Welcoming New Members...

This past Sunday we were pleased to officially welcome three new members to our Church Family. Jackie Polis, Don Martin and Joanne MacLean were welcomed by Jason and Gaye and our congregation as they were enrolled as adherents of the St. Albert Corps and Community Centre.

Congratulations Jackie, Don and Joanne...we're so blessed to have you!!

Christmas Kettle Update

Our new total, as of December 8th (Day 15 of 29) is $64,210.50. Thank you for your donations!! If you`re willing to donate of your time on the Christmas Kettles, please contact Judy Gale at 780 458-1937 and she will find a time for you on our Christmas Kettles. We have a variety of shifts and locations to suit you!!!

Take the time to Vote for The Salvation Army this Christmas!!!

Take the time to vote!! This Christmas Best Buy has selected four Canadian Charities to support, and the one with the most votes will receive $10,000. You don't need to register, it's as simple as going to www.bestbuy.ca/vote, click your vote for The Salvation Army, and then you're done.

Thanks for your support!!!

Christmas Kettle Update

Our new total, as of December 7th (Day 14 of 29) is $60,220.00. Thank you St. Albert and Spruce Grove!!!!

We are still in need of volunteers...we have 240 kettle shifts remaining in St. Albert and Spruce Grove!!! Your time is very valuable to us, so if you're able to fill in a 2 hour kettle shift, please call us. We are sure to have a time to suit your schedule. Please call Judy @ 780 458-1937.

Christmas Kettle Update -- As of December 3rd, 2009

We have a new total as of Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 (Day 11 of 29)!!! Our new total is....$46,221.00!! Praise the Lord!!!

Our new total, as of December 2nd (Day 10 of 29) is...$41,195.00. We're well on our way!! Thank you St. Albert and Spruce Grove.

Christmas Kettle Update -- As of December 1st, 2009

We have a new total as of December 1st (Day 9 of 29)...it's $36,573.50!!! Thank you St. Albert and Spruce Grove!!!

This is a Friendly Reminder -- This Thursday, December 3rd, is "Light Up St. Albert".

The Salvation Army- St. Albert will be serving hot chocolate and singing carols. We hope to see you all there. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, and haven't yet put your name on the sign up sheet, please call our office today at 780 458-1937.

Christmas Kettle Update - As of November 30, 2009

Our new total as of November 30, 2009 is...$32,706.50!!!

We have 21 days left to raise $145,293.50.

Help us reach our goal by donating not only of your finances, but of your time.

We have shifts to suit your schedule...give Judy Gale a call at 780 458-1937.

Christmas Kettle Update!!

We have a new Christmas Kettle Update!!! Our total, as of Saturday (Day 7), November 28th is...$29,557.00. Great job St. Albert and Spruce Grove!! We couldn't do it without you!!

We have 22 days left on the Kettles...and we have $148,443.00 left to raise to meet our goal of $178,000!!! We can do it...together!! If you are interested in volunteering your time to help man our Christmas Kettles, please give Judy a call at 780 458-1937. Giving of your time helps us to help others!!

Day 6 Christmas Kettle Update!!

Our new total as of Friday, November 27th (Day 6) is $22,452.00!! Thank you so much St. Albert and Spruce Grove!! With your help we can give hope, not just today, but every day throughout the year!!

Remember, if you want to volunteer on the Christmas Kettle, give Judy a call at 780 458-1937.

Children's Ministries Christmas Program -- "Manger Mania"

Join us on Sunday, December 20th at 11:00 a.m. as our Children's Ministries Department presents...

"Manger Mania"

This is the story of Christmas. . . told in a unique fashion! You've seen them all over the place. . . you know, all those NATIVITY SCENES! This is the story of Christmas as told through the perspective of each of the pieces of the nativity. . . in this musical you'll meet some of the animals who were displaced by the birth of Christ, and the Innkeeper who hesitantly gave up the manger for the weary parents. You'll meet three "cool eastern guys" who outwit the nasty Herod. . . it's a Christmas party like you've never seen before!

Bring your friends and family as our kids take an interesting twist on the Christmas Story!!

Christmas Happenings...

Things are as buzzing with excitement at The Salvation Army St. Albert as the Christmas Season approaches. There's not only the busyness of the Christmas Kettles generating energy, there's all of the Christmas activities that come with the season. Here's a quick summary of some dates and times that will be of interest to you.

November 29th ~ First Sunday of Advent and the Advent Sermon Series Commences

December 3rd ~ Light Up St. Albert

December 8th ~ Final "Lunch Bunch" Gathering before Christmas

December 13th ~ Sunshine Bag Distribution

2:00 p.m. - Edmonton's Women's Institute

7:30 p.m. - Edmonton Young Offenders Centre

December 15th ~ Sunshine Bag Distribution

9:45 a.m. - The Citadel Care Centre

10:45 a.m. - Youville Senior's Complex

1:30 p.m. - RiverRidge Senior's Community

December 19th ~ Corps Kettle Day...We only have 11 shifts left for this day!!

December 20th ~ 11:00 a.m. - Children's Ministries Christmas Production "Manger Mania"

December 20th ~ 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)

Festival of Carols at The Winspear Centre.

Gaye has reserved 40 tickets for the St. Albert Corps. Please

place your name on the sign-up sheet in the foyer if you are attending so that

your ticket can be reserved.

December 24th ~ 6:30 p.m. - Christmas Eve Service with a special Dramatic Presentation from

our Young Adults Group.

If you have any questions about the above events, please feel free to give our office a call at 780 458-1937. Blessings to you and your family in this most sacred season!

Christmas Kettle Update!!!

Our new total, as of Thursday, November 26th is...

$17,390.50. Praise the Lord!!!

Thanks St. Albert and Spruce Grove...our goal is $178,000. We have $160,609.00 left to raise to meet our goal. We can do it...together!!!

Christmas Kettle Update!!!

After 4 days on the kettles our total is $13,786.50!!! Way to go St. Albert and Spruce Grove!! Keep checking back for daily updates!!

You can also give a donation by volunteering your time. If you are available for one kettle shift, maybe even two or three, please give Judy Gale a call at 780 458-1937 and she'll find a time for you.

So, if you can't give financially, consider giving of your time.

Christmas Kettles Have Begun!!

It's that time of the year again...Christmas Kettles have begun. We had a very successful Kettle Kick-off at the St. Albert Steels hockey game...506 people were in attendance and some great support was shown for The Salvation Army, yet again, in the City of St. Albert. If you are interested in donating your time as a volunteer on the Christmas Kettle, please give Judy a call at 780 458-1937. We have kettles throughout St. Albert and Spruce Grove and we're sure we can find a time to suit your schedule. Thanks for your support St. Albert...and we'll keep posted on our progress with Kettle Total Updates.

The Youth Have Spoken! Starting @ 6:00 p.m.

James Pedlar, a young Salvationist pursuing a doctorate in systematic theology at the University of Toronto, was tasked by The Salvation Army to oversee a project examining the significant decline in church membership and Sunday attendance. James will be sharing in our Sunday morning worship service Sunday, October 18th and giving a presentation based upon his findings Sunday night, October 18th.

Please follow the link to read James interview with John McAlister, senior editor for the Salvationist, about the results of his research and his recommendations. http://salvationist.ca/2009/10/the-youth-have-spoken/

Link to Cam's Article in the October 2009 Salvationist Magazine

This month in the Salvationist Magazine our own Cam Rennie (C.S.M) has been featured. Cam shares his testimony of how he first came to The Salvation Army and how God's presence has been clearly evidenced in his life. Check out the article, just click on the link below...http://salvationist.ca/2009/10/soul-identity/

Kid Connection -- When it Fits, it Connects!!!

Calling all Kid's between the ages of 4-12!!! Kid Connection is a new program that we're offering at The St. Albert Church and Community Centre that allows kid's to connect with each other, with God, and with their community!!

Kid Connection will begin on Thursday, September 24th at 6:30 p.m. The fee for the whole year is just $50.00, and this includes an action packed, Bible based, hands-on, fun filled evening for your child(ren), and of course, snack included.

For more information, give Joe a call at 780 458-1937, or you can drop an email at Joseph_Ludlow@can.salvationarmy.org

SonRock Kid's Camp Starts on Monday, July 13th

We're SUPER excited here at The Salvation Army...SonRock Kid's Camp is starting and we know that an AMAZING adventure awaits. There are only a few spaces left to register in the first week, and the remaining 4 weeks are filling up fast...so be sure to call Graeme and get your kids registered today.

You can contact Graeme at 780 458-1937 or email to Graeme's attention at stalbert@can.salvationarmy.org.

Our camp runs from July 13-August 14 from 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily. The cost is only $40.00 per child/per week. Subsidies are available for those who qualify.