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Holy Trinity News – September 2018
A new church year has begun with the very pressing reminder to take care of our precious earth! The
quiet sighs of moms can be heard everywhere as school has started up for the year!
Holy Trinity has had a busy summer once again, as we collected many backpacks and numerous school
supplies for the elementary and high school students who use the Brantford Food Bank. There is much
need!
It was wonderful for the church to be able to help facilitate a refugee family from Syria to come to
Canada. It took a few years, but they are now happily re-united with their extended family. They were
very grateful for all the items generously brought in for them. Three of our youth were able to go to the CLAY get-together (Canadian Lutheran and Anglican Youth)
National Youth Conference held this summer in Thunder Bay. What a wonderful event and a life
changing experience for them! We are looking forward to hearing their stories later this month.
If you are in the area and enjoy gardens, be sure to walk through The Doug Livingstone Meditative
Garden beside the church where there are always new treasures blooming. It is meant to be enjoyed by
all! A lot of camaraderie took place as we made pie dough, peeled and cut up apples for Apple Fest! The
Youth Group helped by putting together 100 pie boxes. The pies always sell out quickly; some people
prefer theirs frozen while others want theirs freshly baked and ready to devour! Early ON (formerly called Early Years) continued to meet throughout the summer this year in the church
basement. It is a fun learning experience for parents and caregivers to interact with their children ages birth to 6 years. Come and join us for our Harvest Thanksgiving on September 30 th at 10:00 am. All are welcome!
We will no longer be tracking mud and dirt into the church as we have a new paved parking lot complete
with marked parking spaces. It was a long time coming, but the results are much appreciated! Read More
Suicide Prevention Week
September 9th to 15th is Suicide Prevention Week. There are many who struggle with depression that
can lead to suicide in all sectors of our society. In particular there are high rates of suicide in some indigenous communities and among young adults. Please remember this week all who are affected by suicide – those struggling with depression, family members of those who have committed suicide, first responders and mental health specialists. Especially remember the suicide prevention workers from the national Anglican Church of Canada Indigenous Ministry office who work in First Nations communities. Too often there is silence about suicide and its effects. Sharing in prayer and being willing to talk about it may open new avenues for ministry and strengthening community ties that will help heal.
Apple Fest
Help is needed for:
Sept. 10 – Pastry Making at 1:30pm.
Sept. 11 – Crumb Topping Making at 9:30am
Sept. 13 – Apple Peeling
Sept. 14 – Pie Baking
On September 16th we hope to worship on the lawn. Please bring your lawn chair and dress for the weather.
Our new parking lot is Christened!
Thanks to the parking lot committee. Please come and check us out!
Splash Canyon VBS
Get ready to be soaked at Splash Canyon VBS! Life is full of thrills and spills!
At Splash Canyon, children will learn the good news that God is with us and keeps His promises to us on life’s wild ride! We will look into the Bible and hear the stories of Moses in the Nile River, Naaman’s healing in the Jordan River, Paul’s daring voyage on the Sea and Jesus’ baptism, learning how God keeps promises, is faithful and how Jesus gives us life and hope everyday… always!
Splash Canyon VBS starts July 16 to 19th from 9:00 to 11:30 for ages 5 to 12! If you know of any child who would be interested, please have them contact the church at 519-448-1851.
Thank you
Thank you to all who helped out with our parish picnic, although it was wet, it was joyous!
Thank you also to all who joined us in the heat at the Park for Canada Day! It was a lovely ecumenical service.
Parish Finances
As you are aware, one of the goals we set for ourselves when we passed our 2018 Mission and Ministry Plan at Vestry in February, we committed to provide quarterly financial updates. As part of that commitment, here are the April – June 2018 figures:
Budget: 22,000.00
Actual: 23,095.07
Great job family!
As we come into a typically low giving season please remember your church as you plan your holidays.
Pre-authorized giving forms are always available to make it easier to share your givings with the church even while you’re away.See a warden to obtain one.
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