musical, but I guess the DJ in my brain has chosen this one because June does, indeed, seem to be the month when life is bustin’ out all around us. Flowers, leaves, outdoor activities, gatherings with family and friends. Lots of great things happening here at LTUC, too. More about that later.
It’s also a busy month for national and international special observances and celebrations. I’ve decided to share some of them with you, because there are some important things and people remembered in these events. If even one of them catches your spirit and intrigues you, I encourage you to look it up and learn more. Add it to your prayers, find out what you can do, or just know that life is better when we’re informed. Here’s what June brings:
June is National Indigenous History month, as well as Italian, Filipino, and Portuguese Heritage Month, and the launch of Pride season.
3rd – World Bicycle Day (sounds weird, but a big part of caring for the environment);
4th – International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression;
5th – World Environment Day;
8th – World Oceans Day;
10th – the 98th anniversary of the founding of the United Church of Canada.
15th – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day;
18th – International Day for Countering Hate Speech, and of course, Father’s Day;
19th – Juneteenth;
20th – World Refugee Day;
21st – National Indigenous Peoples Day, and the summer solstice… the first day of summer!
The 21st is also National Music Day;
27th – Canadian Multiculturalism Day.
So, let the warmth of this beautiful month inspire you to read/listen/learn more, and connect with others and the earth. And, as always, giving God thanks for diversity, joy, and the work of justice.
God bless.
Rev. Steve
Sunday, June 4, 2023
11:00 A.M.
Worship Song: VU#381 “Spirit of Life”
VU#312 “Praise With Joy the World’s Creator”
Happy Hat (supporting our Mission and Service Fund)
VU#625 “I Feel the Winds of God” Mark Watson’s PFTP -in memory of his sister Dawn.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Matthew 28:16-20
Reflection: Roots hold us close, wings set us free.
Sung Dedication: VU#227 “For the Fruit of All Creation”
VU#315 “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty”
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: 438-809-7799
Remember your loose change for the Mission and Service Happy Hat
this Sunday!
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COMING UP AT LAKESHORE TRINITY
Saturday, June 10th: last Balcony Boutique of the season. 10:00 a.m. -12 noon
Sunday, June 11th: Sundae Social. 12:00 noon. Stay on after the service and enjoy ice cream with fresh strawberries, chocolate sauce and sprinkles. Brought to you by Fiona Wardrop and Welcome and Fellowship. Not to be missed.
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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.
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
On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Lakeshore-Trinity-United-Church-101331995747334
