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Hey Church Family! 

I'm really excited to dive right back in to the book of Titus this weekend! I want to continue to invite you to keep reading this little book each week while we work through this series, trusting that God might speak something uniquely to each of you!

Last weekend, we can basically summarize the message as "Jesus > Zeus". This weekend we are going to see that when the god of the day goes a little sideways, so goes the people. As we spoke about last weekend, Zeus was known as a liar, and a womanizer. This weekend, we are going to see that his likeness was reflected all over the people of Crete, so much so, that the word "cretan", or in Greek "Kretzio", was synonymous with one who was a liar. The people were known for their Zeus like lifestyle, and when the gospel of Jesus broke in to this little island, its biggest hurdle to overcome was calling the followers to die to their old self, and live into the new life, and the new gospel ethic they were to reveal to the watching world.

Paul will be fairly prescriptive here on what that should look like and mean, and there are some hurdles for us to overcome as well, should be a fun one! And at the end of the weekend, I really do belive that we will see that Strathcona County in the 21st century can at times look like Crete in the first century, which should naturally have us looking to see Paul's words to them, as words to us as well!

Hope to see you there! Even on Saturday... :)

Let's Go Oilers!!

Brody Jespersen | Senior Associate Pastor 

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Communion Weekend

This weekend, we will be celebrating Communion together, remembering what Jesus has done for us 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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Grade 4/5/6 Fun Night - Color Me Crazy

Grade 4/5/6 Fun Night is a great time for kids to connect with others, bring friends and have a blast.

Back by popular demand…and re-scheduled to June 10th, we are excited to hold another COLOR ME CRAZY! Dress to be outside and wear old closed toe shoes, clothing that can get messy and bring eye protection! Invite your friends too. Registration is required.

Drop-off begins at 6:15 PM and pick up will be at 8:30 PM. All children must be signed out by a parent, guardian or designated adult at the end of the evening.

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We Care Food Drive

Every Sunday, We Care meets in a parking lot downtown and provides bagged lunches and clothing to those in need. The love of Christ is shared and His Word is read.

Join us as we will hold a We Care Food Drive on the weekends of May 28/29 and June 4/5 and June 11. Items can be dropped off around service times in the South Atrium and the collected goods will be distributed on June 12.

Suggested items: Canned fish, meat and stews; canned/dried legumes/beans; canned fruits or vegetables; dry pasta and sauce; juice boxes, cereal, oatmeal, peanut butter, rice, dried snacks, soups. We can not accept perishable items.

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Seniors Connect - High Tea

Attention to our lovely Seniors!! Our next Seniors Connect is coming up, and you don't want to miss this special afternoon. We will be holding a Spring High Tea on June 14th at 1 PM. It will be an elegant afternoon with a traditional spread of scones, fancy sandwiches and other delights. Connect with friends and make some new ones while enjoying harp music, our Treehouse kids, a devotion from Pastor Jamie and more.

This will be a catered event, with plans to make it extra special and safe.

Tickets are $15 and we ask you register here by June 10. If you have any trouble registering, please call the church office.

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Congregational Meeting

The Congregational Budget Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 7:00 PM.

For the first time in a long time we will be holding an in-person Congregational Meeting! Registration is not required to attend, so we are looking forward to all being together in the South Gym on June 15. Child care will be available upon request. To sign up for child care and to review meeting documents, please see here. 

This meeting is open to anyone who considers SPAC their home, but only members may vote. At this all important gathering we will review the 2023 Ministry Plans and Budget and receive updates on two initiatives approved in June 2021 (Conditional acquisition of the Millbourne Community Life Centre property and the Online Ministry Enhancement Project).

If you are unable to attend on June 15, Lead Pastor Greg Hochhalter and other ministry leaders will provide an opportunity for discussion in post-service "Town Hall Meetings" on June 11 and 12.

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Care Giver's Connect

Care Ministry is hosting a Care-Giver's Connection evening on June 22 at 7 PM.  

This event is for anyone caring for another person or loved one on a daily or regular basis. We invite you to join us and know you're not alone, you're appreciated and you're cared for. It will be an opportunity to connect with others who share a similar journey, to be encouraged and learn a few tools or strategies along the way! 

Please see here for more information and to register.

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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 opportunities and register today!

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

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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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