Psalm 23

Happy Canada Day weekend!

Among my many blessings I consider it a massive privilege to be a citizen of Canada. Prior to 2013 I couldn’t say that, as Canada was not my country of birth, but I’m thankful for a path to citizenship that now allows me to proudly call this nation home. But hold the gravy on the fries, please!

Despite summer being upon us, things aren’t slowing down in our ministry environments. This weekend’s gatherings (7 pm Saturday & 10 am Sunday) are going to feature a guest artist and communicator, Toronto’s Jason Hildebrand. Jason and his team at Jason Hildebrand Creative Arts have created a series of short films designed to bring selections from the book of Psalms to life. I’m looking forward to interviewing Jason and hearing his vision for elevating the scriptures and impacting the artistic community with the message of Jesus. Jason is going to unpack one of the most beloved Psalms, # 23.

Finally, all next week we’re hosting in the neighbourhood of a thousand guests from across Canada and international workers from around the globe for The Alliance Canada General Assembly. This is the first such gathering since the COVID era began, and there’s a hunger within the wider Alliance family to be together to worship, lament, praise, and plan. Please pray for an uplifting and inspired week as we do our collective best to align ourselves with God’s intent. And it’s not too late to join the hospitality teams being amassed to host this gathering! More info on serving next week can be found here.

God bless and keep you, 

Greg Hochhalter | Lead Pastor

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Communion Weekend

This weekend, we will be celebrating Communion together, remembering what Jesus has done forum in thankfulness.  

If you attend online, we invite you to join us - find some crackers and juice and join us as we corporately take Communion as the body of Christ.

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General Assembly Volunteer Opportunities

General Assembly is a national gathering held every two years by The Alliance Canada. This year, General Assembly will be hosted, in-person and online, at Sherwood Park Alliance Church on July 5-8.  

In order for General Assembly to run smoothly - we need you! Consider some of the volunteer opportunites and register today!  

For more information about General Assembly, schedule, attending etc., please visit allianceassembly.com

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Summer Youth Drop-In!

Attention Youth!! We are please to let you know we will be holding Youth Drop-In nights with Luke the Intern this summer, on Tuesdays, 7-9 PM, for Junior and Senior High! Youth going into grade 7, and those who recently graduated are all welcome. All events will be outside and focused on building community through fun activities, so invite your friends! For more details on specific events, please follow us on Instagram (spacsrhigh and spachjrhigh). Please see spac.ca/youth for more information and drop-in dates.

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Monumental VBS

Parents: Send your kids on a desert adventure! At Monumental VBS, kids celebrate God's greatness! Monumental is filled with awesome Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, and touch! Sciency-Fun Gizmos™, team-building games, unforgettable Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help faith flow into real life. (Since everything is hands-on, kids might get a little messy. Be sure to send them in play clothes and sturdy shoes.) Plus, we'll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life - something we call God Sightings®.

Get ready to hear that phrase a lot! Your kids will also participate in a hands-on mission project, through a program called Operation Kid-to-Kid™, that will provide school supplies for kids living on reservations. Parents, grandparents, and friends are invited to join us at Canyon Closing each day at 11:30 am, a daily celebration of God's greatness and love! So mark these dates on your calendar: August 22-26, 2022. The fun starts at 9:00 am and will end at noon. Click here to register your children for this life-changing adventure!

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Summer Family Activity Challenge

Our Summer Family Activity Challenge is back this summer and created for YOU as a family to have the most memorable summer ever! Running for the months of July and August these Summer Family Activity Challenge digital guides include fun, faith-focused activities for all ages to complete together – earning points for every challenge along the way. At the end of the summer, the family with the most points will win the grand prize.

But don’t be discouraged, even 10 points will qualify your family to enter our draw to win a participation prize! And don't forget to follow us on instagram/facebook @spackidsministries and turn on notifications so you don't miss our Summer in Psalms daily devotions by Pastor Kent for the whole family!

Registration is required.

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Online Ministry Enhancement

The public weekend gathering is no longer the front door - the digital presence and online experience of church is overwhelmingly our first point of connection with the spiritually curious, and an essential method for initiating and fostering discipling relationships within our congregation. Streaming online is more than a broadcast - it's a platform with which to nurture meaningful connections with online viewers.

The hybrid church is the new normal.

To help support this new normal, we are launching an Online Ministry Enhancement campaign. For more information please see spac.ca/online.

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