February 16, 2025
Good News Is Everywhere
Jesus’ discourse to the people in Luke 6:17-26 has a clear focus on the blessings and woes named by Jesus for the crowds who have come to be healed and to hear him. These verses put today’s hearers on a level plain with all those to whom Jesus once spoke: the twelve, the crowd of disciples and the “multitude” from all over the area. All these people, including us, whatever our commitments to Jesus, whatever our understanding, get to hear Jesus open such a different world view from our own that it still leaves us gasping.
Jesus’ speech in these verses is quite direct and rhythmic. Poor and rich, hungry and filled, weeping and laughing, hated and admired are in the very process of being reversed or will be. God’s good news to the poor is also tough news for those who are not poor. For God’s reign to be good news for the well-fed, rich, laughing, and admired, they will have to wake up and change their ways.
It does not mean that there is a complete reversal, and all of a sudden the poor are wealthy and the rich are destitute. Rather, in the creative process of building the realm of God, all will have their hunger and thirst satisfied, all will have access to education and health care, all will be welcome to join in the abundance that life has to offer. When we realize that this means not only human beings but all of creation, we will truly know the meaning of being good stewards and faithful inhabitants of this planet we call Earth.
Rev. Deborah
ANNOUNCEMENTS FEBRUARY 16, 2025
SUNDAY FEB 23 BREAKFAST: The Men’s Club will be cooking breakfast for us on Sunday, Feb 23. Please come join us! Everyone is welcome.
LUNCH SUNDAY MARCH 9: We are planning a Lunch Sunday March 9. If you can help, please contact the office.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER – HELP WITH DECORATIONS: Our UCW is responsible for setting up a display, and the following donations are requested: Silk flowers, especially gardenias and other colourful tropical flowers, straw hats, quilts (preferably floral), beading, especially with shells, floral leis, etc. We will be happy to return them to you after the event (March 7).
REMINDERS
FRIDAY, MARCH 7 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER:
The 2025 World Day of Prayer Service will be held Friday, March 7 at 7:00 PM at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 101 McLeod Ave, Spruce Grove. The service was prepared by the women of the Cook Islands. All are invited to come to worship, learn about the Cook Islands, and share refreshments, including their special Lime Cookie. There are posters available for distribution.
COMMUNITY NEWS - SUNDAY MAR 15:
“One Church” (representatives from 9 churches in our area) is hosting “The Grand Banquet” for Grandparents, Seniors or anyone pondering their legacy at Beach Corner Church from 4:30 to 8:30 on Sunday, Mar. 15. The evening includes 2 information sessions, special music and a meal. Tickets are $25 per person and are available on line or from Roc Weigl (Minister of the S.P. Baptist Church). See poster on the bulletin board for more info.
FROM THE WORSHIP COMMITTEE
Communion dates: March 9 (Lent 1), April 20 (Easter)
PHOTOS WELCOME: Your can submit photos for use in bulletins, letters, website, etc. by emailing them to
PASSING ON YOUR CONCERNS: If you know of anyone who would like a visit or needs a card, please call the Church Office (780 963-4745) or email
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
UKULELES & CHOIR |
Ukuleles: Wednesdays at 6:15 PM Choir: Wednesdays at 7:00 PM |
CARD RECREATORS | Thursdays at 10:00 AM |
MEETINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 |
8:45 AM - Breakfast at Stony Plain (thanks to the Men's Club) |
FRIDAY, MARCH 7 |
7:00 PM - World Day of Prayer at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Spruce Grove |
SUNDAY, MARCH 9 |
Stony Plain Lunch Sunday |