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Weekly News for Sunday, February 5, 2017

"A Letter From the Heart"

2 CORINTHIANS 3

Ministers of the New Covenant

Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, as some do, letters of recommendation to you, or from you? You yourselves are our letter of recommendation, written on our] hearts, to be known and read by all. And you show that you are a letter from Christ delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.

Such is the confidence that we have through Christ toward God. Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God, who has made us sufficient to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

Now if the ministry of death, carved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at Moses' face because of its glory, which was being brought to an end, will not the ministry of the Spirit have even more glory? For if there was glory in the ministry of condemnation, the ministry of righteousness must far exceed it in glory. 10 Indeed, in this case, what once had glory has come to have no glory at all, because of the glory that surpasses it. 11 For if what was being brought to an end came with glory, much more will what is permanent have glory.

12 Since we have such a hope, we are very bold, 13 not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face so that the Israelites might not gaze at the outcome of what was being brought to an end. 14 But their minds were hardened. For to this day, when they read the old covenant, that same veil remains unlifted, because only through Christ is it taken away. 15 Yes, to this day whenever Moses is read a veil lies over their hearts. 16 But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed.17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.18 And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.


SERMON NOTES

“Many of us have had to stand alone for years witnessing to the power of Christ to save His people to the uttermost. Like Joshua and Caleb, we have had to follow God alone as we followed Him wholly. But this is the real
victory of faith and the proof of our uncompromising fidelity.
Let us not, therefore, complain when we suffer reproach for our testimony or stand alone for God. Let us, rather, thank Him that He so honours us and stand the test so that He can afterwards use us when the multitudes are glad to follow.”
-A.B. Simpson

  • Paul says that “ And you show that you are a letter from Christ delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on
    tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.” -2 Corinthians 3:3.
    1. Why do you think Paul is so strong regarding a life well lived?

    2. How was the testimony of the Corinthians proof of his apostleship?

  • “Such is the confidence that we have through Christ toward God. Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God,” 2 Corinthians 3:4-5.
    1. How can we maintain a confidence in Christ instead of dramatic
    displays of God Power?

    2. What roles of suffering (the cross) play in how God reveals himself to
    all people?

Scriptures to Consider
 1. Hebrews 12:18-21
2. Exodus 34:29-34
3.Mark 5


THIS WEEK

MONDAY,  February 6
9:30 am Men’s Outreach Prayer
1:30 pm Ladies Prayertime
6:30 pm Filipino Basketball
7:00 pm Bible School Information Meeting
7:30 pm Monday Knight Men

TUESDAY,  February 7
9:00 am Daybreak
7:00 pm Youth/Adult Badminton

WEDNESDAY, February 8
9:00 am Daybreak
9:45 am Keenager’s Study
6:30 pm Worship & Prayer
6:30 pm AWANA
6:30 pm Jr High Study
6:30 pm Financial Peace
6:30 pm Men’s Ephesians Study
6:30 pm Road to Emmaus
7:00 pm Young Adults Study at Vanderveen’s

THURSDAY,  February 9
6:30 pm Sr. High Small Group at the Weibe's
7:00 pm Men's Floor Hockey

FRIDAY, February 10
NO YOUTH

SATURDAY , February 11

SUNDAY, February 12
9:15 am Worship Service
11:00 am Filipino Service
11:15 am Worship Service
6:00 pm Hymn Sing

JOURNEY UPDATES

Evening Edition Women, join us on Thursday evenings starting February 16 at 7:00 pm as we study the book “A Woman Who Doesn’t Quit: 5 Habits from the Book of Ruth” by Nicki Koziarz. Facilitated by Lois Halterman. Call the office to register.

OLD FASHIONED HYMN SING Sunday, February 12 at 6:00 pm. All ages welcome. Coffee and tea provided, bring finger foods to share.

FAITH HOCKEY NIGHT Friday, February 24 at 7:00 pm at Grant Fuhr Arena, the Spruce Grove Saints vs Bonnyville. Former NHL’er Rob Globke will be giving his testimony. Invite your friends and family for this fun filled night put on by Hockey Ministries International. There will be free pizza & prizes (including a signed Saints jersey). Tickets are $10/each. Contact Tim  for tickets or more information.

Introducing SGAC’s very own higher education in Biblical theology. If you are interested in studying the Bible with world class presenters, join us for an information meeting this Monday night, February 6 at 7:00 pm.

NO YOUTH this Friday, February 10.

SINGIN’ THE GOSPEL Sunday, February 26 at 6:00 pm with “The Daae Family”. The family roots in singing go back to the early 1900’s, and sharing the Gospel is something that they love to do. The Gospel sounds of bluegrass, country and Southern Gospel have filled this family’s hearts. It is their desire to fill your hearts with God’s love as well. Free admission, a free will offering will be taken.

Men’s Retreat March 10 - 12 at Camp Nakamun. “Battle for Glory” with special speaker TJ Syroteuk. Registration fee $125. Register by calling the Church Office.
Registration deadline is March 5.

OFFERING ENVELOPES One name only. If using debit card, the card holder’s name must be on the envelope.

MISSION FEST ALBERTA 2017 – February 24–26 at West Edmonton Christian Assembly. The purpose of Missions Fest is threefold; to inform and celebrate what God is doing all over the world; to educate Christians about their responsibility and involvement in world evangelization and missions; to challenge believers to pray, give, send, and go. For more information contact Ed at 780-962-2113.


PRAYER 

  • Our Christian Workers:Matthew & Charity Quick, Rae-Anna & Gord Schutz, Larry & Trixie Nanninga

    Our Pastoral Staff:  Pastor Daryl Sam. Daryl is married to Birgit and they have 3 children.

  • Our Administrative Staff: Joyce is married to Reuben and they have two adult children.

    Our Elders: Mathew Clarke is married to Ramie and they have three children ages 3, 2 and 8 months.


FAMILY MATTERS


FINANCIAL UPDATE

Week thru January 29 $31,137
31 Week Average $24,105
BUDGET $26,153 PER WEEK
BUDGET TO END OF January $810,743
BUDGET SHORTFALL  ($63,481)

Future Dev Cash on Hand  $181,096
Global Adv Fund July to January 31 $104,376
Canadian Fund July to January 31 $23,894
Revenue YTD  $747,262
Expenses YTD   $661,933