Frustrated with God
Jonah 4:1-5
Jonah's Anger and the Lord's Compassion
4 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry. 2 And he prayed to the Lord and said, “O Lord, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarshish; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from disaster. 3 Therefore now, O Lord, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live.” 4 And the Lord said, “Do you do well to be angry?”
5 Jonah went out of the city and sat to the east of the city and made a booth for himself there. He sat under it in the shade, till he should see what would become of the city.
SERMON NOTES
"A man can no more take in a supply of grace for the future than he can eat enough today to last him for the next 6 months, nor can he inhale sufficient air into his lungs with one breath to sustain life for a week to come. We are permitted to draw upon God's store of grace from day to day as we need it." - Dwight L. Moody
- Have you ever gotten angry with God? Why? Is it okay to get angry with God?
- What is the difference between mercy and grace? Do you deserve God’s wrath?
- How have you enjoyed God’s mercy and grace?
Scriptures to Consider
1. Psalm 13:1-6
2. Psalm 35:17-18
3. Psalm 42:9-11
THIS WEEK
MONDAY, August 13
9:15 am - 12:15 pm VBS
7:30 pm Young Adults at the Piska's
TUESDAY, August 14
9:15 am - 12:15 pm VBS
WEDNESDAY, August 15
9:15 am - 12:15 pm VBS
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm YOUTH Games at Jubilee Park
THURSDAY, August 16
9:15 am - 12:15 pm VBS
FRIDAY, August 17
9:15 am - 12:15 pm VBS
SATURDAY , August 18
SUNDAY, August 19
10:00 am Celebration Sunday Worship Service followed by family BBQ/Potluck
JOURNEY UPDATES
On Sunday, August 12, We begin decorating our building for VBS. If you are able to come at 1:00 pm and help Children’s Ministry workers transform our building into a Shipwrecked Island and Jungle - your help is greatly appreciated. Contact Pastor Coreen for details or to let her know you'll be there!
CELEBRATION SUNDAY, August 19 (next Sunday) - Family BBQ & Potluck we will hold ONE SERVICE AT 10:00 am. If your last name starts with A - M please bring a large salad to share and if your last name starts with N - Z please bring a large dessert to share. We will supply hot-dogs, condiments & drinks. This event is for the whole church family. Feel free to invite your friends and neighbors. (Please note that there will be no 9:15 or 11:15 am service on August 19, just one service at 10:00 am))
HUGE Thank You to the many volunteers who have been working hard on the renovations of the Prayer Room and the Resource Room. These upgrades have been resourced from the Maintenance budget. Stop by the Prayer Room to see the hard work and future potential ministries opportunities in this multi-purpose room. Peek in the Resource Room to see the much needed updates to help us organize all our ministry supplies.
YOUTH games in the park Wednesday, Aug. 15 Meet at Jubilee Park 6:00 pm and pick up is 9:00 pm. Bring any games you wish to play. This event is for students in grades 7-12. If you are going into grade 7 or just recently graduated grade 12, you are also invited to join us.
Mark your calendars for Friday, August 24 (6:30 pm) when SGAC will transform into a movie theatre for a special showing of “I Can Only Imagine”, the inspiring true story behind the best selling Christian single of all time. Funds raised will support the Future Development of SGAC so bring friends and neighbours, and enjoy a theatre-style concession! Please Note: Admission is by donation.
MINISTRY FAIR: coming Sept. 9 following both services. Discover what Bible Study opportunities we have for you. Wednesday evening studies include, Small Group Leadership, Old Testament Word of God, Spiritual Gifts, Parenting Class; Thursday evening studies include, Old Testament Word of God, Case for Christ, Truth Project. Coming in January 2019, Alpha. Come see where you can grow and be involved for the fall season.
LOVE THE GROVE Free Family Festival, Sunday, September 16 at 10:00 am. Start thinking about who you can invite. Stay tuned for more details.
Financial Update
Weekly Update August 5, 2018
General Fund giving Aug. 05 $ 22,997
6 week average $ 20,362
-- Budget requirement $ 24,942
Future Dev. Fund giving Aug. 05 $ 2,865
--Balance as of Aug. 05, 2018 $1,167,399
Monthly Update July1 to July 31, 2018
General Fund Budget Revenue amount to Date: $124,710
General Revnue to Date: $ 99,177
-Budget Shortfall $ 25,533
Expenses to Date $ 96,272
-Year to date Surplus $ 2,905
Global Advance Giving $ 10,341
Canadian Ministries Giving $ 2,482
PRAYER
Please pray for:
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Our International Workers: Cori Ibsen, Dan & Melodie Ibsen, A & J.
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Our Pastoral Team Staff Member: Pastor Coreen Frey. Pastor Coreen is married to Dave and they have 3 married children.
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Our Administrative Team Staff Member: Joanna Halliday. Joanna is married to Joel and they have 2 children ages 11 & 8.
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Our Elders Team Member: Tim Wiebe. Tim is married to Julie. They have 3 children ages 16,13 & 12.
Family Matters
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD shoe-boxes will arrive here after Sept. 1. Pick up extra school supplies for your shoe-box as you shop for your child’s supplies.
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Pray for A & J because of recent natural disasters that are affecting their area.
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You are invited to the 60th Wedding Anniversary of Roy & Vera Hanlan August 25 1:00 - 4:00 pm at the Pioneer Centre. No Cards or Gifts. Please RSVP to 780-960-1434 if you plan to attend.
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Congratulations to Lance & Hannah Penner in their decision to dedicate Jacqueline Ava to the Lord today.
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Sincere Condolences to Ruth Martin in the passing of her brother Mel.