Online Bulletin
Focus on the Cross - Lent is a season to focus on the hope of Jesus Christ. Receive a free Today devotional email series to help you refresh, refocus, and renew your faith during Lent. Or download the ebook! Subscribe at todaydevotional.com/lent.
Online Bible Study - Building God's Church Together - “Building God’s Church Together” is an online Bible study that explores God's vision for men and women serving the church together. It involves 7 self-guided sessions and 5 scheduled virtual discussion groups every Wednesday during Lent (March 9-April 6) to cultivate deeper understanding. This series will be hosted by Rev. Elaine May (CRC) and Rev. Liz Testa (RCA). Register now: tinyurl.com/BGCTstudy
Do Justice - Office of Social Justice: Dena Nicolai, chaplain and refugee support mobilizer with the Christian Reformed Churches of British Columbia, shares the simple starting place for much of her engagement with people who have been refugees: joining them for a cup of coffee and saying “tell me how you’re doing.” Click here to listen to the podcast.
Lent Challenge - Join the Climate Witness Project for a Lent Challenge! Each week focus on one area of action along with a reflection. We want to live out our faith by investing in the flourishing of God’s creation - join us on the journey! crcna.org/climate-witness-project/energy-stewardship/lent-creation-challenge
The CRC and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission: An online workshop, Saturday, March 5, 2022, @ 8:00 am (PST) presented by Priya Andrade, the interim Canadian Justice and Reconciliation Mobilizer for Indigenous Ministry in the CRCNA. Priya will focus on CRC engagement in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action in Canada by repenting and lamenting its role in the cultural violence committed towards Indigenous Peoples. Registration is required: click here to sign up.
Biblical Study Tour: Paul’s Missionary Journeys in Turkey & the Seven Churches of Revelation (May 23 – June 4, 2022): Travel to ancient sites in Turkey connected with Paul’s First, Second and Third Missionary Journeys, and also the seven churches of Revelation. Added to these magnificent biblical sites is a visit to the spectacular region of Cappadocia. Contact Dr. Jeff Weima, Professor at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading biblical scholar, at weimje@calvinseminary.edu or 616-328-3110.
Launch of Thriving Essentials - Thriving Essentials is a new course for elders, deacons, church staff, and any volunteer ministry leader. These four, one-hour sessions are offered on Zoom and cover key ideas about mission, discipleship, discernment, and leadership. New groups start every month. Learn more and register now at crcna.org/thrive
Here are the current song selections for this Sunday's service, please feel free to familiarize yourself with the music ahead of time by clicking on each song below. * Please note that adjustments may be made prior to Sunday morning.
The Banner: The February 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
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Today Devotion Books: The Today booklets are available at the church.
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