
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)
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