Nov 18, 2012 - 25th Sunday after Pentecost

Greetings
Worship

As some of you may have heard, the world is supposed to end next month because we are coming to the end of a 5,125 year cycle in the Mayan Long Count Calendar. End of time predictions have been common throughout Christian as well as Mayan history. Many “end of the world” dates have come and gone, including most recently May 12, 2011. But, there are a number of passages in Scripture that seem to point to an “end-time.” These passages are often referred to as “apocalyptic” which comes from a Greek word meaning to unveil or reveal. These passages tend to be in the form of prophecies, a word about the future that has been revealed or unveiled by God through the voice of the prophet. These have often been read by the Church as datable predictions of future events, readings that have been frequently proved wrong. So what do we do with apocalyptic literature? We will be looking at one passage on Sunday where the prophet is Jesus. We will also be hearing the words of Hannah, the mother of the prophet Samuel. Her prayer gives some insight into an understanding of God’s revelation.

From the Scriptures we will hear from the Letters: 1 Samuel 2: 1-10, and from the Gospels: Mark 13: 1-8

The story for all ages is “Metamorphosis”

The sermon title is “Labour”

Annual Stewardship Campaign

The Annual Stewardship Campaign comes to a close this Sunday. I hope you have received or picked up you Stewardship packages, if not please let the Church know, and we will make sure you get one. While the Campaign is ending our need for your support does not end. Please carefully consider the ways in which you can keep Spirit West alive and well. There will be Cake after church.

Sunday School

The lesson for this week is entitled "A Time for All Things" based on the Bible verse from Ecclesiastes 3:11 - God makes everything happen at the right time. The lesson involves using examples such as The Seasons to discuss how God makes the right time for things to happen. There will be craft activities to reinforce the lesson (and make it more fun).

Youth

The next Youth of Edmonton United event is the Inner-City Scavenger Hunt and Movie Night. This will be held on Saturday, November 24th from 3-9:30 pm. Meet at Robertson-Wesley United Church (10209- 123 St). Dress warmly and be prepared to walk. Please bring $5 for dinner. All youth are welcome! [See the poster on the notices table]

Hunger Games Foodraising

If you made a pledge to support the Hunger Games Foodraising, don’t forget we are now in November.

Important Dates and Youth Events (Y)

Wednesday, Nov. 21 - Book Study, 1:30 in the Lounge, “Conversations with God”

(Y) Saturday, Nov 24, Inner-City Scavenger Hunt and Movie Night, 3-9: 30 pm


Thanks for reading,

See you Sunday,

Larry


(Rev.) Larry K. Wright, CD, BA, MDiv
Minister
phone: 780-481-1406
spiritwest.minister@telus.net
website: spiritwest.org