This Sunday, Pastor Heath will be away, and we'll be continuing the Renovate series with Part 2 from Christ's Church of the Valley (CCV).

Please note that Sunday's service will not be livestreamed, as we'll be sharing a licensed video message during the service.

If you missed Part 1 of the Renovate series back in June, we'd encourage you to watch it before Sunday to help provide the context for this next message.

You can watch it here:

Renovate | Part 1

We look forward to gathering together as we continue exploring how God transforms our lives from the inside out.

We're exploring the possibility of starting a weekday morning Bible study here at SLAC and would love to know if there's interest within our church family.

If gathering together during the week to study God's Word, pray, and encourage one another sounds like something you'd enjoy, we'd love to hear from you.

This isn't a commitment, just an opportunity to help us gauge interest as we consider what a weekly morning Bible study might look like.

Would a weekday morning Bible study encourage you in your walk with Christ? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

Please let Pastor Heath or the church office know.

Call (780-849-3660) or email (info@slavelakealliance.com)

Join us as we celebrate our Fall Kick-Off with a special Baptism Celebration during the service!

Baptism is a joyful opportunity to publicly declare your faith in Jesus Christ and celebrate the new life He has given.

Have you been thinking about being baptized? We'd love to talk with you. Please connect with Pastor Heath if you're interested or would like to learn more.

Let's come together as a church family to celebrate what God is doing in the lives of His people!

One of the most encouraging parts of Paul's story is that God's presence didn't remove every obstacle. Paul still had difficult conversations to face, uncertainty about the future, and people who opposed him. Yet because Christ stood with him, Paul found the courage to keep taking the next faithful step.

As you move through your week, remember that you may be the encouragement someone else is praying for. A phone call, a thoughtful message, a listening ear, or simply reminding someone that you're praying for them can make a lasting difference. God often works through ordinary acts of kindness to remind people they are loved, seen, and never alone. As you encourage others, you'll likely discover your own faith encouraged as well.

There are seasons in life when the weight of responsibilities, uncertainty, or disappointment can leave us feeling isolated. Even when we're surrounded by people, it's easy to wonder if anyone truly understands what we're carrying.

Paul knew those feelings. As he sat alone after facing angry crowds, false accusations, and an uncertain future, Jesus met him with a simple but powerful reminder: Take courage. Before God changed Paul's circumstances, He strengthened Paul's heart with His presence.

This week, make it a habit to pause for a few quiet moments each day. Set aside the noise and simply rest in God's presence. Bring your worries to Him, thank Him for His faithfulness, and remember this enduring truth: Jesus knows what you're facing, He is with you, He is for you, and He isn't finished with your story yet.