Worship
In the Church Calendar, this Sunday, the Sunday after Pentecost, is called Trinity Sunday. This is the only “day” in the Church Calendar that does not remind us of an event in the life of Jesus, (Christmas, Easter), the early church (Pentecost) or the saints (St. Valentine, St. Patrick, All Saints). Trinity Sunday is named for a doctrine, a statement about how we understand God. Most of us probably know or have heard the traditional statement of the Trinity called the Trinitarian Formula: God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It seems relatively simple if a little confusing. But much ink and not a little blood have been spilled defending or challenging that statement. We will look at the Trinity, its expression and more.
In the Church Calendar, this Sunday, the Sunday after Pentecost, is called Trinity Sunday. This is the only “day” in the Church Calendar that does not remind us of an event in the life of Jesus, (Christmas, Easter), the early church (Pentecost) or the saints (St. Valentine, St. Patrick, All Saints). Trinity Sunday is named for a doctrine, a statement about how we understand God. Most of us probably know or have heard the traditional statement of the Trinity called the Trinitarian Formula: God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It seems relatively simple if a little confusing. But much ink and not a little blood have been spilled defending or challenging that statement. We will look at the Trinity, its expression and more.
The Biblical stories we are going to hear
are Proverbs 8: 1-4, 22-31, Psalm 8, and John 16: 12-15.
In the Time for All Ages we will learn that “God is so big...!”
I have called the Sermon, “God beyond
words.”
The Spirit West Plant Sale
A BIG thank you to all who helped with the
Plant Sale last weekend. In particular I would like to thank Margery
Wright and Bonnie Cannam who were determined that this would go ahead. It
was a great success. The gross sales for the weekend were $10,000.
By next week, after we have paid for the plants, the advertising and
miscellaneous expenses, I should be able to tell you what Spirit West gets to
keep.
Messy
Church:
Pilot – June 1st
Messy
Church is an innovative way to be the Church in a way that appeals to all ages,
particularly young families. It is an opportunity to experience the
stories of faith in a different way and time from the typical Sunday
morning. It is an experience of community time involving story and music,
a variety of “messy” hands-on crafts and activities, a celebration and
dinner. We will be piloting “Messy Church” on Saturday, June 1st at 4:00pm. Please spread the word to
others who might enjoy this experience. On June 1st we will
share the story of Noah in a number of ways. If you want to know more
about Messy Church, check our website www.spiritwest.org
Church
Picnic
The
Church Picnic is currently scheduled for June 9 after the worship
service. The picnic will be held outside, weather permitting. More
information will be available in the next few weeks.
Spirit
West Community Garage Sale
The Spirit West Community Garage Sale will
be held on Saturday, June 15th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Book
tables in advance for $25.00 or donate items to the church table. All
proceeds to go to paying down the mortgage.
Important Dates and
Youth Events (Y)
Ø Board Meeting,
Wednesday, May 29, 7:00 pmØ Membership Class, Thursday, May 30, 7:00 pm
Ø Faith Walk, Saturday, June 1, 10:00 am to noon a
Ø Messy Church, Saturday, June 1, 4:00 to 6:30pm.
Ø Church Picnic , Sunday, June 9
Ø Community Garage Sale, Saturday, June 15
Ø Men’s Breakfast, Saturday, June 15
Thank you for taking the time to read this,
Larry
