Online Bulletin
Offering for weeks 3 & 4 of February: This is the last Sunday to give to either of the Special Offerings!
ABBA Canada: ABBA Canada provides financial assistance and support to Canadian Christian families wanting to grow their family through domestic or international adoption. Although not every Christian will adopt, ABBA believes every Christian is called to play a part in caring for the orphan. ABBA Canada was born as a response to seeing Christian families who desired to bring a child in need into their family, but not pursue adoption because of the overwhelming process and financial hurdles. Since 2011, ABBA Canada has provided $700,000 in adoption grants to over 171 deserving Canadian Christian families. 100% of all donations to ABBA Canada help fund a Canadian family’s adoption without deducting administration costs. Our dream is for every believer to be engaged with helping these vulnerable children.
Lent Devotional: During this season of Lent, we are offering a devotion to help you seek the Lord through prayer and scripture. The Union Gospel Mission, has put together "A Journey into God's Quiet Grace" a special 40 Day Lent Devotional featuring devotions written by local Christian leaders. There will be copies of Union Gospel Missions devotional available in the church lobby after the service for the next few weeks. As well as a digital resource from them and you can access the digital copy by clicking here!
Seniors: We will be meeting on Thursday, February 26th at 10am. Come join us for fellowship, refreshments and some shared activities. We will also be welcoming back, Len Batterink who will share about the missionary trips of the Apostle Paul. After our time together, you're all invited to lunch at the Ricky's in Murrayville! Hope to see you all there!!!!
New Members: Lunch & Connection - We’re hosting a New Members Lunch and orientation after the service on March 8. We’d love to invite you all to come if you’re able! We’re going to be gathering together with those who are new to the community and answering any questions you might have about our church.
Whether you’re interested in being a member, curious to know more about the church, or simply interested in a free lunch, we’d love to have you there!
Please let Pastor Jenna know if you would like to attend so that we can order the appropriate amount of food.
Teach-It Tuesday: Building Blocks for Sharing the Gospel - Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Come join us on March 10 for another Teach-It Tuesday! We will be welcoming Ashley Peter to encourage us and equip us with some building blocks for sharing the good news with others.
Ashley writes this:
Is there a news big enough to build our lives upon -- a story that reveals our true identity and gives our lives meaning and purpose? The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the glorious and liberating news that is restoring our weary, battered planet, one life at a time.
Our individual stories make sense only when seen through the good news story -- the Gospel. It explains why we are here on earth, who we are, what we are called to do, how to live on this earth and what happens when our mortal time runs out.
What if you and I could sensitively invite people into this good news story to help them understand their identity, meaning, morality, and purpose through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus?
Come, explore the gospel and discover how you can invite others into it.
Come for dessert and social time at 6:30pm, and the conversation will begin at 7:00pm. Hope to see you there! Sign up for Teach-It Tuesday
Blood Donor Clinic: For the month of March we will be hosting two Blood Donor Clinics on Friday March 13th and Saturday, March 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.
Focus on the Cross - Lent is a season to focus on the hope of Jesus Christ. Receive a free Today devotional email series to help you refresh, refocus, and renew your faith during Lent. Or download the ebook! Subscribe at todaydevotional.com/lent.
On Thursday, February 26 at 7:00pm, at Hope Community Church, you are invited to join us for an All of Life interview with Dr. Mark Tsai exploring faith and neurodiversity. In this conversation, we'll explore what neurodivergence means, consider why diagnoses are increasing, and reflect on how we can faithfully learn to love and live well in the midst of our diverse mental makeup.
Doors open at 6:30pm for wine, charcuterie, and jazz music, with the interview beginning at 7:00pm and will be followed by a time of open Q & A. Please make sure to register online here to save your spot!
RESTORATIVE CONGREGATIONS Learning How to Grow Restorative Churches:
March 13 & 14, 2026 9am – 4 pm @ Trinity CRC Abbotsford: This 2 day training will introduce participants to FaithCARE’s framework & vision for restorative congregations. Participants will learn how to design and facilitate proactive listening circles for a variety of topics and occasions, incorporate restorative practices into interpersonal relationships, ministry groups, congregational life & discernment, leadership meetings etc. Tools are given to help restore or make right where harm and wrong has occurred. The training supports churches to become restorative culture congregations which can help to both reduce & address conflict in healthy ways. More INFO & to REGISTER: Restorative Congregations BC (Registration is limited to 25 people) Questions? Contact: Faye Martin sfmartin@telus.net or call 604-850-5137
Coming Next Week: Let’s Talk About It - On-Line Zoom Conversation Group with 1Life - Join us to chew over articles in the February issue of Christian Courier! There are lots of interesting articles, but this month we'll start with the page 1 story "Cautious Hope in Venezuela." Can you see parallel ways Canadian Christians respond to political and social tensions? Could our churches be becoming "vaccinated against politics?" Is that always unhealthy? Michael DeMoor's short piece on "Moral Panics" offers an angle on this as well. (Interested in the political possibilities? We may host a separate Zoom discussion with Kathy Vandergrift and Matthijs Kronemeijer to unpack their articles referencing Bill C-9. Email us for information! Monday, February 23 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Email for zoom link here
Book Launch with Gary Thomas: We're delighted to host author and speaker Gary Thomas at Regent for the launch of his new book, The Life You Were Reborn to Live: Dismantling 12 Lies That Rob Your Intimacy with God. Join us on Tuesday, February 24, at 7 pm as Gary reflects on spiritual lies that harm many Christians, followed by a time for Q&A and book signing. Learn More
Today is Justice and Hope Sunday! - This year, we focus on Intercultural Ministries, celebrating God’s diverse and unified family. Intercultural Ministries helps CRC churches become places of belonging, unity, and flourishing for people of all backgrounds. Learn more at crcna.org/intercultural
Call for Nominations to the Canadian National Gathering - The 2026 Canadian National Gathering is creating space for a diverse and well-rounded group of participants from across Canada, representing different regions, generations, and experiences. Nominations are open to any member of a CRC in Canada. If someone comes to mind, please nominate them! This is a meaningful way to affirm their gifts and invite them into something that will have a lasting impact on our wider church community. Learn more and make a nomination: www.crcna.org/canada
1Life February 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 February 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: “I Was in Prison, and You Visited Me” A Christian Reformed leader shares his testimony from inside ICE custody.
NETWORK: Political Dehumanization: A Pastoral Response We are called to recognize the humanity in each and every human being.
BANNER: Praying Through the Valley of Lent with Psalm 23 As we walk the valley of Lent, the words of Psalm 23 are a rod to guide and a staff to comfort.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Today is the first Sunday of Lent. The forty days of Lent bring to mind the forty years of Israel’s sojourn in the wilderness and the forty days of fasting that preceded Jesus’ public ministry. During Lent, Christians around the world reflect on the weight of sin, the cost of salvation, and the love that motivated Jesus’ earthly sojourn and sacrificial death. This year during Lent, find an object that reminds you of the wilderness (like a small stone or a container of sand) and place it in plain sight. Whenever you see it, pause and remember the depth of Jesus’ love and how far he went to rescue you from sin and death. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Groundwork: In the Garden of Gethsemane: Jesus Prays, Judas Betrays, and Jesus is Arrested. - As Lent begins, let’s prepare our hearts in this season by following Jesus to Golgotha and studying the biblical events that comprise the traditional stations of the cross. Join Groundwork as we begin our journey by studying Matthew 26:31-56 to reflect on what happened to Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane and consider the effects of his prayer, betrayal, and arrest for Jesus and for us. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Job Postings:
New Life Church is seeking a welcoming, organized, and adaptable Office Administrator to support the daily life of our church. This role plays a key behind-the-scenes part in helping our staff, volunteers, and congregation stay connected, informed, and supported. The Office Administrator serves as a central point of coordination for office operations, scheduling, ministry support and communication, helping ensure that ministry flows smoothly and people feel cared for. This is a temporary, full‑time (35 hours/week), paid position intended to cover a maternity leave. The anticipated term is from May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027. Specific start and end dates will be confirmed with the successful candidate. To learn more, see the full job description and apply, please visit newlifecrc.ca/employment.
NEW LIFE CHURCH - WORSHIP PASTOR: New Life Church is currently accepting applications for the position of Worship Pastor. The Worship Pastor should lead New Life Church in vibrant, Christ-centered worship and equip the congregation to live a lifestyle of worship. This role focuses on planning and leading weekly services that nurture faith and remain welcoming to all, especially guests. As a skilled musician, this person will oversee music ministry and develop worship teams. The position is 20 hours/week with possible additional hours. To learn more, see the full job description and apply, please visit newlifecrc.ca/employment.
Hiring! Director of Thrive - The Thrive Director will provide overall direction and leadership for Thrive, ensuring that strategic planning, fiscal management, programming, resource development, staff care and development, achievement of goals, and administrative functions are effectively carried out. The Director will ensure the overall implementation, assessment, and success of Thrive’s mandate serving churches in both Canada and the United States. Ths is a full-time, hybrid position based in Burlington, Ont., or Grand Rapids, Mich. Learn more and apply by March 23 at crcna.pinpointhq.com
Support 'The Banner' Sunday, March 1 - Our congregation is encouraged to support a 160-year-old member of the CRC! 'The Banner' is the official magazine of the CRC and is available for free, in print and online, to every member of the denomination. A special offering will be taken next week to help continue the journalistic ministry of this historic magazine. Discover how you can get it and best support it at: thebanner.org/signup
The Banner: The January/February 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