Hello friends!Summer is NOT over, despite having to turn the heat back on yesterday! I loved the rain this week (and would welcome more!), but I am looking forward to getting back onto the deck, bike, and golf course. While we all welcome the change of pace that July and August will bring, I want to invite you one more time to learn about our newly articulated PURPOSE, our PRIORITIES, and our commitment to essential PRACTICES. This is the final weekend in our BELONG & BECOME series, where we’re describing biblically and practically how our leadership core senses that God is calling us forward in the next era of ministry. This weekend I’ll do my best to articulate the BECOME part, become...what? Become...who? (Plus, we’ve got a playful Father’s Day surprise loaded up too). I hope you can be with us in person or online Saturday or Sunday.Don’t forget, there’s an important congregational meeting this Monday as well – follow the link for the meeting documents.Take care!Greg Hochhalter | Lead PastorCongregational Meeting The Congregational Budget Meeting will be held on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 7:00 PM. 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 2023-24 Ministry Plans and Budget. Registration is not required to attend, so we are looking forward to all being together in the South Atrium on June 19. To access meeting documents, please see here.Summer Half-Day CampsOur 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.Farewell to Pastor JeremyAs we announced about a month ago, Jeremy Cook will soon finish his time here at SPAC to take on a new ministry assignment. He will be the new Assistant District Superintendent of the Canadian Midwest District of the Alliance Canada.Join us next weekend, June 24 & 25, as we pray for and say farewell to Jeremy and his family. Plan to stay after the services to connect with Jeremy and Heather in the South Atrium.If you join us on Saturday Night, ice cream treats will be served after the service! You don't want to miss out!Love Offering We have a tradition at Sherwood Park Alliance Church of blessing departing or retiring pastors with a financial gift. We want to honour Pastor Jeremy in this same tradition as he and his family move east to Saskatchewan and begin this new role. If you would like to contribute, you can give to the Love Offering online. You can also give at the giving kiosks in the South atrium - please write Jeremy's name on the receipt. This giving option will be available until July 2nd. We Care Food DriveWe will be collecting non-perishable food for our We Care ministry. Please bring in any food items you wish to donate on June 17/18 and Saturday, June 24. Food will be distributed on Sunday, June 25.Suggestions: 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.Elder Board Update In April 2023, Manny Schmidt stepped down from his position on the Board of Elders. On May 23rd, the Board appointed Glen Tjostheim to fulfill the remainder of Manny's term, which will expire at the AGM in December 2023.Thank you so much to Manny for his many years of service on the Board of Elders! Please continue to pray for the Elder Board. 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].In The Know at SPAC! Another place to stay In The Know and connected is to follow our social media accounts! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Feel free to give us a follow, a subscribe, a like, and a share!