TSA Trumpet - March 2018 by TSA Trumpet

TSA Trumpet With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the Lord, the King. Psalm 98, v6

Clothing Depot Open House Audio-Visual Upgrades Ministry Search

March 2018

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TSA Trumpet Contents 4 .... From the Pulpit 5 .... Point of View 6 .... Audio-Visual Upgrades 7 .... 3rd Annual Clothing Depot Open House 8 .... May Fundraisers 11 ... Ministry Search 11 ... Annual General Meeting

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FROM THE PULPIT I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Psalm 27: 13 Two years ago at the early Easter Sunday Service the sun had just risen as we started our worship. There were two swans on the water minding their own business and totally oblivious to the wonderful image they were creating just by being there. Much has happened since then. The Church still tries to bring the message of love, acceptance and eternal life. We still see ourselves as children of “The Living God”, and there is the hope that this will be the year that Christ will return to live with us. Every so often I ask myself if I am ready for His return. My answer for the last few years has been, “ready as I can be”. I know the Easter story. I believe in its message. It is what moves me forward so why would I not be ready? I have hoped for His return all my life. So until that day arrives I’ll concentrate on verse 13 of Psalm 27. Although Jesus has yet to return, the goodness of the Lord shall be seen in the land of the living. Happy Easter everyone. Jesus has risen! Hallelujah!

Rev. Ken

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Welcome to Trinity-St. Andrew's United Church in Brighton, Ontario. Our active congregation offers meaningful worship with a varied music program, Sunday School, opportunities for faith exploration and discussion, as well as fellowship, more traditional Bible study and educational opportunities for all ages, in a liberal Christian context. With the excellent leadership of Rev. Ken Lewis we are very blessed. Our mission includes elder care, such as friendly visiting, and outreach activities like Friends of Migrant Workers and the Clothing Depot. Come join us in our bright, centrally located and historic space. Trinity-St. Andrew's is an Affirming Congregation and has a policy of full accessibility for those with disabilities.

TSA Trumpet March 2018 TSA Trumpet is the newsletter of Trinity-St Andrew's United Church. Our goal is to inform members and adherents of the activities and upcoming events in our fatih community MANAGING EDITOR Brian Ostrander COPY EDITOR Tammy Ostrander PUBLISHER TSA Public Relations & Publicity Committee Trinity-St Andrew's United Church 58 Prince Edward Street Brighton, Ontario K0K 1H0 613-475-1311 www.trinitystandrews.ca ADVERTISING Internal advertising for TSA functions is free of charge External advertising inquire tsatrumpet@gmail.com

POINT-OF-VIEW I bring a good deal of skepticism to my faith. In that way I get Thomas when his friends rush to declare that Christ has risen and Thomas essentially says - Hey guys, people don't rise from the dead!! Only after confronted with the risen Lord does Thomas come around. It's that level of skepticism that I bring to my faith. Once a year, as we march toward Easter, I put my skepticism quite purposefully aside and embrace this time. I wave the palms as we parade into town. I feel the disciples fear and trepidation as Jesus tells them what is coming. I am angered by Judas' betrayal and am saddened by the guilt that brings him to take his own life. I cower with Peter as he denies his friend. I cringe as the Romans whip and beat Jesus. I weep with Mary as He dies. And I rejoice, in amazement, at His rising. Of equal importance to me is that as we march beyond Easter that you and I keep Him off of that cross and out of that tomb. That we work with the living Christ to make our world a better place.

Brian Ostrander

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Audio-Visual upgrades by Brian Ostrander Imagine hiring a new administrator but your office still had a rotary dial phone. Imagine hiring a new maintenance person but you only had a push manual mower. Now imagine tasking groups in our church to hire a new Music Director and a new Minister but we only have 40 year old presentation technology to offer. Now imagine that the new candidates have the choice of coming to Trinity-St. Andrew's with our late 1970s era sound system or to a United Church with updated sound a video technology. Where is it more likely for a modern music professional and a modern minister will chose? Please consider making a pledge to the AV upgrades by sending your information to av@trinitystandrews.ca 6

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3rd Annual Clothing Depot Open house by Jean Finkle We held our 3rd Annual Open House February 17th 1-3 pm with Mayor Mark Walas attending with his favourable remarks, re: the contributions that our store provides to our community and offered his Many thanks on behalf of town council. The press was unable to attend and we will submit information and photos to the press for coverage, hopefully. We had 6 exhibitors/recipients in attendance and some of our available volunteers in attendance. Kim Leger, ENSS Breakfast Program and Charlotte Philip, Principal, Bursaries; Debbie Hoogwerf, Brighton Public School, (we support four local schools, including Smithfield and Spring Valley) Pam Pettigrew, Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation, Dawne Bailey-Elbourne, Director of New Life Girls’ Home, Harvey Moore, Lion’s club “Dog guide” program, Sharon Graham, Suppers Ready. Regrets: Shelly Craig, Victory for Animals, Brighton Fair Share Food bank and Cornerstone Women’s Shelter. However, Cornerstone sent a letter of thanks for our contributions since 2007 and we have been invited to attend a ceremony recognizing our support by means of a wall plaque. Several of our volunteers provided wonderful goodies and we offered free tea, coffee, water and home baked treats to everyone. Thank you, ladies! Thanks to Derek Madder who set up the sound system. It worked perfectly. Although numbers were low, it was the consensus that we continue with this valuable and informative venue. There was so much information shared among the recipients and our volunteers. Great “brain storming”! Great way to meet the recipients that receive our support and for them to meet uWe held our 3rd Annual Open House February 17th

1-3 pm with Mayor Mark Walas attending with his favourable remarks, re: the contributions that our store provides to our community and offered his Many thanks on behalf of town council. The press was unable to attend and we will submit information and photos to the press for coverage, hopefully. We had 6 exhibitors/recipients in attendance and some of our available volunteers in attendance. Kim Leger, ENSS Breakfast Program and Charlotte Philip, Principal, Bursaries; Debbie Hoogwerf, Brighton Public School, (we support four local schools, including Smithfield and Spring Valley) Pam Pettigrew, Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation, Dawne Bailey-Elbourne, Director of New Life Girls’ Home, Harvey Moore, Lion’s club “Dog guide” program, Sharon Graham, Suppers Ready. Regrets: Shelly Craig, Victory for Animals, Brighton Fair Share Food bank and Cornerstone Women’s Shelter. However, Cornerstone sent a letter of thanks for our contributions since 2007 and we have been invited to attend a ceremony recognizing our support by means of a wall plaque. Several of our volunteers provided wonderful goodies and we offered free tea, coffee, water and home baked treats to everyone. Thank you, ladies! Thanks to Derek Madder who set up the sound system. It worked perfectly. Although numbers were low, it was the consensus that we continue with this valuable and informative venue. There was so much information shared among the recipients and our volunteers. Great “brain storming”! Great way to meet the recipients that receive our support and for them to meet us.

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May fundraisers Annual church yard sale May 3rd, 4th and 5th - Start gathering those things you no longer want or need.. remember if you haven't used in six months, it's probably better in someone else's hands! Skills and Gift Auction - Every Sunday in the month of May - Donate your skills or gifts

For more information contact Sharon McMullen (613) 475-2928

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ministry search by Brian Ostrander Your committee has been working hard to get the ball rolling so that we may begin a search for our new ministry personnel. As part of the process the surveys are printed and ready for you to complete. We ask that you prayerfully consider what it is you want for mission and ministry at Trinity-St. Andrew's for the coming years and what that ministry leadership will look like. Once we have your survey results the committee will analyze the results and prepare a position description for a new minister and offer our recommendation to TSA's congregation and presbytery. Once that has been approved we will be able to advertise for the position and begin an active recruitment process. Please remember that your surveys are due no later than April 8th.

Annual general meeting The Annual General Meeting has been set for April 8th.

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