CHRISTIANS IN A POST-CHRISTIAN SOCIETY
The Nature of Temptation
Today we are looking at James 1:12 - 15 and considering the nature of temptation. As the passage says, temptation starts with ourselves. In our post-Christian, postmodern world temptations seem to multiply and the challenge that we face is how do we cope? We will be looking at I Corinthians 10:12 and Galatians 5:22, 23 as we consider how we can cope with the temptations of this world.
THIS WEEK
Monday, October 18
6:30 am - 8:00 pm Voting Station
9:30 am Women’s Prayertime
9:30 am Men’s Prayer
7:00 pm Monday Night Men
Tuesday, October 19
9:00 am Daybreak
7:00 pm Youth Study/Worship Night
7:00 pm Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 20
9:45 am Keenagers 55+ Bible Study
4:00 pm AWANA
7:30 pm Young Adults
Thursday, October 21
6:30 pm Deeper Life School of Theology
7:00 pm Thinking Series
7:00 pm Evening Edition
Friday, October 22|
6:30 pm Deeper Life School of Theology
Young Adult Retreat
Saturday, October 23
8:30 am Deeper Life School of Theology
Young Adult Retreat
Sunday, October 24
9:15 and 11:15 am Worship Services with Sunday School with Discovery Island Sunday School
1:00 pm Filipino Small Group
6:00 pm Singin’ the Gospel
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.
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 evening 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! If you are unable to attend click here for the Zoom link.
Join Pastor Steve as he hosts the THINKING SERIES Thursdays starting at 7:00 pm. This week’s topic Why is there evil? Evil and suffering. These are two things we are all intimately aware of. This is a problem for everyone, but it add an extra challenge for those who believe in a good and loving God. This is a great opportunity to explore life’s deep questions with friends and family. Bring your own questions, too!
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.
SINGIN’ THE GOSPEL Join us for an evening of music featuring Double Portion Sunday October 24 at 6:00 pm. Free Admission with a goodwill offering taken at the close of the evening.
Have you been on a short-term OR long-term missions trip? The Missions Actions Team want to hear from you. They are currently planning a missions event for November and are hoping to have a variety of people who attend SGAC share about their previous missions experience. Contact Pastor Joel for more information.
Communitas International Online Course – REVANGELISM by Brad Smith – five 90 minute sessions starting Tuesday November 2 at 7:00 pm. Join Pastor Hoel and the Missions Actions Team online as they participate in this course. Lean tools to effectively share God and confidently enter into spiritual conversations. Book cost is $20 – register at sgac.net.
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 October 4-10, 2021
General Fund Giving $ 38,291
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
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: Tracey Flynn is the Area Director for Parkland Young Life. SGAC is her home church.
- Pastoral Team Staff Member: Pastor of Worship, Arts & Prayer – Pastor Andrew Bugiera. Andrew is married to Amy and they have three children.
- Our Support Staff Team Member: Josiah Sawatzky.
- Our Elders Team Member: Kenton Breitkreuz. Kenton is married to Laurie and they have 2 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?