9:00 AM
| Prelude | “Jesus Loves Me”, arr. S. Keiter |
| Church Announcements & Welcome | Pr. Ryan Ackerman & Steve Gabrys |
| Opening Hymn | #487, “In the Garden” Choristers: Nomvuyelwa Gumede & Charissa Hawes |
| Community Prayer | Lily Wright |
| Collection of Offering | Lily Wright |
| Special Music | “Holy Holy Holy” Lilly Wright, Yeshka Hulme, Selah Reimche |
| Message | The Rhythm of a Devoted Heart Pr. Ryan Ackerman |
| Final Song | #476, “Burdens are lifted” |
| Benediction and Farewell | Pr. Ryan Ackerman |
| Organ Postlude | “Praise Him! Praise Him!”, R. Hughes Organist: Dr. Wendy Markosky |
10:10 AM
Singspiration: Veronica Chang
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 Eric Ollila
- Sheldon Bailey’s class: front piano-side of sanctuary with Darry Davis
- 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
| Prelude | CHCS, Grade 5-9 band |
| Welcome & Church Announcements | Pr. Ryan Ackerman & Steve Gabrys |
| Special Music | “Jesus, King of Kings” CHCS, K-2 Choir Director Nomvuyelwa Gumede |
| Special Music | Pr. Nicole Paradis-Sydenham |
| Special Music | “Name of Jesus” CHCS, Grade 3 & 4 Choir & Isla Huether Director Nomvuyelwa Gumede |
| Collection of Offering | Sindiso Dzingirayi & Steve Gabrys |
| Praise Set | CHCS Praise Team |
| Community Prayer | Janice Maturure |
| ASL | “You Say” Junior-high ASL class |
| Message | Walking with Jesus in Galilee Dr. Steve Reasor |
| Response Song | “That’s Who I Praise” CHCS Praise Band |
| Benediction and Farewell | Dr. Steve Reasor |
| Organ Postlude | “Praise Him! Praise Him!”, R. Hughes Organist: Dr. Wendy Markosky |
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 25 Massiel Davila-Ferrer, Spring Series
- MAY 2 BU Graduation Weekend
- MAY 9 Dick Duerksen, SAGE Weekend
- MAY 16 Orlando Pule
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].
SAGE ANNUAL CONVENTION May 8–10, 2026 | College Heights Church. Join us for an inspiring weekend with Elder Dick Deurkson, featuring four uplifting meetings open to all. You are also warmly invited to the Annual Music Concert on Sabbath evening. For those age 50+, two special SAGE-only events will be held on Friday, including the annual banquet. If you are 50 or over, you are a SAGE member! Registration has been extended to April 28. For registration forms and pricing details, please contact: Helen Winters – [email protected]
THE PARKLAND ADVENTURER CLUB will meet today, Saturday, April 18, from 3:30pm – 5:00pm. Please contact us at [email protected] or Buhle at (780) 327-4396 if you have any questions or would like to know more.
TODAY! 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.
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!
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!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS! Today we send special birthday wishes to Anthony Gimbel. In the coming week, we warmly celebrate Judy Teichroeb, Irma Gordey, Jalil Sheidaei, Kason Foulston, Susan Nauss, Wayne Shankel, and Jeremiah Albino. May the year ahead bring each of you peace, good health, and many moments of happiness shared with family and friends.
APR 19-25 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK celebrates the many volunteers across Canada who share their time, skills, and compassion to strengthen our communities. Volunteering brings purpose, connection, and growth—offering opportunities to build confidence, develop new skills, and experience meaningful relationships. Even a few hours a week can provide structure, encouragement, and a renewed sense of direction while positively impacting mental well-being. As Jesus reminds us in Matthew 25:35–40 we serve Him when we care for others in need. ~ Your Health Ministry Team
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!
COLLEGE HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL invites all delegates to attend the annual Constituency Meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Please join us for this important gathering as we come together to support the mission and future of our school, trusting in God’s continued guidance and blessings.
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.
JOB OPPORTUNITY Parkview Adventist Academy is currently hiring a Math Teacher and a Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. If you feel called to support PAA in one of these positions, please connect with us! Full details can be found on our website: https://www.paa.ca/available-positions
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].
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).
It was 10 AM, the ground was covered in snow and I was feeling anxious and impatient. It was the most bleak morning of the year. Fog everywhere! We had been dreaming, planning and preparing for this day for over nine months and finally everything was coming together; except the snow. In a few hours, hundreds of guests would be streaming onto our campus to experience and be immersed into this dramatic retelling of the story of Jesus, not in the comfort of a church or performance hall, but outdoors. The farmer’s almanac predicted that spring should start on March 20; it was now April 3. During the month of March, the snow had melted and cleared from the fields several times, but now in this last week it was snowing everyday- I had become apprehensive. In my heart , I felt the Spirit, reminding me that the God who set the sun, moon and stars in space, who spoke the beasts of the field and the birds of the air into existence, who called forth trees and grass from nothing, and who silenced the winds and waves on the sea of Galilee would clear the clouds and cause the sun to shine on this Hilltop for His Glory. But, I was still uneasy. I imagined- this must have been how the disciples felt when they were in the boat, bailing water and rowing against the wind as Jesus, unbothered, was napping.
In a manic fit, I disregarded faith and went to the Facility Maintenance office to get garden rakes to clear the snow from the grass at the foot of the cross- since God seemed to be sleeping, I would just do it myself. I labored over this for about an hour. It made a dent, but not much difference. My hands were now freezing, I could hear my heart pounding against the walls of my chest. And then, I looked up and… the sun? Yes, it began to peek through a cloud lined with silver. Within a few minutes, the sun melted all the snow on the ground and all my futile efforts seemed ridiculous. I remembered the words Jesus spoke to the brothers: ”Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” (Mark 4:40). How many times do we try to clear the snow on our own in our lives, even as we serve a God who holds creation in His Hands?
Faith requires trust. God has earned our trust, time and again, but yet we still doubt Him. Let’s always choose faith over fear!
Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
~ from Pastor Carl’s heart
UPCOMING DATES
TODAY
3:30 PM – The Parkland Adventurer Club Meeting
8:39 PM – Sunset
TUESDAY
1:00 PM – Tea Time, Earliteen Room
7:00 PM – Celebrate Recovery, Earliteen Room
WEDNESDAY
12:00 PM – Deadline for bulletin information
7:00 PM – Bible Study and Prayer Meeting
