Online Bulletin
October Special Offering: This is the final Sunday to give to this worthy cause!!!! 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
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.
Guess Who's Coming to Lunch: We are doing another mystery lunch here at Willoughby on Sunday, November 23rd!! If you are intersted in hosting or being a guest sign up, by filling out a card after the service in the lobby!! They will be available from October 26th to pick up and hand in to Rose or Tamara by November 16th, or email rose.scholtens@gmail.com and include all your information. Guests bring Dessert & Hosts prepare Lunch!!
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!
Youth: Join us on Sunday's at 6:00pm for an evening of devotion and fun!!! Youth is for children in grades 8-12 and they meet every Sunday evening here at Willoughby. We welcome our new Youth Leaders, Brooklyn & Joshua, for this ministry year!! If you are interested in joining or want to know more about the program please contact Brooklyn at youth@willoughbychurch.com. Thanks!!
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.
Hymn Sing with the King's Men of Song Choir: Join us for a spirit-filled evening of beloved hymns, scripture and heartfelt prayer as we reflect on God’s faithfulness and goodness. Come sing along to timeless classics and enjoy the rich harmonies of voices united in praise. Date: October 26, 2025 @ 7pm, Location: Cornerstone CRC, 9800 McNaught Road Chilliwack, BC. All are welcome to this special gathering of faith and music. We look forward to worshiping with you!
"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.
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
The End of Youth Ministry?: Our world has changed dramatically in the past several years. The pandemic, the political climate, the explosion of AI, and the overall pace of life are just some of the factors that have altered our daily routines, including how and when we gather as a church community. While congregations have had to adapt their ministries to respond to these changing contexts, youth ministry is an area that has notably struggled. In addition to seeing a decline in the number of participating youth, many churches are finding that their historical methods no longer seem to be having a meaningful impact on students' lives.Using Andrew Root's book, The End of Youth Ministry? as a guide, Rick Zomer, Thrive Faith Formation Ministry Consultant, will engage us as together we consider why we might be struggling in our youth ministry efforts and explore what churches may need to do differently in response. In-person on Saturday, November 22, 9:00 - 11:00 am in the 1Life space at Fleetwood CRC.
Together We Can End Global Hunger - In a world where there is more than enough food to feed everyone, yet more than 900 million people do not have enough to eat, let us work to end hunger for good. Next week, join World Renew to plant the hope of Christ with communities struggling with hunger. With your gifts, we can help provide the training and tools families need to journey away from hunger for the long haul. To learn more, go to: worldrenew.ca/worldhunger
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:
The Network: A Grateful Heart How can we all learn to lean deeper into gratefulness?
Do Justice: No Hoops to Jump Through It was a quiet Sunday morning service last spring when, during church announcements, my ears suddenly pricked up.
The Banner: Faith Matters: Glory Stories God opened my eyes to his glory by drawing my attention to people I met on walks in my city.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Reformation Sunday - The Reformers emphasized that the Bible is our authority in matters of faith and life (sola scriptura). Ask someone whose faith you admire to share with you how God's Word helps guide their decisions and their view of the world. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Groundwork: Your Questions about the Triune God - Let’s explore your questions about the Trinity together. Study Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 28:16-20, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 1 Corinthians 15:24-28, Acts 8:14-16, and John 17:20-23 with Groundwork to gain a deeper understanding of the nature of our Triune God and how our belief in the Triune God influences our worship and the sacrament of baptism. 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