CHRISTIANS IN A POST-CHRISTIAN SOCIETY
A DIVIDED HEART IS AN UNSETTLED HEART
This Sunday we will be looking at what undermines our ability to accept the gift of wisdom that our generous God offers us. We will be looking at James 1:5 - 8 and I would encourage you to also read Proverbs 8.
Monday, September 27
9:30 am Women’s Prayertime
9:30 am Men’s Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Study
Tuesday, September 28
9:00 am Daybreak
7:00 pm Youth Study/Worship Night
Wednesday, September 29
9:45 am Keenagers 55+ Bible Study
4:00 pm AWANA
7:30 pm Young Adults Study
Thursday, September 30
7:00 pm Thinking Series
7:00 pm Evening Edition
7:00 pm Evening of Prayer
Friday, October 01
7:30 pm Youth Dragon Keys
Saturday, October 02
Sunday, October 03
9:15 and 11:15 am Worship Services with Sunday School with Discovery Island Sunday School.
1:00 pm Update on Afghanistan
JOURNEY UPDATES
The Worship Service will also be on Facebook and YouTube at 9:15am Sunday mornings. For more information please visit our website or watch for your bi-weekly newsletter. If you do not receive our weekly newsletter you can download it here from our website.
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.
MONDAY NIGHT MEN Join Pastor Joel as he facilitates “Authentic Manhood – A Man & His Marriage” starting Monday, September 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. Pre-registration is encouraged to help us with planning for this event. See Kim at the Welcome Centre this Sunday or Click here to register.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES DAYBREAK & EVENING EDITION: Daybreak begins September 28 Tuesday mornings or Evening Edition begins September 30 Thursday evenings for the 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. **NEW – online recorded option for Daybreak now available. Click here to register or see Kim at the Welcome Centre this Sunday.
Join Pastor Steve as he hosts the THINKING SERIES 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!
AN EVENING OF PRAYER Thursday September 30 at 7:00 pm. Everyone – any age - is welcome. In conjunction with the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we will join together to pray for the Aboriginal Peoples of our Country, our churches and Canada. With the use of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, “Truth and Reconciliation Prayer Guide” as a backdrop, let’s spend time in intentional prayer, in reading God’s Word and with songs of worship to our God. This will be facilitated by Jason and Mary Beamish. For more information please contact the church office.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN AFGHANISTAN – Sunday, October 3 at 1:00 pm -- Join us in the Oasis to hear stories about what God is doing in Afghanistan. Open to everyone. Click here to register or see Kim at the Welcome Centre today.
WOMEN’S DEEP DISH Tuesday October 5 at 7:00 pm. A casual time for women of all ages to come together and get connected. Registration is required and very limited. Click here to register. Come enjoy some coffee & dessert as we dig deeper into life & faith.
WORLD CAFE - Wednesday October 13, at 7:00pm
What is a “World Cafe”? A world café is a structured conversational process for knowledge sharing in which groups of people discuss a topic at several small tables like those in a café. where everyone gets a chance to speak. This is an invitation to all who want to sit down with a cup of coffee/water and enter into a conversation about the future of Spruce Grove Alliance Church. The evening will consist of guided conversations around specific questions at different tables, changing every 10 minutes to provide a variety of people/perspectives. We will pursue how we become the hands and feet of Jesus, the values of SGAC and our mission in response to God’s calling. If you are a part of SGAC and are 14 years old or older, you are invited to join us for a dynamic evening of conversation on topics of significance in the future of SGAC. Hope to see you there!
WOMEN AS ELDERS PANEL DISCUSSION - Sunday October 17 at 2:00 pm We have 4 great panelists who will share some of how they wrestled through various scriptures to come to their individual perspectives. The afternoon will not be a debate but will provide an opportunity to increase understanding of the issues, hear the impact on their lives and the life of their churches, and guide us in how we can progress through this decision in a way that brings glory to our God. Panelists include Josie Vance (Previous Pastor: SGAC and Beulah, Leader), Paul Polonenko (Pastor and Chaplain at the Edmonton Institution), Sharon Neufeld (Bible School Teacher and Leader), Al Andrus (Lead Pastor; Heartland Alliance). There will be a time for Q&A. Plan to join us for this key panel discussion!
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 September 13 - 19, 2021
General Fund Giving $ 14,727
General Fund Budget (weekly) $ 22,606
Future Dev. Fund $ 5,295
Giving – July 1 to August 31, 2021
General Fund Revenue - YTD (9 weeks) $ 156,911
Budgeted Need - YTD $ 203,454
Budget Shortfall $ (46,543)
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: A & J work the C &MA and have been on home assignment for more than a year. They are approved to return to the Asian Spice Region October 1. SGAC is their home church.
- Pastoral Team Staff Member: Pastor of Youth and Young Adults – Pastor Josh Palsky. Josh is married to Beth and they have 2 children.
- Our Support Staff Team Member: Corina Langdon. Corina is married to Boyde and they have 3 adult children.
- Our Elders Team Member: Paul Friesen. Paul is married to Kim and they have 3 children.
FAMILY MATTERS
- Thank You to all who sent cards, provided food or supported us in prayer during Chuck’s service. We really appreciate it. May God ‘s Blessings rest upon you. From Jean-Ellen Clements and Ryan & Crystel Nixon families.
- Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are available at the Welcome Centre. Consider participating in this program that introduces Jesus to children around the world. For more information go to Samaritan’spurse.ca/occ