This Sunday, we will be led in worship by Rev. Larry Wright. In the Time for All Ages, Larry will be talking about “Kintsugi and Sashiko (don’t know what these are – come and learn!). Larry’s message is called “Seeds of Hope”. We will also be recognizing fathers and those who “father”.
The scripture readings are:
- Ezekiel 17:22-24
- Mark 4: 26-34
LEADERSHIP TEAMS for June 16
- Hospitality – Sather – Ramona, Chris S, Colleen, Diane H
- Scripture Reader – Colleen
- Greeter – Diane H
- Projectionist – Rebecca W
- Worship Leader – Rev. Larry Wright
LEADERSHIP TEAMS for June 23
- Hospitality – Callas – Bill & Carol, Gerry & Sue, Kathy
- Scripture Reader – Rebecca W
- Greeter –
- Projectionist – Terri-Lynn & Sara
- Worship Leader – Rev. Dr. Dona Wilson
DATES to REMEMBER
- June 15 –Men’s Breakfast
- June 16, Sunday School Picnic
- June 19 – Board Potluck Supper, 6pm
CHURCH PICNIC – THIS SUNDAY after the worship service.
Outside, weather permitting! Bring a lawn chair, if possible.
Come for Food, Games, Fellowship, Fun! Everyone welcome!
Free will donations will be gratefully accepted to help cover the cost.
EVENTS Happening in the CHURCH – June 17-22
- Tues, 6-7pm – set up for Church of Christ
- Wed, 5-7am, 6-9pm – Church of Christ
- Fri, 6-7pm – set up for Church of Christ
- Sat, 5am – 2pm – Church of Christ
- Sat, 4pm – set up for our worship service
This week, we pray for
June 16
Indigenous Day of Prayer
National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) Father’s Day
World Refugee Day (June 20)
• Rochester Pastoral Charge
OFFICE HOURS – June 17-21
- Norma => Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri - noon to 5pm; Thursday will be my day off this week.
OUTSIDE EVENT
Drop Your Gonch campaign for Bissell Centre - Did you know that underwear is the single most-needed and requested item at Bissell Centre? Normally at this time of year? Bissell would be organizing their annual Drop Your Gonch campaign, seeking donations of underwear and bras in all sizes. Due to their significant loss of funding recently, they are not able to organize and promote this campaign this year. Therefore, we will do what we can.
There is a box marker “Underwear for Bissell” under the coat rack where donations can be placed. There is no limited time to collect underwear. Even a few pairs make a difference.
We also need a volunteer to take the donations down to Bissell. If you can do this, please call Norma at the church office (780-481-1406).
SPIRIT WEST PRAYER CHAIN
Prayer is important. We know that people face challenges and difficulties and we cannot forget them. Our Prayer Chain continues to be active. If you have a prayer request, please send it to [email protected]. These requests will be shared regularly with the prayer chain and may form part of the Prayers of the People in our Sunday Worship. Please remember to have people removed from the prayer chain if the prayers are no longer needed.
YOUR BOTTLES FOR THE CHURCH
You may have bottles piling up for recycling. You can bring them to the church (or you can call for pick up). If you want to bring your bottles (and any other recyclable beverage containers) in during our office hours and put them directly in the Bottle Shed (by the garage), give us a call, and we can have the shed open for you. All money raised from the return of bottles goes towards paying down the principal and interest on our mortgage.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
- PAR - Pre-Authorized Remittance is a direct debit program run by the United Church of Canada. It allows people to support their church through an automatic monthly withdrawal from their bank account. It follows the giver's wishes (give to local, M&S, etc.). If you wish to go on PAR, please the fill out the form on the literature carousel and give the form and a cheque marked “void” to the church office. We will do the rest! If you wish to change your PAR amount, contact the office and we will make the change for you.
- We can accept donations by eTransfer. The contact name for the eTransfer is Spirit West United Church, and the email address is [email protected] . If you include a security question with your eTransfer, please notify Norma at the church office by phone or email of the answer.
- And remember that if you are not on PAR(Pre-Authorized Remittance) or even if you are, you can mail in cheques to the church office (Spirit West United Church, 7003 – 199 St. NW Edmonton, AB T5T 3A8, include your envelope number if you have one.)
- You can drop off your offering/donation in the offering plate just inside the front doors or place it in the mailbox. You can also donate online by checking out the online donation option on our website spiritwest.org and click on the Donate tab in the navigation bar.
SPIRIT WEST ONLINE!
Website: www.spiritwest.org
Facebook: Spirit West United Church and Friends of Spirit West Outreach
Instagram: spiritwestyeg
YouTube: Spirt West United Church, Edmonton
Thank you,
Norma Balcombe
Office Administrator
Spirit West United Church
7003 - 199st.NW Edmonton, AB T5T 3A8
phone: (780) 481-1406
email: [email protected]
website: www.spiritwest.org