10:00 AM
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FELLOWSHIP
Earliteen Room
11:30 AM
| Gathering Song & Welcome | Praise Team |
| Church Announcements | Pr. Orlando Pule |
| Collection of Offering | Pr. Orlando Pule |
| Song of Meditation | “All is Well” Laura Dias |
| Community Prayer | James Tuffour |
| Advent Wreath Lighting | Jemma and Jesseny Muhima |
| Children’s Story | Kevin Brenyah |
| Praise Set | “Angels We Have Heard on High” “Go Tell It On The Mountain” “Away in a Manger” Praise Team |
| Message | At Home in God Pr. Honey Todd |
| Response Song | #125, Joy to the World |
| Benediction and Farewell | Pr. Honey Todd |
| Piano Postlude | Dr. Eduardo Sola |
Praise Team: Kelly Dias, Laura Dias, Letizia Dias, Seli Ferreira, Crisley Aragao, Rute Prescod. Piano – Eduardo Sola
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:
- DECEMBER 27 Orlando Pule, Made Whole Series
- JANUARY 3 Nicole Sydenham, Made Whole Series, Communion
- JANUARY 10 Dennalia Fray, PAA Church Visit
- JANUARY 17 Collegiate Advocates for Better Living, Heath Weekend
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 PARKLAND ADVENTURER CLUB WILL MEET TODAY, Saturday, December 20, at 2:15 PM at the Lacombe Hospital for their Community Service activity in their Type B (t-shirts) uniform. Please contact us at [email protected] or Buhle at (780) 327-4396 if you have any questions or would like to know more.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FELLOWSHIP TODAY You’re warmly invited to our Annual Christmas Fellowship in the Earliteen Room! This special time of fun and togetherness begins at 10:10 AM and will replace Sabbath School classes for everyone. Come enjoy delicious food, joyful fellowship, and the spirit of Christmas with our church family.
TONIGHT! EARLITEEN, YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS GYM NIGHT: All youth and young adults are invited to a Gym Night at CHCS on Saturday evening, December 20, from 6:30–8:30 PM. Come for a fun evening of games, pizza, movement, and fellowship—bring a friend and your energy!
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE You are warmly invited to our Christmas Eve Service on Tuesday, December 24 at 6:00 PM. Join us as we pause to reflect on the wonder of Christ’s birth and share together in the joy, peace, and holiness of this special night.
WINTER INITIATIVE We are raising $4,000 to provide 300 meals and 100 personal hygiene packages for those experiencing homelessness. Three times a year, we prepare 100 meals for distribution, and this winter we also want to include hygiene packages. Please consider donating to support the Winter Initiative. Thank you!
THE PARKLAND PATHFINDER CLUB IS SEEKING ADULTS willing to be class teachers. Teachers don’t need to be Master Guides. Contact [email protected] if interested.
CHURCH OFFICE HOLIDAY CLOSURE The church office will be closed from December 24 through January 1 for the holiday season. Regular office hours will resume on January 5. We wish everyone a joyful and restful holiday!
CHECK THE CHURCH LOST & FOUND! A Lost & Found table is now set up in the foyer downstairs. Take a moment to look for any items that might belong to you—from coats to books to personal belongings. Please note: all unclaimed items will be donated or discarded after January 16, so be sure to stop by and reclaim your things! Let’s help these items find their way home!
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS! This week is especially generous with birthdays! We celebrate Connie Dick and Daniel Jojoa today. Looking ahead to next week, we also extend warm birthday wishes to Cameron Corbet, Sandy Gerst, Cecelia Ritchey, Gloria Stenhouse, Rajiv Emerson, Helen Huff, Joshua Oteng, Sky Perez, Orlando Pule, Mephew Otieno, Cathie Trenchuk, Lilly Wright, Janelle Glover, Debbie Gallant, and Laurence Wong. May each of you enjoy a joyful celebration and a year filled with God’s blessings, peace, and good health!
GOOD HEALTH AND CHRISTMAS MUSIC go hand in hand—festive tunes boost mental well-being by reducing stress, sparking happy memories, and improving mood. While upbeat carols can energize workouts, slower ballads aid relaxation and focus, helping to reduce stress and anxiety. Cheerful and familiar holiday songs may even lower cortisol levels, decrease heart rate, and improve overall mood. “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” — Luke 2:10. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy! Sending Christmas blessings to each and every one of you. ~ Your Health Ministry Team
MAKE 2026 YOUR BEST YEAR EVER! It’s easy: spend a few minutes with God every morning. Your Adventist Book Center has easy-to-use, inspirational and life-changing devotionals for every reader: adults, youth, children. Visit www.AdventistBookCenter.com/Devotionals for more information!
CONNECT IN A LIFE GROUP Our small groups start up again in January! If you feel led to host or lead a group, please contact Pastor Honey at [email protected] or 403-862-1857. Please also pray about which group to join as we grow in community with God and one another.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY Burman University is hiring for the following positions: Administrative Assistant/First-Year Academic Advisor (School of Business) and Alumni Engagement Coordinator. For full details, please visit the Careers page: www.burmanu.ca/careers
CAREER OPPORTUNITY Parkview Adventist Academy is looking for two part-time Educational Assistants for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year. If you enjoy supporting students and teachers or know someone who does, please connect with us! Full details can be found at: https://www.paa.ca/available-positions.
DONATION NOTICE Thank you for your generosity! To help us keep our church spaces organized we kindly ask that all donations—whether books, furniture, equipment, or any other items—must be coordinated through the Church Office. Please refrain from leaving any unapproved items in the building. If you would like to make a donation, please contact the Church Office at [email protected] or 403-782-6131.
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 is the last Sabbath before Christmas, and this is truly one of my favorite times of the year. Christmas is a season when family and friends come together, creating moments of warmth and connection. As the weather grows colder, being close to loved ones feels even more comforting, as we gather not only to stay warm physically but also to strengthen our relationships.
One of my most memorable Christmases took place in 2011, when my family traveled to Mississippi to spend the holiday with relatives and friends. Although we had many plans, nearly everything fell through. We did not exchange presents, and we spent very little time with family on Christmas Day itself. At the time, it did not feel especially festive, and it certainly was not what we had imagined. However, that experience taught me an important lesson: it takes very little to enjoy the true meaning of the season and to praise God.
While the trip was not perfect, it was not a failure either. I was still able to meet my oldest sister and her family for New Year’s, which became a meaningful blessing.
This season reminds me that Christmas does not need to be perfect. Often, the unplanned and messy moments leave the deepest impact, drawing us closer to one another and strengthening our faith in God.
“I will praise the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.” – Psalm 34:1
~ from Pastor Ryan’s heart
UPCOMING DATES
TODAY
2:15 PM – Parkland Pathfinder Club, Lacombe Hospital
4:22 PM – Sunset
6:30 PM – Pizza Gym Night, CHCS Gym
TUESDAY
7:00 PM – Celebrate Recovery, Earliteen Room
WEDNESDAY
12:00 PM – Deadline for bulletin information
6:00 PM – Christmas Eve Service