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Weekly News for Sunday April 11, 2021

The Promise of the Holy Spirit- Look at the Old Testament Promise and the restoration of the Kingdom of Priests

 Key Scripture

  • Joel 2:23-32        o Parallel - Acts 2:14-21, Scripture of the Prophecy being fulfilled
    Acts 2:37-41 – A calling to respond to what they have seen and heard
  • Isaiah 32:9-20 – The Holy Spirit poured out will restore and heal the people and the land
    • o Parallel – Isaiah 61:1-4, The Messiah will come to fulfill the work of the promise

Questions

  • Who was the Holy Spirit promised for?
  • Do we seek  to be filled with the Holy Spirit?
  • Do we only believe in the promise of the Holy Spirit as knowledge instead of Living as a participator filled with the Holy Spirit that was promised to us all?
  • Do we devote ourselves to the Lord after we choose to follow Him and are saved?
  • Are we renewed day by day by the Holy Spirit's activity within our hearts, minds, souls, and lives?

    This Week


    Monday, April 12  
    9:30 am   Men’s Prayer
    9:30 am   Women’s Prayertime
    7:00 pm   Men’s Study 

    Tuesday, April 13
    9:00 am   Daybreak
    7:00 pm   Youth Study 

    Wednesday, April 14
    9:30 am   Keenagers Study
    4:00 pm   AWANA
    5:40 pm   Journey/Trek
    7:00 pm   Young Adults Study 

    Thursday, April 15 
    7:00 pm   Evening Edition
    8:00 pm Systematic Theology Hash-Out online 

    Friday, April 16 

    Saturday, April 17
    9:30 am   Women’s Retreat 

    Sunday, April 18
    9:15 & 11:15am   Sunday Services    Must be pre-registered
    9:15 am Online Live Stream
    6:00 pm    Faith on Fire


    JOURNEY UPDATES


    COMMUNION SERVICE Today April 11.  Have your juice and bread ready at home to join us online. 

    E- TRANSFER UPDATE : Our E-Transfer address has changed. Please direct all E-Transfers to give@sgac.net

    WORSHIP SERVICE   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 grade 6. Please note we have limited space for children and pre-registration is REQUIRED.   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   We are excited to re-launch in person Keenagers, while continuing to offer an online option via Zoom, every Wednesday morning at 9:45 am in the Sanctuary.  Join Pastor Joel for a time of teaching, prayer & fellowship.

    WOMEN’S DAYBREAK AND EVENING EDITION  Join Pastor Karen as she facilitates Me & My Big Mouth by Andy Stanley. Have you ever said something you wish you could take back? Of course you have. We all have. Even if what you said was true, those words may have cost you your job, your reputation, or even a relationship. Conversations don't come with backspace buttons, so how do we prevent our big mouths from getting us in big trouble next time? Learn the secret in this 4-part study. There are in-person & online options for this 4 week study.  Click here to register.

    MEN’S STUDY  Join Pastor Joel for a 5 week bible study on 1 Peter starts on April 12.  Registration is encouraged but drop-ins are welcome.  Click here to register.

    WOMEN’S RETREAT   April 17   Join us for a one-day retreat onsite at SGAC.  Our theme is "You're my place of quiet retreat; I wait for your Word to renew me" - Psalm 119:114 MSG. We will spend the day worshiping the Lord, meditating on scripture, growing closer to each other, getting crafty & having fun together. Cost is $30 which includes lunch & supper (individually packaged) and anything required to get crafty.  Register online or in person at the office before noon on Monday, April 12.  We hope you can join us! Click here to register. 

    FAITH ON FIRE – A NIGHT IN WORSHIP  Sunday, April 18 at 6:00 pm. Join us for an evening of worshiping our King.

    DEEPER LIFE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY   Join us April 22 – 24.  This month we will study “Theology of the Blood ” with Dr. David Alsobrook. God views all blood as sacred, but man’s blood is most sacred because man was made in His image. Jesus’ blood, because of who He is, holds the highest place in the heart of God. This course shows all that the blood of Jesus has accomplished. For information or to register, please contact Pastor Coreen. 

    FLOWER BASKET FUNDRAISER - in support of the Future Development of Spruce Grove Alliance Church  

    Spruce Grove Alliance is once again partnering with Aspen Grove Nurseries to offer hanging flower baskets, just in time for Mother’s Day! Those who participated in this fundraiser in 2018 and 2019 will remember the beautiful baskets filling the church gymnasium, and adding a burst of colour to their deck all summer long. 

    How it works:

    Click here to order your 10" Hanging Baskets and 12" Hanging Baskets online 10" baskets: $28 12" baskets: $38

     Request shade or sun plants

     Share this fundraiser with your friends and family

     Pick up your flowers May 7 (noon to 7 pm) from:
    Aspen Grove Nurseries
    52405 Range Road 272 [Century Road], South of Highway 16A
    Second entrance, watch for SGAC pick up signs 

    PRAYER: If you would like personal prayer please join Pastors Jim and Brenda at the Altar 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. 

    WE ARE ON INSTAGRAM! Follow us at sga.church!


    Giving Update

    Giving Week of  March 29 – April 4, 2021                  
    General Fund Giving                           $  23,098                      
    General Fund Budget                          $  22,602                     
    Future Dev. Fund                                 $   32,450   

    Giving – July 1, to March 31, 2021
    General Fund
    General Fund Giving  - YTD               $ 769,033
    Budgeted Need -  YTD                         $ 881,478
    Global Advance Giving                        $   96,950
    Canadian Ministries Giving               $    18,929
    Future Dev Fund                                  $  410,541


    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: Tracy Flynn is the Area Director for Parkland Young Life. SGAC is her home church. 
    • 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: Corina Langdon. Corina is married to Boyde.  They have 3 adult children.
    • Our Elders Team Member: Tim Wiebe. Tim is married to Julie and they have 3 children.

    FAMILY MATTERS

    • We want to pray for you. Please send your requests to prayer@sgac.net