January 7, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
EVENTS
Solemn Assembly
As we begin looking forward to 2022, the New Year is a time to reset and give priority to what’s most important. Our church has a tradition of collectively doing this reset by starting the year with a week of prayer called Solemn Assembly. It doesn’t matter if prayer is new to you or a regular part of your life we invite everyone to register for the five day prayer challenge.
Each morning from January 10th to 14th, you’ll receive an email that’ll guide you through a short time of prayer. How cool to know that hundreds of us are united in prayer on a common theme!
Two in-person gatherings are planned—Monday, January 10th and Friday, January 14th at 7:00 pm at Sherwood Park Alliance Church. We will also host an online gathering on Wednesday, January 12th at 7:00 pm where we’ll have the privilege of hearing from author and pastor, Ken Shigematsu.
For details and to register for any or all of these go to spac.ca/solemnassembly.
Join the Staff's Morning Prayer
In addition, this week you are invited to join with the staff online each morning from 9:00 - 9:30 am as we spend time praying together for God's blessing in our lives, the lives of others, our church, and the world.
Please register at spac.ca/openhouseofprayer to receive the Zoom link.
Alpha - Millbourne
Alpha is a great place to explore the Christian faith with others. No question is too complex or too simple. Over a 10-week journey, we'll explore questions of life, faith, who Jesus is, and how it all comes together.
This Alpha session is taking place in person at Millbourne Community Life Centre starting January 17th at 7:00 pm. Register at spac.ca/millbourne_alpha.
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 Holy Spirit as we do our best to be an example and lead our children in a relationship with Jesus.
Register at spac.ca/childdedication before January 10th to have your child dedicated during one of the January 29th or 30th weekend services.
Faith at Home
Have you ever been unsure how to navigate your kids' questions about faith, God, and the world? If so, join Pastor Brody Jespersen on January 26th at 7:30 pm for a conversation over Zoom to learn how to navigate doubt in your family.
This discussion will include practical tools you as a parent can use to navigate your own feelings towards their curiosity, while also fostering an environment that encourages your kids to talk about their questions and share what they are wrestling with.
Head to spac.ca/faithathome to register.
Treehouse Open House
Treehouse Preschool is having an Open House on January 27th at 3:30 pm!
Register here to arrange a time to drop in with your child to check out our program for three- and four-year-olds. This will give you an opportunity to meet the teachers and to visit the classroom.
Serving
As we look towards building new teams for the fall there are many opportunities to get involved. Go to spac.ca/serve to learn more.
We believe that actively serving others brings us closer to God and reminds us to love like he does. Through serving, you'll use the unique ways that God has gifted you to help create welcoming environments where he can change lives.
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