9:00 AM
| Prelude | “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring”, Bach Dr. Wendy Markosky |
| Welcome & Church Announcements | Pr. Nicole Paradis-Sydenham |
| Opening Hymn | #229, All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name |
| Collection of Offering | Pr. Nicole Paradis-Sydenham |
| Community Prayer | Zorryn Erickson |
| Special Music | “Until He Comes” BU Chamber Singers |
| Message | Know God. Know Yourself Pr. Massiel Davila-Ferrer |
| Response Hymn | #311, I Would Be Like Jesus |
| Benediction and Farewell | Pr. Massiel Davila-Ferrer |
| Organ Postlude | “Live Out Thy Life Within Me”, D. Paxton Dr. Wendy Markosky |
10:10 AM
Singspiration: Nom Gumede & Bee Ndlovu
Pianist: Judy Ramsay
Superintendent: Joseph Nyachiro
Sabbath School in the Sanctuary
- Henrique Silva’s class: on the balcony with Henrique Silva
- Eric Ollila’s class: back of sanctuary with Adam Diebert
- Sheldon Bailey’s class: front piano-side of sanctuary with Sheldon Bailey
- Livestream Class: Sheldon Bailey’s class
SABBATH SCHOOL CLASSES
- Collegiate Class: Burman University Social Eyez at 10:25 AM
- Connect Class: Burman University Library classroom downstairs
- Dave Southcott’s Class: Rm 110, McKibbin Centre
- Detours Class: Parkview Adventist Academy, upper level
- Filipino Class: Board Room, BU Marketing & Enrollment Building
- High School Youth: Youth Ministry Centre, BU Marketing & Enrollment Bldg.
- Together @ 111 Class: Rm 111, McKibbin Centre
- Portuguese Class: Burman Library, lower level, 10:25 AM
- Spanish Class: Burman Library, Peace & Justice Rm. at 10:25 AM
11:30 AM
| Gathering Song & Welcome | Praise Team |
| Church Announcements | Pr. Nicole Paradis-Sydenham |
| Collection of Offering | Pr. Nicole Paradis-Sydenham |
| Community Prayer | Nantanah Taweeyanyongkul |
| Special Music | “Until He Comes” BU Chamber Singers |
| Children’s Story | Kofi Adom |
| Praise Set | No Longer Slaves Good good Father Reckless love |
| Message | Know God. Know Yourself Pr. Massiel Davila-Ferrer |
| Response Song | I Am Who You Say I Am |
| Benediction and Farewell | Pr. Massiel Davila-Ferrer |
| Organ Postlude | “Live Out Thy Life Within Me”, D. Paxton) Dr. Wendy Markosky |
Praise Team: Pratishta, Joelle, Rosshellyn, Evan, Dany
Piano – Adriel, Guitar – Michael, Drums – Daniel, Bass – Ryan
Designated (Restricted) Fund Policy
If the church project or outreach mission that you gave to is complete or no longer possible, the church board will reallocate those funds to another or similar project as needed.
Preaching Schedule:
- NOVEMBER 22 Dr. Chidi Ngwaba, Health Weekend
- NOVEMBER 29 Liz Pule, Fall Series, Christmas Concert
- DECEMBER 6 Carl Cunningham, Fall Series, Potluck
- DECEMBER 13 Ryan Ackerman, Fall Series
THE OFFERING today is for the Local Church Budget. Donations & offerings can be made at www.chsda.ca or by e-transfer to [email protected]
THE BURMAN UNIVERSITY SINGERS are pleased to invite you to this year’s annual Christmas Vespers concert, entitled “Christmas Memories.” There will be two performances: the first on Friday, November 28, at 7:30 PM, and the second on Saturday, November 29, at 4:00 PM in the College Heights Church. Special guests include the Burman University Chamber Orchestra and Dr. Markosky on the organ. There will be something for everyone, including Christmas carol arrangements, selections from the Messiah, and the African carol Betelehemu. Admission is free; however, a freewill offering will be received to support the choir’s upcoming PR tour to the Maritimes. Invite your friends and family as we focus once again on the wonderful gift given to the world.
PLANT-BASED COOKING CLASS Join us Wednesday, November 19 at 6:30 PM in the Burman Gym (upstairs) for our final plant-based cooking class of 2025! Discover the joys of vegan cooking, take home delicious recipes, and enjoy tasty samples. Bring a friend and share the experience!
2026 DEVOTIONAL BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE! The 2026 devotional lineup has arrived at the ABC—options for adults, youth, and children! Special pricing is available through January 31, 2026 (GST included). The information about available devotionals can be found on the church information boards. For more information or to place your order: 📞 1-800-661-8131 | 📧 [email protected]. Start the new year with fresh inspiration!
A LIFE OF GRACE, FAITH, AND MOTION. With deep love, the family of Doris Ruth (Ellison) Klam (Nov 4, 1930 – Nov 5, 2025) announces her peaceful passing at 95 years of age. Born in Chaplin, Saskatchewan, Doris devoted her life to caring for others as a nurse, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. A lifelong advocate for health and faith, she stayed active, joyful, and grateful through every season. Doris and her husband Ivan shared 72 years together and supported A Better World Canada in helping children abroad. Her family continues to live by her motto — “Do It Like Doris.” Celebration of Life to follow. Donations: www.abwcanada.ca. Full obituary on [email protected]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Warm wishes to Kostyantyn Khrushchelov, celebrating today! This week we also celebrate Curtis Harrington, Cohen Porter, Wilmer Tenerife, and Lloyd Steeves. Wishing each of you a wonderful year filled with happiness and God’s abundant blessings!
FORGIVENESS MEANS DIFFERENT THINGS TO DIFFERENT PEOPLE Who hasn’t been hurt by the actions or words of another? If you hold on to that pain, you might be the one who suffers most. By embracing forgiveness, you also embrace peace and hope. Forgiveness may mean different things to different people, but it always involves an intentional decision to let go of resentment and anger. Consider how forgiveness can lead you down the path of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. James 5:16 says, “Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed.” Forgiveness brings healing—be kind to one another. ~ Your Health Ministry Team
ADVENTURER CLUB SEEKS STORYTELLING VOLUNTEERS The Parkland Adventurer Club is looking for storytelling volunteers. If you have a story or testimony to share and encourage the children, please contact us at [email protected] or Buhle at (780) 327-4396.
THANK YOU! We would like to thank everyone who has so faithfully supported the Red Deer Soup Kitchen throughout the year. As the winter weather settles in and our numbers increase, we would like to take this opportunity to once again ask that you make the RDSK a part of your seasonal giving. Any amount is appreciated and will directly go to serving/feeding the houseless of Red Deer. To donate, go to our online website at reddeersoupkitchen.ca or e-transfer to [email protected]. For any mail-in donations, there are envelopes in the lower foyer of our church. For any further questions, please contact Attaleen at 403-302-4679.
DRYWALL SPECIALIST NEEDED Following the recent roof repairs, some drywall work needs to be completed in the church building. If you are experienced in drywall installation or repair and are available, please contact Jack Zazulak at 403-596-1636 for more information or if you have any questions. Your skills and assistance would be greatly appreciated!
YOU ARE WARMLY INVITED to a Come & Go Tea in honour of twin sisters May Welch and Mabel Fischer, as they celebrate their 90th birthday! Their celebration will be on Sunday, November 23, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Sylvan Lake SDA Church. Please drop by to enjoy a cup of tea and yummy sweets, and to share some memories and good wishes with May and Mabel as we honour this special milestone. Your presence will make their day even more memorable!
HEALTH SEMINAR WITH DR. CHIDI Join us for a weekend of “Health, Healing & Hope” with Dr. Chidi Ngwaba, November 20–22, 2025, at College Heights SDA Church. Visit our website www.chsda.ca to learn more. Admission is free; however, a freewill offerings are welcome.
SHARE YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT Have something to share with our church family? We welcome announcements for our weekly bulletin, including ministry updates, community events, and special celebrations. Submit here by Wednesday at noon to be included in the upcoming Sabbath bulletin (space permitting).
I have always been fascinated by lights. As a young child, I looked forward to December 31 each year at midnight, when the fireworks would illuminate the dark sky with a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors. During this season, my mother would also bring my sibling and me on rides through the city at night to see Christmas lights, stopping for ice cream to sweeten the experience. Growing up in the Caribbean, I knew nothing of the natural wonder—aurora borealis, or northern lights. I did not know that God has been performing His own light spectacle in the dark skies of the north for thousands of years. By the time I learned about the northern lights, I was probably already an adult, but I was under the impression that I would need to travel to Norway or Iceland to see it.
To my delight, since moving to Alberta just over a year ago, we’ve been experiencing God’s own light show from our living room window. This week has just been phenomenal! Hues of red, pink, green, yellow, and blue—so beautiful! I have done some research on what exactly causes this phenomenon; the scientific explanation is rather convoluted. But what’s simple is God’s love for us. I continue to marvel at the awesomeness of our God—at how He decorates the earth with flora and fauna, and the skies with stars and auroras. I invite you, too, like David, to bask in the beauty of these reminders of His love for us!
Psalm 8:3-4 (NLT)
3 When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—the moon and the stars you set in place, 4 What are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them?
~ from Pastor Carl’s heart
UPCOMING DATES
TODAY
4:42 PM – Sunset
SUNDAY
2:00 PM – Cards and Crafts, Earliteen Room
TUESDAY
7:00 PM – Celebrate Recovery, Earliteen Room
WEDNESDAY
12:00 PM – Deadline for bulletin information
7:00 PM – New Beginnings Series, Earliteen Room