Online Bulletin
March Special Offering: The Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a partnership of 15 church-based agencies, including World Renew, working together to end global hunger. They provide emergency food assistance during natural disasters, conflicts, and humanitarian crises as well as pursue long-term solutions to end world hunger by supporting families' efforts to produce their own food. Canadian Foodgrains Bank supports World Renew by collecting grain and cash donations, provides funds and expert advice on projects, and supports World Renew in the purchasing and distribution of food aid.
You can give through the Tithely app or by cash or cheque. Please indicate CFGB on the memo line of your cheque or envelope to indicate the designation of your funds. You can give at any time during the month. Global Affairs Canada continues to match donations up to 4:1.
"Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help. Then your salvation will come like the dawn, and your wounds will quickly heal. Your godliness will lead you forward, and the glory of the Lord will protect you from behind." (Isaiah 58: 7 - 8)
Church Family: Please keep Henry & Barb DeJong in your prayers, as well as all the Dejong family as they grieve the loss of Grace DeJong a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be greatly missed.
The Messy Reformation: We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Former Pastor Ed Gerber recently did a podcast with them. Click here for Part 1 & Part 2.
Coffee Break - a Bible Study for women of all ages and stages of life and Story Hour for children, ages 3-5 continues at Langley Immanuel Church every Tuesday, pausing for Spring Break March 15 & 22. Nursery care is available for the little ones. We are beginning a new study from Gospel In Life - “Praying with the Psalms”. Please join us. Our doors will be open at 9:15 A.M. For more details please connect with Elsa at coffeebreak@licrc.ca or Denise at coffeebreak@willoughby.com
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 and Rev. Liz Testa. Register now: tinyurl.com/BGCTstudy
Navigating Refugee Support Discerningly - Monday, March 21, 7:00-8:30PM - Direct your congregation’s refugee support discerningly by learning more of the Biblical WHY of refugee support paired with on-the-ground HOW in order to help you more confidently discern WHO. Dena Nicolai (Refugee Support Mobilizer/World Renew Program Associate for Refugee Sponsorship & Resettlement) along with Brian Woudstra (Refugee Support, Fleetwood CRC) and other local support team members will be presenting in this panel discussion. Register here: https://bit.ly/3gZcnu1
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
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.
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Today Devotion Books: The Today booklets are available at the church.
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