Bulletin for Sunday, April 26th, 2026
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April 26th, 2026 4th Sunday of Easter, Camping Sunday
(Parts of this service adapted from The United Church of Canada Worship Resource – All in the Same Boat Camping Sunday Service -—Jen Fletcher-Power (Board Co-chair, Camp Kidston, Nova Scotia))
APPROACHING GOD
Welcome
We acknowledge that the land upon which we gather is unceded Mi’kmaq territory. Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island) is covered by the historic Treaties of Peace and Friendship. We pay our respects to the Indigenous Mi’kmaq People who have occupied this Island for over 12,000 years; past, present and future.
Preparation for Worship:
Lighting of the Christ Candle: Phoebe Swart
*Introit #30MV:“It’s a Song of Praise to the Maker” (vs 1, ch)
Call to Worship:
One: Shhh, did you notice that?
All: People are talking, whispering, laughing…
One: That too, but more…
All: There’s the hum of electricity, the speakers, instruments ready to break out into song.
One: That too, but more… a vibration.
All: Hey, do you feel that?
One: I feel a bit chilly, I feel thirsty…
All: That too, but more…
One: I feel a bit nervous in front of all these people…
All: That too, but more… a presence. God is here!
One: That’s it! God is here!
All: That’s it! God, the vibration, presence, in us, through us, around us, God is here! Let’s celebrate!
*Hymn #30MV:“It’s a Song of Praise to the Maker” (vs 2, ch, vs 3, ch, vs 4, ch)
*Gathering Prayer:
Peace. Peace in our hearts. Peace in our homes. Peace with justice in our church, community, and world. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer: said
A Time for All Ages
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
Spark Bible Reading: “A Storm” Matthew 8:23-27 Pages 286-289 read by Hannah Collicutt
Children’s Hymn #90MV: “Don’t Be Afraid”
Psalm 46 #770VU: Read by Joyce Montgomery?
Hymn #659VU: “Eternal Father, Strong to Save”
Sermon: “Peace. Be Still.” by Rev. Rachel Campbell
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
Hymn #637VU: “Jesus, Saviour, Pilot Me”
Mission and Service Story: Barb Gallant
Presentation by Darlene Smith
Faithful Reminders
Offertory Prayer
Offertory Hymn: “As We Journey Together” Christopher Bowman
Call to Prayer: “Together, We Pray” Christopher Bowman
Prayers of the People:
Hymn #675VU: “Will Your Achor Hold”
Commissioning and Benediction
Postlude Hymn #974VU: “Amen! Amen! Hallelujah, amen!”
Thank you to Tom Loney for stepping in for Louise this week. We are grateful for your talent!
Copyright Credits for April 26th, 2026
Trinity United Church is licensed to reprint and livestream music under: OneLicense #A-727839 and/or CCLI License # 2229601.
(For after hours’ pastoral emergencies only such as hospital or palliative visits and funeral requests, they can be arranged by calling Rev Rachel’s cell 902-439-1881, Please note that Rev. Rachel’s days off are Mondays & Tuesdays) All outreach and support inquiries or requests please contact the office at 902-436-3155 or admin@trinitysummerside.ca so that we can better assist and serve you. God Bless
As announced on Sunday, April 12th, Rev. Rachel will begin a new call with the Bideford Pastoral Charge in Western PEI. Bideford Pastoral Charge is a three point pastoral charge with the following churches: Tyne Valley United Church, Lot 14 United Church, and Bideford Conway United Church (approximately 20 to 30 mins west of Summerside). Rev. Rachel’s last service with Trinity will be held on Sunday, June 28th.
WAYS TO GIVE TO TRINITY, WE THANK YOU
At Trinity United we are most thankful for your contributions to the life and work of our Church. Please call the office for more information on:
PAR- Pre-Authorized Remittance, Post Dated Cheques
On Our Website at Trinity Summerside.ca, E Transfer to donate@trinitysummerside.ca
Cash Please call 902-436-3155 for assistance
April 19th, 2026
Attendance: 130 Sunday Worship service (Jr Church & Youth)
(remember that our online recordings are available for approximately 5 months)
Contributions: Envelopes 24 $802.00
Loose Givings $116.70
PAR Givers 85 $8,448.00 (monthly)
E-transfers $1919.00 (monthly)
Schedule for April 26 – May 3, 2026
Sunday
9:35am Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary
10:30am Worship service led by Rev. Rachel Campbell, live- streamed and online. Junior Church & Youth are back!
11:30am Communication Team meeting – Boardroom/zoom
3:00pm Summerside Community Choir – Spring Concert in Sanctuary, tickets available at the door.
7:00pm The Abby – Sanctuary – final one until fall
Monday
1:00pm Private Rental – Boardroom
Tuesday
Wednesday
8:00am Women’s Breakfast -Waterfront Café (Holland College)
8:00am Men’s Breakfast – Seashell Café (26152 Route 2)
10:00am Pastoral Care Team meeting – Boardroom/zoom
1:30pm Summerset Manor service
5:45pm No choir rehearsals tonight
Thursday
9:30am Trinity Café – Sanctuary
1:00pm Silvertones Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary
1:30pm Parkhill Service
6:30pm Trinity Council Meeting/zoom
Friday
Saturday
9:00am Trinity Arts Group – Lower Level
10:00am Private Rental in Auditorium and Kitchen
Sunday
9:35am Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary
10:30am Worship service led by Rev. Rachel Campbell, live- streamed and online. Junior Church & Youth
11:30am Coffee & Conversation in Auditorium put on by Pastoral Care team
11:30am CL&G Team meeting – Boardroom/zoom
Mothers and Fathers Day – photos: We will have a slide show on both of these days. If you would like to add a photo (if we didn’t have one before for you) please send to the office with the name of your parent. admin@trinitysummerside.ca
Attention past recipients of the Dr. C. Duane Mollins Memorial Scholarship: The Trustees and the Mollins family would like to provide supplementary scholarships to previous scholarship winners who are still pursuing their post-secondary education. They invite past recipients who fit the following criteria to apply. Students must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education with at least one year of schooling remaining and are active in Trinity United Church life. Students must apply by letter indicating their current school enrollment and future plans. Please be sure to include contact information; cell phone and email. Deadline for application is May 15, 2026 by 3:00pm. Letters of application may be submitted to the church office or email admin@trinitysummerside.ca.
An Exciting Opportunity for students: Attention Trinity United young people in grades 6-12 Youth@Region is taking place June 5-7 at Mount Allison University in Sackville, NB. CL&G are able assist with travel and registration costs for trinity youth at this event-registration deadline in May 8. If you would like more information on how to participate and are interested in attending please advise Joyce at the office before April 30.
DEN Diocesan Environment Network: Our friends with the Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island have created a Seed Share Project striving to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Thank you Betty Miles for attending the information meeting and bringing back packets of pollinator wildflower seeds. These packets are available at each door, just scratch the soil, sprinkle the seeds, cover them up and let nature take care of the rest!
Prince County Hospital Chapel Is looking for volunteers to assist in Chapel Programming. Involves: accompanying inpatients to and from chapel, sharing musical talents, providing fellowship and conversation, and worshiping with the community.
Tues and Thurs 10 – 11:30 am, as your availability permits. For more info you may reach out to: Calvin Burt 902 715 4006 calvinburt@ihis.org Spiritual Care Department, PCH
Affirming Ministry: Our Affirming Ministry team is beginning to work toward Trinity becoming an Affirmed Ministry and we are learning! Did you know that being welcoming is more than saying we welcome everyone? It’s putting to work what we have already said we do. We have an accessible entrance, restroom, elevator and pews for those who need them. We are scent-free for those who have allergies. We have a headset if there was someone in the congregation hard of hearing that doesn’t already have hearing aids.
902-436-3155 or email Joyce if you have enquiries
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Rev. Rachel Campbell M.Div, M.A Coordinating Minister
Rev. David H. Hamilton, “Minister Emeritus”
Louise Elder, Director of Music
Peggy Miles, Communications Coordinator
Karen MacLean, Superintendent of Jr Church & Youth (Contact Office)
Joyce Hazard, Administrative Assistant admin@trinitysummerside.ca
Amand Arsenault, Custodian (Contact office)