Friday, October 5, 2012

Oct. 7, 2012 - Thanksgiving and World Wide Communion


Here is the weekly message from Spirit West.

 

See you Sunday,

Blessings,

Larry Wright

Worship

This is Thanksgiving and Worldwide Communion.  We all know what Thanksgiving is about (or do we?).  But what about World Communion?  In much of the Protestant tradition, Communion or the Lord’s Supper is not celebrated every Sunday as it is in some traditions.  The minister of a Presbyterian Church in the US started a movement to have the different Protestant churches in his community come to the Table together, if not in the same place, at least at the same time or same day.  This idea spread, so we can know that as we gather on Sunday, others will have and will be gathering at the Table.  This link gives a brief history and reflection on World Communion. http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/faith-and-values/civil-religion/christopher-keating/world-communion-sunday-draws-christians-to-one-table-one-bread/article_9592d7a0-eb0a-11e0-b374-001a4bcf6878.html

From the Scriptures we will hear from the Prophets: Joel 2: 21-27 and from the Gospels: Luke 12: 13-21

The sermon title, Ευχαριστώ, is the Greek work for Thanks and is also the word that gives us the English word Eucharist.  Thanksgiving and Communion are closely related.

 

Youth

The next Youth of Edmonton United event is the Hallowe’en Dance on Saturday, Oct 27, 7:30pm at a Church to be confirmed.  Check out  Youth of Edmonton United on Facebook.

 

Soul Circle

SOUL CIRCLE starts Oct. 19 at 1:30 in the lounge.  Bring an art or craft to work on.  Newcomers welcome.  Call Lou at 780-481-4991 for more info.


Important Dates and Youth Events (Y)

Sunday, October 7 – Thanksgiving and Worldwide Communion

 

Saturday, October 20 – Fall Supper and Silent Auction.  Starting at 5:30pm, $25/person, $60/family $15/student.  We are looking for donations of new goods and services from individuals or businesses for the Silent Auction. Folks can contact either Cathy or Dave.

 

(Y) Saturday, October 27 – Halloween Dance.  7:30pm $5/person

 

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