Online Bulletin
January Special Offering Weeks 1&2: Guatemala Missions Ministry Project 2025: This year, together with Hope Haven Canada, we are sending a team of 9 volunteers to Peten, Guatemala to be involved with house building, wheelchair distribution and home visits. This month's collection goes directly to the cost of 100 wheelchairs to be distributed, housing projects and food/healthcare distribution packages. Please consider giving generously to this project.
You are invited to donate to this worthy cause via the offering box or click here to give through the Tithley website. (Guatemala Mission Trip)
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 are the activities for the month January:
- January 5th - New Year's Break - No Youth
- January 12th - Bible Study
- January 19th - Cooking Night with Tamara - 5-7pm
- January 26th - Bible Study
Thanks, Christian & Joanna
Preteens: Join us on Thursday evenings for faith, activities, bible study, games and a whole lot of fun!!! Preteens is for children in grades 4-7 and they meet on the first and third Thursday's of every month at 6:30pm.
Here is the upcoming schedule for January:
- January 9th - Bible Study at Willoughby
- January 23rd - Fun Games Night at Willoughby
If you are interested in joining or want to know more about the program please contact Christian at Christian@willoughbychurch.com.
Blood Donor Clinic: This month we will be hosting our Blood Donor Clinic on Tuesday, January 14th 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.
Tuesday's Bible Study: We will be returning on Tuesday, January 14th, we will be meeting at 2:00pm in the prayer room to read and reflect. All are welcome to join!!! Any questions, call or email Pat Storteboom.
Men's Study Night: On Wednesday, January 15th the Village Church is hosting a Men's Night here at Willoughby Church and have extended an invitation to our congregation. The night will be from 7-9pm, and you can get all the relevant information, and be signed up to be prepared for the evening by texting 'MEN' to 833-224-4027.
Save the Date: Women’s Connect - Saturday, February 8, from 10am - 12:00pm. Join us for a fun Saturday morning of socializing and refreshments. We are going to be doing Pass The Painting Game. All supplies will be provided. And no…great artistic skills are not required! It’s all in fun! Invite a friend! Sign up sheet is in the foyer. For more info contact Marlene or Kim.
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. Coffee Break and Story Hour will resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 We will begin a new study on the Book of Mark by Pastor Tim Keller. For more info please contact Elsa at CoffeeBreak@licrc.ca or Rose at coffeebreak@willoughbychurch.com.
The Gloria Dei Chorale, under the direction of Cathrie Yuen, is excited to start rehearsing for their Spring season on Monday, January 13, 2025. We welcome new and former members to join the choir. If you love to sing, you've come to the right place! Rehearsals start at 7:15 pm at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 – 13th Ave, Burnaby, BC. Contact Tina at 604-588-6377 or Elaine at 604-271-0283 for more information.
You are making a difference! On behalf of the ministries of the Christian Reformed Church in North America, thank you for your gifts to ministry shares. Your support enables congregations to do so much more to further God's Kingdom than any one church could do alone. Our denomination could not impact the world through missions, media, and church development without your incredible and faithful support. Thank you! To discover more visit crcna.org/ministryshares.
Christian Stewardship Services: Is there a charity close to your heart that you would love to see thrive for years to come? Christian Stewardship Services is hosting open Q&A sessions every week this winter to answer all of your questions on charitable giving and estate planning, Explore the topics and register on our website at : https://csservices.ca/winter-conversations-2025/ Each session will have a 10 minute introduction, then an interactive Q&A on any charitable giving and estate planning questions. The first four topics are: Multiplying your Gift, Pets, Life Insurance, adding a Charity Child, and Cryptocurrency. These are conversations you do not want to miss!
Telecare Crisis & Caring Line: Be the Lifeline Someone Needs - At Telecare Crisis and Caring Line, we are
expanding our phone support and introducing chat support to connect with the younger generation. We need your help. In recent times, the rates of social anxiety and depression among young people have significantly
increased. Therefore, we are actively looking for dedicated volunteers like you who can lend an ear
and provide support to struggling teens and young adults. Training will commence on January 22nd at 7 p.m. through a video conference. To gather more information, please visit our website: Volunteer
with Telecare. Cost: $100 (includes materials and mentoring) - Click here to Register
Sanctity of Human Life Sunday - January 19 - Next week, Thrive invites congregations to explore a holistic ethic of life as it relates to the unborn, people with disabilities, and end of life issues on Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. Learn more and discover other resources now at this website: crcna.org/life
Calvin University: Online Course - The online course "Cultural Values in Ministry" equips leaders of all types of ministries with practical tools for relating well to people from a variety of cultures. Understanding and respecting cultural differences is key to a healthy ministry. Held online February 3-March 9, 2025. Register at worship.calvin.edu/events/2025/cultural-values-ministry
Mercy & Justice Webinars - February - Gain Christian spiritual insight and practical understanding on timely and complex issues to do with the church's calling to practice mercy and justice. Feb 4: Changing Immigration Law & Refugee Support w/ Dena Nicolai; Feb 11: Disability without Poverty, w/ Rachel Vroege and Amanda Lockitch; Feb. 18: Positive Care & Grace in Dementia, w/ Steve Berkenpas; Feb 25: Reflecting on MAID, w/ Caroline Short. For more info or to register, go to crc1life.ca/2024/12/spotlight-on-mercy-justice-an-online-webinar-series/
Stories & Strategies: Strengthening the CRC in Canada - Are you interested in learning more about ministry happening in CRC churches? Join the Canadian Ministry Board for stories (and best practice learnings from those experiences) and how they might be applicable to your local church context. We look forward to discussing these ideas with you alongside other church members & leaders. Join us virtually on January 25, 2025 (11am-1pm ET / 8-10am PT). More at crcna.org/Canada
World Renew Honduras Discovery Tour - Begin the year by embarking on an unforgettable journey from March 15-20, 2025! Join us to see firsthand the incredible impact of World Renew's work in Honduras. This exciting tour offers a unique opportunity to explore World Renew's integrated agriculture projects in the beautiful, mountainous region of La Campa. For more information and to register, visit bit.ly/2025honduras
1Life January 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 January 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:
Denomination: 2024: A Year in Review Tough synodical decisions, changes in personnel, and wide-ranging ministry took place across the CRCNA during 2024.
The Banner: Healing the Rift: Navigating Family Estrangement Our disunity is not uncommon, but it is not what God desires for us.
Church in Community: Connections Coffee From Tuesday to Thursday at New Westminster CRC in Burnaby, B.C., you’ll find the fellowship hall transformed into Connections Coffee.
Groundwork: Repentance, Forgiveness, and Sin's Consequences - Does God still punish us for our sins, even though in Jesus he forgives all our sins? Join Groundwork as we explore 2 Samuel 12 and the prophet Nathan’s conversation with King David to help us answer that question and discover God’s hope even in bad situations. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
The Banner: The December 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