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.
Donation Receipts 2025: The tax receipts for 2025 will be in your church mailbox on Sunday, February 1st. If the envelope is not picked up by Sunday, February 8th, then the tax receipt will be mailed to your home. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Liz our Church Bookkeeper at bookkeeper@willoughbychurch.com.
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
Seniors: We will be meeting on Thursday, February 5th at 10am in the Fellowship Hall. Come join us for fellowship & refreshments. This Thursday we'll be showing an episode of The Chosen, a groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus, seen through the eyes of those who knew him. It shares an authentic and intimate look at Jesus’ revolutionary life and teachings. Anyone is invited to join in the fun! Hope to see you all there!!!!
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.
Blood Donor Clinic: For the month of February we will be hosting two Blood Donor Clinics, on Friday, February 13th & Saturday, February 14th at 11am. If you are able, please join in saving lives together by donating blood. Appointments are necessary and can be booked at blood.ca.
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, sign up starting January 25th after the service! 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. Thanks, 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
Get to know your Canadian Justice Mobilizer, Cindy Stover! Join us Thursday, February 5, from 10:00–11:00 am at the 1Life Learning Hub, (Fleetwood CRC 160 Ave in Surrey). Enjoy refreshments while learning about Canadian Justice Ministries and available resources, including Hearts Exchanged, the Climate Witness Project, refugee advocacy, cohort learning, advocacy opportunities, and connections to Intercultural Ministry.
Thrive: CRCNA Intercultural Ministry and Thrive present the Intercultural Cohort Public Lecture with Rev. Dr. Ray Aldred, speaking on Canadian Diaspora Migration and the Mission of God. Join us Friday, Feb 6, 2026, at 6:30 PM at Nelson Avenue Community Church, Burnaby, to engage in intercultural mission, enjoy local food vendors, and an art sale.
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
2026 Guatemala Discovery Tour - World Renew invites you to experience Guatemala from the inside through the 2026 Discovery Tour, a learning journey alongside communities already leading change. Join us from March 14-22, 2026 to hear powerful stories of transformation and experience Guatemala's rich culture and hospitality. Come discover what God is doing in Guatemala! Registration closes January 31, 2026. For more information and to register, visit: bit.ly/guatemala2026info
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: Reformed Faith Yields Hope in Myanmar The Christian Reformed Church of Myanmar requests prayers amid increasingly difficult challenges.
January Series: Applying the Principles of MLK Naomi Tutu kicked off the 2026 January Series with a talk on faith, justice, and the image of God in everyone.
NETWORK: Calling and Supporting New Leaders Churches can tangibly support the next generation of leaders in discerning their call.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - The faith practice of remembering provides a way to center our attention on what God has done in our lives as a reminder that God is with us here and now. As the month of January draws to a close, share your favorite memory from the past month or past year with your family members or friends, recognizing God’s care and love for you in that moment. For more info on the faith practice of remembering, see crcna.org/FaithPracticesProject/remembering. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Groundwork: Saved by Grace Alone. Let Your Works Respond Accordingly. - The apostle Paul wrote a lot about salvation and the Christian life. Study Galatians 2:19-21, Galatians 3:1-3, Galatians 5:13-25, Romans 8:1-4, and Colossians 3:12-14 with Groundwork to gain clarity from his teaching on how we walk in step with the Spirit and grow in Christlikeness while keeping grace and Christ’s work on the cross at the center of salvation. 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! 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.
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