June 1, 2014 - Easter 7

Greetings,

Sunday Worship

This Sunday is the last Sunday of the Easter Season.  The Scriptures focus on Jesus prayer for unity and protection for his disciples, and on his physical departure from among them. A passage in John’s Gospel just after Sunday’s reading gives us the Latin motto on the United Church crest.  What is unity when everyone seems to have different ideas about almost everything.  One of the scandals of the Church is how divided we are, why can’t we agree and get along.  My question is, “Why are there so many brands of coffee, it’s just a roasted bean?”

The Readings are Acts 1: 6-14 and John 17: 1-11.  The Sermon title is “Ut Omnes Unum Sint”

 Messy Church

Mark your calendars!   Messy Church is on Saturday, May 31 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.  Remember, Messy Church includes stories, games, crafts (some messy) and dinner for the whole family.  Our theme this time is Creation – God’s Wondrous World!  Share this with your friends and neighbours as well! 

Ante Meridiem Concert

The Ante Meridiem Choir with the Spirit West United Church Choir as guests will sing in concert on Sunday, June 1 at 7:30 pm.

Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door.  Contact the Spirit West office for tickets.

 Spirit West Prayer Chain

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 780-487-2851 or Bonnie Cannam at 780-444-2230.

 Dates to Remember    (Y) Youth of Edmonton United Event

Ø  Sat, May 31, 4:00 to 6:00 pm – Messy Church
Ø  Sun, Jun 1, 10:30 am – Sunday Service with Communion
Ø  Sun, Jun 1, 7:30 pm – Ante Meridiem Concert

This Week in the cycle of prayer of Edmonton Presbytery we pray for
Ø   Persons in Discernment, Candidates, Intended Candidates

Office Hours

Ø  Norma => 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Thursday
Ø  Larry => 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, Tuesday to Friday

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