Thursday, September 12, 2013

September 15, 2013 - Creation 2 in the season of Pentecost with baptisms


Hello everyone,

I want to start off with a big thank you to Edina and her crew for a wonderful Corn Roast last Sunday.  It was a lot of fun. 

There are pictures of the event on our Facebook page: ( https://www.facebook.com/SpirtWestUnitedChurch

Worship
This Sunday is about “Lost and found.”  In the Gospel, Jesus speaks about the dedication of two people in finding something that was lost.  We have a shepherd with a lost sheep, and a woman with a lost coin.    In Paul’s first letter to Timothy, we heard the words of someone who was lost, but now is found.  We will be celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism.

The Scripture Readings are: 1 Timothy 1: 12-17 and Luke 15: 1-10

The Sermon title is, “Seeking the Lost”

Sunday School  and Call for Teachers:  
We have started a new curriculum this year, “Seasons of the Spirit,” (great name) which should be great fun.  Our classes have been growing so we need extra help.  Also our children are growing and new members are joining so we need help.  Our children are our future.  Contact Dana at danielanddana@shaw.ca, 780-761-5028 or Edina at brepairs@shaw.ca or 780-481-3508 for more information.

 Seasons of the Spirit Curriculum Info Meeting
On Thursday, Sep 19 at 7:00 pm there will be a  Workshop to introduce “Seasons of the Spirit” to those who might teach, as well as other interested adults in the congregation.  

Youth Events
Youth of Edmonton United ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/151827391623815/ ) are starting to gear up for the year’s activities.  These are activities that are open to youth from across Edmonton Presbytery. The first event is a Harry Potter Progressive Dinner on Sep. 21.  If you or a youth in your household is interested in this or any of the other events, contact me spiritwest.minister@telus.net  or speak to Cathy Sutherland.

Blessing of the Animals, Sept. 29
In anticipation of the Feast of St. Francis, Spirit West will be celebrating its annual Blessing of the Animals during our morning worship.  Bring your pets (under positive control) to church and celebrate the gifts of God’s creation.  If your pet is not good in crowds, might be prone to eat other pets, or is perhaps hard to transport (a cow or llama for example), bring a photo with you.

Spirit West Prayer Chain
As many of you know, Spirit West has a Prayer Chain, a group of people who have committed to continue our prayers of concern from Sunday through the week.  To be part of this ministry, email your request to spiritwest.prayerchain@gmail.com .  You may also email a request for prayer to the same email address.

Dates to Remember    (Y) Youth of Edmonton United Event
F  Sunday, Sep 15 – 10:30 am, Sacrament of Baptism
F  Saturday, Sep 21 – 8:00 am,  Men’s Breakfast (lower hall)
F  (Y) Saturday, Sep 21 – 5:00 pm, Harry Potter Progressive Dinner (starting location to be determined)
F  Sunday, Sep 29 – 10:30 am, Blessing of the Animals
F  Sunday, Oct 6 –  10:30 am, World Communion Sunday
F  Sunday, Oct 13 –  10:30 am, Thanksgiving Sunday
F  Saturday, Oct 19 – MESSY CHURCH (Loaves and Fishes) watch for details

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Blessings,


 
Larry
 
(Rev.) Larry K. Wright, CD, BA, MDiv
Minister
Spirit West United Church
780-481-1406
Spiritwest.minister@telus.net
Spiritwest.org

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