Bulletin – August 29th
Welcome back to Pastor Staci & Les! We have thoroughly enjoyed having Danae Rude serving as interim Children’s Pastor – but we are so glad to welcome you back!
New staff members — We are thrilled to introduce to you our new Church Receptionist and Admin Assistant in the person of Grace Carabeo. Grace is replacing Karissa Sovdi who has moved to BC. Grace and her husband Ray have recently moved from Toronto to join their sons in our fair city; – Carlo and TJ. Please welcome Grace to our staff!
Secondly, we are thrilled to introduce to you our newest part time staff member in the person of Karen Boldt – who will be serving in a brand new ministry – that of Lay Ministries Coordinator. Karen’s principle role will be to see that guests are served well, to connect inquirers with appropriate resources or people, and to acquaint all with pathways for growth, for friendship, and fulfilled living.
Be reminded that it is exactly 34 days to our New Week-end! Get ready!
We face great days ahead. God will lead us – if we will follow.
~Pastor Glen
REGULAR PRAYER MEETINGS
Weekly on Wednesdays @ 7PM
Last Friday of the Month @10:30PM
PRAYER CHAIN: Contact the prayer chain any time through the church office phone or E-mail.
CURRENT REQUESTS: Shirley Reid, Anne Sterner, Darryl Melanchuck, David Hick
OUR CHURCHES: Today, please join all the members of the Fort McMurray Christian Ministerial in praying for the: Native Christian Fellowship & Pastor Nathan.
KIDZONE
Children Workers’ Lunch
Sunday, Sept. 12 @ 1:30pm
Appreciation lunch for all workers.
THE EXPERIENCE by Generation Now
For young people & 20 somethings.
Meets Fridays @ 7:30-8:45pm for a worship experience.
Fall WOW WOMEN
“Battlefield of the Mind” DVD Series by Joyce Meyer starting Tuesday, Sept. 14th @9:00-11:00am & 7:00-9:00pm
Small group discussion for Grief Support, Parenting, Prayer, Baking, etc.
COMING SOON – WOW WOMEN’S CONFERENCE! with Lilian Busch Sept. 24th-26th. More details to come.
ANXIETY &DEPRESSION SEMINAR with Mike Glucosh B.Th.
Thursday, Sept. 23rd @7:00pm
If you struggle wirh anxiety & depression or you know people that do, this seminar is for you and them, from the Midwest Center for Stress and Anxiety in Burlington, Ontario. This center is committed to providing support and information for those struggling with the challenges of stress and anxiety. Free Admission
MGA “Faith for Land” Fundraising Committee
Please provide your name to Liz Cheetham at the MGA church office to be part of the above committee for MGA. Skills required are:
- belief in and ability to work with others in achieving a ‘big’ goal for the Kingdom.
- commitment.
- must be between 18 and 95 yrs of age.
Once you have submitted your name and contact information to the MGA office (attention: Liz Cheetham), please plan to attend the first meeting on Tues., Aug. 31st at MGA – from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
FINAL BBQ LUNCH
Following the 2nd service on the 3rd Sunday of each month (next time: Sept. 19th) Skip the cooking and enjoy free lunchtime fellowship right here.
(Donations Gratefully Accepted).
NETWORK CLASS
Interested in becoming more involved with MGA or in becoming a member? Plan to attend a Network Saturday
(Next class planned for Oct 30th),
9am-2pm,$10/course,lunch provided).
DAILY BREADS
For Sept-Oct-Nov are now available on the window ledge outside the office. Read your Bible in 1 Year by following the daily reading plan.
CHURCH HEALTH
Should you wish to share a compliment and/or area of concern regarding MGA, you are encouraged to complete a confidential Church Health Form to submit in an envelope through the door slot at the office. Feel free to speak to any member of the Leadership Team as listed in our bulletin/website.
ALLERGY-SENSITIVE
Some of our friends who worship among us suffer from scent allergies. In consideration of this condition, we ask for your understanding by avoiding the wearing of perfumes, colognes, or scented after shaves. Thank you for caring!
LOST & FOUND
Please check the shelves & hangers of the coat racks for items you may have misplaced. Unclaimed items are subject to donation.
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL HIRING
Fort McMurray Christian School now hiring for the position of custodian, 2.5 hours/day (before or after school) starting the end of August. Teaching positions also open for a full time teacher for grades 4/5 and a part time LAC (Learning Assistance Coordinator) or Music Teacher. For more info visit www.fortmcmurraychristianschool.ca
INFO DESK
Sign-up, Register, Pick-up, Purchase:
Payment/Donation Options
Cash / Cheque / Debit / Credit / Online Giving / Pre-authorized Payment
Sermon Audio
Weekly audio sermons are available for listening/download on our website www.mgachurch.com or through iTunes.
CD copies can be ordered at the Info Desk for $3.00.
Hearing Assistance devices available upon request.
MGA Family (Phone) Directory
1 complimentary copy per household.
Additional copies for $2.00.