ANNOUNCEMENTS
EVENTS
Online Enhancement
The 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 nuture 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.
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 March 6th to have your child dedicated during one of our March 26th or 27th services.
Membership
We are called to make disciples of Jesus... to love God and to love others and membership is a commitment to help create, lead and resource our ministry environments. If you believe in what God is doing at Sherwood Park Alliance Church, take your next step — be a part of the team. If you would like to learn more about what it means to be a member at Sherwood Park Alliance, register for the upcoming Membership Class on March 15, 2022.
Board of Elders Update
Recently the Sherwood Park Alliance Board of Elders elected the following individuals to serve as officers: Trent Forsberg, Board Chair; Grace Albers, Vice Chair; Randy Liedtke, Secretary; Manny Schmidt, Treasurer. In addition, Jonathan Stephenson anad Kyla Loewen were named Representative to the SCA Society Board with Rudy Froese and Al Schuld appointed to serve as members of the Nominating Committee. Please pray for these leaders as they seek to wisely guide our congregation this year! If you wish to communicate with the Board for any reason, you may reach them at the following email address: elders@spac.ca.
Ukraine Refugee Ministry
As of February 28, over 300,000 Ukrainians have fled across the Polish border. In response to this urgent situation the Christian & Missionary Alliance in Canada has connected with The Church of Christ in Poland. As refugees from Ukraine flood into Poland, church buildings, church camps and private homes are being used to welcome them. Currently the Polish people are giving all they can to help. However there is a need for additional funding to supply food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. For more information on how you can help, please see the global emergency response.
Serve With Us
We 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 NEWS
BODELL - It is with great joy that Egan and Gail Bodell would like to announce the arrival of their first granddaughter, Kylie Anne Boyce on February 24th. She was born at 9:11 PM and weighed 9 lbs and was 21 inches long.
EPP - It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Ken Epp on February 20, 2022. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Betty. He will be lovingly remembered by his three children Beverly, Brent, Brian and their families, and the countless others whose lives he touched. A memorial service will be held on Saturday March 5 at 11:00 am at Sherwood Park Alliance Church. Livestreaming is available at spac.ca/specialevent.
HODGES - Ken Hodges passed away on February 25, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife, Jennie. He will be affectionately remembered by his children Bill and Judy Forbes, John and Betty Marshall, Bob and Betty Hodges, Brad and Barb Shellenberg, their families, and the extended Hiemstra family. A memorial service will be held at Sherwood Park Alliance on Monday, March 14, at 11:00 a.m.
CERETZKE - Arthur Ceretzke passed peacefully into the arms of His Lord and Saviour on February 26, 2022 after a fulfilling life of 102 years. He was predeceased by his wife Wanda and son Randy. Left to cherish his memory are his three children Rodney, Marilyn, Donna, and daughter-in- law Connie and their families. A celebration of Arthur’s life will be held at Sherwood Park Alliance Church on Sunday, March 6 at 3:00 p.m. Livestreaming is available at www.spac.ca/specialevent.
Do you have Family News you'd like to share with our church family? Email connect@spac.ca and let us know!
eNEWS
If 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.