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August 28, 2016 - Pentecost 15

8/25/2016

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Greetings
September is very close and we have done some planning for the fall.  Please check out the item on FAITH FORMATION AND EDUCATION


This Sunday


You may have noticed that the focus of the lectionary readings over the past few weeks has been the effect that the Gospel has on our life and the way we live it.  This focus continues this week with readings that speak to our priorities and the contrast between short term goals and those that are more long term.  Of course, in the biblical understanding long term can mean eternal.  I am going to look at an analogy between the way we set priorities and the societal pressure to “upgrade.”   What has happened to “built to last.”  Even our relationships seem to be disposable.  Have you been “un-friended?”  How does our faith speak to our priorities?

The readings for Sunday are Jeremiah 2: 4-13  and Luke 14 :1, 7-14.  In the Time for All Ages I will talk about, “But it Broke”  The sermon title is “Built to Last.”

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CHILDREN AT CHURCH DURING THE SUMMER
Although the Sunday School has ended for the season, children are still welcome at church!  We will have Activity Packs (look for the maroon nylon cases at the welcome table) which children can explore either in the sanctuary or in the lounge
See the note in the following item about the start of Sunday School.

 
 
FAITH FORMATION AND EDUCATION Fall Programs

Although there were not a lot of people at the planning meeting, we did make some plans.
 
  • Sunday School: September 11 will be our Welcome Back Sunday.  There will be a program for the children, on Sep 11 and there will be an opportunity to register your children for Sunday School.  Sunday School “classes” will start on Sunday, Sep 18.  We continue to look for adults who would like to teach or help with Sunday School.  Look for a signup sheet at church.
  •  Messy Church:  We hope to be able to offer this family centred church experience on Saturday, October 1 (Messy Thanks) and on Saturday, November 19 (Messy Advent).  If you want to be involved look for the signup sheet. 

  • Adult Study: I will be offering the eight session video study called The Good Shepherd – A Theological Journey of 1,000 years in the fall, likely starting in early October.  There will be a sheet where you can indicate what day/time you would prefer for the study.  I am willing to present it at two different times each week.
 
EDMONTON PRESBYTERY ENGLISH AS A NEW LANGUAGE CLASSES – TEACHERS NEEDED.
One of the biggest challenges facing new Canadians is language.  If you are coming to Canada as a refugee, you may not have had the opportunity to learn English prior to fleeing your homeland.  This fall Edmonton Presbytery is continuing a pilot project of offering Conversational English Instruction to new Canadians.  The project is looking for people with a good knowledge of English, an openness to new people and their struggles, and a willingness to commit to one or two mornings or evenings a week for eleven weeks starting on September 19.  The curriculum is provided.  Please contact Larry at the church for more information or to volunteer.
 
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.

 
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 office at 780-481-1406 to be directed to a person.


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


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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August 21, 2016 - Pentecost 14

8/18/2016

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Greetings
Each time I send out the Thursday eMessage, I hope it is read.  There are some new items in today’s eMessage and changes to some you may have read before.  I also have noticed that each time I re-read a previous eMessage I notice typos that I have made, see if you can spot any.
In the reading from the prophet Jeremiah, we are reminded that God knows us from before our birth and can call us each by name.  In the gospel reading we have an account of Jesus healing a women in distress.  In many of the stories of Jesus healing, the story starts with someone asking, begging or somehow taking the initiative to obtain Jesus’ help.  In this Sunday’s gospel reading, it is Jesus who takes the initiative.  He sees a women bent over in pain, an affliction she has endured for eighteen years, and calls her over and heals her.  Sometimes we need to do what needs to be done without being asked.
The readings for Sunday are Jeremiah 1:4-10  and Luke 13:10-17.  In the Time for All Ages (please bring children on Sunday) I will asking the question, “what does your name mean?”  The sermon title is “Help Without Being Asked.”
 

CHILDREN AT CHURCH DURING THE SUMMER
Although the Sunday School has ended for the season, children are still welcome at church!  We will have Activity Packs (look for the maroon nylon cases at the welcome table) which children can explore either in the sanctuary or in the lounge
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR INFORMATION ON THE START OF OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER. SEE ALSO THE ANNOUNCEMENT BELOW ABOUT THE FAITH FORMATION AND EDUCATION MEETING ON SUNDAY.
  

SPIRIT WEST COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE – IS ON NOW! AND CONTINUES FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 – 10:00 AM TO 8:00 PM each day.  Great Bargains on a wide variety of items!
If you can only drop by for an hour or two on Friday after 8:00 pm to help restore the church to its worship configuration your help would be greatly appreciated. 
 
 
FAITH FORMATION AND EDUCATION Fall Programs Planning Meeting
This Sunday (Aug 21) after church there will be a lunch meeting with pizza for anyone who is interested in any aspect of Faith Formation and Education at Spirit West.  Among the programs that come under Faith Formation and Education are:
  • Sunday School: We are looking for people interested in teaching or helping in the Sunday School using the Seasons of the Spirit Curriculum.
  • Messy Church:  We hope to be able to offer this family centred church experience once every two or three months starting in the fall.
  • Adult Study: I have found an interesting eight session video study called The Good Shepherd – A Theological Journey of 1,000 years which I would like to offer as an Autumn/Advent Study.
  • Something We Haven’t Done Before... Bring your ideas for new ways to engage in Faith Formation and Education at Spirit West
Come to the meeting on August 21 to share your ideas and vision for Faith Formation and Education in our Church.
 
EDMONTON PRESBYTERY ENGLISH AS A NEW LANGUAGE CLASSES – TEACHERS NEEDED.
One of the biggest challenges facing new Canadians is language.  If you are coming to Canada as a refugee, you may not have had the opportunity to learn English prior to fleeing your homeland.  This fall Edmonton Presbytery is continuing a pilot project of offering Conversational English Instruction to new Canadians.  The project is looking for people with a good knowledge of English, an openness to new people and their struggles, and a willingness to commit to one or two mornings or evenings a week for eleven weeks starting on September 19.  The curriculum is provided.  Please contact Larry at the church for more information or to volunteer.
 

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.

 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
 
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Office hours 
-  Monday to Friday 9:30 – 2:30
-  Norma => 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Thursday (vacation: Sept. 15 – Oct. 13)
-  Larry => 9:30 am to 2:30 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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August 14, 2016 - Pentecost 13

8/11/2016

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Greetings
I’m back.  My family had a good time in both Mexico and Saskatchewan.  We all managed to get summer colds, but we are better now.
The lectionary reading from the gospel for Sunday recounts one of the most difficult statements Jesus makes, “Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth?  No, I tell you, but rather division.” (Luke 12: 51)  What kind of a statement is this?  We are a religion of peace, right!  So where does this statement come from?  I will explore the context and meaning of this statement, and see if we can understand what Jesus means for us.  Come out and see if I succeed.
The readings for Sunday are Hebrews 11:29 – 12:2  and Luke 12 :49-56.  In the Time for All Ages (please bring children on Sunday) I will be telling a version of the Blind Men and the Elephant.  The sermon title is “A Family Divided.”

CHILDREN AT CHURCH DURING THE SUMMER

Although the Sunday School has ended for the season, children are still welcome at church!  We will have Activity Packs (look for the maroon nylon cases at the welcome table) which children can explore either in the sanctuary or in the lounge

  
SPIRIT WEST COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE – THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 AND FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 – 10:00 AM TO 8:00 PM each day.  Great Bargains on a wide variety of items!
HELP NEEDED!  We really need people to look after sales and cash on the Friday, and we need people to help clean up on Friday evening after the sale.  Even if you can only drop by for an hour or two your help will be greatly appreciated.  Call the church office to volunteer or sign up on the list on Sunday.

  
FAITH FORMATION AND EDUCATION Fall Programs Planning Meeting
On Sunday Aug 21 after church there will be a lunch meeting of everyone who is interested in any aspect of Faith Formation and Education at Spirit West.  Among the programs that come under Faith Formation and Education are:
  •  ​Sunday School: We are looking for people interested in teaching or helping in the Sunday School using the Seasons of the Spirit Curriculum.
  •  Messy Church:  We hope to be able to offer this family centred church experience once every two or three months starting in the fall. 
  • Adult Study: I have found an interesting eight session video study called The Good Shepherd – A Theological Journey of 1,000 years which I would like to offer as an Autumn/Advent Study.
  •  Something We Haven’t Done Before... Bring you ideas for new ways to engage in Faith Formation and Education at Spirit West
 Come to the meeting on August 21 to share your ideas and vision for Faith Formation and Education in our Church.

 
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.

 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
                  => on vacation from Sept. 15 to Oct. 13
-  Larry => 9:30 am to 2:30 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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August 05th, 2016 - Pentecost 12

8/5/2016

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Greetings
Larry will be back with us this Sunday, August 27.  His sermon is called “Hoped for, but unseen”.  In the Time for All Ages, Larry will discuss “don’t worry, be …”.
 
The scripture readings for Sunday are:
From the Letters:      Hebrews 11: 1-3, 8-16
From the Gospels:               Luke 12: 32-40

 
CHILDREN AT CHURCH DURING THE SUMMER
Although the Sunday School has ended for the season, children are still welcome at church!  We will have Activity Packs (look for the maroon nylon cases at the welcome table) which children can explore either in the sanctuary or in the lounge

  
KEEP THE DATES – THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 AND FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
Spirit West Community Garage Sale:   Please start collecting items now and donate them to the church tables. Donations for the church table will be accepted and stored at the church starting Aug 2nd.  All items except clothing are very welcome.  If you are unable to bring items to the church yourself, call the office at 780-481-1406 to make arrangements for pick-up. All proceeds to go to paying down the mortgage.  We will need volunteers to help set up and price items on Tues, Aug. 17; work sales and cash on Aug. 18 & 19 and takedown and cleanup on Aug. 19 from 8 to 9 pm. Signup sheets are available on the table outside the office today.

 
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.

 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 office at 780-481-1406 to be directed to a contact person.


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

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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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