THE TRANSITION JOURNEY OF SGAC
The Transition Journey that we have been on for the past sixteen months has been preparing you for your next transition, the embracing of a new lead pastor. Today we are going on a transitional tour, reminding us of all that we have accomplished in this time and how we are now ready to move into the next chapter in the life and ministry of SGAC. You have a great heritage to build on and God has plans to come alongside of you to lead you “to be mature disciples of Jesus Christ, led by the Holy Spirit, engaged and equipped, advancing the kingdom of God in Spruce Grove and the World.”
THIS WEEK
Monday, June 13
9:30 am Men’s & Women’s Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Study
Tuesday, June 14
7:00 pm Prayer for Ukraine & Russia
Wednesday, June 15
9:30 am Park Play days at Miller Park, Spruce Grove
Thursday, June 16
7:00 pm Men’s Floor Hockey
Friday, June 17
6:30 pm Community Event for Grade 5/6
Saturday, June 18
Sunday, June 19
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!
REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP UPDATE: Last Sunday it was mentioned that we have a new Refugee Team and are in the beginning stages of sponsoring a new family who is related to our previously sponsored family. We have a huge praise report that we now have enough funds in place to start the paperwork process – Praise the Lord! In order to fully support this family in the coming months we still require over $10,000 but we know that God will provide. Thank you for supporting this family in prayer. For more information contact Pastor Joel.
MENS’ FLOOR HOCKEY – Thursdays at 7:00 pm. We are excited to be offering men’s floor hockey again on Thursday nights. Come for a game or two & a short devotional. If you have your own equipment, please bring it. We hope you’ll join us!
GRADE 5/6 JUNE SUMMER FUN EVENT! Join us on Friday, June 17 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm for some outdoor summer fun! We will start in the gym at 6:30 before moving outside. Alternative indoor plans are in place if weather does not cooperate, so make sure you come prepared to have a great time of games, activities and community rain or shine!
VBS 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 need YOU for VBS! We are looking for a minimum of 33 adults to be crew leaders, a minimum of 37 adults or teens to be crew helpers, nursery workers, decorators, greeters, kitchen help, prayer warriors and more! VBS will run from August 8 to 12 in the mornings If you would like to help in any of these ways --- please connect with a Children’s Ministry staff member or email Debbie. Come and be blessed as you bless!
PARK PLAY DAYS – Wednesday Mornings from 9 to 11: Starting June 1 and continuing for the months of June & July. Enjoy connecting with other parents while your children play together at a different playground each week. Go to the events calendar on our website for more information & check the SGAC Women’s Facebook page for updates & changes.
DEEPER LIFE SCHOOL of THEOLOGY – June 16 – 18 Ecclesiology: The Church examines the theology of the church in scripture. This is a study of the church’s origin, purpose, mission and ministry. Register today with Pastor Coreen.
LOVE OFFERING FOR A & J – Our international workers A&J are coming home in July for their daughter’s wedding & we are partnering with Southgate Alliance to surprise them by covering their travel costs. We are accepting cash donations in a box at the Welcome Centre. These cash gifts are not receiptable. For more information contact Pastor Joel.
SINGIN’ THE GOSPEL June 26 at 6:00 pm Special feature is the Daae Family from Saskatchewan. This is a free concert and a goodwill offering will be taken.
SUMMER SERVICES Starting July 3 to August 28 we will hold one service only at 10:00 am. Children will join their parents in the service July 3 - 17. Children’s Ministries summer programming will resume July 24.
WE ARE ON INSTAGRAM! Follow us at sga.church!
Giving Update
Giving – Week of June 5, 2022
General Fund Giving $ 23,211
Weekly Budget Required $ 22,606
Monthly Update – May 31, 2022
General Fund Giving $ 93,031
General Fund Giving 48 week average $ 20,365
Future Development Fund $154,031
Church Year Update: July 1 to May 31, 2022
General Fund Revenue __ YTD $ 1,012,114
General Fund Expenses – YTD $ 955,321
Budget Required –YTD $ 1,085,088
Budget Shortfall $ 72,974
Global Advance Giving $ 104,012
Canadian Ministries Giving $ 29,303
Future Development Fund Giving $ 508,324
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: Ric & Kareen Strangway live in Calgary where Ric is Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology at Ambrose University. Kareen’s parents attend SGAC.
- Pastoral Team Staff Member: Pastor of Children’s Ministries - Pastor Coreen Frey. Coreen is married to Dave and they have three married children.
- Our Support Staff Team Member: Kim Friesen. Kim is married to Paul and they have three 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 Joan Anderson and family in the recent passing of Dan. The Celebration of Life service will take place here June 25 at 1:00 pm.