Hey Sherwood Park!
We are running a a collection for the Strathcona Food Bank as they collect lunch snack items for local families in need. Donations can be placed in the Sherwood Park foyer and will be collected through September 20th.
Hey YAs!
We're heading out to the Pembina River on Saturday, August 22 for a River Float! There are a few things you'll need to know...
1. Head over to the Pembina Rental site and book a spot on Saturday, August 22nd at 10:00am. Tube rentals cost $35 dollars per person. This cost will cover the tube, tube ties, paddles, a life jacket, and a shuttle back to the start. Here's the link: River Float Tube Rental.
2. We will be meeting at Connors Hill at 7:45AM with the intention of leaving the church at 8:00AM sharp! The Rental facility requires that you arrive at least 15 minutes before your float time.
3. We'll be floating for approximately 2 hours. Please make sure you bring a swimsuit, dry change of clothes, water, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, snacks, lunch, and anything else you think you may need.
4. The plan is to have a BBQ and play some yard games after the float. Details of this are TBD.
RSVP HERE by August 21st so we can plan accordingly. We can't wait to hang with you all. See you Saturday!
SP Jr Highs, invite a friend and join us for an outdoor games night at the SP Site! We will have lots of game options, but come ready with a change of clothes, a towel, a water bottle, and a water gun in case weather permits! We will have some refreshing snacks and a backup plan in case weather goes sideways.
Care Visiting Team Interest Invitation
We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If it is serving, then serve. . . If it is to encourage, then give encouragement . . . If it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. Romans 12:6-8
Do you have a passion for serving, encouragement and mercy? Do you have a compassionate heart for seniors?
At Central, we value people of all stages including the aging and the isolated. Many aging friends can struggle with purpose as they experience transitions like retirement, aging issues and health struggles. It is also easy to forget about those who can no longer regularly join us.
But we want seniors to know that God isn’t done with them. God hasn’t forgotten them. We want to participate in God’s loving purposes by intentionally reaching out to the lonely and those isolated because of aging issues, illness and loss.
So, we’re developing care visiting teams at each of our sites. Team members connect regularly with seniors in need of encouragement and prayer. We go to homes, care facilities or hospitals. We experience Jesus releasing those He’s gifted to bring His hope and love to the isolated.
If this opportunity interests you, please join us for the Care Visiting Team Information Seminar on Wednesday, Sept 9 at 7 PM (at our Connor's Hill site) to discuss this possibility. All prospective team members will need to complete an application process. We will provide teaching, resources and on the job training.
Please RSVP HERE.
Thanks so much for your interest!
Sincerely,
Tom Anderst - Pastor of Seniors
Join us on September 11 at 7:00 PM for an all-church Worship Night at our McDougall Site!
We want to kick off the ministry year with you, gathered together in the renewed and updated McDougall space. Come spend the evening with us as we lift our voices in praise and pray for the year ahead.
We can’t wait to worship with you!
Our annual Kickoff Retreat sign-up is live! We are so excited to re-launch weekly youth ministry and the new school year by spending time together and pursuing God! Our retreat will be at Covenant Bay Bible Camp from Sep 18-20. We will bus out from SE site together on Friday around 6:30PM, and then on Sunday bus 1 will do drop-off at SE and bus 2 will do drop-off at SP and CH in time for the 11AM service! If you have any questions, let us know. Make sure to register with the Google Form and complete the ILOC and email it to mike@followingtogether.com.
Registration form: https://forms.gle/MkcKFyVxyA2UiKjX6
Meet new people and explore the Christian faith together. Alpha is for anyone who’s curious. No judgement, no pressure. Each session unpacks a big question of life, faith, and purpose, and is designed to spark conversation. Come along, see what you think.
Alpha will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm starting September 30 and ending November 11. It will meet at the Connors Hill (9419 95 ST NW) site and is open to everyone.
To learn more about Alpha, click HERE or send questions to Pastor Greg.
Register to take Alpha HERE. If possible, please register by Sunday, September 27 to help us plan well!