"No Tricks"
2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-6
The Light of the Gospel
4 Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart.2 But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God's word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God. 3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4 In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5 For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake. 6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Introducing...
This weekend we are pleased to introduce Josh & Beth Palsky to the congregation. Josh is from Airdrie Alberta and has lived there for the past 15 years. He is just finishing up his final class at Ambrose University where he will then receive a Bachelor Degree in Church Ministry. He married his wife Bethany in 2012 and they both have served as youth leaders since 2009. Youth ministry is where Josh feels a strong call from God and seeks to serve God by helping bring youth into a deeper relationship with God. Please pray for Josh as he comes to candidate as Youth Pastor at SGAC February 17-19.
THIS WEEK
MONDAY, February 13
9:30 am Men’s Outreach Prayer
1:30 pm Ladies Prayertime
6:30 pm Filipino Basketball
7:30 pm Monday Knight Men
TUESDAY, February 14
9:00 am Daybreak
7:00 pm Youth/Adult Badminton
WEDNESDAY, February 15
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 16
6:30 pm Sr. High Small Group at the Weibe's
7:00 pm Men's Floor Hockey
FRIDAY, February 17
5:30 pm Youth & Parents Pizza Supper (with Josh Palsky, Youth Pastor Candidate)
7:00 pm Youth Event (with Josh Palsky, Youth Pastor Candidate) PLEASE NOTE: end time is 9:00 pm
SATURDAY , February 18
SUNDAY, February 19
9:15 am Worship Service
11:00 am Filipino Service
11:15 am Worship Service
JOURNEY UPDATES
DEEPER LIFE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY will start it’s first Bible School course March 23 – 25. To register for “Training for Reigning” with Doctor Cottle – a study on the life of David, please see Pastor Coreen at the children’s Kiosk after service. Deadline – today!
OFFERING ENVELOPES One name only. If using debit card, the card holder’s name must be on the envelope.
OLD FASHIONED HYMN SING Sunday, February 12 at 6:00 pm. All ages welcome. Coffee and tea provided, bring finger foods to share.
EVENING EDITION Women, join us this Thursday, 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.
YOUTH Friday Feb. 17 Parents & Youth, join us for Pizza Supper from 5:30 - 7:00 pm to meet Youth Pastor Candidate Josh Palsky. Please RSVP on Facebook MERGE Youth or the office by noon Friday. Youth Event will follow from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
MEN'S BILLIARDS NIGHT at Sharks February 17 at 7:00 pm. Call Ryan at 780-700-1448.
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. Tickets are $10/each. Contact Tim Wiebe for tickets or more information.
SINGIN’ THE GOSPEL Sunday, February 26 at 6:00 pm with “The Daae Family”. 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 Sunday at the Welcome Desk. Registration deadline is March 5.
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 Foreman at 780-962-2113.
PRAYER
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Our Christian Workers: Shaun & Iris Kelly, Charles & Angela Ibsen, David & Annette Faszer.
Our Pastoral Staff: Pastor Coreen Frey. Pastor Coreen is married to Dave and they have 3 married children.
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Our Administrative Staff: Karen Lapp. Karen is married to Jon and they have 2 children ages 17 & 14.
Our Elders: Tory Tebb. Tory is married to Shawna and they have 4 children ages 17, 16, 14 and 12.
FAMILY MATTERS
- CONDOLENCES to the Hildebrandt family in the loss of John. If you would like to help the family, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/funeralliving-expenses-for-kathy to make a donation.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Week thru February 5 $32,926
32 Week Average $24,381
BUDGET $26,153 PER WEEK
BUDGET TO END OF January $810,743
BUDGET SHORTFALL ($63,481)
Future Dev Cash on Hand $187,096
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