Announcements for Sunday, September15, 2024

MINISTER’S MESSAGE

Rev. Steve Gillam

Welcome back, beloved!

As we move out of summer, we get ready for everything that this next season brings us. Busier schedules, switching from salads to soups and stews, becoming reacquainted with favourite sweaters. Ahhh. It is a season that could be defined with the word Change.

I was thinking this week about the duality of this season: it even has two names, Fall and Autumn. Perhaps work/school/activities fill our days and evenings, but it also reconnects us to friends and community. Days get shorter, but the darkness gives us more time to appreciate the stars. Leaves put on a magnificent show, and then they’re gone.

So, let’s embrace that. This Sunday we’ll be reflecting on how our lives often have us living both sides of the coin at the same time. Faith and doubt. Love and hate. Fear and hope. While it might feel stressful and confusing, perhaps this season can teach us to be present in the duality. And wherever we are, whatever we are experiencing, we know that God is right there with us.

See you Sunday. Or if not, we hope to see you soon.

Blessings.

Rev. Steve

Sunday, September 15, 2024

11:00 AM

Worship Song: VU#381 “Spirit of Life”

Hymn: VU#296 “This is God’s Wondrous World”

Connections: Happy Hat!

Hymn: VU#766 “As the Deer Pants for the Water”

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3, Matthew 3:13-17

Reflection: Books in Running Brooks

Hymn: VU#388 “Spirit Dancing”

Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer (sung VU#959)

Offering and Sung Dedication

Hymn: VU#232 “Joyful, Joyful We Adore You”

You may join us 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

This is Happy Hat Sunday. Remember to bring your loose change for our Mission and Service Fund!

Plan to stay on after the service this Sunday for our annual Corn and Apple Crisp lunch at 12:00 noon in the South Wing. There will be fresh corn-on-the-cob, homemade apple desserts from our fine bakers, as well as some fresh veggies, rolls and cold meat.

Let’s rejoice in this season of harvest, and in our return to our church home after our summer travels.

Suggested donation: $7.50.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

The Balcony Boutique sale takes place on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month.

Monday, September 30^th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

We’ll recognize this important day on Sunday, September 29th. Wear an orange shirt! (More in the next issue of Happenings.)

Join in at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7197797321?pwd=RmF4Q0c1UVJlN1BIaUhEM1gvTk1MZz09

Meeting ID: 719 779 7321,

Passcode: 442730

We are updating our list of willing bakers, who contribute so much to our events here at Lakeshore Trinity. If you would like to have your name on the list, please contact Fiona Wardrop by email at: fmwardrop@hotmail.com

Our natural spaces are important resources in these times of climate change. Save Fairview Forest is an organization that has been working to protect one of the last remaining forests on the West Island. On September 14th, in celebration of their 200th week of protests, we are all invited to join them for a community picnic.

When: Saturday, September 14th, 11am to 1pm

Where: Corner of Fairview Ave. and Brunswick Blvd. in Pointe-Claire.

Desserts and drinks will be available to share. We are asked to bring our own reusable cups.

Fundscrip is back! Dorval-Strathmore participated in FundScrip fundraising for many years, as did St. John’s, some years ago. Now it is coming to Lakeshore Trinity. Fundscrip is a Canada-wide fundraising program in which supporters (our congregation members) pay for their everyday shopping (i.e., groceries, gas, gifts and household items) with gift cards bought from FundScrip. A percentage of the cards purchased is then donated to LTUC. There is no cost to us, we just reap the benefits. You simply order your gift cards and when you shop, pay for your purchases with the cards. It’s that easy. There are over 300 Canadian retailers, such as Metro, Indigo, Loblaws, Tim Hortons, Ultramar, Esso, Shell, Walmart, Canadian Tire, Starbucks and more. More details coming soon.

For more information, you may contact Lynne Lesiak by email at: mark.lesiak@sympatico.ca

Doris McConnell thanks those who have continued to supply our collection bins so well over the summer. Rod and Lyne Troy took a large load to St. Columba House at the end of August. The next delivery will go to Dorval Community Aid. There is still a need for food and school supplies. Back-to-school is a challenging time for those who struggle with food insecurity. Our thanks again for your ongoing support.

From our Director of Music, Dr. Gohar Manvelyan:

Coro Vivo is a choir that I am conducting that is looking for new choristers in all sections. We rehearse at:

• All Saints by the Lake Church, 865, Avenue Lakeshore in Dorval,
• Monday evenings from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
• We are holding two open house rehearsals: on September 16th and on September 23rd for anyone who would like to come and check us out.

We will be giving our Christmas concert at the beginning of December. The ability to read music is helpful but not necessary as I provide audio tracks to listen to in between rehearsals for those who need it.

For more information, please contact Gohar at 514-884-0702 or Leslie at 514-631-4999.

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.