9:00 AM
| Prelude | Sandra Glover |
| Church Announcements & Welcome | Pr. Nicole Paradis-Sydenham |
| Opening Hymn | #518, “Standing on the Promises” Choristers: Jonathan & Kathleen Campbell |
| Community Prayer | Melody Ilacas |
| Collection of Offering | Pr. Nicole Paradis-Sydenham |
| Special Music | “Mangisondele Nkosi Yam” PAA Choir |
| Message | Invitation to Bless Pr. Orlando Pule |
| Final Song | #334, “Come thou Fount of Every Blessing“ |
| Benediction and Farewell | Pr. Orlando Pule |
| Piano Postlude | Sandra Glover |
10:10 AM
Singspiration: Kathleen Campbell
Pianist: Nicole Bartolay
Superintendent: Jonathan Campbell
Sabbath School in the Sanctuary
- Henrique Silva’s class: on the balcony with John Havyarimana
- Eric Ollila’s class: back of sanctuary with Eric Ollila
- Sheldon Bailey’s class: front piano-side of sanctuary with JW Bruins
- Livestream Class: Sheldon Bailey’s class
SABBATH SCHOOL CLASSES
- Collegiate Class: Burman University Social Eyez at 10:00 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
- Young Adults class: CHCS, Sunroom at the end of the corridor, 10:15am
11:30 AM
| Gathering Song | Praise Team |
| Welcome & Church Announcements | Pr. Nicole Paradis-Sydenham |
| Community Prayer | Kayla Whitworth |
| Collection of Offering | Pr. Nicole Paradis-Sydenham |
| Special Music | “Mangisondele Nkosi Yam” PAA Choir |
| Children’s Story | Dr. Liz Pule |
| Praise Set | Praise Team |
| Message | Invitation to Bless Pr. Orlando Pule |
| Response Activity | Give a Blessing |
| Response Song | “The Blessing” |
| Benediction and Farewell | Pr. Orlando Pule |
| Piano Postlude |
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:
- APRIL 18 Ryan Ackerman/Steve Reasor, CHCS week of prayer
- APRIL 25 Massiel Davila-Ferrer, Spring Series
- MAY 2 BU Graduation Weekend
- MAY 9 SAGE Weekend
THE OFFERING today is for the Hope Channel International, Inc., General Conference.
TODAY! SABBATH SCHOOL POTLUCK The Eric Ollila Class and the Sheldon Bailey Class are hosting a joint potluck for the Sabbath School groups that meet in the sanctuary. The potluck will follow the second service downstairs in the Earliteen Fellowship Hall. You are very welcome to join.
LOST SECRET SISTER FORMS It seems that some Secret Sister Forms have gotten lost this year. If you are unable to find your envelope on the Secret Sister table, please contact Fern at 403-357-4670. We want to ensure that everyone who wishes to participate in this wonderful ministry is included.
FATHER’S DAY BBQ & CANOEING – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Father’s Day BBQ and canoeing will be here before we know it, and we are looking for someone who enjoys working with people to help oversee the food portion of this special day. If this is a role you feel called to take on, or if you would simply like to lend a helping hand, please call Ken at 403-357-4610. Let’s work together to make this a wonderful and memorable event for our community!
TEA TIME The Eric Ollila Sabbath School Class is hosting its regular Tea Time on Tuesday, April 21, from 1:00–3:00 PM at the church. It will be held downstairs in the Earliteen Fellowship Hall. All adult SS members are welcome to attend.
75th BIRTHDAY, David Grovet: You are invited to celebrate this milestone with David at a come-and-go Open House on Sabbath, April 25! It will be held in the Earliteen Room, 5:00-7:00 PM; a light supper will be provided. We hope to see you there!
ABW FUNDRAISING CONCERT: Please come and help the Rosedale Valley String Orchestra and the Red Deer Youth Orchestra build a school in Zambia for the forgotten children who live along the banks of the Kafue River. April 18, 7:00 PM, St. Andrews United Church, Lacombe. Options for donation include: free-will offering, silent auction and online donation to [email protected] (indicate Zambia). Information: call Naomi (403)782-1642.
CHCS PLAYGROUND FUNDRAISER TICKETS are available for the CHCS Playground Fundraiser: Supper with Live/Silent Auction on Sunday, April 19th @ 3:30pm. Early bird pricing Mar. 4 – Apr. 13 is $25/adult and $15/child 8 and under. Apr. 13-15 prices are $35/adult and $25/child 8 and under. Please call 403-782-6212 or email [email protected] for information.
LIFE’S HEALING CHOICES Women’s Small Group Study from April 8 – May 27, 2026 on Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:00 PM at College Heights. This 8-week study is deeply rooted in the Beautitudes in Matthew 5 and aims to help individuals find freedom from emotional, relational and behavioural issues. For more info or questions, contact Pr Liz at 613 867 3350 or [email protected]
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS! This week we joyfully celebrate Seth Muhima, Candi Rajah, Kelcey Tingley, Tim Grovet, Julie Hollsworth, Nancy Childers, Ella Schafer, Sandra Steeves, Cheryl Abduhalim, Colleen Buttler, and Regan Hawes. May your birthdays be filled with laughter, cherished moments with loved ones, and a year ahead rich with God’s blessings and peace.
THE HEALING POWER OF FRIENDSHIP Friendship is vastly underrated! Rich connections with others are at the heart of what it means to live a healthy, happy, and content life. Rick Warren, in his book The Purpose Driven Life, writes: “It is in times of deep crisis, grief, and doubt that we need each other the most. When circumstances crush us to the point that our faith falters, that is when we need believing friends the most. We need a small group of friends to have faith in God for us and pull us through. In a small group, the Body of Christ is real and tangible, even when God seems distant. “How wonderful and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in harmony!” — Psalm 133 ~ Your Health Ministry Team
SAVE THE DATE Church Potluck – Everyone Welcome! Join us for a special church-wide potluck on Saturday, April 25 at the CHCS Gym! Everyone is warmly invited to participate. If you’re able, please bring a main dish, a small salad, a dessert. Buns and juice will be provided. We look forward to a joyful time of connection, delicious food, and community. See you there!
PARKVIEW ADVENTIST ACADEMY will be hosting the annual Constituency Meeting at PAA on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 6:30 PM. All delegates are encouraged to attend! We look forward to seeing you there as we continue to grow God’s school as He leads. See you soon!
FREE CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH PROGRAM Are you new to Canada and would like to improve your English in a friendly and supportive environment? Our free English Program offers practical speaking practice in small groups. Click here to learn more and register. For questions, please contact Sara Chavez at [email protected].
CELEBRATION OF LIFE You are invited to celebrate the life and passing of Carolyn Halyrevich on April 19, 2026, at 11:00 am in the College Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church. Join family and friend for refreshments in the church basement after the service.
THE PARKVIEW ADVENTISIT ACADEMY Cafe is currently seeking casual volunteers to join the standby list. If you are available for one or more weekday mornings (Monday–Thursday, 9:00am – 12:00pm) and would like to help prepare hotlunches for PAA students, please contact the office to have your name added to the list at [email protected] or 587-815-8800.
IMPORTANT FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS: Thank you for entrusting us with your children during Sabbath School. As part of our commitment to their safety, we ask that parents please drop off and pick up their children directly from their classrooms. We’re grateful for your partnership ~ Kids Crew Team
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).
Back in 2006, there was a stretch of winter weather that turned the snowbanks rock hard, capped with a thick layer of ice. One day, as I backed out of the driveway, I heard a loud scraping sound, like I’d dragged the car along a brick wall. But there was no wall, so I just kept going and carried on with my errands. A few days later, Orlando asked, “Did you get in an accident? It looks like someone hit the car.” In that moment, it clicked, the scraping I heard was my car hitting the icy snowbank. We went outside, looked at the bumper, and sure enough, there was a cracked hole. “Oof.” Orlando looked at me and said, “So you heard the car scraping something… and just kept driving?”
Yes. That’s exactly what I did. I felt it. I heard it. And I kept going.
How often do we do the same thing in our lives? We feel the damage in our hearts but keep moving. We experience betrayal, disappointment, or sin creeping in, and instead of stopping to address it, we push forward as if nothing happened. We ignore the cracks, hoping they’ll somehow fix themselves.But healing doesn’t happen in denial. To truly heal from our own choices or from the wounds others have caused, we have to acknowledge what’s going on. We have to step out of denial, name the damage, and admit our need for God.
John 15:5 reminds us, “I am the vine; you are the branches… apart from me you can do nothing.” Without Him, we keep driving through life with unseen cracks and growing damage. Facing the broken places in our lives isn’t easy, but it’s the only path to real healing and growth.
Why We Need God:
- For strength – We are limited, but He renews and sustains us (Book of Isaiah 40:31).
- For life and breath – Every moment we live is sustained by Him (Acts of the Apostles 17:25).
- For direction – We make plans, but He guides our steps (Book of Proverbs 16:9).
- For salvation – Jesus is the only way to the Father (John 14:6).
- For provision – Every good thing comes from Him (Book of Psalms 34:10).
Ignoring the damage might feel easier in the moment, but stopping, acknowledging it, and inviting God into those broken places is what leads to restoration.
~ from Pastor Liz’s heart
UPCOMING DATES
TODAY
8:26 PM – Sunset
TUESDAY
7:00 PM – Celebrate Recovery, Earliteen Room
WEDNESDAY
12:00 PM – Deadline for bulletin information
7:00 PM – Bible Study and Prayer Meeting
