SERMON NOTES
Shipwrecked VBS Summary
- When you’re Lonely – Jesus Rescues
Psalm 27:10 The Lord will hold me close - When you Worry – Jesus Rescues
Psalm 34:19 The Lord comes to the rescue each time. - When you struggle – Jesus Rescues
Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that I am God. - When you do wrong – Jesus Rescues
John 16:33 Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. - When you’re Powerless – Jesus rescues
Ephesians 19:20 This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead.
THIS WEEK
MONDAY, August 20
9:30 am Outreach Prayer
TUESDAY, August 21
WEDNESDAY, August 22
THURSDAY, August 23
FRIDAY, August 24
6:30 pm Movie Night "I Can Only Imagine"
SATURDAY , August 25
SUNDAY, August 26
9:15 am & 11:15 am Worship Services
JOURNEY UPDATES
Childcare for Nursery to 3 years old will be provided this Sunday
MOVIE NIGHT AT SGAC Friday, August 24 (6:30 pm) 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!
Admission is by donation.
RUN FOR RECOVERY 12K: August 30th, 2018 @ 6:00 pm, Chickakoo Lake Rec Area. Join “Holy Trails” in supporting Our House Addiction Recovery Centre as we help bring awareness to the impact of addictions and substance abuse and celebrate those in recovery. There are 12K Run & 6K Run/Walk events and a 1.2K Kid’s Fun Run. Find us on Facebook or online. E-mail Trevor for more information.
We are in need of YOUTH LEADERS for Tuesday Nights or Friday Nights. If this is an area you are interested in being involved in, please contact Pastor Josh .
MINISTRY FAIR: coming Sept. 9 following both services. Discover what mid-week studies will be offered. Wednesday evening studies include, Small Group Leadership, Old Testament Word of God, Spiritual Gifts,; 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.
DEEPER LIFE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY – Next course Sept. 20 -22 The Believer’s Authority –Study the origin of Satan, his motivation for attacking God’s creation and Jesus victory over him. Find out the authority we have in Jesus name. If you’ve always wanted to go to Bible School but couldn’t make it happen, join ours. It’s affordable, flexible and deep teaching. Earn your degree or come for your own spiritual growth. Full time, part- time or only once. Contact to Pastor Coreen for more information.
Financial Update
Weekly Update Aug. 12, 2018
General Fund giving Aug. 12 $ 22,398
7 week average $ 20,653
-- Budget requirement $ 24,942
Future Dev. Fund giving Aug. 12 $ 2,009
--Balance as of Aug. 12, 2018 $1,169,408
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: Tim & Brenda Tjosvold, Jon & Angie Coutts, Ric & Kareen Strangway.
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Our Pastoral Team Staff Member: Pastor Scott Buck. Pastor Scott is married to Lyn and they have 7 children, ages 10, 9, 7, 6, 3, 2, and newborn.
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Our Administrative Team Staff Member: Karen Lapp. Karen is married to Jon and they have 2 children ages 16 & 18.
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Our Elders Team Member: John de Steiger. John is married to Melanie and they have one son age 18.
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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HUGE THANK YOU FROM THE STAFF to all the volunteers (over 80) who helped make our VBS a great success. We had 325 children registered and they had a great experience due to the help of all our volunteers.
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Condolences to Trish Burletoff in the passing of her dad.