Dear Church Family,This week 97 students will be graduating from SCA Secondary. Graduation is an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the accomplishments of our students in their educational journey. This is another opportunity for our church and school community to celebrate God’s goodness and faithfulness to Strathcona Christian Academy and its students for another year. The SCA Secondary class of 2023 has not only received an outstanding education based on curriculum, but they have also been taught to love God, love others, and to lean into God’s calling and purpose for them as they head into this next chapter of their lives. This education is possible through the leadership, generosity, and prayer of Sherwood Park Alliance Church and our members over the past 43 years. Through this support, our graduating students have had the opportunity to put their learning and faith into action by serving the homeless, sharing the gospel of Christ with children at camps, acting against injustice in our community and world, and using their gifts to make a robot that helps with food production for people in need. The future is bright. Thanks to the amazing SCA staff who demonstrate Christ to our students daily, the SCA Society and its members who serve our school so faithfully, and the prayer and support from our church community, our students are well-equipped for the next chapter of their lives. This collective success is embodied by the words of Paul when he writes, “...whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable . .. if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things." Philippians 4:8 Matthew Spronk | Principal, SCA SecondarySummer Half-Day Camps Our 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.Pizza With The PastorIf you are new or feel new, join us to learn more about our church. Discover how to get connected and enjoy the opportunity to meet others.Pizza with the Pastor is a regular event we hold as a way for you to meet others who are new(er), as well as some of the pastoral team. Pizza with the Pastor will be held after the service on June 4, 2023. Registration is requested.If you can't join us in person, please email us for an online option. Seniors Connect Attention, Seniors! Our Spring High Tea is back! Come for an afternoon of great food, conversation and music.Registration is required. The cost is $20.00.Congregational MeetingThe 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.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 the weekends of June 10/11, 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.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 groups@spac.ca.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!