Trinity United Church Malton

Thank you to everyone who attended our Summer BBQ and last service before we close for the month of August.

In-person Sunday services will return tentatively on September 8th, depending on when the Khalsa Day parade is. Otherwise, we will attend on ZOOM and then return September 15th. Please check-in at www.trinitymalton.ca for more information.

Have a great summer and as Our Lord calls us to be "fishers" (Matthew 4:18-20), we pray that you are safe and your "haul" is plentiful!

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Malton Neighbourhood Services will be closed from Saturday, August 3rd to Monday, August 5th in observance of the Civic holiday weekend. We will reopen on Tuesday, August 6th.

📢 Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

We stand united against human trafficking. Together, let's raise awareness, support victims, and work towards a world where everyone is free from exploitation.

A Prayer for Emancipation Day

God of all people,
we come before you with our joy, our pain, our hope, and our gratitude.
We come before you to celebrate the gift of our beauty as Black people,
a beauty not only reflected in our skin but even more so in our hearts.
Thank you, Creator
for reminding us of your love for all people.

We commit to living in love in the face of aggression, oppression, prejudice, and hate.
We pray for our kindred all over the world for whom emancipation
is not reflected in their reality but remains a distant dream.

— From "Emancipation Day Service August 1" by Marie Claude Manga, Rev. Sadekie Lyttle-Forbes, Rev. Christopher St. G. Davis.

Emancipation Day is marked on August 1 across many of the countries of the former British Empire. Emancipation Day commemorates the date in 1834 when the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect for most British colonies, freeing enslaved children under the age of six and their descendants.

The first Sunday in August (this year, Sunday, August 4, 2024) is celebrated as Emancipation Sunday in The United Church of Canada. Lift up this day in your worship service! For more worship resources for Emancipation Sunday: https://united-church.ca/worship-special-days/emancipation-sunday

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The way to exultation is always through humiliation. If that principle was true for the Son of God, how much more is it true for His followers?

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The remnants of Hurricane Beryl are causing flooding and devastation for Nova Scotia residents.

Nova Scotia Emergency Management has reached out to our Samaritan's Purse Canadian Disaster Relief team as they are actively assessing the needs on the ground to understand the level of impact on residents.

“Samaritan’s Purse is on standby and ready to help in Nova Scotia,” said Keith Waara, acting director of our Canadian Disaster Relief ministry. “We are praying for everyone threatened or displaced by these disasters.”

Will you join us in praying for Canadians facing flooding?

Give to Canadian Disaster Relief: https://sampur.se/469YwtS

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In his previous life as a tax collector, Matthew had wronged Simon Peter and his family in many ways—we'd say "countless" ways, but Peter was actually keeping track. So this embrace didn't come easy. It took more than three seasons of following Jesus, but this is the moment where Peter finally stopped keeping score and forgave Matthew all of his "debts."

You can see this moment and all of Season 4, Episode Two now on Amazon Prime, Peacock, and "The Chosen" app.

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God,
In the face of destruction
that has the power to tear down home and threaten life we extend our hearts in prayer for the people in Jamaica and other Caribbean countries who are in Hurricane Beryl’s path.

We pray that your deep abiding love be felt by
those who fear, struggle and
help in times of crisis and uncertainty.

We pray for their safety and ask you to offer them comfort in these unimaginable times.

May they continued to be strengthened by your spirit and held in your love.

Amen

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Canada Day festivities @ Westwood Square
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Wishing our friends and neighbours, Malton Masjid, and Muslims around the world a happy Eid Mubarak!

The Sennacherib Prism, also known as the Taylor Prism, is an ancient Assyrian artifact that provides valuable historical and archaeological insights into the reign of King Sennacherib, who ruled the Neo-Assyrian Empire from 705 to 681 BC. The prism is named after the British archaeologist Colonel Robert Taylor, who acquired it in 1830 and later donated it to the British Museum in London, where it is currently housed.

The Sennacherib Prism is made of baked clay and measures about 38 centimeters (15 inches) in height. It is covered in cuneiform inscriptions, which were the written script of ancient Mesopotamia. The text on the prism primarily focuses on Sennacherib's military campaigns and conquests, particularly his invasion of the Kingdom of Judah and the siege of Jerusalem in 701 BC.

According to the prism, Sennacherib launched a campaign against various cities in Judah, including Lachish and Azekah, and ultimately laid siege to Jerusalem. The text describes how Sennacherib captured numerous cities and deported their inhabitants. However, the prism notably omits the conquest of Jerusalem, suggesting that Sennacherib did not achieve his desired outcome in the city.

The prism also provides insights into the grandeur of Sennacherib's empire, boasting of his vast wealth, architectural achievements, and the tribute he received from various conquered nations. It portrays Sennacherib as a powerful and victorious ruler, reinforcing his image of military might.

The Sennacherib Prism is a significant historical document because it corroborates and expands upon events mentioned in biblical accounts, specifically in the Books of Kings and Chronicles. It offers an invaluable perspective on the geopolitical landscape and military campaigns of the ancient Near East during the 8th century BC.

In addition to the Sennacherib Prism, other ancient artifacts and inscriptions, such as the Taylor Cylinder and the Jerusalem Prism, provide further information on Sennacherib's reign. Together, these sources contribute to our understanding of the Neo-Assyrian Empire and its interactions with neighboring kingdoms during this period.

'Bridgerton' Star Adjoa Andoh Embraces Her Christian Faith “Bridgerton” star Adjoa Andoh recently discussed the importance of the role faith has played in her life and how the church has been her “go-to space.”