Worship Services November 8, 2014 9:15 and 11:45 a.m. Organ Prelude Liturgical improvisation Gathering to Worship Welcome and Sharing; Touch Singing Praises G. Oldroyd Praise Team Pastor Ron Sydenham Praise Team Sharing Our Offerings; Gifts Improvisation on “Cranham” Children’s Story Pastor Massiel Davila-Ferrer Congregational Prayer; Time Words of Love 1 Corinthians 13 Judith Walters Taylor Lakusta-Wong Worship With Music No More Night Evie Van Scheik; Steve Bell Message “He Speaks Your Language” Pastor Massiel Davila-Ferrer Congregational Response Love In Any Language On the screen Benediction Organ Postlude Pastor Massiel Davila-Ferrer Festival Voluntary H. Willan Organist: Wendy Markosky Praise Team: Tracy Ganson, Marcia Hill, Kathy Jacobson, Judith Walters; Mark Ricalde THE CHURCH AT STUDY 10:30 a.m. Singing Praises Welcome and Prayer Special Music Joshua Graça and Friends “What Is Your Remembrance Day?” Offering for Missions The Study of God’s Word Joshua Graça; Nancy Foreman Joshua Boyko Joshua Boyko “Faith That Works” Nadine and Tsholo Sebetlela FOR YOUR INFORMATION WELCOME to each one who has come to worship here today. It’s good to be together in God’s house to worship and praise Him. May you be richly blessed, strengthened and encouraged this morning. THE OFFERING during the worship services today is for the World Budget. A portion of the offering is designated to the Annual Sacrifice Offering which supports Global Mission. If you would like to give an extra offering to help carry the gospel to the unreached people and areas of the world, please mark your offering envelope, “Annual Sacrifice.” 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 Harvey Elmhirst whose birthday is today and to those who will celebrate this coming week: November 9: Jacky McAfee; November 10: JR Ferrer, Phillip Swierszca; November 11: Herb Kennedy; November 12: Keeshia Fortney, Jim Tetz; November 14: Doreen Gimbel, Kelvin Hill, Jasmine Jean-Baptiste and Duk Lee OUR SINCERE THANKS and appreciation to all who supported us in so many ways: your cards, calls, food, prayers, and presence continue to surround us with love. The Kay family THANK YOU to all of this dear church family who have so faithfully lifted Aimee and her problem pregnancy up in prayer over the past three months. She delivered a healthy 5 lb. 5 oz. baby boy November 4 (at 5:05 p.m.). God intervened miraculously at several points in the labour and I am so thankful for His great mercy to us and for your prayers. – Marlene Heintz OUR SYMPATHY goes to Emma Suelzle whose sister, Helen Suelzle, passed away recently. Also feeling the loss of Aunt Helen are nieces Geri (Herb) Kennedy, Bonnie (Brian) McLeod and Gloria (Jim) Stenhouse. SINCERE CONDOLENCES go to Larry and Elvira Gascoyne and family on the recent loss of Larry’s sister Phyllis. INVITATION: Would you like to join us for a short prayer meeting in the upper room? We are a small group of enthusiastic people that get together every Sabbath at 8:45 a.m. in Pastor Massiel’s office for prayer and meditation. We would like to hear your prayer requests and/or counting on your participation in this group. Would you like more information? Call Sara at 587-377-6513. EBOLA CRISIS: Adventist Partners Saving Lives: PLEASE DONATE NOW! More than 4,500 of God’s children in West Africa have lost their lives to Ebola, but there is help and hope. Contribute to the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s campaign to support ADRA and the Adventist hospitals that are on the front line of the fight against Ebola! You can help save lives and get more informat ion by visiting: www.adra.ca/ebola. If you prefer to give via the offering plate, please mark your envelope “EBOLA CRISIS.” GUIDED NATURE HIKE: this afternoon at 3:00 o’clock meet at the flagpole by Chan Shun Science Centre to enjoy God’s nature in a meaningful way. Learn about the plants and animals that live around Lake Barnett and see how they interact with each other. It will be a great Sabbath afternoon activity for the whole family. Contact John Henri Rorabeck ([email protected]) or Chris VillacortaLopez (403-809-7927). RECLAMATION MINISTRY: Do you have a concern for members who are no longer coming to church? Interested in joining a group to pray for, and reach out to these individuals? Call Marlene at 403-782-9377 or leave your name with Belinda at the church office. If you have names of non-attending members, please leave their name and information with Belinda at the office, 403-782-6131. FELLOWSHIP DINNER SCHEDULE: November 15 – Lois Hymanyk and Elvira Gascoyne’s Group November 22 – Pathfinders, Matacio and Southcott’s Class, and Clouten and Bissell’s Class BELIZE MISSION TRIP: Join the Alberta Conference Youth Department February 15-24, 2015 as 24 participants travel to Central America to assist our extended church family with the construction of a much needed church. Make next year’s family holiday a “Service Vacation” where the whole family can participate. Anyone under 16 years of age will need a parent or guardian to attend. Application forms are in the magazine rack in the foyer or go to www.freshalbertayouth.ca. If you’d like more information, please contact Kevin Kiers by calling him at 587-876-2224 or email [email protected]. Deadline to register is November 24. MISSING: Some of our new hymnals are missing from the sanctuary. Would whoever borrowed them please return them immediately. MASKWACIS BENEFIT CONCERT will take place on November 14 at 7:30 p.m. in our church. Come support a good cause and hear some amazing performers including students of Mamawi Atosketan Native School. JEWISH MINISTRIES: SDACC launches Jewish Ministries in Canada with a special weekend seminar entitled “Judaism and Christianity--Repairing the Breach. An introduction to Adventist-Jewish Ministries.” Dr. Alexander Bolotnikov, North American Division Director of the Shalom Learning Center will be presenting the series which includes sermons, teaching, and demonstrations of traditional Hebraic services that will deepen your understanding of the New and Old Testaments and the vibrant connection bet ween Christianity and Judaism. Join us November 28 - 30 at the Red Deer Adventist Church for this premiere series. See www.canada.shalomlc.org or www.facebook.com/SLCCanada or call 403-877-7642 for more details. ADRA CANADA NEEDS YOUR HELP!! Every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Lacombe Community Church, an enthusiastic group, will be gathering together to respond to the gigantic needs of emergency response disasters at home and abroad. For more information call Brian Wallace 403-783-7417 or 403-913-7417. 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. THE GOLDEN HERITAGE CLUB invites all seniors to our potluck on November 9 at 1:00 p.m. in the Earliteen Room. We will be viewing the movie Secretariat, a true story bursting with hope, heart and courage. Behind every legend lies an impossible dream. Hope to see you. LECTURE SERIES: Dr. Iain Benson, one of Canada’s top constitutional lawyers and former member of the draft committee for the South African Charter of Religious Rights and Freedoms will present a lecture, “What Divides? What Unites? and Who Decides?” on November 11 at 7:00 p.m. at CUC in the Underhill Lecture Hall, McKibbin Education Building. ATTENTION LADIES: Malkia Helene Onsoti has blessed the home of Amelie and Fred Onsoti by her arrival on August 6, 2014. To welcome her, and show our church family support, we will shower them with love and gifts on November 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Earliteen Room of our church. To be part of a group gift or if you have any questions, please call Carolyn Halyrevich at 403-782-6161 or Carrol Smith at 403-783-6842. CONCERT: Youthful energy and incredible talent is featured in the next Sunday at Seven concert with Cari Astleford and Grace Han, this Sunday, November 9, at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Admission charge for non-CUC/PAA personnel/students and immediate family. ADULT VOLLEYBALL: Join us at CHCS gym on November 13 and 20 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Cost is $2.00. All skill levels welcome. I f you have any questions please contact 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 4:54 p.m. - Sabbath Ends TODAY WEDNESDAY 11:00 a.m. - Worship Committee 12:00 noon - Bulletin Information Deadline 7:00 p.m. - Pathfinder Meeting at CHCS Gym 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 4:54 p.m. - Sabbath Begins 7:30 p.m. - Maskwacis Benefit Concert SABBATH 8:45 a.m. - Sabbath Morning Prayer Group 9:15 a.m. - Worship Service, Pastor Davila-Ferrer 10:30 a.m. - Sabbath School, Claire Ritchey 11:45 a.m. - Worship Service, Pastor Davila-Ferrer Offering: Church Budget Devotional Reading To enhance our devotional lives, the Adventist Book Centre is making devotional books for 2015 available at reduced prices for a limited time if ordered through the church office. The following books are available for $18.50 per book (including GST):  For adults: Something Better by Calvin Rock  For adults: Maranatha by Ellen White  For women: Altogether Lovely edited by Ardis Stenbakken and Carolyn Sutton    For Juniors/Earliteens: He’s Got Your Back by Nancy Canwell     Parenting Devotional: Help! I’m a Parent by Drs. Claudio and Pamela Consuegra The following are available for $15.75 (prices include GST):  For preschoolers: Little Hearts for Jesus by Sally Pierson Dillon or My Best Friend Jesus by Cheryl Woolsey     For Primaries: Hiking With Jesus by Jim Feldbush  Young adult book: Just Jesus by Mark Witas Other books:     For Teens: iChoose Life by Celéstine Perrino-Walker, $17.25  Boxed Adult Set: Something Better by Calvin Rock and Maranatha by Ellen White, $35.50 To order please use a pink slip to indicate what you want, or call the church office, 403-782-6131, by noon on Wednesday, December 10. To get the books at the prices listed above, all orders should be placed through the church office. Payment may be made when the books are picked up.