Sunday, October 22, 2023
11:00 A.M.
Worship Song: VU#381 “Spirit of Life”
Hymn: VU#232 “Joyful, Joyful We Adore You”
Connections: Calls To The Church
Hymn: MV#135 “Called by Earth and Sky”
Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14
Reflection: The Possibility of New Beginnings
Hymn: VU#679 “Let There Be Light”
Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer (VU#959)
Offering and Sung Dedication: VU#520 (Verse 3 and Refrain)
Hymn: VU#238 “How Great Thou Art”
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
We welcome Maureen Scott Kabwe as our worship leader this morning. Maureen will be addressing the development of Indigenous mission and ministry within the United Church of Canada.
Maureen is well qualified to understand the position of Indigenous ministries in the United Church. For nearly 20 years, she served as minister at Kahnawake United Church, and previous to that, beginning in 1979, she worked for many years in Education for Justice at the United Church of Canada, both at the Presbytery and Conference levels. She is currently a member of our Regional Council Committee on Living Into Right Relations.
Maureen also has a long history in this congregation. Her parents, Audrey and Don Scott moved to Pointe Claire in 1972 and joined St. John’s. Audrey was a Sunday School teacher, and Don, the superintendent. Maureen brought her young sons Robert and Matthew to the church, where they sang in the junior choir.
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA REMIT
In the pursuit of truth and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, the United Church proposes to create a space for an autonomous Indigenous church within the United Church of Canada. This is in response to a motion put forward by the National Indigenous Council, and approved by The UCC General Council in 2018. The motion is based on an extensive period of discernment within Indigenous communities of faith, resulting in a document called “Calls to the Church”. This document articulates the Indigenous Church’s vision for the ongoing development of their mission and ministry within The United Church of Canada, acknowledging their rights to their own spiritual identities and to self-determination. You may read this document here: Calls to the Church
Because this will involve a change in church structure that will alter our Basis of Union, it requires the approval of every regional council and each pastoral charge. The Church has therefore authorized a remit, to be voted on before March 31st of 2024. In the months to come, we will be exploring further the background to this remit.
REVEREND STEVE ONSTAGE
Our own Rev. Steve is away this week, performing onstage in the Theatre Morin Heights production of “Have a Heart” by David Sherman. The play is a dark comedy navigating a father’s experience with heart disease and his family’s conflicting responses. The show runs from October 18th to 22nd. Tickets are available online at: Theatre Morin Heights
Break a leg, Steve!
HARVEST SUPPER, OCTOBER 29
Plan to attend our first Lakeshore Trinity Harvest Supper, Sunday, October 29, punchtails start at 5:15, dinner is at 5:45. The menu features ham, ham sauce, roasted potatoes, peas and four salads. Also featured is veggie chili and homemade desserts. Make your reservation at church on Sunday or by calling the office. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 – 12, families $40. Please bring a dessert to share. All are welcome.
HARVEST SUPPER PREPARATIONS,
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1 PM
We need some strong bodies for a short time at 1 PM to set up the tables and chairs in the South Wing. In the kitchen we need help for “chop-and-peel”, to prepare salads and peel potatoes. Don’t forget to bring your favourite knife or potato peeler. Please sign the poster in the hall to let us know you can help. No experience needed.
COMING UP:
Zoom Coffee: Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Tune in at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7197797321?pwd=RmF4Q0c1UVJlN1BIaUhEM1gvTk1MZz09
Deadline to order United Church 2024 Calendars is this Sunday, October 22nd. They can be ordered from Dale Palin on Sunday. Cost: $10 each.
Next Balcony Boutique: October 28th, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Jingle Bell Christmas Bazaar: Saturday, November 18.
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
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