February 19, 2012 - Transfiguration Sunday with Baptism

Greetings,
This Sunday is Transfiguration Sunday.  It is also the last Sunday before Lent starts.  (Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on Feb. 22.)  Transfiguration is the word used to describe an experience that three of the disciples had with Jesus on a mountain top.  We will be reading Mark'saccount.  It was such an overwhelming experience for the disciples that Peter (Saint Peter, the Rock) did not know what to say.  Even Mark has a bit of trouble describing the experience.  But sometimes that's the way it is with experiences of the Divine, we don't know what to say.  We'll look at Peter's experience and see what happened.  We will also be celebrating the Baptism of Austyn Marie.

The readings are 2 Corinthians 4: 3-6 and Mark 9: 2-10
I've titled my Sermon: "He did not know what to say!"

I will be offering a Study on the Gospel of Mark on Tuesday evenings in Lent.  The first session will be Tuesday, Feb 21 at 7:00 pm atthe Church.  I am offering this because I think Bible Study in Lent is a great discipline, and I think the Gospel of Mark is a great book to look at.  It is considered to be the oldest of the Gospels.  It is the shortest.  And there are a number of other features which make this Gospel interesting.  We will look at questions such as "What is a Gospel?","Who was Mark?", "What was Mark'sworld like?" and many more.  If you are interested let me know, or just show up as you can.

Check out the Important Dates below.  If there are events or activities listed that interest you, but you need more information, please call the church (780-481-1406) or email.

See you Sunday,

Larry Wright

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Important Dates
 Tuesday, 21 February, 7:00 pm- The Gospel of Mark This will be the first session of the Lenten Bible Study and will be at the Church 

Sunday, 26 February, after Church - Annual Congregational Meeting and Potluck   (This is also the First Sunday in Lent)

Saturday, 10 March, 7:00 pm - Family Games Night
Come to our fun night. Come one, come all, all ages, all stages.
Play Jerusalem Jeopardy, Prophet Pictionary and Christmas Charades. Participate in our Wii bowling tournament, or bend your ear with “Name that Hymn”! 
Play a game of skill, enter our karaoke or comedy contests, or act out a family or a group skit for us. All are welcome!
Please come and bring your friends too!
Contact the office at 780-481-1406 for more information.