Give Thanks

Hey Church Family!

I'm so excited to get to spend thanksgiving with each one of you this weekend! 

Having just finished up our series on parenting and getting ready for a long stretch through the book of James coming next weekend, we decided to save this weekend as a true thanksgiving weekend. And so, I will be teaching around the theme of thankfulness. 

I'm not sure where each of you are coming from. But for many, a heart of thankfulness and gratitude don't come easily. There are so many ways we can become distracted from seeing all that we do have, and instead shift our focus to what we wish we had - the perfect family, the big acreage, the toys that the neighbour keeps in his garage etc.  

This weekend, we are going to trek through 3 stories in the Old Testament, where God instructed the Israelites to build a physical reminder of God's goodness and faithfulness. A physical act that would provide for them a visual reminder that God is good and that they have so much to be thankful for. 

And my hope and prayer is that we all leave with some tangible ways that we too can be reminded of, and remind each other of, God's kindness.

Looking forward to spending thanksgiving with you,

Brody Jespersen | Senior Associate Pastor

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We Care Food Drive

As the Thanksgiving season is upon us, one way to engage in giving is by participating in our WeCare Food Drive. This weekend, in the atrium, we will be collecting items for our We Care Ministry. We have a team that meets each Sunday in a parking lot downtown and provides bagged lunches and donated clothes to people who are in need or may be experiencing homelessness. The love and word of Jesus are shared. We are looking for non perishable food items - please see here for more information. 

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Seniors Connect

Tuesday, October 11 at 1 pm is our next Seniors Connect. Join us to hear testimonies of God's faithfulness! Cake, coffee and conversation are planned. Hope to see you there! Registration is requested.

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Membership

We are called to make disciples of Jesus... to love God and to love others and membership is a commitment to help create, lead and resource our ministry environments. If you believe in what God is doing at Sherwood Park Alliance Church, take your next step — be a part of the team. During this one-hour session, you will learn more about what Sherwood Park Alliance is all about and what it means to be a member. The class will be offered online on Wednesday, October 12. Registration is required. 

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Clothing Exchange

Bring what you've outgrown and take what you need! On October 15th we will be hosting our Clothing Exchange event! This is a big event we hold to serve our church and surrounding community. Put clothing or household items aside that would like to donate or plan to come and maybe find some items you are needing! You don't have to donate to attend.

Items can be dropped off starting at 4pm on October 14 through 11am on October 15th.

• All clothing must be washed and clean.

• Items accepting: Men, women and children's clothing, footwear, belts, purses, small household items, small children's toys, and books

• Items not accepted: Car seats, sports equipment, helmets, furniture, damaged goods

We are looking for volunteers to help run this event - please see here for more information