Hello Church Family,I’m writing to you this morning from Abbotsford. Lorne and I are here for a memorial service for a member of his extended family. As I give the message at the memorial today, I’m starting with this quote Let us be grateful for the friends who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. I chose it because his aunt truly was a person that made others happy and tended to them in such a caring way. This weekend in our teaching series, our Extraordinary Nobody is also that kind of person. I’m looking forward to bringing a message from the book of Acts about a woman named Tabitha. I hope you can join us in person or online. However these summer months are unfolding for you, I pray you are finding time to listen to the voice of the Gardener who best knows how to make your soul blossom.Grace and peace, Rita Penner | Care PastorCelebration of Life for Colette Baudais It is with sadness that we share the news of Colette's passing on July 20, 2023, after a 14 month battle with cancer.For those of you who do not know of Colette, she was an International Worker with The Christian and Missionary Alliance for many years, serving in West Africa. She was a dear friend to Sherwood Park Alliance Church.A Celebration of Life will be held at Colette's home church in Grand Prairie on Tuesday, August 1, at 1 pm. We will host a live stream of the service in the Fireside room at the same time and invite you to attend.If you are unable to attend, but would still like to watch the live-stream, a link can be found here. It will accessible 5 minutes prior to the service.For more information and to read Colette's obituary, please see here. Summer Fun: Connection30+ BasketballMen and Women 30+, come and connect by playing basketball Saturday evenings in the summer after the service. A great way to meet others and get some exercise. 8:15 pm to 9:45 pm. Court shoes are required. You can drop in; no registration is required. Wednesday Women’s Walk/Run Group Women, come and connect by meeting together for a walk or run! Meet at the church front doors on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm, walk or run for half an hour, and then chat after! A great way to meet other women and get some exercise. You can drop in; no registration is required.Serving Opportunity in AugustOur second week of Half Day Camp is next month, August 21-25. This half-day camp is 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!We are looking for more volunteers to help with this camp. If you are able to serve, please sign up to help. If you have any questions or need more information, please email Kids Pastor Heather Spronk.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 get in touch with 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!