The United Church of Canada
L'Eglise Unie du Canada
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Next Sunday - February 26, 2012
First Sunday in Lent
Upcoming Church Events
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 (Today)
Bible Study: 12:00 PM, led by Carol Gosselin.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 (Today)
Prayer Group: Weekly gathering in the chapel at 1:30 PM.
Wednesday, March 07, 2012 (in 14 days)
Food for Soul and Body - Lenten Study:
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
March 7, 14, 21, 29 and April 4Robin would like to invite all P-T leaders – official or unofficial – and anyone passionate about having a vital church to a five-week Lenten study and search for community vitality.
What makes for vitality in Christian communities these days?
In his book Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations, Bishop Schnase writes out of his rich experience overseeing many churches within his Methodist church. He concluded it comes down to 5 vital practices:
- Radical Hospitality
- Passionate Worship
- Intentional Faith Development
- Risk-Taking Mission and Service
- Extravagant Generosity
Please speak to Robin or Inge if you would like to join us and we will order this book for you at the reduced price of $14.36 (thanks to several orders already).
Sharing in meals together
Each week, Robin will order a simple meal (such as pizza) and after supping together we'll tackle one chapter and likely have stimulating discussion – and hope – about our faith community.
Saturday, March 10, 2012 (in 17 days)
Shamrock Buffet & Sale: Join us for our annual Shamrock Buffet and Sale from 3:30 to 6:30 PM on March 10. Enjoy a menu of assorted salads, baked beans, rolls and squares, and browse through sales tables of home baking, jams/jellies and novelties. Price: $10.00. Please think green and bring a shopping bag for your purchases.
Tuesday, April 03, 2012 (in 41 days)
Remit Study: Worship & Pastoral Oversight and Education & Outreach will meet together at 7:00 PM to discuss the GC Remits.
Church News and Announcements
The Rev. Robin Osborne
Robin will be away from February 17 – 24. In case of Pastoral emergency, please call the Rev. Mead Baldwin at 819-837-1112.
Mitten tree
We once again have an outlet for idle fingers this winter! Mental Health Estrie prepares festive “HUGS” packages (Hats, Underwear, Gloves, Socks) at this time of year for residents at the homeless shelter Accueil Poirier and the residence for the 18-30 age group, Source Soleil. The gift bags contain knitted hats, gloves, scarves and socks in adult sizes (especially for men, since 80% of the homeless are men), either hand-made or bought. Our “mitten tree” is ready to receive any “fruit” you can provide.
Lenten Share Calendar 2012
Please join the Education & Outreach Commission's traditional Lenten project - the calendar is now available. May it guide you through Lent in reflection and action!
Bicycle Path
A reminder to please make sure your car does not cross the yellow lines outlining the bike path in the church parking lot.
Prayer group
Wednesday afternoons, 1:30-2:30, in the chapel. Anyone who wishes to be part of this weekly gathering for song, readings and intercessory prayer is welcome; please enter by the back (parking lot) door. Anyone with a prayer request for the group should place it in the red box on the table at the back of the sanctuary.
Get your blood stirring
Regular walks starting from Plymouth-Trinity at 12:00 noon each Wednesday.
In the Community
Jammin'
Weekly Student Hospitality Dinners on Fridays from 5:30-7:00 PM. Good food, good music. Bring your musical instruments and join us jamming! The meal is free and we’ll be gathering at Lennoxville United on Church Street in Lennoxville.
Variety Show Café 2012
You are invited to an entertaining evening of music, dance, skits and more! Join us at Richmond-Melbourne United Church, 247 Principale sud in Richmond on Friday, February 24 at 7:30 PM. Admission is $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. Refreshments will be served. The evening is in support of the United Church Camp Fund.
Brunch - Fraternité des Trois Anneaux
Fraternité des Trois Anneaux/Three Link Fraternity, Unity Lodge #8 IOOF will be holding an all you can eat brunch on February 26 at 4150 Rte 147, Waterville (Huntingville). We will be serving your choice of eggs (fried, scrambled, omlet), bacon, sausage, ham, pancakes, beans, home fries, coffee, tea and juice from 10:30 AM until 1:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to help support our community projects. $9.00 adult, $4.50 age 6 - 12, age 5 and under eat free. Family price. Discount on price of brunch with CJMQ membership card. Information: unity8ioof@yahoo.ca or 819-340-0391.
World Day of Prayer:
An ecumenical celebration will take place at Notre-Dame-du-Perpetuel-Secours church (1331, Desgagné St.) on Friday, March 2 at 2:00 PM. The service, with the theme of Let justice prevail, was prepared by a group of women in Malaysia. Our minister Robin is one of the co-presiders. There will be a time of fellowship after the service. All are welcome.
Personnel and Volunteers
Secretary
Michael will be in the office Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Please have all bulletin items to the church email plymouthtrinitychurch@gmail.com by Thursday evening.
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Ushers and Readers
We are always looking for volunteers to be ushers and readers for Sunday mornings. If you are interested, there is a sign-up sheet posted on the bulletin board, or speak to Inge Lunkenbein.
Next Sunday - February 26, 2012
First Sunday in Lent
News
Food for Body and Soul: Starting in March, the Rev. Robin Osborne will be leading a series of study sessions at Plymouth-Trinity to discuss Bishop Schnase's Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations. These will be supper gatherings on Wednesday evenings - more information.
Jammin': Join us for lively weekly student suppers held at Lennoxville United Church on Fridays from 5:30 to 7:30. This collaborative effort between several churches was a huge success in the fall and has gotten off to a brisk start in 2012.
Sunday worship: Discover what's happening in worship on Sunday morning! The Sunday bulletins, along with audio files of the sermon, are available online.