Hello Trinity Friends,
As a member of our downtown community, our collective hearts go out to all those individuals and businesses affected by the fire on Main street this week. We give gratitude for the courage and care of the North Bay Firefighters and all those first responders who ensured that no lives were lost. We pray for those who are dealing with the trauma of losing their homes and businesses. Please look for ways to support our downtown community during this difficult time.
The regular Friday email is coming to you a few days early so that we can share the special services and events that are taking place this week. Below you will find information about the Maundy Thursday Potluck at St. Andrews, the shared United Church Good Friday service at Emmanuel and the Easter Sunrise Outdoor Service. Holy Week will conclude with our joyous musical Easter Sunday Communion service.
As we prepare ourselves to journey from the grief of Good Friday to the joy of new life on Easter Sunday, we invite you to join us in the following worship services.
MAUNDY THURSDAY POTLUCK AND TABLE COMMUNION SERVICE at St. Andrew’s United Church on Thursday, March 28th in the gymnasium. Please use the McIntyre Street entrance. Doors open at 5:30pm, dinner starts at 6pm. Table communion worship will follow the meal. Please bring your own plate, cutlery, and a potluck dish to share.
GOOD FRIDAY UNITED CHURCH WORSHIP – hosted by Emmanuel United Church. The area United Churches will gather for a shared Good Friday Service at Emmanuel United Church on Friday March 29th at 10:30 am.
SUNDAY MARCH 31ST: EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE, 7:30AM Outdoors at the corner of Ferguson and McIntyre (The Thomson Building) at 7:30am (in case of inclement weather, the service will be in the Trinity Fellowship Hall). We will be joined by friends from St. Andrew’s United Church. After a brief service of singing and contemplation, coffee and hot-cross buns will be served in the Fellowship Hall, courtesy of the Trinity AOTS!
EASTER SUNDAY SPECIAL MUSICAL SERVICE – Sunday March 31st, 10:30 am
Easter Sunday at Trinity promises to be uplifting and joy filled! A musical Communion service will be served. We close out the service with the Trinity Choir tradition of singing the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah. All are welcome to join the choir for that chorus (music will be available).
Thank you to all those who purchased Lilies in honour or memory of a loved one, enhancing the beauty of our Sanctuary Easter morning. If you purchased one, please remember to pick it up after the Worship service on Sunday.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lift Update
Work has been started on the Lift, however, it is anticipated that work to bring our Lift back to safe operation will take much more time – perhaps months! We are sorry to those who have been unable to attend in person worship with us and will update the congregation as soon as we have any more news to share.
Trinity’s Vacation Bible Camp celebrates our World of Wonders – August 12 – 16, 2024. Registration is now open! Information packages are available on the table outside the office or by request. Registration is limited to 50 children. Be sure to register early to guarantee your spot!
Trinity’s Coffee House – Friday April 19th , 7 pm (doors open at 6:30)
At least once a year, we convert Trinity’s Fellowship Hall into North Bay’s biggest Rec Room,and we take turns entertaining one another with music, dance, jokes and skits. We enjoy decadent coffees and fancy desserts, and encourage one another’s explosive talents! Please join us on Friday April 19th at 7pm at “The Trinity Coffeehouse” (doors open at 6:30pm). Sign up your talent and/or your dessert in the Fellowship Hall now. Word is that a KING will walk among us!
Trinity Scouting Maple Syrup
Starting April 7th, Trinity member Dave McKenney will be taking your orders
for Hubbert’s Maple Syrup as a fundraiser for Trinity’s Scouts.
PRICES: 500 ml jug – $15; 1 L glass or jug – $25; 2 L jug – $40; 4 L jug – $70.