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April 18 and 20, 2025 - Easter Services - Good Friday and Easter Sunday

4/17/2025

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Friday, April 18 – Good Friday
Rev. Stuart Jackson will lead us in the Good Friday Service.  This meaningful worship will include six reading which will tell the story of Jesus’ betrayal, arrest, trial and crucifixion: 
  • John 18:1-9 (Betrayal and Arrest)
  • John 18:12-27 (Denial)
  • John 18:28-40 (Trial)
  • John 19:1-15 (Mocking)
  • John 19:16-22 (Crucifixion)
  • John 19:23-30 (Last Words from the Cross)
 
Sunday, April 20 - Easter Sunday
On Easter Sunday, we will be led in worship by Rev. Dr. Donna Wilson in a joyful service celebrating the resurrection. Donna will  discuss “Joy” in the Time for All Ages.  Her meditation is called “New Life – New Hope”. 
The scripture readings are:
  • John 20: 1-18
  • Acts 10: 34-43
  • Luke 24:38-43
 
100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
As part of our celebration of our 100th anniversary, we would like to have  photos of all our previous ministers.  We would like to borrow the photos until June 8th, the 100th Anniversary.  They would be returned with great care.  Please contact Sheila H. or the office if you would be willing to lend us photos.
 
MEN’S BREAKFAST, 8:30 am Sat, April 19
Gather with other men of the congregation at the River Cree Casino for fellowship and breakfast.  See Don D. for more details. All men welcome!

WOMEN’S GROUP MEETING
The Spirit West Women will meet at 1:00pm on Monday, April 28th in the sanctuary.  Come and enjoy meeting with friends!
 
DATES to REMEMBER
  • Good Friday – April 18 with Rev. Stuart Jackson
  • Easter Sunday – April 20 with Rev. Dr. Donna Wilson
  • !00th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada – June 8 with Rev. Lynn Maki
 
LEADERSHIP TEAMS for April 18 – Good Friday
  • Scripture Readers – Colleen, Glenna, Diane L, Stuart, Peter
  • Projectionist – Norma
 
LEADERSHIP TEAMS for April 20 – Easter Sunday
  • Hospitality – Doyle – Dan & Daphne, David & Cathy
  • Scripture Reader – Peter
  • Projectionist – Terri-Lynn / Sara
  • Snow Cleaning – April 14-27 – Mike / David S
  • Worship Leaders – Rev Dr. Donna Wilson
 
LEADERSHIP TEAMS for April 27 - 2nd Sunday of Easter
  • Hospitality – Ludlow – Diane L, Cindy, Norma, Lynn
  • Scripture Reader – Rhea
  • Projectionist – Norma
  • Snow Cleaning – April 14-27 – Mike / David S
  • Worship Leader – Rev Lynn Maki

EVENTS HAPPENING in the church building April 20-28
  • Sun - Redeemed Christian Church God – 1:30-4:30pm
  • Mon – office closed
  • Tues – Redeemed Christian Church God – 6-7:30 pm
  • Tues – Church of Christ setup – 7:30-9pm
  • Wed – our bible study – 1:30-3pm
  • Wed – Church of Christ - 5-7am, 6-11pm
  • Thurs – our choir practice – 6:30-9pm
  • Fri - Church of Christ setup – 6-7pm
  • Sat – Church of Christ – 5am-1pm
  • Sat – setup for our worship – 2-4pm
 
THIS WEEK, WE PRAY FOR
                    April 20
Resurrection Sunday: Easter Sunday
Earth Sunday
• Spirit River Pastoral Charge (Spirit of Peace United)
• Pilgrim Pastoral Charge, Edmonton
 
OFFICE HOURS – this week
  • Norma => Mon office closed; Tues, Wed, Fri - 9:30am-2:30pm – THURSDAY will be my day off
 
USE of the CHURCH - Our church is getting busy with rentals so the sanctuary and lounge may not be available for the times you may be requiring. Please contact Norma for all times that anyone may wish to use the sanctuary and lounge outside of our Thursday night and Sunday morning times. Thank you
 
OUTSIDE EVENTS:
Chalmers United Church Rummage and Bake sale - Sat, April 26, 10am-3pm - 12315 - 132 Ave.
 
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 – 9:30am to 2:30pm, Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri
Spirit West United Church
7003 - 199st.NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 3A8
phone:     (780) 481-1406
email:     [email protected]
website: www.spiritwest.org
 
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April 13, 2024 - Palm Sunday

4/11/2025

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This Sunday, we will be led in worship by Rev. Dr. John Harvey. John’s sermon is called “The Crowd is Untruth”, based on a book by Soren Kierkegaard. 
The scripture readings are:
  • Liturgy of the Palms
    • Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29 (VU 837, Pts 1, 3 & 4, refrain “Hosanna”)
    • Luke 19: 28-40
  • Liturgy of the Passion - Margaret
    • Psalm 31:9-12 (VU 958, pts 2&3)
    • Luke 23: 1-49
 
100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
As part of our celebration of our 100th anniversary, we would like to have  photos of all our previous ministers.  We would like to borrow the photos until June 8th, the 100th Anniversary.  They would be returned with great care.  Please contact Sheila H. or the office if you would be willing to lend us photos.
 
MEN’S BREAKFAST, 8:30 am Sat, April 19
Gather with other men of the congregation at the River Cree Casino for fellowship and breakfast.  See Don D. for more details. All men welcome!
 
DATES to REMEMBER
  • Palm Sunday – April 13 with Rev. Dr. John Harvey
  • Good Friday – April 18 with Rev. Stuart Jackson
  • Easter Sunday – April 20 with Rev. Dr. Donna Wilson
  • !00th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada – June 8 with Rev. Lynn Maki
 
LEADERSHIP TEAMS for April 13 – Palm Sunday
  • Hospitality – Callas- Carol & Bill, Sue & Gerry, Kathy W
  • Scripture Reader – Glenna
  • Projectionist – Rebecca W
  • Snow Cleaning – March 31 – April 13 – Bob H / Bill W
  • Worship Leaders – Rev Dr. John Harvey
 
LEADERSHIP TEAMS for April 18 – Good Friday
  • Scripture Reader – Colleen
  • Projectionist – Norma
 
LEADERSHIP TEAMS for April 20 – Easter Sunday
  • Hospitality – Doyle – Dan & Daphne, David & Cathy, Tony
  • Scripture Reader – Colleen
  • Projectionist – Terri-Lynn / Sara
  • Snow Cleaning – April 14-27 – Mike / David S
  • Worship Leaders – Rev Dr. Donna Wilson

EVENTS HAPPENING in the church building April 13-19
  • Sun - Redeemed Christian Church God – 1:30-4:30pm
  • Mon – Embers – 6-8pm
  • Tues – Redeemed Christian Church God – 6-7:30 pm
  • Tues – Church of Christ setup – 7:30-9pm
  • Wed – our bible study – 1:30-3pm
  • Wed – Church of Christ - 5-7am, 6-11pm
  • Thurs – our choir practice – 6:30-9pm
  • Fri - Church of Christ setup – 6-7pm
  • Sat – Church of Christ – 5am-1pm
  • Sat – setup for our worship – 2-4pm
 
THIS WEEK, WE PRAY FOR
                    April 13
                       Palm / Passion Sunday
                        • Lesser Slave Pastoral Charge (McLennan United, High Prairie United)
                        • Living Spirit Pastoral Charge, Drayton Valley
 
OFFICE HOURS – this week
  • Norma => Mon to Thurs - 9:30am-2:30pm – FRIDAY will be my day off
 
USE of the CHURCH - Our church is getting busy with rentals so the sanctuary and lounge may not be available for the times you may be requiring. Please contact Norma for all times that anyone may wish to use the sanctuary and lounge outside of our Thursday night and Sunday morning times. Thank you
 
OUTSIDE EVENTS:
Chalmers United Church Rummage and Bake sale - Sat, April 26, 10am-3pm - 12315 - 132 Ave.
 
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 – 9:30am to 2:30pm, Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri
Spirit West United Church
7003 - 199st.NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 3A8
phone:     (780) 481-1406
email:     [email protected]
website: www.spiritwest.org

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April 6, 2025 - Fifth Sunday in Lent

4/4/2025

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This Sunday, we will be led in worship by Rev. Lynn Maki.  During the “Time for All Ages”, Lynn will be reading “I am We: a Book of Community”.  Lynn’s reflection is called “Release and Resolve”.  Lynn will also lead us in the sacrament of communion.. 
The scripture readings are:
  • Psalm 25: 1-10 (VU 752)
  • John 12: 1-8
 
100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
As part of our celebration of our 100th anniversary, we would like to have  photos of all our previous ministers.  We would like to borrow the photos until June 8th, the 100th Anniversary.  They would be returned with great care.  Please contact Sheila H. or the office if you would be willing to lend us photos.

OVERHEAD PROJECTOR -  Our new projector is being installed as I write this!!

DATES to REMEMBER
  • Palm Sunday – April 13 with Rev. Dr. John Harvey
  • Good Friday – April 18 with Rev. Stuart Jackson
  • Easter Sunday – April 20 with Rev. Dr. Donna Wilson

LEADERSHIP TEAMS for April 7
  • Hospitality – Sather – Ramona, Chris, Colleen, Diane H
  • Scripture Reader – Rebecca W
  • Projectionist – Bruce C
  • Snow Cleaning – March 31 – April 13 – Bob H / Bill W
  • Worship Leaders – Rev Lynn Maki

LEADERSHIP TEAMS for April 13 – Palm Sunday
  • Hospitality – Callas- Carol & Bill, Sue & Gerry, Kathy W
  • Scripture Reader – Glenna
  • Projectionist – Rebecca W
  • Snow Cleaning – March 31 – April 13 – Bob H / Bill W
  • Worship Leaders – Rev Dr. John Harvey

LEADERSHIP TEAMS for April 18 – Good Friday
  • Scripture Reader – Colleen
  • Projectionist – Norma

EVENTS HAPPENING in the church building April 6-12
  • Sun - Redeemed Christian Church God – 1:30-4:30pm
  • Mon – Embers – 6-8pm
  • Tues – Redeemed Christian Church God – 6-7:30 pm
  • Tues – Church of Christ setup – 7:30-9pm
  • Wed – our bible study – 1:30-3pm
  • Wed – Church of Christ - 5-7am, 6-11pm
  • Thurs – our choir practice – 6:30-9pm
  • Fri – Shores AGM – 7-9PM
  • Fri - Church of Christ setup – 9-10pm
  • Sat – Church of Christ – 5am-1pm
  • Sat – setup for our worship – 2-4pm
 
THIS WEEK, WE PRAY FOR
                    April 6
               Fifth Sunday in Lent
• St. Albert Pastoral Charge
• Telfordville Pastoral Charge (Community United)
 
 OFFICE HOURS
  • Norma => Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri - 9:30am-2:30pm - Thursday is my day off
 
USE of the CHURCH - Our church is getting busy with rentals so the sanctuary and lounge may not be available for the times you may be requiring. Please contact Norma for all times that anyone may wish to use the sanctuary and lounge outside of our Thursday night and Sunday morning times. Thank you
 
OUTSIDE EVENTS:
CHARTWELL Seniors Residences Open House all residence – April 4 & 5 – 10am to 4pm – come and see what Chartwell can offer you!
 
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 – 9:30am to 2:30pm, Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri
Spirit West United Church
7003 - 199st.NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 3A8
phone:     (780) 481-1406
email:     [email protected]
website: www.spiritwest.org
 
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March 30, 2025 - Fourth Sunday in Lent

3/28/2025

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This Sunday, we will be led in worship by Rev. Dr. John Harvey. John’s sermon is called “The Two Sons”. 
The scripture readings are:
  • Joshua 5: 9-12
  • Psalm 32 (VU 759)
  • 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
  • Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
 
100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
As part of our celebration of our 100th anniversary, we would like to have  photos of all our previous ministers.  We would like to borrow the photos until June 8th, the 100th Anniversary.  They would be returned with great care.  Please contact Sheila H. or the office if you would be willing to lend us photos.

OVERHEAD PROJECTOR -  Our new projector has arrived!!  We hope to have it installed soon.  Thanks to your generous donations for helping make this possible.

LEADERSHIP TEAMS for March 30
  • Hospitality – Welykochy – Glenna, Rhea, Gail, Ian
  • Scripture Reader – Sheila
  • Projectionist – Terri-Lynn / Sara
  • Snow Cleaning – March 17-30 – Church of Christ Team 2
  • Snow Cleaning – March 31 – April 13 – Bob H / Bill W
  • Worship Leaders – Rev John Harvey
LEADERSHIP TEAMS for April 6
  • Hospitality – Sather – Ramona, Chris, Colleen, Diane H
  • Scripture Reader – Rebecca W
  • Projectionist – Bruce C
  • Snow Cleaning – March 31 – April 13 – Bob H / Bill W
  • Worship Leaders – Rev Lynn Maki

DATES to REMEMBER
  • Palm Sunday – April 13 with Rev. Dr. John Harvey
  • Good Friday – April 18 with Rev. Stuart Jackson
  • Easter Sunday – April 20 with Rev. Dr. Donna Wilson

EVENTS HAPPENING in the church building Mar 30 – April 5
  • Sun - Redeemed Christian Church God – 1:30-4:30pm
  • Sun – Church of Christ – 5:30-7:30pm
  • Mon – Church of Christ – 8-9pm
  • Tues – Church of Christ – 6-6:30am
  • Tues – Redeemed Christian Church God – 6-7:30 pm
  • Tues – Church of Christ setup – 7:30-9pm
  • Wed – Church of Christ  - 6-11pm
  • Thurs – our choir practice – 6:30-9pm
  • Fri - Church of Christ setup –  6-7pm
  • Sat – Church of Christ – 5am-1pm
  • Sat – setup for our worship – 2-4pm
 
THIS WEEK, WE PRAY FOR
                    March 30
Fourth Sunday in Lent
• Daysland Pastoral Charge (Knox United), and Killam Pastoral Charge (Knox United)
• St. Paul’s Pastoral Charge, Edmonton
 
OFFICE HOURS
  • Norma => Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri - 9:30am-2:30pm - Thursday is my day off
 
USE of the CHURCH - Our church is getting busy with rentals so the sanctuary and lounge may not be available for the times you may be requiring. Please contact Norma for all times that anyone may wish to use the sanctuary and lounge outside of our Thursday night and Sunday morning times. Thank you
 
OUTSIDE EVENTS:
CHARTWELL Seniors Residences Open House all residence – April 4 & 5 – 10am to 4pm – come and see what Chartwell can offer you!
 
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 – 9:30am to 2:30pm, Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri
Spirit West United Church
7003 - 199st.NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 3A8
phone:     (780) 481-1406
email:     [email protected]
website: www.spiritwest.org
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March 23, 2025 - Third Sunday in Lent

3/20/2025

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This Sunday, we will be led in worship by Rev. Dr. John Harvey. John’s sermon is called “Thirsting for God”. 
The scripture readings are:
  • Isaiah 55: 1-9
  • Psalm 63: 1-8 (VU781)
  • 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
  • Luke 4:14-21
 
SUNDAY SCHOOL CANCELLED on MARCH 23 - all 3 teachers will be away on March 23rd so we’ve decided to cancel Sunday School on that day.  Sunday School will resume as usual on March 30th.
 
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
  • Annual Meeting – March 23 after worship – Rev Lynn Maki will fulfill the duties of the Pastoral Charge Supervisor
 
100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
As part of our celebration of our 100th anniversary, we would like to have  photos of all our previous ministers.  We would like to borrow the photos until June 8th, the 100th Anniversary.  They would be returned with great care.  Please contact Sheila H. or the office if you would be willing to lend us photos.
 
ICPM LUNCH - We need you!!!! Our annual Bissell lunch is on Sunday the 30th of March and we will be providing these great folks with over 100 bagged lunches.   I need a team of people to help make sandwiches in the church kitchen from approx. 2 - 4 PM on March 29.  If you can volunteer your time please contact Colleen F.  Sitting and Standing areas will be provided so all are welcome.
 OVERHEAD PROJECTOR -  Our new projector has arrived!!  We hope to have it installed within the next week.  Thanks to your generous donations for helping make this possible.

LEADERSHIP TEAMS for March 23 – Congregational Meeting
  • Hospitality – Ludlow – Diane L, Norma, Cindy, Lynn
  • Scripture Reader – Colleen
  • Projectionist – Norma
  • Snow Cleaning – March 17-30 – Church of Christ Team 2
  • Worship Leaders – Rev John Harvey
LEADERSHIP TEAMS for March 30
  • Hospitality – Welykochy – Glenna, Rhea, Gail, Ian
  • Scripture Reader – Sheila
  • Projectionist – Terri-Lynn / Sara
  • Snow Cleaning – March 17-30 – Church of Christ Team 2
  • Snow Cleaning – March 31 – April 13 – Bob H / Bill W
  • Worship Leaders – Rev John Harvey
DATES to REMEMBER
  • Congregational Meetings – March 23
  • Board Meeting – March 26 via ZOOM
  • ICPM Lunch preparation – March 29
EVENTS HAPPENING in the church building Mar 23-29
  • Sun – Church of Christ – 6-6:30am
  • Sun - Redeemed Christian Church God – 1:30-4:30pm
  • Sun – Church of Christ – 7-7:30pm
  • Mon – Church of Christ – 6-6:30am; 8-9pm
  • Tues – Church of Christ – 6-6:30am
  • Tues – Redeemed Christian Church God – 6-7:30 pm
  • Tues – Church of Christ setup – 7:30-9pm
  • Wed – Church of Christ  - 5-7am, 6-11pm
  • Thurs – Church of Christ – 6-6:30am
  • Thurs – our choir practice – 6:30-9pm
  • Fri - Church of Christ setup – 6-6:30am; 6-7pm
  • Sat – Church of Christ – 5am-1pm
  • Sat – setup for our worship – 2-4pm
 
THIS WEEK, WE PRAY FOR
                    March 23
Third Sunday in Lent
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (March 21)
• Chalmers-Castle Downs Pastoral Charge, Edmonton
• Fort Nelson: Hillcrest Pastoral Charge (Hillcrest United)
 
OFFICE HOURS
  • Norma => Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri - 9:30am-2:30pm - Thursday is my day off
 
USE of the CHURCH - Our church is getting busy with rentals so the sanctuary and lounge may not be available for the times you may be requiring. Please contact Norma for all times that anyone may wish to use the sanctuary and lounge outside of our Thursday night and Sunday morning times. Thank you
 
OUTSIDE EVENTS:
Stephen Lewis Foundation Edmonton Grandmothers Grandmother Goodies – a sale of baked goods created by Grandmothers in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation – March 22 & 23, 11am to 4pm, Old Strathcona Antique Mall, 10328 – 78 ave
 
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 – 9:30am to 2:30pm, Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri
Spirit West United Church
7003 - 199st.NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 3A8
phone:     (780) 481-1406
email:     [email protected]
website: www.spiritwest.org

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March 16, 2025 - Second Sunday in Lent - Celtic Sunday

3/14/2025

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​This Sunday, we will be led in worship by Rev. Larry Wright. In the Time for All Ages, Larry will talk about St. David, the other Celtic Saint.  Larry’s sermon is called “The Long Haul”.  We will have some special music — Rebecca and Paul will be singing a Welsh hymn, Margery and Bonnie will be playing duets on the flute and harp.
The scripture readings are:
  • From the Law: Genesis 15: 1-2, 17-18
  • From the Gospels: Luke 13: 31-35
 
SUNDAY SCHOOL CANCELLED on MARCH 23 - all 3 teachers will be away on March 23rd so we’ve decided to cancel Sunday School on that day.  Sunday School will resume as usual on March 30th.
 
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
  • Annual Meeting – March 23 after worship – Rev Lynn Maki will fulfill the duties of the Pastoral Charge Supervisor
 
100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
As part of our celebration of our 100th anniversary, we would like to have  photos of all our previous ministers.  We would like to borrow the photos until June 8th, the 100th Anniversary.  They would be returned with great care.  Please contact Sheila H. or the office if you would be willing to lend us photos.

OVERHEAD PROJECTOR -  Our new projector has arrived!!  We hope to have it installed within the next week.  Thanks to your generous donations for helping make this possible.

LEADERSHIP TEAMS for March 16 – Celtic Sunday – Second Sunday in Lent
  • Hospitality – Doyle – Don & Daphne, David & Cathy, Tony
  • Scripture Reader – Bob H
  • Projectionist – Rebecca W
  • Snow Clearing – March 3-16 – Dave M / Gerry
  • Snow Cleaning – March 17-30 – Church of Christ Team 2
  • Worship Leaders – Rev Larry Wright
LEADERSHIP TEAMS for March 23 – Congregational Meeting
  • Hospitality – Ludlow – Diane L, Norma, Cindy, Lynn
  • Scripture Reader – Colleen
  • Projectionist – Terri-Lynn / Sara
  • Snow Cleaning – March 17-30 – Church of Christ Team 2
  • Worship Leaders – Rev John Harvey

DATES to REMEMBER
  • Men’s Breakfast – March 15
  • Congregational Meetings – March 23
  • Board Meeting – March 26 via ZOOM
  • ICPM Lunch preparation – March 29

EVENTS HAPPENING in the church building Mar 16-22
  • Sun - Redeemed Christian Church God – 1:30-4:30pm
  • Mon – Embers – 6-8:20 pm
  • Tues – Redeemed Christian Church God – 6-7:30 pm
  • Tues – Church of Christ setup – 7:30-9pm
  • Wed – Church of Christ  - 5-7am, 6-9pm
  • Thurs – our choir practice – 6:30-9pm
  • Fri - Church of Christ setup – 6-7pm
  • Sat – Church of Christ – 5am-1pm
  • Sat – setup for our worship – 2-4pm
 
THIS WEEK, WE PRAY FOR
                    March 16
Second Sunday in Lent
National Affirming / PIE Day (March 14)
• Ardrossan Pastoral Charge
• Camrose Pastoral Charge
 
OFFICE HOURS
  • Norma => Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri - 9:30am-2:30pm - Thursday is my day off
 
USE of the CHURCH - Our church is getting busy with rentals so the sanctuary and lounge may not be available for the times you may be requiring. Please contact Norma for all times that anyone may wish to use the sanctuary and lounge outside of our Thursday night and Sunday morning times. Thank you
 
OUTSIDE EVENTS:
Stephen Lewis Foundation Edmonton Grandmothers Grandmother Goodies – a sale of baked goods created by Grandmothers in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation – March 22 & 23, 11am to 4pm, Old Strathcona Antique Mall, 10328 – 78 ave
 
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 – 9:30am to 2:30pm, Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri
Spirit West United Church
7003 - 199st.NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 3A8
phone:     (780) 481-1406
email:     [email protected]
website: www.spiritwest.org

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March 9, 2025 - First Sunday in Lent

3/7/2025

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This Sunday, we will be led in worship by Rev. Dr. Donna Wilson. In the Time for All Ages, Donna will talk about Jesus and the Children,  Donna’s reflection is called “The “Harrowing” Zone”.  
The scripture readings are:
  • Hebrew Bible:   Deuteronomy        26:1-11
  • Epistle:              Romans                  10:8b-13              
  • Gospel Reading:          Luke             4:1-13
 
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGS
  • Annual Budget Meeting – March 9 after worship – Rev. Deborah Hoekstra will fulfill the duties of the Pastoral Charge Supervisor via ZOOM
  • Annual Meeting – March 23 after worship – Rev Lynn Maki will fulfill the duties of the Pastoral Charge Supervisor

OVERHEAD PROJECTOR -   We have ordered a new projector and hope to have it within the next few weeks.  Thanks to generous donations, we have collected about half the cost of the projector and installation.  We ask anyone who is able to consider giving a special donation towards paying the cost of these items, for the sound system and to help us offset any future costs of same.  Your donation will be appreciated.

LEADERSHIP TEAMS for March 9 – First Sunday in Lent
  • Hospitality – Callas – Carol & Bill, Sue & Gerry, Kathy W
  • Scripture Reader – Glenna
  • Projectionist – Rebecca
  • Snow Clearing – March 3-16 – Dave M / Gerry
  • Worship Leaders – Rev Dr. Donna Wilson

LEADERSHIP TEAMS for March 16 – Celtic Sunday – Second Sunday in Lent
  • Hospitality – Doyle – Don & Daphne, David & Cathy, Tony
  • Scripture Reader – Bob H
  • Projectionist – Rebecca W
  • Snow Clearing – March 3-16 – Dave M / Gerry
  • Snow Cleaning – March 17-30 – Church of Christ Team 2
  • Worship Leaders – Rev Larry Wright

DATES to REMEMBER
  • Men’s Breakfast – March 15
  • Congregational Meetings – March 23

EVENTS HAPPENING in the church building Mar 2-8
  • Sun - Redeemed Christian Church God – 1:30-4:30pm
  • Mon – Embers – 6-8:20 pm
  • Tues – Redeemed Christian Church God – 6-7:30 pm
  • Tues – Church of Christ setup – 7:30-9pm
  • Wed – Bible study – 1:30-3pm
  • Wed – Church of Christ  - 5-7am, 6-9pm
  • Thurs – our choir practice – 6:30-9pm
  • Fri - Church of Christ setup – 6-7pm
  • Sat – Church of Christ – 5am-1pm
  • Sat – setup for our worship – 2-4pm
 
THIS WEEK, WE PRAY FOR
                    March 9
           First Sunday in Lent World Day of Prayer (March 7)
               International Woman’s Day (March 8)
             • Sangudo Pastoral Charge
             • Beaverlodge/Wembley/Hythe Pastoral Charge (Beaverlodge United, Wembley United)
 
OFFICE HOURS
  • Norma => Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri - 9:30am-2:30pm - Thursday is my day off
 
USE of the CHURCH - Our church is getting busy with rentals so the sanctuary and lounge may not be available for the times you may be requiring. Please contact Norma for all times that anyone may wish to use the sanctuary and lounge outside of our Thursday night and Sunday morning times. Thank you
 
OUTSIDE EVENTS:
Stephen Lewis Foundation Edmonton Grandmothers Grandmother Goodies – a sale of baked goods created by Grandmothers in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation – March 22 & 23, 11am to 4pm, Old Strathcona Antique Mall, 10328 – 78 ave
 
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 – 9:30am to 2:30pm, Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri
Spirit West United Church
7003 - 199st.NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 3A8
phone:     (780) 481-1406
email:     [email protected]
website: www.spiritwest.org
 
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March 2, 2025 - Eighth Sunday after Epiphany with the sacrament of communion

2/27/2025

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This Sunday, we will be led in worship by Rev. Lynn Maki who will celebrate communion with us.. Lynn’s reflection is called “A Moment”.  In the Time for Children, Lynn will read the book “Maybe (a story about potential)”.
The scripture readings are:
  • Ecclesiastes 3: 1-14   Adapted from the ESV
  • Matthew 17: 1-13
 
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGS
  • Annual Budget Meeting – March 9 after worship – Rev. Deborah Hoekstra officiating via ZOOM
  • Annual Meeting – March 23 after worship – Rev. Lynn Maki officiating
 
ICPM LUNCH - We need you!!!! Our annual Bissell lunch is on Sunday the 30th of March and we will be providing these great folks with over 100 bagged lunches.   I need a team of people to help make sandwiches in the church kitchen from approx. 2 - 4 PM on March 29.  If you can volunteer your time please contact Colleen F.  Sitting and Standing areas will be provided so all are welcome.

OVERHEAD PROJECTOR -   We have ordered a new projector and hope to have it within the next few weeks.  Thanks to generous donations, we have collected about half the cost of the projector and installation.  We ask anyone who is able to consider giving a special donation towards paying the cost of these items, for the sound system and to help us offset any future costs of same.  Your donation will be appreciated.

REMEMBER TO “SPRING AHEAD” – Daylight Savings Time starts at 2am on March 9th. Remember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour.

DATES to REMEMBER
  • Board Meeting – March 7 – 1pm via ZOOM
  • Congregational Meetings – March 9 and 23

LEADERSHIP TEAMS for March 2 – Communion Sunday
  • Hospitality – Sather – Ramona, Chris S, Colleen, Diane H
  • Scripture Reader – Colleen
  • Projectionist – Norma
  • Worship Leaders – Rev Lynn Maki

LEADERSHIP TEAMS for March 9 – Annual Budget Meeting
  • Hospitality – Callas – Carol & Bill, Sue & Gerry, Kathy W
  • Scripture Reader – Glenna
  • Projectionist – Rebecca
  • Snow Clearing – March 3-16 – Dave M / Gerry
  • Worship Leaders – Rev Dr. Donna Wilson

EVENTS HAPPENING in the church building Mar 2-8
  • Sun - Redeemed Christian Church God – 1:30-4:30pm
  • Mon – Embers – 6-8:20 pm
  • Tues – Redeemed Christian Church God – 6-7:30 pm
  • Tues – Church of Christ setup – 7:30-9pm
  • Wed – Bible study – 1:30-3pm
  • Wed – Church of Christ  - 5-7am, 6-9pm
  • Thurs – our choir practice – 6:30-9pm
  • Fri - Church of Christ setup – 6-7pm
  • Sat – Church of Christ – 5am-1pm
  • Sat – setup for our worship – 2-4pm
 
THIS WEEK, WE PRAY FOR
                    March 2
                   Transfiguration Sunday
                       Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday (March 4 & 5)
                          • Barrhead Pastoral Charge (Barrhead United, Agnes Memorial United, Fort                                        Assiniboine United, Swan Hills United)
                          • Clairmont Pastoral Charge
 
OFFICE HOURS
  • Norma => Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri - 9:30am-2:30pm - Thursday is my day off
 
USE of the CHURCH - Our church is getting busy with rentals so the sanctuary and lounge may not be available for the times you may be requiring. Please contact Norma for all times that anyone may wish to use the sanctuary and lounge outside of our Thursday night and Sunday morning times. Thank you
 
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. 
 
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 – 9:30am to 2:30pm, Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri
Spirit West United Church
7003 - 199st.NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 3A8
phone:     (780) 481-1406
email:     [email protected]
website: www.spiritwest.org

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February 16, 2025 - Sixth Sunday after Epiphany - Family Day Long Weekend

2/14/2025

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This Sunday, we will be led in worship by Rev. Dr. Donna Wilson. In the Time for all Ages, Donna will talk about counting you blessings. Donna’s reflection is called “Hate is Easy; Love takes Courage”.
The scripture readings are:
•           Hebrew Bible:   Jeremiah         17:   5-10
•           Epistle:               I Corinthians:  15: 12-20          
•           Gospel:              Luke                   6: 17-26
 
OFFERING ENVELOPES – for those who use offering envelopes, the envelopes for 2025 are available on the Welcome table
 
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGS
  • Annual Budget Meeting – March 9 after worship – Rev. Deborah Hoekstra officiating via ZOOM
  • Annual Meeting – March 23 after worship – Rev. Lynn Maki officiating

OVERHEAD PROJECTOR -   We have ordered a new projector and hope to have it within the next few weeks.  Thanks to generous donations, we have collected about half the cost of the projector and installation.  We are asking anyone who is able to consider giving a special donation towards paying the cost of these items and for the sound system and to help us offset any future costs of same.  Your donation will be appreciated.
 
LEADERSHIP TEAMS for Feb 16 – Family Day long weekend
  • Hospitality – Doyle – Don & Daphne, David & Cathy, Tony
  • Scripture Reader – Peter K
  • Projectionist – Rebecca W
  • Snow Clearing – Feb 3-16 – Mike / Dave S
  • Worship Leaders – Rev Dr. Donna Wilson
 
LEADERSHIP TEAMS for Feb 23 – Baptism
  • Hospitality – Welykochy – Glenna, Rhea, Gail, Ian
  • Scripture Reader – Bill C
  • Projectionist – Terri-Lynn
  • Snow Clearing – Feb 17-Mar 2 – Church of Christ Team 1
  • Worship Leaders – Rev  Larry Wright
 
EVENTS HAPPENING in the church building Feb 16-22
  • Sun - Redeemed Christian Church God – 1:30-4:30pm
  • Mon – office closed for Family Day
  • Tues – Redeemed Christian Church God – 6-7:30 pm
  • Tues – Church of Christ setup – 7:30-9pm
  • Wed – Bible study – 1:30-3pm
  • Wed – Church of Christ  - 5-7am, 6-9pm
  • Thurs – our choir practice – 6:30-9pm
  • Fri - Church of Christ setup – 6-7pm
  • Sat – Church of Christ – 5am-1pm
  • Sat – setup for our worship – 2-4pm
 
OFFICE HOURS
  • Norma => Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri - 9:30am-2:30pm - Thursday is my day off – the office will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17.
 
USE of the CHURCH - Our church is getting busy with rentals so the sanctuary and lounge may not be available for the times you may be requiring. Please contact Norma for all times that anyone may wish to use the sanctuary and lounge outside of our Thursday night and Sunday morning times. Thank you
 
OUTSIDE EVENTS – From THE Westend Seniors’ Activity Centre:
Join Us for A Matinee Show At Jubilations Dinner Theater
Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride through the 60s with 1969 Dylan, Joplin and all those Rolling Stones!
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | 11:15 am - 2:30 pm | Jubilations Dinner Theater, West Edmonton Mall Entrance 31 | $65.00 (includes lunch, tax & gratuity)
Reserve your spot now! Call 780-483-1209. Deadline: Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Learn more: https://weseniors.ca/wsac-calendar/travel-trip-jubilations-dinner-theater/
 
THIS WEEK, WE PRAY FOR
          February 16
• Fort McMurray: First Pastoral Charge (First United)
• Garneau Pastoral Charge, Edmonton
 
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 – 9:30am to 2:30pm, Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri
Spirit West United Church
7003 - 199st.NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 3A8
phone:     (780) 481-1406
email:     [email protected]
website: www.spiritwest.org
 
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Febryary 9, 2025 - Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

2/7/2025

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​This Sunday, we will be led in worship by Rev. Lynn Maki.. In the Time for all Ages, Lynn will discuss “The Song of the Golden Hare” by Jackie Morris.
Lynn’s sermon is called “By Faith”.
The scripture readings are:
  • Isaiah 40: 28-31
  • Hebrews 11: 1-11
 
OFFERING ENVELOPES – for those who use offering envelopes, the envelopes for 2025 will be available this Sunday on the Welcome table
 
WOMEN’S GROUP LUNCH and ANNUAL MEETING
The Spirit West Women’s lunch and annual meeting will be held at 11:30 am Saturday, February 8th at the Homefire Grill (18210 100 Ave). The cost will be $25 per person.  A sign-up sheet is on the table by the office.
 
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGS
  • Annual Budget Meeting – March 9 after worship
  • Annual Meeting – March 23 after worship
 
SOUND SYSTEM and OVERHEAD PROJECTOR- As many of you are already aware, our sound system has been challenging for the last several months.  As a result, many new items (cords, cord protectors, microphones, etc) have been purchased.  In addition, our overhead projector is nearly obsolete now and will have to be replaced soon. We are asking anyone who is able to consider giving a special donation towards paying the cost of these items and to help us offset any future costs of same.  Your donation, large or small, will be appreciated.
 
LEADERSHIP TEAMS for Feb 9
  • Hospitality – Ludlow – Diane L, Norma, Diane H for Cindy, Lynn M
  • Scripture Reader – Paul F
  • Projectionist – Bruce
  • Snow Clearing – Feb 3-16 – Mike / Save S
  • Worship Leaders – Rev Lynn Maki
 
LEADERSHIP TEAMS for Feb 16 – Family Day long weekend
  • Hospitality – Doyle – Don & Daphne, David & Cathy, Tony
  • Scripture Reader – Peter K
  • Projectionist – Rebecca W
  • Snow Clearing – Feb 3-16 – Mike / Dave S
  • Worship Leaders – Rev Dr. Donna Wilson
 
EVENTS HAPPENING in the church building Feb 9-16
  • Sun - Redeemed Christian Church God – 1:30-4:30pm
  • Mon – Embers – 6-8:20 pm
  • Tues – Redeemed Christian Church God – 6-7:30 pm
  • Tues – Church of Christ setup – 7:30-9pm
  • Wed – Bible study – 1:30-3pm
  • Wed – Church of Christ  - 5-7am, 6-9pm
  • Thurs – our choir practice – 6:30-9pm
  • Fri - Church of Christ setup – 6-7pm
  • Sat – Church of Christ – 5am-1pm
  • Sat – setup for our worship – 2-4pm
 
OFFICE HOURS
  • Norma => Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri - 9:30am-2:30pm
  • Thursday is my day off
 
USE of the CHURCH - Our church is getting busy with rentals so the sanctuary and lounge may not be available for the times you may be requiring. Please contact Norma for all times that anyone may wish to use the sanctuary and lounge outside of our Thursday night and Sunday morning times. Thank you
 
OUTSIDE EVENTS – From THE Westend Seniors’ Activity Centre:
3. WSAC's Men's Shed Open House
Join us for an evening of exploration and discovery!
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | WSAC
Register now! Call 780-483-1209 or email [email protected].
Learn more: https://weseniors.ca/whats_new/were-launching-mens-shed-open-house/
 4. NV Restaurant Afternoon Tea
Enjoy tea and savory & sweet treats!
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | 2:00 pm | $35.00 | NV Restaurant, 20015 Lessard Road
Register now! Call 780-483-1209.
Learn more: https://weseniors.ca/wsac-calendar/travel-trip-afternoon-tea-at-nv-restaurant/
5. Join Us for A Matinee Show At Jubilations Dinner Theater
Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride through the 60s with 1969 Dylan, Joplin and all those Rolling Stones!
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | 11:15 am - 2:30 pm | Jubilations Dinner Theater, West Edmonton Mall Entrance 31 | $65.00 (includes lunch, tax & gratuity)
Reserve your spot now! Call 780-483-1209. Deadline: Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Learn more: https://weseniors.ca/wsac-calendar/travel-trip-jubilations-dinner-theater/
 
THIS WEEK, WE PRAY FOR
          February 9
• Vermilion River Pastoral Charge (First United Church, Vermilion; Wesley United, Kitscoty; St. Andrew’s United, Marwayne; McQueen Memorial United, Mannville)
 
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 – 9:30am to 2:30pm, Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri
Spirit West United Church
7003 - 199st.NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 3A8
phone:     (780) 481-1406
email:     [email protected]
website: www.spiritwest.org

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