Online Bulletin
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 box 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 12th we will be meeting at 2:00pm in the prayer room to read and reflect on James 2:14-26. 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
Seniors: We invite all seniors to join us on Thursday November 21st at 10:00am, here at the church. Our focus will be on Remembrance Day with some speakers sharing their memories of World War 2. Please join us, anyone is welcome! Hope to see you all there!!!!
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
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
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!
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!!
LANGLEY FOOD BANK HOLIDAY SMILE COOKIE Fundraiser: The Langley Food Bank has been chosen as a Charity for the Tim Horton’s Holiday Smile Cookie Program! Smile Cookie Week is November 18th to November 24th.All profits from cookies sold during this week go to charities! The Langley Food Bank will receive half and Tim Horton’s Kids Camp will receive half. We are Partnering with these 4 Tim Horton’s Locations in Langley!
~ 20270 Logan Ave, Langley, BC V3A 4L6 ~
~ 20300 Douglas Crescent, Langley, BC V3A 5N6 ~
~ 6036 Glover Road, Langley, BC V2Y 2P3 ~
~ #200 - 20020 Willowbrook Dr, Langley, BC V2Y 2T4 ~
Help support your local Food Bank and Tim Horton’s Kids Camp while enjoying some yummy Cookies at the same time! You can pre order for family or events by clicking the here!!
Thank You for Sharing Christ’s Hope - As extreme weather and human conflict push more families into food crisis, God’s call to feed the hungry rings out louder than ever. Through your World Hunger offering supporting World Renew food security programs, you answered God’s call. Thank you! Your gift not only helps equip families with the resources they need to become food secure, it also reflects God’s love and abundance. To learn more about how generosity like yours helps to change the story of hunger to one of hope, please visit: worldrenew.ca
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!
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
Regent College: Public Lecture - Ben Quash | Shared Delight: Art as Common Ground, Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Theologian Ben Quash (King's College London) will present on "Shared Delight: Art as Common Ground," discussing how artistic expression can help bridge religious and ideological divides. Join us at 7 pm at UBC's Sage Bistro to hear from a leading scholar in theology and the arts. This lecture is free and open to anyone interested in the arts and human identity. To learn more, click here!
Diaconal Ministries Canada AGM - SAVE THE DATE! Our Annual General Meeting is open to all who are interested in the work of Diaconal Ministries Canada. Join us via Zoom on Monday, November 25th, at 8pm EST to hear updates on our ministry, review and approve our Financial Statements, and hear from our guest speaker, Ms. Anja Attema. Registration will open soon; visit our website for more information over the coming weeks: diaconalministries.com/agm/
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.
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.
Chaplaincy Sunday is Next Week (Nov. 17) - Next week, churches throughout the CRCNA will take time to pray for and encourage the frontline work of chaplains. Thrive endorses, trains, advocates, and provides care for these specialized ministers and pastors as they serve in institutional settings. Learn more and help support this essential and exciting ministry focus of Thrive by going to: crcna.org/Chaplaincy
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!
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.
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
Adventure Awaiting on Giving Tuesday - On our Giving Tuesday roadtrip your donations are the fuel in this car that is helping the CRCNA reach the four milestones within ‘Our Journey’ strategic plan: Growing in practices of prayer and spiritual discipline; Sharing the gospel; Growing in a multicultural context; and Listening to the voices of every generation. Learn more and donate: crcna.org/canada/giving-tuesday
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:
Prayer: Shepherding Prayer Cohorts Several church leaders are on a prayerful journey to seek God’s face in the hope of bringing renewal to their congregations.
Global Mission: To El Salvador and Back A group of university students traveled with Resonate to learn about mission from churches and missionaries in El Salvador.
Diversity & Unity: Q&A Helps Grow Faith Question-and-answer sessions at Willowdale CRC near Toronto, Ont. are helping grow the faith of members, including recent immigrants.
Groundwork: Be On Guard: False Teaching and Its Consequences - We will always experience pressure to compromise our faith in Jesus Christ. Join Groundwork as we study 2 Peter 2 to examine how Peter’s ardent defense of the gospel helps us stay rooted in God’s truth, learn discernment through the Holy Spirit, and live lives that fully align with the teachings of Christ. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matt. 5:10, NIV). Today is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. We take for granted that we can go to church each week and have the freedom to worship God. This week, pray for our siblings in Christ around the world who are persecuted for their faith. Throughout the week, say short prayers thanking God for your freedom, and pray steadfastly for believers who suffer persecution. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
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