TSA Trumpet With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the Lord, the King. Psalm 98, v6
Reaching Out Migrant Workers' Needs Raising Funds
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From the Pulpit
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Point of View
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Migrant Workers' Needs
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Coffee Time
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To All Trinity-St. Andrew's Women
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Reaching Out
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Raising Funds
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Order Forms
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Ethel Whitten 1930 - 2017
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FROM THE PULPIT It hasn’t been exactly summer like, spring is here, it would seem, according to the creatures in the backyard. The redwing blackbirds and all their friends have returned to the feeders. The Welcome to Trinity-St. ducks, mallards, herons and turkeys are back. The coyotes are wandering as well, reminding everyone to keep a close eye on our Andrew's United Church in small pets. I have not seen the beavers yet, but I imagine they are Brighton, Ontario. Our active out there not too far away. So the animals know spring has congregation offers meaningful worship with a varied music arrived. And they are busy! program, Sunday School, opportunities for faith As I mowed our lawn this week. I assessed the grass to weed ratio and just sighed. Then I sighed again. We have a lot of weeds exploration and discussion, as and I have to get busy too! I have all the tools; three different well as fellowship, more types of weeding implements, gas trimmer, mower, hoe, rakes, traditional Bible study and wheelbarrow and spade. I also have topsoil, seed, and fertilizer. educational opportunities for all I even have elbow grease and will have to use a lot of it I fear. ages, in a liberal Christian context. With the excellent leadership of Rev. Ken Lewis So now the tool I need which often seems in short supply is time. we are very blessed. Some time through the summer will succeed in getting rid of most of the weeds. I will feel satisfied and pat myself on the back knowing that I have yet again mostly conquered the unwanted Our mission includes elder green leafy invaders. care, such as friendly visiting, and outreach activities like How fortunate I am to be able to complain about WEEDS of all Friends of Migrant Workers things. This is my challenge? This is my misfortune? This is what and the Clothing Depot. Come vexes me? Weeds? Perhaps I have lost focus. Maybe I’m a little join us in our bright, centrally out of touch. Like I said, I’ll get to the weeds, but there are other located and historic space. things that need my attention. I must remember those who are hungry, in need of proper health care, worried, lonely, frightened, Trinity-St. Andrew's is an abused, angry, lost and just plain tired of it all. They are my Affirming Congregation and has a policy of full accessibility brothers and sisters, my friends and acquaintances. They are for those with disabilities. near and far, young and old. I have the tools to help. Oh, by the way. You do too. Pray often for others and be thankful always. Shalom,
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POINT-OF-VIEW
May 2017 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
Well, for the first time since taking on the Trumpet I ran into the two issues that no editor likes to be confronted with, not enough time to get the job done (thus the late publication) AND too many articles to fit a 12 page edition, but not enough to fit into our normal 16 page edition. I do what I can to first place the advertisers (the folks who pay the freight) - then the articles from our faith community that are timely (with specific dates or recent news) - then other local articles and finally other articles from advertisers or the United Church in general. May's edition? A little lighter to carry but jam packed with information.
Brian Ostrander
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migrant workers needs
to All Trinity-St. Andrew’s Women
by Sharon Graham
by Ruth Moore
Several of our Jamaican workers have been back since late March, pruning two local Apple orchards. At least one of them will be in need of a winter coat (size medium or large) when cold fall weather returns. Work boots in various sizes are always needed as well. Anyone who can help with these items is asked to contact: Sharon Graham (613-475-2094) or Janet Enns (613-475-5472).
Please join our UCW members on June 8th at 5:00 pm for a Pot Luck Dinner in our hall. We’re celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the launch of UCW’s across Canada (replacing the previous women’s groups – Women’s Association (WA) and Women’s Missionary Society (WMS). The program will include worship, fellowship and some interesting entertainment with speaker, Lisa Sherwin-O’Leary. Her Topic: Laughing Yoga Please join with us for this event. The UCW’s Mission is to love God: foster Christian commitment, faithfulness, and spirituality; and promote respect and love for all God’s creation.
Coffee time by Wendy Zinck In addition to our regular Sunday coffee hour, the Hospitality Committee was busy on May 1st doing a complete kitchen clean up, including both fridges and defrosting and cleaning the freezer in the storage room. There are still food containers looking for their rightful owners, would you please check the hall or kitchen and claim what has been left from lunches. We continue to purchase coffee for the church as needed.
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reaching out
raising funds
by Elizabeth Scriven
by Sharon McMullen
CHURCH SERVICES- Living the Path of Respect worship service on June 11th. It is the anniversary of the Federal apology to First Nations people. Kaitlyn Ostrander has offered to assist with this service. MIGRANT WORKERS - 5 workers here now. There have been 3 dinners provided. A roster has been established so we can better plan our future evenings as well as expand our base of people who would assist. We investigated providing an information evening and finding additional transportation options to assist in helping them be part of our community and alleviating isolation. NOTES OF HOPE- Last Thursday of each month. Next one will be May 30th and as Janet Enns will be away for at the end of June we will cease for the summer. She will send out emails to people if she would like letters sent out immediately. Suppers Ready- Karen Martin, treasurer for Trinity St Andrews United Church, worked with Sharon Graham and Jack Reed to apply for a grant to replace the dish washer in our kitchen. The grant request quoted the use our kitchen received with Suppers Ready, Meals on Wheels, Migrant Workers dinners as well as funerals and celebration within the church. We were granted the whole amount of the dishwasher. The acknowledgment is to be on June 1st, Sharon Graham has completed the applications for Suppers Ready to be an independent corporation with charitable status. She is very pleased that the last stage has been completed and that confirmation will be arriving shortly. We are always looking for people to assist with the outreach committee. If any of the activities listed interest you, please don’t hesitate to contact me
The Yard Sale was a booming success raising $3175.00. Thank you everyone who worked so hard to make it such a success. The Skills and Gifts Silent Auction is going well and will continue until the end of May. Please come out and see what you would like to bid on. Our Pie Social and Band Concert is coming up on June 10th. Tickets are $10.00. We will be serving pie at 6:00 and the Concert will start at 7:00. For those who like to bake, we are looking for pies. We will be handing out Loonie/Twonie bins in June for our Summer Fundraiser. Thanks again for all your support.
Order forms by Barry Ott Order forms for Empire Cheese orders and Fundscrip orders are available in the tray beside the bulletin board in the hall. Electronic subscribers may click on the images below and the forms will pop right up on your screen!
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church Calendar Sunday, May 28th
Service at 10:30 a.m. Trumpet April Issue released
Wednesday, May 30th
Notes of Hope at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, June 4th
Service 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 10th
Pie Social & Band Concert at 6:00pm
Sunday, June 11th
Service 10:30 a.m.
Friday June 16th
Trumpet articles are due at noon
Sunday, June 18th
Service 10:30 a.m.
Monday, June 19th
Take Time Out Group 10:00 a.m.
next issue Next Trumpet, June 25th, 2017 Deadline for submissions: June 16th Church pick-up will be Sunday June 25th Articles may be submitted to the church office or via via e-mail to: TSAtrumpet@gmail.com