TRINITY UNITED CHURCH New Glasgow, Nova Scotia “We are called to discover and share God’s presence.” March 27, 2016 Easter Sunday Gospel: John 20:1-18 Special Music: Risen on High - Kuperschmid Ave Verum Musical Guests: Don Cameron, cello Doris Hiltz, violin Al Fraser, viola Greeters: Vera & Fred Archibald Hosting: Sharon Elliott & Shawna Chenell Easy Worship: Carolyn MacNeil Sound: Bruce Fleming Today’s bulletin is sponsored in celebration of the 3 rd Birthday of Granddaughters Kate and Alexa Cormier by Janet & John George Forbes. Two of the Easter lilies in the sanctuary have been placed in loving memory of Jessie Allen by Al, Lynne & Bruce. TODAY: The congregation of First Presbyterian church invites the public to a reception from 12:00 – 2:00pm after church In the lower hall (James St). This is to celebrate Rev. Dr. Glen Matheson’s last service and retirement. Good wishes only please. Pictou Presbytery meets Tuesday, March 29 at Trinity. Best Stewardship Practices: How to Increase Congregational Giving! Rev. Roger Janes, Stewardship and Gifts officer for the Atlantic Region Anyone interested is welcome to attend this workshop Tuesday, March 29 3:00 - 5:00pm Trinity United Church Legacy Giving Workshop Pictou United Church welcomes Rev. Roger Janes Stewardship and Gifts officer for the Atlantic Region, United Church of Canada Saturday, April 2 10:00am - 2:00pm Following our 10 am service on April 3 rd , our congregation is invited to meet and welcome the AlMethyb family. We will share a light lunch to celebrate our spirit of community. The United Church Observer Presents: The Walrus Talks Spirituality will take place on Monday April 4 at 7pm EST (8pm AST ) in Toronto. With the approach of Easter, a vigorous discussion of spirituality in Canada today is especially topical. It will be live streamed and Canadians across the country will be watching. You can access the live stream by clicking on this link: http://ucobserver.org/walrustalks/. Trinity will be hosting a live viewing and you are welcome to join us. The entire event will run approximately 90 minutes from start to finish. If you are not available that night but are interested, the event in its entirety, as well as highlights of the event, will be available at www.ucobserver.org/walrustalks on or before Friday, April 15. Maritime Conference UCW Biennial Knox United Church, Brookfield, NS April 22 – 24 Workshops include: Photography, Move With ME, Fashions for Seniors, Crafts, Chair Yoga and Music There is information about this event in the office, if you are interested! YARD SALE MAY 6& 7th The Trinity Yard Sale will be held in the auditorium on Friday, May 6 from 6 to 8 pm and Saturday, May 7 from 8 to 11 am. Everyone is asked to save their “collectibles” for the sale . You can bring your items to the church auditorium on Thursday, May 5 or Friday, May 6 from 1 pm to 4 pm. For pick-up or for details, contact Ron McNutt at 902-755-4041 or Jim Sweet at 902-752-3453 (after April 8) Help is needed to set up tables and to price goods on Thursday, May 5 or Friday, May 6 from 1 pm to 4 pm and on Thursday evening from 7 to 9 pm. We would really appreciate your help. "If you truly hold a stone, you can feel the mountain it comes from." - unknown