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Weekly News for Sunday, July 14, 2019

I AM The Light of the World

John 8:12

12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”


Sermon Notes

“I am the light of the world,” is rooted in Jesus’ relationship with His Father.
John Piper states, “Jesus speaks from God and for God and as God.” Apart from Jesus, we live in darkness. We have limited capacity to understand who we are or what we see in the world.

“The beauty of our humanity is still evident,” writes Aimee Joseph, “but ugliness abounds.”

“The light of Christ,” writes John Piper, “is the brightness of God shining on the retina of the human soul.”

Life can be wonderful on earth, but not fully complete without Jesus. We are all created to crave the Creator, our Father, and only through a relationship with our Savior Jesus can the dark parts of our hearts brighten.

“When I admit I am not enough, I’m freed to run and cling to the God who is.”
- Aimee Joseph

There’s more to light than the absence of darkness. Light has scientific properties that can be explained scientifically. Light has spiritual properties that can only be explained by faith in the goodness of God. It is God’s will that we dwell in the light of His love and care. He does not will that we walk in darkness.

For further study check these verses:

  • 2 Samuel 22:29
  • John 3:19
  • Psalm 18:28
  • John 12:46
  • Psalm 112:4
  • Ephesians 5:8  

THIS WEEK

MONDAY,  July 15
9:30 am Men's Prayer

TUESDAY, July 16


WEDNESDAY, July 17
9:00 am Park Play Days at Living Waters School in Spruce Grove
9:45 am  Keenager’s Study 
7:30 pm Young Adults at the Piska's

THURSDAY, July 18

FRIDAY, July 19

SATURDAY , July 20
11:30 am
YOUTH Wabamun Beach Hangout grades  7-12  (bus leaves SGAC at 11:30, returns at 4:00 pm)

SUNDAY, July 21
9:15 and 11:15 am  Worship Services               


JOURNEY UPDATES

Singin’ the Gospel  Sunday, July 14 at 6:00 pm.  Join us for a dynamic evening of music and worship with Angela Prim from Nashville (a recent Gaither artist) and The Amundruds.  You do not want to miss this concert.  Freewill offering will be taken.

Please note: There will be no Discovery Island during building maintenance.  Nursery and 2 year olds care will be available today. Age 3 to grade 6, reduced summer programming will resume on Sunday, July 21.

PARK PLAY DAYS Join us on Wednesday,  July 17 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.  Meet at Living Waters Christian Academy Playground in Spruce Grove.  Bring your kids to play at the playground while you have a chance to connect with others from SGAC. 

Don’t miss it! VBS registration is open for children ages 4-grade 6. Join us as we go To Mars and Beyond August 12 to 16 from 9:15 am to 12:15 pm. We have over 230 kids registered with only a limited number of spots left in our preschool program.  We are still looking for a minimum of  21 adults and 22 teens to minister to our Voyagers that week. Volunteers sign up at the Check In Kiosk today!

YOUTH HANGOUT @ WABAMUN BEACH Youth, join us on July 20 for an epic Beach Day at Wabamun Provincial Park. The bus will leave SGAC promptly at 11:30 am and return to the Church at 4:00 pm.

What to bring:

• Lunch

• Water bottle

• Outdoor/beach toys/games (bring only what you can carry and keep with you on the bus)

• Appropriate swim-wear

• $2 bus fare

This is event is open to all Youth going into Grades 7-12. (This includes youth going into grade 7 & youth who just graduated grade 12)

Future Development Update
Cash on Hand (as per Alliance District guidelines)

Total cash on hand -        $1,834,490.00

Gifts in Kind -                     $95,000.00

Expenses paid -                 $90,120.00

TOTAL Cash On Hand -   $2,019,610.00

New/Renewed 3-year pledges--We have received a total of 64 pledges with an amount of $730,000.00.  We are asking that if you haven’t already, please prayerfully consider how you can partner with the Future Development of SGAC through a commitment over the next three years (starting September 1, 2019) and drop off your pledge form in the Future Development display or complete online.  If you have been participating with future development with a pledge from 2 years ago and are planning to continue for a renewed 3-year pledge, we ask that you fill out a new pledge form so the Future Development team is aware of your intentions.  Thank you to those who have returned new/renewed pledge forms.  It is appreciated.

Construction update--

  • Work has begun under the parking lot, laying the foundation for our future build. The focus this week is on the sanitary and storm sewers, and installing a new water line. We also have applications in with ATCO Gas to determine their requirements, and are working with our architect to develop our building permit for the new construction.
  • The sidewalk work is being done by the City of Spruce Grove, and unfortunately was not planned with our building project in mind.
  • In the meantime the building team is meeting with our pastors, staff and volunteers to determine the needs for internet and telephone services that need to be decided while we are doing this underground work.
  • As this project moves forward we will continue to update the display in the church foyer. There is also a drafting board outside of the sanctuary entrance where you can see exactly what is happening underground – and leave your questions and comments.

PRAYER

Please pray for:

  • Our International Workers: Tim & Brenda Tjosvold, Jon & Angie Coutts, Ric & Kareen Strangway.

  • Our Pastoral Team Staff Member: Pastor of Women’s Ministries - Karen Houcher. Karen is married to Dan and they have 5 children.

  • Our Support Staff Team Member: Josiah Sawatzky.

  • Our Elders Team Member: John deSteiger. John has one adult son.


Family Matters

  • CONGRATULATIONS to Marlon and Roselle Prudenciado in the birth of their son. Isaiah Jayden was born on July 5.

  • We welcome Candice Terney to our Children’s Ministry staff. Candice will be serving in the Nursery & 2 year old departments.