Greetings,
Sunday Worship
This Sunday is Transfiguration Sunday. Transfiguration has to do with change. Those of you who are Harry Potter fans will know of Transfiguration, turning birds into crystal goblets or rats into tea cups. But, surprise, surprise, the transfiguration that the Church looks at is different. The gospel reading describes an event in the life of Jesus and the disciples which the Church has named the Transfiguration (the Church has had a hard time using small words.) Jesus goes up a hill with a few of his followers and appears to change. Jesus followers are terrified and somewhat stunned by the change and by the accompanying sound and light show. Of course, being human, the disciples response to this amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience is to miss the point completely. We will look at this event, and the changes that took place in everyone present, and then look at where we are in that story and in our own story....
Sunday Worship
This Sunday is Transfiguration Sunday. Transfiguration has to do with change. Those of you who are Harry Potter fans will know of Transfiguration, turning birds into crystal goblets or rats into tea cups. But, surprise, surprise, the transfiguration that the Church looks at is different. The gospel reading describes an event in the life of Jesus and the disciples which the Church has named the Transfiguration (the Church has had a hard time using small words.) Jesus goes up a hill with a few of his followers and appears to change. Jesus followers are terrified and somewhat stunned by the change and by the accompanying sound and light show. Of course, being human, the disciples response to this amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience is to miss the point completely. We will look at this event, and the changes that took place in everyone present, and then look at where we are in that story and in our own story....
For the Story for all ages, we will looking at good times and asking the question “Can we stay, can we, can we...?.”
From the Scriptures we will hear are from the Law: Exodus 34: 29-35, and from the Gospels: Luke 9: 28-36
The reflection is, “It’s good to be here?”
Annual
Budget Meeting
Immediately
after the service we will have our Annual Budget Meeting to examine and
to pass our congregation’s budget for 2013. This is an important meeting
and everyone is encouraged to attend. To add to the encouragement, the
meeting will be followed by a...
Pancake
Lunch
In
anticipation of the Shrove Tuesday and the start of Lent, the men of Spirit
West will be providing a Pancake Lunch on Sunday following the Budget Meeting.
“Building
Bridges Between Faith Traditions”
On
Sunday February 10 the Edmonton Interfaith Centre will hold its third annual Multifaith
Concert featuring music, dance and chants from different traditions around
the world. Its volunteer awards, nicknamed IFFY’s by Mayor Mandel, will be
given this year Sofia Yaqub and Rabbi David
Kunin. The silent
auction items are looking great, and refreshments will be served. Popular young
entertainer Sean Sonego will be the Master of Ceremonies this year, as well as
singing what has become our theme song for the event, Johnny Reid’s classic “We
Can Change the World”. Prizes will be given to three young winners in the art
contest.
3
p.m. Royal Alberta
Museum 12845 – 102 Avenue
Tickets will be sold at the door: $20 for
members, senior & students; $25 otherwise.
Lenten Study
Starting on the February 6 from 1:30 to 3:00 pm, and again on February 12 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm there will be a Lenten Studies at the Church. We will be 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. There are also sign up sheets for both Studies.
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.
Spirit West News
Help Wanted: People who like to write! Our newsletter needs you! If you enjoy putting pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard, this is your opportunity. Please talk to Bonnie Skaalid about contributing to our newsletter. She is looking for those folks who would like to contribute articles (or write things about events that have occurred). Maybe you know of some new and interesting thing happening in the United Church, or have an idea that you'd like considered (like Messy Church, for example) Maybe you have some great Christian jokes or quotes kicking around that you could contribute. If you are interested, email Bonnie: bskaalid@shaw.ca
Important Dates and Youth Events (Y)
F Sun, Feb 10 – Transfiguration Sunday with Annual Budget Meeting
F Sun, Feb 10 – Pancake Lunch (after the Budget Meeting)
F Sun, Feb 10 – “Building Bridges Between Faith Traditions”, 3:00 pm, Royal Alberta Museum, 12845 – 102 Avenue
F Tuesday, Feb 12 – Lenten Study (evening edition) first meeting 7:00 pm
F Wednesday, Feb 13 – Ash Wednesday (Lent begins) There is no Ash Wednesday Service. Lenten Study (afternoon edition) 1:30 pm
F Sun, Feb 17 – First Sunday in Lent, the Sunday Service will include the Imposition of Ashes
F Sun, Feb 24 – Annual Congregational Meeting
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
God bless,
Larry
(Rev.)
Larry K. Wright, CD, BA, MDiv
MinisterSpirit West United Church
780-481-1406
Spiritwest.minister@telus.net
Spiritwest.org
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