Announcements for Sunday, October 27,2024

MINISTER’S MESSAGE

Rev. Steve Gillam

Greetings, everyone. I hope you have been enjoying this colourful and beautifully warm Autumn.

In our last Happenings, I started sharing stories of my ministry journey, starting with the event that I remember as the beginning of my sense of call to ordained ministry. If you will continue to indulge me, here is another memory.

I was a student minister in the Eastern Townships. There were lots of small rural churches that didn’t have a full time minister, which meant many opportunities to lead worship as a guest preacher. Now, I was 19/20 years old and hadn’t started my theological training, so felt a little unequipped, unprepared, unworthy. What did I know about life? But the people in these congregations were so supportive and encouraging. With all the great teachers I would have over the next few years, these people were the ones who gave me a solid foundation and an understanding of church.

There were a few people who gifted me with their family Bibles. You know the ones I mean? They’re huge and heavy, ornate leather covers, often with a metal clasp. The center pages included beautiful places to record family births, marriages, and deaths. These people gave me their family treasures claiming that there was no one in their families who would appreciate them. I was touched. Still am. I felt that they were not just giving me an old Bible, but entrusting me with their sacred family memories.

I still have that feeling with every baptism, marriage, funeral, or other important event. We not only share these important moments with our own families, but with our faith family. And sometimes we share more with each other than we do with our own families. There is an inherent sense of trust and support found in church families.

So, as I take a moment to remember those who have welcomed me into their lives, as well as all of those who have become part of my faith family (like you!), I encourage you to take time to reflect, remember and give thanks that you, too, are part of something bigger. Family.

Peace.

Rev. Steve

Sunday, October 27, 2024

11:00 AM

Worship Song: VU#381 “Spirit of Life”

Hymn: VU#326 “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” (Verses 1,2,3,5)

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-28

Reflection: Reforming

Hymn: VU#508 “Just as I Am”

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

Offering and Sung Dedication: VU#520(Verse 3 and Refrain)

Hymn: VU#660 “How Firm a Foundation”

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

• Balcony Boutique and Book Sale: Saturday, October 26, 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon. Donations of gently used clothing always welcome. Good books, treats and fellowship on offer in the hall.

• Zoom Coffee: Wednesday Mornings at 10:00 AM. New members always welcome! Tune in at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7197797321?pwd=RmF4Q0c1UVJlN1BIaUhEM1gvTk1MZz09 Meeting ID: 719 779 7321, Passcode: 442730

Reservations are not necessary but are available:

• by calling the church office at: 514-697-6459, or
• at church on Sunday.

Suggested donation:

Adults: $15

Youth aged 6 to 12: $5

Family: $40.

Opportunities to help on Saturday, October 26th at 1:00 PM:

• In the kitchen, join the crew peeling potatoes, chopping vegetables and preparing the salads. Bring along your favourite knife or potato peeler. No experience required.

Overheard: “Harvest supper chop-and-peel is

one of the best social events of the year!”

• In the South Wing: a few strong bodies are needed at 1:00 PM to set up tables and chairs. Those feeling less strong are also needed to set the tables.

On Sunday, we invite contributions of homemade desserts or fruit for the dinner.

Rumour has it that Rev. Steve is quite partial to pumpkin pie. And we understand that Robin Palin is a fan of fruit… especially if it is wrapped in a freshly baked pie crust!

A reminder that fundraising with Fundscrip is ongoing. It’s a Canada-wide fundraising program in which our congregation members pay for everyday shopping, such as groceries, gas and household items, with gift cards bought from FundScrip. A percentage of the cards purchased is donated to LTUC. There is no cost to us, we just reap the benefits. Simply order your gift cards and use them to pay for your purchases when you shop. Do you buy groceries? Do you put gas in your car? Why not use a gift card purchased through FundScrip and earn some money for our church in the process. For more information, or to place an order, please see Lynne Lesiak after church on Sunday or email her at mark.lesiak@sympatico.ca.

Our Director of Music, Dr. Gohar Manvelyan, is away for a couple of weeks. Gohar is representing McGill University with Les Muses Chorale, the choir affiliated with McGill that she directs, at the American Choral Directors Association (NY-ACDA) 2024 Collegiate Conference, at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York. We wish her an exciting and musical time!

During her absence, it is our pleasure to welcome Jan Krejcar back to our piano bench. Thank you Jan!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

In just over two weeks, we will join with our friends at St. Edward for our annual Christmas Bazaar. St. Ed’s are preparing their famous tea room, and there will be holiday treasures, books, and delicious baking for sale. We’ll have some Christmas fun and we’ll raise money for St. Edward’s Christmas baskets, and to support the work of the church.

Here’s what we need to do:

Spread the word!

The attached poster can be downloaded here: bazaar poster and shared with family, friends, and neighbours.

Gather your treasures

Christmas trinkets, decorations, books and lightly-used clothing can be dropped off at the church during the mornings in the week before the sale. Before Friday, please!

Pick-up service is available: call the church office at 514-697-6459.

Dust off your favourite holiday baking recipes

We will be receiving baked goods at the church (clearly labelled and wrapped for sale, please!) Friday afternoon and evening, November 8th.

Come and help with set-up

Friday, November 8th, 9:00 AM

Jingle Jingle!

There’s still a little time to order 2025 United Church calendars. Please contact Lisa at the church office. Tel: 514-697-6459, or email: lakeshoretrinityunited@gmail.com

Cost: $11.00 each.

Lisa will be submitting the order on Friday morning, October 25th.

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.