CHRISTIANS IN A POST-CHRISTIAN SOCIETY
INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF JAMES
Hello Church - This Sunday (September 12th) we are starting a series called Christians in a Post Christian Society. We will be using the Book of James as the starting place for this series. James was writing to Jewish believers who were living in a Pre Christian Society and in his letter he was providing guidance concerning how they could be faithful to the principles of the Kingdom of God. In preparation for this series, I would encourage you to read through James’ letter asking, does this apply to my life today, in Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and Parkland County.
Monday, September 13
9:30 am Women’s Prayertime
9:30 am Men’s Prayer
Tuesday, September 14
7:00 pm Sr. High Community Night
Wednesday, September 15
9:45 am Keenagers 55+ Bible Study
4:00 pm AWANA
Thursday, September 16
2:00 pm Celebration of Life service for Chuck Clements
Friday, September 17
7:30 pm Youth Event at Acreages
Saturday, September 18
Sunday, September 19
9:15 and 11:15 am Worship Services with Sunday School with Discovery Island Sunday School
2:00 pm Annual General Meeting
JOURNEY UPDATES
The Worship Service will also be on Facebook and YouTube at 9:15 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 download it here from our website.
COMMUNION SERVICE TODAY If you are viewing the service from home, prepare the bread and juice beforehand to partake together.
SGAC INVOLVEMENT SURVEY – 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. 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
YOUTH Important Dates to note: Sunday, September 12 – Parents Meeting on Zoom
Tuesday, September 14 – Senior High Community Night
Friday, September 17 – Youth Fires
Tuesday, September 21 – Tuesday Bible Studies start
November 19-21 – Youth Retreat
Follow us on the SGAC Youth Facebook and Instagram pages for frequent updates.
***Please note that the new Youth Information form for 2021/2022 is now available. This form needs to be filled out annually and has recently been updated. If you filled out the form this summer you will need to do this again as it now extends into this ministry year. Thank you. Click here now to fill out the updated 2021/2022 Youth Information Form.
YOUNG ADULTS Important Dates to note: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 – Young Adults Studies start. October 22-24 – Young Adults Retreat Follow us on Instagram @youngadults.sgac for frequent updates.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Sunday, September 19 at 2:00 pm. This year we will run the AGM in person and on Zoom where live voting will take place. Your voting will not be made public and only seen by the moderators. You will need to indicate your name and membership is required in order to vote on zoom. A question and answer period will once again be run through Pigeonhole. You will need to indicate your name when asking a question. Annual Reports will be available at the Welcome Center. If you are unable to come in to pick up a copy of the Annual Report you can download a copy from our website by clicking HERE.
MONDAY NIGHT MEN Fall Registration Now Open: Join Pastor Joel as he facilitates “Authentic Manhood – A Man & His Marriage” starting Monday, Sept 27 at 7:00 pm in the Oasis. This study lays out an inspiring picture of God’s vision for marriage that will change everything if you’re “stuck” and encourage you if you’re already thriving. Click here to register.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES DAYBREAK & EVENING EDITION: Come on Tuesday mornings or Thursday evenings starting the last week of September for the fall study of “No Other Gods – The Unrivaled Pursuit of Christ” by Kelly Minter. This study will help you identify & dethrone your modern-day idols & set you free for the deeper, more abundant life Jesus came to give you. : Registration now open. Click here to register for Daybreak. Click here to register for Evening Edition.
Join Pastor Steve as he hosts the THINKING SERIES in the Oasis Room starting at 7:00 pm weekly from September 30 - October 28. This is a great opportunity to explore life’s deep questions with friends and family. Bring your own questions, too!
SINGIN’ THE GOSPEL September 26 at 6 pm. The Fehr Family Band is our special feature this month.. There is no admission fee, however an offering will be collected. A hymn sing will be included in the evening.
ADULT MINISTRIES KICKOFF – Sept 25, 10am-12 noon: Come & hear what's happening this fall in Men's & Women's Ministries. Games, a testimony & refreshments are all part of this connecting event. Single or married - we hope you'll join us. Click here to register. Limited childcare is available with pre-registration.
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 August 30 -Sept 5 , 2021
General Fund Giving $ 28,753
General Fund Budget (weekly) $ 22,606
Future Dev. Fund $ 5,295
Giving – July 1 to August 31, 2021
General Fund Giving - YTD (9 weeks) $ 142,953
Budgeted Need - YTD $ 203,454
Global Advance Giving $ 15,465
Canadian Ministries Giving $ 3,623
Future Dev Fund $ 34,572
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: Ric & Kareen Strangway live in Calgary where Ric is the Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology at Ambrose University. Kareen’s parents attend SGAC.
- Pastoral Team Staff Member: Transitional Pastors – Jim & Brenda Regehr. They have two married children.
- Our Support Staff Team Member: Debbie Funk. Debbie is married to Rod and they have 2 children.
- Our Elders Team Member: Fred Zelensky. Fred is married to Darlene and they have 3 married children.
FAMILY MATTERS
- Sharon and Wayne Simpson want to thank you for your prayers. Wayne is out of hospital and recovering at home.
- Our Deepest Condolences to Jean Ellen Clements, Crystel and Ryan Nixon and family in the passing of Chuck “Candyman”. There will be a Celebration of Life service here on Thursday September 16 at 2:00 pm.
- Congratulations to Ryan and Brandi Nagy in their decision to dedicate their son Wyatt to the Lord today.