Online Bulletin
Offering for weeks 3 & 4 of September:
The other special offering for September is for the Willoughby Church Benevolent Fund . The Benevolent Fund is used to support families in this congregation and in the Langley community with rent, utilities, food vouchers, Christmas hampers and Christian School tuition relief. The recent inflation in Canada caused by global supply chain disruptions, an increase in demand for items that weren't available during the pandemic, and widespread droughts affecting agriculture output. Have seen a significant increase in food, rent and gas costs resulting in more requests for assistance. Please consider giving generously to this church fund, to help support our community.
You are invited to donate through the offering plate or click here to give through Tithley (Benevolence-Deacons-Willoughby Church)
* The Deacons now do two Special Offerings per month, ReFrame Ministries will run for the first two weeks, with Willoughby Church Benevolent Fund for weeks 3&4. You are invited to give to either or both offerings as they will both be available on tithe.ly for the whole month of September! *
Men's Bible Study: Would you be interested in joining a Men's bible study here at Willoughby?? Jake Lieuwen, is looking for any interest in starting a Men's bible study group in September, if you would like to join reach out to Jake and let him know!!! Contact Jake at, lieuwen@telus.net, or you can email Tamara at tamara@willoughbychurch.com as well.
Women's Connect Social: On Saturday, September 14th at 10:00am!! Come and join us for a morning of fun. We have a guest speaker from Fraser Valley Gleaners who will talk about this amazing charity. In addition we will be making a dehydrated soup mix to enjoy at home! This a free event but we will have a donation box and all proceeds will go to the work of the Gleaners. Sign-up sheets will be available in the lobby after the service! Please bring a friend! Hope to see you all there!!! Any questions please call Kim Purdy kim.purdy@outlook.com (604) 928-0307 or Nancy Ryvers nancyryvers@gmail.com (604) 418-4409
Blood Donor Clinic: We will be hosting another Blood Donor Clinic on Thursday, September 19th starting at 11am. If you are able, please join in saving lives together by donating blood. Appointments are necessary and can be booked at blood.ca
Seniors: The new season is starting again and for our first meeting on Thursday, September 19 at 10:00am, we are planning a BBQ and games to play on the front lawn of our church, bring your lawn chair!!! Mark your calendars, plan to attend and please invite a friend, anyone is welcome to join. Hope to see you all there!!!!
Church Choir: Are you interested in joining a choir here at Willoughby?? Mark Yang is looking for members to join a choir here at the church to preform during the Christmas Season! If you are interested there will be a sign up sheet in the lobby after the service.
Child Abuse Prevention Workshop – For all Willoughby CRC Child & Youth Ministry Leaders, Volunteers & Interested Participants. When? Thursday Sept 26, 7- 9:15pm. Where? Willoughby CRC to REGISTER: Please email Christian, at Christian@willoughbychurch.com. This interactive workshop equips/supports churches & leaders for their ministry roles and responsibility to provide safe ministry environments.The training fulfills insurance requirements for providing the necessary abuse prevention & response training for all Child & Youth Ministry leaders who work/volunteer with minors (under 19 years of age) and vulnerable adults. It takes a WHOLE CHURCH to be a SAFE CHURCH. All leaders need to engage in this workshop/training that supports and equips them for their roles as leaders and creating safe and informed church ministries. EVERYONE is welcome to attend. PRESENTED by Faye Martin - Abuse Prevention & Response Coordinator: Contact: 604-850-5137 Faye@bcsafechurch.com www.bcsafechurch.com
NLCC is hosting Family Life Canada’s popular one-day “Together For Good” Marriage Workshop with Neil & Sharol Josephson on Saturday, September 28, from 9 am – 4 pm at their Walnut Grove Campus. This event is open to anyone, it's a great resource that equips couples to pursue a loving marriage that goes the distance. The material is designed to be accessible to anyone, whether they profess a Christian faith or not. For more information click here, and to register click here.
Health & Wellness Fair - Friday, Oct 4 | 8:30am - 3pm The Oasis Auditorium, Elim Village Fleetwood
9008 - 158 Street, Surrey, BC. Join us for Elim's 2024 annual Health & Wellness Fair! The theme is Healthy Aging: Nurturing the Garden Within and this day-long event is packed with exciting content: * Keynote Speaker: Terry Small, The Brain Guy & Guest Speakers: Dr. Robyn Land, ND & Marian Heemskerk a Special Concert: Judah Rodway. Community time over a buffet lunch - Attendees will receive a gift bag! This event is open to all (residents, family members, staff, those part of the broader seniors living community, and those interested in joining our community one day). Tickets are on sale now! Call now to purchase your ticket, or visit our Main Administration at Elim Village Fleetwood, Monday - Friday (9am - 4pm) at 9025 - 160 Street, Surrey, to buy one in person. Ticket Cost: $20 - Includes event, buffet lunch, coffee/tea, snacks, prizes, concert, Exhibitor Fair, and a gift bag! Questions? Email events@elimvillage.com or call 604-583-3546. Ticket purchase deadline is September 24, 2024.
A Rocha: Harvest Celebration - Saturday, October 5 from 12 - 4pm, $10/adult, $5/child. It's almost time for our Annual Harvest Celebration! Come celebrate the abundance of the harvest and the goodness of creation with A Rocha this fall! Join us for all the festivities: food trucks, live music, fresh squash, kids’ activities, lawn dancing, raptor friends, apple cider pressing, hay rides, and more! Tickets are available for purchase in advance online, or on the day of at the entrance. For more information & tickets, click here!
1Life 2024-2025 Bible Reading Cohorts - Ready to get involved with God through the pages of the Old Testament? To bring a cohort to your church or join one on-line or in-person, go to: crc1life.ca. Let purposeful, passionate, contextual Bible reading deepen your friendship with God and others this year.
Hearts Exchanged Learning Cohort, September -May: This 8-month cohort modeled on a transforming journey of reconciliation equips participants to build respectful, neighbourly relationships with Indigenous communities. Contact facilitator Liz Tolkamp- liz@crc1life.ca- for more information or to sign up. Maximum 8 participants. Meeting monthly on a Wednesday, from September to May at the 1Life learning hub (Fleetwood CRC).
RESTORATIVE CONGREGATIONS: Learning How to Grow Restorative Churches: Over two Saturdays, Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, you will explore a relational framework and explicit practices that help to build, sustain, and heal relationships. You will learn and practice how to facilitate circles and learn how to implement restorative practices in your community. After this training, participants will have the tools they need to support the implementation of restorative practice in their congregations. Some of the topics covered are: what does it mean to be a restorative church? how to facilitate circles, and the different types of circles. This training will introduce participants to a framework & vision for being and becoming a restorative congregation. Click here to register For more information contact Liz liztolkamp@gmail.com or Anthony at anthoniej@hotmail.com
Would your school or Sunday School class be interested in making cards for this year’s Christmas at Sea gifts? Seafarers so appreciate the cards! Ministry to Seafarers aims to put a card with a personal note in as many gifts as possible. If you are interested, contact Gary Roosma by email (crcvanportchaplain@gmail.com) for more information. It's a great way to introduce students to this ministry, and to get them involved.
WCRC Library: Did you know Willoughby Church has a library? Find the 'Willoughby Faith Formation Library' through the offices or look online on our website! Whether you are looking for a devotional or a book on reflection, there are books available for all ages. This resource is open during office hours and after the Sunday service. For inquiries, email Natalie at natalie@willoughbychurch.com.
Mark your calendars! Coffee Break A Bible Study for women of all ages and stages of life. With Story Hour and nursery care for children, ages 0-5, is ready to begin a new season! We are inviting YOU to come to our fellowship, refreshments and Registration morning at Langley Immanuel Church (21713-50 Avenue, Langley) On Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Doors open at 9:15 a.m. Questions? Email Elsa at CoffeeBreak@licrc.ca We are beginning our study this season with a book, Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin: How to STUDY the BIBLE with both OUR HEARTS and OUR MINDS. We look forward to meeting with YOU!
Are you a Deacon? - Then there is training and support for you! Being a deacon is an exciting opportunity to lead church members to share Christ’s love and mercy with those both inside and outside of their church walls. Since 2001, Diaconal Ministries Canada has provided relevant and practical training and resources to deacons to support them in their role. Through the generous support of Canadian CRC churches, Diaconal Ministries offers a network of Diaconal Coaches and regional staff, as well as our NewGround Program (formerly Operation Manna) which helps churches love their communities. Visit our website and contact us today - www.diaconalministries.com. We are here to help!
We're excited to invite you to "Listen Up!" workshop, an event that Telecare Crisis & Caring Line has proudly offered for over seven years. Join us on September 28, 2024, for an engaging morning dedicated to the skill of active empathetic listening. Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Location: Columbia Bible College, Abbotsford (Clearwood Room, Student Centre), Cost: $25 (includes continental breakfast and materials). Join us and elevate your impact in your community and the lives of those you help. Click here to register!!!
World Renew Malawi and Zambia Discovery Tour - Two countries, one trip! Embark on a journey across Southern Africa from November 8-18, 2024 as World Renew unveils the inspiring work in both Malawi and Zambia. This exclusive opportunity invites you to immerse yourself in the rich cultures and breathtaking landscapes of these nations while witnessing the transformative impact of World Renew's initiatives. Delve into the heart of our programs, build connections with our dedicated partners, and experience firsthand the profound change taking root in these communities, by the power of God. For more information and for registration, visit: https://bit.ly/mztour2024
1Life September Newsletter: 1Life exists to curate a curriculum of resources that equips individuals and congregations to become increasingly whole-hearted, vibrant communities of Christian worship, discipline & mission. Click here for the September 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:
Prayer/Spiritual Disciplines: Sharing the Learning When classes, pastors, and members share what they’ve learned about prayer, church growth, and life, everyone wins.
The Network: The Way of Jesus How can we follow the Light in everyday life?
Every Generation: Engaging Young Adults in New Ways Over the next few weeks Resonate will share stories of how God is working in and through young adults in the CRC.
Groundwork: Understanding God's Judgment - Judgment and consequences can feel unfair and mean. Join our Groundwork conversation as we study Ezekiel 14 and 22 to better understand God’s judgment: where it comes from, what it means, why it’s necessary, and why it’s also a source of grace. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - We all do things that are wrong and not pleasing to God. Paul writes in Romans 3:23 that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (NIV). When we do wrong, people get hurt by our actions, words, and even the things we should do but don’t. How have your actions brought others harm? To whom do you need to say you are sorry this week? Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Job Posting:
Job Opening: Training & DEIB Manager - Develop and implement a learning and development program for all denominational staff with key emphasis on enhanced skills, knowledge and overall professional development. A variety of formats or methods will be leveraged including utilizing the Learning Management System platform. Apply by September 13 at crcna.pinpointhq.com
The Banner: The September 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 donating. 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