Courageous Movie – please take several invitational cards with you whereby you may invite friends to the next showings on February 7 & 8 at Holy Trinity High School.

We are looking for homes and people who could lead a self-directed 4 night follow up study on the Courageous movie.  Please contact pastor Phil today!
Anita Pearce exhibits an amazing joy and passion for Christ and the gospel which she carries to people in many nations of the world. God has used her to bring salvation, healing, hope, and indescribable joy to thousands of people  throughout the world. Expect God to move you.
“Families at their Best” is a series you will not want to miss!  This series will launch on February 12.  We invite your prayers in support of this important effort.

- Pastor Glen

CURRENT REQUESTS: Kira Hanstead, Roscoe Gehlen, Margaret King, Betty Kennedy, Brian Sterner’s dad, Martin & Viorica Szmyt (loss of his dad)
Today, please join all the members of the Fort McMurray Christian Ministerial in praying for:
St. Thomas Anglican Church
OUR SCHOOLS: This week, please join KidZone in praying for: Timberlea School

KIDZONE
LOL (for Grades 5-7) Fridays @ 7pm
This week: “Construction Zone” – Being part of the church

FAMILY DAY Mon, Feb 20 @ 11am
Enjoy a family day with your MGA family & friends at Ingstrom Lake. For more information contact Kevin and Melita Ellsworth, 780-713-2346 or kmzap@telus.net

THE EXPERIENCE Fridays @ 7:30-8:45pm

www.theexperiencefm.com For young people & 20 somethings for a worship experience.

HOST TEAM TRAINING & LUNCH
There will be training for those who are interested to become part of the MGA host team on Thurs, Feb 2 @ 7pm. Host Team lunch will be on Sun, Feb 5th, 1:30pm at the Lower Auditorium. All hosts welcome

LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY Every Tues, starting Feb 21
Three time options to choose from: 9:30am (with childcare) or 7pm (no childcare)or 7pm at Gwen Griffin’s home, 49-220 Swanson Cres, 750-9421
Women’s Ministry Meeting Brunch with Anita Pearce.
Sat, Feb 4 @ 10:30am-1pm
Bring your favourite ethnic lunch dish. Childcare provided

2012 TITHING ENVELOPES
They are available for pickup in the foyer. If you would like a box of numbered envelopes, please make a request at the office

2011 TAX RECEIPTS
They are now available for pick up at the office

SPIRIT FIRE WITH EVANGELIST ANITA PEARCE Feb 5 & 6
Anita is the author of three books, “Choose to Live Life”, “Above the Storm”, and “Joy in the Journey”. For over thirty years she has traveled full time, in evangelistic services, ministering in more than forty countries, particularly in western Europe and Canada

KAOS 3RD ANNUAL FAMILY SKATE
The Kaos Family Skate starts another year of FREE family fun! Sunday afternoons from 2:30-4:30pm at the Suncor Community Leisure Centre at MacDonald Island Park.

Courageous DVD & books, Criminal Record Checks, Honey, Host Team Training, MGA Family directory, The Fear of the Lord book & workbook, Purple Book, 2011 Tax Receipts

PAYMENT/DONATION OPTIONS: Cash / Cheque / Debit / Credit / Online Giving / Pre-authorized payments

HEARING ASSISTANCE: devices available upon request

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

The Courageous Movie – See this movie today! Then welcome other friends and colleagues to one of two community showings to be held at the Holy Trinity High School in Timberlea on February 7 & 8. Invitational cards will be available at the movie showings today for you to use as an info-vite to the movie.

Thank you for praying for your Leadership Team. We met this week for prayer and planning for the coming year.   We are excited about a new series we will launch on February 12.  This is the most ambitious series we have presented to date. It will take us all the way to June of this year. It is the conviction of us pastors and elders that this is the Year of Promise!

Did you do your Purple Book this week?  If you have not signed on – there are still more books. Please see the office!
“As for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge”  Psalm 73: 28

- Pastor Glen

CURRENT REQUESTS: Kira Hanstead, Roscoe Gehlen, Margaret King, Betty Kennedy, Vincen & Bini Verghese & family (loss of his dad)
Today, please join all the members of the Fort McMurray Christian Ministerial in praying for:
Christ the King Lutheran Church
OUR SCHOOLS: This week, please join KidZone in praying for: Thickwood Heights  School

BABY DEDICATION, Sun, Jan 29
Held in the months that have 5 Sundays. Contact Pastor Staci
for more details

NEW MOM’S CONNECT, Tues, Jan 31 @ 1-3pm
A place for moms with newborns or new to our church to connect with each other. This month will be hosted by Pastor Staci at 206-10115 Morrison St, 780-747-5829

THE EXPERIENCE, Fridays @ 7:30-8:45pm
For young people & 20 somethings for a worship experience.
Visit our new website @ www.theexperiencefm.com

CALGARY CHURCH PLANTING, Mon, Jan 23 @ 7:30pm
“Dessert Night” – an information meeting hosted by MGA Pastor Jonathan & Natasha

LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY, Every Tues, starting Feb 21
An 8-week DVD study on the“The Fear of the Lord” by John Bevere. Three time options to choose from: 9:30am (with childcare) or 7pm (no childcare) in the lower auditorium or 7pm at Gwen Griffin’s home,
49-220 Swanson Cres, 750-9421

Women’s Ministry Meeting Brunch with Anita Pearce, Sat, Feb 4 @ 10:30am-1pm
Bring your favourite ethnic lunch dish. Childcare provided

2012 TITHING ENVELOPES
They are available for pickup in the foyer. If you would like a box of numbered envelopes, please make a request at the office

2011 TAX RECEIPTS
They are now available for pick up at the office

SPIRIT FIRE WITH EVANGELIST ANITA PEARCE, Feb 5 & 6
Anita is the author of three books, “Choose to Live Life”, “Above the Storm”, and “Joy in the Journey”. For over thirty years she has traveled full time, in evangelistic services, ministering in more than forty countries, particularly in western Europe and Canada

Criminal Record Checks, Honey, MGA Family directory, The Fear of the Lord book & workbook, Purple Book, 2011 Tax Receipts

PAYMENT/DONATION OPTIONS: Cash / Cheque / Debit / Credit / Online Giving / Pre-authorized payments

HEARING ASSISTANCE: devices available upon request

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

Don’t miss  “Courageous!” Courageous is a powerful, must-see movie for every man, dad, mom, single parent, and youth (13 & over). Great  humour, passion, action, and a powerful appeal. Two showings next Sunday – at 4 pm and 7 pm. Donations to Unity House.

A brand new Series is coming to MGA!   It will launch on Sunday, February 12th, More info next Sunday.

Have you done your Purple book this week? Beginning  Chapter 9 – “Faith and Hope”.   If you have not registered, – you may do so today for the nominal fee of $10.   Sign up by naming a partner or friend and obtain a copy of the book.  For new registrants, we invite you to start at the beginning and work through a chapter per week.   Check in with your study partner at least once per week, – update one another, discuss lessons learned, and encourage each another in your life with Christ.

“Spiritual gifts are meant to be used, not admired”

- Pastor Glen

CURRENT REQUESTS: Kira Hanstead, Roscoe Gehlen, Margaret King, Betty Kennedy
Today, please join all the members of the Fort McMurray Christian Ministerial in praying for:  St. Paul Roman Catholic Church
OUR SCHOOLS: This week, please join KidZone in praying for: Islamic  School

BABY DEDICATION, Sun, Jan 29
Held evey 5th Sunday of each month. Contact Pastor Staci for more details.

LOL (Loving Out Loud), Fridays @ 7:00-8:30pm
For Grades 5-7. Campout on June 8-10 at Lake Nakamun

THE EXPERIENCE,  Fridays @ 7:30-8:45pm
For young people & 20 somethings for a worship experience. Visit our new website @  www.theexperiencefm.com

CALGARY CHURCH PLANTING, Mon, Jan 23 @ 7:30pm
“Dessert Night” – an information meeting hosted by Pastor Jonathan & Natasha

WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Every Tues, starting Feb 21. This is an 8-week DVD study on the “The Fear of the Lord” by John Bevere. Books and workbooks are now availble to purchase at the office. Three time options to choose from: 9:30am (with childcare) or 7pm (no childcare) in the lower auditorium or 7pm at Gwen Griffin’s home, 49-220 Swanson Cres, 750-9421

Women’s Ministry Meeting with Evangelist Anita Pearce,  Sat Feb 4 @ 10:30am-1pm

Ladies please bring your favourite ethnic lunch dish. Childcare provided.

2012 TITHING ENVELOPES
They are available for pickup in the foyer. If you would like a box of numbered envelopes, please make a request at the office

EVANGELIST ANITA PEARCE, Sun, Feb 5
We are honoured to have her as our guest speaker on  She is the author of three books, “Choose to Live Life”, “Above the Storm”, and “Joy in the Journey”. Now for over thirty years she has traveled full time, in evangelistic services, ministering in more than forty countries, particularly in western Europe and Canada

Criminal Record Checks, Honey, New MGA Family directory, The Fear of the Lord book & workbook, Purple Book

PAYMENT/DONATION OPTIONS: Cash / Cheque / Debit / Credit / Online Giving / Pre-authorized payments

HEARING ASSISTANCE: devices available upon request

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

I like Asaph. He reminds me that people who are passionate about God are not perfect. In Psalm 73 we get to see this clearly. He confesses that he “envied the arrogant” when he saw their prosperity. He went on to gripe that they always seem to have it together; good health, friends, confidence, and so forth, finally declaring that his own determination to be pure was pretty much a waste of time. But then comes revelation: “When I tried to

understand all this, it was oppressive to me, till I entered the sanctuary of God…”
What’s been causing you to gripe? What’s been causing you to be upset? Or to fear? Or to panic? Things begin to make sense when we move from the outer perimeter deep into God’s presence. May each of you find God’s peace as you press into Him this year.

Pastor Gordon

INFO DESK: Criminal Record Checks, Honey, New MGA Family directory, The Fear of the Lord book & workbook, Purple Book PAYMENT/DONATION OPTIONS: Cash / Cheque / Debit / Credit / Online Giving / Pre-authorized payments HEARING ASSISTANCE: devices available upon request 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

KIDZONE
Tues, Jan 10, 2012                Children’s Workers Meeting in the Lower Auditorium. This meeting is for those who are interested in
volunteering or want more info about Kids’ Ministry.Three time options to choose from: 9:30am or 1:30pm or 7:00pm

LOL (Loving Out Loud)
For Grades 5-7. Meeting will resume on Fri, Jan 13

Fridays @ 7:30-8:45pm                                            THE EXPERIENCE
For young people & 20 somethings
for a worship experience. Visit our new website
@ www.theexperiencefm.com

LADIES‘ MINISTRY
Every Tues starting Feb 21. This is an 8-week DVD study on the “The Fear of the Lord” by John Bevere. Books and workbooks are now availble to purchase at the office. Three time options to choose from: 9:30am (with childcare) or 7pm (no childcare) in the lower auditorium or 7pm at Gwen Griffin’s home, 49-220 Swanson Cres, 750-9421

Mon, Jan 9, 2012 @ 7pm                  FAITH FOR LAND MEETING
 At Demers’ home, 190 Alexander Crescent

2012 TITHING ENVELOPES
They are available for pickup in the foyer. If you would like numbered envelopes, please make a request at the office

CURRENT REQUESTS: Kira Hanstead, Roscoe Gehlen, Margaret King, Betty Kennedy, Jit & Aris Caguimbal (loss of dad)
Today, please join all the members of the Fort McMurray Christian Ministerial in praying for: Apostolic Faith Mission
OUR SCHOOLS: This week, please join KidZone in praying for: Greely Road School

Contact the Office with any prayer requests.

Monday – Friday 9:15am – 5pm (Staff Prayer: 9-9:15am)

(Noon-hour closure on Wednesdays for staff meetings)

Sunday (InfoDesk Only) 9am – 2pm

Closed on Saturdays & Statutory Holidays

INFO DESK: Criminal Record Checks, Honey, New MGA Family directory, The Fear of the Lord book & workbook, Purple Book PAYMENT/DONATION OPTIONS: Cash / Cheque / Debit / Credit / Online Giving / Pre-authorized payments HEARING ASSISTANCE: devices available upon request 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

KIDZONE

Tues, Jan 10, 2012                Children’s Workers Meeting in the Lower Auditorium. Three options to choose: 9:30am or 1:30pm or 7:00pm

MGA MOMS

We want to connect with you – visit us on Facebook

Fridays @ 7:30-8:45pm                                                                THE EXPERIENCE

For young people & 20 somethings for a worship experience. Visit our new website @ www.theexperiencefm.com

LADIES‘ MINISTRY

Coming up in February 2012 – Study on the “The Fear of the Lord,” a DVD series by John Bevere. Books and workbooks are now availble to purchase

at the office

Sun, Jan 8, 2012                                                PASTOR LOVELACE ST JOHN

Pastor Lovelace of Toronto will be our guest speaker. He is a great pastor,

and a highly respected leader among his peers and  in his community.

Check out Progress church in Scarborough, Ontario

Mon, Jan 9, 2012 @ 7pm                                      FAITH FOR LAND MEETING

At Demers’ home, 190 Alexander Crescent

2012 TITHING ENVELOPES

They are available for pickup in the foyer. If you would like numbered envelopes, please make a request at the office

CURRENT REQUESTS: Kira Hanstead, Roscoe Gehlen, Margaret King, Betty Kennedy

Today, please join all the members of the Fort McMurray Christian Ministerial in praying for: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

OUR SCHOOLS: This week, please join KidZone in praying for: Frank Spragins High School

Christmas is probably the greatest time of year for children and families. With feasting, family, and fun, the original purpose of Christmas either gets missed, or it is a tag on.  Most believers would agree that our focus should be the other way.  How can we make that happen?   Here are some suggestions:

1. Begin your Christmas Eve or Day with a reading or a video clip of the Christmas Story
    and a prayer to thank Jesus for coming
2. Take a few minutes to talk about what that first Christmas may have been like
3. Remind each other of the influence of this wonderful story on our lives today!

I reviewed some of the prayer requests I received from children this year.  Here are three:   “Please ask God to stay with me when I start high School, so I don’t turn away from Him; Pray for me that I don’t get bullied; Please pray for the kids in my class to be closer to God and Jesus”. These children have great hearts for God – and great faith in His ability to help their lives. Let us all thank God for the influence of Jesus upon our world.

“ Merry Christmas, ”May God bless us everyone!”  – Pastor Glen (with thanks to Tiny Tim)

Monday – Friday  9:15am – 5pm (Staff Prayer: 9-9:15am)
(Noon-hour closure on Wednesdays for staff meetings)
Sunday (InfoDesk Only) 9am – 2pm
Closed on Saturdays & Statutory Holidays

OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FROM DEC 26th TO JAN 2, 2012

INFO DESK: Criminal Record Checks, Honey, New MGA Family directory, The Fear of the Lord book & workbook, Purple Book PAYMENT/DONATION OPTIONS: Cash / Cheque / Debit / Credit / Online Giving / Pre-authorized payments HEARING ASSISTANCE: devices available upon request 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

KIDZONE
Tues, Jan 10, 2012                Children’s Workers Meeting in the Lower Auditorium. Three options to choose: 9:30am or 1:30pm or 7:00pm

MGA MOMS
We want to connect with you – visit us on Facebook

Fridays @ 7:30-8:45pm                                                                THE EXPERIENCE
For young people & 20 somethings
for a worship experience. Visit our new website @ www.theexperiencefm.com

LADIES‘ MINISTRY
Coming up in February 2012 – Study on the “The Fear of the Lord,” a DVD series by John Bevere. Books and workbooks are now availble to purchase
at the office

Sun, Dec 25th @ 2pm             COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER
This Christmas we have the opportunity to donate money and/or to volunteer to serve. This event will be held at St. John Baptist Church. If you would like to be counted in, please contact Mike Daley at 743-2280.

Mon, Jan 9, 2012 @ 7pm                                      FAITH FOR LAND MEETING
 At Demers’ home, 190 Alexander Crescent

NEW MGA FAMILY DIRECTORY
You can now pick up your copy at the office today!

2012 TITHING ENVELOPES
They are available for pickup in the foyer. If you would like numbered
envelopes, please make a request at the office

CURRENT REQUESTS: Kira Hanstead, Roscoe Gehlen, Morgan Gill, Margaret King, Betty Kennedy
Today, please join all the members of the Fort McMurray Christian Ministerial in praying for: McMurray Gospel Assembly
OUR SCHOOLS: This week, please join KidZone in praying
for: Fort McMurray Christian School