August 19, 2022 ANNOUNCEMENTSBaptismBaptism says I believe that Jesus died and rose to new life for me. I want to publicly declare my faith in Him and my commitment to follow Him. Baptism is a celebration of this commitment and a time to share how God is transforming us.On Sunday, August 28 we are celebrating baptism a little differently and will be celebrating this immediately after the service outside. Baptism Prep Classes will be offered: Saturday, August 20/27 immediately after the service. Sunday, August 21 immediately after the service. Plus August 21 at 1 pm online. See spac.ca/baptism for more information.Summer BBQSAVE THE DATE!!! Sherwood Park Alliance Church is hosting a picnic on Sunday August 28th at 11:30 AM, after the 10 AM service which will include a free hot dog and hamburger BBQ lunch. All food and drinks will be provided (gluten free and vegan options will be available). There will also be games for all ages! Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket to sit on.Come celebrate together, with your church family, as we wind down the summer!Summer Youth Drop-In!Attention Youth!! It has been an awesome summer of Youth Drop-In nights with Luke the Intern! This Tuesday, August 23 from 7-9 PM, join us for our Summer Wrap-Up! Youth going into grade 7, and those who recently graduated are all welcome. This event will be held outside and focus on building community through fun activities, so invite your friends! For more details, please follow us on Instagram (spacsrhigh and spachjrhigh). Fall Service TimesAs we move into the fall, we have decided to keep our summer service schedule going and stay at 2 services - 7PM on Saturdays and 10AM on Sundays. We are exploring what possible changes to this schedule could look like - and we will be engaging with you later in the fall about this as we want to make thoughtful informed decisions if we are going to make any changes - so for now... we will keep going as is!Online EnhancementThe public weekend gathering is no longer the front door - the digital presence and online experience of church is overwhelmingly our first point of connection with the spiritually curious, and an essential method for initiating and fostering discipling relationships within our congregation. Streaming online is more than a broadcast - it's a platform with which to nurture meaningful connections with online viewers.The hybrid church is the new normal.To help support this new normal, we are launching an Online Ministry Enhancement campaign. For more information please see spac.ca/online.Serve With UsWe believe that actively serving not only brings us closer to God, but reminds us to love others 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.There are many opportunities to get involved. Go to spac.ca/serve to learn more. Family NewsDo you have Family News you'd like to share with our church family? Email connect@spac.ca and let us knowNewsletterIf you are newer to the church or just haven't yet signed up to receive the weekly eNews, perhaps you would like to. This is a great way to stay connected with all that is happening around this community! Go to spac.ca/enews to subscribe.