TRINITY UNITED CHURCH
New Glasgow, NS
 
 
Today’s Service includes: Hymns: 312 VU Praise With Joy The Worlds Creator Lauda Anima 444 VU Child of Blessing, Child of Promise Stuttgart 627 VU Now There is no Male or Female Omnie Die 697 VU O For a World Azmon Scripture Readings: Galatians 3:23-29 Those who are baptized put on Christ in whom all are one. Ephesians 2:11-22 You are no longer strangers and aliens but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of the household of God. Ministry of Music: Claude Polley, violin Sermon: All Included and United in the Family of God Today we celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism and welcome into membership in Christ’s Church: Ryley Elle Woolley, daughter of Amy and Sonny Woolley and Cassidy Alexandra Bryce, daughter of Kelly MacIntosh and Jeff Bryce (in partnership with Royal York Road United Church, Etobicoke, Ontario). May God bless Cassidy and Ryley and their families and may we all be strengthened in the Spirit to keep the promises we make today that we may live as faithful disciples of Jesus. (If you wish to take photographs, we ask you to do so following the service. Thanks for your co-operation.) Thanks to members of the Building Management Committee for hosting “Refreshments on the Lawn” following worship! All are invited to share cool drinks and cookies and a time of fellowship. Please join us! Congratulations to Stephanie Paschal & Jay Kiley and to Regan McFarland & Scott Hern who were united in marriage here at Trinity yesterday, July 18th. Congratulations also to Andrew Davis (son of Allan & Debbie Davis) and Mandy Narrowmore who were also married yesterday in Woodstock, NB. May God bless these couples in the life and love they share. Participants in Today’s Worship Greeters: Temp. St. – Tom Disney & Marie Slivocka MacLean St. – Bob & Ann Hanes Scripture Readers: Margaret Ellen Disney & Nancy Fraser Refreshments on the Lawn: Building Management Committee Sound: Bruce Fleming Thanks to those sharing gifts of leadership and service. A N N O U N C E M E N T S The office will be closed on Mondays for the months of July and August. Regular office hours (8:30am – 4:30 pm) Tuesday to Friday. U P C O M I N G E V E N T S July 21 - 7 p.m. Pictou United Church, Scott Woods in concert “Stay tuned”. Tickets $20 from the Church Office 485-8081, Pictou Pharmacy; Fulmore’s Pharmacy or H&R Music. July 22 – 7:30 pm - St. Mary’s Church, Lismore – Musique Royale presents “A Nova Scotia Musical Treasure,” The Ernst Family Singers consisting of Mom, Dad and 8 of their 10 children. Admission $15.00. Worship next Sunday, July 26 at 10:00 a.m. with Refreshments on the Lawn hosted by Christian Education and Growth Committee. Trinity Church Council will meet after worship next Sunday (26th) in the Multi-Purpose Room to receive a recommendation from the Ministry Planning Team regarding Weekend Supply Ministry for the period of Rev. Jim’s sabbatical. Also next Sunday, Trinity hosts a service of worship at Glen Haven Manor at 2:30 pm. Come lend your voice to the choir. July 26-31 – Drawing Fundamentals at Tatamagouche Centre under the direction of Rose Adams. For more information and to register contact: http://tatacentre.ca/programs/details/104 July 29 – 7:30pm at Merigomish United Church-a concert of traditional Irish and Scottish music. Tickets $20, Students $5. Contact Vickie 926-2556. Aug 6-8 – Senior’s Festival at the Trenton Rink. To register call Jessie at 752-1019. August 24 - 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contemporary Worship Planning Session in the Mary Walsh Room. All are welcome in this place! “The Times They Are a’ Changing” Have you ever noticed how change makes us feel uneasy? It’s surprising it does. We live in a world of change and what is more, we cope amazingly well. The people of Trinity are somewhat “old hands” at adapting to change. For example, we’ve pretty much grown used to the contemporary service and its variations, inclusive language is “old hat,” and we quite like some of the new spiritual songs. In fact, we barely notice those things now - that is, until we pause to reflect on “how things used to be” and things aren’t the same as they used to be at Trinity! Change is afoot. Rev. Jim is going on a sabbatical for 3 months this fall. What’s worse, he’s going just when Lori Crocker has left Trinity to assume a new pastoral charge! A few of us are looking around for a “life” jacket and searching for solid ground. It feels like our ship is without a captain. Who will steer the ship and keep us on an even keel? Who will know the safe passage to calm water? Well, here is some good news. A number of people have been working behind the scenes to make sure we do have a safe passage and sail on calm water. • Rev. Jim is working diligently, as always, and he will be here until he begins his vacation on August 1st. • During the months of May, June, and July, student minister, Bonnie Fraser is working with us. • Sheila is back in the office or “Command Central,” as some of us think of it. • Our own Emma Lee Stewart is the new Contemporary Planning for the future, Trinity Council oversaw the formation of 2 vital committees. The first, under Pictou Presbytery’s direction and supervision, is the Joint Needs Assessment Committee (JNAC). Its mandate is to study not only our church needs but also the area in which we live, to develop a “profile” of who we are. Once we have that profile completed, we will have a much better idea of what kind of ministry is required at Trinity in 2009 and looking forward. The second committee is an ad hoc committee whose mandate is twofold: • To find and hire a weekend-supply clergy person to work with us during Jim’s Sabbatical • To find an interim minister for the period of time needed to complete the “Joint Needs Assessment.” To that end, Rev. Arlene Riches will begin work with us on August 1st, for a period of 6 months, at which time we will have a better idea of the direction in which the congregation wishes to move. Notice the terms we are using? We have said “looking forward” and “the direction we wish to move.” Yes, we will be looking ahead. It doesn’t make sense to just repeat what we have done before. We must build on our past. Foundations not covered with a solid structure, are known to crumble. What an opportunity Trinity has right now! Put on your thinking cap and start asking: “What if?” Think of the possibilities. Some of the most exciting thinking and dialogue is taking place in study groups in churches all across the country. What if Trinity absolutely packed the house with enthusiastic thinkers and talkers? Trinity is a living, breathing entity. The source of its vitality is in us, the living spirit working in and through us. So, let go of that lifejacket. Be thankful for what has been but allow yourself to get excited about what is yet to come. We will sail through these waters, navigating the rougher parts skillfully, caring for those with less seaworthy stomachs, and providing opportunity for the more daring souls to learn new sea or “spirit- faring” skills. We have embarked on a journey of transition, one that is guaranteed to widen our horizons and has great potential to enrich our faith. Change can be good. Let’s embrace it. Trinity Ministry and Personnel Committee http://tatacentre.ca/programs/details/104shapeimage_1_link_0
Bulletin
Sunday, July 19, 2009