I AM: The Gate for the Sheep
Happy (Spring) Friday Friends,
Rather than using this space to preview the weekend message (Well, just a little teaser…this week I’ll attempt to decipher what Jesus was getting at when He called Himself “…the gate.” It’s pretty cool), today I want to invite some of you to consider committing to the rest of the church family through Membership.
The way we practice membership is somewhat dictated by the Societies Act, which ensures that registered charities are ultimately governed by their members. Participating members of our church determine budgets, choose directors, and contribute to mission and vision conversations. Therefore, membership matters and our members matter.
But more significant than government regulations, membership is a statement. To join a church is to commit to a social circle you don’t choose, which makes it a way to demonstrate whether your spirituality is authentic. It’s a way of practicing what you’d like the world to be like over a significant period of time. It’s a way to organize your life around a time to confess your limitations, culpability and imperfections to that you can get used to receiving divine forgiveness and hope in response to your honesty (adapted from comments made by Portland, OR, pastor Sharad Yadav).
I will lead a couple of Membership Classes in the next few days, both in-person and online. It’s roughly 60-75 minutes max, with some information, conversation, and step-by-step guidance on processing things and taking your next steps. If you can invest that time, how about joining us? More info and registration here.
Take care,
Greg Hochhalter | Lead Pastor
SCA Eagles Theatre Presents... NEWSIES
EXTRA, EXTRA, read all about it! SCA Secondary's Musical Theatre Program is presenting Disney's NEWSIES, The Musical, from May 2-5. To get your tickets, please see here!
Summer Half-Day Camps
Our Kids Ministry is hosting Half Day Camps this summer for kids aged 3 to entering Grade 6! Beach Blast Half Day Camps will provide your child with 3 hours of engaging Bible activities, songs, crafts, outdoor games, snacks and more!
Parent, Grandparent, and Sibling Volunteers Over 16 years old: If you sign up to help for the week, your child(ren)/siblings can attend for free. Please fill out the volunteer form first to get the discount code to apply to the camp registration.
If you have any questions or need more information, please email Kids Pastor Heather Spronk.
Seniors Connect
Calling all Seniors! Our next Seniors Connect is approaching on Tuesday, May 9.
A member of the RCMP will be sharing various tips and resources to equip you to understand better how not to be a victim of mass marketing or phone scams. Please invite your friends.
We will also be hearing an update from one of our ministry partners on some exciting news about God’s movement within a refugee community.
Call to Prayer
Our next Call to Prayer is on May 10 at 7 pm. This month the focus of our gathering is prayer for our Compassion Partners - Mustard Seed, PALM, and We Care, and for our International Workers - Danny and Vera Kuranji.
Child Dedication
There is no manual for raising kids, but God has given us something far better - the Holy Spirit and community. Child Dedication is a way to acknowledge our dependence on the leadership and guidance of the Holy Spirit as we do our best to be an example and lead our children into a relationship with Jesus.
The next Child Dedication weekend will be on May 27 & 28. If you want to have your child(ren) dedicated, please register by May 14. If you have any questions or want more information, please email [email protected].
Groups
Groups are a gathering of people from all walks of life where you are invited into a place of deep community, where you can be known, loved, and encouraged to grow in your walk with Jesus.
Check out upcoming group opportunities!
For more information on how you can get connected, please contact [email protected].
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