Bulletin for Sunday, April 27, 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 27, 2025 Second after Easter
Service today A Call to Sabbath created for Camping Sunday Service ~ April 26, 2015 © 2015 The United Church of Canada/L’Église Unie du Canada. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial Share Alike Licence. To view a copy of this licence, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ca. Any copy must include this notice.
APPROACHING GOD
Prelude
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.
*Introit Hymn #661VU Come to My Heart vs1
Call to Worship: by Maya Landell—from Camping Sunday Service 2002
Leader: A space to learn and grow
ALL: one person brings up a plant
Leader: A space to try new things
ALL: one person brings up an archer’s bow or a paddle
Leader: A space to pass on our story
ALL: one person brings up a Bible
Leader: A space to connect with nature
ALL: one person brings up a campfire log
Leader: A space to forgive and forget
ALL: one person brings up a stick with a piece of white material tied to it as a peace flag
Leader: A space to be still and listen, A space to make new friends and build community
ALL: everyone is invited to bring their photos from camp
Leader: A space to connect with God
ALL: one person lights a candle
Leader: A space to just be welcome to worship
ALL: AMEN
*Hymn VU 382 Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Gathering Prayer:
by Karen Bridges and Shauna Gibbons—from Camping Sunday Service 2005
All: Creator God, we hear your wilderness cry from the depth of our souls and long to answer. We seek you out in the silence and beauty of nature, in the sound of the birds, the rustling trees, the lapping water, and the crunching of branches. Our eyes and ears are opened to your presence in the newness of day, the brisk air, and the colours of the sunrise. Be with us in this time of storytelling and memories, guiding us along the forest’s edge into oneness with you. May we follow faithfully the way of Jesus in this and all the paths of our lives. Amen.
Lord’s Prayer – spoken
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
Time for All ages: Rainstorm
by Karen Bridges and Shauna Gibbons—from Camping Sunday Service 2005
Hymn: MV 4 “All Who Are Thirsty”
Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 17:7–8, John 4:14
HYMN: VU 374 “Come and Find the Quiet Centre”
Reflection: Worship in a different way!
Excerpts from Adapted from “Called by Earth and Sky” by the Rev. Linda Tomlinson-Seebach, from the 2010 resource We Are Camp! United Church Camps and Congregations—Partners in Ministry.
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
*Hymn #MV 41 “O Beautiful Gaia”
Minute for Mission: Stewardship Team
Offertory prayer: written by Nancy Small
*Offertory Hymn VU 537 “Your Work, O God, Needs Many Hands”
Call to Prayer Hymn VU 400 “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”
Prayers of the People: Robyn Brown Hewitt—from Celebrate God’s Presence pg 526
One: Gracious God, you are so good to us….
sunrises and sunsets, wind and rain,
All: we give you thanks, O God.
One: For your gift of time and the cycle of nature….
for rest and recreation,
All: we give you thanks, O God.
One: For the dedication of countless people….
through their example at camp,
All: we give you thanks, O God.
One: For the blessings you make known to us ….
for the music and stories,
All: we give you thanks, O God.
One: Bless, O God, the ministry of camps and retreat centres,….
a ministry which is ours in Christ’s name.
All: Amen.
Announcements
*Closing Hymn # VU 884, You Shall Go Out With Joy
Commissioning and Benediction:
*Postlude Hymn: # VU 958 “Halle, Halle, Halle”
Copyright Credits for April 27th, 2025
Trinity United Church is licensed to reprint and livestream music under: OneLicense #A-727839 and/or CCLI License # 2229601.
Rev. Rachel will be away April 23-27. Rev. Elaine Palmer-Harding will be providing Pastoral Emergency can be contacted at 902-436-3099 or 902-954-1054.
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 20, 2025
Attendance: 126 Good Friday Count and 212 Sunday Worship (2 services)
Contributions: Envelopes 25 $1515.00 plus Loose Givings $256.00
PAR Givers 92 $8,636.00 (monthly)
E-transfers $1382.00 (monthly)
.The business office is open Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm www.TrinitySummerside.ca 902-436-3155
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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
Schedule for April 28 – May 4, 2025
Sunday
10:30am Sunday Service (in-person and live-streamed) led by Worship Team.
3:00 pm Summerside Community Choir Concert, $20/ticket at the door
7:00pm The Abbey
Monday
8:30am Church office is closed
Tuesday
Wednesday
8:00am Women’s Breakfast -Waterfront Café (Holland College)
8:00am Men’s Breakfast – Seashell Café (26152 Route 2)
9:00am Governance Team meeting – Boardroom
11:00am Staff meeting
1:00pm Home Communion with Rev. Rachel Campbell
7:00pm Men’s Mother Day Choir – Sanctuary
7:30pm Choir practice – Sanctuary
Thursday
9:30am Trinity Café – Sanctuary
11:00am Zooming the Lectionary
1:00pm Silvertones rehearsal in Sanctuary
Friday
1:00pm Private Rental Auditorium & Kitchen
Saturday
9:00am Private rental Auditorium & Kitchen
9:30am Private rental – Sanctuary
10:0am Trinity Art Group – Lower Level
Sunday
8:45am “Bible 101” with Rev Rachel Campbell
10:30am Sunday Service (in-person and live-streamed) led by Rev. Rachel Campbell (Junior Church and Junior Youth)
11:45am Christian Life and Growth Team meeting in Boardroom
7:00pm The Abbey
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.
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.
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 16, 2025 by 3:00pm. Letters of application may be submitted to the church office or by email to admin@trinitysummerside.ca.
Easter Change Challenge: THANK YOU! WE DID IT, WE BURST THE THERMOMETER! We gathered $2,048.20!
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.
Food Box Program: The next food donation blitz will be Saturday, May 10th 10am-1pm. 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.
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.
2025 Rev. Merrill J. MacLeod Memorial Scholarship! Apply now. This $750 scholarship is available to graduating Grade 12 students from Three Oaks High School who:Are actively involved in their church and community; Demonstrate Christian character; Have financial need; Are pursuing post-secondary education. Deadline to apply: May 30, 2025 (end of school day). Return applications to Student Services at Three Oaks High School. Link to full details & application is https://bit.ly/4j8Z6xp.
Mother’s Day Chorus Men’s Choir – Rehearsal on April 30th at 7:00 p.m – 7:30 for the Mother’s Day chorus – Any tenors and bass-voice types from the congregation are invited to join the special chorus to assist in leading worship on Mother’s Day May 11th, Let’s fill the choir loft to sing joyfully together for Mother’s Day/Family Sunday. Don’t bey shy, we know you are out there and this is a great time to see what church is like from the choir loft!!!!