MINISTER’S MESSAGE
Greetings, everyone.
With the afternoons getting darker, and our church building abuzz with Bazaar activity, not to mention Christmas music being played everywhere we go… it’s obvious that the Christmas season is fast approaching. And I say, “YAY!” There will be lots of special services and celebrations happening in the coming weeks, and we’ll tell you more about them soon, but here are two things you might want to know now.
The third Sunday of Advent – this year, December 17th – has traditionally been the Sunday for the nativity pageant with the Sunday School. While we continue to have many wonderful children in our faith family, we don’t have an active Sunday School right now. But the telling of the nativity story, with angels in tinsel-garland halos and shepherds in bathrobes and tea-towel-headgear, is such a special part of our celebrations… so… YOU are invited to be part of the story!
On that Sunday, we are encouraging everyone to come dressed as a character from the nativity story. Anyone you want. Mary, Joseph, an angel, a shepherd, or a sheep. Be creative! How about the innkeeper? A midwife? A cow at the manger? Everyone is welcome in the stable for the retelling of this blessed story.
You can be as detailed as you like in your costume, or go simple: a cotton ball pinned to your lapel makes a completely acceptable sheep costume! (But, I hope you’ll think big!)
During the service, we’ll celebrate the sacred story in the voices of all of these characters, and together make the nativity come alive. For example, all angels might lead us in the opening prayer; the Marys might guide us in the words of the magnificat; etc. And, for the most part, all from your seat… for those of you who might be worried about having to get up and do something uncomfortable.
That Sunday, we will also light the third Advent candle, the one for JOY. What a wonderful way to celebrate the joy of Christmas together. And… we also have a baptism planned for that day. Can’t wait! I thought you might want to know now and have time to think about your costume…
And on December 24th… It is the fourth Sunday of Advent as well as Christmas Eve. Some congregations are cancelling the morning service… but, it’s Christmas! So, we will have a Christmas communion service in the morning (our usual time, 11 am). The service will be a bit shorter, to give extra time for everyone navigating family meal schedules that day. And then we’ll meet for our Christmas Eve service at 7:00 pm. Mark it on your calendar!
As I said, more details to come, but I hope this helps with your planning.
Looking forward to see y’all at the Bazaar!
Peace.
Rev. Steve
Sunday, November 19, 2023
11:00 A.M.
Worship Song: VU#381 “Spirit of Life”
Hymn: VU#242 “Let All Things Now Living”
Connections: A little child shall lead them
Hymn: VU#366 “like a child”
Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30
Reflection: Talents and Tutus
Hymn: VU#361 “Small Things Count”
Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer (VU#959)
Offering and Sung Dedication: VU#520 (Verse 3 and Refrain)
Hymn: VU#686 “God of Grace and God of Glory”
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
The service from November 12th, may be viewed at: https://youtu.be/y7GQKOJPJAY
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ADVENT LUNCH: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 12:00 NOON
Plan to stay after the service Sunday, November 26th, for our annual Advent lunch. We will be treated to delicious soups and homemade desserts provided by our fine Lakeshore Trinity cooks.
Bring a dessert to share, and enjoy a time of fellowship as we anticipate the season of advent.
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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
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