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Weekly News for Sunday, August 22, 2021

The Dry Fall Harvest Moon

Luke 10:2
These were his instructions to them: “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”

Matthew 9:35-38
Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness.  When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.  He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few.  So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”

Matthew 28:19-20
Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.

Other Scriptures to read:
John 17,   Genesis 12,   Galatians 3:29

Prayer

O God, with all our hearts we long for You.  Come, transform us to be Christ-centered, Spirit-empowered, Mission-focused people, multiplying disciples everywhere.


Monday, August 23 

Tuesday, August 24
7:30 pm  Youth Slip and Slide Kickball 

Wednesday, August 25
10:30 am   Keenagers 55+ Social Event 

Thursday, August 26 

Friday, August 27 

Saturday, August 28              

Sunday, August 29
9:30 am Sunday School online
10:00 am Worship Service with Sunday School


JOURNEY UPDATES


WORSHIP SERVICE  UPDATE  August 29 will be our last Sunday with one service at 10:00 am.  

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.

In conjunction with NEIGHBOURLINK PARKLAND – we are collecting gently used Kids backpacks, lunch kits and indoor runners.  These will be distributed to families in need August 26 so please bring your donations to the church by Wednesday, August 25. There are designated boxes in the front foyer.

Youth Slip & Slide Kickball, Tuesday, August 24 at 7:30 pm.   This event was to have taken place last week but we had to postpone to this Tuesday.  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 on our website at www.sgac.net/youth. 

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 online or call the office today at 780-962-4700.

FALL WORSHIP SERVICES  We will begin having two Sunday morning services on September 5.  9:15 and 11:15 am. Discovery Island Sunday School and nursery childcare will be offered at all services. If this is an area of interest for you, we are always looking for volunteer helpers. Contact Pastor Coreen or Debbie Funk if you are able to help. 

KEENAGERS FALL 2021 STUDY:  Starting September 1 at 9:45 am, Pastor Joel will be facilitating this Right Now Media study on the Book of Jonah by Eric Mason in the Oasis.  Anyone 55 + is welcome. Please click here to register so we can ensure to have enough study booklets prepared. 

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION NIGHT August 31 at 7:00 pm  Are you interested in finding out more about membership at SGAC? Click here to register and join Pastor Karen to learn more about the membership process.

NEW ATTENDERS LUNCH  September 12 at 1:00 pm  Have you started attending SGAC in the last 18 months (either online or in person) OR have been attending for a while but haven’t had a chance to meet our pastors & elders?  Come and meet others who are new and learn more about SGAC.  Click here to register.

SGAC INVOLVEMENT SURVEY– Deadline September 12:  We want to better understand how we can partner with you to see you grow in Christ and utilize your gifts & abilities.  Click here to complete the survey.

AWANA Registration is now open!   Awana will run Wednesdays at 4:00 pm beginning September 8.    Children ages 3 through grade 6 will attend Cubbies, Sparks and T&T from 4:00 to 5:30 pm.  Junior and Senior High clubs run from 5:40 – 6:40 pm.   Register here or  Contact Kari for more information   kari.gehlert@sgac.net  

AWANA Volunteers Needed!    We are looking for table leaders for our Awana Cubbies, Sparks and T&T.  Go to sgac.net/children for more information or contact  Kari at kari.gehlert@sgac.net with questions or to join our Awana team!

 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. 

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


Giving Update

Giving Week of Aug. 9 - 15, 2021                  
General Fund Giving                           $   11,502                      
General Fund Budget  (weekly)         $   22,606                     
Future Dev. Fund                                  $     2,955 

 

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: Darren & Naomi serve as part of the C&MA Gateway Ministry and are part of SGAC’s cluster group.
  • Pastoral Team Staff Member: Pastor of Outreach, Men’s & Missions – Rev. Joel Marquez. Joel is married to Lolet.
  • Our Support Staff Team Member: Josiah Sawatzky.
  • Our Elders Team Member: Henry Banman. Henry is married to Anne and they have 3 married children.

 


FAMILY MATTERS

  • We want to pray for you. Please send your requests to prayer@sgac.net
  • Andy & Janet Weighill joyfully announce the engagement of their daughter, Micah, to John St. Laurent. The wedding will take place in the summer of 2022. 
  • The Ranjbar Family is moving to Edmonton Monday August 23. If you are able to help them with this move or need more information, please call Pastor Joel at 587-991-6492.