Sunday, April 22, 2012 - Renewal Sunday and Earth Day

Happy Earth Day


This Sunday a couple of important things are happening. At Spirit West we are having a Renewal Sunday. We have invited all those who have been baptized here at Spirit along with their families to come on Sunday as we reflect on our Baptismal call to be the people of God in this world. After church there will be a luncheon for everyone where we will celebrate in particular those who have baptised here. (If you or your child(ren) were baptised here, and you did not get an invitation in the mail, please join us) This Sunday is also Earth Day, a day when we are called upon to reflect on the condition of the planet upon which we have been placed by God. So we need to think about what it means to be the people of God in the world and what is our relationship with the world, the planet where we are God’s people. The readings for this Sunday again point us to encounters with the risen Christ.

The readings are 1 John 3: 1-7, and Luke 24: 36-46.

I have titled the sermon: "Anything to Eat?"

I look forward to seeing you,

I also have a new email address at the church. If there is something regarding the church you want to contact me about you can email spiritwest.minister@telus.net

You can still contact the church at spiritw@telus.net and our website (with events calendar) is www.spiritwest.org

Larry Wright

As well, please note the Important Dates, Alberta Election and the Youth Event below. If you have any questions about any of the events, please contact the church.

Important Dates

• Sunday, April 29, 10:30 – Larry will be away this Sunday (He’s bell ringing at Robertson-Wesley). The Service will be led by Anne Dingwell.
• Saturday, May 5 – Hampton Community Craft Sale and Spirit West “New to You” Sale at the Church. Volunteers are needed to staff the “Chili Stand” snack counter.
• Friday, May 11 – Sunday, May 13 – Spirit West Spring Plant Sale Come and pick up your beautiful hanging baskets and spring plants. This event is a fundraiser for Sprit West.

Alberta Provincial Election
On election day, Monday, April 23, Spirit West United Church will be the site of Polling Stations 068 - 072.

Youth

Future Quest Program for Youth 14-17, Aug 4-18, 2012 at Queen's School of Religion, Kingston ON

For more information see the Pamphlet on the Info Table or http://www.queensu.ca/theology/leadership/futurequest/summer.html