Online Bulletin
October Special Offering: The local Langley Foodbank is the focus of our giving for the month of October. The Langley Food Bank is a not-for-profit organization and is funded entirely through the support of local churches, organizations, and individuals. With the rise of inflation rates and increased cost of food, the food bank is being utilized more and more by families in need.
You have a few options for giving: Food/grocery items; grocery bags with a list of food items to purchase for the Langley Food Bank are available in the church lobby. Return the filled grocery bags to any of our Sunday or Thanksgiving services. You can also drop them by the church office at your convenience. As well you are invited to donate through the offering plate on Sunday mornings or by clicking here to give through Tithley (Langley Food Bank). Please give generously to this great cause!
75th Anniversary: We will be celebrating our 75th Anniversary this year on Sunday, October 26th!!! It's an amazing milestone to be thankful for!!!!
"To proclaim God's love in the morning and God's faithfulness at night" Psalm 92:2
Please join us for this special celebratory service to highlight our past, our members and staff, as we welcome former pastor Ken Boonstra to preach that Sunday. All are welcome to our service of praise and thanksgiving at 10:00 am, arrive early, coffee will be ready by 9:15am so you can mingle and enjoy the memorabilia, then stay and reminisce some more over coffee and cake after the service! Thanks, Willoughby Church Staff
Christmas Decorators: We are looking for 5-7 people to help with decorating the church for the advent season (the more the merrier)!!! If you love Christmas and want to help the staff out this advent season, we'd love to have you help decorate the sanctuary and foyer. Please email, or talk to Tamara (tamara@willoughbychurch.com) or Pastor Jenna (jenna@willoughbychurch.com) if you are interested so we can co-ordinate a day and time for the whole group!!! Thanks, The Staff at Willoughby
Weekly Prayer: Join us on Tuesday morning as Pastor Jenna will be leading a prayer group that meets at 11:00am. Some days we will pray together in the Sanctuary for our church, and other times we will go out to walk the neighbourhood and pray for our neighbours and for our city. We will seek the Spirit's guidance! The approximate length of time is 30-45 minutes, but you are welcome to come for any length of time. If you're able, we would love to have you join us!
Seniors: We will be meeting on Thursday, October 23rd at 10am in the Fellowship Hall. Come join us for fellowship, refreshments and a Hymn Sing!! We will be having lunch at Adrian's at the Airport after for anyone that would like to join. All are welcome! Hope to see you all there!!!!
Teach-It Tuesdays: The first Tuesday of every month!!! For our first Teach-It night on Tuesday, November 4th, we welcome Tim Sheridan, Director of Church Planting at Resonate Global Mission. He will be presenting "Why it's hard to be a Christian", especially in today's culture. Join us at 6:00pm for dinner and learning in the fellwoship hall. Sign up below!! Hope to see you all on the 4th! Click here to sign up for Teach-It Tuesday.
Blood Donor Clinic: For the month of October we will be hosting two Blood Donor Clinics, one on Friday, Ocober 31st starting at 12pm and one on Saturday, November 1st at 10am. If you are able, please join in saving lives together by donating blood. Appointments are necessary and can be booked at blood.ca.
"FAN INTO FLAME” MEN’S CONFERENCE : Registration is open for the 2025 Fan into Flame Men’s Conference on Oct 31-Nov 1 with Aaron Baart. In 2 Timothy 1:6-7, Paul urges Timothy to “fan into flame the gift of God”— a reminder that the fire doesn’t keep itself burning; it needs to be stirred, fed, and fueled. It is our hope that through this Men’s Conference, God’s Spirit would reignite our passion, lead us to step boldly into our calling and to strengthen us to stand firm in faith. Come for a time of meaningful teaching, heartfelt worship, and authentic connection with other brothers in faith to be encouraged and equipped to live out the calling as godly men. Visit newlifecrc.ca/fanintoflame to learn more and register. We hope to see you there!
Livng Word Worshp Night: We are excited to invite you and your congregation to join us for 2 Worship Nights, a two-night gathering devoted to seeking the Lord’s presence together. Join us on October 31st & November 1st at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary!! We would love for your entire congregation to join us, and we extend a special invitation to the youth and young adults in your church. We believe God desires to use this generation to spark revival in their communities, and these nights will be a time for them to encounter Him in a fresh way.
Plant Hope for Families in Food Crisis - In two weeks, you are invited to join World Renew to learn how, through your gifts, you can help plant hope for families in food crisis. World Renew works with Christian churches and organizations to provide the training and tools communities need to overcome food insecurity for generations. To learn more, visit: worldrenew.ca/worldhunger
Resonate Global Missions: You're invited to a special online opportunity, Ministry Amplified on November 12th from, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST. Because of the amazing gift of technology, you'll be able to talk with Resonate leaders and missionaries from all over the world! Ministry Amplified Registration Link
A Rocha: Join us for an evening with A Rocha Founder, Peter Harris! Why Creation is Waiting for the Christians: Wed, Oct 22, 7 - 9 pm , DeVries Auditorium at Trinity Western University The world is facing what has been called a polycrisis, one which certainly implies damage to both climate and all forms of life on earth. But is the good news that Christians believe in, relevant to these times? We will explore how it is, and what it means for some of the most impoverished human communities and the threatened ecosystems that sustain them. Get tickets
On October 25, M2W2 will host Raising Hope: A Night of Dignity and Belonging, our annual gala to support individuals transitioning from incarceration into new lives. These are men and women seeking restoration, healing, and connection, and this event makes that possible by providing funding for mentorship, housing support, and employment opportunities rooted in Christ-centred compassion.
Advokate: Advokate Life & Education Services invites you to their 11th Annual Celebrate Life Gala on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at the Crown Palace Banquet Hall in Surrey at 7pm. This event is proudly sponsored by Glenbrook Homes. After enjoying a delicious dinner, you’ll hear from this year’s special guest speaker, Seth Gruber. He is the founder of The White Rose Resistance, which has quickly become the fastest growing pro-life ministry in America. Spots will fill up fast, so sponsor a table or reserve your FREE spot in General Seating today! Visit celebratelifegala.ca or call 604-852-4623 x26.
Gallery 7 Theatre proudly presents Anne, a Canadian classic adapted by Paul Ledoux and based on the novel Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. Matthew & Marilla request a boy from an orphanage to assist with farm chores. Instead, they get the irrepressible Anne Shirley. Their lives, and the lives of those living in the small community of Avonlea, are forever transformed. This inspiring and heartwarming Canadian classic celebrates community, family, and discovering one’s place in the world. Running November 7 & 8, 12 – 15, 19 – 22, 2025 @ 7:30 PM with matinees on Nov. 8, 15, 16, 22 & 23 @ 2:00 PM at the Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford. Recommended for all ages. Tickets and info: www.gallery7theatre.com or call 604-504-5940. Group rates available!
PACappella Barbershop 101 – One-Day Singing Workshop - Our “Sing With Us” campaign welcomes women of all experience levels — whether lifelong choir members or those who just love to sing — to join us in discovering the harmony and friendship that music creates.
Saturday, November 1, 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Langley Presbyterian Church, 20867 44 Ave (free parking)
$20 (includes lunch & snacks)
Learn a complete song in one day — no prior experience needed!
peacearchchorus.ca/pacappella
Contact: Ruth Chapieski, Workshop Registrar — ruth.chapieski@peacearchchorus.ca
Ongoing Invitation: Sing With Us – Open Rehearsals
Wednesday evenings
Langley Presbyterian Church, 20867 44 Ave
Come experience harmony, laughter, and friendship in a welcoming community of singers.
Details: peacearchchorus.ca/sing-with-us
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:
Every Generation: Parents Share about Faith Formation Across the CRC, parents and caregivers have been sharing about nurturing faith in their homes.
Faith Formation: Church Library: Relic or Resource? In an increasingly digital world, what is the place of the church library?
The Network: Immigration Workshop: Churches Between Borders Engage the topic of immigration from a Biblical perspective.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Disability Awareness Sunday - As you celebrate disability awareness this week, take time to thank God for people with disabilities who are a part of your life and your church family. Praise God for the gifts that each person can share. Pray that everyone in the church and community will notice people with disabilities and work to reduce barriers to their participation. Brainstorm ways in which you can participate in making your church a more inclusive space. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Groundwork: Living Our Faith Legacy - We are part of a communal, generational faith. Join Groundwork as we continue our celebration of Groundwork’s 15th anniversary by studying Hebrews 12:1-2, 2 Timothy 2:1-2, Philippians 2:14-16, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, Micah 6:8, Psalm 78:4, and 3 John 4 to explore what that means for how we live now and how we can participate in passing that faith to the next generation. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Job Postings:
Job Opening! Missionary Support Specialist - Resonate Global Mission - The successful candidate will coordinate and support the fundraising activities of Resonate missionaries so that missionary support networks are stewarded for effective support raising and ministry impact. This is a binational, full-time, hybrid role, and is designed to fill a Maternity Leave vacancy until November 2026. Apply at crcna.pinpointhq.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