10:00 AM
Singspiration: Veronica Chang
Pianist: Joanne Nischuk
Superintendent: Sheldon Bailey
Sabbath School in the Sanctuary
- Henrique Silva’s class: please, join other classes
- Eric Ollila’s class: back of sanctuary with Nwamiko Madden
- 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 10:25 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 | Pr. Carl Cunningham & Team |
| Church Announcements | Pr. Liz Pule & Lolo Ndlovu |
| Praise Set | Pr. Carl Cunningham & Team |
| Community Prayer | Angela Deibert |
| Collection of Offering | Pr. Liz Pule |
| Children’s Story | Danelle Wright |
| Special Music | Nicole Glushchenko |
| Message | Connect Pr. Orlando Pule |
| Response Song | |
| Benediction and Farewell | Pr. Orlando Pule |
| Organ Postlude | 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:
- JANUARY 3 Nicole Sydenham, Made Whole Series, Communion
- JANUARY 10 Dennalia Fray
- JANUARY 17 Collegiate Advocates for Better Living, Heath Weekend
- JANUARY 24 John and April Nixon, Relationships Weekend
THE OFFERING today is for the Local Conference Advance.
YEAR-END GIVING & 2025 TAX RECEIPTS To ensure your tithe and offerings are included in your 2025 tax receipt, please note the following deadlines:
- Online Giving: Donations must be completed no later than December 31 at 10:00 PM.
- E-Transfer: Donations must be sent by December 31 at 11:59 PM (midnight).Thank you for your faithfulness and generosity in supporting God’s work through our church.
COMMUNION SABBATH – JANUARY 3 Next Sabbath we will celebrate Communion—a special time to reflect on Christ’s love and sacrifice. We warmly invite everyone to join us in this meaningful fellowship as we come together to worship, remember, and rejoice in His grace.
COMMUNION SABBATH HOME VISITS If you’re unable to attend church on Communion Sabbath afternoon (January 3), our team of caring elders would be happy to bring the communion emblems to your home. To arrange a visit, please contact church office at [email protected] or 403-782-61-31 by December 30. We’d love to serve you and share this special time together!
OUR DIGITAL SIGN IS LIVE! We are thrilled to announce that our new digital sign is officially up and running! From now on, it will serve to our church family and the wider community, helping us share God’s Word, church news, and inspirational messages with everyone around us. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who donated, volunteered, and contributed their time and talents to make this project a reality!
SAVE THE DATE The Collegiate Advocates for Better Living Club invites you to CABL Health Weekend from January 15-17, 2026! We are excited to welcome Dr. John Torquato and Pastor Wayne Kablanow, who will speak on various topics centered around the theme of uniting health and pastoral ministries. RSVP is required for some events. See the posted flyers or contact [email protected] for more information.
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!
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.
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS! We joyfully celebrate Angela Deibert, Thamsanqa Gumede, and Emily Pillai today! May your special day be filled with joy and God’s loving presence. Looking ahead to next week, warm birthday wishes to Oksana Manilich, Shirley Schafer, Lana Toews, Kofi Adom, Cassidy Blair, Leona Ganson, Larissa Price, Sage Barrett, Patricia Latoski, Wendolin Munroe, and Annina Engelbrecht. May God bless each of you with a wonderful year ahead, rich in grace and joy!
SINGING TOGETHER can be therapeutic and has mental health benefits. Christmas, a season of joy, warmth, and togetherness, is a time that can lift our spirits and positively impact our mental health. The festive atmosphere—the twinkling lights, symbolic decorations, and delicious foods—all contribute to a sense of happiness and well-being. Christmas carolling is a big part of Christmas celebrations as we celebrate the birth of baby Jesus in song: “O Holy Night,” “Away in a Manger,” and “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.” Isaiah 9:6 reminds us, “For to us a child is born…” ~ Your Health Ministry Team
IN MEMORIAM We are saddened to share that Carolyn Halyrevich passed away on December 22, 2025. We extend our sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers to her family, especially her daughter, Jennifer Halyrevich, and her granddaughter, Tayler Kinsley. Information regarding funeral services will be shared at a later date.
ESTHER SHERMAN MEMORIAL SERVICE Esther Sherman passed away on December 20, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on January 8, 2026 at Ponoka Funeral Home. The service will be livestreamed at that time. We wish you a peaceful holiday season and a Merry Christmas!
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!
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).
I enjoy going to the gym. Some days it’s hard to get there, but once I start lifting weights, walking around As we gather for the final worship service of 2025 and turn our hearts toward a new year, I’d like to leave you with a simple but powerful image: bamboo.
I’ve been in many homes and places where bamboo is used in everyday life- flooring, paneling, furniture, fencing, even chopsticks and fabrics. It’s valued for its strength, flexibility, and usefulness. But beyond all its practical uses, bamboo has something important to teach us by the way it grows.
Chinese bamboo offers us a profound spiritual lesson. For nearly five years, there is little to no visible growth above the ground. It can appear as though nothing is happening at all. Yet beneath the surface, something essential is taking place. A deep, wide, and resilient root system is forming. Then, in a remarkably short period—about 58 days—the bamboo can grow as much as 90 feet tall. What looks sudden is actually the result of years of hidden preparation.
In God’s economy, we grow down before we grow up. People don’t see your devotional time, reflective moments, and overcoming challenging circumstances. Yet, through these moments, Jesus forms our character, deepens our faith, and shapes our trust in Him long before the fruit becomes visible to others.
Jesus speaks to this in John 15:5–8: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
Jesus is also clear that this connection is a choice. The word “if” matters. If you remain in me. If my words remain in you. In our homes, our church, and our schools, we gently and consistently invite one another to choose Jesus—not just once, but day by day.
As we step into a new year, may we choose to remain connected—to Christ and to one another—so that together we may grow into maturity as a faithful, flourishing community.
~ from Pastor Orlando’s heart
UPCOMING DATES
TODAY
4:26 PM – Sunset
TUESDAY
7:00 PM – Celebrate Recovery, Earliteen Room
WEDNESDAY
12:00 PM – Deadline for bulletin information
