Bulletin for Sunday, April 13, 2025
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TRINITY UNITED CHURCH SUMMERSIDE, PEI
Rev. Rachel Campbell M.Div, M.A Coordinating Minister
Rev. David H. Hamilton, “Minister Emeritus”
Louise Elder, Director of Music music@trinitysummerside.ca
Peggy Miles, Communications Coordinator peggy@trinitysummerside.ca
Corina Anderson, Student Minister (contact office)
Joyce Hazard, Administrative Assistant admin@trinitysummerside.ca
Karen MacLean, Superintendent for Jr Church & Youth (contact office)
Amand Arsenault, Custodian (contact office)
Making disciples for the sake of the world.
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April 13, 2025 Palm Sunday
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:
*Introit Hymn #123VU: “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” (Palm parade led by Jr Church)
Call to Worship:
One: We come this morning singing great hosannas.
All: Jesus is approaching the gates of the city.
One: We come this morning waving our palm branches.
All: Hosanna in the highest.
One: Blessed is the one that comes in the name of the Lord.
*Hymn #124VU: “He Came Riding on a Donkey”
*Gathering Prayer:
God of Forgiveness, we come knowing we can turn the cheers of great Hosanna to the cries of crucify him. Please forgive us as we travel once again to the cross. Help us feel the emotions that Holy Week can bring, knowing that our world today feels upside down. Help us to witness light in darkness, sadness, and fear. Give us the courage to show your light out into the world knowing you never leave us alone. We are reminded of this as we say together…
The Lord’s Prayer: said
Assurance of Pardon: (Romans 5:1, NRSV)
Trinity Choir #86MV: “Give peace to ev’ry heart”
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
Spark Bible Reading: Luke 19: 28-40 Palm Sunday pp 454-459 Read by Lacey Collicutt
Children’s Hymn #128MV: “When They Heard That Jesus Was Coming”
Psalm Reading: Psalm 118: 21-29 The Message – Read by Joshua Smith
Palm Sunday Presentation: “A Different Kind of King” By Rev. Catherine Ann Dickson (used with permission)
Voice 1 – Addison Brazil
Voice 2 – Marilyn MacDonald
Voice 3 – Kevin Barbour
Hymn #: “The Servant King”
Reflection: “How will we follow?” by Rev. Rachel Campbell
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
Ministry of Music: “We Walk the Path of Jesus”
Mission and Service Story
Offertory Prayer
*Offertory Hymn #540VU: “Grant Us, God, the Grace”
Call to Prayer “Together We Pray” (Kingsbury and Bowman)
Prayers of the People:
Announcements
*Closing Hymn #142VU: “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross”
*Commissioning and Benediction:
*Postlude Hymn #967VU: “Amen, amen, amen”
Copyright Credits for April 13th, 2025
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Rev. Rachel Campbell M.Div, M.A Coordinating Minister rachel@trinitysummerside.ca
Rev. David H. Hamilton, “Minister Emeritus”
Corina Anderson, Student Minister (contact office)
Louise Elder, Director of Music music@trinitysummerside.ca
Peggy Miles, Communications Coordinator peggy@trinitysummerside.ca
Karen MacLean, Superintendent for Jr Church & Youth (contact office)
Joyce Hazard, Administrative Assistant admin@trinitysummerside.ca
Amand Arsenault, Custodian (contact office)
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
Sunday, April 6th, 2025
Attendance: 109 Sunday Worship Service (Junior Church/Youth)
Contributions: Envelopes 14 $ 1190.00
Loose Givings $ 92.00
PAR Givers 92 $8,636.00 (monthly)
E-transfers $1382.00 (monthly)
Schedule for April 13-April 20, 2025
Sunday
10:30am Palm Sunday Service in person and livestreamed worship service led by
Rev Rachel. (Junior Church and Junior Youth)
7:00pm The Abbey
Monday
6:30pm Rescheduled Camp Abby AGM in auditorium
Tuesday
9:30am Pastoral Care team meeting in Boardroom
11:30am Trinity Ladies Luncheon – West End Bar & Grill, all ladies welcome
Wednesday
8:00am Women’s Breakfast -Waterfront Café (Holland College)
8:00am Men’s Breakfast – Seashell Café (26152 Route 2)
1:30pm Wedgewood Manor service
4:00pm Property team meeting – Boardroom
7:00pm Trinity Choir rehearsals
Thursday
9:30am Trinity Café in Sanctuary, with Rev Rachel
11:00am Zooming the Lectionary in Sanctuary and Zoom, Rev Rachel
1:00pm Silvertones rehearsal in Sanctuary
1:30pm Parkhill service
7:30pm Maundy Thursday service at Summerside Presbyterian Church with Trinity United Church
Friday
10:30am Good Friday service here with Summerside Presbyterian Church
Saturday
9:0am Trinity Art Group – Auditorium
Sunday
8:00am Easter Devotional service followed by a light breakfast
10:30am Easter Sunday Service with Holy Communion in person and livestreamed worship service led by Rev Rachel. (Junior Church and Junior Youth)
12:00pm Private rental – auditorium
7:00pm The Abbey
Easter Change Challenge: The Stewardship Team invites the congregation to join the Easter
Change Challenge! Running through until Easter Sunday, we will have buckets placed at each
entrance to collect donations. The proceeds will be donated to the Food Box Program. The goal for
this family challenge is $1,500. We will track progress using a meter on the collection bucket and
will report results each Sunday in the bulletin. Let’s watch the money grow and break that
thermometer! TO DATE: $874.75
People’s Cemetery: The People’s Cemetery is a non-profit organization supported by Central Street Christian Church, Summerside Baptist Church, Summerside Presbyterian Church, and Trinity United Church. We need your assistance on May 3, 2025 at 10:00 am as we are having a cemetery cleanup. Rain date is May 10. Bring your rakes and your paper bags and help our crew prepare the cemetery for visitors. If you wish to support the cemetery monetarily, donations to the above churches or mailed to Summerside Cemetery Company, PO Box 1301, Summerside C1N 4K2 are welcomed.
Camp Abby Sponsorship: Do you know someone who might be interested in Camp Abby this summer but is worried about the cost? The Christian Life & Growth Team might be able to help out. Forward your name, your age, the camp date you are interested in and if you have been to Camp Abby previously. Contact the church office by April 30th.
Eastertide Season Home Communion – April 30th. If interested in booking in a Home Communion with Rev. Rachel, please call the church office at 902-436-3155
Learn to Crochet: Our own Addison will lead a crochet class for six weeks (one hour a week) for up to 12 participants. All ages welcome but children need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Register by contacting the office before the deadline of April 25. Each class will take place in the welcome centre of the sanctuary on Friday evenings from 6-7pm, beginning in May.
Camp Abegweit Annual Meeting: Tomorrow! Now Monday, April 14th at 6:30pm here in our auditorium. We are looking for two new board members. If you have an interest and would like more information contact Sharon Howatt at vshowatt@pei.sympatico.ca or 902-432-9193
Home Visits: If you would like a home visit from Rev. Rachel and have not received one yet, please contact our church office at 902-436-3155 or email Rev. Rachel at rachel@trinitysummerside.ca or put your name and phone number in the Visitation Book at the back of the sanctuary
Food Box Program: We welcome your contributions of the items we need. Please see the list on our website. Financial contributions are also welcome so that we can continue to purchase items that are needed. Clean reusable bags needed. The Food Boxes are available for pickup on Tuesdays 9am – 1pm and Thursdays 12pm to 3pm.
Sunday, June 8th service – a celebration in honour of our 100th Anniversary! Were you baptized or married at Trinity? Did you attend CGIT or Sunday School? Perhaps you attend / attended the Feed My Sheep Breakfast or other church programs? All are welcome and Trinity folks would love to see you there! Please share with your friends and family who have history with us! A gathering to follow in the church auditorium after the 10:30 service.
Baptism Sunday: Looking ahead, our next baptismal date will be Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11th. Please have your request and form completed on or before April 30th.
Free Volunteer Food Safety Class: Register on Health PEI website for the class to be offered here at Trinity on Tuesday, May 13 from 6-9pm.