Bulletin for Sunday, January 11, 2026
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January 11th, 2026 The Baptism of the Lord
APPROACHING GOD
Welcome (Corina Anderson)
Before anyone walked on this earth, the land and the waters were the Creator’s, and so they continue to be. Before we broke off into separate tribes, ethnicities, and nationalities, we were God’s children, and so we remain. We respectfully acknowledge that Trinity United Church, Summerside, worships on unceded Mi’kmaq territory. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Mi’kmaq People for their care of and teachings about our earth and our relations.
We ask God that you examine us, and know our hearts, test us and discover our thoughts and lead us into the commitment of reconciliation.
Preparation for Worship
Lighting of the Christ Candle: (Celebrate God’s Presence 28F007) Emma Ramsay
*Introit Hymn #3MV:“River” (vs 1)
*Call to Worship: (Celebrate God’s Presence 13A001)
One: We come, like Abraham, Sarah, and John the Baptist,
All: People with a vision.
One: We come, like Job, Thomas, and the Samaritan Woman,
All: People with questions.
One: We come, like Moses, Jeremiah, and Mary
All: people with self-doubts.
One: We come, like Joshua, Deborah, and Stephen
All: people with courage.
One: We come, like David, Mary Magdalene, and Paul
All: people with regrets.
One: We come, like Hagar and Uriah
All: people with wisdom from the margins.
One: We come, like Rebekah and Samuel
All: people with a part to play in the story of faith.
*Hymn #3MV:“River” (vs 2, 3, 4)
Gathering Prayer (Celebrate God’s Presence 0F002)
We feel your welcome, gracious God,
In this time of worship.
You welcome young and old,
All seeking peace,
And all brimming over with energy.
You welcome newcomers and long-time members;
All seeking a familiar expression of praise and prayer,
And all seeking a new celebration of faith.
You welcome us all, welcoming God.
radiance this day.
The Lord’s Prayer: sung (Linnea Good)
A Time For All Ages: Rev Rachel
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
Spark Bible Reading: Abraham and Sarah’s Visitors Pages 34 – 37 Read by Phoebe Swart
Children’s Hymn #157MV: “I Am a Child of God” (Vs 1, 5)
Hymn #99VU: “Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized”
Reflection: Corina Anderson
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
Hymn #644VU: “I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry”
Mission and Service Story
Faithful Reminders
Offertory Prayer (Celebrate God’s Presence 0R004)
Offertory Hymn #538VU: “For the Gift of Creation”
Call to Prayer #400VU: “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”
Prayers of the People
Hymn #626VU: “I Heard the Voice of Jesus”
Commissioning and Benediction: (Celebrate God’s Presence 0Y008)
Postlude Hymn #974VU: “Amen, Amen, Hallelujah, Amen”
Copyright Credits for January 11th, 2026
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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”
Corina Anderson, Student Minister (contact office)
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)
Rev Rachel is back from holidays but suffered an injury, a broken wrist. As well as working from the church office, she will be working at times from her home office. Contact with her or the church office remains the same. (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@trinity summerside,ca so that we can better assist and serve you. God Bless.
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, January 4th, 2026
Attendance: 92 Sunday Worship Service (no Junior Church/Youth)
Contributions: Envelopes 13 $ 500.00
Loose Givings $ 37.80
PAR Givers 90 $8,607.00 (monthly)
E-transfers $1887.00 (monthly)
Schedule for January 11 – 18, 2026
Sunday
9:30am Choir rehearsal in sanctuary
10:30am Worship service led by Corina Anderson, live-
streamed and online. Junior Church & Youth are back!
11:45am M&P & Council meeting in Auditorium
Monday
1:00pm Seniors Games in the Auditorium
Tuesday
3:00pm Faith in Action meeting in Auditorium
7:00pm Stewardship meeting in Boardroom and on zoom
Wednesday
8:00am Women’s Breakfast -Waterfront Café (Holland College)
8:00am Men’s Breakfast – Seashell Café (26152 Route 2)
11:00am Worship Team meeting – Boardroom and zoom
1:30pm UCW Meeting in Boardroom
4:00pm Property Team meeting in Boardroom
4:00pm Governance team meeting on zoom only
5:45pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal
7:00pm Trinity Choir Rehearsal
Thursday
9:00am Summerside Arts Group – Auditorium
1:00pm Silvertones Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary
Friday
Saturday
9:00am Trinity Arts Group – Auditorium
Sunday
10:30am Worship service led by Rev. Rachel Campbell, live-streamed and online. Junior Church & Youth
11:45am CL&G meeting in Auditorium
2026 Contribution Envelopes: If you are currently using the boxed envelopes, they are ready for pick up at the welcome area of the sanctuary or in the church office during regular hours. If you are signed up to PAR and previously agreed to increase your contribution in 2026, those increases have been submitted to the national office and will be in effect for January. If you wish to sign up for the PAR program, please contact Joyce in the office.
Team Chairs! Please confirm dates of your upcoming February meetings with Joyce in the office to be sure a room is booked and zoom link is provided if required. 902-436-3155 or admin@trinitysummerside.ca.
Baptism: Our next service of Holy Baptism will be February 15th. Please register by contacting the office before February 11th. admin@trinitysummerside.ca
Holy Communion: Our next Holy Communion service will be during the service on Sunday, February 15th. If you would like to register for Home Communion on February 18th, please reach out to Rev. Rachel by calling the office 902-436-3155 or email Rachel@trinitysummerside.ca.
Seniors: if you are an 80 + senior or know someone that is and would like to get a birthday card for your birthday please call or email the office with your name, birth date and address @ 902-436-3155 admin@trinitysummerside.ca
Food Box News: Your recycled bottles and cans to Don’s Bottle Exchange help support the food box program. We welcome donations of food anytime. Food box days return this week: Tuesdays from 10am-1pm and Thursdays from 12pm to 3pm. We are very short on reusable bags if you have any to donate!
Coldest Night of the Year: The Walking Robins are back with a 2026 Team for CNOY Summerside. We are walking on Feb 28th to support LifeHouse Summerside (a transitional house and shelter for women and children). Join our team! (Joyce can help you get signed up online). We will be campaigning hard in January and donations to support us can be dropped off at the Trinity Church Office Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or speak directly to a Team member and they will happily accept your donation for our Team.
Annual Reports: If you are a team chair, please forward your 2025 report to Joyce at admin@trinitysummerside.ca. The best format to use is Word, that way editing can be done to be sure font and size is correct. The deadline is January 31st. If you have any questions or would like the report from last year to use as a guideline, please reach out to Joyce. 902-436-3155.
Trinity Café: Thursdays in the Sanctuary from 9:30-10:30am. Starting FEB 12th (in person only), running to the end of May. Please bring your Bible, note book, Pen/Pencil, and tea/coffee with you to group. No prep work required! (Lenten study on Judas)
Week of Christian Unity: January 18 – 25th. Unity is a divine mandate at the core of our Christian identity, more than simply an ideal. It represents the essence of the Church’s calling –a call to reflect the harmonious oneness of our life in Christ amidst our diversity. Apostle Paul asserts in his letter to the Ephesians, “there is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling” (4:4). This Bible verse, chosen for this year, encapsulates the theological depth of Christian unity. Stay tuned for the 2026 in Summerside.