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Offering for weeks 1 & 2 of November:

The Special Offering for this month is World Renew - World Hunger: 2.4 billion people around the world aren't sure whether they'll be able to feed their families today. But we can be part of God's great work of justice and mercy. Your gifts support families around the world who are planting hope and ending hunger!

World Renew's World Hunger campaign is all about possibilities: the crops that conservation agriculture can yield, the funds that savings groups can help provide for an emergency, and the fruit that innovative techniques like aquaponics can grow.

With your gift, you not only provide families with nourishment—but also with the opportunity to educate their children, start new businesses, and save for the future. With enough food, families can thrive.

You are invited to donate to this worthy cause via the offering or click here to give through the Tithley website. (World Renew - World Hunger)

For more information about World Renew, contact our church’s World Renew ambassador at liztolkamp@gmail.com .

* The Deacons do two Special Offerings per month, World Renew - World Hunger will run for the first two weeks, with the Ministry to Seafarers 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 November! *

Tuesday's Bible Study: This Tuesday, November 5th we will be meeting at 10:00am in the prayer room to read and reflect on James 2:1-13. All are welcome to join!!! Any questions, call or email Pat Storteboom.

Potluck: We will be getting together as a church and community for a potluck lunch on Sunday, November 17th after the church service.  It will be a time to celebrate Pastor Jenna as she heads off on maternity leave and bless the family with the coming of baby #2!! The theme for our potluck is  "Soup & Buns". Please bring your favorite Soup or Buns to share!!!  There is a sign up sheet below for what you will be bringing! Dessert, coffee & juice will be provided by the Church. See you all there! Any questions, please reach out to Tamara at tamara@willoughbychurch.com

Youth: Join us on Sunday evenings at 6:30pm for faith, devotion and fun!!!  Youth is for children in grades 8-12 and they meet every Sunday evening here at Willoughby.

Here is the activities for the month of November:

  • November 3rd - Bible Study @ Willoughby
  • November 10th - NO Youth - enjoy your long weekend!
  • November 17th - Bake Night with Jamie-Lynn @ 5-7pm
  • November 24th - EXTREME AIR PARK (6-8pm) meet at 9499 198 Street Langley ($10 admissions fee)

Thanks, Christian & Joanna

Save the Date: Women’s Connect: Saturday, November 30, 10:00am-12:00pm. Join us as we kick the Christmas Season off with Christmas around the World, sharing Christmas traditions from our homelands. Invite someone to join us and help us get into the festivities! Back by popular demand, White Elephant Game, bring a wrapped unused item in good condition that you have at home and no longer need. (We don’t want you to go out and purchase something) Remember it must be wrapped! We are looking forward to a morning of fun as we enjoy each other’s company. Sign up table in the foyer after the service. Any Questions contact, Kim (604) 928-0307 or Marlene (604) 312-4463

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. 

Justice: An Everyday Spiritual Journey Workshop: The biblical call to do justice is something that we as Christians strive to live out. However, in a world with so much injustice, where is a person (or a church) to start? This workshop will help you to demystify justice by exploring how the bible talks about peace, justice, and mercy, and identify assets in your local communities that you can build on to develop your own action plans, embodying the call to be peacemakers and doers of justice in your local contexts.  Wednesday, Nov 6 from 7 pm – 9pm at the 1Life hub, Fleetwood CRC. For more info: contact Liz at liz@crc1ife.ca

Langley First Capital Chorus Presents - We'll Meet Again, a Remembrance Day Musical Tribute: On Thursday, November 7th from 7-9pm hosted here at Willoughby! Welcome to our Remembrance Day Tribute, honouring our heroes, remembering their achievements, their courage, and their dedication. The theme for this year is "We'll Meet Again". This is our thank-you to the members of the Canadian Armed Forces. This year, we are excited to present an exciting array of barbershop classics. Our featured guests Thursday night are the Uppatones, Memory Lane, and Boris Krasovec.

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! 

M2W2: We have our annual fundraising dinner coming up on November 16th. Tickets are $50 per person or $375 per table. Doors open at 5 pm with dinner to be served at 6 pm. This will be a night you do not want to miss as we will hear stories of redemption from M2W2 clients, a chance to bid on some great silent auction items, a vintage market to shop at and hear from the musical talents of Arias. Click here to buy tickets!

Come down to The Oasis at Elim Village on Saturday, November 16th from 10am - 3pm for an Artisan Christmas Market.  There will be lots of vendors, with some new ones as well! Santa & Mrs.Claus will be there from 12-3pm for photos and cookie decorating, with something for everyone!!

Let's Talk About It! Online Conversation Group - Christian Courier Conversation Group: What’s pulling us apart these days? What’s drawing us together? Join long-time university chaplains Neil & Virginia Lettinga for stimulating conversation engaging with the November 2024 issue of Christian Courier. Monday, November 18 at 7 p.m. For more info and Zoom link, contact nvletting@yahoo.ca

As we celebrate our 70th anniversary, the Gloria Dei Chorale, under the direction of Cathrie Yuen, proudly presents our fall concert, Resound!  Join us for an evening of inspiring music in a variety of genres, as we reaffirm our vision as a Christian choir and explore our purpose in music-making. The program features works by Purcell, Duruflé, Powell, and Gimon. Don’t miss this special event!  Saturday, November 23 at 7:00 pm at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 – 13th Ave, Burnaby, BC.  Tickets: $25, 10 and Under: Free, available from members, at the door and on Eventbrite.ca.  Contact Tina at 604-588-6377 or Elaine at 604-271-0283 for more information.

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

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.

Ministry to Seafarers: See an update from the ministry with their Fall Newsletter!!! & Christmas at Sea is fast approaching here in the Port of Vancouver, and the Ministry to Seafarers is once again preparing Christmas gifts for seafarers who come here at that time. Please send donations for this project either by cheque to Ministry to Seafarers, 401 E Waterfront Rd, Vancouver, BC V6A 4G9. Or you can donate online through our website, ministrytoseafarers.com. Either way, be sure to designate your gift for the Christmas at Sea fund. Thank you!

Giving Tuesday: Join the Journey - This Giving Tuesday, the CRCNA invites you to join in on a different kind of road trip—one that takes us coast-to-coast across Canada exploring the incredible work happening within the Christian Reformed Church. From fostering spiritual growth, to empowering new leaders, to building communities of hospitality, your prayers, advocacy, and financial gifts make all of this possible! Every stop reveals how your generosity helps share the gospel and serve communities across our country. Sign up for the email road trip! bit.ly/47gMAXv

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.

Hunger Is On the Rise, But Hope is Not Lost - World hunger is worsening at an unprecedented rate. An estimated 783 million people struggle with chronic hunger, with 40 million people facing famine. But hope is not lost. Today, World Hunger Sunday, through our gifts, we can help World Renew equip vulnerable communities with the training and tools they need to achieve food security. Together we can share Christ’s hope with families in food crisis. Together we can help end global hunger! For more information, go to: www.worldrenew.ca/worldhunger

Deacon Training is Available! - Does your team of deacons need support and encouragement right now? Would you like training for your newer deacons? Or training/resources in the areas of benevolence, community engagement, stewardship, or justice? Contact Diaconal Ministries Canada today. Our staff and Diaconal Coaches are willing and ready to serve you and your church - to equip your deacon team for leadership in your church and community! Call 1-800-730-3490 or e-mail dmc@crcna.org or visit our website for more information: diaconalministries.com

1Life November 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 November 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:

Servant Leadership: Connectors Equip Congregations Connectors help congregations and ministry leaders flourish by connecting them with resources and relationships.

Diversity & Unity: Commemorating Truth and Reconciliation Day For Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Willowdale CRC hosted an event to learn about Indigenous justice.

Redeemer University: Strengthening Church Leadership New church leadership microcredentials will equip church leaders in a rapidly changing ministry landscape.

Groundwork: Growing in Our Salvation and Recognizing Truth - Do you ever feel like God asks the impossible of us? Join Groundwork as we study 2 Peter 1 to learn from the apostle Peter who reminds us that we aren’t meant to rely on ourselves to live godly lives; rather it is when we rely on God’s divine power and promises that we grow in our salvation, recognize truth, and persevere in our faith. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.

Thrive Faith Formation Tip - During this week, the global church commits to praying for resolutions to the growing problem of world hunger. The World Food Program (wfpusa.org) tells us that “up to 783 million people worldwide are facing chronic hunger. That means one in ten people are not consuming enough food to lead an active, healthy life.” Each day of the coming week, pick a different country to pray for—asking that increased resources may be found, that food may be shared, and that all of God’s children may flourish and thrive. 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

The Banner: The November 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