What is Special About the Church?
Introduction
Matthew:16:18 Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.
Philippians 3:14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.
So, what is so special about being a part of the church?
On Sunday we will be looking at Ephesians 2:19 - 23 and considering the three metaphors that are used to describe the church:
- We are citizens along with all God's holy people
- We are a part of God’s family and
- We are being built together into a temple where God dwells
I am looking forward to Sunday morning and connecting with you online and in person.
This Week
Monday, Feb. 22
9:30 am Women’s Prayer
9:30 am Men’s Prayer
7:00 pm Monday Night Men
Tuesday, Feb. 23
9:00 am Daybreak Women’s Study
7:00 pm Youth Study in person or on Zoom
Wednesday, Feb. 24
10:00 am Keenagers Study online
4:00 pm AWANA
5:40 pm AWANA Trek and Journey
Thursday, Feb. 25
7:00 pm Evening Edition Women’s Study
8:00 pm Systematic Theology Hash-Out online
Friday, Feb. 26
Saturday, Feb. 27
Sunday, Feb. 28
8:45 am Online Sunday School
9:15 am Online Live Stream
9:15 am and 11:15 am In person Worship Service. Must be pre-registered.
JOURNEY UPDATES
WORSHIP SERVICE: We are excited to announce that we have moved to two services! Please pre-register starting Wednesday for either the 9:15 am or 11:15 am service. Discovery Island will be available for age 3 to gr 6. Please note we have limited space for children and pre-registration is REQUIRED.
ONLINE: Sunday School February 21 can be viewed at 8:45 am on Facebook or Youtube. The Live Stream service will be available at 9:15 am. If you are unable to join us at 9:15 am online the service will remain on both platforms for your convenience. For more information please visit our website or watch for your weekly Newsletter. If you do not receive our weekly newsletter you can sign up on our website.
KEENAGERS (55+): “Christ is Superior – a Study in Hebrews”. Join us on Wednesday 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.
FAITH ON FIRE – A NIGHT IN WORSHIP Sunday, February 21 at 6:00 pm. Join us for an evening of unbroken modern worship.
IF GATHERING March 5-6: SGAC Women's Ministries is hosting this livestream event with both in person and online options for you to attend. Join this gathering of women (ages 14+) across denominations, generations & countries for amazing teaching & worship as we focus on the theme: EVEN IF the worst happens, we won't lose hope. Cost is $5 - registration deadline is noon on Tuesday, March 2. Click here to register.
BAPTISMS COMING SOON: We are excited to announce that we are planning to have a baptismal service on Easter Sunday in consultation with Alberta Health. If you are interested in baptism, please contact one of the staff and we will follow up with you concerning process and preparation.
PRAYER: If you would like personal prayer please join Pastors Jim and Brenda in the Prayer Room following the service. If you are joining us online please send your prayer request to us by clicking here. We want to pray for you.
E-Transfer Update: Our E-Transfer address will be changing in March. Watch our website or services for details.
Please keep your eye out for weekly updates. Sign up for the newsletter if you haven’t already at https://www.sgac.net/newsletter
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Giving Update
Giving – Week of February 8-14, 2021
General Fund Giving $ 13,324
General Fund Budget $ 22,602
Future Dev. Fund $ 4,380
Giving – July 1, to January 31, 2021
General Fund
General Fund Giving - YTD $ 629,603
Budgeted Need - YTD $ 700,662
Global Advance Giving $ 83,004
Canadian Ministries Giving $ 15,091
Future Dev Fund $ 356,068
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 www.sgac/Give. 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
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
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. You may also visit our website at www.sgac/Give
PRAYER
Please pray for:
- Our Christian Workers: Kyle and Maggie Ibsen live in Atlanta and work with Amoveo mission who have projects in Haiti. Kyle’s parents attend SGAC.
- Pastoral Team Staff Member: Pastor of Children’s Ministries —Pastor Coreen Frey. Coreen is married to Dave and they have 3 married children.
- Our Support Staff Team Member: Kari Gehlert. Kari is married to Lorne and they have 5 children.
- Our Elders Team Member: Brian Westra. Brian is married to Stephanie and they have 2 children.
FAMILY MATTERS
- We want to pray for you. Please send your requests to prayer@sgac.net