The Church at Study 9:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m MORNING DEVOTIONAL George Stonecypher 9:30 a.m. SS CLASSES

The Elect

10:30 a.m. PRAISE SERVICE 10:40 a.m. EDUCATION & INSPIRATION

10:55 a.m. CHURCH LIFE

The Church at Worship 11:00 a.m.

CALL TO WORSHIP Susan Neumann

MUSICAL CALL TO WORSHIP Invocation

OPENING HYMN “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” No. 130

PASTORAL PRAYER Jeff Allison

TITHE AND OFFERING Local Church Budget

PROGRAM “The Song Heard Round The World“ See Insert

CLOSING HYMN “Go, Tell it on the Mountain” No. 121

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

Worship Song Leader: Grace Trconic Worship Pianist: Holly Norhton Worship Organist: Duarte Silva

WELCOME “Jesus. Best. Gift. Ever.”

PASSED AWAY – Ian Benjamin passed away this last week. His graveside service was yesterday, Friday, December 15. Please keep his family in your prayers. CONTACT INFO – Would Diedra Black contact the church office. Thank you. HEAVEN BOUND - Heaven Bound would like to thank all who came to the "It Won't Be Long,” vespers concert. Special thank you to Pastor Felix, Pastor Ghena, Beatrice Girleanu, and Ken Elkow for their help and support. SOUP & SALVATION – This ministry starts right after church with a potluck of soup and sandwiches. Training will take place from 1:30 - 2:00 pm, followed by visiting homes from 2:00-3:30 pm. The ministry will be: TODAY, Jan. 13, 27, Feb. 10, 17, 24 and Mar. 10, 17, and 24th. ABC BOOKMOBILE - The ABC will be here on Dec. 20 and 21 (Wednesday and Thursday), different then their regular days. The times will be the same, 12 - 8 pm the first day, and 11 - 5 pm the second day. THANK YOU – I wish to express, on behalf of the Chudey family, my gratitude to our wonderful church family for everything that was done to help us through the difficult loss of my mom. We were so grateful for the loving care of our pas-tors, and church members. The luncheon not only tasted great but the room was beautifully set up with special touches. Mom would have loved it. I will always remember how you rallied around to see to our needs. Linda Chudey MUSTARD SEED DONATIONS – Some new items needed are: warm hat/toque, warm gloves, socks, and hygiene items: toothbrushes, soap, toothpaste deodor-ant etc. If you can donate, please drop off items to the Junior Sabbath School Class.

ChurchBudgetDecNovYTD(Oct)Building Budgeted…………………20,385……………20,385……….…203,850Fund Received………………….11,838..……..……18,169…………..203,4347,012 Note:Tithemoneydoesnotfundthe$20,385neededeachmonthtooperate thelocalchurchanditsministries.

Donors, Please Note: If donations received for a particular fund or project exceed those needed, Calgary Central Church Board reserves the right to re-allocate excess funds to other similar projects or to where most needed without further notice to the donor.

*As we direct our focus to God in worship, please reduce the noise and amount of foot traffic in and out of the sanctuary. We celebrate the sociability of our church but also ask that you hold your conversations until after the service. Our hope is to offer an environment with no distractions where you and your

neighbours can be fully available for the blessing God has for you today.

Membership Transfers First Reading

From Calgary Central: Keli Stacy to Airdrie SDA Church, Airdrie AB Kathy Gummo (Bondett) to Vernon SDA Church, Vernon BC

Nominating Committee Report First Reading

Platform Support: Trista Detchev Church Board: Antonio Arjona, Joy Astolfi, Jerry Smith

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sabbath 16 – Soup & Salvation, 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Sabbath 16 – Adventurer Christmas Party Sabbath 16 – Vespers: Pastor Adam Bially, 5 pm Sunday 17 – Community Christmas Concert, 6 pm Wednesday 20 – Kids’ Discipleship Club - 5:30 pm Wednesday 20 – ABC Bookmobile, 12 pm - 8 pm Thursday 21 – ABC Bookmobile, 11 am - 5 pm Sabbath 23 – Worship Speaker: Pastor Adam Bially

Weekly Meetings

Tuesdays: 7:00 pm – DivorceCare Wednesdays: 5:30 pm – Kids’ Discipleship Club

Wednesdays: 7:00 pm – Prayer Meeting Fridays: 6:00 pm – Children’s Choir(will resume Jan.12) Fridays: 6:00 pm – Juniors Bible Study Fridays: 7:00 pm – Adult Choir(will resume Jan.5) Fridays: 7:00 pm – Youth Bible Study

COMING UP:

Dec. 25 – Christmas Day - Office Closed Dec. 26 – Boxing Day - Office Closed Dec. 31 – New Years Celebration (Insert in your bulletin)

SUNSET Today ~ 4:29 pm Next Week ~ 4:32 pm

Next Week: Elder: Sean Beauchesne Platform Support: Naomi Mwenya Worship Co-ordinator: Lillian King Greeters: Cheryl & Michelle Deacon: Roman Vassilev Audio: Ken Elkow Offering: Local Conference Advance

Calgary Central Seventh-day Adventist

ChurchSabbath, December 16, 2017

Address: 1920 - 13 Avenue N.W. Calgary, AB, T2N 1L3 Phone: 403-289-0196 Fax: 403-282-6955 Email: centralchurch@shaw.ca Website: https://www.calgarycentraladventist.ca Office Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Thursday Senior Pastor: Ghena Girleanu Associates: Felix Richter, Adam Bially

Wish List: Kleenex Packs

YoYo’sBooks

Pencil CrayonsDolls: Baby Dolls, Barbie Dolls

Jump ropesFace Cloths

Hair AccessoriesChildren’s shampoo

Baby WashBalls

Puzzles: Jigsaw, Sudoku, Find-a-wordToys, Toys, and more TOYS!

Fabric: 100% Cotton for making the quiltsPlease remember Bags of Love when downsizing or

culling your fabric stash!

Thank you so much to those precious ones who have volunteered to make bags!!!

Thank you for your donations!

Wish List: Kleenex Packs

YoYo’sBooks

Pencil CrayonsDolls: Baby Dolls, Barbie Dolls

Jump ropesFace Cloths

Hair AccessoriesChildren’s shampoo

Baby WashBalls

Puzzles: Jigsaw, Sudoku, Find-a-wordToys, Toys, and more TOYS!

Fabric: 100% Cotton for making the quiltsPlease remember Bags of Love when downsizing or

culling your fabric stash!

Thank you so much to those precious ones who have volunteered to make bags!!!

Thank you for your donations!

2017 DONATION RECEIPTS – Important information

Canada Revenue Agency’s rule for 2017 donations:

The date of donation is the date the gift is actually received by the charity. However, when a charity receives a donation by mail, the Canada Revenue Agency considers the date of donation to be the date of the postmark on the envelope. The charity should keep the stamped envelope as part of its books and records.

Failure to comply with CRA rules could result in penalties to both the church and the donor. Please remember the following requirements for your 2016 donations – call Charlene at 403-606-6803 if you have questions:

x The last Sabbath for turning in tithes and offerings via the offering

collection is Dec 30. Anything turned in via the offering after Dec 30

will be for 2018, even if your cheque is dated Dec 30 or 31.

x You may donate using Online Giving up to midnight on Dec 31. x You may mail your donation up until midnight on Dec 31. Ask the

postal clerk to postmark your envelope to prove when you mailed it.

Please notify the office to expect your mailed donation.

x You may hand your donation in at the church office before Dec 31 – ask Melanie to write the date received on your envelope and initial it, as proof of when it was received by the church. (Note that the office will be closed from Dec 22-26.)

x Do not drop off your donation in the mailbox outside the church door,

or slide it under the office door or leave it in the treasurer’s mailbox.

Such donations will be for 2018.

x Ensure sufficient funds in your bank account to cover your cheque. NSF cheques won’t be included in your 2017 donation receipt.

x Donations are receipted according to the name on the cheque or credit

card. Please ensure that the name on your offering envelope matches

it.

2017 DONATION RECEIPTS – Important information

Canada Revenue Agency’s rule for 2017 donations:

The date of donation is the date the gift is actually received by the charity. However, when a charity receives a donation by mail, the Canada Revenue Agency considers the date of donation to be the date of the postmark on the envelope. The charity should keep the stamped envelope as part of its books and records.

Failure to comply with CRA rules could result in penalties to both the church and the donor. Please remember the following requirements for your 2017 donations – call Charlene at 403-606-6803 if you have questions:

x The last Sabbath for turning in tithes and offerings via the offering

collection is Dec 30. Anything turned in via the offering after Dec 30

will be for 2018, even if your cheque is dated Dec 30 or 31.

x You may donate using Online Giving up to midnight on Dec 31. x You may mail your donation up until midnight on Dec 31. Ask the

postal clerk to postmark your envelope to prove when you mailed it.

Please notify the office to expect your mailed donation.

x You may hand your donation in at the church office before Dec 31 – ask Melanie to write the date received on your envelope and initial it, as proof of when it was received by the church. (Note that the office will be closed from Dec 22-26.)

x Do not drop off your donation in the mailbox outside the church door,

or slide it under the office door or leave it in the treasurer’s mailbox.

Such donations will be for 2018.

x Ensure sufficient funds in your bank account to cover your cheque. NSF cheques won’t be included in your 2017 donation receipt.

x Donations are receipted according to the name on the cheque or credit

card. Please ensure that the name on your offering envelope matches

it.

Christmas Is Coming

As I was thinking about what message to write to you this Holiday Season, I came across some quotes from the inspiration of Ellen White about Christmas, and I thought that I couldn’t have said it better myself. So, here is a quote from the inspired testimony of God’s messenger: “The Review and Herald December 9, 1884” par. 1, 5, 9

"Christmas is coming," is the note that is sounded through-out our world from east to west and from north to south. With youth, those of mature age, and even the aged, it is a period of general rejoicing, of great gladness. But what is Christmas, that it should demand so much attention? This day has been made much of for centuries. It is accepted by the unbelieving world, and by the Christian world general-ly, as the day on which Christ was born.

When the world at large celebrates the day, they show no honour to Christ. They refuse to acknowledge Him as their Saviour… They show preference to the day, but none to the one for whom the day is celebrated, Jesus Christ.

As the twenty-fifth of December is observed to commemo-rate the birth of Christ… you will find it a difficult matter to pass over this period without giving it some attention. [However] It can be made to serve a very good purpose.

May you all have wisdom to make it a precious season. Let the older church members unite, heart and soul, with their children in their innocent amusement and recreation, in devising ways and means to show true respect to Jesus by bringing to Him gifts and offerings.

May God grant you the wisdom to understand the true reason for celebrating this time of the year. From our Calgary Central Church staff, we wish you all God’s Blessings this Holiday Sea-son and may God fill your life with joy, peace, and love.