EASTER SUNDAY
We have reached the High Point of the Christian Calendar -
HE IS RISEN!! HE IS RISEN INDEED!!!
We gather this Sunday to celebrate His -
RESURRECTION!!!
In preparation please read I Corinthians 15.
THIS WEEK
Easter Monday, April 18
Church office is closed
Tuesday, April 19
9:00 am Women’s Study
7:00 pm Youth Studies
7:00 pm Prayer for Ukraine
Wednesday, April 20
9:45 am Keenagers Study
4:00 pm AWANA
7:00 pm Women’s Study
7:30 pm Young Adults
Thursday, April 21
Friday, April 22
7:00 pm Youth Terminal Velocity
Saturday, April 23
Sunday, April 24
9:15 and 11:15 am Worship Services with Sunday School
11:40 am Youth Sunday Series
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.
The church office will be closed Easter Monday April 18. All regular programs resume Tuesday April 19.
SAVE THE DATE Singin’ the Gospel at 6:00 pm April 24 features the Elias Family (Kevin & Kim). Free admission - free will offering will be taken.
KEENAGERS (55+) SPRING STUDY Wednesdays at 9:45 am. Join us for the 8-week Right Now Media study Survey of the Bible by Bruce Wilkinson which was created to help people understand the big picture of God’s Word. We are excited to be meeting in the Oasis around tables again, however this does not allow for an online Zoom option so this study will be in-person only. There is a $15 registration fee to cover the cost of the workbook. Click here for more information & to register.
MEN’S EVENING STUDY – The Gospel of Mark by Francis Chan -- Monday April 25 at 7:00 pm in the Oasis. Come & explore the major themes of the Gospel of Mark and learn to embrace the journey of discipleship. Click here for more information & to register.
CHILDREN’S BIBLES are available for purchase Sunday mornings starting April 3 while supplies last. Stop by the Check In Kiosk to see the selection for preschool to preteen Bibles. Cost varies between $15 and $28 each.
UKRAINE RELIEF SUPPORT As of February 28, over 300,000 Ukrainians have fled across the Polish border. In response to this urgent situation the Christian & Missionary Alliance in Canada has connected with The Church of Christ in Poland. Donations can be made to help supply food, clothing, shelter and transportation by indicating “Ukraine Relief Fund” on your offering envelope. Video updates of what is happening in Poland are available on our website under Local and Global Missions. We are holding an evening of Corporate Prayer each Tuesday at 7:00 pm in Portable One to lift this country up in their time of need.
YOUTH EVENTS coming up:
Join us next Sunday for Sunday Series in the Fireside Room at 11:40 am (not today)
- April 22 at 7:00 pm Youth Terminal Velocity - please bring $5
- Spring Retreat; Friday, May 13 to Saturday, May 14. Click here to register.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MEMBERSHIP at SGAC – Sunday, May 1 at 11:15 am in the Prayer Room, join Pastor Karen to discover what membership at SGAC is all about. Click here to register.
ATTENDERS LUNCH – May 1: Are you new to SGAC and haven’t yet attended a New Attenders Lunch? Plan to join us after the 11:15 service in the Oasis to meet our pastors & elders and find out more about SGAC. Click here to register.
FLOWER BASKET FUNDRAISER Once again we are offering an opportunity to purchase flower baskets from Aspen Grove Garden Nurseries to support the Future Development Fund for our new building. Just in time for Mother's Day!! Pick Up will be at the Nurseries Friday May 6 between 12 noon and 7:00 pm. Click here for more detailed information and how to purchase.
A BIG THANK YOU to the volunteers who helped with rebar for the new building a few weeks.ago If you’ve ever asked “how can I help?” -- we would love to connect you with the construction & maintenance teams. Now that spring is here there will be yard work and other opportunities to serve in this way. All ages are welcome – call the church office to express your interest to help.
ARE YOU NEW TO SGAC? We want to help you get connected. Fill out a connection card and stop by the Welcome Centre so we can meet you & give you a small gift to say thanks for joining us. We hope SGAC will soon start to feel like home!
WE ARE ON INSTAGRAM! Follow us at sga.church!
Giving Update
Giving – Week of April 10, 2022
General Fund Giving $ 9.908
Weekly Budget Required $ 22,606
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: Tracy Flynn is the Area Director for South Edmonton Young Life. SGAC is her home church.
- Pastoral Team Staff Member: Pastor of Outreach, Missions & Men – Pastor Joel Marquez. Joel is married to Lolet.
- Our Support Staff Team Member: Kim Friesen. Kim is married to Paul and they have 3 children.
- Our Elders Team Member: Brian Westra. Brian is married to Stephanie and they have two children.
FAMILY MATTERS
- 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.
- Our deepest condolences to Vera and family in the passing of Roy Hanlan. Service details yet to be announced.