Worship Services April 11, 2015 9:15 and 11:45 a.m.

Worship Services
April 11, 2015
9:15 and 11:45 a.m.
Organ Prelude
Fugue in G Minor
J.S. Bach
Gathering to Worship
Welcome and Sharing
Pastor Ron Sydenham
Singing Praises
Rhanda Bonet-Graham, Glen Graham
Sharing Our Offerings
Adagio
Children’s Story
D. Bedard
Kathryn Egolf
Celebrating a Baptism (Second service)
Bogi Kolev, Pastor Massiel Davila-Ferrer
Congregational Prayer
Carolyn Doss
Message
“Then He Said . . .”
Pastor Myles Gillespie
Congregational Response
Ancient Words
On the screen
Benediction
Organ Postlude
Pastor Myles Gillespie
Postlude 1
J. Langlais
Organist: Jacob Slaunwhite
Pianist: Wendy Markosky
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
10:30 a.m.
Singing Praises
Welcome and Prayer
Special Music Bonnie Holm, Nicole Bartolay
PAA Mission Report
Offering for Missions
The Study of God’s Word
“Baptism and the Temptations”
Brian Leavitt, Jan Leavitt; Bernie Leavitt
Craig Gerst
Parkview Adventist Academy Students
Mark Haynal
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
WELCOME to God's house of worship today. We are glad that you have joined us for Bible study and worship. Our prayer is that the
Holy Spirit will draw each one to Jesus, the Living One.
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 Christian Record Services which provides free programs and services to the visually impaired in Canada. If you
would like to give an extra offering to help with this ministry, please mark your offering envelope, “Canadian Christian Record.”
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 and Ron Bissell’s class
Pastor Sydenham’s office – study on prayer led by Sheila Clark
CUC Administration Building Chapel – 10:30 a.m. – Academy age youth
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”
From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Education Building, Room 112 – “Ministry - Connect for Jesus” led by Bruce Boyd
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES to Shanelle Adams whose birthday is today; to Sara Chavez, Leo Gabrys (turning 90), and Fern Sheffield
who were born on April 13; to Virginia Irrgang and Mark Oliver Kokiong who will celebrate on April 15; and to Sam Asante whose
birthday is April 16.
OUR CONDOLENCES go to Merlo and Lonnie Sulzle and family on the recent loss of Merlo’s mother, Elva Olsson. A Service of
Remembrance will be held on Monday, April 13, at 2:00 p.m. at Ponoka Funeral Home, 5115 - 50 Avenue, Ponoka.
THANK YOU to the church family for your thoughtfulness and prayers while Dreyden was sick. A special thanks to the wonderful
ladies who brought meals. We really appreciate the care that was shown us by our church family. – The Schlecht Family
THANK YOU so much to everyone for your good wishes and to those who came to celebrate our 50 th wedding anniversary with us last
weekend. – Jeanette and Oran Davis
ADVENTURERS! Don’t forget our club meeting today at 3:00 at the CHCS gym. The year is almost over so don’t miss out.
FELLOWSHIP DINNER today is served by Lois Hymanyk’s and Elvira Gascoyne’s group. We invite our visitors, new church
members and students who have received a written invitation. Other church members who would like to share in the fellowship are
welcome to attend and bring a favorite dish to share. Please join us in the Earliteen Room downstairs following the second worship
service.
FELLOWSHIP DINNER SCHEDULE:
May 2: Juniors and Earliteens
NOMINATING COMMITTEE: The following individuals are recommended to be on the Nominating Committee for the selection of
church officers for 2015 - 2017: Sheila Clark, Dan Clarke, Lew Fleck, Judy Gorbenko, Kristy Grovet, Kurt Hagen, Shanon Hedgecock,
Darrell Huether, Murvin Nicks, Carrol Smith, Xakeila Stanley, Judith Walters; Pastor Ron Sydenham, chair; Pastor Massiel Davila,
assistant chair. This report will be voted on next week.
CUC CONVOCATION ceremonies will be April 17, 18 and 19 in our church. Weekend speakers are:
7:30 p.m. Friday – Consecration, Leidamae Solijon, Teaching Principal, Windsor Adventist Academy
11:40 a.m. Sabbath – Baccalaureate, Lowell Cooper, Vice-President, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Elder Cooper will share the same message at the first worship service at 9:15 a.m., which local members are encouraged
to attend.
10:00 a.m. Sunday – Commencement, Denise Herr, Professor of English Canadian University College
SEATING for the Commencement service is limited to ticket holders only, due to the large graduating class. If you are not an invited
guest of a graduate and do not have a ticket, please plan to view the events through live webcast.
VIEW EVENTS through Webcast – CUC is pleased to offer to those not attending the Baccalaureate and Commencement services the
opportunity to view these ceremonies through a real-time webcast. For viewing go to www.cauc.ca.
A BETTER WORLD 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION will take place on April 25 at our church. There will be guest speakers
coming from Africa to share their inspirational stories with us. After the service there will be a luncheon to continue the celebration.
To purchase tickets for the luncheon contact Julie at 403-782-0325. Hope to see you there!
CREATION MINISTRIES speaker, Calvin Smith, will present “Genesis: The Missing Piece of the Puzzle” on Sunday, April 12, at
10:30 a.m. at Lacombe Evangelical Free Church, 4619 C&E Trail. At this presentation, you will learn how the scientific evidence,
when properly understood, confirms the details of the biblical account.
TESTIMONIES: Our Personal Ministries leader is looking for stories and testimonies from anyone who has been brought to the church
because of the Signs of the Times magazine. If you have such a story, please share it with Erick Shogholo, Personal Ministries
Director, at [email protected] (These testimonies will be shared with church family through our church newsletter).
ANNUAL MEETING: College Heights Christian School annual constituency meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 14, at 7:00 p.m. in
the school gymnasium.
YOUTH EVENT: The Collective Youth Group is tonight at 7:00 p.m. All youth ages 13 - 18 welcome! Come out for an evening with
good friends, good worship, and good times! Pastor Myles and Aarin invite you to their home at 4725 College Avenue, Lacombe.
Dorm kids welcome! Contact Pastor Myles with any questions at 403-352-0125. facebook.com/TheCollectiveSDAYouth
BRIDAL SHOWER for Dena Werezuk: Please come and join us as we celebrate Dena’s upcoming marriage to Rick Hindley. The
shower will take place in the Earliteen Room. We will have a brunch at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 12. For more information, or to
contribute to a group gift, please contact Lois Hymanyk, 403-505-4016, or Linda Skwarchuk, 403-782-4969. Dena and Rick are
registered at Bed Bath and Beyond.
BRIDAL SHOWER: Desire Lenhardt is marrying Matthew Johnson and all ladies are invited to come to a bridal shower tomorrow,
April 12, at 3:30 p.m. in the Earliteen Room of the church. For further information on gifts please contact Falon Van Petten at
[email protected]
SOCIAL TIME! Come and enjoy food and fellowship in the Earliteen Room this evening. We will start with supper at 6:30 p.m.,
followed by a devotional talk with Pastor Massiel, Bible/interactive group games and later, table/card games (bring your favourite).
Please bring a salad, vegetable plate or dessert to share. Baked potatoes, toppings, juice and tableware will be provided. Contact Tena
(403-704-1501) or Marcia (403-782-0277) if you have any questions. See you tonight! – Sponsored by the Social Committee
PARKLAND CLASSICAL SINGERS, under the direction of Dr. Wendolin Munroe, will present their annual program on Monday, April
13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Wolf Creek Community Church Hall. Admission at the door. The British inspired theme of “From Peasants to
Kings” will feature a variety of music that everyone can enjoy. Guest musicians will include Cristian Neascu (violin), Joshua Graca
(celtic flute), Jessica Jacobson (soprano) and Bethany Cave (guitar). Enjoy scones and tea after the program! For more information,
call 403-782-7365.
GARAGE SALE: CHCS is holding its annual Spring Garage Sale on Sunday, May 3, from 9:30 to 1:30 p.m. To book a table call
Karyn at 403-782-2645. Donations for the Home & School table will gladly be accepted during school hours on April 29 and May 3.
Stop by, hunt for treasures and enjoy a pancake breakfast with proceeds going to the Parkland Pathfinder Club. (The tables sell out
quickly so call soon if you are interested in one.)
CHURCH BULLETIN information should be at the church office each week by noon on Wednesday. It is appreciated if it is given in
writing.
Calendar For the Week
TODAY
3:00 p.m. - Adventurers at CHCS Gym
8:25 p.m. - Sabbath Ends
MONDAY
9:45 a.m. - Worship Committee
WEDNESDAY
12:00 noon - Bulletin Information Deadline
7:00 p.m. - Pathfinders Meet 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 Volleyball, CHCS Gym
FRIDAY
7:30 p.m. - Vespers, Leidamae Solijon
8:37 p.m. - Sabbath Begins
SABBATH
8:45 a.m. - Sabbath Morning Prayer Group
9:15 a.m. - Worship Service, Pastor Lowell Cooper
10:30 a.m. - Sabbath School
11:45 a.m. - Worship Service, Pastor L. Cooper
Offering: Church Budget