Announcements for Sunday, October 1, 2023

September 28, 2023

Sunday, October 1, 2023

11:00 A.M.

Worldwide Communion

Worship Song: VU#381 “Spirit of Life”

Hymn: VU#593 “Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love”

Connections: Happy Hat

Scripture: John 4:5-30

Reflection: Photine and Phyllis

Gathering at the table

Hymn: VU#469 “We Gather Here”

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

Sung Dedication: Tune “Edelweiss”

Hymn: VU#588 “Many Are The Lightbeams”

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

Note: If you are joining us online, you are encouraged to prepare your own elements so you can celebrate Communion with us.

The service from September 24th may be viewed at: https://youtu.be/ZpEiROWjBP0

WORLDWIDE COMMUNION

NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

We also recognize our National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, commemorating the history and legacy of residential schools. We are encouraged to wear orange shirts to promote the concept of “Every Child Matters”. The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations. We wear an orange shirt now as a symbol of repentance, hope, and healing.

• Blessing of the Pets, with St. Edward the Confessor: Saturday September 30, at 10:00 a.m. on the back lawn of the church.

• Celebration on the retirement of Deacon Gerry Foley from St. Edward. Mass at 4:30 p.m., potluck supper to follow.

• M&S Happy Hat: this Sunday,October 1st. Remember your loose change!

• Next Balcony Boutique: Saturday, October 14, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.

Zoom Coffee this week was happy to see Ann Gillebrand Magas, back home from hospital. Welcome home, Ann!

Zoom coffee: Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.

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

Sarah Pfeiffer happily announces the birth of her second grandchild. Evelyn Jurdak was born on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Parents, Sam Jurdak and Brittany Clench, and big brother James, are all delighted. Sarah says that she is enjoying spending time with the family in Ste. Adele during these first precious days.

Welcome little Evelyn!

Congratulations and blessings to all!

The 2024 Canadian Church Calendar is available. The theme of this year’s calendar is the United Church’s Call and Vision: Deep Spirituality, Bold Discipleship, Daring Justice. As always the calendar features photos of United Churches from across the country and notes special days and church seasons.

To order, you may email or call Lisa at the church office (514-697-6459). Cost remains at $10 each.

Deadline for orders: October 22, 2023

St. Edward’s Alpha program begins onWednesday, October 11, 2023. For more information and to register, please contact Craig Buchanan at 514-886-8746, or by email at: craiglangbuchanan@gmail.com

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.