I AM: The Good Shepherd

Happy Friday Everyone,

I just looked at the rundown for this weekend’s gatherings and noticed that Jesse and the rest of our worship leaders are starting the service with the song “Glorious Day.” How fitting, though, for reasons other than what you might be thinking! It sounds like a song about the weather, which by the way, is glorious right now. But the song is about what happens when our lives are oriented around something other than ourselves. It’s a song about what happens when our lives are centred on Someone, and that’s Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, who leads us out of darkness and into the light of His glorious day. 

This weekend we’re continuing our series on the I AM statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John. I hope you can get outside and enjoy the warmth and the sunshine between now and then. But once Saturday night or Sunday morning rolls around, I look forward to welcoming you inside as we celebrate our Good Shepherd and worship together. This is a communion weekend, so if you’re participating online, try to have some elements ready to have your own table experience wherever you happen to be.

Greg Hochhalter | Lead Pastor

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 to join the team. During this class, you will learn more about Sherwood Park Alliance and what it means to be a member. The class will be offered in person on Sunday, May 7th at 11:30 am (in the Fireside Room) and online on Wednesday, May 10th at 7:00 pm; please register at spac.ca/membership!

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.

Registration is requested.

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.

Registration is requested.

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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