Loving Faith
by Oliver Magnus
Luke 18: 9-14
James 2: 14-26
Luke 6: 32-35
We appreciate the desire of our students to serve us in every aspect of this service.
Feel free to give them an encouraging word at anytime.
THIS WEEK
Monday, May 16
9:30 am Women’s & Men’s Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Study
Tuesday, May 17
9:00 am Women’s Study
7:00 pm Youth Studies
7:00 pm Prayer for Ukraine
7:00 pm Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 18
9:45 am Keenagers Study
7:00 pm Women’s Study
Thursday, May 19
Friday, May 20
Saturday, May 21
6:30 pm Faith on Fire
Sunday, May 22
9:15 and 11:15 am Worship Services with Sunday School
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!
FAMILY BBQ Hosted by the Youth TODAY 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.
FAITH ON FIRE SATURDAY MAY 21 6:30 pm Join us as we lift our praises to our King.
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 reghister. 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. We are looking for one more male team member. Please contact Pastor Joel if you are interested.
KEENAGERS (55+) CONCERT & LUNCH – May 25 at 10:30 am. Come & hear Jamie Blahun who has performed at “Singin’ the Gospel” many times. Then stay for a time of connecting over lunch. Registration is required to ensure enough lunch is prepared. A love offering will be taken for Jamie. Click here to register. We hope you can join us!
SINGIN’ THE GOSPEL May 29 at 6:00 pm Join us as we feature the Harder family from Peace River as our special guests. Free will offering will be taken.
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 opens Monday, May 2. 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.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT!
Saturday May 28 8:30 am– 4:00 pm or when you can (RSVP – office@sgac.net or 780-962-4700)
- Place and tie re-bar for the main floor
- Preparation for re-landscaping
- Site clean-up
- Refreshments and Lunch
This project is for everyone -- we look forward to seeing you there. Questions?? Call Peter Spaans at 587-990-6694.
WE ARE ON INSTAGRAM! Follow us at sga.church!
Giving Update
Giving – Week of May 8, 2022
General Fund Giving $ 17,855
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
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PRAYER
Please pray for:
- Our Christian Workers: Jon & Angie Coutts live in Calgary where Jon is the
Assistant Professor of Christian Theology at Ambrose University. Angie’s parents attend SGAC. - Pastoral Team Staff Member: Pastor of Women’s Ministries– Pastor Karen Houcher. Karen is married to Dan and they have five children.
- Our Support Staff Team Member: Kari Gehlert. Kari is married to Lorne and they have five children.
- Our Elders Team Member: Dan Ibsen. Dan is married to Melodie 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 Christian Workers: Jon & Angie Coutts live in Calgary where Jon is the