"Treasures in Jars of Clay"
2 CORINTHIANS 4:7-18
Treasure in Jars of Clay
7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. 8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; 10 always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. 11 For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. 12 So death is at work in us, but life in you.
13 Since we have the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, “I believed, and so I spoke,” we also believe, and so we also speak, 14 knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. 15 For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.
16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
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 and be sure to join us Sunday morning at 9:15 am or 11:15 am to hear from Josh and meet him!
THIS WEEK
MONDAY, February 20
Family Day Holiday - church office is closed
TUESDAY, February 21
9:00 am Daybreak
7:00 pm Youth/Adult Badminton
7:00 pm Elder's Meeting
WEDNESDAY, February 22
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 23
6:30 pm Sr. High Small Group at the Weibe's
7:00 pm Men's Floor Hockey
7:00 pm Evening Edition
FRIDAY, February 24
7:00 pm Faith Hockey Night at Grant Fuhr Arena (also our Youth Event)
SATURDAY , February 25
9:00 am AWANA Grand Prix
SUNDAY, February 26
9:15 am Worship Service
11:00 am Filipino Service
11:15 am Worship Service
6:00 pm Singin' the Gospel - The Daae Family
JOURNEY UPDATES
FAITH HOCKEY NIGHT Friday, February 24 at 7:00 pm at Grant Fuhr Arena. This is our Youth event. Contact Tim Wiebe for tickets or more information. ph: 780-970-4869 . Contact Tim for tickets or details.
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. Free admission, a free will offering will be taken.
AWANA GRAND PRIX Races are almost here. All racers be sure to bring your car on Wednesday night for weigh in. Races begin at 9:00 am on Saturday, February 25. Come and cheer on all the clubbers as they show off their cars and the hard work that went into creating each one.
SAVE THE DATE Family Camping at 752 West RV ATV Campground set for June 29 - July 2. More information will be here soon.
Teacher Blessing and Training Breakfast. All Children’s Ministry volunteers are invited to join us on Saturday, March, 4 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. We want to bless you with a time of prayer, and teaching. If you have not taken the required Safety and Risk Management training in the last 12 months we will be teaching this on March 4th as well. Please contact Debbie, Janet or Joanna to RSVP or if you have any questions.
Men’s Retreat March 10 - 12 at Camp Nakamun. “Battle for Glory” with special speaker TJ Syroteuk. Registration fee $125. Register online. 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.
Ministry/Service Opportunity We are seeking a few more people (couples or singles) to assist with serving communion either at 9:15 or 11:15 am services. If you are interested email Tony Jones at antonj@xplorenet.com
If you have made a committment to follow Jesus in the past year, we would love to hear from you! Please call the church office. Thank you.
PRAYER
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Our International Workers: Ric & Ruth-Anne Gilbertson, Dan & Melodie Ibsen, A & J.
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Our Pastoral Staff: Director of Women’s MInistries - Karen Houcher. Karen is married to Dan and they have 5 children ages 17, 15, 12 and 10.
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Our Administrative Staff: Janet Sawatzky. Janet is married to Richard and they have 3 adult children.
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Our Elders: Mike Boldt. Mike is married to Natalie and they have three children ages 10, 8 and 5.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
2016 Tax Receipts –Donation receipts were mailed out Friday February 10th. If you have any questions, please contact the church office. Thank you for your generosity in partnering with SGAC this past year.
Giving Update – The following is a comparison of giving for the current year, July 2016 to January 2017 compared to the same period for the prior year.
• General Fund $747,262, ($781,320 prior year)
• Global Advance Fund $104,376, ($75,189 prior year)
• Canadian Ministries $23,894, ($24,152 prior year)
• As of January 31, 2017 our General Fund is short $63,487 compared to budget.
Please prayerfully consider how the Lord might enable each of us to give generously to our General Fund that we might continue with the work He has given us to do in reaching our community.