November 9, 2014 - Pentecost 22 - Remembrance Day

 

Greetings,

Sunday Worship

This Sunday is Remembrance Sunday and also Holy Communion. On Remembrance Day and in Communion, we are called to remember.  On Remembrance Day we in Canada are called to reflect on the terrible cost that has been paid in the past in order to safe guard the freedoms we enjoy as a society.  At the Communion Table, Christ calls us to remember that his life was given up for us and for a new vision of our relationship with God.  “Do this in remembrance of me.”  We are called to remember and to live out the vision of a world where love triumphs over hatred, good triumphs over evil, and life triumphs over death.  We are called to be the body of Christ, his hands and feet in this world.  For the sermon I am going to be reflecting on this call to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world, with reference to the role of the military chaplain, including some of my own experiences.

 The readings for Sunday are,  Ephesians 6: 10-17 and John 15: 9-13.  The Time for All Ages Story is “I don’t remember” and the Sermon title is “We are your hands and feet, O Christ”

COMING EVENTS

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

Join us in using cunning stealth and covert organization, to surprise our phenomenal Spirit West chefs.  Only at the ring of their doorbell, should they discover who will join them for dinner on their chosen night of gastronomical delights!! This fund-raiser for the church will take place during the month of November! It is a terrific time to enjoy a fabulous meal and fellowship.  Guests have the opportunity on Sunday to select where you will dine and to provide any dietary restrictions to the conveners (who will secretly pass on the information to the hosts).  A free will offering, in envelopes provided, will be collected by the host.  A minimum offering of $25.00 per person is suggested.  Please plan on attending one of these sensational evening parties and generously support our church.

Wednesday Study Group – Not a Silent Night

The Wednesday Study Group has started.  We will be meeting for the next four Wednesdays at 1:30 pm, looking at the book Not a Silent Night – Mary looks back to Bethlehem.  For those who are part of the study, please remember to read chapter 2, “The Piercing of Mary’s Soul” for our next gathering.

LADIES’ GROUP ANNUAL CROISSANT AND CINNAMON BUN SALE

The order form for the Women's Group Croissant and Cinnamon Bun Sale is available on the back table today.  Orders need to be to Diane Ludlow (444-0284) or Carol Callas by Monday, Nov 16.  Orders will be packaged at the church and available for pick up on Wed, Nov 26^th after 3 pm.  If you are unable to pick them up on that date, please advise us when placing your order.  Please make cheques payable to Spirit West United Church Ladies Group.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING – NOV 16

The Spirit West Official Board and Committees

At the Congregational Meeting after the Service on Sunday, Nov. 16, we will be electing and confirming those who will serve on the Official Board of Spirit West United Church.  

For the Elective positions, (Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and Presbytery Representative) we have had people come forward to let their names stand.  We also try to elect a Vice-chair, who serves as chair of the Operations Committee and is willing to subsequently offer their name as chair.  But the majority of our Church Board is composed of those who represent as chairs/coordinators the various committees that do the work of our church day to day.  While we have had little trouble in getting people to do the work in committee, finding those who will serve as chairs/coordinators has been very difficult. Below is a list of the offices and committees, with the names of the people who are willing to be (or continue as) chair/coordinator for 2015.  You will note that there are significant vacancies, though one person did come forward to offer their name for Outreach Coordinator.

Chair of the Board – Gerry Maciejko

Vice Chair/Operations - no nominee for 2015
Secretary – Norma Balcombe
Treasurer – Marjorie Hewitt
Presbytery Representative – Edina Tillotson

The committees of our Board are:
Community Care - no nominee for 2015
Operations/Board Vice-Chair - no nominee for 2015
Stewardship - no nominee for 2015
Outreach – Doreen Olynyk
Communications – Bonnie Skaalid
Faith Formation and Education – Anne Dingwell and Edina Tillotson
Membership and Hospitality – Bill Callas
Ministry and Personnel – John Punko
Worship – Margaret Benson. 

People are needed for these committees.  If you are currently not on the Board or a committee, please give your prayerful consideration to how you can share your gifts and talents in the congregation.

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.


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

Remember to check us out on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/SpirtWestUnitedChurch

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