Online Bulletin

Building Blocks of Faith: What do we need in order to grow our faith, both personally and communally? Join Robert (Calvin University)  and Laura Keeley (Faith Formation Ministries) in a conversation about the four simple yet important spiritual needs that children, teens, and adults all share. Understanding these four needs can have a life-changing impact on ALL your church’s ministries. Saturday, January 22, 9:30 – 11:00 am. Hosted by 1Life, the BC CRC ministry collective. Click Eventbrite to register. 

Climate Witness Discussion: Join the Climate Witness Project and Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, Tuesday, January 18, 4:00 – 5:30 pm for a free on-line discussion of her new book Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World. At a time when it's so easy to despair about the current state and possible fate of our planet, our creatures, and our communities, Katharine Hayhoe invites us to get up off the mat and take a step forward with conviction for the present and hope for the future.  Register at Eventbrite 

Congratulations: Matthew & Heather Feenstra they have been blessed with a healthy baby boy born on January 13, 2022.  

Women's Bible Study: The Women's bible study group will be meeting again on January 19th at 9:30am here at Willoughby.  If you are interested or need more information, please contact Grace Groot. 

Invitation for Seniors: We welcome all Seniors to join us for a wonderful organ concert of familiar melodies by Ted Purdy on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 10 am at Willoughby Church. Please remember to wear a mask and observe all protocols to be safe. We hope to see you all here!

Groundwork: You Belong. Be Rooted in Christ’s Love - Keeping up faith can be hard when life’s circumstances are difficult. Join Groundwork as we study Ephesians 3 to hear the Apostle Paul’s assurance that we belong in God’s family, that his promises are, indeed, for us, and be blessed by his prayer for the Holy Spirit to root us in Christ’s love. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.

Faith Practice Reflection Tip - Reflection and Discussion Starter—the Practice of Engaging Scripture: Read Isaiah 55:10-11 and ponder or discuss the following questions. The verses right before this passage are about forgiveness of sins, and the verses right after are about the joy of having the curse of sin lifted. How does this passage give you hope, both for your own life and for the world? In what ways have you felt God’s Word helping you and those around you “bud and flourish”? (For more on faith practices from Faith Formation Ministries, visit bit.ly/FaithPracticesProject)

Please Pray - On Saturday, January 29, 2022, delegates, the Canada CRCNA staff, and Canada Corp members will gather online to converse together about how we can grow deeper into God’s mission in our Canadian context. The primary hope is that we might emerge from this Canadian Catalytic Conversation with some clarity on what structure might help CRCNA ministry in Canada flourish.  Each Classis has been invited to designate 4 delegates to participate in this Canada-wide event. Please pray for our denominational staff, board members, organizing team, classes, and churches as together we seek God's guidance for the CRCNA within its Canadian context.

Sunday Song Selection:

Diaconal Coaches Needed - Diaconal Coaches are one of our most valuable resources to inspire and equip deacons across Canada. We are currently looking for a few coaches to add to our amazing team, specifically in British Columbia (Northern BC & the Okanagan region); Calgary, AB; Southern Ontario (Chatham & Sarnia region); and Eastern Ontario (Classis Quinte/Kingston area). A Diaconal Coach serves as an equipper and encourager for local diaconates. Coaches do this by holding workshops and training events, by providing relevant resources, and by connecting deacons and churches to local organizations. Coaches receive training and support as well as a modest salary and an expense budget. Want to learn more? Email dmc@crcna.org or visit our website for more information: diaconalministries.com/diaconalcoaches.

The Banner: The January edition of the Banner is now available at the church. You can also access a copy online at The Banner.  To support the Banner's ongoing journalistic ministry, consider making a donation.  www.theBanner.org/Donate

Today Devotion Books: The Today booklets are available at the church.

Contact for Online Bulletin: If you have anything to add to the bulletin, please email info@willoughbychurch.com 

Contact Council: If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email the council at council@willoughbychurch.com

Job Opportunities:

Now Hiring: RESOURCE MANAGER – STAFFED RESIDENTIAL & COMMUNITY INCLUSION (ABBOTSFORD, BC) – Bethesda. As Resource Manager for a community inclusion day service and a staffed home, you will join a team where the staff, families and people receiving services have a culture of supporting, celebrating, and enriching the interconnectedness of our communities. Your job is to develop person-centred care and inclusion opportunities for the people who participate in our services. You will create a workplace that supports and empowers staff to love and support these people and their families, and you will maintain administration systems to ensure effective and accountable operations. This is a temporary full-time position covering for a maternity leave beginning February 2022. Competitive salary: $59,945 - $65,062. It is ideal for experienced leaders who have worked directly with people who have disabilities. Interested applicants may apply online at https://bethesdabc.com/careers/ or submit a resume, cover letter, and references to the chief human resources officer via email (Careers@BethesdaBC.com) or mail to 2775 Emerson Street, Abbotsford BC V2T 4H8. Applicants should reference posting #824. Deadline to apply is January 21, 2022. For the full job description, please visit Bethesda’s website.