Weekly Update November 9

Hello, This week, we have some exciting news to share about our mortgage progress. This mortgage update is a testament to the incredible impact of your generosity. Since 2015, we've reduced our mortgage from $532,112.72 to just $210,849.61, and we're on track to pay it off by April 2029, five years earlier than expected. This means less money spent on interest and more resources for our church's mission. Extra giving has eliminated 43 months of payments, allowing us to support important causes beyond our budget. We truly want to thank you for your generous giving! Your 10% giving grows by an astonishing 389% in God's Kingdom. We're investing in the Gospel, and the return on that investment is remarkable.Along with this, we feel it's important to mention that giving since July has been lower than expected, leaving us short by an additional $20,000 for the last two months. Your regular giving along with generous giving has value in God’s Kingdom and it impacts our surrounding community. According to the Halo Project, for every $1 donated to our church, the city gets a $3.39 benefit from the economic spin-off. In other words, your 10% giving grows by 398% in God's Kingdom!! With the extra funds sown into critical ministries, it's crucial to consider what you can give as we close this year. We have faith in God's faithfulness, and we also value open communication with you, our church family. Your prayers and generosity mean the world to us as we continue our journey together. Just imagine the possibilities if we all went "all in." What could God accomplish in and through us? The potential is boundless. On Sunday, Darren showed us a very impactful video and we wanted to share it again so click HERE to watch!In other news, The National Drop-off week is from November 13th to 19th so next week is the final opportunity to drop off Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. Your contributions make a difference in the lives of children in need, so if you haven't already, please bring your filled shoeboxes to our lobby by November 19.Here's what's happening in our church this week: Friday: Thrive Young adults meet in the youth room at 7 p.m & Friday Night Games Group meets at Darren & Nalans at 7 p.m. Saturday: Men, join SCC Men's Breakfast from 8-10 a.m. Sunday: The Daniel Plan at Centre 150 at 7:00 p.m. Monday: H2O: A Journey of Faith Connect Group at 6:30 p.m., Connect through Knitting & Crocheting Group at 7:00 p.m., and Alabaster House at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday: Celebrate Recovery at 7:00 p.m. Thursday: Start your day with Prayer and Worship at 9:00 a.m., Art in Church Connect Group at 10:00 a.m., Elev8 Youth at Centre 150 at 7:00 p.m., and The Gathering Place Connect Group on Mackenzie Dr. at 7:00 p.m.As a people of encounter, we center our lives on Jesus and recognize that our relationships with fellow believers and neighbours are of immense value. Being known and knowing others is an essential part of our growth. As we've shared, people are not problems to be solved but mysteries to discover. You are so welcome here!Open Door Outreach, There is a need for Men’s Winter Jackets for men being released from jail. All sizes. Collection at SCC through November. Please look for the BIN and Signage in the Main Church Lobby! Thank you for your support!Calling all Men, join us for the SCC Men's Breakfast on Saturday from 8-10 a.m. It's a great opportunity to connect with your fellow brothers in faith, share a meal, and engage in meaningful discussions. We'll dive into topics that matter to men of faith, supporting each other on our spiritual journeys. Don't miss this chance to build deeper connections within our church family. See you there!Missed last week's sermon? Watch it here: "Encountering God through Worship." Explore the significance of worship as a lifestyle rooted in surrender and the transformative power of encountering God intimately through worship. To watch last Sunday's sermon, click HERE.This week's "Listening & Responding," Tracy dives into the beauty of worship as an act of free will that God desires. She looked at Matthew 22:37 and discussed how it is so important to worship the Lord using all of your heart, mind & body. For some simple tips & examples on how to do that, listen to this week's episode HERE.Don't forget to join us for church on Sunday at 10 a.m., with pre-service prayer from 9:15 to 9:50 a.m. We can't wait to see you! We can't wait to see you but if you can't make it in person, you can still connect with us through our YouTube channel. As Matthew 18:20 says, "For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them," we look forward to being in God's presence with you. Stay connected and informed about all our events, including giving, by visiting our website. Your active involvement and support are pivotal in maintaining the vibrancy of our SCC community. May your week be filled with inspiring worship and encounters with our loving Father. We're eager to worship together with you this Sunday! P.S. This week, embrace worship as a lifestyle of surrender and find the transformative power of encountering God through it. Your journey awaits.