Sunday, November 26, 2023
11:00 A.M.
Worship Song: VU#381 “Spirit of Life”
Hymn: VU#820 “Make a Joyful Noise”
Connections: Created in God’s image
Hymn: MV#126 “Are You a Shepherd?”
Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46
Reflection: Love in action
Hymn: Love in action
Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer (VU#959)
Offering and Sung Dedication: VU#520 (Verse 3 and Refrain)
Hymn: VU#273 “The King of Love”
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
Due to the power failure on November 19th, there is no video recording of the service that morning.
PRE-ADVENT LUNCH: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, NOON
The cooks of Lakeshore Trinity are busy chopping and peeling this week, preparing their favourite hearty soup recipes for our Pre-Advent lunch. Fresh rolls with ham and cheese, and homemade desserts will also be on offer. Plan to stay on after the service for good food and good fellowship, this Sunday, November 26th.
Suggested donation: $5:00
LOOKING AHEAD TO ADVENT
Next Sunday, December 3rd, marks the beginning of our journey through Advent. Here are some dates to mark on your calendar:
December 3, Advent I:
11:00 a.m.: We light the Candle of Hope
Happy Hat Sunday
December 10, Advent II:
11:00 a.m.: We light the Candle of Peace
A celebration in music and story, with lots of participation by the choir.
December 17, Advent III:
11:00 a.m.: We light the Candle of Joy
We are all invited to take part in the nativity pageant! Come in a costume of your choice.
This is Giving Sunday, the joy of sharing with others through the Mitten Tree, food banks, White Gifts… Watch for details.
December 24, Advent IV:
11:00 a.m. We light the Candle of Love
A communion service of celebration and love.
7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve
We come together with joy on this Holy night.
December 31, 2023
10:30 a.m. at Roxboro United. We worship together with the West Island Cluster.
COMING UP:
Balcony Boutique: Saturday, November 25, 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon Lots of great bargains to be found. Coffee, conversation and good books available downstairs in the hall.
Cantabile Concert: Sunday, November 26, 2:30 p.m. at Église Ste. Geneviève in Pierrefonds. For information and tickets, contact Sheila Lindsay at 514-291-9780, or by email at: sheilamarj@gmail.com
Deck the Halls: Saturday, December 2, 10:00 a.m. Join us to help decorate the sanctuary for Christmas. No experience necessary!
Christmas Concert for Ukraine: Sunday December 3, 7:00 p.m. See below for details.
THE MITTEN TREE
The Mitten Tree is up in the hallway once again, ready to be adorned with your gifts of mittens, hats and scarves. Homemade or purchased items all are welcome. They will be taken to St. Columba House to provide some cozy warmth through the cold winter.
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 10.
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 10.
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WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE:
LGBTQ2+ MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES
The West Island LGBTQ2+ Centre was created as an outreach ministry of Beaconsfield United Church in 2011, to provide a safe space for LGBTQ2+ individuals to explore their sexuality and gender identities. Since then it has grown, and offers an ever expanding slate of services to the LGBTQ2+ community, including support and social groups for youth, young adults, seniors, parents, and trans people.
The Centre works in conjunction with the Beaconsfield United Church supporting migrant and refugee populations. Given that LGBTQ2+ individuals often face severe discrimination and repression in their home countries, they represent a sizeable proportion of the migrants and refugees who find their way to Canada.
With the onset of colder weather, the Centre has been appealing for donations of winter clothing for these vulnerable newcomers to Canada. Our Balcony Boutique has lately been well supplied with warm coats and winter wear, thanks to the generosity of people here at Lakeshore Trinity. Last week, Doris McConnell and Joan Pitcairn (bless them!) selected and packed up a dozen large bags of good, clean cold weather clothing. On Monday morning, these were delivered to the West Island LGBTQ2+ Centre, where they were gratefully received by Director, David Hawkins.
David Hawkins, Director of the LGBTQ2+ Centre at Beaconsfield United Church with Frank Giffen and a carload of warm things for some new Canadians this winter.
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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
