This Sunday is the Sunday before Halloween, which means it is also the Sunday before All Saints Day. The Scripture Readings are actually for All Saints Day. For the children I will be talking about what saints look like and with the adults I will be looking at whole Halloween/All Saints package – where it comes from, where the church has taken it, what do we do with it today.
From the Scriptures we will hear from the Revelation: Revelation 21: 1-6a, and from the Gospels: Matthew 5: 1-12
The story for all ages is “Have you ever seen a Saint?”
The sermon title is “Halloween and Halos”
Annual Stewardship Campaign
This Sunday also marks the start of the Annual Stewardship Campaign during which we will be highlighting ways in which you can support your church with your time, talents and treasure. Shortly you will be receiving by email and/or Canada Post your Stewardship Package, which will include the proposed Narrative Budget for 2013 and a Pledge Form. Please carefully consider the ways in which you can keep Spirit West alive and well.
Sunday School
This week we encourage children to wear their Halloween costumes. We will be having our own all-ages gathering. We will see who "Calmed the Storm" as we cook our own storm
Book Study
The book study “A Conversations with God” (an uncommon dialogue) Book 1 by Neale Donald Walsch, will continue each Wednesday at 1:30pm in the Lounge. If there is enough interest I will also offer an evening study. There are copies of this book at Chapters: Gateway, West Edmonton Mall, and Kingsway Mall. You may also check second hand book stores or Amazon. Please phone Anne Dingwell with enquiries. 780-244-9525.
Youth
The next Youth of Edmonton United event is the Hallowe’en Dance on Saturday, Oct 27, 7:30pm, hosted by Riverbend, but being held at Knox-Metropolitan (8307 109 St.). Check out Youth of Edmonton United on Facebook.
Movie Night
Friday, October 26, North Edmonton Cineplex, 14231-137 Ave.
To see CLOUD ATLAS at 6:40 P.M. Starring Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant, Ben Whishow & the list goes on.
“ An exploration of how the actions & consequences of individual lives impact one another throughout the past, the presence & the future. Action, mystery & romance weave dramatically through the story as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero & single act of kindness ripples centuries to inspire in the distance future.” All invited back to Marian’s after the show for refrreshments & socializing.(Beverages are provided. If you wish to bring some nibbles feel free to do so.) Sounds like this one will bring on a lively discussion. Directions available at the theatre from Marian.
Important Dates and Youth Events (Y)
- Friday, October 26 - Movie Night, North Edmonton Cineplex, 14231-137 Ave. to see CLOUD ATLAS at 6:40 P.M.
- Saturday, Oct 27, - Men’s Breakfast, 8:00 am, Lower Hall
- (Y) Saturday, October 27 – Halloween Dance. Knox-Metropolitan (8307 - 109 St.), 7:30pm $5/person
- Wednesday, Oct 31 – Book Study, 1:30 in the Lounge, “Conversations with God”
- Sunday, Nov. 4 – Rodeo Sunday and Communion
See you Sunday,
Larry
(Rev.) Larry K. Wright, CD, BA, MDiv
Minister
Spirit West United Church
phone: 780-481-1406
email: spiritwest.minister@telus.net
website: spiritwest.org
No comments:
Post a Comment