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Slave Lake Alliance Church
Newsletter for week of Friday October 14, 2022
Hope With God

Hope With God

Devotion excerpt from Church and Mental Health - by Jeremy Smith

For those who have struggled with mental illness or substance misuse for well over six months, you may have felt the pain of helplessness and even hopelessness. Day in and day out without relief, the endless sorrow of losing a loved one, the oncoming panic attack, or the worry of another relapse can wear down the mind, heart, and soul.

But we also know that our hope as Christians does not come from within our own selves but from God. He is near to those who call on Him.

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
    and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

PSALM 34:18 (NIV)

Hopelessness is a time of isolation, being at rock bottom, and needing to find support in whatever and wherever we can find it. Scripture consistently talks about how God is our hope, strength, and redeemer.

The name of the Lord is a fortified tower;
    the righteous run to it and are safe.

PROVERBS 18:10 (NIV)

But you are our Father,
    though Abraham does not know us
    or Israel acknowledge us;
you, Lord, are our Father,
    our Redeemer from of old is your name.

ISAIAH 63:16 (NIV)

We have many different ways to be able to connect with God. It is in this connection that we are able to find rest. Nothing below is complex, but to be fair, when you are in a wave of hopelessness, the last thing you want or need is something difficult to do.

Prayer
Whether you have a common prayer like the Serenity Prayer, a short breath prayer, or go into your own room and pray for hours, talk directly to God. If you do not know how to pray, read David's words in Psalms. You will find him pleading to God with fear, anxiety, and depression as he is being hunted by King Saul. I have found those prayers to be immensely powerful.

Scripture
Scripture is the God-breathed words through His people to us as guidance on how to conduct ourselves, but also for hope. Need some places to look for hope? Go to Genesis 6–9, which ends with a rainbow as a symbol of God’s covenant, read through all of Nehemiah as an understanding of commitment and resilience against harmful and fearful foes, or the words of Jesus in a sermon now called the Sermon on the Mount that speaks to people who are struggling and suffering.

Community
When you can, go find people in community. Find other Christians in the church with whom you can pray, a pastor or someone you have a relationship with. Look to see if your church has a mental health small group or Sunday school class. Connect online with other Christians. Go out with friends for coffee, bowling, or walking in the park. Go be with people, even when all you want to do is sit inside. This is a literal command of God when we struggle with something in our life:

Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.

MATTHEW 18:19-20 (NIV)

For more infomation visit:

https://churchandmentalhealth.com/

Church and Mental Health Website
This Weekend - Sunday, October 9th

This Weekend - Sunday, October 9th

ADULT CLASS RETURNS THIS SUNDAY AT 9:30 AM

Whether you're joining us in person or online, we're happy that you're part of our family!

Regular in-person church service this week at 11 am, and online pre-service begins at 10:50 am.

Click the link below to join us online and worship with us wherever you are.

For more infomation visit:

https://youtu.be/w_O7cK3DjJk

Livestream Link
Prayer Meeting

Prayer Meeting

Monday, October 17, 2022

Corporate prayer is an important part of the life of the church, along with worship, sound doctrine, communion, and fellowship. The early church met regularly to learn the doctrine of the apostles, break bread, and pray together (Acts 2:42). When we pray together with other believers, the effects can be very positive. Corporate prayer edifies and unifies us as we share our common faith. The same Holy Spirit who dwells within each believer causes our hearts to rejoice as we hear praises to our Lord and Savior, knitting us together in a unique bond of fellowship found nowhere else in life.

Join us weekly for corporate prayer meetings. 

 

For more infomation visit:

http://slavelakealliance.com/events/prayer-meeting--107/2022-10-17

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Opportunities to Serve

Opportunities to Serve

 FALL & BEYOND

    • Communion -Please help! We are looking for one volunteer to prepare bread and juice for the end of this month!

    • Potlucks - Once per month

    • Audio/Video & Sound Techs - rotating schedule

    • Nursery - rotating schedule

    • Kids' Church - rotating schedule

    • Welcome Committee / Greeters / Ushers - rotating schedule

Contact the office if you are interested in helping in any of these areas or if there is a need you see and would like to help fill.

How to Reach Us

How to Reach Us

For general church inquiries - info@slavelakealliance.com  

Pastor Heath Jeffery - heath@slavelakealliance.com

Prayer requests (to share a request or join the prayer chain email group): Chelsea Minchau - prayer@slavelakealliance.com

Church phone: 780-849-3660 - Voicemail messages are checked regularly. 

In-person: Feel free to stop by or set up a time to meet with someone! 

Current SLAC Board Members: 

Jake Braun - jakeb@slavelakealliance.com

Craig Bylsma - craigb@slavelakealliance.com

Walter Dyck - walterd@slavelakealliance.com 

Ryan Pendrak - ryanp@slavelakealliance.com

Bookings/Admin, Ministry Support:

Tanis Bowd - tanis@slavelakealliance.com

Website & Digital Communications, Technical, Sunday schedule: 

Tracey Scott - tracey@slavelakealliance.com

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500 6th Avenue NE
Slave Lake, Alberta
Canada T0G2A2

780-849-3660

info@slavelakealliance.com