June 17, 2012 - Sunday School presentations and Family Picnic

In our world things are not always as they seem. Sometimes this can lead to amazing discoveries, but can also lead to confusion and disappointment. Throughout the Bible we are reminded that God’s perspective on the world is often radically different from the way we see the world. We are also cautioned that the way we look at the world can often determine how we see the world. Remember those optical illusions last week. When is barrier not a barrier? When is a Budget Bill not a Budget Bill? (I had to put that in). The Readings for Sunday include the story of the anointing of the boy shepherd David as future king of Israel, and Jesus’ parable of the mustard seed.


During the Service we will be celebrating the work of the Church School with presentations

From the Scriptures we will hear 1 Samuel 15:34 – 16:13 and Mark 4: 26-34

I have titled my Sermon, “A Weed in the Garden”

Remember, after church on Sunday we are having our Family Picnic, so pray for good weather and then join the fun. Bring lawn chairs and sun screen. (because the food is provided we are asking for $15 for a family and $5 for an individual)

See you Sunday,

Blessings,

Larry Wright

As well, please note the Important Dates and the Youth Events (I’ve added one) below. If you have any questions about any of the events, please contact the church.

Important Dates

Saturday, June 16, 8:00 am – Men’s Breakfast in the Lower hall, all men welcome.

Monday, June 18, 7:00 pm – Women’s Group Meeting: “Mandalas and their Relationship to Worship.” Create you very own mandala. For more information call Liane at 780-738-8870

Youth

Youth at Spirit West – Are you between the ages of 12 and 16 or between the ages of 17 and 19? Are you interested in getting together once a month as teens or young adults of Spirit West for fun, interaction, (the possibilities are not endless, but pretty broad)? If the answer is yes, I would like to start something in September. Email me at spiritwest.minister@telus.net with your name, age, level of interest and any ideas you have about what could be done.

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