Online Bulletin
Contact for Online Bulletin: If you have anything to add to the bulletin, please email carissa@willoughbychurch.com
Contact Council: If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email the council at council@willoughbychurch.com
The Willoughby Church REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP TEAM is looking for people with a passion for helping others to assist them with refugee resettlement here in Langley. For more information contact: Eleanor at elly1906@gmail.com.
White Work: A Conversation About the Antiracism Journeys of White People: Friday, April 23, 9 am (PST). Join a virtual round table discussion hosted by the CRC Office of Race Relations, The Antioch Podcast, and Calvin University. Rev. Reggie Smith and Dr. Michelle Loyd-Paige will moderate the discussion with the panelists who will highlight their thoughts on how faith has shaped their journey to Stand Against Racism, and some of the hard lessons they’ve learned along the way. Click here to register for this FREE webinar. Meet the panelists here.
Bethesda "Lend a Hand" Campaign: "Lend a hand' by joining Bethesda in its efforts to strengthen and extend valuable services to people with disabilities and their families? If you wish to support this ministry, you have three options for donating:1) mail your cheque to #105, 2975 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford, V2T 5T4, 2) go line to www.BethesdaBC.com and click on Donate, 3) feel free to drop off your donation. For more info, check out this video: Why Donate? Questions? Email life@BethesdaBC.com or phone: 604-850-6604 (locally) - toll-free at 1-866-455-2231.
Called to Mercy & Justice: Pandemic, Poverty, & Prophetic Justice lecture with Rev. Jonathon Nicolai-deKoning, May 10, 7 p.m. This lecture is sponsored by 1Life, your BC CRC bi-classical learning collective in partnership with the King's University, Event host: Pastor Joel Ringma (Terrace CRC). To register and watch a short preview video go to www.eventbrite.ca/e/1life-5-callings-lecture-series-tickets-131545420895
Save the Date - Walk for Reconciliation: May 28-30, 2021 - Join the annual walk from Fort Langley to St. Mary's Residential School in Mission, B.C. More details to follow.
Today: The new Today booklets are available at the church.
The Banner: The April edition of the Banner is available at the church! You can also access a copy online at The Banner. The annual Banner donation appeal was disrupted by COVID and may have been missed altogether. To keep the Banner community conversation going, give online now at www.theBanner.org/Donate
Do you know of a student seeking ordained ministry in the Christian Reformed Church? The Student Fund Committee of Classis BCSE provides financial support for students who have completed their undergraduate studies and have qualified for the MDiv at Calvin Seminary or a comparable institution recognized by Classis. Contact licrc.pvanhuizen@shaw.ca for an application form and funding criteria. (Deadline May 31, 2021)
GROUNDWORK: KNOW THAT GOD IS WORKING - When life has fallen apart, it can be difficult to know where or how to begin rebuilding. Join Groundwork as we study the rebuilding of Jerusalem in Ezra 1-2, Ezra 7:1-8, and Nehemiah 1:1-4 for biblical wisdom and guidance for rebuilding with confidence after life knocks us down. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Job Opportunities:
The 1Life equipping and learning collective (office located in Surrey, BC) of the Christian Reformed Churches (CRC) of BC, is seeking a part-time (6hrs/wk) organized and creative Communications and Administration Coordinator for all internal and external communications and office administration. The ideal candidate is detail-orientated, tech-savvy, with strong written and verbal communication skills. More details in the pdf below. Send resume to office@crc1life.ca
Bethesda is looking for people who can offer unique skills, life experience, and passion for supporting people with intellectual disabilities. Are you excited about our mission, vision, and values to enrich the lives of people we support? We believe everyone has a purpose and a place—let Bethesda be your place. We are hiring Support Workers in various locations including Ladner, Richmond, Surrey & Chilliwack. To view job descriptions and to apply at Bethesda, visit: https://bethesdabc.com/careers/