Online Bulletin
Offering for weeks 3 & 4 of October:
The special offering for weeks 3&4 is for the two missionaries we support through Resonate Global Missions. Resonate serves over 40 countries to faithfully proclaim and live out the good news of Jesus around the world. They join with a diverse network of CRCNA congregations and other partners locally and globally. Resonate works to mobilize individuals and communities to participate in God’s mission and work for the spiritual and social transformation of the world.
Our congregation sponsors Naji in Egypt (Click here to read their newsletter!) and Hannah in Greece (Click here to learn more about Hannah). Naji and Hannah need our prayers, care, and support, so please give generously.
* The Deacons do two Special Offerings per month, the Langley Food Bank will run for the first two weeks, with Resonate - Naji & Hannah 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 October! *
Youth - Join us this Sunday, October 20th at 6:30pm for faith, devotion and fun!!!
Wednesday's Bible Study: This Wednesday, October 23 we will be meeting at 2:00pm in the prayer room to read and reflect on James 1:19-27. Starting the following week we will be moving the Wednesday Bible Study to Tuesdays at 10:00am!! The first Tuesday will be October 29th! All are welcome to join!!! Any questions, call or email Pat Storteboom.
Seniors: We invite all seniors to join us on Thursday October 31 at 10:00am, here at the church. We will focus on the Reformation day with some devotionals highlighting the lives of two Reformers, John Hus and John Calvin. All seniors are very much welcome to join us! Hope to see you all there!!!!
Guess Who's Coming to Lunch: We are doing another mystery lunch here at Willoughby on Sunday, November 3rd!! If you are intersted in hosting or being a guest sign up, by filling out a card after the service in the lobby!! They will be available on October 13 & 20 to pick up and hand in to Rose or Tamara by October 27, or email rose.scholtens@gmail.com and include all of the following information in your email. Name, I would like to be a HOST or GUEST, the number of members in your family, email, dietary concerns, kid friendly house, if hosting the maximum # of people, and address (please include buzzcode if in a secure building)! Guests bring dessert & hosts prepare lunch!!!
You will recieve an email prior to November 3, on the address you will be having lunch at or how many you will be hosting! Hope you all join in to build our community here at the Church and make new friends!!
Blood Donor Clinic: This month we will be hosting two Blood Donor Clinics! One on Thurday, October 17th starting at 11am and one on Tuesday, October 22nd 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 or click the link below.
Worship Conference: Coming in October to Langley Immanuel CRC: Lift Up Your Voice. You are invited to join us at a worship conference happening on Saturday October 26, 2024. You are welcome to arrive at 12:30pm and enjoy some worship alongside a few sessions with Stacey Gleddiesmith and Phil Vanderveen. The cost is $10 per person, and we hope to see you there! Details: https://www.licrc.ca/events/lift-up-your-voice-a-worship-conference/2024-10-26 Registration: https://licrc.elvanto.eu/form/5936ebd4-5fbf-43c5-89ec-cac52d77c3b8
Welcoming Our Neighbour: Building Churches we can all call Home - We will be hosting a workshop on Wednesday, October 30th at 7:00pm by Union Gospel Mission. This workshop aims to equip people to welcome others using a trauma-informed lens. We will ground our approach in the Biblical narrative surrounding the orphan, widow and foreigner. We will consider how to best care for those requiring different approaches, including those struggling with homelessness, newcomers to Canada, along with people in active addiction, mental health and accessibility challenges.
Making a Home for Refugee Claimants: Join us on Saturday, November 2, at Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church in Surrey for an event focused on creating welcoming spaces for refugee claimants. Learn about their experiences, challenges, and how you can help make a difference. Connect with like-minded individuals and organizations striving to provide support and a sense of belonging to those in need. You can learn more at this Facebook link or register (for free) on this Eventbrite page. Questions? Contact Dena Nicolai at dena@firstvan.ca.
You are all invited to attend the Community Christmas Craft & Bake Fair happening at Immanuel CRC (21713 50 Avenue Langley) on Saturday November 9, 2024. Bring your friends and family to stop on by between 10am-4pm. We have over 30 vendors coming, and we would love to see you there!
Coffee Break Bible Study, fellowship and refreshments for women of all ages, With Story Hour and nursery care for children, ages 0-5. Every Tuesday morning at Langley Immanuel Church (21713-50 Avenue, Langley) Doors open at 9:15 a.m. Need more info? Email Elsa at CoffeeBreak@licrc.ca
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
Songs, Strings & Steps presents "Celebrate Christmas!" featuring Calvin Dyck, Festive Brass, Ken Lavigne (tenor) and the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra! Don't miss out on this annual community favourite happening Dec 6th & 7th in Abbotsford at Central Heights Church. Ticket link: www.calvindyck.com/concerts If you have trouble with online ticket purchasing, please email sssevents123@gmail.com.
Missionary Update Call - Resonate Global Missions: Thank you for your prayers & financial support. We continue to see the Gospel transform lives. One of the best parts of my job is to pass along updates on the many ways the Lord uses your gifts. This is why I'm SO excited to invite you to a special, online opportunity called Ministry Amplified on October 30th from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EST. Ministry Amplified Registration Link You'll hear updates from, and be able to ask questions of, Resonate Executive Director - Kevin DeRaaf, missionaries serving in Nigeria (Sarah Aderemi), Phillipines (Charles Oh), South Africa (Tara Woodward), and Canada (Gary Timmerman). Sign-up is easy! Just click on the link above, and complete the registration form.
Ministry to Seafarers: See an update from the ministry with their Fall Newsletter!!! & 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.
Paul’s Missionary Journeys in Turkey & the Seven Churches of Revelation (May 27 - June 8, 2025): Visit ancient sites connected with Paul’s First, Second, and Third Missionary Journeys as well as the seven churches to whom John wrote the Book of Revelation. Join Jeff Weima, professor at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading biblical scholar, for this inspirational biblical tour. Contact Dr. Weima at 616-328-3110 or weimje@calvinseminary.edu.
Regent News & Updates: October 2024 - INTRODUCING DANNY AND WILLIE: Regent's Advancement Team has recently welcomed two new members, Daniel Foster Fabiano and William Shain Ross. They will be serving the Regent Alumni community—Willie by inviting financial participation in Regent's mission, and Danny as the point person for alumni inquiries, prayer requests, and community connection. Learn More
World Renew Update: October 204 - Greetings from World Renew! As summer comes to a close, we hope you’ve enjoyed the beautiful weather and are ready for the vibrant season ahead. We’re excited about all that God is accomplishing through our global mission—transforming lives, renewing hope, restoring creation, and supporting those in need. With World Hunger Sunday approaching on November 3rd, we would like to highlight the importance of our work. Through sustainable agriculture programs and training initiatives, we are actively working alongside vulnerable communities to combat hunger. Please visit https://worldrenew.ca/yourchurch for more information & be sure to check out our October church update video here.
Let’s Join the Fight to End Global Hunger! - In communities where World Renew works, extreme weather, conflict, and the lingering economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have left families grappling with hunger. We are providing emergency food helps, but World Renew understands that families need long-term solutions to food insecurity. In two weeks, let’s join the fight to end global hunger. Your gift can help World Renew provide communities with life-transforming training and resources so they can overcome hunger, not just today, but for generations. For more information, go to: www.worldrenew.ca/worldhunger
1Life October 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 October 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:
Global Mission: Lausanne Congress Event Christian Reformed representatives including several missionaries attended the Fourth Lausanne Congress in Incheon, South Korea, in September.
The Network: Building Blocks and Faith Learn about the building blocks of faith and how they can strengthen your children’s ministry.
The Banner: 9 Words That Can Cause Division Language is imperfect, and societies are constantly assessing or adding words to convey complex ideas.
Groundwork: Encouragement When We Suffer for Being Christians - Have you ever been tempted to hide your faith for fear of judgment or ridicule? Join our Groundwork conversation as we study 1 Peter 3 to find courage in the grace of Jesus Christ to remain faithful to the gospel in the face of injustice and suffering. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Today is Disability Awareness Sunday. First Corinthians 12 describes the church as the body of Christ—a body with many parts that play different roles. As you think about your role within your church or community, which body part(s) do you think you might be? Perhaps you are the eyes and heart, sharing empathy and kindness where you see hardship and struggle. Maybe you are the big toe, providing stability and balance. Are you like blood vessels gifted at connecting and linking others? Thank God for how God made you and how each person in God’s kingdom is essential. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Job Posting:
Part-Time Youth Director Position: Nelson Ave Community Church (Burnaby, B.C, www.nacchurch.org) invites applications for a part-time (20 hours per week) Youth Director. The Youth Director is responsible to lead and cast vision for the youth ministry (grades 6-12), with is in tune with the church’s vision: “Love God, Love Others, Do Justice." We are looking for a mature Christian believer who possesses a passion/vision to disciple youth. Job description and compensation are available from the church office. Application deadline: November 15, 2024 . If interested, please send resume, cover letter and references to church office: office@nacchurch.org
Job Opening: Abuse Prevention and Response Coordinator (APRC) Classis BCSE & BCNW Safe Church Team Ministry (SCT) supports the important ministry work done by the Christian Reformed churches in BC. The SCT is in the process of succession planning and is looking for someone to succeed our current Abuse Prevention and Response Coordinator who is looking ahead to retirement. This position would require on average approximately 20 hrs per week, with certain months having increased hours. The work includes providing abuse prevention and response education and requires travel to the Christian Reformed churches in BC. Applicants must be knowledgeable about the subject of abuse, have related work experience & education. Start date is flexible & training for the position will be provided. For more information/ job description, please see this job posting, and email the SCT executive chairperson – Andrew Van der Leek - avdleek@gmail.com.
The Banner: The October 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