10:10 AM
Singspiration
Pianist: Judy Ramsay
Superintendent: Danae Love
Sabbath School in the Sanctuary
- Henrique Silva’s class: Please join Sheldon Bailey or Eric Olilla’s class
- Eric Ollila’s class: back of sanctuary with Tennyson Samraj
- 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 10:00 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 | Gabrys Family and Friends |
| Welcome & Church Announcements | Pr. Honey Todd |
| Praise Set | Gabrys Family and Friends |
| Community Prayer | Sophon and Sheldon Bailey |
| Collection of Offering | Pr. Honey Todd |
| Children’s Story | Carla Bennett |
| Message | “He speaks your name” Pr. Massiel Davila-Ferrer |
| Response Song | |
| Benediction and Farewell | Pr. Massiel Davila-Ferrer |
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:
- August 8 Liz Pule, Summer Series
- August 15 Orlando Pule, Summer Series, Communion
- August 22 Orlando Pule, Summer Series
- August 29 Honey Todd, Summer Series
THE OFFERING today is for the Local Church Budget. Donations & offerings can be made at www.chsda.ca or by e-transfer to etransfer@chsda.ca.
COMMUNION SABBATH – AUGUST 15 In two weeks, we will gather for Communion Sabbath—a special opportunity to pause, reflect on Christ’s incredible love and sacrifice, and renew our commitment to Him. We warmly invite you to join us for this meaningful service.
PASTORAL VACATION SCHEDULE Members of our pastoral team will be taking well-deserved vacation time over the next few weeks. During this time, the ministry of the church will continue, and pastoral care will be available should any urgent needs arise. Vacation Schedule:
- Pr. Orlando: July 28 – August 8
- Dr. Liz Pule: July 28 – August 3
- Pr. Honey: August 6 – August 24
- Pr. Nicole: Various dates throughout July and August
- Prs. Massiel & Carl: Away and returning during the final week of August
We also wish our entire church family a safe, restful, and blessed summer!
KIDS CREW SUMMER FUN DAYS Join us this August as Kids Crew hosts a month of spiritual and social fun for our children and teens! On August 10 and 12, Ascend Academy will host a Basketball & Soccer Camp at PAA for just $20 per student — ages 6–9 will meet from 1:00–3:00 PM, and ages 10–12 from 3:15–5:15 PM. Then, on Friday, August 14, our Earliteens are invited to Games & Vespers in the Earliteen Room from 6:30–8:30 PM, free of charge. Finally, wrap up the summer at our Back to School Bash on August 27 from 4:30–6:30 PM in the CHCS Gym — also free! Bring a friend and come be part of the fun.
CAAA ANNUAL FAMILY RETREAT – SEPT. 4–7 The Caribbean Association of Adventists in Alberta (CAAA) will be having their annual retreat at Foothills camp from September 4th to 7th, 2026. Come and experience a family-oriented and power-packed weekend with a Caribbean flair. For more information, please visit the CAAA website mycaaa.ca, or contact Sheldon Bailey.
CAAA ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP Applications are still being accepted for the CAAA Academic Scholarship. If you are of Caribbean descent, then this is an opportunity for you. Interested persons can submit their applications online at https://forms.gle/WbDfeLq4HXQ3EUuX6 by August 4th, 2026.
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSURE Please note that the church office will be closed on Monday, August 3. Thank you for your understanding.
BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS! Today we celebrate Caralyn Sydenham—may your birthday be a beautiful reminder of God’s faithfulness, surrounded by love, laughter, and cherished moments. In the coming week, we joyfully recognize Sulliven Hawes, Trevor Johnson, Wanda Johnson, Judy Schafer, Roxanne McPherson, Lisa Reimche, and Dana Wright. May each new day of the year ahead bring fresh hope, lasting peace, and the assurance of God’s abundant blessings. Happy Birthday!
NOW THAT SUMMER IS HERE, we all look forward to summer holidays, enjoying the warmer weather outdoors, and being more active. While it is fun, shifting schedules can be overwhelming for those of us who thrive on routine. One wellness tool you can bring into summer is a grounding daily rhythm—a pattern of simple, repeated actions that helps your body and mind know what to expect. Here are a few grounding strategies: Anchor your mornings by starting each day with something consistent, such as a glass of warm lemon water, a walk around the block, or a few deep breaths. Morning anchors help regulate cortisol, your body’s natural “get up and go” hormone, and set a positive tone for the day. Prioritize rest—our bodies still need adequate sleep even with longer daylight hours. Dim the lights after 9:00 p.m., reduce screen time at least an hour before bed, and consider gentle stretching, evening journaling, or a cup of herbal tea before 8:00 p.m. to help your body wind down. Eat cooling, nourishing summer foods such as berries, cucumbers, melons, and fresh herbs to stay hydrated and refreshed. Enjoy walking barefoot on grass or sand, as it can help reduce stress and improve your mood—just be sure the area is safe. Finally, end each day with a calming routine: turn off the noise, stretch, pray, or light a candle (and don’t forget to blow it out! 🕯️). Jesus invites us, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28–30.! ~ Your Health Ministry Team
IN MEMORIAM We are saddened to share that Ruth Schafer Krenzler, a member of the College Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church for more than 20 years, passed away on Sabbath, July 18, in Calgary at the age of 100 years and 7 months. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her siblings, Bob Schafer and Carrol Smith, as well as to her other family members in our area. Please keep them in your prayers during this time of loss. An interment will take place at a later date in Beiseker, Alberta, where her husband, Levern, is buried.
JOB OPPORTUNITY Burman University is accepting applications for a Maintenance Assistant – Facility Maintenance Department. For details, please visit the Burman U Careers page www.burmanu.ca/careers.
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).
I was sitting working at Starbucks, finally locked in on the task at hand. Oblivious to the world around me with music in my headphones, when there was a sound that suddenly broke through, I looked up in time to see the finale of a 1-gallon Strawberry Acai Refresher spilling from the counter to the floor—one whole gallon. Had I not heard the sound, it would have been the sweet, vibrant fragrance that filled the room that would have alerted my senses.
The gallon of sticky pink liquid first tumbled quickly, then slowly spread across a wide swath of the floor. Stymied only by the fast hands and quick reaction of the employees. Rags appeared out of nowhere, wiping the counter and stopping the mess from spreading on the floor. So many rags, so much frantic motion. Then the big industrial mop came out. First, soaking up the mess; then the double-pump wringing out of the mop; then wiping the mess up. Over and over.
I was there for some time, so I got to see the mop come out three times. Each time, the water would come out piping hot, and the floor would get the same soak-it-up-and-clean-it-up process.
By the time I left, two hours later, it seemed like the mess was finally under control, but out of curiosity, I couldn’t resist walking over it. I can confirm it was, in fact, still sticky.
When I looked up and saw the employee’s face as the liquid was spilling, it was first shock, then sheepishness. And that sheepishness stayed on his face while he took the first shift on the mop. What was notably missing was any look of anger or grumpiness from his coworkers; in fact, they reacted as if it had happened before and would happen again. Not that he had made the mess before, but that somebody had and somebody would again. They just knew what to do. Some kept working on their assigned tasks, and some were able to stop and help. Even after his shift ended and he left, there was still some stickiness to deal with; somebody else came and cleaned up the mess again. I imagine someone would again until it wasn’t sticky anymore.
I am all too familiar with making messes. Sometimes preventable and sometimes not. It happens. I’ve learned to treat myself gently in those moments, and I’ve learned how important it is to treat others gently when it happens to them. Bring out the rags and get to work. This idea applies to both real physical messes and the ones we can sometimes make in our lives. We seldom can handle it all on our own; we need the help of those around us. When the messes are big, they’ll take more than one go or one approach to be dealt with properly. That’s ok. In the big messes of sin, only God can take care of that, and in the smaller messes of life, we have a community around us, sometimes not revealed until we need them. Could it be that you’re trying to handle something all on your own that the community around you could step in? Today, could you invite God and those around you to help you handle the mess?
~ from Pastor Massiel’s heart
UPCOMING DATES
TODAY
09:31 PM – Sunset
TUESDAY
7:00 PM – Celebrate Recovery, Earliteen Room
WEDNESDAY
12:00 PM – Deadline for bulletin information
