June 22, 2014 - Pentecost 2 - Aboriginal Sunday

Greetings,

Sunday Worship

When I looked at my United Church Calendar for this Sunday, I noticed that it was named as Aboriginal Sunday.  Saturday is Aboriginal Day.  The United Church and its predecessors have had a very mixed history with regard to the First Nations of this country.  The Truth and Reconciliation Commission made headlines, but has come and gone.  We are all still here together, aboriginal and non-aboriginal.  In light of God’s call to healing and reconciliation, what is your vision, what is our vision for truth and reconciliation among all the people who now inhabit these places we now call Edmonton, or Alberta, or Canada.

The Readings are Isaiah 11:1-9 and Matthew 5: 21-25.  The Sermon title is “Reconciliation”

Men’s Breakfast

There will be a Men’s Breakfast this Saturday morning, June 21 at 8:00 am in the Lower Hall. Each man usually contributes $10 to cover the cost of the food and to build up the Men’s Breakfast Maintenance Fund.  All men are welcome to attend.

Women’s Group Supper Meeting

The women of Spirit West are gathering for a Supper Meeting on Monday, June 23 at 6:30 pm in the Lower Hall.  All women welcome!

Garage Sale

Saturday, July 5, Spirit West will be holding a Community Garage Sale.  Book tables in advance for $25 or donate items to the Church Table.  Donations for the Church Table will be accepted starting now.  All items except clothing are welcome.  So far, we have had very limited response.  If you have been thinking of renting a Table please let Norma in the Church Office know as soon as possible.

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 T. at 780-487-2851 or Bonnie C. at 780-444-2230.

 Dates to Remember    (Y) Youth of Edmonton United Event

Ø  Sat, Jun 21, 8:00 am – Men’s Breakfast, Lower Hall
Ø  Sunday, Jun 22, 10:30 am – Sunday Worship
Ø  Mon, Jun 23, 6:30 pm – Women’s Group Supper Meeting, Lower Hall
Ø  Sat, July 5 - Community Garage Sale

This Week in the cycle of prayer of Edmonton Presbytery we pray for

Ø   Renewing and safe summer for all

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

Vacation

Ø  Larry => June 27 to July 1 inclusive

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