MINISTER’S MESSAGE
Rev. Steve Gillam
Greetings, everyone.
As I’m writing this, it’s Pi Day. (And most of us are thinking “what?”) In the world of mathematics, Pi represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. The circumference (around the outside edge of any circle) is a little more than three times its width. Brains larger than mine have decided on 3.14 times. And that’s just the popular number: the number has been calculated to over 50 trillion digits beyond the decimal point. This number, 3.14, was given the name of the Greek letter “pi”.
Why am I talking about this? Well, as I said, it is Pi Day. 3.14. March 14th. And apparently, on March 14th, mathematicians and fans get together to discuss math and eat – you guessed it – pie. Happy Pi Day!
Again I might ask, why am I talking about this?! Well, I was thinking… Jesus used things around him (like a mustard seed, a fig tree, water) to remind people of God’s love and presence. Saint Patrick’s Day is coming up… Patrick used a common leaf, the three-leaved shamrock, to talk to others about God’s presence expressed in the Trinity: three expressions of one leaf. So, maybe I can do the same today.
Pi is about the relationship between the circumference and the diameter. A relationship that is expressed by pi. And it applies to all circles. Our lives, and the lives of all living things, is about our relationship with God… a God who embraces and surrounds and supports us in our living. And it is God’s love that helps us express that relationship; a love that is known and yet infinite, to the trillionth degree and beyond.
So, as we move into this last stretch of our Lenten journey that will take us first through Good Friday, perhaps we can take a moment to stop and rest… to rejoice and wonder… to laugh and love. Celebrate the relationship we have with the One who is abundant and infinite Love. And eat some pie. Share food, hospitality, friendship, and blessings.
Journey on, God’s beloved.
Peace.
Rev. Steve
Sunday, March 17, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Lent 5
Worship Song: VU#946 “Kyrie Eleison”
Hymn: VU#410 “This Day God Gives Me”
Connections: Green
Hymn: VU#282 “Long Before the Night”
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34
Reflection: “Christ beside me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ within me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me.”
Hymn: MV#79 “Spirit, Open My Heart”
Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer (sung VU#959)
Offering and Sung Dedication: MV#143 “We Cannot Own the Sunlit Sky”
Hymn: VU#586 “We Shall Go Out with Hope of Resurrection”
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
NEWS FROM THE ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Charyl Hyndman is stepping down from her position as Chair of our Ministry and Personnel Committee. We offer our sincere thanks to Charyl for her many years of faithful service, on the Council at Dorval-Strathmore, through the merger process, and continuing here at Lakeshore Trinity.
We are happy to welcome Paul Van Esbroeck to the Council of Ministries as the new chair of Ministry and Personnel. Paul joined us in the spring of 2019. You may have noticed him singing in the bass section of the choir, or sorting and selling books at the Christmas and Spring sales. He has recently retired after a 33-year career with CAE Inc, Canadian manufacturer of flight simulators.
A heartfelt thank you to our technical wizards, Bethan Wardrop and Brandon Borodach, who navigated the challenges of a congregational meeting conducted both live and on zoom. Your expertise and ingenuity are greatly appreciated!
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
Palm Sunday, March 24th, 11:00 a.m.
Good Friday, March 29th at 7:00 p.m. at Lakeshore Trinity. A service of sacred story, song and prayer.
Easter Sunday, March 31st at 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion, Confirmation
The annual West Island Easter Sunrise service beginning at 7:00 a.m. at Windmill Point in front of St. Joachim. Donations of bread and canned goods for the West Island Mission welcomed.
COMING UP
The next Balcony Boutique will take place on Saturday, March 23rd, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.
Zoom coffee. Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Just click: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7197797321?pwd=RmF4Q0c1UVJlN1BIaUhEM1gvTk1MZz09 Meeting ID: 719 779 7321, Passcode: 442730
EASTER FLOWERS
If you wish to remember loved ones with a donation for flowers this Easter, please fill out the donation form in church on Sunday, or contact the Church office.
Deadline: March 24th
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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.
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