Sunday, December 17, 2023
11:00 A.M.
ADVENT III
Carol: VU#60 “O Come All Ye Faithful” (verses 1,4,3)
Advent Wreath and Candle Lighting: Joy
Candle Lighting Song: VU#6 “A Candle is Burning” Verse 3
Hymn: “The Hands That First Held Mary’s Child”
Sacrament of Baptism: Rafaela Lucille Cruz
Carol: VU#67 “Silent Night, Holy Night”
Story: Luke 2:1-7
Song: VU#73 “The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy”
Story: A Word from the Inn Keeper
Song: “The Little Drummer Boy”
Story: Let heaven and nature sing!
Song: VU#56 “Jesus, Our Brother”
Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer (VU#959)
Offering and Sung Dedication: MV#55 “In the Bleak Midwinter” Verse 4
Carol: VU#38 “Angels We Have Heard on High”
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 December 10th may be viewed at: https://youtu.be/5G0SYOZ39iY
December 17th: Advent III We celebrate Joy:
A Christmas Pageant for all:
This Sunday, we are all invited to take part in the telling of the Christmas story. We are encouraged to dress up as we are inspired: robes and a glittery crown can make a king, or a cotton ball pinned to a collar can be a sheep. (There are costumes hanging in the cloakroom for last minute ideas). Whether we want to join in the manger scene at the front, or whether we prefer to experience the moment from our place in the pew, it is all good. Come with joy!
Giving With Joy:
Our Mitten Tree is laden with mittens, hats and scarves, thanks to your generous donations. These will be taken to Saint Columba House, where they will be gladly received, and given out at their after school programs.
Proceeds from Christmas Offering Envelopes (located in the pews) will be divided equally among Montreal City Mission, Saint Columba House, and food insecurity agencies.
White Gifts (unwrapped please) will be collected beneath the Christmas tree in the sanctuary.
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NEXT WEEK, DECEMBER 24: ADVENT IV
CHRISTMAS EVE AT LAKESHORE TRINITY
We will have two services:
11:00 a.m. Advent IV: We light the Candle of Love
A short morning communion service.
7:00 p.m.: Christmas Eve
With more beautiful music of the season, we come together with love on this Holy night.
COMING UP
December 31, 2023 10:30 a.m. at Roxboro United (116 Rue Cartier, Roxboro, QC H8Y 1G8). We worship together with the West Island Cluster. There will be no service that day at Lakeshore Trinity.
Wednesday Morning Zoom Coffee is taking a Christmas break. They will be back online on Wednesday, January 3rd at 10:00 a.m. To join in: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7197797321?pwd=RmF4Q0c1UVJlN1BIaUhEM1gvTk1MZz09
The church office will be closed after Friday, December 22, until Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024.
The Balcony Boutique is taking a break over the holidays. It will be back on Saturday, January 13, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
THE SHARING STREET PARTY
Doris McConnell lives in a very community-minded neighbourhood. Recently they held a block party, complete with chili, hot dogs, baking, a Photo Booth, even a movie for the children. Knowing about Doris’ close involvement with the food banks, the organizing committee invited everyone to bring a non-perishable food item to the party. Doris says that she was very touched by the generosity of her neighbours, and that she now has a carload full of food for our collection bins.
Thanks to Rod and Lyne Troy for delivering last month’s collection to Saint Columba House.
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WANTED: A YOUNG ACTOR
Plans are underway to resurrect the murder mystery dinner show this spring. This has been a long time and much-loved tradition with Rev. Steve and Dorval-Strathmore. We are looking for one more actor: approximately 13 years old (a little older or younger is okay) of any gender, with or without acting experience.
The first read-thru will be in early January, with rehearsals once a week (or less, at first) on a flexible schedule. Performances will be Saturday evenings in April.
Spread the word to your family. If interested, contact Rev. Steve soon: text/call 514-235-9383 or email macduffsdad@hotmail.com for more info.
WE GIVE THANKS
Offerings for 2023 should be submitted by December 31st. The church office will be closed for the week after Christmas, but cheques may still be dropped in the mail slot. Our Treasurer, Janet Hood-Morier, will collect them on the afternoon of December 31st.
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
