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July 26, 2015 - Pentecost 9 - Make a Joyful Noise

7/24/2015

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Greetings

Larry is on vacation for one more week, returning to lead us in worship on August 2.  Anne will be leading the service this Sunday. The service is called “Make a Joyful Noise” and will be a celebration of music and the Bible.  Bonnie Cannam will give a presentation entitled “Heavenly Music”.  Glenn Petit will give a presentation called "The Eternal Song".  This will be a short presentation of how music is used in the Church from the remote past to present day. It will include Gregorian Chant melody, Modes, Troubadours, the later middle ages, Handel`s Messiah. Glenn will play “Hallelujah Chorus” and present day “That Old-Time Religion”.

 

The readings for Sunday are From the Writings: Isaiah 49:13-18; From the Psalms: Psalm 100 Refrain 2, VU 824 and From the Gospel:   Luke 15: 21-32.

 

Community Garage Sale – to be held in the sanctuary on Fri, Aug. 21, noon to 7pm and Sat, Aug. 22 from 9am to 3pm.  Tables can now be booked for $30.00 for two days or you can donate items to the church table.  Donations for the church table will be accepted starting Aug. 4th.  All items except clothing are very welcome.  All proceeds to go to paying down the mortgage. 

 

Church Membership Program in September

I have heard from a few people who are interested.  What I am thinking of is a program of four or five sessions that would be held immediately after the Sunday  service in September/October. We would learn over lunch.  If you are already a member of the United Church (or Presbyterian or similar), but your membership is with another congregation, your membership can be transferred by certificate.  In other circumstances you become a member by profession of faith or confirmation.   If you are interested, or just have questions, please give me a call.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Our Prayer Shawl Supply coordinator is Bonnie C.  So now, what is needed is knitters/crocheters who will make the prayer shawls. Basic knitting skills are all that is required  We have some wool, knitting needles and a basic pattern available.  If you are interested contact me or Bonnie C.  For those of you unfamiliar with Prayer Shawl Ministries, it is a program where hand knit shawls, are given to people in hospital with the prayers of our church.  The shawl provides a tangible reminder of the church’s and God’s presence with the person in hospital. 

 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 Shannon F. at 780-481-5262, Marian T. at 780-487-2851 or Bonnie C. at 780-444-2230.

SPIRIT WEST ONLINE!

Our Website is at www.spiritwest.org .

Our  Facebook page is  https://www.facebook.com/SpirtWestUnitedChurch

 

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



See you Sunday,

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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July 19, 2015 - Pentecost 8

7/16/2015

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Greetings

Larry is on vacation now, returning to lead us in worship on August 2.  Anne will be leading the service this Sunday. Her reflection is called “Is it mystery or faith?”.

 

The readings for Sunday are From the Writings: 1 John 4: 7-8, 11-12, Acts 17: 22-28 and Philippians 4: 4-9.

 

Epcor Power Interruption

Epcor will be doing some work on the street by the church on Tuesday, July 21 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.  The power will be shut off to the building during that time.  The office will be closed.

 

Community Garage Sale – to be held in the sanctuary on Fri, Aug. 21, noon to 7pm and Sat, Aug. 22 for 9am to 3 pm.  Tables can now be booked for $30.00 for two days or you can donate items to the church table.  Donations for the church table will be accepted starting Aug. 4th.  All items except clothing are very welcome.  All proceeds to go to paying down the mortgage. 

 

Church Membership Program in September

I have heard from a few people who are interested.  What I am thinking of is a program of four or five sessions that would be held immediately after the Sunday  service in September/October. We would learn over lunch.  If you are already a member of the United Church (or Presbyterian or similar), but your membership is with another congregation, your membership can be transferred by certificate.  In other circumstances you become a member by profession of faith or confirmation.   If you are interested, or just have questions, please give me a call.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Our Prayer Shawl Supply coordinator is Bonnie C.  So now, what is needed is knitters/crocheters who will make the prayer shawls. Basic knitting skills are all that is required  We have some wool, knitting needles and a basic pattern available.  If you are interested contact me or Bonnie C.  For those of you unfamiliar with Prayer Shawl Ministries, it is a program where hand knit shawls, are given to people in hospital with the prayers of our church.  The shawl provides a tangible reminder of the church’s and God’s presence with the person in hospital. 

 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 Shannon F. at 780-481-5262, Marian T. at 780-487-2851 or Bonnie C. at 780-444-2230.

SPIRIT WEST ONLINE!

Our Website is at www.spiritwest.org .

Our  Facebook page is  https://www.facebook.com/SpirtWestUnitedChurch

 

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



See you Sunday,

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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July 12, 2015 - Pentecost 7

7/9/2015

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Greetings

Larry is on vacation now, returning to lead us in worship on August 2.  Anne will be leading the service this Sunday. Her reflection is called “King of Joyful Praise”.

 

The readings for Sunday are 2 Samuel 6: 1-19 and Mark 6: 14-29.

 

Community Garage Sale – to be held in the sanctuary on Fri, Aug. 21, noon to 7pm and Sat, Aug. 22 for 9am to 3 pm.  Tables can now be booked for $30.00 for two days or you can donate items to the church table.  Donations for the church table will be accepted starting Aug. 4th.  All items except clothing are very welcome.  All proceeds to go to paying down the mortgage. 

 

Church Membership Program in September

I have heard from a few people who are interested.  What I am thinking of is a program of four or five sessions that would be held immediately after the Sunday  service in September/October. We would learn over lunch.  If you are already a member of the United Church (or Presbyterian or similar), but your membership is with another congregation, your membership can be transferred by certificate.  In other circumstances you become a member by profession of faith or confirmation.   If you are interested, or just have questions, please give me a call.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Our Prayer Shawl Supply coordinator is Bonnie C.  So now, what is needed is knitters/crocheters who will make the prayer shawls. Basic knitting skills are all that is required  We have some wool, knitting needles and a basic pattern available.  If you are interested contact me or Bonnie C.  For those of you unfamiliar with Prayer Shawl Ministries, it is a program where hand knit shawls, are given to people in hospital with the prayers of our church.  The shawl provides a tangible reminder of the church’s and God’s presence with the person in hospital. 

 

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 Shannon F. at 780-481-5262, Marian T. at 780-487-2851 or Bonnie C. at 780-444-2230.

SPIRIT WEST ONLINE!

Our Website is at www.spiritwest.org .

Our  Facebook page is  https://www.facebook.com/SpirtWestUnitedChurch

 

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



See you Sunday,

Norma for

 Larry

 
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July 5, 2015 - Pentecost 6 

7/2/2015

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Greetings

This Sunday I’m am reverting back to Canada Day. Our nation’s motto ‘From Sea to Sea” (a mari usque as mare) comes from Psalm 72:8.  The whole psalm is a vision of a nation that is ruled in care and justice for all its people, particularly the poor and disadvantaged.  Our national ancestors could not have been oblivious to what goes before and after the verse chosen as the motto.  Were they trying to outline a vision for this brand new nation that had just been created .  How do we as a nation today stand against that vision.  It is also interesting to note that when the Order of Canada was created the motto chosen was “They desired a better country” which comes from Hebrews 11:16.

 

The readings for Sunday are Psalm 72:1-8  and Mark John 15:12-17.  I am calling the Time for All Ages, “Our Shield” and the Sermon is “From Sea to Sea”

 

We will be celebrating Communion at this Service, and following the Service there will be a special luncheon (see next item)

 

I will be taking holidays in July.  After this Sunday I will see you again on Aug 2.

 

 

 

Farewell to Fraser Hiltz – Sunday, July 5th

 

As some of you may know, Fraser Hiltz, long time member of Spirit West (Gilchrist..) has decided that he would like to live closer to his daughters in British Columbia.  So he has sold his condo, bought a place on the coast and is leaving us in early July.  We could not let him go without in some way marking the occasion, having the opportunity to thank him for all he has done for this congregation and to wish him God’s speed on his journey.  Please join us for lunch following the Service on Sunday, July 5th.  If you happen to have any good “Fraser stories” that you might share, so much the better.

Church Membership Program in September

I have heard from a few people who are interested.  What I am thinking of is a program of four or five sessions that would be held immediately after the Sunday  service in September/October. We would learn over lunch.  If you are already a member of the United Church (or Presbyterian or similar), but your membership is with another congregation, your membership can be transferred by certificate.  In other circumstances you become a member by profession of faith or confirmation.   If you are interested, or just have questions, please give me a call.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Our Prayer Shawl Supply coordinator is Bonnie C.  So now, what is needed is knitters/crocheters who will make the prayer shawls. Basic knitting skills are all that is required  We have some wool, knitting needles and a basic pattern available.  If you are interested contact me or Bonnie C.  For those of you unfamiliar with Prayer Shawl Ministries, it is a program where hand knit shawls, are given to people in hospital with the prayers of our church.  The shawl provides a tangible reminder of the church’s and God’s presence with the person in hospital. 

 

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 Shannon F. at 780-481-5262, Marian T. at 780-487-2851 or Bonnie C. at 780-444-2230.

SPIRIT WEST ONLINE!

Our Website is at www.spiritwest.org .

Our  Facebook page is  https://www.facebook.com/SpirtWestUnitedChurch

 

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



See you Sunday,

 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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