MINISTER’S MESSAGE
Rev. Steve Gillam
Greetings, everyone.
Let’s get back to the Retiring Reverend Reminisces series. March 8th is International Women’s Day. Some countries declare the entire month of March as Women’s History month. However, in Canada, we designate October as Women’s History month, coinciding with the commemoration of the October 18, 1929 legal decision in this country to declare women as persons.
So much there to unpack and reflect on. But today I want to take this opportunity to give thanks for the women who have shaped my life and ministry. Clergy (thanks Rev. Jane Aikman), coworkers (you rock Lisa O’Brien), teachers, authors, theologians, and so many lay women in the congregations in which I have served as well as in the larger church. And that includes so many of you.
However, I want to take a moment to give thanks for a few women who have passed-on now but whose love and influence continue to inspire me. Namely Dorothy Baird, Pat Lejeune, Betty Weir, and Lucille Ayerst. Of course, there have been, and are, so many others. Fierce and faithful women. Strong and nurturing mama-bears who always had my back. Women who helped teach me how to be a better me.
The prophet Isaiah compares God to a mother comforting her children. Jesus says he is a mother hen spreading her wings to protect her children.
May our Mothering God continue to comfort, protect, and bless you all.
Peace.
Rev. Steve
Sunday, March 23, 2025
11:00 AM
Worship Song: MV#79 “Spirit, Open My Heart”
Hymn: VU#108 “Throughout These Lenten Days and Nights (verses 1 – 4)
Connections: Grapes
Scripture: Luke 21:1-4
Reflection: Generosity
Hymn: VU#117 “Jesus Christ is Waiting”
Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer (sung VU#959)
Offering and Sung Dedication: (tune of Edelweiss):
God of Love, hear our prayer, bless this offering we bring you
May our lives do your will, grant us guard us forever.
Give us courage to stand for truth, help us care for others.
God of love, hear our prayer, bless this offering we bring you.
Hymn: MV#79 Spirit, Open My Heart”
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
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 12 NOON
The Annual General Congregational Meeting will take place following the service this Sunday, March 23rd. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, and please join us again in the South Wing for this important event in the life of our faith community.
You may download a copy of the Annual Report here: LTUC Annual Report 2024
COMING UP
Balcony Boutique: this Saturday, March 22, 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon
Gently used fashions upstairs, books, coffee and conversation in the hall.
Zoom Coffee, Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
To join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7197797321?pwd=RmF4Q0c1UVJlN1BIaUhEM1gvTk1MZz09
Broadview: order deadline for the United Church of Canada magazine is March 25th. Cost is $30.00. Please make your cheque payable to “Broadview” and leave it in the church office.
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LENTEN OFFERING
Lenten offering envelopes are available in the pews. Donations will be divided among Montreal City Mission, Saint Columba House, West Island Mission, On Rock and Dorval Community Care.
MONTREAL CITY MISSION
Our Lenten offering at Lakeshore Trinity is distributed among our four food banks, but also supports Montreal City Mission.
Founded in 1910, and a ministry of the United Church of Canada since 1957, Montreal City Mission (MCM) addresses the challenges of poverty and social exclusion. Open, diverse, and interfaith, MCM seeks to work together with those pushed to the margins in order to create an inclusive, welcoming and just community for all. Among their services:
The Just Solutions Clinic improves access to justice for individuals from vulnerable groups in society (refugees and others) by providing free information, support, accompaniment in the defense of their rights and in their understanding of their responsibilities.
The Roger Snelling Clinic provides legal information, workshops, accompaniment, representation and various other services to vulnerable seniors.
By developing partnerships with the ecumenical community, grass roots groups, government, corporations and academia, Montreal City Mission draws on all dynamic sectors of society in its quest to create an inclusive, caring community.
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IN THE BOOK NOOK
Judy Lindsay reminds us of the items for the Lenten/Easter season, available for borrowing at the back of the sanctuary. These include: “The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus’s Final Days in Jerusalem” by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan. There are also works of daily readings published by the United Church.
WE GIVE THANKS
The email address for e-transfer is: ltuc98givings@gmail.com. Please 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
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