9:00 AM
| Organ Prelude | Simple Gifts, G. Sewell Dr. Wendy Markosky |
| Welcome & Church Announcements | Pr. Ryan Ackerman |
| Opening Hymn | #565, For the Beauty of the Earth |
| Community Prayer | Bontu Kussi |
| Message | Speak Up and Give Thanks! Pr. Honey Todd |
| Collection of Offering | Pr. Ryan Ackerman |
| Special Music | Gospel Choir |
| Anointing Service | Pr. Honey Todd |
| Closing Hymn | #478, Sweet Hour of Prayer |
| Benediction and Farewell | Pr. Honey Todd |
| Organ Postlude | O How He Loves You and Me Dr. Wendy Markosky |
10:10 AM
Singspiration: Veronica Chang
Pianist: Oksana Matsiuk
Superintendent: Ken Wiebe
Sabbath School Classes in the Sanctuary
- Henrique Silva’s class: on the balcony with Dennis Langley
- Eric Ollila’s class: back of sanctuary with Eric Ollila
- 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 9:45 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, 9:30 AM
- Spanish Class: Burman Library, Peace & Justice Rm. at 9:30 AM
11:30 AM
| Church Announcements | Pr. Ryan Ackerman & Mira Wright |
| Opening Song | Come Jesus, Come Roadless Traveled |
| Message | Speak Up and Give Thanks! Pr. Honey Todd |
| Collection of Offering | Pr. Ryan Ackerman |
| Children’s Story | Pr. Liz Pule |
| Special Music | Gospel Choir |
| Anointing Service | Pr. Honey Todd |
| Response Song | Worthy Is the Lamb |
| Benediction and Farewell | Pr. Honey Todd |
| Organ Postlude | O How He Loves You and Me Dr. Wendy Markosky |
Group “Roadless Traveled”: Alecia Stephenson, Dean Creary, Eduardo Sola, Isaac Tingley, Joel Graca, Jonathan Mallard, Ratu Save Katonivualiku, Terrence Previlon, Marissa Irrgang, Desmond Irrgang
Preaching Schedule:
- OCTOBER 18 Jinwook Lee (Prayer Ministries)
- OCTOBER 25 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Service with BU
- NOVEMBER 1 Dennalia Fray, Fall Series
- NOVEMBER 8 Orlando Pule, Fall Series
THE OFFERING today is for the Local Conference Advance.
MEMBERSHIP TRANSFERS First Reading
Joining College Heights SDA Church:
- Danae Brousson from Epic Church, Red Deer, AB
- Svetlana Kobzariuk from Willowdale Adventist Church, Toronto, ON
- Wendy Machan and Anita Allen from The Avenue SDA Church, Saskatoon, SK
- Tanya Manushenko from Willowdale Adventist Church, Toronto, ON
- Brody and Vanessa Nelson from Ponoka SDA Church, Ponoka, AB
- Joshua Oteng and Gifty Nsiah from Amakom SDA Church, Kumasi-Ashanti, Ghana
- Brenda Proud from Medicine Hat SDA Church, Medicine Hat, AB
Receiving on Profession of Faith at College Heights SDA Church:
- Carl Cunningham and Vennassa Roper-Cunningham
Joining Churches Elsewhere:
- David Auguste to Mirror SDA Church, Mirror, AB
- Bruce and Loma Boyd to Revelstoke SDA Company, Revelstoke, BC
- Kathleen Hrenevich to Edmonton South SDA Church, Edmonton, AB
- Deon Rose to Ottawa Adventist Church, Ottawa, ON
- Michelle Villalobos to McAllen Spanish Valley Central SDA Church, McAllen, TX
COLLEGE HEIGHTS ANNUAL PRAYER CONFERENCE – OCTOBER 18–19 Join us for a powerful weekend of worship, intercession, and spiritual renewal at the College Heights Prayer Conference. Our guest speaker, Pastor Jinwook Moses Lee, will lead us as we seek God’s presence together. Sabbath Sessions: 9:00 AM | 11:30 AM | 3:00 PM. Sunday Prayer Breakfast: 9:00 AM at The Hideout. A fellowship meal will be provided on Sabbath—please bring a dish to share. Everyone is welcome! Come and be refreshed.
PROBLEM-SOLVING STYLES SEMINAR Have you ever wondered why people approach problems so differently? Join us on Sabbath, October 18, from 2:30–4:00 PM at College Heights SDA Church for an engaging seminar on problem-solving styles. Together we’ll explore four ways of thinking—Concrete, Sequential, Abstract, and Random—and learn how understanding these patterns can help us work better with one another. Please register by emailing: [email protected]
FOOD DRIVE – OCTOBER 25 It’s that time of year again! Join us for the annual Food Bank Food Drive on Saturday, October 25, at 3:00 pm. We’ll gather in the church foyer before heading out. We need both drivers and walkers to help collect bags of food from our community. Mark your calendars and be part of this wonderful opportunity to bless others and make a difference!
GET READY FOR FALL FEST! Join us on October 30 from 6:30–8:30 PM at the CHCS Gym for an evening packed with fun, prizes, and sweet treats. Try our exciting new games and delicious food (tickets available), plus enjoy plenty of free activities for all ages. Don’t miss the event of the season—bring your family and friends and celebrate fall with us!
THIS MONTH IS A PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH Grab some cards in the foyer and write a note of love, encouragement and affirmation for our pastors. The card collection box will be out until October25.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Rebecca Emerson who is celebrating today! Looking ahead to next week, we also want to wish a very happy birthday to Nancy Foreman, Rachel McQueen, and Jason Irish. May God bless each of you with happiness, good health, and His guidance throughout the coming year!
AS YOU SIT AROUND THE TABLE THIS THANKSGIVING, practice gratitude from the heart. Did you know that you take about 8 million breaths per year, based on 15–16 breaths per minute? Your arms can hold someone you love. Your feet can take you up a mountain, or a ski hill, as we are climbing today. Take a minute to marvel at the finely tuned machinery of your body, and thank God for the steps you take every day to keep it safe and healthy. “The past is history, but today is a gift”… that is why it is called the “present.” Be thankful for the gift of time you can spend with your family and friends. Count your blessings—name them one by one. (Psalm 103:1–5) ~ Your Health Ministry Team
HEALTH, HEALING & HOPE SEMINAR Join us for a weekend of “Health, Healing & Hope” with Dr. Chidi Ngwaba, November 20–22, 2025, at College Heights SDA Church. Visit our website www.chsda.ca to learn more.
WITH SADNESS we announce the passing of Judy Toop, on October 1 in Calgary. A graveside service will be held in Ontario at a later date. We ask that you keep her family and friends in your prayers at this difficult time.
ARE YOU 50 OR OLDER? Join us for SAGE Winter Retreat March 9 –12, 2026 Join us at The Willow Inn, Wetaskiwin, AB for cozy fellowship, fun, and memories that last a lifetime! Commit by Nov 27, 2025 For More Info email: [email protected]
RIGHTNOW MEDIA We’re excited to share that CHSDA church provides all leaders and church members with free access to RightNow Media—an amazing library of Bible studies, devotionals, and Christian resources. Whether you’re seeking to grow deeper in your walk with God, strengthen your family, or find materials to support your ministry, this tool is here to bless you. To receive your personal access link, simply email at [email protected].
PAA IS HIRING: We are looking for an additional Office Manager/Educational Assistant. This is a full-time position with the opportunity to extend beyond the current school year. This position requires individuals that are quick learners, self-directed, independent and able to adapt to a fast paced environment. For more information please visit our website at www.paa.ca/available-positions
WOODLANDS FAMILY FUN FUNRAISING NIGHT Everyone is invited to an evening of fellowship and fun at Woodlands School on Saturday, November 16, from 4:00–8:00 pm. Enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner ($5 for kids / $10 for adults), take part in a silent auction, bid on sweet treats in the live dessert auction, and join in games and crafts for the whole family. Woodlands School, 34 Centre St, Ponoka, AB T4J 1R6.
ASSISTED HEARING TEST CONTINUES The Audio Department is continuing to test a new Assisted Hearing system for use with your phone and Bluetooth devices (headset, earbuds, or hearing aids). To try it out, connect to the CHSDAAudio Wi-Fi and use the ListenWIFI app. Questions or feedback? Please see Larry Murrin or contact us at [email protected].
Every day, I sit with God in one verse and write the thoughts that come to mind.
Here is what I wrote for John 6:10: “Jesus said, ‘Have the people sit down.’ There was plenty of grass in that place, and they sat down (about five thousand men were there).” Jesus did not answer Andrew’s question with words but with action. Andrew asked, “How far will such a meager amount of food go among so many people?” Jesus said nothing to Andrew specifically in response to his question. He told all the disciples to get the people to sit down. Sometimes I ask You a question and it seems You are not answering me. I need to assume You are answering me, and if I had more spiritual sensitivity I might see it—or I might not see it—and I still need to trust that You are good and faithful.
Jesus, on the cross You asked the question, “My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?” (Mark 15:34). You couldn’t see God’s answer, and yet You continued to trust that God is good and faithful: “Jesus called out with a loud voice, ‘Father, into Your hands I commit my spirit’” (Luke 23:46). You trusted Yourself into the hands of the One who seemingly had forsaken You and who had not responded to Your question.
Help me have faith like that—to turn to You, to cry out to You, and regardless of whether I am aware of any response, to continue to trust my life into Your hands, knowing You, God, are good and faithful. “According to Your love remember me, for You, Lord, are good. … All the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful” (Psalm 25:7b, 10a).
Lord, You were answering Andrew’s question with an object lesson. Step 1: Get everyone to sit down on the grass. Step 2 is tomorrow’s verse. John pointed out how small the barley loaves were and how small the fish were. Now he points out how large the crowd was—5,000 men—so in total, including women and children, it was probably about 10,000 to 20,000 people, making clear the validity of Andrew’s question.
“My darling Honey, I invite you to know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I hear you and am answering you, even when it seems I’m not. I am with you and for you. I love you.”
I love You, Lord.
~ from Pastor Honey’s heart
UPCOMING DATES
TODAY
6:50 PM – Sunset
TUESDAY
7:00 PM – Celebrate Recovery, Earliteen Room
WEDNESDAY
12:00 PM – Deadline for bulletin information
7:00 PM – Prayer Meeting: New Beginnings, Earliteen Room