Saint City Salvationists

Camping Season Opens

Guess what - at long last it is time to drain the holding tanks, wax the outside, pack up and head out to your favorite camping hideaway.

Don't delay, be safe, drive carefully and make sure that you wave at John & Marcia as they pass you by on their way to Radium Hot Springs in BC.

Just look out for them - Here is the last sighting that we had of them with their new rig.

Blessings and enjoy...

MAY LONG WEEKEND

It finally here - its the Victoria Day long weekend!

What is Victoria Day?

Queen Victoria was born on May 24th but Canadians celebrate Victoria Day on the Monday before May 25. People in England celebrate it in June. Victoria Day became a popular holiday in Ontario (it was Canada West back then) in 1845 and a national holiday in 1901. During the 1900s, it used to be called Empire Day and then it changed to Commonwealth Day. Now Canadians call it Victoria Day.

Who Was Queen Victoria?

Victoria, who was queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India, was born in 1819. She was only 18 when she took over the throne in 1837 after her uncle George IV died. She ruled until her death in 1901, then her son Edward the VII became the King of England.

Its HERE!!!!!!!!!! HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

Here is a tribute to all Mothers around the world.....

"I love you," - by Carl Sandburg

I love you,"said a great mother."

I love you for what you are

knowing so well what you are.

And I love you more yet, child,

deeper yet than ever, child,

for what you are going to be,

knowing so well you are going far,

knowing your great works are ahead,

ahead and beyond,

yonder and far over yet."

Mothers Day - is coming

Last chance everyone!

This Sunday is Mom's Day! Be nice and so her the respect that she deserves.

WOW !!! CANDIDATES SUNDAY

What an awesome service yesterday morning! Congratulations to Jon & Tracy as they prepare to head to CFOT Winnipeg, special thanks to Captain Peter Van Duinen for his presentation and a resounding thank you to all in attendance who were so supportive OF our newest candidates and prospective future candidates.

Most of all prasie be to God for His abundant blessing, His grace and His mercy - He is truly an AWESOME GOD.

The Salvation Army Canadian Territory Move Day

Today is the annual move announcement day where many families across this great territory find out if they are on the move.

Feel free to click on to the link provided for more details.

http://www.salvationist.ca/2007/annual-change-2007/

You will discover that the Alberta division has seen alot of change in this move. Here are some listed below .....

Departing

Majors Bob & Shirley Ratcliff - Retiring
Majors Brian & Anne Venables - Going to Regina SK
Majors Lee & Debbie Graves - Going to Ottawa ON
Captains Peter & Lee Ann Van Duinen - Going to Parry Sound ON
Majors Larry & Lynda Farley - Going to Chilliwack BC

Arriving

Majors Eric & Donna Bond - New Divisional Leaders
Majors Fred & Wendy Waters - New Area Commanders
Major Bev Call - New DSBA
Captain Darlene Burt - New DYS
Captains Don & Donna Bladen - New Officer at Edmonton Temple
Cadets Jason & Tammy Sabourin - New Officer in Red Deer

Please be sure to pray for these and other families that now find themselves moving on to new appointments.

CANDIDATES SUNDAY - MAY 6, 2007

This is a reminder that this coming Sunday we will be focusing on the call that God places upon our lives.

As we continue in our five week mini series on the minor prophets this week we will look into the book and life of Jonah and discover the call that God laid upon his heart and how God continues to call people today.

With that in mind, as Jon & Tracy have been called into full time ministry, we will be collecting a special offering to assist them toward their entry into the College for Officer Training this coming September.

During the service we will be inviting other people who feel called to full time ministry or called in others ways to express their calling this coming Sunday.

Don't miss out this Sunday, be sure to come, read the book of Jonah in advance and come prepared to celebrate the fact that God is still calling and that people are hearing, listening and responding.

ACCEPTED!!!!!

It is my pleasure to announce the newest candidates for Salvation Army Officership -Jon & Tracy Savage.

At the recommendation of our Church along with the endorsement of DHQ and now THQ the Savages will be entering the College for Officer training this September to begin their two year training program.

I now ask that you lift up Jon & Tracy, Kurtis and Kassandra in prayer asking God to continue to guide and direct them, to strengthen them and to give them discernment as they and there family follow the calling that God has placed before them.

Mayor's Walk For Charity

June 23 we will be participating in the annual Mayor's walk. All of your sponsored funds raised by Salvation Army participants will go directly to The Salvation Army in St Albert.

Our ministry board has decided that all of the money raised from this event will go directly towards buying new chairs for the Church & Community Centre. The total project cost will be $8,000.00 + tax.

Your help towards this project will be appreciated.

Once again we will be taking part in this years parade. The festivities take place on May 26, 2007 at 9:30am.

See you there!

FOR SALE

This vehicle is a 1991 Blue Bird Bus. It has 40,000 kms and has been completely retro-fitted with a kitchen, bathroom, sleeping area and lots of storage. This is a gas powered vehicle equipped with AC/Heat/Stereo/Generator and much much more.

In 1991 this vehicle after it was retro-fitted cost $140,000.00.

It is now on sale for $27,995.00 OBO and is in very good condition and is priced to sell.Come check it out today before it is too late! For more info please call 780-458-1937

Cradle of Hope!

Christ rose first; then when Christ comes back, all his people will become alive again.
1 Corinthians 15:23 TLB

And, as we envision the moment, we stand in awe.
I would like to read you a passage from Max Lucado's "When Christ Comes":
We stand in awe not just because of what we see, but because of what we know. We know that we, too, will die. We know that we, too, will be buried. Our lungs, like his, will empty. Our hands, like his, will stiffen. But the rising of his body and the rolling of the stone give birth to a mighty belief: “What we believe is this: If we get included in Christ’s sin-conquering death, we also get included in his life-saving resurrection. We know that when Jesus was raised from the dead it was a signal of the end of death-as-the-end. Never again will death have the last word. When Jesus died, he took sin down with him, but alive he brings God down to us” (Rom. 6:5–9 MSG).

Special Thanks

Yesterday approx 400 people from all over the country came to celebrate the life of Christene Murdock. On behalf of the family I would like to express our deepest appreciation for all who attended and to all who assisted in the preparation of the service. Special thanks to Major Brian Venables, Karen Diaper (pianist), Megan MacAulay (soloist) who led the service, the Pall Bearers, the Caterers, Connelly-McKinley Funeral Homes and to the Rotary Club of St. Albert who went above and beyond to ensure that all things ran smoothly at the Church. Well done one and all!

Sincerely,

Capt Les & Tiffany Marshall - Church Pastors

Come Out!

Come Join the CRAVE youth bible study every wednesday night at 6:30pm. Tonight it is at the Marshall's house. Jon and Tracy have an awesome video bible study, IT'S AWESOME! Everyone is welcome! See ya there!

Hockey Fans in Mourning

Once again our mighty Toronto Maple Leafs have fallen short of the playoffs again.

Then to top it all off, some fan came up with this nasty picture!

No taste - at all! Oh well there are still three Canadian teams left in the playoffs - Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa! Since there is no way that we can cheer for the Flames or the Senators, we here in St Albert say........

Go Canucks Go!!!

Up from the grave He arose!

Happy Easter - Everyone!

Happy Easter Everybody!

Fridays service takes place at 10:30 am at the Church

Sunday Sunrise service at 7:30 at City Hall
Breakfast at 9:30am (served by the men's fellowship)
Worship service at 11:00am

Be sure to come early to get a seat - See you there!

Late for Bible Class
A little girl, dressed in her Sunday best, was running as fast as she could, trying not to be late for Bible class. As she ran she prayed, "Dear Lord, please don't let me be late! Dear Lord, please don't let me be late!"
While she was running and praying, she tripped on a curb and fell, getting her clothes dirty and tearing her dress. She got up, brushed herself off, and started running again. As she ran she once again began to pray, "Dear Lord, please don't let me be late...But please don't shove me either!"

The Sermon
A little girl became restless as the preacher's sermon dragged on and on. Finally, she leaned over to her mother and whispered, "Mommy, if we give him the money now, will he let us go?"

Instruction About Church
A Sunday school teacher asked the children just before she dismissed them to go to church, "And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?"
Annie replied, "Because people are sleeping."

Laugh of the Day!

For Sale - 1991 Blue Bird Conversion Bus