THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Gifts of Jesus
At the end of Ephesians chapter 2, Paul, writing to Gentiles, tells them how in Christ their status has changed from being outsiders to becoming insiders. We become citizens, family and ultimately a temple where God, by his Spirit, lives. In Ephesians chapter 4, Paul goes on to talk about the specific gifts Jesus gave to the church to make this transition from outsider to insider a reality in each of our lives. Read and reflect on Ephesians 2:14 - 4:16
THIS WEEK
Monday, May 09
9:30 am Women’s & Men’s Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Study
Tuesday, May 10
9:00 am Women’s Study
7:00 pm Youth Studies
7:00 pm Prayer for Ukraine
Wednesday, May 11
9:45 am Keenagers Study
7:00 pm Women’s Study
7:00 pm Volunteer Appreciation Event
Thursday, May 12
Friday, May 13
5:30 pm Grace's Table Meal Pick Up
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm Youth Retreat
Saturday, May 14
9:00 am – 9:00 pm Youth Retreat
Sunday, May 15
9:15 and 11:15 am Worship Services with Sunday School
12:30 pm Family BBQ
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.
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!
GRACE’S TABLE We all go through tough times. If a meal would be helpful for you or someone you know, Grace’s Table would love to help out. Meal pick-up is Friday May 13 from 5 - 6:30 pm at SGAC. Click here to register or call the office 780-962-4700, Registration deadline is Monday May 9.
COMMUNION SUNDAY will be observed on May 15.
FAMILY BBQ Hosted by the Youth, May 15 following the second service. Join us for a time of community. Last names ending in A-N bring a Large Salad to share and O-Z bring a dessert to share.
HOLY SPIRIT ENCOUNTER WEEKEND hosted at Stony Plain Alliance Church. Friday, May 27 & Saturday, May 28. You are invited to come and be a part of an incredible weekend of teaching, worship, and ministry time as we encounter the God who speaks and heals. 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. Click here to register. Prepare for all weather and all situations.
DO YOU HAVE A HEART FOR REFUGEES? There is an opportunity for SGAC to be involved in the process of bringing a new refugee family to Canada. If you are interested in being part of a new team to coordinate this process, please contact Pastor Joel.
FOLK FEST FUNDRAISER in support of PARKLAND YOUNG LIFE-- Join us for a night of food and music on Sunday May 29 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm. Reply to rjack@younglife.ca or call 780-862-1606. Important Info: - As we are unable to provide childcare, this event will be for Adults only please- Please bring your own lawn chairs! We will provide the entertainment and yummy food, but there will not be any formal seating at the event. - This event will be held outdoors, so dress for the weather. That being said, we do have an indoor option on-site if the weather is really poor. This event will take place rain or shine. The location of the event is West Edmonton Seed Potato. You can find them on Google maps at this link: bit.ly/wesp-map As this is a catered event, we do need you to RSVP by May 13 so we can confirm numbers with the caterers.
ADDITIONAL MEMBERS NEEDED ON MAINTENANCE TEAM – Do you have an interest in being part of the planning team that meets once a month to coordinate the maintenance for our building & grounds? The existing team of two is in need of 2-3 more members. Contact the church office if you are willing to help out in this way.
VBS Registration is now open. All kids age 4 to going into grade 7 are invited to join us for Monumental where we will celebrate God’s greatness. Early bird cost is $35 per child or $100 for 3 or more children of the same household until July 17. July 18 to July 31 cost is $50 per child or $140 for 3 or more children of the same household. Click here to register.
WE ARE ON INSTAGRAM! Follow us at sga.church!
Giving Update
Giving – Week of May 1 2022
General Fund Giving $ 26,957
Weekly Budget Required $ 22,606
Monthly Update – April 30, 2022
General Fund Giving $ 75,320
Future Development Fund $ 59,738
Church Year Update: July 1 to April 30, 2022
General Fund Revenue – YTD $ 918,442
Budget required – YTD $ 972,058
Budget Surplus/Shortfall ( 53,616)
Global Advance Giving $ 92,092
Canadian Ministries Giving $ 27,767
Future Development Fund Giving $ 354,293
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: Ray and Cindy Perry work with the C&MA in Mexico. Ray’s parents attend SGAC.
- Pastoral Team Staff Member: Transitional Lead Team – Pastors Jim and Brenda Regehr. They have two married children.
- Our Support Staff Team Member: Corina Boyde. Corina is married to Boyde and they have three adult children.
- Our Elders Team Member: Henry Banman. Henry is married to Anne and they have three married 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.
- THIS IS MOTHER’S DAY--To show appreciation of the special women in our lives, we have a small gift for all women 18+ as you leave the sanctuary today.
- CONGRATULATIONS to REVEREND JOSHUA PALSKY in the affirmation of your calling through ordination.
- CONGRATULATIONS to Theo Medieros who took a step of obedience to be baptized today.