Worship Services October 11, 2014 9:15 and 11:45 a.m.

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, choiziliadestine@gmail.com, 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 kmrhill@telus.net 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 jnickel@albertaadventist.ca 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 rdblaney@telus.net 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 victoriap@chcs.cc.
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 office@chsda.ca
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