January 20, 2023
Groups Open House
Groups matter because they invite you into a place of deep community where you are known, loved and encouraged to grow in your walk with Jesus. We know community begins when we move from sitting in rows, to doing life in circles together.
Immediately after the service, over the next 2 weekends, we want to invite you to our Groups Open House hosted in the atrium, where we want to help you journey into deep community.
For more information on all Groups, please contact groups@spac.ca
TreeHouse Open House
TreeHouse Preschool is a fun place where three and four-year-old's get their first experience of going to school and learn that school is a great place to be!
TreeHouse Open House is on January 24, 2023 - from 3:30pm to 6:30pm. Bring your child and and meet the teachers, check out our classroom and ask your questions! Registration is required.
If you aren't able to to attend on January 24, email Heather Spronk and we will arrange another time to meet you.
General registration for the 2023/24 school year opens on February 2 at 7pm.
Alpha
Explore life, faith and meaning together.
Alpha will take you on a 10-week journey with others on an adventure to explore the questions of life, faith, and who this Jesus is -- and how it all comes together. It is here, that you’ll begin to develop on going community with those you meet in Alpha and your discipleship journey with Jesus!
Alpha is open to everyone, for those who are looking for life answers and to those who are new in the faith. We’ll connect over a meal, watch a short thought-provoking video, and jump into real authentic conversations around tables! Starting Thursday, January 26 at 6pm.
Check out more about Alpha here and register to join us!
Board of Elders Update
Recently the Sherwood Park Alliance Board of Elders elected the following individuals to serve as officers: Grace Albers, Board Chair; Trent Forsberg, Vice Chair; Randy Liedtke, Secretary; Manny Schmidt, Treasurer. In addition, Kyla Loewen was named Representative to the SCA Society Board with Rudy Froese and Andrea Priebe appointed to serve as members of the Nominating Committee. Please pray for these leaders as they seek to wisely guide our congregation this year!
If you wish to communicate with the Board for any reason, you may reach them at the following email address: elders@spac.ca.
Family News - Pastor Del McKenzie
We are all saddened to hear of the passing of Pastor Del McKenzie, on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Pastor Del passed away while attempting to exit their smoke-filled home due to a fire.
Pastor Del served here at Sherwood Park Alliance Church as Lead Pastor from 1984 to 1998 and had a significant impact on our church and community.
Del’s wife Jane remains in an adult care facility for dementia in Moses Lake. Their son Tim lives in the state of Washington and their daughter Melodee and son-in-law Pat live in Calgary and would very much appreciate your prayers for them and their four grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 27 at 1pm at Moses Lake Alliance Church in Washington. There will be a livestream available, and a possible in person gathering here at SPAC to watch the memorial together. More information to follow in the weeks to come.
Groups - Support 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.
Some upcoming opportunities to meet in a Support Group/Network are:
Professional & Leadership Women's Network - A group to support women as we navigate the role of a career and professional woman. Come connect, hear stories and support each other in the journey. Meets monthly - Next meeting is on Jan 26.
GriefShare- Find comfort and community with others who have experienced death of a loved one. Meets weekly - Starting Feb 2.
The New Identity- It is possible to move away from questions like Am I enough? Do I measure up? Am I significant? We’ll explore the freedom and relief of settling into our core identity in Christ. Meets weekly - Starting Feb. 2.
The Sanctuary Course - Explore the realities of mental health and illness, as well as the vital need for faith-based community conversations about these topics using The Sanctuary Course material. Meets weekly - Starting Feb. 2.
For more information on all Groups, please contact groups@spac.ca.
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