REACH THE LOST - "HELL WILL NOT STAND"
The Great Commission
16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted.18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” -Matthew 28:16-20
SERMON NOTES
"The Great Commission is not an option to be considered; it is a command to be obeyed"
-Hudson Taylor (Missionary to China)
"God uses men who are weak and feeble enough to lean on him."
- Hudson Taylor (Missionary to China)
"Sympathy is no substitute for action."
- David Livingstone (African Missionary)
"The Christian is not obedient unless he is doing all in his power to send the Gospel to the heathen world." -A. B. Simpson (Found of CMA)
- The Gospel ends with Jesus’ call to all disciples to go into all the world. How do you see yourself obeying Jesus’ call to go?
- Jesus calls us to make disciples, what does it mean to make disciples? How can we best make disciples of all people? Who is the most effective person that you know at making disciples and why?
- Jesus emphasizes baptism in the passage. Why is baptism so important? What is baptism? Have you ever been baptized, if not what is stopping you?
- The promise of the presence of Jesus is what wraps up the text. Why?
- Scriptures to Consider
1. Acts 1:8
2. Acts 13:47
3. Romans 10:13,14
4. 1 Chronicles 16:24
THIS WEEK
MONDAY Nov. 28
9:30 am Men’s Outreach Prayer
1:30 pm Ladies Prayertime
7:30 pm Monday Knight Men
TUESDAY Nov. 29
9:00 am Daybreak
7:00 pm Men’s Badminton
WEDNESDAY Nov.30
9:00 am Daybreak
9:45 am Keenager’s Study
2:00 pm Jorgensen Memorial
6:30 pm Worship & Prayer
6:30 pm Jr. High Small Groups
6:30 pm AWANA
6:30 pm QUEST
THURSDAY Dec. 1
7:00 pm Sr High Study at Wiebe’s
7:00 pm Men’s Floor Hockey
7:00 pm Evening Edition
FRIDAY Dec. 2
6:00 pm Christmas Banquet
7:30 pm Youth
SATURDAY Dec. 3
9:30 am Kids Music Rehearsal
SUNDAY Dec. 4
9:15 am & 11:15 am Worship (Filipino joining us for Communion Service)
5:00 pm Crisis 101
JOURNEY UPDATES
SINGIN’ THE GOSPEL presents
THE FREEDOM SINGERS Sunday, Nov. 27 at 6:00 pm. Throughout history, there have been men and women who were willing to sacrifice their lives rather than compromise their faith. The Freedom Singers’ story is one that will inspire you with a fresh, modern day picture of faith in a God that is still in control of a world gone mad.
CRISIS 101 “Making sense of life when life doesn’t make sense.” This is a DVD study to provide comfort, courage and confidence. Each episode is new and now starts at
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm with Pastor Art. Drop ins are welcome.
KIDS MUSICAL REHEARSAL DATES We will practice Saturdays, Dec. 3 and Dec. 10 from 9:30 am to noon. This is for Grades 1-6. Age 2 to Kindergarten will practice Dec. 7 and 8 from 10:30 am to 11:00 am. This musical presentation takes place on Dec. 11 at 9:15 am and 11:15 am.
Elders Update Newsletters are available at the Welcome Centre. Feel free to take a copy home with you.
Warm Homestyle CHRISTMAS adult BANQUET Friday, Dec. 2 at 6:00 pm. Tickets are now on sale ($25 each) at the Welcome Centre. The Martens Family will entertain and special speaker is Pastor Henry Trickey. There are only a few tickets left. Ticket purchase deadline is Wednesday Nov. 30.
We are still looking for 9 door prizes for the Adult Christmas Banquet. Please contact Pastor Art if you would like to donate an item, by email art.quist@sgac.net or by
calling 780-962-4700 ext 215.
BLESSING TREE FOR THE PASTORS
Choose a tag from the Christmas tree in
the foyer. Purchase a gift card for the
denomination you chose and return the
gift card by December 11. Gift cards
can be returned to the box provided (located on the Welcome Centre), to the office or the person manning the tree. Thanks for your gift!
SAVE THE DATE Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service times are 3:30 pm, 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm. There will be one service on Dec. 25 at 10:00 am.
PRAYER
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Our Christian Workers: Ed & Marie Schmidt, Roy & Joyce Hewko, Tracey Flynn.
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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 16, 15, 12 and 10.
Our Administrative Staff: Joanna Halliday. Joanna is married to Joel and they have 2 children ages 9 & 6.
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Our Elders: Mathew Clarke is married to Ramie and they have three children ages 3, 2 and 8 months.
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Lynne Jorgensen and family in the passing of husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather Poul. Memorial service will be here Wednesday Nov. 30 at 2pm.
FAMILY MATTERS
Salvation Army Kettle Campaign is on from now until Dec. 24. If you wish to volunteer for a two hour shift at a local retailer call Krista 587-989-1047 or email them sprucegrovechristmaskettle@gmail.com.
Congratulations to Scott and Leah Woitas as they dedicate Luke to the Lord this weekend.
Blessings to these families who dedicated children last weekend.Bryce & Jenn Healey dedicated Katie Grace to the Lord. Steve & Angele Medieros dedicated Kira Gisele Aida to the Lord.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Week thru Nov. 20 $16,900
20 Week Average $22,830
BUDGET $26,153 PER WEEK
BUDGET TO END OF OCT. $470,754
BUDGET SHORTFALL October 31 ($59,628)
Future Dev Cash on Hand Oct. 31 $159.571
Global Adv Fund July to Oct. 31 $48,504
Canadian Fund July to Oct. 31 $13,514
Revenue YTD Oct. 31 $411,126
Expenses YTD Oct. 31 $360,868