September 2, 2012 - Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost with Communiom

Hi everyone,

The was much concern in the time of Jesus about what made a person “clean” or “unclean” before God.  Jesus was concerned that sometimes the rules about cleanliness were actually preventing people from truly following God.  Both the readings talk in one way or another about this concern.  Our current society seems equally obsessed with cleanliness, though not necessarily before God.  Does our unwillingness to get dirty hamper our efforts as God’s people in the world.  As Christians should we be more Martha Stewart or Mike Rowe?  We will also be sharing in the Sacrament of Holy Communion this Sunday.

From the Scriptures we will hear James 1:17-27 and Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

I have titled my Sermon, “Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness?”

 

General Council

For information on the what the General Council did and decided to do, go to www.gc41.ca

 Free Books

There are still books on the bookshelf at the back of the sanctuary.  They are free for the taking.  If you see something you like, it’s yours.  If you see something that you think should be in the church library set it aside.  I will leave them out for a few weeks and then what is left will probably be recycled and the shelf will find a home elsewhere in the church

See you Sunday,

Blessings,

Larry Wright

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


Important Dates

Sunday, September 9 – WELCOME BACK SUNDAY with Lunch and Sunday School and Group Information and Registration after the Service.

Sunday, September 16 – Baptism and Start of Sunday School Classes

Sunday, September 23, 10:30 – FIRE DRILL SUNDAY.  In response to recommendation from the Edmonton Fire Department, we will be having a Fire Drill at the end of the Service.  This will be a training fire drill so that we all know what to do.

Sunday, September 23, 7:00 pm – COVENANTING SERVICE for Rev. Larry Wright and Spirit West United Church.  This is the formal service that marks the pastoral relationship that began July 1.

Sunday, September 29 – BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS  Bring your pet(s) to church and give thanks for all God’s creation.  Those of you who have been here for this service in the past know what a wonderful time it is for all present.  If it is awkward to bring your pet(s), because it’s hard to move the 100 gallon aquarium or for any other reason, bring a picture of them.

 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. (Adults reading this should pass it on to the nearest youth)

Aug. 26, 2012 - Thirteenth after Pentecost with baptisms

Hi everyone,


I find the readings for this Sunday very interesting. In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul talks about putting on the whole armour of God. In the Gospel, the disciples are having difficulty following Jesus, both in physical terms and in terms of what he is saying. This combination of “armour” and “difficulty” reminded me immediately of my Basic Military Training. I know that most people’s minds would not necessarily go in that direction, but mine did. I share with you the connections I made our journey of faith

From the Scriptures we will hear Ephesians 6: 10-20 and John 6: 56-69 and we will sing a version of Psalm 84

I have titled my Sermon, “Basic Training”

General Council

For information on the what the General Council did and decided to do, go to www.gc41.ca

Free Books

There are still books on the bookshelf at the back of the sanctuary. They are free for the taking. If you see something you like, it’s yours. If you see something that you think should be in the church library set it aside. I will leave them out for a few weeks and then what is left will probably be recycled and the shelf will find a home elsewhere in the church

See you Sunday,

Blessings,

Larry Wright

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

Important Dates


Sunday, September 2 – Holy Communion

Sunday, September 9 – WELCOME SUNDAY with Sunday School Registration

Sunday, September 16 – Baptism

Sunday, September 23, 10:30 – FIRE DRILL SUNDAY. In response to recommendation from the Edmonton Fire Department, we will be having a Fire Drill at the end of the Service. This will be a training fire drill so that we all know what to do.

Sunday, September 23, 7:00 pm – Covenanting Service for Rev. Larry Wright and Spirit West United Church. This is the formal service that marks the pastoral relationship that began July 1.

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. (Adults reading this should pass it on to the nearest youth)

August 12, 2012 - Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

This Sunday Larry is on vacation. Anne Dingwell and Edina Tillotson will be leading us in worship. Larry is back on Tuesday, Aug. 14.


From the Scriptures we will hear 1 Corinthians 2: 1-5, Hebrews 11:1-7 and 1 John 5: 13-15

Anne has titled her Sermon, “Faith”

See you Sunday,

Norma Balcombe
Office Administrator

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

Important Dates

Sun, Aug 26 – Worship with Baptism

Mon, Aug 27 – Board Meeting

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. (Adults reading this should pass it on to the nearest youth)

August 5, 2012 - Tenth after Pentecost

This Sunday Larry is on vacation. Anne Dingwell and Edina Tillotson will be leading us in worship


From the Scriptures we will hear1 Kings 8:27-30, Psalm 139 and Luke 11:1-10

Anne has titled her Sermon, “Thy Will be Done”

See you Sunday,

Norma Balcombe
Office Administrator

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

Important Dates

Larry on holiday from July 23 – August 13.

Anne Dingwell will be taking the Services during this period. For other pastoral concerns, please call the church office

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. (Adults reading this should pass it on to the nearest 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