This week

WORSHIP SERVICE: Sunday, October 14th, 2018, 10:30 AM

SWEATER SUNDAY
Almighty God, we pray for your blessing on the Church in this place. Here may the faithful find salvation, and the careless be awakened. Here may the doubting find faith, and the anxious be encouraged. Here may the tempted find help, and the sorrowful comfort. Here may the weary find rest, and the strong be renewed. Here may the aged find consolation and the young be inspired; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Welcome to this community of faith, hope and love. Please join together for fellowship refreshment in the North Hall after worship and Church School. Please note the Connection Card in the pew rack and please feel welcome to speak to the Minister or any contact person of note.

We are blessed again today as our music ministry is offered by the Choir and the House Band – together.


"Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God".Romans15:7

Children's Story: Donut make you Smile!

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Sermon: An Angle on Adversity
“what has happened to me has actually helped to spread the gospel.”Philippians1:12
Bible Readings: Philippians1:12-18, Mark10:17-31

Minister: The Rev. Kirk T. Summers
Minister Emeritus: The Rev. Gordon Beaton
Assistant to the Minister and Church Manager: Melvin Suwarno
Coordinator: Operations and Administration: Rivandy Misael
Interim Music Ministry: Heather Newsome

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NEWS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Through the preaching of the Word, and the celebration of the Sacraments, in praise, prayer, teaching and fellowship, God sustains the life of the church. We worship God as Lord offering ourselves in the service of Christ. LivingFaith7.3.2

Choir: As we await the arrival of our new director of music early in the new year, Heather Newsome has kindly offered to lead most of the choir practices and Sunday morning worship services throughout the fall season. New members are most sincerely welcome. Being able to read music is helpful but not essential. If you have a love for singing, please consider coming to choir practice: every Thursday evening at 7 pm.

In Heather’s absence, we are grateful to Melvin Suwarno for his leadership. Though it is down the road a bit, we are thrilled to share that Choir and the Band will present our 2018 Christmas Cantata on Sunday, December 16 during worship!

If you would like to inquire further about the Choir, playing an instrument or any aspect of our music life, please feel free to speak directly to Diane, Heather or Melvin.

Memorial Service: It is with deep and lasting gratitude for all our loved ones who rest in God's eternal realm, that we will conduct our 4th Annual Memorial Service on Sunday, November 4th at 10:30 am. Although we will especially acknowledge those of our congregation who have died in the past year, we will also thank God for all who love us on earth and in heaven. Therefore, each one of us is invited to bring one photo or keepsake of a now departed family member or friend, to be placed on the chancel. Please have your photo or keepsake at the church by 10:10 am on November 4th. For further information or assistance, please contact Diane Wells, Convener of our Worship Ministry. "I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."Psalm23

Sunday Hosts for our time of Fellowship and Refreshment after worship: Complete instructions and training provided! Please contact Linda Herron. Thank you!

Church School: Education Curriculum Resources approved by Session. This year our Church School will again utilize two excellent resources: Sharefaith and Feasting on the Word.

Leading with Care: Trinity adheres to this policy for Ensuring a Climate of Safety for Children, Youth and Vulnerable Adults within The Presbyterian Church in Canada.


The Doig Room: Each Sunday before worship the Doig Room is open to welcome anyone wishing to gather ‘in faith and friendship.’ It is a beautiful room, refurbished as one our seven Building Renewal: Inspiring Initiatives projects.

Wednesday 10 am Community Activities and Fellowship: A morning get-together for yoga, fellowship and refreshment. For more information, please contact Isobel Hutchison.

Upcoming Adult Education Opportunities:
Thursday Afternoon Bible Study with Noreen Marshall in the Doig Room from 1:15 to 2:30 pm.
Oct. 18th “Three Surprises in Heaven” Luke13:22 – Luke14:35
Oct. 25th “Parable of Two Lost Sons” Luke15

Wednesdays, November 7, 14, 21 and 28. 1:15 pm and 7 pm with Kirk Summers.
MOSES: In the Footsteps of Reluctant Prophet.

ARISE Ministry will celebrate five years of mission and service as a mission of The Presbyterian Church in Canada in October 2018, reaching out to those involved in, and impacted by, the sex trade. Saturday, October 20th, 2018 beginning at 5:00 pm Arise is hosting and an Open House in their new offices at 101 Wilson Avenue. A fundraising dinner follows at 6:30 pm at Armour Heights Presbyterian Church, 105 Wilson Avenue.

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Reformation Sunday Breakfast
Guest Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Ian Morrison
Ian was born in Scotland and came to Canada in 1957. He has BA degree from Concordia University and a BD and DD from Presbyterian College. Ian has served in pastorates in Prince George (St. Giles) and Vancouver (Central). He also served the Presbyterian Church as Associate Secretary for Canada Ministries from 1988 to 1996 and as General Secretary for the Life and Mission Agency from then until he retired from that position in 2005. Since then he has served as Interim Moderator/Minister in four separate congregations in Pickering Presbytery. Ian is presently the Clerk of the Presbytery of Pickering. Ian and Sally have three sons - John, Paul and Colin and five grand-children. Ian’s hobbies include golf, swimming, cycling and smoking salmon.

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Fall Retreat

 

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Our Commitment to Recycling! “Live like a shepherd, not like a wolf. Remember, recycling is an act of worship!” Christians for Environmental Stewardship
Please keep on discovering and fully utilizing the Blue, Green and Black bins throughout the Church. Posters and labels about proper sorting of waste materials are near them. Please be super attentive to throwing out and recycling waste accurately. This is remarkably important. Proper sorting saves Trinity thousands of dollars each year, through a waiver of City waste fees for Charitable Organizations. Thank you!

Congregational Directory/Young People now away: To continue to strengthen our communication with and belonging to one another, please contact info@mytrinity.ca with any revisions to the congregational directory. Please especially let the Church know, with proper permission, of the names and contact information for our young people now away for whatever reason.

Women’s Fall Retreat with The Rev. Dr. Karen Horst – Crieff Hills near Guelph November 9-11, 2018. The theme is “Freedom from…Freedom for.” Sessions will include “Freedom from Anxiety …Freedom for Hope,” “Freedom from Perfection …Freedom for Peace,” “Freedom from Discouragement …Freedom for Joy,” and “Freedom from Judgement …Freedom for Love.” Begins Friday dinner and ends after lunch on Sunday. Cost per person is $245 for a double room and $180 for commuters. There will also be time for enjoying the grounds at Crieff, walking the outdoor labyrinth and hiking the trails. Please register by October 31st, 2018. Please note the Crieff website crieffhills.com.

MISSION MOMENT: World Food Day (Oct. 16)
Hunger finds families when they are facing challenges like poverty, conflict, climate change and illness. Globally, hunger burdens over 800 million people—Rosa Martinez from Nicaragua was one of them. The effects of climate change made it difficult for Rosa to predict when to plant her crops. When she did, irregular rainfall ruined what little food she’d grown. Through a sustainable agriculture project supported by Canadian Foodgrains BankPWS&D helped Rosa learn to store water, grow new plant varieties and start seedlings in cups for better plant growth. Because of what she’s learned, Rosa is growing more food for her family. A sustainable source of food opens the door to abundant life.

Church Office Volunteers: Weekly Weekday Church Office Volunteers make a huge positive impact on the life, work and witness of Trinity! In the care of the Church Manager, church office volunteers enjoy tasks and responsibilities especially related to their interests and skills. The service provided on any given day is varied and captures the many aspects of daily church life. Days and times presently needing Church Office Volunteers: Tuesday afternoon, Friday mornings and afternoons. Please contact the Church Manager, Melvin, if this is a ministry of interest to you.

Evangel Hall Gimme Shelter, November 10: Evangel Hall Mission’s annual Gimme Shelter fundraiser is back for another exciting evening of games, live music, and fun! Last year was a tremendous success, and we’re looking forward to doing it again this year. Join us for a great event while helping your community. Proceeds from Gimme Shelter will go to Evangel Hall Mission’s client programs — providing food, shelter, and supports to people who are homeless or living in poverty. Tickets now on sale! Individual tickets are $195. Tables of 10 are $1,800. Visit www.evangelhall.ca/GimmeShelter to purchase your tickets or find out more.

Fragrances: A fragrance-free sanctuary helps create a safe and healthy place to worship. Some fragrances adversely affect a person’s well-being and may bring about headaches, upper respiratory symptoms, and shortness of breath. People with allergies and asthma can have a tough time breathing well. Please be mindful of this concern as together we ensure that everyone feels welcome and comfortable. Thanks!

SPARROW
Dear friends and supporters of SPARROW and the Alahmad family,

At this time of Thanksgiving I want to thank everyone who has supported the Alahmad family as they complete their second year in Canada. Thought you’d be interested in an up-date.

Mohammad continues to attend ESL classes every day. When talking with him, he seems to understand most of what is being said but his pronunciation still leaves a lot to be desired. Mayada suffers from chronic back pain (spinal stenosis) and finds walking difficult, however she seems happy and continues to cook up a storm.

The big advances have come with our young man, Abdul Halim. He has completed two years of schooling while working part time. His English is quite good and he now feels ready to apply for a full-time job. He anticipates that his experience in tiling and marble work will give him a leg up into the construction business. (If you have a contact for him in that business, please let us know.) For the last year, they have been living on Abdul Halim’s earnings and Ontario social assistance.

His big news is that he and Iman, a beautiful young Syrian woman, were married last year and are expecting a child this November. They are living with Mohammad and Mayada in the apartment and seem very happy. Iman plans to go back to school and Mayada will care for the new born.

On Oct. 13th it will be two years since they arrived in Canada and they certainly have settled in well. One regret is having to leave so many of their family back in the Middle East. In particular, they worry about their daughter Rasha, who fled to Jordan over five years ago with her two children. Her story is very sad. Her husband was forcibly taken one night in 2012, when they lived in Damascus, and has not been heard of since.

SPARROW has applied to sponsor Rasha and her two children to come to Canada. We are fortunate to have sufficient funds to provide for them. The application is moving forward and she will be having an interview at the Canadian Embassy in Amman on Oct 23rd. We have been warned that it usually takes two years for the application to work through the system.

We are grateful for the support SPARROW has received from friends, Rotary, Willowdale Anglican Church of the Incarnation and especially the congregation of Trinity Presbyterian Church, in bringing the Alahmad family to Canada and in our ongoing efforts to bring Rasha and her children here.

We feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to help this most deserving family. They are very kind-hearted and most appreciative of the help they have received.

As well, members of the SPARROW group have enjoyed the friendships we have developed within our group. Overall it has been a most worthwhile experience.

Thank you.
Joan King on behalf of SPARROW
(Sponsorship Plan and Refugee Resettlement of Willowdale)

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