Greetings,
Sunday Worship
The Gospels, the stories of Jesus are often called the Good News. However, from time to time we encounter stories that do not really seem to be entirely “good” news. The Gospel reading from Luke this Sunday is one of those passages. Jesus is reflecting on the reaction of the people around him to tragic deaths in the community. The community seems to be under the impression that these bad things happened to bad people. “They got what they deserved.” Jesus disputes that understanding, and suggests that the victims of the tragedies were no worse or better that anyone else, and that if everyone got what they deserved from God there would be very few if any left standing. Is that “good news? Jesus then goes on to tell a parable about a fig tree that hasn’t fruited in three years. The owner of the tree wants it cut down, but the gardener asks that the tree be given another year. The gardener says he will give the tree some extra care, but at the end of the year if that doesn’t work...
Sunday Worship
The Gospels, the stories of Jesus are often called the Good News. However, from time to time we encounter stories that do not really seem to be entirely “good” news. The Gospel reading from Luke this Sunday is one of those passages. Jesus is reflecting on the reaction of the people around him to tragic deaths in the community. The community seems to be under the impression that these bad things happened to bad people. “They got what they deserved.” Jesus disputes that understanding, and suggests that the victims of the tragedies were no worse or better that anyone else, and that if everyone got what they deserved from God there would be very few if any left standing. Is that “good news? Jesus then goes on to tell a parable about a fig tree that hasn’t fruited in three years. The owner of the tree wants it cut down, but the gardener asks that the tree be given another year. The gardener says he will give the tree some extra care, but at the end of the year if that doesn’t work...
In the time for the Story for all ages, we will be asking “What’s wrong with ...?”
From the Scriptures we will hear from Letters to Churches: 1 Corinthians 10: 1-13, and from the Gospels: Luke 13: 1-9.
The reflection is, “Owner, Gardener or Fig Tree”
Movie
Nite
March
1, 2013
- Movie: SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOKTheatre: SOUTH EDMONTON COMMON THEATRES Time: 7:00 PM
Join the Spirit West movie goers this Friday. All are welcome & feel free to bring friends. If you need a ride, please contact Marian @ 780 487 2851 & we will try to arrange one.
Following the movie you are invited back to Marian’s for light refreshments, discussion & socializing. For address, please, contact Marian or call church office at 780 481 1406. Beverages are provided. If you wish to bring some nibbles to share they are welcome.
Faith
Like Potatoes
Edina
Tillotson and the Education and Faith Formation Committee present the Move
Study, Faith Like Potatoes on Thursday, March 7, 1:00-4:00 pm at the
Tillotsons’. See Edina or phone the Church for information and
registration.
Lenten Study
Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:00 pm there is a Lenten Study at the Church. We are using the book “Diving Deeply – Daily Devotions for Lent” which is available from the UCRD (United Church online store - http://www.ucrdstore.ca ) for $12.95 for paperback and $7.95 for eBook. There is a copy of the book available to look at on Sunday.
Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:00 pm there is a Lenten Study at the Church. We are using the book “Diving Deeply – Daily Devotions for Lent” which is available from the UCRD (United Church online store - http://www.ucrdstore.ca ) for $12.95 for paperback and $7.95 for eBook. There is a copy of the book available to look at on Sunday.
Membership Class
This is an opportunity for adults or youth to prepare for
church membership, especially confirmation or baptism, or for anyone else who
would like to review the basics. Please contact Larry if you are interested. Once we know who is interested we will
set the dates and times.
Transfer
of Membership
Please let us know
if you are interested in transferring your church membership to Spirit West.
rEvolve
Concert
It
has been confirmed that rEvolve will play in concert at Spirit West
United Church on the evening of Sunday, April 14. Mark it on your
calendar and watch for more details.Important Dates and Youth Events (Y)
F Sunday, March 3 – Lent 3 with Holy Communion
F Wednesday, March 6
– Lenten Study 1:30 pm
F Saturday, March 9
– Family Fun Night, 7pm – expect a great time with activities such as “Name
that Hymn”, Bible Pictionary, Charades, Wii video games and lots of activities
for the kids.6 – Lenten Study 1:30 pm
F Sunday, March 9 –
Daylight Savings Time change – clocks jump ahead one hour at 2:00 am!
Looking
Ahead to Holy Week
F Thursday, March 28
– Maundy Thursday – A Seder for Christians (Pot-luck Supper and Service
combined)
F Friday, March 29 –
Good Friday – Service 10:30
F Sunday, March 31 –
Easter – Celebration of the Resurrection with Communion 10:30
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
God bless,
Larry
(Rev.)
Larry K. Wright, CD, BA, MDiv
Minister
Spirit
West United Church
780-481-1406
Spiritwest.org
