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2019 Annual Report

CONGREGATIONAL LIFE MINISTRY

“Feed my lambs … Take care of my sheep”
John 21:15b, 16b

2019 kept the Congregational Life Ministry very busy!

We began the year with a Robbie Burns Supper in January. This is always a favourite. Everyone enjoyed the
piper, our own Graeme Henderson, the kilts, the toasts and the haggis! The tenth Annual Curling Night on
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February 9 at the Thornhill Golf and Country Club was a wonderful evening. Following a delicious dinner, we
headed to the ice. This was a new and fun experience for many who attended. There were some fun “awards”
given to those who entertained the spectators best with their delivery, graceful slips and furious action with the
broom.

There was also a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner. 50 people attended and had breakfast for dinner!

At Easter we hosted breakfast following the Sunrise Service. Many members attended and the little ones
enjoyed an Easter Egg Hunt.

In May we held a Spring Fling fundraiser for musical instruments for the Trinity House Band. It was an amazing
night. The band played terrific dance music, and everyone was up dancing and enjoying themselves. It was a

huge success and so much fun!

Mid-June we hosted a Congregational BBQ following the Recognition Sunday service. This is always a well-
attended event.

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On June 23 we hosted the annual Canada Day Pancake Breakfast. It was great fun done up in Calgary Stampede
tradition. The meal was delicious, and the event was well attended by Trinity folks.

In October we hosted the Reformation Sunday Pancake Breakfast. We served 50 people and we all enjoyed
listening to our Director of Music Michael Gomiega speak about his inspiring experience at the Montreat Youth
Leadership Conference.

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A popular returning event in 2019 was the 100 Mile Dinner and Dessert Auction on November 16 . This was a
great success again. There were about 100 people in attendance (the most ever) and we had a fun putting
contest, a 50/50 draw and guess the number of candies in the paint can. The latter went very well until someone

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