Worship Services October 11, 2014 9:15 and 11:45 a.m. Organ Prelude O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing Gathering to Worship Hughes Praise Team Welcome and Sharing Pastor Jan Leavitt Pastor Adam Deibert (Second Service) Singing Praises Praise Team Sharing Our Offerings Congregational Prayer Children’s Story Brian Leavitt Cheri Notice Worship With Music Cristian and Qian Yin Neacsu Near to the Heart of God arr. McAfee Message Pastor Lyle Notice “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” Congregational Response Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive Hymn No. 299 (sung to the tune of O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing) Benediction Pastor Lyle Notice Organ Postlude Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow Hughes Organist: Wendy Markosky Praise Team: The Gabrys family and the Ganson family THE CHURCH AT STUDY 10:30 a.m. Singing Praises Welcome and Prayer Special Music: “A Memory” “Thanks Giving” Offering for Missions The Study of God’s Word Vivian Dobbin, Amelie Onsoti; Judy Foulston Tracy Ganson Vivian Dobbin, Amelie Onsoti; Candice Jones, saxophone Tracy Ganson Isla Dennis, Sarita Dennis, piano “The Perfecting of Our Faith” Ashia Lennon FOR YOUR INFORMATION HAPPY SABBATH and welcome to a time of worship today with others in the family of God. Let us praise the Lord for the evidence of His goodness and abundant love for us. THE OFFERING during the worship services today is for the World Budget. A portion of offerings to the World Budget are regularly allocated to Canadian Voice of Prophecy. If you would like to give an additional offering to this ministry, please mark your envelope, “Canadian Voice of Prophecy.” SMALL GROUPS meet for Sabbath School study in the following places: Education Building, Room 110 – Ken Boyko’s class Education Building, Room 111 – Keith Clouten’s, Ron Bissell’s class – NOT meeting today Pastor Sydenham’s office: Paul Dara’s and Joseph Nyachiro’s class CUC Social Eyez Student Lounge – 10:30 a.m. – “Detour ?” class for college age youth and young adults Beginning at 10:30 a.m.: Education Building, Room 109 – Doug Matacio’s and Dave Southcott’s class, “Revelation” HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES to Rick Hindley and Pierre Polino who will celebrate their birthdays on October 12, to Nancy Foreman and Rachel McQueen who were born on October 15 and to Debra Bakland whose birthday is October 15. THANK YOU: I would like to thank my church family for your loving care and thoughtfulness in sending me the Thanksgiving bag of treats. Special thanks to Marj Dubuc for the homemade raspberry jelly and muffin so attractively presented and to Diane Fournier for delivering this gift. It’s wonderful to belong to the family of God. – Marlene Littman THANK YOU: Pastors Ted and Sandra Deer would like to convey their heartfelt gratitude for those who planned such a beautiful reception for us on Sunday and also to those who attended. Your labour of love and all your gifts meant so much to us. RENOVATION BLESSINGS AT THANKSGIVING: In September, donations to the Church Renovation Project totalled $7,605, bringing us almost 4% closer to our financial goal--only 57% ($114, 395) still to go! As you think about your blessings over this holiday, consider giving a special offering to improve this house of worship. CHILDREN’S CHOIR is starting a new season! Our first meeting will be next Sabbath, October 18, at 3:30 p.m. Ages of the kids: 4 10. Registration forms and information: Choizilia Destine, [email protected], 403-782-6433, 403-477-4633. DONATIONS NEEDED: You are invited to share in blessing our soup kitchen clients. We are preparing a gift bag for each client and need travel size personal care items such as lotion, bath gel, shampoo/conditioner (readily available at Dollarama and Dollar Tree), as well as women’s winter sport-style socks. Donations may be left in a box which will be located in the church foyer. ALBERTA ADVENTIST NEWS: The September 2014 edition of the Alberta Adventist News (AAN) is now available online at http://albertaadventist.ca/aan. Also, printed copies are available to be picked up today from the hostess desk or magazine rack in the foyer. CHURCH NEWSLETTER: Summer is over and school is in. It has been a few months since the newsletter was published so there should be lots of news to share with our church family. Please take the time to submit an article and/or pictures (with captions) to put into the next issue of Glimpses. Send your submissions to Marcia Hill via e-mail at [email protected] by NO LATER than October 14; the newsletter will be ready for distribution on November 1. Thank you in advance for your contributions! ATTENTION DEACONESSES: We need each of you for our fall planning meeting. Please come Thursday, October 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Earliteen Room. We’ll have special treats for all you special ladies. FELLOWSHIP DINNER SCHEDULE for October: October 18 – Brenda Grovet and Judy Gorbenko’s group October 25 – Deacons AAN ARCHIVE: For your reading enjoyment, the Alberta Conference Communications Department has archived online 75 editions of the Alberta Adventist News (AAN) from 1986 - 2014. Past editions can be viewed on the Alberta Conference website at: www.albertaadventist.ca/aan. I f you have other editions that are not currently posted online and you’re willing to provide us with a copy, please contact Jenny Nickel at [email protected] or phone 403-342-5044, ext. 226. LADIES HEALTH RETREAT: “Created in His Image” will be held at the Sheraton Hotel in Red Deer November 7 to 9, 2014, organized by the Alberta Conference Health Department. Various workshops and lectures will be presented including special guest speaker Danièle Starenkyj, well known author of 17 books and presenter/lecturer specializing in the area of women’s natural health. Don’t miss out on this special weekend geared to women of all ages. Limited rooms available at the hotel. Brochures with more details are in the magazine rack in the foyer. For more information, please contact Darlene Blaney by email at [email protected] or phone 403-746-5388. MEN’S MINISTRIES: Alberta Conference Men’s Ministries will host a Northern Regional Convention, “The Sanctified Man; God’s Finished Work” in Edmonton, December 5 - 6, 2014. Guest speaker will be Dr. John Trusty from the Allegheny East Conference, Pennsylvania, USA. We’re asking all males to make note of the dates and plan to attend. Details will follow in the coming weeks. BACKYARD FRIENDS SUPPER: The next supper will be on Wednesday, October 15, at 5:30 p.m. at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. A freewill donation is requested. Vegetarian friendly. Bring along a family member or friend and enjoy the fellowship and meal. GOLDEN HERITAGE CLUB invites all seniors to our first gathering of the year, to be held in the Earliteen Room downstairs on October 19 at 1:00 p.m. Ron Bissell will be presenting a fascinating travelog, “ThaiClips, Photographic Adventures in Thailand.” Please bring your favourite casserole for lunch. Looking forward to seeing you all again. RED DEER CONCERT: Award-winning contemporary Christian vocal trio “Selah” will present a concert at the Sheraton Hotel (sponsored by It Is Written) tonight at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.ItIsWrittenCanada.ca or at the door. PAA MUSIC FESTIVAL: Parkview Adventist Academy is excited to invite all Junior and Senior High musicians to participate in an Adventist Music Festival this fall! The program will run from October 30 to November 1, 2014 on the PAA/CUC campus. To train with the PAA/CUC Choral Union and register for the weekend of free workshops, please contact PAA Communications at 403782-3381, ext. 4252. SISTERS OF SOUL BENEFIT CONCERT: Please join the women of CUC on Saturday, October 18, at 8:00 p.m. at the CHCS gym for the annual Sisters of Soul concert with all proceeds going to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Admission is free. Donations will be collected. Be sure to bring cash for merchandise and refreshments. Attendees will be entered to win a great Pampered Chef door prize. Help us conquer cancer in our lifetime! CHURCH SOCIAL EVENT: The Social Committee invites you to enjoy some fresh air, exercise, food and fellowship on Sabbath afternoon, October 18. There will be a hike/walk at J.J. Collett Nature Preserve from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., weather permitting. Then we’ll meet over at the Zazulak home (#8 Wolf Ridge Estates, 1 ½ km N. of Wolf Creek Golf Course on Dodds Dr.) for hot dogs and refreshments. If the weather is decent, we’ll be outside by a fire, so please bring lawn chairs. Please join us for one or both activities! Contact Tena (403-785-7824) or Marcia (403-782-0277) if you have any questions. ADULT DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL season is about to begin! We welcome all adults with various skill levels. Cost is $2.00; Thursday nights from 7:00 - 9:00 on October 16, 23, and 30. If you have any questions please email Victoria Presley at [email protected]. CHURCH BULLETIN information should be at the church office each week by noon on Wednesday. It is appreciated if it is given in writing. It may be left in the mail slot on the outside of the office, dropped off at the office, or sent by e-mail to [email protected] Calendar For the Week TODAY MONDAY WEDNESDAY 6:49 p.m. - Sabbath Ends 1:15 p.m. - Worship Committee 12:00 noon - Bulletin Information Deadline 7:00 p.m. - Pathfinder Meeting at CHCS 7:30 p.m. - Prayer Meeting THURSDAY 9:30 a.m. - Ladies Prayer Group 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study Group 7:30 p.m. - Deaconess Meeting FRIDAY 6:36 p.m. - Sabbath Begins 7:30 p.m. - Friday Night Lights SABBATH 9:15 a.m. - Worship Service, Pastor Bruce Boyd 10:30 a.m. - Sabbath School, Ron Schafer 11:45 a.m. - Worship Service, Pastor Bruce Boyd Offering: Church Budget