Encounters With Jesus
This week we look at Jesus encounter with two grieving sisters - Martha & Mary. Over the past few weeks we have considered the question "What is wrong with the world?" and today we ask the questions "Who can make it all right?".
THIS WEEK
Monday, October 31
9:30 am Men's & Women's Prayer
7:00 pm Growth Group #3
Tuesday, November 1
9:00 am Growth Groups 6, 7, 8
3:30 pm Christmas Musical Rehearsal
7:00 pm Youth Study
7:00 pm Deep Dish
Wednesday, November 2
9:30 am Keenagers (Seniors 55+)
4:00 pm AWANA
5:30 pm Prayer for Ukraine, Russia and Beyond
5:40 pm Trek & Journey
7:00 pm Growth Group #11
7:00 pm Grief Share
7:30 pm Young Adults
Thursday, November 3
6:30 pm Growth Group #13 - Single Moms
7:00 pm Men’s Floor Hockey
Friday, November 4
7:30 pm Youth Hang Out Night
7:30 pm Growth Group #16 (POY)
Sunday, November 6
9:15 & 11:15 am Worship Services
1:00 pm Growth Groups #1 & #2
CHURCH LIFE UPDATES
The Worship Service will also be on Facebook and YouTube at 9:15am Sunday mornings. For more information please visit our website or or watch for The Loop - our weekly e-newsletter. If you do not receive The Loop you can download it here from our website. Click HERE to sign up to receive The Loop in your email weekly.
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!
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING is available for nursery to grade 6. Please visit the Check In Kiosk in the foyer to sign in your children.
YOUTH SUNDAY SERIES September 25 to October 30 at 9:15 am (following the worship) in the Fireside room. Bryan Kincheloe will discuss “What does it mean to be a Christian?”
MAKE YOUR MARK - The CLC will be open after both services today. Tour the new facility and catch a vision for what God is going to do & the people who will encounter Him in this new space.
Do you want to know more about the CLC project? A new highlight sheet is available at the Welcome Centre. Click here to view the digital copy.
WOMEN’S DEEP DISH - Tuesday, November 1 at 7:00 pm in the Fireside Room. A casual time for women to come together & get connected. Come hear a testimony, participate in a craft, and enjoy some dessert as you build friendships with other women. Click HERE to go to Event Registration on our website to register.
YOUTH HANGOUT NIGHT - Friday, November 4 at the church from 7:30-10:00 pm. For more information contact Pastor Josh.
YOUTH RETREAT - November 18 to 20 at Camp Nakamun. Cost is $140 until November 1 then increases to $150. Click here to register. For more information contact Pastor Josh.
GRACE'S TABLE - We all go through tough times. If a meal would be helpful to you or someone you know, Grace's Table would love to help out. Meal pick up is Friday, November 11 from 5-6:30 pm. Click here to register or call the church office.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES are availabale at the Welcome Centre. Return filled boxes before Sunday, November 13.
NEXT SUNDAY - Don't forget to change your clocks on Saturday night and "fall back" as Daylight Savings Time ends. Also, since it's the first Sunday of the month we look forward to enjoying donuts together in the foyer thanks to a generous donor.
TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION on these & other events check out the following:
Website - sgac.net
Facebook - @sprucegrovealliancechurch, @sgacwomen, @sgacyouth, @sgackeenagersgroup, @sgackids
Instagram - @sga.church, @youngadults.sgac, @sgacyouth, @sgac.women
YouTube - @sprucegrovealliancechurch
Are you in “The Loop”? Don’t miss out on Pastor Brent’s weekly e-newsletter which comes out every Wednesday afternoon. If you have not subscribed to SGAC’s e-newsletter, you can do that at “SGAC Downloads” on our website where you can also read this week’s edition of The Loop.
Giving Update
Weekly Giving - Oct 17 to Oct 23, 2022
General Fund $27,775
Weekly Budget Required $23,963
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 give@sgac.net. Please include your offering envelope number and contact information. In the notes section please indicate how you would like your donation designated, ie. General Fund, Canadian Ministries etc.. The money is deposited directly into the church account and does not require a security question. (This method of giving is not to be used for registrations.)
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: Katrina is from Westlock and works with the C&MA in a creative access nation. She is part of SGAC's cluster group.
Our Pastoral Team Staff Member: Pastor of Youth & Young Adults - Josh Palsky. Pastor Josh is married to Beth & they have 2 children.
Our Support Team Staff Member: Kari Gehlert. Kari is married to Lorne and they have 5 children.
Our Elders Team Member: Mike Piska. Mike is married to Bonny and they have 3 adult children.
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 your needs.
FAMILY MATTERS
Thank You - The Young Adults Mission team is beyond grateful for your suport last week of their Garage Sale fundraiser. Your generous donations & purchases helpe them to raise over $5000 towards their trip to Mexico this spring.
Welcome to Pastor Steve Rigby who is our new volunteer pastor for seniors.
Children’s Programming is available for nursery to grade 6. Please visit the Check In Kiosk in the foyer to sign in your children.
We extend our condolences to Courtney Rebke in the passing of her mother.
COMMUNITY MATTERS
Late Night Cafe is a winter emergency response for Spruce Grove's unsheltered community & they are looking for volunteers. For more information contact Torene at 780-306-1699.