Greetings.
Worship
This Sunday I am straying from the Lectionary and substituting readings that are intended to highlight Mother’s Day. The first reading is from Proverbs, it has been called the “Ode to a Capable Wife.” It is a interesting portrayal of the role of a woman in society, one that seems difficult to emulate. It is certainly not one dimensional. The reading from the Gospel of Matthew is also a bit surprising. While Jesus is speaking he is given a message that his mother and brothers are outside waiting for him. (Today he would have received a text message). Given the place of honour Mary has throughout much of the Christian Church, Jesus’ response to the messenger seems almost rude. The clue to my choice of these two passages lies in the last verse of each.
This Sunday I am straying from the Lectionary and substituting readings that are intended to highlight Mother’s Day. The first reading is from Proverbs, it has been called the “Ode to a Capable Wife.” It is a interesting portrayal of the role of a woman in society, one that seems difficult to emulate. It is certainly not one dimensional. The reading from the Gospel of Matthew is also a bit surprising. While Jesus is speaking he is given a message that his mother and brothers are outside waiting for him. (Today he would have received a text message). Given the place of honour Mary has throughout much of the Christian Church, Jesus’ response to the messenger seems almost rude. The clue to my choice of these two passages lies in the last verse of each.
The Biblical stories we are going to hear
are Proverbs 31: 10-30, and Matthew 12: 46-50.
The Sermon title is a quote from the Gospel
reading: “Who is my Mother?”
Riverbend Youth Cantata
Come out to share and support the Riverbend youth in this
incredible achievement- once again an original script and score!
The show is called Let The Ocean Guide, and it is a Climate
Change Narrative (in the future) inspired by Noah's Ark and the earliest
stories of Genesis.
Dance, silhouette work, solo and ensemble singing, and RAP!
;-) Along with the acting!!!
Let the Ocean Guide, Saturday, May 11 at
7:30pm or Sunday, May 12 at 9:00 or 10:30am
Church Photo Directory (May 15 is now
available for photos, read on..)
If for some reason you could not make it
for the first photo sessions, there will be another opportunity to have your
photo taken. Norma is now taking bookings
for Wednesday, May 15. Appointments are available every 15 minutes
between 2:30 and 8:30. Call the church office.
The Spirit West Plant Sale
It’s a go! Now that spring appears to
have arrived it’s time to think about your gardens. Come to the Church on
Friday, May 17 from 1:00pm to 8:00pm, or on Saturday, May 18 from 9:00am to
8:00pm for bedding plants, hanging baskets, decorative planters, hanging
strawberries, tomatoes (all sizes) and bags of compost. On Saturday there
will be a barbeque to provide nourishment while you select your plants.
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
Important Dates and
Youth Events (Y)
Ø (Y) Riverbend Youth
Cantata – Let the Ocean Guide, Saturday, May 11 at 7:30pm or
Sunday, May 12 at 9:00 or 10:30am
Ø Saturday, May 11 -
Men’s Breakfast (this is a week earlier than usual because of the Plant Sale)
Ø Sunday, May 12 -
Mother’s Day
Ø Wednesday, May 15 –
photo session for pictorial directory
Ø Spirit West Plant
Sale, Friday, May 17 from 1:00 to 8:00pm, and Saturday, May 18 from
9:00am to 8:00pm
Ø Messy Church,
Saturday, June 1, 4:00 to 6:30pm.
Thank you for taking the time to read this,
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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