Online Bulletin
July Special Offering: The special offering for this month is for Campus Re/Formed Okanagan. This ministry is led by Chaplain Rev. Dr. Todd Statham at UBC Okanagan and seeks to equip and encourage students, staff, and faculty to be lifelong disciples of Jesus. Chaplains are supportive listeners who are on campus to support campus well-being and encourage students, faculty, and staff on their spiritual journey. Dr. Statham is an ordained CRC pastor and has been serving as campus pastor since 2016 and will be leading worship here at Willoughby on July 2, 2023.
Willy Betts Funeral: The Funeral for Willy Betts will be on Monday, July 3rd at 11:00am here at Willoughby Church.
Kid's Summer Camp: Join us for our kids’ drop-in summer camp, Thursday mornings only, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm, July 13 – Aug 10, for kids ages 4 through Grade 5. Feel free to bring a friend! Our summer camp is filled with activities that will help your child explore what it means to have compassion for themselves, for others, and for the world. Using Psalm 104, participants will learn how God provides for his world, what all living things need to live – shelter, food, water, air, and community – and how they can participate in caring for God’s creation. This summer camp is free, but pre-registration is desired, visit our website to sign up!
Welcome: There’s a new face around the office! We are excited to have Natalie Storteboom join us for the summer. Her main tasks will be to assist with coordinating our summer kids’ camp and organizing the Faith Formation resource library. Natalie is a member here at Willoughby Church. She is involved in Sunday morning worship playing keys and is a regular participant in youth group. Join us in welcoming Natalie!
Garden Sharing Table: This is the time of year when home vegetable gardens are beginning to produce vegetables ready for picking. Many of us tend gardens that produce more than we can eat ourselves. If you have extras, you are invited to bring them on Sundays to our Garden Sharing Table located in the front hallway of the church. We will continue the sharing table through the summer months.
Faith & Family Night: Willoughby Church has been invited to particpate in the Faith & Family night at the Langley Events Centre with the Vancouver Bandits Basketball Team on Friday, July 14th at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm and there will be a half time sock toss, post game faith based player Q/A, as well as a mini concert series. Tickets are $15.00 or $12.50 if we have a group of 20 or more! If you are interested in attending, please email Tamara Wevers by at tamara@willoughbychurch.com to sign up.
Meal Hosting: The Young Adults have made their schedule for the next few months and would love to continue the tradition of having their dinner and devotions at church members households. If you would like to host (or re-host) the young adults on a Monday during the summer, please reach out to Jilise or email youngadults@willoughbychurch.com.
Blood Donor Clinic: We will be hosting a Blood Donor Clinic on Tuesday, July 4th starting at 1pm. If you are able, please join in saving lives together by donating blood. Appointments are necessary and can be booked at blood.ca.
Langley Food Bank Donations: The Deacons have set up a permanent basket in the lobby for Food Bank Donations, you can bring in canned goods, personal items, baby items or dry goods at anytime the church office is open or on Sunday mornings. Thanks for continuing to support this great cause!
Church Benches: We still have a few church benches available!! If you are interested in one or more of the extra benches, please reach out to Tamara at tamara@willoughbychurch.com for your request!
Volunteers Needed: Do you want to serve?? We need volunteers for all areas of the church. If you are interested in being involved in any way including on tech teams, greeting, or in hospitality. Please see Tamara or email tamara@willoughbychurch.com, thanks!!
Healing Hearts Transforming Nations Retreat - Register Today! - Sunday, July 30 - Thursday, August 3 This three-day workshop on Bowen Island aims to equip Christian leaders to be agents of healing and reconciliation. A combination of interactive teaching, group sessions, ministry times and participant interaction are used. The workshop seeks to bring healing and reconciliation to communities suffering from division and hatred. People from differing backgrounds are invited to encounter God and one another at heart level. To register CLICK HERE!
Youth Justice Project - Diaconal Ministries Canada is helping teens make a difference in their communities! Through the Youth Justice Project, we encourage youth to identify an injustice in their community and share ways they hope to address it. Approved applicants receive up to $6000 in grants, one-on-one coaching, and support from NewGround staff. Find out more on our website: https://diaconalministries.com/newground/new-ground-youth-justice-project/
1Life July Newsletter: 1Life exists to curate a curriculum of resources that equips individuals and congregations to become increasingly whole-hearted, vibrant communities of Christian worship, discipling & mission. Click here for the July newsletter.
Do Justice - Justice Prayers: Do Justice is a conversation space for justice in the Christian Reformed Church, from the Office of Social Justice. Justice Prayers is a weekly post addressing justice issues from around the world. Click here to pray and read more!
CRC NEWS:
Students Raise Money to Aid Ukrainians: A grade 3 class in Hamilton, Ont., raised nearly $5,000 to aid survivors of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Click here to read the full article.
VP for University Operations Appointed: Fred Verwoerd has been appointed vice president for university operations at Dordt University. Click here to read the full article.
CSS: What is the legacy you will leave? How long has the preparation of a Will been sitting on your to do list? Christian Stewardship Services makes it easy to get the job done right, giving you peaceof mind. Learn how CSS can help you through a personal Will & Estate Planning appointment. Schedule a personal consultation with Stewardship Consultants, HilcoDeHaan and Bill Murray, from June 26th to July 1st. For further information, please contact CSS at: hilcod@csservices.ca or 1-800-267-8890, ext. 216.
Job Postings:
Now Hiring: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) (ABBOTSFORD, BC) – Bethesda. As the CEO of Bethesda, you will have the opportunity to lead with a faith-based vision, uplifting people with diverse abilities and their families within the dynamic community living sector. We are welcoming of applicants who desire to lead a team that values communication, trust, and healthy working relationships. This position is ideal for a well-organized, mature professional who has a servant heart for leading. Full-time position. *Please note that as per current provincial health orders, all Bethesda staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19*. Interested applicants may apply by email to CEOsearch@BethesdaBC.com. Closing date: July 14, 2023. See full job description on Bethesda’s website.
Position Opening: Online Community & Content Manager - Do you enjoy equipping and connecting with people and sharing stories of God's faithfulness? The Christian Reformed Church in North America is hiring an online community and content manager, whose role will be to assist the Christian Reformed Church and its members, congregations, and agencies to connect in new ways by linking people with each other, with ministry resources, and with stories and testimonies of God’s work that transforms lives and communities worldwide. This part time position can be worked in a hybrid situation or or remotely. To learn more or apply, go to https://crcna.pinpointhq.com/
The Banner: The June 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