Greetings,
Worship this Week
We have an interesting story in the Gospels this week. It is often know at the Parable of the Persistent Widow. It is the story of a widow’s quest for justice from a judge who “neither feared God nor had respect for people.” The story has always been taken as an exhortation to persistence in prayer, but I would like to look at it as a call to persistence in seeking justice. And, because we are often able to put ourselves into the parables, are we the widow or the judge?
The time
for all ages asks the question “How many times...?”
The readings are: Jeremiah31; 27-34 and Luke 18: 1-8
The readings are: Jeremiah31; 27-34 and Luke 18: 1-8
The Sermon
title is not very imaginative... “The Widow and the Judge”
Messy
Church
- Oct 19 -
The Loaves and Fishes
This
Saturday, Oct 19
starting at 4:00 pm. We will be sharing
the story of the “Loaves and Fishes”, where a child helps Jesus teach the
grown-ups a lesson. We then have some craft and play time. I am not
going to tell you what the crafts are, but some of them are MESSY. And
then we all sit down and share a yummy dinner together. This is not
something that adults just bring children to, this is an opportunity for adults
and children to play, learn and grow together. Come on out, and bring
your friends, it’s FUN!
Congregational Meeting – Sunday, Oct. 27, immediately after the worship
service. At this meeting, you will be given an update on the significant
events as well as the finances of the church. We will be electing a
Chair, a Secretary and a Treasurer to serve the congregation starting on Jan 1,
2014. We will also present the names of those who are willing to be
appointed as chairs of committees and serve as the Board for Spirit West for
the coming year. I have listed below those positions which will be vacant
and for which we have no nominations. In order to effectively function as
a congregation these positions must be filled. If you are interested in
volunteering for or knowing about any Board or Committee Position, please talk
to me or Daniel Robinson.
For Election (a critical need!!!)
Treasurer – advanced accounting skills not required, but
a comfort with numbers and bookkeeping are important. Carol Callas has
served faithfully and well as Treasurer for a number of years, but has
indicated that she will not stand for re-election. We need a Treasurer!
Give this your prayerful consideration.
For Appointment (also vital to the congregation!)
Chair of Stewardship – Dave Sutherland resigned from this position
in June due to changing work life. The Chair of Stewardship with the
Stewardship Committee (new members welcome) works with the Board and the
Treasurer to develop ways for the people of the congregation to share their
gifts (time, talent, treasure)
Fall Supper and Silent Auction – 5:30 pm, Sun, Nov. 3rd.
pm at the church. Come join us for a delicious meal of roast beef-on-a-bun,
baked beans, salads, veggies and mouth-watering desserts with wine &
beverages. After-dinner activities include rip-roaring silent auction.
Everyone Welcome! Tickets: $25.00/ adult, $60.00/ family or $15.00/youth..
See Janice Shields to purchase your tickets. A fund-raiser for the
church!
In
conjunction with the Fall Supper. A fund-raiser for the church! We need
donations of goods and /or services from you, your friends, families,
etc! Please take a letter (on the sign-up table) and approach local
businesses for donations of goods or services. All items must be
delivered to the church by Nov. 1. Please indicate the value of the item.
Guess
Who’s Coming to Dinner
– This fun, fun fund-raiser for the church will take place during the month of
November. This is a terrific time to enjoy a fabulous meal and to get to know
church friends a little better. Those who wish to host a dinner are asked to
contact Bill Callas at 780-481-2662 or Sheila Hoy at 780-960-3878 by Wednesday,
Oct. 16th. Hosts need to indicate the dates and times of their
dinners and the number of guests they will be hosting. If there is a theme for
the evening, this should also be provided. Guests will have the
opportunity on Oct. 20th to select where they will dine and to
provide any dietary restrictions. A free will offering, in envelopes,
will be collected by the host. A minimum offering of $25.00 per person is
suggested. Please plan on attending one of these sensational evening
parties.
Youth
Hallowe’en Dance – Riverbend United
October 26TH, 7:30-10:30
Riverbend United Church - 14907 45 AVEBRING $5 - WEAR A COSTUME - BRING A FRIEND - BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES
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 Saturday, Oct 19 – 8:00 am Men’s
Breakfast – Lower Hall. All Spirit West men (and/or their friends)
are welcome to attend ($10 toward food and Men’s Church Maintenance Fund)F Saturday, Oct 19 – 4:00 pm MESSY CHURCH (Loaves and Fishes)
F (Y) Saturday, Oct 26 – 7:30 pm HALLOWEEN DANCE (Riverbend United)
F Sunday Oct 27 – CONGREGATIONAL MEETING – after Church
F Sunday, Nov 3 – 5:30 pm FALL SUPPER and SILENT AUCTION (Loaves and Fishes)
Blessings,
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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