This Sunday we welcome Lay Minister Pamela Day who will lead Service of the Word.

Rev. Susan Hermanson:

Rev. Susan will be away for the next weeks. She is recuperating from surgery on her foot. We Wish her a speedy recovery.

A huge thank you to the diligent workers who did a super job sprucing up the Sunday School room!

A memorial service will be held at Trinity tomorrow at 1:00pm for John Illman. John and Jean were very active in the church before they moved to Victoria. For more info see:
https://www.albernivalleynews.com/obituaries/william-john-john-illman-8163287

Trinity Web Page - lots of information attrinityportalberni.ca Michelle updates this regularly. Thank you, Michelle!

BC ELCIC Synod - https://bcsynod.org

BC Anglican website - https://bc.anglican.ca.

- The Diocese is putting on a series of sessions for affected Council members called Learning Hub. You can register here if you are interested.
https://www.bc.anglican.ca/events/parish-learning-hub/2025-09-29

Tuesday Prayer Group - this group will be on hiatus until September.

Prayer Chain

The prayer chain is a group of people from this parish willing to pray for other people. If you have a prayer request or would like to become part of the prayer chain please speak to Jennifer. All prayer requests are kept confidential. Jennifer’s contact info: jenniferlennox@hotmail.com,  phone: 250.732.8801

A number of people from the church are in hospital, or recovering. Please keep our church family in your prayers.

Please note:

-Music: If you would like to offer special music, please talk to David, Pamela, or Nathan.

Wednesday Morning Communion -  Mid-week communion service at St. Mark’s in Qualicum.

 

Pamela sends these reminders:

1. the August Schedules are posted in the church in the usual places.
2. Hold the Date!  August 31st for a Parish meeting after church to discuss the material on the future that has been presented over the last four weeks.  A light lunch will be served.
3. September 14th Welcome-Back event watch for more details in the coming weeks.
4. There will be a Family Friendly Emergency Gathering in the hall on October 15th.  It is an opportunity for the agencies in town who provide emergency support to present information about their services.  More information about time and details closer to the date. If you would like to join the Trinity Emergency Gathering Centre Team, please let Pamela know.

Community Cupboard: There will be an update in regards to the grant we received soon.  

Kitchen Workers Please help in the kitchen as you can, or bring goodies for coffee time after the service. The schedule is posted in the kitchen.

If you have an item to add to the weekly announcements, please send it to me by Thursday.  

Geerry

apiary2@gmail.com

778-419-0554

August Worship Schedule:

August 10 - Pamela -  Service of the Word

August 17 - Rev. Mona Smart - Eucharist

August 24 - Julie-  Service of the Word

August 31 - Rev. Mona Smart - Eucharist