Get documents about "TRINITY TRIBUNE - EASTER 2007
Document Sample
Welcome to Spring and a new look for the Trinity Tribune! Two new columns have been added with
this first 2007 issue - Barb’ s Picks and a Guest Columnist.
Barb Philp, Head of Adult Services at the TB Public Library has agreed to be a regular
writer for 2007 and will be sharing popular book selections and interesting tidbits on
topical events.
Edith Woods, long time member of Trinity, is our first Guest Columnist.
MINISTER’S EASTER MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
Randy Boyd Jim Jackson
When Michael Connell was filling in for Marcella Albert Einstein is quoted as saying:
recently, he played a beautiful postlude from Gustav
Theodor Holst‟s “Jupiter.” Joan Bailey, our Church “We can‟t solve problems by using the same kind of
Secretary, pointed out that we have a hymn in the Voices thinking we used when we created them.”
United hymnary that is based on that tune -- # 256 “O
God Beyond All Praising.” It has since become one of At the annual meeting that was held in February, we
my favourite hymns. agreed to build on the work of the Strategic Planning
Committee that has tried to animate the Trinity
In the final verse, there are two lines that I think are Congregation over the past year or so. Randy made a
especially appropriate as we approach Easter: brief presentation and indicated that we would be
developing a process to enable the congregation to
And whether our tomorrows be filled with good become engaged in looking at our future. From my
or ill, perspective as Chair of Council, this means looking at all
We‟ll triumph through our sorrows and rise to aspects of our church life. It means hearing from all the
bless you still. voices and trying to identify all the values that make
Trinity the church and congregation that it is.
These two lines summarize what Easter is all about for
me. Easter is about rising up and being able to bless God In all parts of our United Church we are thinking about
– after death, after disappointment, after whatever ill the changes that need to be made to be forward-looking
fortune may befall us. The Resurrection is not just about and to be prepared for the 21st century.
that first Easter and Christ‟s rising victorious over the At the first Council meeting of the year we looked at:
Crucifixion. For people of faith, resurrection is the
Youth involvement at Trinity and identified some ways
promise that assures us that whatever “little deaths” we
of having youth more involved in our church life.
experience in life – the loss of a loved one, the loss of a
Some of these ways will be visible almost immediately.
job or career, the loss of a dream – that we can “rise to
We set dates for two Flea markets, and the Tea &
bless you still.”
Bazaar.
To “triumph through our sorrows” is not easy – and many We agreed to participate in the “Living the Welcome
people live out the remainder of their lives in bitterness, Training”. This training will help us become involved
loneliness and quiet despair because they can‟t. It takes in the Emerging Spirit program.
faith. It takes a promise of something better. It takes a We agreed to recommend to the congregation that
trust in God that we will, indeed, be able to triumph. Trinity become the host church for the Presbytery
Youth Minister.
I hope, as you celebrate Easter this year, that you are able
We continue to improve our website and our linkages to
to suitably grieve the many losses and “little deaths” in
the wired and wireless world. I hope many of you are
your life – for they must be grieved. But I also hope you
accessing this form of information.
may catch a glimpse of Easter, and find the strength, the
courage, the trust and the faith, that your spirits may rise Keeping Einstein‟s quote in mind, we are trying to meet
again. This is the promise of Easter. Victory over loss. our challenges by trying to think about things in new and
Triumph over sorrow. Life over death. different ways. We will be asking everyone to be
involved in the coming months.
And whether our tomorrows be filled with good
or ill,
We‟ll triumph through our sorrows and rise to
bless you still.
To be able to sing those words, with full voice and faith-
filled trust, is Easter.
A happy and blessed Easter to you all!
WORSHIP COMMITTEE involvement by enlisting the youth as readers and ushers and by
Pat Jackson educating them for these tasks. At their March 6 meeting, the
Council as a whole was asked to consider ways in which the
We are pleased to share the news that we will be having youth young people of Trinity could serve.
and adult Confirmation this year, as well as a number of Two young people from Trinity were delegates at the recent
transfers to our congregation. A group of eight Trinity youth Youth Event at the February Presbytery meeting. We hope to
will be helping with the worship services in April, either as see further contact between Trinity youth and Presbytery,
readers or ushers. We hope to extend this involvement through particularly with placement of the Presbytery Youth Minister at
May and June as well. The Worship Committee is looking Trinity. Finally, the idea of a joint youth program will be
ahead to the summer months and will soon have the July/August brought before the Quad-Church Committee representing
schedule to bring to your attention. Trinity, St. Paul‟s, Westminster and Current River.
In this season of Lent as we look forward to Easter and the Aging is the focus of the six-part Lenten series developed by
welcoming of new members, the words of the hymn „Draw the Rev. Randy Boyd of Trinity and Christina Stricker of Current
Circle Wide‟ come to mind. River United. The coordinators have used, as a starting point, a
video series entitled „A Late Frost‟. The ideas considered have
Draw the circle wide, Draw it wider still, been interesting and discussion vigorous. The final three
Let this be our song, no one stands alone, standing side by side. sessions will be held March 20, March 27 and April 3 (10 a.m.
God the still point of the circle, „round whom all creation turns; to 12 noon) at Current River United.
Nothing lost, but held forever,
In God‟s gracious arms. Randy is also currently conducting youth Confirmation classes
in addition to an adult Confirmation class that was held
May these words be an invitation to everyone in our February 10, 2007.
congregation. Come, be with us, celebrate this special season of
the church standing side by side.
BARB’S PICKS
OUTREACH COMMITTEE Barb Philp
Janet Buckley
Interested in re-reading the Easter Story as Easter approaches?
Every second Sunday, a Minute for Mission is read during the There is a beautifully illustrated children‟s book that takes the
service to keep our congregation informed about the ways the King James text of the Gospels of Matthew, Luke and John and
United Church of Canada partners with others in various pairs it with magnificent artwork reminiscent of the great
humanitarian projects. The Committee wants to thank those masters. “Mr. Spirin has delivered a work of religious dignity
people who read these items, and invites others to volunteer to and beauty”. It is a wonderful book to read to, or with your
take a turn. children/grandchildren. It is available at the County Park
branch of the library.
Some weeks ago we received a request from the United Church
Women of Conference to participate in a drive to supply good Did you make it a goal to plant a garden
used clothing for babies and children of our families who live on this spring? Want to eat more organically
northern reserves. All donations are appreciated. or have you gotten into the Slow food
Movement? If so, then you will want to
Please keep the following dates in mind for the next Outreach
check out this recent acquisition – How to
projects:
Make a Garden: The 7 Essential Steps
MUFFINS FOR MISSIONS ........................ March 25 for the Canadian Gardener by Canadian
SUNDAE SUNDAY ..................................... April 22 gardening expert Marjorie Harris.
For those families who are participating in the Lenten Coin How to Make a Garden shows you how to create a solid
Project, please note that your donations can be credited to your foundation for your plantings, establish just the right garden
church givings for Income Tax purposes. style for you and your site, draw a garden map, select the perfect
plants with the indispensable plant list, plant them correctly, and
A Yard/Trunk Sale is planned for May 5th at St. Paul‟s to raise
maintain the health and vibrancy of your garden.
money for the Trinity/St. Paul‟s Refugee Fund. (See coloured
insert for details.)
Marjorie understands all the pitfalls and anxieties gardeners
experience, and she counters them with clear-headed, lively
advice that is never intimidating and always creative. How to
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Make a Garden is essential and inspiring reading for every
Carolyn Enns gardener and would-be gardener. Copies are available at both
Brodie and County Park – but you can always place holds to
Youth and age are the two areas on which the CE Committee is have the title shipped to any branch.
currently focusing. On February 7, the Committee held a
special meeting with the parents of young people in Grades 6 to Happy Reading and Happy Easter!!
9. We discussed ways in which the youth of Trinity could be
given opportunities for both service and social activities. The (Barb Philp is an active member of Trinity, sings in the choir and is a member
Worship Committee has answered the call for youth of the M & P Committee.)
PASTORAL CARE (This report represents an abbreviated compilation of the reports
provided by Trinity’s Presbytery delegates, Paula Leach and Bob
Jack Buckley Foley. Copies of their respective reports are posted downstairs on the
bulletin board.)
The Pastoral Care Committee keeps in touch, on a regular basis,
with about 20 members of the congregation who find it difficult There were 67 Presbyters, 5 visitors and 19 Youth and their
to get out to worship services. This is accomplished through leaders in attendance at the February 23-25 meetings held
phoning and visits. The Committee members are: Jack recently in Thunder Bay using the theme Emerging Spirit – An
Buckley, Gladys Grimshaw, Anne Maslen, Mary Louise Roach, Opportunity to Welcome. Paula, Trinity‟s newest delegate, was
Glady Sergy and Marcia Wilmot. If anyone is aware of part of the Christian Outreach and Social Action Committee and
someone who should be contacted, please get in touch with a reported briefly on the speakers at that session: Velda
member of the Committee or phone the church office. Williams-Sande (Chaplain at Conference College) discussing
her role: Doreen Lankshear-Smith outlining the work of
KAIROS, the multi-denominational group working on a three-
PROPOSED SUPPER CLUB EVENTS year water theme; and Susan Ivany speaking about the work of
the Canadian Mental Health Association in our area.
A new twist is being considered for Supper Club…in fact one
that has been adopted in Nancy Carpenter‟s church in Duluth. Other discussions in that committee evolved around inclusivity,
(You will recall that Nancy was instrumental in bringing the global warming and the Pantry Fund at Grace United in Nipigon
Supper Club project to Trinity eons ago.) which challenged each church to help the people who are
affected by the mill fire by making a 4 year commitment and
These are the specifics to the new giving $1.00 a day (the cost of one cup of coffee a day).
proposal:
- the initial event will be organized “I was most impressed with the involvement of the United
in groups of 6 or 8 using the usual Church in all facets of modern life. Everything from feeding
organized „pot luck‟ procedure. hungry people and greening our church, to helping produce
- the big difference: the guests resources about racism and social injustice for educational
placed in the first supper club event purposes, worldwide” noted Paula in her report.
will remain together in 2007.
- at the first supper, the group will Some of the highlights of the 3 day event included:
decide amongst themselves when, - a new 3 point Pastoral Charge which will include the
where and what to do for the future United Churches in Schreiber, Nipigon and Red Rock
events. (Three additional events for effective March 1, 2007. Roberta Beyer was appointed as
the year are suggested.) Lay-Pastoral-Minister-in-Training of that charge.
- it is hoped that the hostessing of the events will rotate - More Voices is now at the printers and will be delivered
within the group. IT NEED NOT BE SUPPERS OR IN before Easter
HOMES. - new Cambrian clergy include Rev. Jan Stevenson, serving
- it could mean coordinating a movie or Magnus with coffee at Wesley United and First Church United and Rev. Wayne
afterwards, a barbecue during the summer; playing cards Sanderson, serving at St. Paul‟s United
with a light lunch afterwards, lunch after church, etc. - Rev. Jan Stevenson was appointed to represent Cambrian
Presbytery on the Regional Multi-Faith Council
If you are interested in adding your name for inclusion in the - Camp Duncan will have an Orientation Day in the spring
supper club event, contact Josie Salonen at 344-7302 or - St. Paul‟s United Church has extended the availability of
g-salonen@shaw.ca or sign up on the sheets at the church. their bursary funding for candidates for ministry to include
the whole of Presbytery
- a Search Committee for a Youth Minister is almost ready to
HANDS OF FRIENDSHIP QUILT begin
- retiring Enni Mickelson was honoured with a standing
The ladies who are organizing and ovation for her 31 years as a Presbytery delegate
working on this quilt would like to hear - good material presented on the Emerging Spirit program
from anyone still interested in buying a and WonderCafe www.wondercafe.ca
block for $10.00. Your family name will - information provided on the Living the Welcome workshop
appear on the palm of a hand with first coming to Thunder Bay April 27 and 28. (Cambrian
names on the fingers. We have had a Presbytery is making $3,000 available to support attendance
good response but some of the “long time” Trinity folk have not at this event.)
submitted their names and we do not want to finish this project - 19 Youth participants took part in the weekend using the
to find out they just forgot. Please let us know by April 8th or theme “What would Jesus Blog?”
it will be too late.
Highlites of the Presbytery weekend may be found on
Thank you! Presbytery website in Cambrian Calls:
www.cambrianpresbytery.org
Carol Forneri, Jean Murray and Pat Jackson
PRESBYTERY REPORT
The words of the scripture have changed with new translations
GUEST COLUMNIST of the Bible, and Randy‟s sermons often set us thinking in
Edith Woods different ways, but the sanctuary is still a place of refuge from
our troubles. A place of peace, joy and love where we feel the
presence of Christ in our midst.
Trinity United Church - 1932
(Edith Woods has been attending Trinity for 83 years and is one of
It is 10:45 on a Sunday morning. The Organist has just begun our most sought out resources when questions regarding Trinity are
the 15 minute prelude. The gentlemen ushers are quietly raised. We like to refer to her as our official historian and are very
showing families to their customary pews. The church is almost pleased to welcome her as our first guest columnist.)
full now. There is an air of quiet expectancy in the sanctuary.
Promptly at 11 a.m. the organist begins „Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord
God Almighty‟ (the first hymn each Sunday) and the choir LADIES’ LUNCHEON
enters from the two doors at the front. The large choir files into
the tiered choir loft just in time to begin the first verse. Since October 2006, 15 to 20 Trinity women have been coming
together for lunch on the first Wednesday of each month.
The Minister has followed the choir up to the pulpit on the top Eating establishments are rotated so new locations are tried each
row. The organ is in front and below the pulpit. Although time. The next date is April 4th at Cousins on Dawson Road.
Trinity has been a “United Church” for seven years, it is still a To reserve a spot, add your name to the sign-up sheet at Church
Methodist Church in its service. The high pulpit indicates the or contact Josie Salonen at 344-7302. Come and join us.
minister‟s position as the one who is closest to God and who
will teach and lead us on our faith journey. There is almost no
interaction between minister and congregation. There is no part
in this service for children. They will return to church in the
FOR SALE
afternoon for Sunday School.
(This ‘For Sale’ column is another new
The choir of 40 voices plays a large part in the service, feature to the Tribune and is your opportunity
contributing an anthem each Sunday and also a solo or quartet. to list your items without cost. Contact Josie Salonen
The lovely music of the organ and choir inspire the if you want to place an ad in the June, September
congregation with the wonder and awe of God‟s presence. or December issue. Please keep your descriptions brief .)
The 90 minute service contains hymns, prayers, scripture, Car in Excellent Condition
sermon and benediction, not unlike our present day service.
God‟s presence in the sanctuary is felt by all. 2003 Chev Impala (silver); 3.4L V6 engine; Cruise
Control; Remote Start; 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes; 16”
Trinity United Church - 2007 Aluminum wheels; Dual Zone Air Conditioning; AM/FM
stereo & CD; Extended Warranty; OnStar Communication;
Many changes have occurred in 75 years but much remains the Safetied; Only 19,100 km. Asking price: $14,300. Phone
same. Mary Louise at 767-3165.
Marcella greets us with inspired music as we are welcomed by
the ushers, both male and female. Children run down the aisles
while parents greet friends, inquiring after missing friends.
There is a sound of happy laughter in the sanctuary. Jesus EASTER SERVICES
would approve.
April 2-5 .......... Noon hour meditations (12:15-12:45 p.m.)
At 11 a.m., Marcella plays the opening hymn and the choir
processes from the narthex to a very different choir loft. The April 5 ............................. Seder Meal at St. Paul‟s (6 p.m.)
pulpit is now much closer to the people, indicating that Randy is April 6 .................Good Friday Service at Trinity (11 a.m.)
one with us on our faith journey. April 8 ........................... Easter Service at Trinity (11 a.m.)
The choir is a large part of our service assisted by Marcella‟s (See coloured insert for details)
sensitivity to all kinds of music. They bring songs of hope and
joy. The organ still provides beautiful music but is sometimes
replaced by keyboard, guitar, drums or violin. Gone for the most
part are the old Methodist gospel hymns, replaced by more
modern music and different words.
As Jesus has asked, we now have a special place for children
who run to sit with Randy and hear his „surprise‟ for the day.
Then it‟s off with their teachers to their own study hour.
Members of the congregation also have a part in the service
reading scripture and announcing events, and even when
necessary, conducting the service.
