Online Bulletin
Offering for weeks 3 & 4 of January:
Guatemala Missions Ministry Project 2026: This year we are again sending a group of 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.
Potluck Lunch: We will be getting together as a church and community for a potluck lunch, on Sunday, February 8th after the church service!! On the menu is Soup & Buns!!! Bring a pot of soup or some buns to share with your church family!! Dessert, coffee & juice will be provided by the Church. See you all there! Any questions, please reach out to Tamara at tamara@willoughbychurch.com
Teach-It Tuesday: Becoming a Witness for Jesus - Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Join us for our Feburary Teach-It Tuesday event where we have invited Bally and Kirsten Sahota to share their testimony of how they were formerly Jehovah's Witnesses and came to know Jesus Christ. This event will be interview-style with Pastor Jenna who will be asking them questions, and they will share their story with us and explain how the Spirit led them out of a very oppressive situation and into the freedom of grace. Bally and Kirsten were both very deep in the Jehovah's Witness religion and have much to teach us about how we can understand and engage with our own JW's here in Langley.
Watoto Children' Choir: This Sunday, January 18th we welcome the Watoto Children's Choir to our Sunday morning service! We're so excited to have them all the way from Uganda, East Africa, they will be performing songs from their brand-new album, “Better Days—There Is Hope”. We invite you to have a listen to some of there songs, before Sunday. Don’t miss out on this uniquely immersive worship experience through song, dance and video story-telling! Songs: 10,000 Armies, No One, Wonder Working God, Confident, Better Days
Women’s Connect Event:
Hues of Blue: A High Tea Experience
Saturday, February 21 at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tickets: $15 per person, see us in the lobby
Limited seats available
Come along for a cuppa, a good natter, and some lovely dainties.
Contact: Nancy Ryvers:604-418-4409 or Marlene Derover:604-312-4463
Women's Connect Team
Trauma Informed Response in the Church: 2 workshop opportunities to choose from:
When: Friday Jan 30 12pm - 4pm (includes lunch) OR Saturday Jan 31: 9am – 1pm (includes healthy brunch food) Where: New Life CRC 35270 Delair Rd Abbotsford V3G 2E2 REGISTRATION: Trauma Informed Response Registration
On average 2 of 5 congregants have experienced trauma. Trauma is a wound of the heart and mind that causes suffering. Our churches can become safe places to process & heal from trauma when churches & leaders are equipped to support those whom God puts in our paths & churches. Come learn about trauma, what the Bible says about trauma, recognizing symptoms in self & others, gain understanding of the 3 most common ways trauma presents itself, & responding in nonharmful and practical ways.
FOR pastors, elders, deacons, pastoral care providers, church leaders & ALL interested persons. Workshop Facilitating Partners: Stacey Stolte - program lead - Bible based Trauma Healing - Canadian Bible Society Faye Martin & Jiyoung Jung - Abuse Prevention & Response Coordinators - BC CRC Safe Church Ministry INQUIRIES: contact Faye@bcsafechurch.com or Jiyoung@bcsafechurch.com INFO: BC CRC Safe Church Ministry
Gallery 7 Theatre proudly presents Glory, A Canadian-Inspired True Story, by Tracey Power. It’s 1933 and four friends decide to show the nation that hockey isn’t just for men. Based on the true story of Canada’s own Preston Rivulettes, this highly entertaining and inspiring story incorporates jazz-inspired music and swing dance to create a theatre experience that proves everyone belongs on home ice. Running January 23 & 24, 28 – 31, February 4 – 7, 2026 @ 7:30 PM with Matinees Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 1, 7 & 8 @ 2:00 PM at the Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford. Tickets and info: www.gallery7theatre.com or call 604-504-5940. Group rates available!
Regent College: Andy Squyres in Vancouver - Regent College is delighted to bring musician and writer Andy Squyres to Vancouver for two special evenings, filled with conversation and music. Join us on Friday, January 30 at the Regent Chapel for an artist talk by Andy, including conversation with Jonathan Anderson. On Saturday, January 31, join us at First Baptist Church to experience a live concert by Andy Squyres, with an opening set by Jesse Nakano. $10 tickets are available for purchase at rgnt.net/squyres.
Legacy Education Summit: “Prepare to be inspired and equipped as we are reminded of the importance ofβ―a biblical worldview in education. Together, we will explore and ponder the following questions:
What is the purpose of education? What kind of students do we want to enter the world? How can we help reshape education so that students enter the world well-equipped? How do we create a lasting effect?
How can education influence our culture for Christ? What role do parents, families, and our elders have in education? The purpose of this event is to gather anyone who understands how important education is and how it affects both individuals and our communities at large. Plan to attend this important and potentially life-changing event! Saturday, January 31: 9am - 5pm at Riverside Calvary Chapel. Everyone is welcome – please invite others to attend!”
Celebrating 75 Years of πππππ¦ - For 75 years, πππππ¦ has been part of the daily rhythms of faith for readers around the world, and we thank God for the ways these devotions continue to point people to Christ. ReFrame Ministries invites you to a special virtual Direct Connect on Thursday, January 29 at 1:00 pm EST as we celebrate this milestone, reflect on God’s faithfulness, and look ahead to what God is still doing through πππππ¦. Register at reframeministries.org/events. A recording will be shared with all who sign up.
The January Series - The January Series at Calvin University returns on January 19, 2026. Join us in-person or online. Speaker lineup and registration (for online viewing) can be found at www.calvin.edu/january
An Opportunity to Serve - The CRCNA is looking for nominees willing to serve as At-Large members of the Council of Delegates and the Canada Ministry Board. The Council of Delegates acts as the interim governing body of the CRCNA, providing governance and oversight of the denomination’s ministries and activities between our annual Synods. The Canada Ministry Board provides governance and oversight of the work of the Canadian Ministries. If you have skills and expertise in board governance and a heart for the CRCNA, or know of someone who does, we invite you to complete this nomination form (https://bit.ly/COD-nominations).
Paul’s Missionary Journeys in Greece (April 3 - 13. 2026): Travel by motor coach (6 days) and cruise ship (3 days) to sites connected with Paul’s second and third missionary journeys, as well as visit other major sites of biblical, archaeological, and cultural interest. Jeff Weima, professor at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading Pauline scholar, hosts this inspirational tour. For more information, contact Dr. Weima at 616-328-3110 or weimje@calvinseminary.edu.
Young Adult Opportunity with Resonate - Are you around 16-20 years old? Speak some Spanish? Interested in getting a taste of ministry in Central America? Join an unforgettable two-week journey with Resonate Global Mission—travel through Guatemala and El Salvador where you'll dive into real-life mission work, get to know Central American young people, experience God's love, and discover how God might be calling you to make a difference now and in the future. The trip is July 1-15, 2026 and the application deadline is February 28, 2026. Learn more at www.resonateglobalmission.org/encounter
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:
Diversity & Unity: Praying for Venezuela U.S. military action on Jan. 3 left great uncertainty for people in Venezuela, including many connected with the CRCNA.
BANNER: Editorial: Lifted Eyes Peculiarity is a hard place to be. And so, peculiar people are regularly in bowshot of discouragement’s arrows.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Because we are called to honor and uphold the sanctity of every human life—from the womb to the tomb—we invite you on this Sanctity of Human Life Sunday to put this calling into action. Consider volunteering your time at a local pregnancy center or elder care home as a tangible expression of your commitment to life. As you serve, reflect on how the experience deepens your understanding and strengthens your role as an advocate for the dignity and value of every human life. Take time to write down how this experience has shaped your heart and perspective. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Groundwork: Did Paul and James Agree on Salvation? - Paul emphasizes salvation by grace, but James teaches the importance of our works. Do our works contribute to our righteousness? Join Groundwork as we study James 1:1-8, James 2:14-26, Colossians 3:5-10, and 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 to compare what we learn from James to what Paul teaches about the relationship between God’s grace and our works, and then consider what it means for our daily lives. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Job Postings:
Cascade Christian Counselling Association is looking to fill a part-time position, two days a week beginning February 2, 2026 at their Surrey office. Hours of work day coincides with school hours (6 hours a day). Looking for someone with initiative, good people skills, computer and Basic book keeping skills. Please email resume to: info@cascadechristiancounselling.com
Position Opening: Safeguarding & Compliance Specialist - This full-time, exempt role is part of the Operations Team and reports to the Director of Safeguarding and Accountability, supporting safeguarding policy implementation and accountability standards across North American programming. The position is open to applicants in the United States or Canada. If you’re passionate about creating safe, transparent, and accountable environments, we invite you to learn more or apply by visiting our careers page. https://world-renew.breezy.hr/
Job Opening! Director of ReFrame Ministries - The Director of ReFrame Ministries will provide executive leadership and vision for the agency. This role involves strategically planning and implementing policies and decisions. Additionally, the Director will ensure that all organizational activities comply with established bylaws and frameworks, effectively supporting the mission of ReFrame Ministries, the denominational strategic ministry plan, and the mission of the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA). This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Burlington, Ont., or Grand Rapids, Mich. Apply at crcna.pinpointhq.com
Job Opening! ReFrame Advancement Director - The ReFrame Advancement Director will give leadership to ReFrame Ministries’ donor relations and communications teams by providing vision, strategic direction, and initiatives to advance the mission of the ministry. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Burlington, Ont., or Grand Rapids, Mich. Apply at crcna.pinpointhq.com
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.
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Contact Council: If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email the council at council@willoughbychurch.com