August 8, 2021
THE SNOW DAYS RESTORATION, RENEWAL, REVIVAL, REDEEMED
Key Scripture
- Isaiah 55 – The Invitation to the Thirsty
Helpful Contextual Scripture
- Isaiah 1:18 -20 – We have disobeyed and have blood on our hands, but God comes to take our sins and make them as white as snow
- Isaiah 52:1-3 – Awake, awake Zion…free yourself from the chains on your neck… “you were sold for nothing, and without money you will be redeemed”
- Isaiah 53 – One has come to justify the many, and wipe all our sins as white as snow
- Isaiah 54 – Come to the Lord, as He will rebuild you. He calls you back from the desert, to lift you up, and give you his protection and peace.
Questions
- How have we disobeyed God? Where did we run to, what have we hung on to?
- Do you want to be revived, renewed? Do you want to be redeemed from darkness and despair, do you want to be restored?
- Are we thirsty? Do we long to come to the water of God, and to be transformed daily and made more into God’s Image and likeness every day?
- Do we devote ourselves to the Lord after we choose to follow Him and are saved?
- Do your actions speak and show you follow Jesus? Or does pain, envy, strife, malice, deceit, cruelty, anger, hatred, selfishness, laziness, sexual immorality permeate your daily life and interactions?
- Are we renewed day by day by the Holy Spirits activity within our hearts, minds, souls, and lives?
- Are you thirsty? Are we thirsty? Do we long and desire to be restored, redeemed, renewed, and revived?
Today Lets all decide to follow Jesus with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. May we be a church that shows the great love of Jesus, that when people watch us or hear our name, that they would see the great Love and Grace of Jesus and nothing else! May evil flee from our presence as we focus our lives on Jesus and aim to be transformed every day, more and more!
This Week
Monday, August 9
9:00 am VBS
Tuesday, August 10
9:00 am VBS
Wednesday, August 11
9:00 am VBS
Thursday, August 12
9:00 am VBS
Friday, August 13
9:00 am VBS
Saturday, August 14
Sunday, August 15
9:30 am Sunday School online
10:00 am VBS Celebration Service followed by Family Picnic
JOURNEY UPDATES
WORSHIP SERVICE UPDATE For the summer months – we will be holding one service only at 10:00 am. Everyone is welcome to join us for our Family Friendly Services. Children’s programming for Nursery to Grade 6 is now open. Volunteers are needed in all areas of children’s programming. Contact Pastor Coreen or Debbie Funk if you are able to help.
The Worship Service will also be on Facebook and YouTube at 10:00 am Sunday mornings. 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 and find past newsletters on our website.
COMMUNION SERVICE TODAY If you are viewing the service from home, prepare the bread and juice beforehand to partake together.
VBS 2021 Rocky Railway Volunteers are still needed to hang out with the kids as they participate in the various activities of the morning under the leadership of the station leaders. We have reached capacity at 260 kids registered and we are short leaders for 30 kids We need 3 more adults and 2 more youth (ages 16 – 17). You can even partner with a friend and help out part time if that works better for you. Childcare is available for leaders with kids under 3 years old. If you would be willing to help out August 9 to 13 please contact Pastor Coreen.
GRACE’S TABLE – AUGUST 13: We all go through tough times. If a meal would be helpful for you or someone you know, Grace's Table would love to help out. Meal pick-up is Friday, August 13 from 5-6:30 at SGAC. Registration closes at noon on Monday, August 9. Register by clicking here or call the office at 780-962-4700.
VBS Celebration Sunday 2021 August 15 at 10 am. Join us for a taste of Rocky Railway during the morning service and stay for lunch followed by surprise outdoor activities. Hint: you may need a bathing suit and towel or a change of clothes. If your last name begins with A – O please bring a large salad to share. If your last name begins with P – Z please bring a large dessert to share. If you are more comfortable bringing your own lunch for your family that is great too. We are looking for people to cook and help in the kitchen that Sunday as well. Please contact Pastor Coreen if you would like to help out.
Youth Slip & Slide Kickball, Tuesday, August 17 at 7:30 pm. Join us for a fun evening of Slip & Slide Kickball here at the church. Check the website and the SGAC Youth Facebook and Instagram pages for more information. New grade 7's please fill out a Youth Information form by clicking HERE.
CARPETWORK : We will be replacing the carpet in the Sanctuary. Tear up, prep and install will take place in the evenings of August 16 – 20 and Saturday, August 21. We need your help for this job. Please call the church office to get more details and sign up or contact Kathy Schotte or Peter Spaans.
PRAYER: If you would like personal prayer please join our Pastors in the Sanctuary 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.
GLOBAL ADVANCE FUND Effective July 1 – Donations for International Workers previously designated to a Work Special, Vehicle Special or Outfit Fund will now go to Ministry Partner Fund. Please mark your donation: (IW Name) Ministry Partner Fund. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the church office.
WE ARE ON INSTAGRAM! Follow us at sga.church!
Giving Update
Giving – Week of July 26 – Aug. 1, 2021
General Fund Giving $ 21,322
General Fund Budget (weekly) $ 22,606
Future Dev. Fund $ 3,709
Giving – July 1 to July 31, 2021
General Fund Giving - YTD $ 58,608
Budgeted Need - YTD $ 90,424
Global Advance Giving $ 6,470
Canadian Ministries Giving $ 1,640
Future Dev Fund $ 11,286
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: Ray & Cindy Perry work with C & MA in Mexico. Ray’s parents attend SGAC.
- Pastoral Team Staff Member: Pastor of Youth and Young Adults Josh Palsky. Josh is married to Beth and they have 2 children.
- Our Support Staff Team Member: Kari Gehlert. Kari is married to Lorne and they have 5 children.
- Our Elders Team Member: John Olsen. John is married to Arlene and they have 4 children.
FAMILY MATTERS
- Our deepest condolences to Boyde and Corina Langdon in the passing of Corina’s mother.
- VBS is happening this week. We appreciate your prayers for a great week that involves 260 children and 80 volunteers. Pray against the enemy that wants to steal and destroy. Pray for all sound equipment to work properly and that God’s Mercy and Grace would rule and cover all involved.
- We want to pray for you. Please send your requests to prayer@sgac.net