Trinity Weekly Update – October 30

Hello Trinity Friends and Happy Hallowe’en to those who celebrate!

 
Please join us for worship this Sunday, November 1st at 10:30 am and feel free to wear your costumes. Please remember that Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend and that our clocks get turned back an hour when we go to bed Saturday night. 
 
Next Sunday November 8th please join us for a special Remembrance Service. Shortly following the service  The J.O.Y. Band presents: Musical Memories of the War Years at 2 pm.  Sing-a-long begins at 1:30.  Complimentary refreshments.  Free Will Offering with all proceeds to support Trinity Sunday School’s Syrian Refugee Family appeal.
 

Fall Communion Services
The Pastoral Care Committee, along with Rev. Ted will be sharing communion at the following locations. All are welcome to come and share in these special services.

Barclay House – Tuesday November 3rd, 10 am

Nipissing Manor – Tuesday November 10th, 2:15 pm

Some Announcements and Upcoming Events

GEO-CACHING WITH TRINITY FAMILIES
We will gather this Sunday to make small F.R.O.G. crafts on Sunday November 1st after church and then on Saturday November 7th  at 1 pm we will gather at Trinity and then head to our geo-caching area in Laurier Woods.  For more information speak with Marcel MacDonald or Rob Sanders.

The UCW Christmas Tea and Bazaar is coming up on November 14th.  If you are able to help out by making sandwiches, baking or providing items for sale for any of the tables please speak with Rae  or Doris-Rae.  If you have used items for the white elephant table please speak with Sharen.  Call the church office for contact information.

Drama Workshop

Interested in learning more about the acting world? Do you have a desire to improve your confidence on stage, strengthen your speaking voice and develop a more comfortable physical presence? Jesse Beam is leading acting workshops at Trinity on Saturday evenings from 6 – 8pm. Jesse is a graduate of the George Brown Theatre School and has directed and acted both locally and in Toronto. This workshop will provide youth (14 and up)and the young at heart  a safe space to explore their creative sides and learn skills and techniques that will enrich their theatre experience and daily life. We will look at vocal, physical and text technique in an open and inviting atmosphere. For more information contact Jesse at (705)498-4936 
 
Trinity Arts Presents: A Celtic Christmas with the Ennis Sisters

Wednesday, November 25th, 7 pm
Trinity United Church, North Bay (McIntyre at Ferguson)
Tickets $25 from Doris-Rae after church or at the Church Office .  Tickets are sold out in Sudbury – get your tickets now to avoid disappointment. Call (705)474-3310 for more information

For more information and a listing of all the other activities happening in the Trinity community please visit the website www.trinitynorthbay.ca or read through our Sunday bulletin.

Trinity Weekly Update

Hello Trinity Friends,

This Sunday please join us for worship at 10:30 am.  Our scripture reading will be from Hebrews 5 and we’ll be exploring the many images of Jesus, an example of which can be seen on the cover of this week’s bulletin.   These images are taken from the Isenheim Alterpiece, created by Matthias Grünewald circa 1515.

Next Sunday, November 1st costumes are welcome in worship.  Please remember that Daylight Saving Time ends and our clocks get turned back an hour.

Fall Communion Services

The Pastoral Care Committee, along with Rev. Ted will be sharing communion at the following locationsAll are welcome to come and share in these special services.

Barclay House – Tuesday November 3rd, 10 am

Nipissing Manor – Tuesday November 10th, 2:15 pm

Some Announcements and Upcoming Events

Benefit Concert featuring barbershop quartet “Heartbeat”, the “Heavenly Hosts” and comedy duo Carole Dobbs and Hugh Smith.  Sunday October 25th at 2 – 4pm at Powassan United Church.  Adults $10 – Students $5 with proceeds to the Powassan Library and the Powassan Food Bank.

2016 Church Calendars are now available from Janice Brownlee for $5.00

Scout Popcorn Orders are being collected after church this Sunday from Eric Brownlee.  Please make cheques out to “Scouts Canada – 1st North Bay”

The Sunday School under the direction of Pam Somerville, has begun working on an art piece for the “Advent through Art” project that will be happening at Trinity. If you have a piece of art that you would like to contribute, please speak with Rev. Ted – we would like to have your art by November 1st.

GEO-CACHING WITH TRINITY FAMILIES

We will gather to make small F.R.O.G. crafts on Sunday November 1st after church and then on Saturday November 7th  at 1 pm we will gather at Trinity and then head to our geo-caching area in Laurier Woods.  For more information speak with Marcel MacDonald or Rob Sanders. 

The J.O.Y. Band presents: Musical Memories of the War Years 

Sunday November 8th at 2 pm.  Sing-a-long begins at 1:30.  Complimentary refreshments.  Free Will Offering with all proceeds to support Trinity Sunday School’s Syrian Refugee Family appeal.

The UCW Christmas Tea and Bazaar is coming up on November 14th.  If you are able to help out by making sandwiches, baking or providing items for sale for any of the tables please speak with Rae  or Doris-Rae.  If you have used items for the white elephant table please speak with Sharen.  Call the church office for contact information.

For more information and a listing of all the other activities happening in the Trinity community please visit the website www.trinitynorthbay.ca or read through our Sunday bulletin.

Wishing you all the blessings of this autumn season!

A Celtic Christmas with the Ennis Sisters

Trinity Arts proudly present: 

A Celtic Christmas with the Ennis Sisters 

Wednesday, November 25th, 7 pm

Trinity United Church, North Bay (McIntyre at Ferguson)

Tickets $25 available at Gullivers, the Church Office or at the door.

Call (705)474-3310 for more information

The Ennis Sisters Celtic Christmas concert is a wonderful all ages show featuring songs from the Ennis Sisters’ two Christmas albums plus traditional Christmas songs, stories of Christmas past and present and step dancing. These three sisters from Newfoundland have toured the world and have a gold record to their credit. A portion of the ticket sales will be given to support the Mission and Service Fund. Tickets are sold out for the Sudbury show – so get your tickets soon!

Trinity Weekly Update – Thanksgiving

Hello Trinity Friends!

 
This Sunday, during our worship service we celebrate and give thanks for all that we have and we share some of our gifts with those in need.  Non-perishable food items and money for Trinity’s Food Shelf will be collected during our worship service by the Sunday School children.  
 
This Sunday, we are be joined by special guest musicians who will enrich our musical offerings.  Following our service, friends and family will gather for coffee and fellowship in the Sunday School Hall.  
 
A reminder that the UCW will meet in the Fireside room on Monday October 12 at 1 pm.  All women are welcome!
 
On Tuesday October 13th, the Tuesday Morning Coffee Group meets for a potluck and conversation from 9:30 – 11:30 am.  All women are welcome to join us.  Childcare is provided.  For more information please contact Lisa at blais.trinity@gmail.com
 

Beginner All Ages Violin Classes
Jennifer Hedican will be offering beginning all ages violin classes for anyone interested. Thursdays (beginning on October 8th) at 4:30 pm. Classes are $10 per person (each class). A portion of the proceeds will go towards Trinity Families Outreach. Rentals can be arranged if needed. Speak with Jennifer Hedican or Lisa Blais for more information.

 
There are a number of events and activities that you are welcome to join in and participate.  Please read through your bulletin or visit the website or facebook page for up to date information.  Our website can be found at www.trinitynorthbay.ca
 
As you gather this weekend with families and friends, may your lives be enriched by the blessings of the season and for those of you travelling – travelling mercies!

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