January 19, 2014 - 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

Hello everyone,

I am still here.

Worship  

This Sunday we continue to follow Jesus as he begins his earthly ministry.  The gospel records the “picking’ of the first disciples.  One point that should be noted is that when the men who will become disciples start to follow Jesus, he asks them, “What are you looking for?”  It is a good question for all of us.  As people who have made some commitment to Christ, what are we looking for?  What are you looking for?

The scripture readings come from the Prophets and Gospels:  Isaiah 49: 1-7 and John 1:29-42.

Men’s Breakfast

This Saturday, Jan 18 is Men’s Breakfast.  All men associated with Spirit West (and their friends) are welcome to attend.  The men meet at 8:00 am in the Lower Hall and usually throw in $10 each to cover the food and to build up the “Men’s Breakfast Maintenance Fund” which is used to fund small maintenance jobs around the church.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

If you happen to be near the City Hall at noon tomorrow (Friday), stop by to join the Mayor and religious leaders from Edmonton as they open the Celebrating our Faiths display.  The display will highlight the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.  A Reception will follow.

A City-wide Ecumenical Prayer Service to mark the end of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be held Sunday, January 26 2014, 7:00 pm at St. Matthias Anglican Church (6210-188 Street, our neighbour on the other side of the Henday).  A Reception will follow.  The Service is hosted by the Edmonton and District Council of Churches.

 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  Friday, Jan 17, - Noon, Celebrating our Faiths – City Room, Edmonton City Hall
F  Saturday, Jan 18, - 8:00 am, Men’s Breakfast – Lower Hall
F  Sunday, Jan 19 – 10:30 am, Sunday Service with Baptism – Start of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
F  Sunday, Jan 19 – 7:00 pm, Ecumenical Prayer Service –  St. Matthias Anglican Church 6210-188 Street - Close of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
F  Wednesday, Jan. 29 – 7:00 pm, Board Meeting

 Hope to see you Sunday,

 Larry
 

(Rev.) Larry K. Wright, CD, BA, MDiv

Minister
Spirit West United Church
780-481-1406

Spiritwest.minister@telus.net

Spiritwest.org