Announcements for Sunday, June 22, 2025

REV. STEVE’S FINAL MINISTER’S MESSAGE

Greetings, everyone.

Now that my last sermon is preached, and we’ve said our good-byes, I can finally tell you what I really think of you…

(Awkward pause…)

You are awesome. Like, really. Loving and brilliant, caring and devoted. Individually, you are some very special people. Together, you are quite something.

I am so grateful to have shared this time with you, and grateful to have been part of your ministry in this community.

Thank you…

for a great send-off last Sunday;
for your generosity, kind words, and best wishes;
for welcoming me into your homes and into your lives;
for indulging me and my weird ideas;
for teaching me, and inspiring me;
for being such great role-models for retirement;
for bringing Glenn and me into this special family.

We’ll continue to follow and celebrate your story through Happenings, and we’ll let you know what we are up to. For now, it’s summer at the cottage, then a move to Brockville.

May God continue to bless you and yours.

Peace.

Rev. Steve

Sunday, June 22, 2025
11:00 AM

Worship Song: VU#381 “Spirit of Life”
Hymn: VU#409 “Morning Has Broken”
Connections: Just Like Bob Newhart
Hymn: VU#624 “Give to Us Laughter”
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4, 8-15
Musical Offering: “It Is Enough” from “Elijah” by Mendelssohn
Reflection: A Still Small Voice
Hymn: VU#608 “Dear God, Who Loves All Humankind”
Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer (sung VU#959)
Offering and Sung Dedication: MV#143 “We Cannot Own the Sunlit Sky” (Verse 1)
Hymn: VU#586 “Shall We Go Out with Hope of Resurrection”

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

Our thanks to Rev. Frank Giffen for leading the service this morning.

100TH ANNIVERSARY: UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

The Anniversary gathering at Lakeshore Trinity on June 8th was a glorious, joyous affirmation of 100 years of the United Church of Canada. Nearly 300 people filled the pews and spilled over into extra chairs at the back. They came from the 10 churches of our West-Island-and-Beyond Cluster to worship and sing and celebrate. The choir of over 30 voices was jubilant, much of the music arranged by Michael Woytiuk from Merging Waters United, who grew up right here in St. John’s. After the service most stayed for pot-luck lunch, the tables in the hallway laden with sandwiches and salads, delicious home baked sweets, and gallons of lemonade. The South Wing and the Book Nook, and the lawn outside were alive with conversation and laughter. The following week, we received a note from Rosalie from St. Genny’s, who wrote:   “The Pentecost service was one of the most joyful and meaningful I have attended. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to create it. Blessings!” Happy Anniversary to us all!

On June 15th, we marked Rev. Steve’s final service with us before his retirement. We celebrated Steve’s long and rich association with Dorval Strathmore United and then with the merged congregation of Lakeshore Trinity. Afterward, we all ate pizza and cake in the South Wing. We will surely miss Steve! But we are wiser and stronger for our relationship with him. He has made us think, he has made us laugh, he has taught us to “colour outside the lines”.

Farewell and Godspeed, Steve and Glenn! Go with joy and faith and hope into this new chapter of your lives. Go with our thanks and our love and our blessings. Your friends at Lakeshore Trinity United Church

COMING UP
This Sunday, June 22, is the last regular service of the season at Lakeshore Trinity. Beginning on Sunday, June 29th, we will be joining the other churches of our West Island and Beyond United Church Cluster (WIBUC). Dates and locations are listed below. Please note:
Details, including online connection information, will be posted each week on the WIBUC website, here: WIBUC .
All services begin at 10:30 AM.
The service on July 6, at Lakeshore Trinity, will be led by Rev. Linda Buchanan

SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE
(Services are at 10:30 AM)

June 29th- Hudson United Church:
642 rue Main, Hudson

July 6th- Lakeshore Trinity United Church:
98 Aurora, Pointe Claire

July 13th- Valois United Church
70 Ave Belmont, Pointe Claire

July 20th- Beaconsfield United Church
202 Woodside Rd, Beaconsfield

July 27th- Ste. Genevieve United Church
4698 Boul. St. Jean, Dollard des Ormeaux

August 3rd- Cedar Park United Church
204 Lakeview Ave, Pointe Claire

August 10th- Summerlea United Church
225 50th Ave. Lachine

August 17th- Roxboro United Church
116 Rue Cartier, Roxboro

August 24th- Merging Waters United Church
24 Maple Street, Ste-Anne de Bellevue

August 31st- Riverside United Church
200 Chem. de la Grande-Côte, Rosemère

On Sunday, September 7th, we return to Lakeshore Trinity at 11:00 AM, when we happily welcome Rev. Christine Marie Gladu to our faith family.

FOOD COLLECTIONS
Doris McConnell reports that the current food collection will be delivered to West Island Mission this week. The next collection will go to Saint Columba House. Doris reminds us that food insecurity does not take a summer break. Thank you for your continuing support.

WE GIVE THANKS IN THE SUMMER
The office at Lakeshore Trinity will be closed after June 23rd until August 5th. During the summer months, PAR and e-transfer offerings may continue as usual. The email address for e-transfer is: ltuc98givings@gmail.com.

For the shared summer services, marked offering envelopes will be returned to the church where they belong. 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.

The mail slot at Lakeshore Trinity will be monitored while the church office is closed. If you are not attending services in person, you may drop your cheque in the mail slot or send it by regular mail.

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, starting August 5th.
email: lakeshoretrinityunited@gmail.com
On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Lakeshore-Trinity-United-Church-101331995747334