Worship Services October 18, 2014 9:15 and 11:45 a.m. Organ Prelude What Heavenly Music Singing Praises arr. Praise Team Welcome and Sharing Pastor Massiel Davila-Ferrer Sharing Our Offerings Jesus, Lover of My Soul arr. Children’s Story Congregational Prayer “Change?” Kathy Jacobson Pastor Adam Deibert Message Pastor Bruce Boyd Congregational Response Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus Hymn No. 204 Benediction Pastor Bruce Boyd Organ Postlude Recessional on “Hyfrydol” Barr Organist: Wendy Markosky Praise Team: Hannah Hackett, Joseph Hackett, Joshua Hackett; Joan Polino THE CHURCH AT STUDY 10:30 a.m. Singing Praises Jacky McAfee, Jennalee Schafer; Marcia Hill Welcome and Prayer Ron Schafer Special Music: Harvey Elmhirst Feature: 1 Thessalonians 1:3; 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 4; 1 Timothy 1:3; Philippians 1:4, 5 Ron Schafer Offering for Missions The Study of God’s Word “Enduring Temptation” 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 TODAY during the worship services is for our local church budget. An average of $23,300 is needed each month to provide for the needs of all departments of our church. Your consistent support will help to provide these needs. Donations for offerings may be made online through the church website: www.chsda.ca 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 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 Meagan Domaschuk who turned 16 on October 15; to Lovera Bruins and Michael Mallard who are celebrating today; to Darel Bennedbaek whose birthday is October 21; and to Rhoda Litke who was born on October 24. OUR SYPMPATHY goes to Choizilia Destine and her family because of the death of her brother in Haiti. FELLOWSHIP DINNER TODAY is served by Brenda Grovet and Judy Gorbenko’s group for our visitors and students who received a written invitation. Please join us in the Earliteen Room on the lower level of the church. Dinner will be served following the second church service. FELLOWSHIP DINNER SCHEDULE: October 25 – Deacons November 1 – Juniors and Earliteens ADVENTURERS! We sure had fun last time we met, didn’t we. Wow! What a weekend. And, guess what? It’s that time again. Get ready to have more fun listening, watching, sharing, playing and performing. See you tomorrow morning at the CHCS gym at 10:00 a.m. CHILDREN’S CHOIR is starting a new season! Our first meeting will be today at 3:30 p.m. in Bailey Chapel downstairs. 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 is located in the church foyer. UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION: Join us this Tuesday, October 21, at 11:00 a.m. in the church for the University Convocation series presented by Canadian University College. Our guest speaker, Hugh Rowe, is the author of a book entitled Joseph's Memoirs: Life Lessons for a Successful You. The theme of his message is “A Few Good Men.” We are looking forward to having you there. A BETTER WORLD TRIPS began this week to Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania. Fifty-eight people will be traveling in three groups between October 15 and November 25. The donor group of 20 will be hosted by WestJet co-founder Don and Roxane Bell. The medical group of 32 will be led by Drs. Wayne and Paulette Church and the post-surgery rehab team of six will be led by Karen Leung from our church. Thank you for your continued prayers for our safety and success and for your support in making a better world. Follow our journeys on http://www.abwcanada.ca/trips-in-progress/ ANNUAL FOOD BANK DRIVE will be November 1. Drivers with vehicles, and volunteers are needed to call on homes in our community to solicit and pick up donations of food for the Lacombe Community Food Bank. We will meet at here at the church at 2:35 p.m. to organize for the food pickup. If you can help in some way, please come! Pizza and snacks will be served after. PRAYER BREAKFAST will be Sunday, November 2, at 9:00 a.m. in the Earliteen Room. Learn how you can be involved in prayer groups, prayer chains, home prayer circles, etc. Pastor Warren Kay, Prayer Coordinator for the Alberta Conference, will be with us to speak on prayer. Breakfast will be catered by Joan Spangler. Please RSVP by October 28 to Shari at 403-782-7181. 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. 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 403746-5388. GOLDEN HERITAGE CLUB invites all seniors to our first gathering of the new school 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,” that will feature scenes from Asia-Pacific International University (Mission College), and several beautiful Buddhist temples including the Big Buddha, the Golden Mount, and the Tiger Temple. Please bring your favourite casserole for lunch. Looking forward to seeing you all again. INVITATION: A baby shower to celebrate the arrival of Mason David Jay will be held on Sunday, November 2, at 2:00 p.m. in the Earliteen Room of the church. Proud parents are Lisa (Bell) and Nick Jay. Delighted grandparents are Bob and Ellen Bell. For gift suggestions or to contribute to a group gift please contact Judy Gorbenko at 403-782-1854. SISTERS OF SOUL BENEFIT CONCERT: Please join the women of CUC tonight 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! CONCERT: Millwoods Seventh-day Adventist Church in Edmonton presents Charles Haugabrooks in concert (in aid of its church building project) this evening at 6:00 p.m. Address: Richfield Christian Fellowship, 3715-85 Street NW, Edmonton. Theme: “Love Wins.” Admission will be charged. SUNDAY AT SEVEN: Classical and movie music, “A Time for Us,” will be presented by artists Angele Dubeau & La Pieta. It will be in the Administration Building Auditorium on Sunday, October 19, at 7:00 p.m. Admission will be charged. For details visit: www.cauc.ca/music/sundayatseven CHURCH SOCIAL EVENT: The Social Committee invites you to enjoy some fresh air, exercise, food and fellowship this afternoon. 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. CONCERT: All are invited to the CUC Orchestra Fall Concert on November 2 at 7:00 p.m. here in the church. The program will include works by Mozart, Schubert, Bizet, and will feature Prof. Debra Bakland as soloist in Mozart’s Piano Concerto in C minor. Free admission! Freewill offering will be collected. 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. 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 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 6:34 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 7:00 p.m. - Adult Drop In Volleyball at CHCS FRIDAY 6:21 p.m. - Sabbath Begins 7:30 p.m. - Friday Night Lights SABBATH 9:15 a.m. - Worship Service, Pastor Ted Deer 10:30 a.m. - Sabbath School, Candace Sayler 11:45 a.m. - Worship Service, Pastor Ted Deer Offering: Alberta Conference Advance