ROCKY RAILWAY
JESUS PULLS US THROUGH
I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength. Phillipians 4:13
So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord! Psalm 31:24
He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Isaiah 40:29
The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. Romans 8:11
Love each other in the same way I have loved you. John 15:12
Five verses for 5 days of VBS just completed.
Monday, August 16
8:00 am - 8:00 pm Sanctuary Carpetwork
Tuesday, August 17
8:00 am -5:00 pm Sanctuary Carpetwork
7:30 pm Youth Slip and Slide Kickball
Wednesday, August 18
Thursday, August 19
Friday, August 20
8:00 am - 8:00 pm Sanctuary Carpetwork
Saturday, August 21
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Sanctuary Carpetwork
Sunday, August 22
9:30 am Sunday School online
10:00 am Worship Service with Sunday School
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. Today the children will be involved in the service so childcare is only provided for Nursery. Full programming resumes next week. 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.
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 water sports acitivities in the back field and a train ride in the parking lot. 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.
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. Starting tomorrow, Monday, August 16 at 8:00 am - 8:00 pm we will tear up the old carpet. We will do this again Tuesday. Come when you can, leave when you must. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Installation of the new carpet tiles will take place Friday August 20 and Saturday August 21. We need your help for this job. Please call the church office or Kathy Schotte at780-909-2189 to sign up.
KEENAGERS, 55+ join us Wednesday August 25 10:30 – 1:30 pm for a morning of fellowship, fun games and sharing a meal together. Lunch will be provided and donations will be accepted. Please register by August 22 so we can prepare for everyone attending. Register here or call the office today at 780-962-4700.
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.
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Giving Update
Giving – Week of Aug. 1 - 8, 2021
General Fund Giving $ 20,536
General Fund Budget (weekly) $ 22,606
Future Dev. Fund $ 4,330
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: Jon & Angie Coutts live in Calgary where Jon is the Assistant Professor of Christian Technology at Ambrose University. Angie’s parents attend SGAC.
- Pastoral Team Staff Member: Pastor of Apologetics Steve Kim. Steve is married to Sharina and they have 2 children.
- Our Support Staff Team Member: Dave Janssen. Dave is married to Dawn and they have 4 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