10:10 AM
Singspiration: Elvira Gascoyne, Sheral Johnson, Cheryl Kay
Pianist: Nicole Bartolay
Superintendent: Sheldon Bailey
Sabbath School in the Sanctuary
- Henrique Silva’s class: on the balcony with Jair Ramos
- Eric Ollila’s class: back of sanctuary with Nwamiko Madden
- 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 | “Lord, I Need You” Adam Kiš & Friends |
| Vows & Baptism | |
| Community Updates | Carroline & Sandile Dzingirayi |
| Praise Set | Adam Kiš & Friends |
| Community Prayer | Jan & Brian Leavitt |
| Collection of Offering | Joseph Ndlovu & Mike Puthi |
| Special Music | “Holy Holy Holy” Sandra Glover, Yeshka Hulme, Selah Reimche, Lily Wright |
| Children’s Story | Schafer Family |
| Message | I Know A Shortcut Dr. Liz Pule |
| Response Song | |
| Benediction and Farewell | Dr. Liz Pule |
| Organ Postlude | “Allegro”, D. Bedard 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:
- MAY 30 Pr. Massiel Davila-Ferrer, Summer Series
- June 6 Dr. Morley Kutzner, Dr. David Schwinghammer, Reo Ganson, BU & PAA Alumni Weekend
- June 13 Pr. Orlando Pule, Summer Series
- June 20 Pathfinders & Adventurers, Father’s Day
THE OFFERING today is for the Local Conference Advance.
BURMAN/PAA ALUMNI HOMECOMING WEEKEND June 5 – 7, 2026 Burman University and Parkview Adventist Academy warmly invite you to Homecoming Weekend, June 5–7, celebrating this year’s theme: “Lights on the Hilltop.” The guest speakers will be Dr. Morley Kutzner, Dr. David Schwinghammer, and Reo Ganson. Weekend highlights include Alumni Banquet, Sabbath potluck, Sunday breakfast, Golf tournament, and more special events throughout the weekend. For more info please visit our website at: http://www.burmanu.ca/alumni/homecoming or call Fanilo at (403) 786-2529 or email [email protected].
BURMAN/PAA ALUMNI HOMECOMING POTLUCK Sabbath, June 7, 2025. All Alumni and Friends are welcome to attend the Homecoming Fellowship meal. Those attending are asked to bring an entrée, salad, and dessert. A special thank you to all the locals who come and bring extra food for visitors! The potluck starts at 12:45 p.m. in the PE Centre. Honour Classes may reserve tables ahead of time. For more information, please contact Fanilo at (403) 786-2529 or email [email protected].
CHURCH CLEANING DAY It’s that time of year again when we come together to care for our church home and help make it shine as a place that reflects the beauty, and spirit of God’s house. We invite you to join our annual church cleaning on Sunday, May 31 at 9:00 AM. Whether you can help for an hour or stay until the end, every helping hand makes a difference. With enough volunteers, we expect to have everything finished by noon. A pizza lunch will be provided afterward. Let’s work together to prepare a space where people can feel uplifted, and blessed the moment they walk through the doors!
TEA TIME INVITATION The Eric Ollila Sabbath School Class is hosting a Tea Time on June 2 and June 9, from 1:00–3:00 PM in the Church Basement. We’re happy to open this time of fellowship to anyone who attends an adult Sabbath School class. If you’d enjoy a relaxed afternoon of conversation, connection, and tea, we would love to have you join us!
SABBATH SCHOOL GROUP POTLUCK – June 13, 2026 The Eric Ollila Sabbath School Class and the Sheldon Bailey Sabbath School Class are hosting a joint potluck for the Sabbath School groups that meet in the sanctuary. The potluck will follow the service downstairs in the Earliteen Fellowship Hall. You are very welcome to join!
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSURE Please note that the church office will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026. We kindly ask you to plan accordingly and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS! Today we send warm wishes to Svetlana Kobzariuk. Tomorrow and throughout the coming week, we also celebrate Nolan Hunter, Dorothy Nosov, Ayla Sydenham, Yaw Oteng, Owen Werner, David Burak, Hunter Kay, Kate Van Scheik, Bernice Leavitt, and Ron Schafer. May God bless each of you with happy memories, renewed strength, and many moments of joy in the year ahead.
FRIENDSHIPS enrich your life and improve your health. Friends can help you celebrate good times and support you during difficult ones. They help keep you from feeling alone and can strengthen your sense of connection, belonging, and purpose. Friendships can boost happiness and lower stress. Other benefits of friendship include improved self-confidence and a stronger sense of self-worth. Friends also help us cope during hard times such as job loss, serious illness, the death of a loved one, or divorce. Loneliness and isolation can increase the likelihood of anxiety and depression, but friends encourage healthy habits and help us avoid unhealthy ones such as overeating or lack of exercise, lowering the risk of health problems. “A friend loveth at all times…” — Proverbs 17:17 ~ Your Health Ministry Team
FATHER’S DAY CANOEING & BBQ — SUNDAY, JUNE 21 Our Father’s Day Canoeing & BBQ outreach for the City of Lacombe is coming soon, and we would love your help! It takes many willing hands to make this community event run smoothly. Volunteers are needed for the beach area, food service, registration, face painting, setup, and takedown. So help us do the project right!To volunteer or learn more, please contact Ken Sheffield at 403-357-4610.
PAA RUN/WALK PAA is hosting an Alumni & Friends Run/Walk on June 7. Bring a friend and come walk it, jog it, or run it; just don’t miss it! See www.paa.ca/alumni-news for registration information.
GARAGE SALE & BBQ – TOMORROW College Heights Christian School is having the Annual Community Garage Sale. Set-up & Donation Drop-off is Sunday, May 24, 9-10am. Garage Sale is Sunday @ 11am – 2pm.
JOB OPPORTUNITY Burman University is currently accepting applications for the position of Vice President – Academic Administration. If you or someone you know may be interested in this leadership opportunity, please visit the Careers page for full details: https://www.burmanu.ca/careers.
TOMORROW! WALK IN THEIR SHOES Join the Red Deer Soup Kitchen on May 24 at 2:30pm for our annual “Walk in Their Shoes” fundraising walk. Meet us at the Les Walker Rotary Park in Lacombe for a fun, easy walk. Hope to see you there!
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’m old and broken.” This is one of my favourite sayings. All those who are 20 and 30 years older than me are saying, “You’re NOT old!” Yes, I concede the ‘old’ bit but, I am broken. Lots of pain from sporting injuries when I was much younger. I remember visiting a friend in palliative care and she asked if there would be pain in heaven. I was happy to share with her there would definitely be NO PAIN in heaven. Revelation 21:4 4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” In heaven we will be whole.
Free from physical pain, mental and emotional pain, relational pain, spiritual pain. God’s plan for us did not involve pain. Pain came as a result of us listening to Satan instead of God. God has done and is doing everything possible for us to turn to Him and listen to Him instead of our enemy, Satan. God longs for us to be made whole.
I need to be made whole to be free from physical pain. If being free from physical pain needs to happen to advance the gospel then God will make it happen. If not, so be it. I also need to be made whole from mental and emotional pain. I have faulty ways of thinking and seeing which are not helpful. I am critical. I get defensive. I am lacking empathy. I am filled with fear. I need healing in all these areas. I need to be made whole.
There are days when I long to just sit with God and instead I launch into prepping for a Bible study group, or a sermon. I choose work over relationship with God. I need to be made whole spiritually. This is the one I focus on. I think that the more spiritually whole I am, the rest falls into place. Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Pray asking God to make you whole and be willing to let Him do His will in your life.
~ from Pastor Honey’s heart
UPCOMING DATES
TODAY
9:39 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
