Thursday, June 5, 2014

June 8, 2014 - Pentecost


Greetings,

Before I start into the info for Sunday, I just want to say a big thank you to those involved in the recent Messy Church and the Ante Meridiem Concert.  Both required a lot of work, but were tremendously successful.  I hope you check out our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/SpirtWestUnitedChurch ) for pictures of last Saturday’s Messy Church.  And because of the success of the concert, we may see more of Ante Meridiem in the future.

Sunday Worship and Family BBQ
This Sunday is Pentecost, the feast of the coming of the Holy Spirit.  It is often viewed as the Birthday of the Church.  It was the occasion when the followers of Jesus received the “power” to do what they had be commissioned to do.  We believe that the Holy Spirit is still at work in the Church, but rushing winds and tongues of fire are a bit rare in your average United Church.  So what does the work of the Spirit look like today?  Are we using the gifts Paul talks about in his first letter to the church at Corinth?  This is also the Sunday just prior to the 89th Anniversary of the formation of the United Church of Canada (actual date: June 10, 1925), so we will be marking that event as well.  And just to make it even more interesting, this Sunday marks the conclusion of the Sunday School Program (until the fall).  There will be some presentations by Edina.  And there will be CAKE.  The Service will be followed by a Family BBQ, so come on out and bring the whole family!

The Readings are Acts 2: 1-21 and 1 Corinthians 12: 3b-13.  The Sermon title is “Our women see visions, our men clear their eyes”

Men’s Breakfast
There will be a Men’s Breakfast on 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.  More information will follow,  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.

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  Sun, Jun 8, 10:30 am – Sunday Service and Family BBQ
Ø  Sat, Jun 21, 8:00 am – Men’s Breakfast, Lower Hall
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   Education Centres: Naramata, BC / Calling Lakes Centre, SK

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.org

 

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