The Work of the Holy Spirit
The Time of Transition: Resurrection to Ascension
This past Sunday we celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ and considered its significance in our lives. This Sunday we will be looking at Acts 1:1-8 and reflecting on the forty days between Jesus’ resurrection and his ascension. What happened during those days and are they significant and what can we learn from them that might apply to today.
THIS WEEK
Monday, April 25
9:30 am Women’s & Men’s Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Study
Tuesday, April 26
9:00 am Women’s Study
7:00 pm Youth Studies
7:00 pm Prayer for Ukraine
Wednesday, April 27
9:45 am Keenagers Study
4:00 pm AWANA AWARDS
7:00 pm Women’s Study
7:30 pm Young Adults
Thursday, April 28
Friday, April 29
7:30 pm Youth Drop In – Hang Out
Saturday, April 30
Sunday, May 1
9:15 and 11:15 am Worship Services with Sunday School
11:15 am Membership Talk
11:40 am Youth Sunday Series
12:30 pm New Attenders Lunch
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 at 6:00 pm tonight (April 24) features the Elias Family (Kevin & Kim). No admission - free will offering will be taken.
YOUTH EVENTS coming up:
- Join us for Sunday Series in The Fireside Room at 11:40 am
- April 29 at 7:30 pm, Drop In/Hang Out
- Spring Retreat: Friday May 13 – Saturday May 14. Click here to register. Early bird registration cost ends Wednesday, April 27.
MEN’S EVENING STUDY – The Gospel of Mark by Francis Chan -- Mondays 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 to register.
FLOWER BASKET FUNDRAISER Support the Future Development Fund and our new Community Life Centre by purchasing flower baskets from Aspen Grove Garden Nurseries. Just in time for Mother’s Day!!! 10” baskets are $30 and 12” baskets are $40. 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.
NEW 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. Talk to Pastor Joel or click here to register.
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!
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.
WOMEN’S DEEP DISH: Tuesday, May 3. Come for a casual time together. Hear someone share what God is doing in their life and connect over a fun craft. Click here to register.
GRAD MYSTERY EVENT: Grade 12 students are invited on, May 28, to join us for a mystery road trip. Cost is $180 per grad. Watch for registration to open Online shortly. Prepare for all weather and all situations.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE: The Maintenance Team has several opportunities to serve with them. Some areas of responsibility include but are not limited to; building maintenance, grounds, technical systems and more. There are also opportunities to serve with the Future Development work by stopping by the site to offer a hand with clean up, moving materials or just assisting the workers with what they may need. For more information please contact the office and we will put you in touch with Peter.
CONGRATULATIONS! Kurt Breitkreuz, Erica Berger, Oliver Magnus, Jalena Slootweg and Laurie Breitkreuz will be receiving the Awana Citation Award this week. This award represents 10 completed Awana workbooks, representing 10 years worth of study, have read the entire Bible at least once and memorized at least 836 verses.
WE ARE ON INSTAGRAM! Follow us at sga.church!
Giving Update
Giving – Week of April 17 2022
General Fund Giving $ 14,388
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: Tim Wiebe is the Alberta Director for Hockey Ministries International. He is married to Julie and they have 3 children. SGAC is their home church.
- Pastoral Team Staff Member: Pastor of Worship and Prayer– Pastor Andrew Bugiera. Andrew is married to Amy and they have three children.
- Our Support Staff Team Member: Debbie Funk. Debbie is married to Rod and they have two children.
- Our Elders Team Member: John Olsen. John is married to Arlene and they have four 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 sincere condolences to Vera and family in the passing of Roy Hanlan.
- Our sincere condolences to Steve and family in the passing of Marilyn Rigby.
- Thanks to a generous donor we will be enjoying donuts in the foyer once again on May 1.