March 2, 2014 - Transfiguration Sunday

Hi everyone,

Larry suffered a setback on his road to recovery from his gall bladder operation.  He ended back in the Sturgeon Hospital on Wednesday where he was diagnosed as having pancreatitis. Hi pain is now under control and he is having tests to determine exactly what is wrong.  Larry still hopes to be at church this Sunday.

Worship  

Anne Dingwell and Edina Tillotson will lead us in worship this Sunday.  Communion will be served if Larry is at church and feeling up to it.

This Sunday is Transfiguration Sunday.

The scripture readings come from the Letters and the Gospels:  2 Peter 1:16-21 and Matthew 17:1-9

The Reflection is “Magic in the Mountains”

 Pancake Lunch

Our Men’s Group will be serving a free Pancake Lunch after the worship this Sunday.  Come join us and enjoy pancakes, sausages, coffee, tea and juice.  Gluten free pancakes will be available. Invite your neighbours and friends.  Everyone welcome!

Lent Study

This year we will follow the book “He Set His Face to Jerusalem” by Richard B. Wilke. The books can be ordered through the office and then paid for when they arrive. The study will run from March 19^th to April 30^th, Wednesday afternoons at 1:30.  The study will be led by Larry.  There will be a sign up sheet on the back table so please sign up as soon as possible.  The cost of the book is $10.00 plus shipping and handling. Please join us for this unique study comparing life today to yesterday.  If you have any questions please call Norma in the office 780-481-1406 or Edina at 780-481-3508.

Presbytery Oversight Visit

Following last night’s Board Meeting, it was confirmed that the Presbytery Oversight team will join us on March 26 at 6:00 pm.  As we get closer to that date, I will include here details about how you can be involved.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada – Alberta National Event

As some of you may know, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) which has been looking into the impact of the Residential Schools, will be holding its last National Event in Edmonton, March 27-30.  There are many ways to become involved.  Please ask me.  There are buttons “United for Reconciliation” available at the Church.  Donations will go to the Residential School Survivors Hospitality Fund.  This fund supports those witnesses who have to travel to Edmonton to present their stories to the Commission.

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.  If you would prefer to talk to someone, you can call Marian Tannahill at 780487-2851

 Dates to Remember    (Y) Youth of Edmonton United Event

F Sun, Mar 9 – Daylight Savings Time starts – move your clock ahead 1 hour!
F Tues, Mar 11 – Operations Meeting
F Sat, Mar 15 – Men’s Breakfast
F Wed, Mar 19 – Lenten Study Starts

Hope to see you Sunday,

Norma for

 Larry
 

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

Minister
Spirit West United Church
780-481-1406
Spiritwest.minister@telus.net
Spiritwest.org