July 20, 2014 - Pentecost 6

Greetings,

 Sunday Worship

This Sunday we hear about journeying and finding God, or rather being found by God while on a journey.  We hear more about Jacob as he flees from Esau.  Using the some ideas from the Gathering magazine, I am going to try something a bit different for the sermon.  I will look at Jacob’s experience of being found by God, and I will invite you to consider your own life’s journey and times when you have been found by God.  You may have the opportunity to briefly share a story (but only if you want to.)

In the time for all ages, I will be looking at Pilgrimage – journeys to holy places.

The readings are: Genesis 28: 10-19a and Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43; and my sermon is entitled, “The House of God.”

 Children’s Activity Packs 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.  In the Activity Packs there will be colouring pages based on the Sunday’s Bible readings.  These can be taken home.

 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