BANNERS
For the next two Sundays we are going to marinate in Isaiah 40. Isaiah closes with that famous coffee cup passage “Those who hope in the Lord, will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.” What an amazing picture that should shape our identity in Christ.
THIS WEEK
Monday, Sept. 25
9:30 am Men's Prayer
9:30 am Women's Prayer
6:30 pm Picklemall & Jesus Group
7:00 pm Face of Grace Group
7:00 pm Screwtape Letters Group
Tuesday, Sept.26
9:15 am Empowered MOMS
9:15 am Love in Chaos Group
9:15 am Working Yarn Group
7:00 pm Youth Study
Wednesday, Sept. 27
9:30 am Keenager's Study
4:00 pm AWANA
5:40 pm Trek/Journey
5:45 pm Prayer for Ukraine/Russia & Beyond
6:30 pm GriefShare
7:00 pm ALPHA
7:30 pm Young Adults Study
7:30 pm Worship Jam Group
Thursday, Sept. 28
6:30 pm Empowered MOMS
7:00 pm Men's Floor Hockey
Friday, Sept. 29
Saturday, Sept. 30
Sunday, Oct. 1
9:15 & 11:15 am Worship Service
9:15 & 11:15 am Children's Programming
12:45 pm Filipinos and Friends Group
12:45 pm Biblical Apologetics Growth Group
CHURCH LIFE UPDATES
The Worship Service will also be on Facebook and YouTube at 10:00 am this Sunday. 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!
NEW CHECK IN LOCATIONS -CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING is available for
nursery to Grade 6. Nursery and 2 year olds check in at the nursery and preschool to grade 6 visit the check in kiosk in the Community Life Centre to sign in your children.
NEW ATTENDERS LUNCH today after the 11:15 service. There is limited space available for walk-ins. If you haven’t registered but wished you had, stop by the Welcome Centre and see if there’s still space to come meet our pastors, hear about our ministries & connect with others who are new.
ADULT FALL GROWTH GROUPS – Most groups start this week. Go to our website to view the 20+ groups in our fall catalogue and plan to get connected & grow in your faith this fall. Register online today! For more information contact Pastor Karen or Pastor Joel.
KEENAGERS (55+) fall study starts this week Sept 27 at 9:30 am. Join Pastor Steve as he leads a Right Now Media study on First Thessalonians by Ben Stuart. Connect with other seniors as you study God’s word & pray together each week..
ALPHA Starts September 27 at 7:00 pm. Registration is now open for this multi-week course that creates a space to discuss life’s big questions about faith & God. Come and explore the meaning of life together in a friendly, open & informal environment. Click here to register.
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Bible Studies are back. Youth meet Tuesdays at 7:00 pm and Young Adults on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm.
BUILDING WORKBEE Saturday, September 30 (9:00 am – 12:30 pm). Now that the CLC is fully open we are getting ready to move our old portables and we need some help preparing for that move. Many hands make light work so come & be part of the fun – lunch included!
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS MUSICAL AUDITIONS are coming Tuesday October 3 from 3:30 to 5:00 pm for all children grades 2-6 who are interested in having a special role in this year’s musical. These roles will including speaking and non-speaking parts, soloists and dancers. Rehearsals will take place on Tuesdays.
GRACE’S PANTRY FOOD DRIVE Sunday, October 8 – What better way to say “thanks” this Thanksgiving then by giving back to our community. Plan to bring your pantry donation on Thanksgiving Sunday and help us fill the stage. Click here for a list of the most popular pantry items.
KAIROS – The online portion of this discipleship course starts October 16 & registration is now open on our website. Align your life with God’s heart for all the nations of the world – both globally & in the neighbourhood. Cost is $99 and includes all course material. For more information contact Dan Ibsen.
SERMON DISCUSSION QUESTIONS are available in the E-Loop on Wednesdays or email karen.houcher@sgac.net to receive them on Sunday afternoon.
ARE YOU INTERSTED IN CHILD DEDICATION? Stop by the Welcome Centre to pick up information & speak to one of our pastors.
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.
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. Click here to visit our website and give online.
PRAYER
Please pray for:
Our Christian Workers - Gabe Piska. Gabe is a Youth Support Worker in Edmonton with Youth Unlimited. SGAC is Gabe’s home church & his parents attend.
Our Pastoral Team Staff Member - Pastor of Youth & Young Adults - Josh Palsky. Pastor Josh is married to Beth and they have two children.
Our Support Team Staff Member - Julianna Merritt, Children’s Ministry Assistant. Julianna is married to Michael and they have three children.
Our Elders Team Member - Steve Medeiros. Steve is married to Angele and they have four children.
We want to pray with you. If you have prayer or praise requests contact us at prayer@sgac.net or fill out a Connection Card & place it in the offering plate.
FAMILY MATTERS
LOST AND FOUND - Check the tables in the Nursery hallway for items you may have left behind. Lost and Found items will be donated to a local Thrift Store Thursday October 5.