The Church at Study 9:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m PRAYER & MEDITATION 9:30 a.m. SS CLASSES

Lesson Study: The Wrath of Elihu 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 Dex Gittens

MUSICAL CALL TO WORSHIP Invocation

OPENING HYMN “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” No. 334

PASTORAL PRAYER Bruce Fillier

TITHE AND OFFERING Local Church Budget

SPECIAL MUSIC “Oh Holy Night” Andrew Butler

SERMON “The God of Restoration” Pastor Allan Perez

CLOSING HYMN “Under His Wings” No. 529

BENEDICTION Nick Yordanov

POSTLUDE

Worship Song Leader: Shaun Beauchesne Worship Pianist: Bruce Ruzindana

Worship Organist: Scott Yuan

*Please remember to TURN OFF your cell phone in the Sanctuary*

Welcome “Do not face the day, until you have faced God in prayer.”

THANK YOU – Church Family for the Memorial for Paul Black last Sunday.  Everything was exceptional.  Thanks to Pastor's Barber, Felix, and Ghena for their part. Also to all those involved with the music, who worked in the kitchen, in decorating, and setting up tables. Thank you also for the cards, prayers, and love shown to our family and for coming out on Grey Cup day. You are forever in our hearts. Paul would have been grateful for all that was done in his honour, as we the family are! Thank You, Reba, Chad, & Krisanna FAMILY MINISTRIES – Will screen a free movie in the auditorium TODAY Dec 3 @ 6:30 pm: Focus on the Family’s “IRREPLACEABLE”, a docu-mentary on the importance of family and the challenges facing it in society. Recommended for ages 15 +. Call Charlene, 403-606-6803 for more info. PRIMETIMERS CHRISTMAS LUNCH– Will take place on December 7, 2016 at 12:30 pm for all those 60+. Lunch will be catered and there will be a few surprises as well. Please RSVP by calling the church office at 403-289-0196 so we know how much food to prepare. COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT – Sunday, Dec 18th at 6:00 pm. Once again Calgary Central Choir will be presenting a Christmas Concert. We encourage you to attend and invite your family, friends, and neighbors. Fol-lowing the concert there will a reception in the gym with finger foods and refreshments. This is an opportunity for our members and choir to mingle with everyone as we build community relationships. If you are able to pro-vide sandwiches, vegetable or fruit trays, cookies or desserts, or if you are able to assist in kitchen, please call the church office at 403-289-0196 by Dec. 12th, so that we can ensure that we have enough food and help. Thank you. JUNIORS BIBLE STUDY – Friday night Bible Study starts January 6th(Bi-weekly study). For more information please talk to Pastor Allan Perez. YOUNG ADULTS SMALL GROUP – Will take place on Tuesday nights start-ing January 3, 2017. This will be a Biweekly study. For more information please talk with Pastor Allan Perez.

ChurchBudgetNovOctYTD(Sep)Building Budgeted…………………20,757……………20,757……………..186,812Fund Received…………………..17,839.…………..24,422…………….174,2173,237 Note:Tithemoneydoesnotfundthe$20,757neededeachmonthtooperate thelocalchurchanditsministries.

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

*Due to Allergies please refrain from wearing strong fragrances*

Nominating Committee Report First Reading

Church Board Members: Bruce Ruzindana, Joy Astolfi, Antonio Arjona

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sabbath 3 – Worship Speaker: Pastor Allan Perez Sabbath 3 – Vespers: Pastor Felix, 4:30 pm Sabbath 3 – Movie: “Irreplaceable” in Gym, 6:30 pm Sunday 4 – Quilter’s Club, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tuesday 6 – Homeschooler’s Meeting, 1:30 pm Wednesday 7 – PrimeTimers Christmas Lunch, RSVP Required Sabbath 10 – Worship Speaker: Pastor Allan Perez Sabbath 11 – Singles & Friends Christmas Fellowship Weekly Meetings

Tuesdays: 7:00 pm – DivorceCare Wednesdays: 7:00 pm – Prayer Meeting Fridays: 6:00 pm – Children’s Choir Practice, Choir Rm

Fridays: 7:00 pm – Adult Choir Practice, Sanctuary Fridays: 7:00 pm – Youth Bible Study

COMING UP:

Dec. 11 – Ladies Tea, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Dec. 17 – Worship Service : Choir Cantata Dec. 17 – Pathfinder Meeting, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Dec. 16 - Community Choir Program, 6:00 pm

SUNSET Today ~ 4:32pm Next Week ~ 4:30pm

Next Week:

Elder: Brent Wilson Platform Support: Jared Alexis Worship Co-ordinator: Dhanis Ngendahayo Deacon: Azariah Mwenya Audio: Ken Elkow Graphics: Ivan Detchev Offering: Adventist Ministries of Compassion

Central Church

of Seventh-day Adventists

Sabbath, December 3, 2016

“THE GOD OF RESTORATION” PASTOR ALLAN PEREZ

Address: 1920 - 13 Avenue N.W. Calgary, AB T2N 1L3

Phone: 403-289-0196 Fax: 403-282-6955 Email: centralchurch@shaw.ca Website: www.calgarycentraladventist.ca Office Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday – Thursday Senior Pastor: Ghena Girleanu Associates: Felix Richter Allan Pérez

Communicate with Us How can we help you?

Name _______________________________________ Address______________________________________ ________________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________ E-mail Address _______________________________

New Address is above

I/We would like a mailbox _______________________is ill at home / at

_______________________hospital Would appreciate a call from a pastor

I desire:

Bible Studies A visit

Special prayer __________________________ _________________________________________

Baptism To dedicate my child to God

Transfer Membership from (church name and address) _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________

Today’s Date: ________________________________

Return completed form to box #57 or place in offering plate.

Want to stay up to date with what's happening at church?

Calgary Central SDA will be using Remind app/text-messag-ing system to send out text-alerts for reminders or last minute changes/upcoming events that aren't in the bulletin.

To sign up, go to www.remind.com/join/yyccsda and input your cell phone number or email address. You can also text @yyccsda to the number 705-302-3468.

Note: Your phone number does not get shared and will stay masked upon signup. It is only required so you can receive messages to your phone."

We would like to communicate with ALL of our members.

How would you like to be contacted for future events, activi-ties, funerals etc that happen at the church ?

1. Email:________________________________________________

2. Home Phone:______________________________________

3. Cell #: See the above Instructions on how to set it up

Name: _________________________________________________________________________________

Please return in the offering or place in mailbox #57

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Don’t Forget!Applique Workshop

Where: Church GymDate: Sunday, December 4

Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Bring: Sewing Machine, Scissors

Material will be supplied

Registration fee

Please call Venita Elkow at 403-226-6474for more information and to register

Don’t Forget!Applique Workshop

Where: Church GymDate: Sunday, December 4

Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Bring: Sewing Machine, Scissors

Material will be supplied

Registration fee

Please call Venita Elkow at 403-226-6474for more information and to register

Ladies Christmas

Tea Nurture Committee invites

all ladies to a Christmas tea.

Please invite your neighbours and

friends as well.

Date: December 11, 2016 Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Central Auditorium

If you have any questions please call Pat Koller

#403-277-0971

Ladies Christmas

Tea Nurture Committee invites

all ladies to a Christmas tea.

Please invite your neighbours and

friends as well.

Date: December 11, 2016 Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Central Auditorium

If you have any questions please call Pat Koller

#403-277-0971

for more info. Contact:Pat Koller at 403-277-0971 OR Grace Trconic at 403-262-2001

Any help you can give would GREATLY be appreciated by all of the children and their families.

BOARD GAMES

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for more info. Contact:Pat Koller at 403-277-0971 OR Grace Trconic at 403-262-2001

Soccer Ball

Donation deadline is: December 12, 2016

Need your donations of toys, and books for

children (Kindergarten - Gr. 12) that would otherwise not

receive anything this Christmas.

Need your donations of toys, and books for

children (Kindergarten - Gr. 12) that would otherwise not receive

anything this Christmas.

Soccer Ball

Donation deadline is: December 12, 2016

Any help you can give would GREATLY be appreciated by all of the children and their families.

BOARD GAMES