July 13, 2014 - Pentecost 5

Greetings,

I’m back.  Paul and I had a good but busy time in California.

Sunday Worship

This Sunday is all about choices – God’s choices and our choices.  We will learn a bit about Jacob, one of the great patriarchs of the Judaism, Christianity and Islam.  We learn that there was a dark side to Jacob and yet he was chosen by God to accomplish great things.  Hearing about young Jacob the trickster and manipulator can remind us that God doesn’t work only through perfection and strength.  And hearing the parable of the sower we are reminded that we sow the seeds of the Gospel message generously and let the ground produce what it can. 

In the time for all ages, I will be asking the question, “Who’s your favourite superhero?”

The readings are: Genesis 25: 19-34 and Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23; and my sermon is entitled, “Make good choices!”

Children in Church

Although there is no Sunday School Program during the summer, we do hope that you and your children still find the time to join us for worship on Sundays.  We will try to make the summer Services as “all age friendly” as possible.  But as a minister and father, I know that all people (and this includes adults and children) are different and we won’t hit the mark with everyone all the time.  For the kids who may become a bit bored or restless, we have activity packs available (ask a greeter.) These packs can be explored either in the sanctuary or in the lounge.  I am sorry we don’t have activity packs for the adults, maybe you can share with one of the children.

Garage Sale

The Garage Sale has been postponed until the fall.

 Canadian Anti Spam Legislation

At Spirit West, we have asked for your email address for the purpose of keeping you informed of the events and activities of our community.

Canada's new Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) came into effect on July 1st, 2014.  All organizations, including churches, are bound by it. The focus of the legislation is Commercial Electronic Messages (CEM) with a commercial intent to sell something. Exemptions are provided for charities (including churches) for fundraising activities and events:  "...messages sent by or on behalf of a registered charity as defined in subsection 248(1) of the Income Tax Act, that have the primary purposes of raising funds for the charity" will be exempt.  So, explicit fundraising (direct asks), as well as fundraising events such as turkey suppers and rummage sales, are exempt.

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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.

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

Ø   A renewing and safe summer for all

Office Hours

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

Vacations

Ø  Norma => July 31 – Aug 5
Ø  Larry => Aug 9 – Aug 26

Hope to see you on Sunday,

 

 Larry

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

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