January 25, 2015 - Third Sunday in Epiphany

Greetings

Sunday Worship

Again this Sunday, the readings focus on “call.”  The first reading comes from the book of Jonah.  Now most of us remember Jonah as the one who was swallowed by the whale (or big fish.)    Jonah was trying to run away from God, an action which apparently was neither smart or effective.  But, I am not sure how many of us remember or know what happened to Jonah after the whale incident.  God still wanted the original mission accomplished.  Sunday’s reading speaks to that.  We will also hear a brief passage recounting the call by Jesus to four who became disciples.

The readings for Sunday are Jonah 3: 1-10  and Mark 1: 43-51.   In the Time for all Ages will look talk about the fact that “Jonah had a job to do.” The Sermon is titled “Reluctant prophet”

The Job’s Daughters of the Edmonton area will be with us and taking part in the service.

Congregational Meetings

There will be a Congregational Budget Meeting on Sunday, February 8, 2015, immediately following the Service.  At this meeting we will approve the 2015 budget for Spirit West. 

The Congregational General Meeting will follow the Service on Sunday February 22, 2015.  At this meeting we will review the Annual Report and take any actions necessary to guide the work of our congregation for the coming year.

MESSY CHURCH

We hope to hold a Messy Church based on the story of Jonah within the next month or so.  Watch this space for more details.  If you are interested in helping with it please let me 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.

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

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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