HAPPY THANKSGIVING
This Sunday falls on the Thanksgiving Weekend and it is also Communion Sunday. How appropriate. Another name for Communion is Eucharist, a transliteration of the Greek word for Thanksgiving. In the Eucharist we are:
Thankful for what Jesus accomplished through His sacrifice
Thankful for what the Holy Spirit accomplishes in us because of His sacrifice
Thankful for what the Father will accomplish in greeting us in Heaven because of His sacrifice
In preparation for Sunday consider reading: Psalm 118 and I Thessalonians 5:18.
Also reflect on what you are thankful for in your Christian walk as sharing will be a part of the service.
THIS WEEK
Monday, October 11
Thanksgiving Holiday
Church office is closed
Tuesday, October 12
9:00 am Daybreak
7:00 pm Youth Study/Worship Night
Wednesday, October 13
9:45 am Keenagers 55+ Bible Study
4:00 pm AWANA
7:00 pm World Café
Thursday, October 14
7:00 pm Thinking Series
7:00 pm Evening Edition
Friday, October 15
7:30 pm Youth Event Great Food Hunt
Saturday, October 16
Sunday, October 17
9:15 and 11:15 am Worship Services with Sunday School with Discovery Island Sunday School.
2:00 pm Women as Elders Panel Discussion
7:00 pm Faith on Fire
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.
COMMUNION SERVICE TODAY If you are viewing the service from home, prepare the bread and juice beforehand to partake together.
WORLD CAFE - Wednesday October 13, at 7:00pm What is a “World Cafe”? A World Cafe 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 that will change 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.
Join Pastor Steve as he hosts the THINKING SERIES Thursdays starting at 7:00 pm until October 28. This week’s topic: Do All Religions Lead to God? Are we all pilgrims climbing a spiritual mountain to the same summit? Many people think so. "Religions," it is said, "are different on the surface but fundamentally the same." Is religion merely a private choice, or is there more to it than that? This is a great opportunity to explore life’s deep questions with friends and family. Bring your own questions, too!
WOMEN AS ELDERS PANEL DISCUSSION - Sunday October 17 at 2:00 pm
We have 4 great panelists that will share some of how they wrestled through various scriptures to come to their perspective. The afternoon will not be a debate but will provide an opportunity to increase understanding of the issues, the impact on their life and the life of their church and guide us in how we can progress through this decision making process 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!
YOUNG ADULTS RETREAT Join us for a weekend of worshipping the Lord, sharing the Word and building community. Retreat will run Friday, October 22 to Sunday, October 24. Registration is $150.00 per person and will close Tuesday, October 19. Click HERE to register today.
DEEPER LIFE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY October 21-23 Biblical Approach to the Wounded Human Spirit Are you interested in counselling or need some healing yourself? Join us Thursday, October 21 for learning how God restores a wounded spirit. Register today with Pastor Coreen
We handed out 200 home made meals (Grace’s Table) on Friday October 8 to those in need. This is a local outreach that can only be done through your generosity. We Thank You for your continued giving towards the General Fund and to the Benevolent Fund.
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 27 – October 3, 2021
General Fund Giving $ 30,548
Weekly Budget Required $ 22,606
Monthly Update – September 2021
General Fund Giving $ 69,963
General Fund Giving 13 week Average $ 16,378
Future Development Fund $ 20,490
Giving – July 1 to September 30, 2021
General Fund Revenue - YTD (13 weeks) $ 229,283
Budgeted Need - YTD $ 293,878
Budget Shortfall $ (64,595)
Global Advance Giving $ 21,699
Canadian Ministries Giving $ 4,831
Future Dev Fund Giving $ 55,062
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: Ace & Cecelia Cheung work with the C&MA in Niger and are part of SGAC’s cluster group. They have two children.
- Pastoral Team Staff Member: Pastor of Men’s Mission & Outreach – Pastor Joel Marquez. Joel is married to Lolet.
- Our Support Staff Team Member: Dave Janssen. Dave is married to Dawn and they have 5 children.
- Our Elders Team Member: John Olsen. John is married to Arlene and they have 4 children.
FAMILY MATTERS
- 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
- October is Pastor Appreciation Month. We have so many VERY hard working pastors and we are so THANKFUL for all they do! They sacrificially give of their time to serve and give the glory to God. Would you consider praying for and maybe sending a note of encouragement to a pastor today?