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June 27, 2019 - Canada Day Sunday

6/27/2019

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Greetings,
 
I’m back!
 
This Sunday – Canada Sunday
This Sunday we will acknowledge the 152nd Anniversary of the Canadian Confederation.  I will be referencing two Scripture readings that are not part of the Common Lectionary or my Basis of Union Lectionary.  One of the readings is from Psalm 72.  The first eight verses of this Psalm have actually had a role in Canadian history, particularly verse 8.  Verse 8 reads in part (in the King James Version, the English translation in 1867) “He shall have dominion also from sea to sea.”  The seven verses that precede this give a vision of a nation/people ruled with justice and righteousness, a nation where there is defence of the cause of the poor, deliverance to the needy, and a crushing of the oppressor.  It is also a place where the mountains yield prosperity for the people. In 1867, there were those who saw this as a vision for this newly established country in what was called, by Europeans, British North America.  How have we done in relationship to that vision?  Where is there still work to be done?
 
CHILDREN IN WORSHIP
Although there is no Sunday School during the summer, children are still welcome to be present for worship.  To make things a bit easier, Activity Packs are available each Sunday at the Welcome Table.
  
SOCIAL MEDIA 101 (Social Media for Beginners)
Does the previous paragraph mean anything to you?  Are you among those people who hear words like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and SnapChat and think you are hearing a foreign language.  When some of your friends ask you to “friend them” are you confused?  Do you think you might be missing out when someone you know asks you if you have seen the post on Instagram of a mutual friend’s darling new grandchild?  Is sharing what your church is doing beyond Sunday (with pictures), something you might like to do?  If this might be you, help and hope is at hand.  Aly L. is offering a session on July 14 after the worship service to introduce members of the Sprit West congregation to the possibilities of Social Media.  Please signup if you are interested in attending the course or call the church office to register interest.

  
Your Favourite Hymn
Do you have a favourite hymn that you’d like to hear included in one of our worship services? Please let Bonnie C. know your choice and she will make sure it is sung within the month.
                      
A WAY TO CONTRIBUTE FINANCIALLY
You don’t have offering envelopes, you are not on PAR, and you don’t get to church as often as you would like, but you want to make a financial contribution to work of Spirit West, and receive a tax receipt.  Now you can!  Check out the online donation option on our website spiritwest.org and click on the Donate tab in the navigation bar.   
 

RIDE  TO CHURCH? 
From time to time we encounter people who would like to come to church at Spirit West, but are unable to because they do not have means of transportation.  Can you give a ride? If you would be willing to make yourself available to provide a ride to church please call the church office.  Do you need a ride? Would you like to come to church at Spirit West, but are unable to because you have no ride, please call the church office. (780-481-1406)

Spirit West Prayer Chain
The Spirit West Prayer Chain is 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 the church or call Edina T. at 780-481-3508

SPIRIT WEST ONLINE!
Our Website is at www.spiritwest.org .
Our  Facebook page is  https://www.facebook.com/SpirtWestUnitedChurch
On Instagram at spiritwestyeg


 Office hours 
-  Norma => 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Thursday
-  Larry => 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Tuesday to Friday


Larry
 (Rev.) Larry K. Wright, CD, BA, MDiv
Minister
Spirit West United Church
780-481-1406
Spiritwest.minister@telus.net
Spiritwest.org

 
 
 


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June 23, 2019 - Aboriginal Sunday

6/21/2019

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Greetings,
 Larry is on vacation and will return to lead worship on June 20..

 
This Sunday, we will be observing Aboriginal Sunday.  Rev. Neville Smith will lead the worship service.  Rev. Smith is a retired minister with 46 years of Ordained ministry that included 28 years as a United Church minister. His ministry encompassed the English and Dutch Caribbean, the Netherlands and Alberta and Ontario in Canada. His late spouse, the Rev. Joan Smith was a part of “Team Ministry" with him in various parts of the world. During the service, the message will be presented by Ron-Wayne Hoekstra.   RW is a fluent Dutch speaking, full blood adopted Mohawk within the Haudenasoune Iroquois Confederacy Six Nations on the Grand. RW is a member of the St. Paul’s UC in Edmonton and a member of the new Northern Spirit Region Executive within the new restructuring of  the United Church of Canada. RW has entitled his message “Which path will you take?”.
The Scripture readings for the service are Mathew 7: 13–15, Luke 10: 29-37 and Luke 24:13-35.  RW will also be referencing Acts 9: 1-19; 22: 3:16; 26: 12-20.

 
SPIRIT WEST COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE – June 21 – INDOORS!!!
Still on until 7:00 pm today!  Come and shop and keep dry!!

 
 SOCIAL MEDIA 101 (Social Media for Beginners)
Does the previous paragraph mean anything to you?  Are you among those people who hear words like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and SnapChat and think you are hearing a foreign language.  When some of your friends ask you to “friend them” are you confused?  Do you think you might be missing out when someone you know asks you if you have seen the post on Instagram of a mutual friend’s darling new grandchild?  Is sharing what your church is doing beyond Sunday (with pictures), something you might like to do?  If this might be you, help and hope is at hand.  Aly L. is offering a session on July 14 after the worship service to introduce members of the Sprit West congregation to the possibilities of Social Media.  Please signup if you are interested in attending the course or call the church office to register interest.

 
 Your Favourite Hymn
Do you have a favourite hymn that you’d like to hear included in one of our worship services? Please let Bonnie C. know your choice and she will make sure it is sung within the month.
                      
A WAY TO CONTRIBUTE FINANCIALLY
You don’t have offering envelopes, you are not on PAR, and you don’t get to church as often as you would like, but you want to make a financial contribution to work of Spirit West, and receive a tax receipt.  Now you can!  Check out the online donation option on our website spiritwest.org and click on the Donate tab in the navigation bar.   
 

 RIDE  TO CHURCH? 
From time to time we encounter people who would like to come to church at Spirit West, but are unable to because they do not have means of transportation.  Can you give a ride? If you would be willing to make yourself available to provide a ride to church please call the church office.  Do you need a ride? Would you like to come to church at Spirit West, but are unable to because you have no ride, please call the church office. (780-481-1406)
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Spirit West Prayer Chain
The Spirit West Prayer Chain is 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 the church or call Edina T. at 780-481-3508

SPIRIT WEST ONLINE!
Our Website is at www.spiritwest.org .
Our  Facebook page is  https://www.facebook.com/SpirtWestUnitedChurch
On Instagram at spiritwestyeg

 Office hours 
-  Norma => 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Thursday
-  Larry => 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Tuesday to Friday (on vacation from June 10 to 28 inclusive)

Norma for Larry
 (Rev.) Larry K. Wright, CD, BA, MDiv
Minister
Spirit West United Church
780-481-1406
Spiritwest.minister@telus.net
Spiritwest.org

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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June 13, 2019 - Trinity Sunday

6/13/2019

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Greetings,
 
Larry is on vacation and will return to lead worship on June 20..
 
This Sunday is Trinity SUNDAY .  Edina T. will be leading our worship service.  Her sermon title is “Trinity Again”.  During the Time for all Ages, we will be honouring fathers and the men in our lives.
The Scripture readings for the service are Genesis 1:26, Isaiah 6:8 and Matthew 28:19-20.

  
SPIRIT WEST COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE – June 20 & 21
While you are spring cleaning, please save quality, lightly used  items such as household appliances, china, glassware, toys, books, tools, etc. for our annual garage sale.  Donations are still being accepted at the church. Please, no clothing! If you need assistance in getting your items to the church, please call the office (780-481-1406) and we will arrange for someone to help you.  Volunteers are needed for arranging and pricing items, sales people and cashiers and for cleaning up after the sale.  Signup sheets are available now!

 
 SOCIAL MEDIA 101 (Social Media for Beginners)
Does the previous paragraph mean anything to you?  Are you among those people who hear words like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and SnapChat and think you are hearing a foreign language.  When some of your friends ask you to “friend them” are you confused?  Do you think you might be missing out when someone you know asks you if you have seen the post on Instagram of a mutual friend’s darling new grandchild?  Is sharing what your church is doing beyond Sunday (with pictures), something you might like to do?  If this might be you, help and hope is at hand.  Aly L. is offering a session on July 14 after the worship service to introduce members of the Sprit West congregation to the possibilities of Social Media.  Please signup if you are interested in attending the course or call the church office to register interest.

 
 Your Favourite Hymn
Do you have a favourite hymn that you’d like to hear included in one of our worship services? Please let Bonnie C. know your choice and she will make sure it is sung within the month.

                      
A WAY TO CONTRIBUTE FINANCIALLY
You don’t have offering envelopes, you are not on PAR, and you don’t get to church as often as you would like, but you want to make a financial contribution to work of Spirit West, and receive a tax receipt.  Now you can!  Check out the online donation option on our website spiritwest.org and click on the Donate tab in the navigation bar.   

 
 RIDE  TO CHURCH? 
From time to time we encounter people who would like to come to church at Spirit West, but are unable to because they do not have means of transportation.  Can you give a ride? If you would be willing to make yourself available to provide a ride to church please call the church office.  Do you need a ride? Would you like to come to church at Spirit West, but are unable to because you have no ride, please call the church office. (780-481-1406)

Spirit West Prayer Chain
The Spirit West Prayer Chain is 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 the church or call Edina T. at 780-481-3508

SPIRIT WEST ONLINE!
Our Website is at www.spiritwest.org .
Our  Facebook page is  https://www.facebook.com/SpirtWestUnitedChurch
On Instagram at spiritwestyeg

 Office hours 
-  Norma => 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Thursday
-  Larry => 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Tuesday to Friday (on vacation from June 10 to 28 inclusive)

Norma for Larry

(Rev.) Larry K. Wright, CD, BA, MDiv
Minister
Spirit West United Church
780-481-1406
Spiritwest.minister@telus.net
Spiritwest.org



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June 9, 2019 - Pentecost

6/6/2019

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Greetings,
 
Larry is on study leave this week but will be leading Worship Service on Sunday.
 
This Sunday is Pentecost with Sunday School Presentations and the Family Picnic SUNDAY
This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday.  Larry is going to focus on language and communication, contrasting what happened at Babel and why with what happened at Pentecost. During the Time for All Ages we will be honouring the work of the Sunday School as our regular Sunday School classes come to an end for the season.  If you, or members of you family, have been part of the Sunday School during the past year as teachers or as students please join us on Sunday.  And after the service we will be joining together for a BBQ.  There will be lots of food and games.  Hopefully the skies will be clearer, so that the BBQ can be outside. Be optimistic and bring your lawn chairs!

The Scripture readings for the service are Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2: 1-21 and John 14: 25-27.  The sermon is entitled “Divided or United?”.  The Time for all Ages is entitled “Do you understand me?”.
  
CHURCH PHOTO DIRECTORY – 2019 Edition
We have decided that we will proceed with a Photo Directory for this our tenth year as Spirit West in our current building, and the fortieth anniversary of our constitution as a congregation.  Photos will be taken from 2:30 to 8:30 pm on Monday, June 10 and Tuesday, June 11.  The only cost to you is if you decide to purchase copies of the photos.  Even if you do not purchase photos, your family photo will appear in the directory, and you will receive a free 8 x 10 photo as well as a free photo directory. 
Pick a time (only evening appointment times left) to get your photos taken, there is a schedule by the church office.  Or call Norma at the office to book a time.
 
 SPIRIT WEST COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE – June 20 & 21
While you are spring cleaning, please save quality, lightly used  items such as household appliances, china, glassware, toys, books, tools, etc. for our annual garage sale.  Donations will be accepted at the church starting after Easter. Please, no clothing! If you need assistance in getting your items to the church, please call the office (780-481-1406) and we will arrange for someone to help you.  Tables can be rented for $30 (includes both days, $20 for Thursday only and $10 for Friday only.  Call the church office at 780-481-1406 if you wish to rent a table.  Volunteers are needed for arranging and pricing items, sales people and cashiers and for cleaning up after the sale.  Signup sheets will be available on Sunday

  
Your Favourite Hymn
Do you have a favourite hymn that you’d like to hear included in one of our worship services? Please let Bonnie C. know your choice and she will make sure it is sung within the month.
                      
A WAY TO CONTRIBUTE FINANCIALLY
You don’t have offering envelopes, you are not on PAR, and you don’t get to church as often as you would like, but you want to make a financial contribution to work of Spirit West, and receive a tax receipt.  Now you can!  Check out the online donation option on our website spiritwest.org and click on the Donate tab in the navigation bar.   
 

 RIDE  TO CHURCH? 
From time to time we encounter people who would like to come to church at Spirit West, but are unable to because they do not have means of transportation.  Can you give a ride? If you would be willing to make yourself available to provide a ride to church please call the church office.  Do you need a ride? Would you like to come to church at Spirit West, but are unable to because you have no ride, please call the church office. (780-481-1406)

Spirit West Prayer Chain
The Spirit West Prayer Chain is 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 the church or call Edina T. at 780-481-3508

SPIRIT WEST ONLINE!
Our Website is at www.spiritwest.org .
Our  Facebook page is  https://www.facebook.com/SpirtWestUnitedChurch
On Instagram at spiritwestyeg

 Office hours 
-  Norma => 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Thursday
-  Larry => 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Tuesday to Friday (on vacation from June 10 to 28 inclusive)
Larry

(Rev.) Larry K. Wright, CD, BA, MDiv
Minister
Spirit West United Church
780-481-1406
Spiritwest.minister@telus.net
Spiritwest.org



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