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Offering for weeks 1 & 2 of July:

One of our special offerings this month supports our Denominational Shares: ReFrame Ministries (formerly Back to God hour). Their vision is that the lives and worldviews of all people around the globe will be transformed by God's gospel message. Relying on the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Reframe creates contextual media resources, such as the Today & Kid's Corner, that proclaim the gospel, disciple believers, and strengthens the church throughout the world in 10 major languages. This work takes place through their four core strategies: church rooted, major languages, context driven and relationship- focused. To learn about what our denominational ministry is doing, please visit ReFrame's website.

* For the two Special Offerings this month, ReFrame Ministries will run for the first two weeks, with Redeemer University for weeks 3&4.  You are invited to give to either or both offerings as they will both be available on tithley for the whole month of July! *

Potluck Lunch: We will be getting together as a church and community for a potluck picnic lunch this summer, on Sunday, July 20th after the church service!! Bring your lawn chair and we can gather outside to enjoy God's creation and break bread together or meet new friends!! The theme for our potluck is  "Sandwiches & Salad". Please bring your favorite Sandwiches or Salad to share!!! Dessert, coffee & juice will be provided by the Church. Any questions, please reach out to Tamara at tamara@willoughbychurch.com

Young Families BBQ: Calling all young families of Willoughby Church!! Greg & Rose Scholtens are hosting a BBQ after church on Sunday, July 27th after the church service at their house in Brookswood! If your children have attended our Kid's Ministry in anyway, they'd love to have you for lunch! If you have any questions, or to RSVP, please email Rose at rose.scholtens@gmail.com.

Youth/Preteens Summer Outings:

  • On Sunday July 20th we'll be going to see a Vancouver Bandits basketball game at 5pm at the Langley Events Centre!! Tickets are $15/person. Please RSVP to Christian at christian@willoughbychurch.com by Thursday, July 10th if you would like to attend!!
  • Come on down to Routley Park in Langley on Tuesday, July 29th at 11am. We'll be getting together to enjoy a picnic lunch, play in the park and just have some fun this summer together!!!

WCRC Summer Camp: Willoughby Church will be hosting a camp this Summer from August 11-15! There will be exciting activities for kids ages 5-10. Come join us for a fun-filled summer camp experience where children play, learn and make lifelong friends! Contact Christian at christian@willoughbychurch.com for registration and more info.

Blood Donor Clinic: For the month of July we will be hosting another Blood Donor Clinic, one on Tuesday, July 29th 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.

Langley Food Bank: The food bank is looking for dry good donations this summer. Donations are always busy around Thanksgiving and Christmas, but there is still a need during the summer months, when the food bank sees a drop in giving at this time! They are looking for these specific items: Baby Formula, Cereal, Snacks and wipes; Diapers size 5 and 6; Canned Tuna, Peanut Butter, Jam, Canned Soup and Pasta Sauce; Pasta, Rice, Cereal, Baking Goods and Snacks; Canned Veggies, Canned Fruit and KD; Adult Depends and Boost. If you can give any of these items, please bring them to the church and drop them in our Food Bank Basket!!!

Garden Sharing Table 2025: If your vegetable or flower garden is producing more than you can use, why not share the abundance? Starting this Sunday, you're invited to bring your extras to our Garden Sharing Table, located in the church’s front lobby. Whether you have a handful of herbs or a bumper crop of rhubarb, all contributions are welcome. Let’s bless others with the bounty and enjoy the gifts of the season together. The table will be available every Sunday throughout the summer. Happy harvesting—and happy sharing!

Summer VBS: Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church is excited to be hosting its annual VBS Kids’ Camp this July. With a week full of games, music, crafts, science experiments, skits, and Bible stories, campers will find themselves in a time-travelling investigation into who Jesus of Nazareth really is and why his message and ministry still matter today. We hope you’ll be joining us for Mission: Messiah — Uncovering the Truth of Jesus! VBS runs July 14-18 and is open to children aged 5-10. Registration is available here! You can learn more at their website, fleetwoodcrc.org/MissionMessiah.

Hearts Exchanged - Are you feeling called to deepen your understanding of reconciliation with our Indigenous neighbours? Do you long for your church to be a place of true belonging? Then consider joining Hearts Exchanged this fall! crcna.org/hearts-exchanged

You're invited to join us for an exciting summer tradition: Regent's Evening Public Lecture (EPL) series. Hear from Summer Programs faculty as they discuss everything from groundbreaking research to insights gleaned from a lifetime of ministry. Summer EPLs are thought-provoking, spirit-enriching, and completely free! Join us in Regent's newly renovated Chapel to experience Summer Programs vibes, ask questions, and chat with other members of the Regent community. EPLs are also livestreamed at rgnt.net/live. Whether you attend onsite or online, we hope you'll invite a friend along and tune in to this year's EPLs. The next lecture is: Faith, Hope & the Purposes of Schooling - Monday, Jul 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Modern societies generally agree that schooling is a good idea, but continue to fight passionately over exactly what it is that schools should be achieving. John Amos Comenius, an important 17th century theologian, pastor, and educator, spent a lifetime reflecting on how his Christian identity related to his efforts to reform schools and promote universal education. In this lecture we will explore a few of his ideas about what learning is for, focusing on how they might continue to call us to sober reflection today.

Take to the stage in a full week of theatrical fun! Looking for an engaging, enriching summer experience for your child? The G7 Theatre Academy's Summer Camps provide the perfect blend of creative expression, skill development, and fun in a supportive environment led by professional theatre instructors.Our Summer theatre camps focus on process rather than product, creating a low-pressure environment where children and youth can:

    • Develop confidence and public speaking skills
    • Learn teamwork and cooperation
    • Express creativity through drama and performance
    • Build foundational theatre skills

Make new friends in a positive, encouraging atmosphere. With one-week camps running from July 7th till the 25th, you can find the camp for your young thespian! Ages 8 - 16, sign up and info: www.gallery7theatre.com or call 604-504-5940. 

Global Leadership Summit Simulcast - August 7–8, 2025 | Calvin University - Join leaders from around the world for a live simulcast of the Global Leadership Summit Simulcast, hosted locally at Calvin University’s Covenant Fine Arts Center. Hear from top global speakers on leadership, purpose, and innovation. Open to professionals, students, educators, and community members. Early Bird tickets available through July 16. More info & registration at https://brushfire.com/582107

World Renew Disaster Response Services (DRS) Volunteer Opportunities - When a community experiences a natural disaster, recovery is often complex and seems out of reach. You can change stories of disaster into stories of hope by volunteering with World Renew Disaster Response Services (DRS)! This fall, join a DRS reconstruction team in Sarasota, Florida, or Windsor, North Carolina, to repair disaster-impacted homes for families in need. With construction supervision on site, generous volunteer reimbursements, and ministry opportunities, what are you waiting for? Team dates and contact information to sign up are available at worldrenew.net/volunteer

1Life July 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 July 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: Calvin To Host Global Leadership Summit Calvin University and Seminary will serve as an official simulcast host site for a two-day, high-impact leadership experience.

The Banner: So You’ve Been Asked to Teach If you’ve been asked to teach in your church’s education program, you might wonder what it takes to be a good teacher.

The Network: Why Aren’t We Using Article 7? The CRC supports commissioned pastors without expanding the use of Article 7.

Groundwork: The Victory of God - In story after story in Luke, we witness Jesus extending his healing and victory to rejected, isolated individuals—outsiders. Join Groundwork as we study the recurring theme of the victory of God for us and for all who are marginalized or far off in Luke 5:12-16; Luke 17:11-19; Luke 8:1-10, 41-56; and Luke 13:10-17, and together we’ll think about what this means for how we live our faith today. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.

Thrive Faith Formation Tip - In the church year we are in “Ordinary Time,” a season named not because it is less significant than other church seasons but because it’s a time to focus on faithfulness in our ordinary, day-to-day lives. This week, ponder how you can “take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering” (Romans 12:1-2, MSG). Choose one daily activity that you can write a simple prayer about, and say that prayer each day. Small practices like this can make us mindful of God's presence in the ordinary. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive

Job Opportunities:

Position Opening: Director of Partnership Administration - Grand Rapids, MI or Burlington ON. - Are you a servant leader with a proven track record of excellence in administration and organizational management? Do you love the church and want to use your passion for good governance, organizational strategies, and balanced budgets to further God's kingdom? Then please consider applying for the CRCNA's director of partnership administration position. As a member of the Office of General Secretary, the Director of Partnership Administration works collaboratively to guide and orient the ministries of the CRCNA according to the direction provided by the CRCNA ecclesiastical assemblies, especially synod and the Council of Delegates. Partnering with the executive leaders of the Canadian and U.S. ministry boards as well as leaders of the educational institutions and World Renew, the Director of Partnership Administration will advance the work of the CRCNA in areas such as governance and compliance, joint ministry plans, finance, and budgets to create a well-functioning organization that operates on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border. Apply at crcna.pinpointhq.com

The Banner: The June 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