Trinity Church and Community News

13427-57 STR. Edmonton, AB 780-475-2662

November 16, 2014

October 2014 Collections and Donations

Oct. 5 Back to God Ministries $1,154 World Renew (various) $10,370

Oct. 12 Hope Mission $947 Voice of the Martyrs $350

Oct. 19 Trinity Youth - YC $902 Flower Fund $315

Oct. 26 Home Missions $1,203 Edm Christian School $300

Mosaic Center $2,780 Edm Food Bank $210

Misc. other causes $400

Local Budget $48,657

TOTAL $67,588

Below is a summary of our Budget expenses and donations for the month of October and year to date.

October Jan.- Oct. (10 months)

Actual Expenses $58,008 $458,479 (Includes Ministry Shares. Budget for 10 months = $482,461)

Donations/Revenue $50,441 $417,994 (Includes Budget and all Bldg Fund donations & fundraising.)

(shortfall) ($7,567) ($40,485) ...Wilco VandenBorn, Treasurer

TRINITY CHRISTMAS SOCIAL: The Fun-Raising Committee is having Trinity’s Christmas Social on Saturday, December 6th from 4:30– 7:30 p.m. It will be a time to socialize, eat and have great fun. We are planning on having an “Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest” so please put your creative skills into this project by either making one or purchasing one to win the prize! The evening will also include a silent and live auction and a “barrel” (grabbelton)for children to dig for a small prize. We are also hoping to test some auctioneering skills by having a “Best Auctioneer” contest. Please help by donating items for the auctions, small prize items for children 5 and under and over 5 for the "grabbelton" and/or bake table items. For food we ask that you take either a salad or dessert for 8 – 10 people and the Fun-Raising Committee will take care of the rest. The cost will be $15 per person, children 6 - 12 will be $10 each and children 5 and under will be free. We will be in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, November 23 for you to sign up and pay for this event. If you have any questions and/or able to volunteer for this event please contact one of the committee members.

BABY SHOWER: We would like to have a shower for Katie VanGinhoven (baby Jack) and Erin Visser (Baby Adam) on Tuesday,November 25at 7:00 in the fellowship hall. Come out for an evening of fellowship as we welcome these new members to our congregation! Please bring some food to share. Sign up online or talk to Carita Hofstede for more information. See you then!!

BIBLES FOR MISSIONS THRIFT STORE: Is located on Stony Plain Road and 152 St. We generate income for the Bible League of Canada to provide literacy training and distribute and place Bibles, while serving people locally with dignity and respect by demonstrating the love of Christ. We operate 6 days a week from 9:30 to 4:30 (closed Sundays and Holidays). Ourimmediate request is to have new volunteers join us, especially for Tuesday and Friday mornings. Please prayerfully consider joining this cause in a tangible way. Training will be provided.Contact Marian Fernhout at 780-634-0035, or email

GIFT CARDS: Christmas is coming. Remember to pick up your gift cards. We have many restaurants and stores to choose from. Here are just a few Toys r us, Boston Pizza, Londonderry Mall, Giant Tiger, Home Depot, Safeway, M&M Meats, Keg, Ben’s Meat, Old Navy...and so many more. See Hilda for a list of Merchants. Church benefits through a percentage from each card.

FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS & CAROLS FOR ADVENT & CHRISTMAS: Come join the University of Alberta Mixed Chorus under Director Robert De Frece with Handbell Ringers and organists Marnie Giesbrecht and Joachim Segger for their annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carol. Winspear Centre for Music on Monday December 1 at 7:30. Tickets $15:00 (plus service charge) Contact Winspear Box Office

STEVE BELL CONCERT: Pilgrimage....Join Steve Bell on a journey over the past 25 years. He will be in concert at Sherwood Park Alliance Church on Sunday December 7 at 7:00pm. Tickets available at Blessings, Inspirations and on line at www.stevebell.com

WORLD RENEW : Disaster Response Team Leader Opening: The Disaster Response Team of World Renew, an agency of the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) is recruiting for a Disaster Response Team Leader/Director, based in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. This position requires a master’s degree and is responsible for the disaster response strategies of World Renew and ensuring that World Renew continues to be a professional, high-quality, Christian disaster response and rehabilitation organization within the context of a bi-national and international disaster response architecture. Visit www.worldrenew.net/careers or www.crcna.org for more information. The successful candidate must currently be legally eligible to work in Canada. To apply, submit your current resume and a cover letter together in one (1) attachment clearly indicating your relevant skills and experience based on the position description, to . Application deadline is Nov. 6.

OPEN MISSIONS OPPORTUNITY IN MEXICO: Ministry Leaders in Mexico are expanding God’s kingdom. Now you have the opportunity to serve alongside these leaders and transform communities through the Gospel. If you or someone you know has a heart for grassroots ministry, visit www.crwm.org/serve

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