Trinity Presbyterian Church - Winnipeg

Children’s Ministry – Feb 12 to Mar 4

Matt — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:10:46 +0000

Below you will find the themes for Children’ Ministry for February 2012.

Overall theme: The Ultimate Challenge

Visit here for more general information on Children’s Ministry

Week 1 (February 12) – Honour Those Who Are Overlooked.
This week we’re discovering what it looks like to show the highest degree of honor to others. We’re focusing this February on 1 and 2 Samuel and stories from the life of David. In week 1, we’re looking at how an unexpected young boy from out in the fields is chosen by God to be king (1 Samuel 16:1-13).

Week 2 (February 19) – Honour Others More than Yourself
This week we’re discovering that honour can also be shown between friends. In this Bible story, we’re introduced to the current king, Saul, and his son, Jonathan. These two may be related, but they have very different responses to David’s role in their lives and his rising popularity (1 Samuel 18:1-4 & 5-9). Saul is increasingly more concerned about his status and power.

Week 3 – (February 26) – Honour Those Who Are Over You
This week we’re discovering that it’s important to honour the people in charge of you. If you don’t and you choose to dishonour them, it usually doesn’t end well and people get hurt. Just ask King David’s son, Absalom. In today’s Bible story, Absalom thinks he’d make a better king and shows his thinking through his rebellion (2 Samuel 15:1-16a, 18:5-7, 15, 31-33).

Week 4 – (March 4) – Honour God in Front of Others
This week, we’re discovering another way to show honour is through worship. Are you a dancer? You know, one of those people who loves to get out in front of people and show off your fancy footwork? Or are you more likely to bust a quick move in your car or house when you don’t think anyone else is looking? In some cultures, dancing is a special way express honour to someone important.

This Sunday @ Trinity

Matt — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:16:14 +0000

Sunday, Feb 5th, 2012 590 University Cres.

Text & Theme:
Isaiah 40:21-31 speaks of the incredible majesty and unfathomable power and greatness of God. Sometimes we wonder how an all powerful, all loving God can let bad things happen, or can seem to be ignoring the problems we are facing. We get weighed down and worn out by life, while God sometimes seems quite absent. This text puts things into perspective, reminding us that God never gets tired, and does in fact walk with and strengthen those who wait for Him.

This Sunday we will be celebrating the Sacrament of Communion.

Trip to Malawi

Matt — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:13:11 +0000

A team of four people from Trinity are joining up with other Presbyterians from various places in Canada to visit Malawi, April 19 to May 6, 2012. This trip is part of what we are doing in Mission as a congregation and a wider denomination, sharing in the mission and ministry being done in partnership with the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian through Presbyterians Sharing and PWS&D.

On this mission trip we will have the opportunity to:

learn about life in Malawi and how faith weaves its way through everyday living
experience worship in the local language and customs
assist with programs for children and youth and see firsthand the difference that community development programs are making in the lives of people
share in the day-to-day life of a Malawian family through a home stay
explore community health, food security, and HIV & AIDS programs that are changing people’s lives

In addition to the wider mission trip we are hoping to visit some family members of one of our congregation members.

Trinity has supported projects in Malawi through PWS&D for the last 5 years, giving 5% of our general offerings.

The team members from Trinity are Matthew Brough, Conrad Schellenberg, Kella deWit and Erin Whittaker.

Your support
Our team needs your support. We need your prayers for the coordination and travel involved.
In addition, if anyone wants to financially support the team in going, it is greatly appreciated as the cost of the trip is $4,000 each. You can give through your offering envelope at Church by marking “Malawi Trip”. Or send in a donation to directly to the Church mailing address:

Church Mailing Address
162-2025 Corydon Ave., Suite #78
Winnipeg, MB, R3P 0N5

This Sunday @ Trinity

Matt — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:01:48 +0000

Jan 29, 10am. 590 University Cres.

Text & Theme: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Just what is this text about? Why should we care about food sacrificed to idols? This text may very well be about our own idols that we build up in our lives, those things that we put before God. But it also challenges us to consider whether we put our so called knowledge of God, or our own theology, before our love for others.

Canada Youth Info Night – Feb 12

Matt — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:26:20 +0000

Canada Youth is the Youth Conference of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, held every three years. Visit http://canadayouth.ca

Canada Youth 2012 Information Night: Youth (finishing grade 9-19 years old) and their parents are invited to St. James Presbyterian Church (1476 Portage Ave.) to learn about Canada Youth (CY) on Sunday, February 12, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Young people who are 18 and older are also invited to find out about the Youth Ministry Training Track and Mission Track of the CY event.

CY will be held at Brock University from July 3-8, and the theme is “On Fire,” based on Luke 24: 32: “Didn’t we feel on fire as he conversed with us…” (The Message). Come to find out what CY is all about from people who have gone to CY 2009, and to talk about bursaries, travel arrangements, and fundraising. If you went to CY 2009, we’d love to have you join us. Dessert will be served!

Questions? Check the web site http://canadayouth.ca or contact Judith Farris at cy2012manitoba@yahoo.ca or through St. James Church at 783-1133.

This Sunday @ Trinity

Matt — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:38:24 +0000

Jan 22, 10am. 590 University Cres.

Mark 1:14-20 describes the Jesus calling is first followers. He chose everyday fishermen, and changed their lives by telling them that they would fish for people. His first followers had an immediate response to Jesus. They left their fishing nest right where they were, they dropped everything, and followed Jesus. We’ll explore this reading to discover something about what it means to respond to Jesus by following him.

This Sunday Diana Stahl will be giving a presentation on her mission trip that she went on last year. Her school where she teaches has another mission trip coming up, where Diana will again be providing leadership. We want to pray for and encourage her in her work, and look forward to hearing about it this week.

This Sunday @ Trinity

Matt — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:33:41 +0000

Sunday, Jan 15 590 University Cres.

In 1 Samuel 3:1-10 we read about the boy Samuel being called by God, but he doesn’t recognize his voice. How do we know when God is trying to tell us something? Does God “speak” to everyone? Does God still give visions? What happens when we think we’ve heard God but we don’t like what we’ve heard?

This Sunday @ Trinity

Matt — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:04:31 +0000

Sunday, Jan 8, 2012. 590 University Cres.

Why do we baptize people of all ages, even babies? Are other Churches wrong to not baptize infants? Why do we allow anyone who trusts in Jesus (even children!) to take communion? What is going on during the sacraments of baptism and communion? Why are they so important? We will look at Jesus’ own baptism as described in Mark 1:4-11 to try to grapple with some of these questions.

We will be sharing in the sacrament of Holy Communion this Sunday.

Children’s Ministry – Jan 8 to Feb 5

Matt — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:00:24 +0000

Below you will find the themes for Children’ Ministry for January 2012.

Visit here for more general information on Children’s Ministry

Week 1 Jan 8 – Self Control
This week, the biblical principle (Proverbs 25:28) we’re focusing on compares someone without self-control to a city with broken down walls—defenseless.
When the walls or fence around something important are broken down or have holes, they aren’t able to do their job and keep other things from taking over. In our monthly verse, the very beginning of James 1:19 begs us to pay attention and be quick to listen. Wisdom books like Proverbs and other verses seem to be God leaning down and showing us what we should do, so we don’t hurt ourselves and others.

Week 2 Jan 15 – Be Patient.
This week, the biblical principle we’re looking at is how it’s better to be patient than to fight (Proverbs 16:32). We have to use self-control instead of losing our temper. It’s hard to be patient when there’s something we really want right now. That’s why self-control is choosing to do what you should do, not what you want to do. All month we’re talking about listening to God’s wisdom so we can make the best choice for the future, instead of just reacting based on how we feel in the moment.

Week 3 Jan 22 – Choose Your Words Carefully
This week, we’ll focus on the hurt that’s caused when we use our words thoughtlessly—they can cut like a sword. We’ve all been guilty of this at one time or another. But the good news is that God says that wise people’s words can bring healing to a situation (Proverbs 12:18). So, the Bottom Line is: select your words carefully.

Week 4 Jan 29 – Know when to stop
This week, we’re talking about how important it is to (Bottom Line) know when to stop. Proverbs 25:16 clearly says we better be cautious or we’ll end up in a mess. We will find out what the Bible teaches us about just getting enough and knowing when to stop.

Week 5 Feb 5 – Our thoughts lead to actions
We’re finishing this month on self-control by talking through the biblical principle in Philippians 4:8 of watching what you think about. Whatever we focus on most will take over and fill our minds. Sometimes one or two negative things might even stand out and stick more than all the other positive things going on.

Christmas Party

Holly — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:19:46 +0000

December 16th

- Christmas Party 7:00pm-9:30pm
- 590 University Cres- Trinity Presbyterian Church
  - Bring your favorite festive treat, a $5.00 wrapped gift for a gift exchange and don’t forget to dress festive. to RSVP or if you have any questions talk or call to Holly. Hope to see you there.