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Weekly News for Sunday, March 3, 2024

INDESTRUCTIBLE JOY - A Study in Philippians

Today we look at Philippians 2 through the lens of marriage as we discuss “Steps Towards a Joy-filled Marriage” with application for all relationships.

  Click here to access sermon discussion questions - available Monday.


THIS WEEK


Monday, March 4
9:30 am Men’s & Women’s Prayer
1:30 pm SGAC Homeschoolers Group
7:00 pm PB&J (1) Group
7:00 pm 5 Lies Men’s Group

Tuesday, March 5
9:15 am Jesus & Women Group
9:15 am Armor of God Women’s Group
7:00 pm Youth Bible Study
7:15 pm Art of Marriage Couple’s Group

Wednesday, March 6
9:30 am Keenagers
4:00 pm AWANA
5:40 pm Trek & Journey
5:45 pm Prayer for Our World
7:00 pm After Alpha
7:00 pm GriefShare
7:00 pm Men's Filipiino & Friends Basketball Group
7:30 pm Young Adults Study

Thursday, March 7
12:30 pm PB&J (2) Group
6:30 pm Empowered MOMS Group
7:00 pm Big Pictures Group
7:00 pm Jesus in the Marketplace Group
7:00 pm Men’s Floor Hockey

Friday, March 8
5:00 pm Grace’s Table
7:30 pm Youth Game Night

Saturday, March 9
No Events

Sunday, March 10
9:15 & 11:15 am Worship Services & SGAC Kids
12:45 pm Filipinos & Friends


CHURCH LIFE UPDATES


The Worship Service will also be on Facebook and YouTube at 9:15 am this Sunday.   For more information please visit our website or watch for The Loop, our weekly e-newsletter. If you do not receive The Loop you can download it here from our website.  Click HERE to sign up to receive The Loop in your email weekly.

ARE YOU NEW TO SGAC? We want to help you get connected.  Fill out a Connection Card and stop by the Welcome Desk so we can meet you & give you a small gift to say thanks for joining us.  We hope SGAC will soon start to feel like home! 

CHILDREN'S CHECK IN LOCATION - Programming is available today for nursery to grade 6. Nursery & 2 year-olds check in at the nursery. 3 year-olds to grade 6 check in at the Community Life Centre.  

CONNECT WITH ANOTHER COUPLE ON MARRIAGE - In response to today’s sermon, make a plan with another couple to connect over coffee and enrich your marriage. If you are new to SGAC and unsure who to ask to meet with OR you are available to meet with someone who’s new, click here to submit your contact info to the office. 

GRACE’S TABLE - We all go through tough times. If a warm & nutritious meal would be helpful for you or someone you know, Click here to register or call the office by noon on Monday, March 4. Meal
pick up is Friday, March 8 from 5 pm - 6:30 pm.

FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH - March 8 at 7:30 pm. Jr. High will be playing Quelf (a team based large board game) and Sr. High will be mini golfing here at the church. Bring a toonie to help cover costs. For more information please contact Pastor Josh.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE BAPTIZED? Our next baptism service is on Sunday, May 12. If God is leading you to be part of it:
1. At the end of the service TODAY take a towel from the basket on the stage.
2. Place the towel under the cross as a visual representation of your desire to be baptized.
3. Take a baptism brochure home with you. Click here to access the form online.
4. Fill out the form and let the office know by April 28 that you want to move forward with baptism!


TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION
 on these & other events check out the following:

 Website - sgac.net
 Facebook - @sprucegrovealliancechurch@sgacwomen@sgacyouth@sgackeenagersgroup, 
@sgackids
 Instagram - @sga.church@youngadults.sgac@sgacyouth@sgac.women
 YouTube - @sprucegrovealliancechurch

Are you in “The Loop”?  Don’t miss out on Pastor Brent’s weekly e-newsletter which comes out every Wednesday afternoon.  If you have not subscribed to SGAC’s e-newsletter, you can do that at 
“SGAC Downloads” on our website where you can also read this week’s edition of The Loop.  


FINANCIAL MATTERS   
Mortgage to Jan. 31            $1,469,253 
Interest Rate:  7.70% 
YTD General Fund Revenue
July - January 31, 2024          $912,573
YTD Budget Required
July 1 - January 31, 2024        $934,317
YTD Budget Shortfall              -$ 21,744


Please note the following options for giving: 

ONLINE GIVING
Whether it is a one-time gift or you would like to schedule a recurring donation, you can give online to Spruce Grove Alliance Church.  This option allows you to give using a Visa debit card or the traditional Visa or MasterCard credit cards. 

PRE-AUTHORIZED GIVING
Pick up a pre-authorized debit agreement form from our church office or download one here. You can fill it out and then (with a voided cheque) you can either scan it and email it to the office, or drop it off during regular office hours. 

INTERAC/DEBIT
During office hours, you can drop by and use the INTERAC/DEBIT machine at the Welcome Desk, then fill out your donation envelope including your name, address, giving number and insert your debit receipt so we can disburse funds as directed. Place sealed envelope in the box on the counter. 

E-TRANSFER
Use E-Transfer to give at SGAC, using give@sgac.net.  Please include your offering envelope number and contact information.  In the notes section please indicate how you would like your donation designated (ie: General Fund, Canadian Ministries etc.). The money is deposited directly into the church account and does not require a security question.  (This method of giving is not to be used for registrations.) 

IN PERSON
During office hours, you can stop by the church office and drop off your donation in a sealed envelope.  Mark it Finance / Confidential. 

By MAIL / CHEQUE - Mail your donation to:
Spruce Grove Alliance Church
Attn: Finance Office
250 Century Road
Spruce Grove, AB T7X 1W6 

Thank you for your generosity in giving to SGAC.

Questions: Please contact the church office at 780-962-4700 or by email corina.langdon@sgac.net.  Click here to visit our website and give online.


 PRAYER


Please Pray For:

Our Christian Workers  - Ray and Cindy Perry work with the C&MA in Mexico. Ray’s parents attend SGAC.

Our Pastoral Team Staff Member - Corey Tilroe, Director of Operations. Corey is married to Tara and they have 3 children.

Our Support Team Staff Member -  Dave Janssen, Technical Director. Dave is married to Dawn and they have 6 children.

Our Elders Team Member -Dan Ibsen. Dan is married to Melodie and they have 4 children.

We want to pray with you.  If you have prayer or praise requests contact us at prayer@sgac.net or fill out a Connection Card & place it in the offering plate.


FAMILY MATTERS


SPECIAL THANKS to a generous donor for providing cookies in the foyer today!

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS is NEXT Sunday (March 10). Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night for Daylight Savings Time!