Who's God Calling?
Galatians 1:1-5
Greeting
1 Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— 2 and all the brothers[a] who are with me,
To the churches of Galatia:
3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Sermon Notes
God did not direct His call to Isaiah— Isaiah overheard God saying, “. . . who will go for Us?” The call of God is not just for a select few but for everyone. Whether I hear God’s call or not depends on the condition of my ears, and exactly what I hear depends upon my spiritual attitude.
-Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest
- Why do you think Paul put such an emphasis on his Apostolic calling at the beginning of this letter?
- What is an Apostle? How is Paul using the Word and Position of Apostle in Galatians 1:1?
- Who is the audience that Paul is primarily writing too? Are they believers or unbelievers? Is it one Church or many Churches?
Scriptures to Consider
- Acts 13:13-14:23
- Acts 15
- Romans 3
Other Resources in RightNow Media
- “The Book of Galatians” Bible Study featuring Kyle Idelman
- “Galatians Master Class” by Ray Pritchard
This Week
Monday, April 27
8:.00 am Pastoral Devotions (online)
9:30 am Women's Prayer
9:30 am Men's Prayer
7:00 pm Monday Night Men Online
Tuesday, April 28
10:30 am am Daybreak Online Book Club
7:00 pm Youth Online Small Groups
Wednesday, April 29
8:.00 am Pastoral Devotions (online)
10:00 am Keenagers (55+) Bible Study
(on Pastor Art's personal Facebook Page....Will be posted to SGAC Keenagers Group by 1:00 pm)
2:30 & 3:00 pm AWANA Connect Online
6:30 pm AWANA Awards Online
7:00 pm Corporate Prayer Online
7:30 pm Young Adults online
Thursday, April 30
2:30 pm Sunday School Check-In Online
Friday, May 1
8:.00 am Pastoral Devotions (online)
7:30 pm Youth online Hangout
8:30 pm Filipino Catch Up
Saturday, May 2
Sunday, May 3
10:00 am Worship Service Online
7:00 pm Corporate Prayer Online
JOURNEY UPDATES
PASTORAL DEVOTIONS TO THE CONGREGATION: Join us online Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings for a devotional message from one of our Pastors. We will air these messages on our YouTube Channel at 8:00 am. (Don’t worry, if you miss it, you can watch it later.)
CORPORATE PRAYER: Now taking place online Sunday and Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm. Click here for information on how to join.
WOMEN'S PRAYER If you are a woman with a specific prayer need, the women who meet together on Monday mornings would love to pray with you. Personal message Pastor Karen on Facebook to coordinate a video call prayer time. They will be available starting at 10:15 am.
JR AND SR. HIGH SMALL GROUPS ONLINE: We are still meeting on Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm from the comfort of your home. For more information and to join in visit our website.
KEENAGERS: We are now meeting online. Join us on Wednesdays at 10:00 am on Pastor Art's personal Facebook page or at 1:00 pm on our Keenagers Facebook Group as we stay connected through the Word of God.
AWANA CONNECT ONLINE & AWARDS NIGHT:
- All AWANA Clubbers are invited to join us on Wednesdays until April 29 at 2:30 pm. Pastor Coreen will lead you in songs and an AWANA lesson. Cubbies are invited to join Miss. Debbie at 3:00 pm for the Cubbies lesson. You can find us at SGAC Awana Club on Facebook.
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Don’t forget about our Awards Night happening at 6:30 pm on the Awana Club Facebook page.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CHECK IN ONLINE: Join Pastor Coreen every Thursday at 2:30 pm for songs, a Bible Story and more. Sunday School Check In can be found on the Spruce Grove Alliance Church Children’s Ministry Facebook page.
FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH HANGOUT: Grades 7-12 students are invited to meet online to Build Community and hang out on April 24 at 7:30 pm. You can find the link to join in on our website.
The CHURCH OFFICE will be open by appointment only. Please stay home and safe. Email us to set up an appointment or call us at 780-962-4700 to leave a message or speak to someone. We will be getting back to everyone as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience with us.
Giving Update
Monthly Update - March 2020
General $80,742
39 Week average $22,975
Weekly Budget Requirement $25,113
Future Dev Fund $18,276
Church Year Update - July 1 to March 31, 2020
General Fund Budget Revenue to Date $979,407
General Revenue to Date $896,035
-Budget Shortfall ($83,372)
Global Advance Giving $88,709
Canadian Ministries Giving $18,490
Future Dev Fund $400,499
Refugee Sponsorship Fund July 1-March 31, 2020 $27,583
Total Refugee Sponsorship Fund -July 2018-March 2020: $44,803
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 Centre, then fill out your donation envelope as normal including your name, address, giving number and insert your debit receipt so we can disburse funds as directed in the Box on the counter.
E-TRANSFER
Use E-Transfer to give at SGAC, using giving@sgac.net Please include your offering envelope number and contact information. The money is deposited directly into the church account and does not require a security question. Please also include your envelope # if you have one and your phone number in the note section.
IN PERSON
You can stop by the church office and drop off your donation in a sealed envelope. Mark it Finance / Confidential. Please call ahead as Office Hours are by appointment only.
By MAIL / CHEQUE
Mail your donation to:
Spruce Grove Alliance Church
Attn: Finance
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 . You may also visit our website at www.sgac/Give
PRAYER
Please pray for:
- Our International Workers: Travis & Sharon Thiessen, K.I., Jon & Andrea Bauer.
- Our Pastoral Team Staff Member: Pastor Josh Palsky – Pastor of Youth & Young Adults. Josh is married to Beth and they have 1 child.
- Our Support Staff Team Member: Joanne Fehr - Joanne is married to Bruce and they have 2 adult children.
- Our Elders Team Member: Orv Perry. Orv is married to Peggi and they have 3 married children.
Family Matters
- Are you in need of help during this time of pandemic? Are you able to provide help for anyone shut in? Please contact Pastor Art at art.quist@sgac.net or call him at 780-892-2555. You may also email or call the church office.
- Office Hours:Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Church Office is open by appointment only until further notice.
- We want to pray for you. Please send your requests to prayer@sgac.net