Online Bulletin
Offering for weeks 1 & 2 of March:
Canadian Foodgrains Bank is rooted in the belief that humankind is created in the image of God and that it is God’s desire that no person should go hungry. It is estimated that up to 720 million people are facing hunger worldwide and do not enjoy “food security,” meaning they do not have regular access to enough nutritious food to live healthy and active lives.
Over 30 years ago, World Renew was one of five founding members of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Today, this organization is comprised of 15 member organizations who are all committed to providing a Christian response to global hunger. World Renew responds to the food needs of families around the world who have been impacted by conflict, disaster, and food insecurity. Together, World Renew and the Foodgrains Bank assist communities with today's recovery, while laying the groundwork for tomorrow's security through vital agriculture and nutrition programs.
Through the Government of Canada’s support, the Foodgrains Bank can leverage donations from individuals, churches, and businesses up to a ratio of 4:1 for food assistance in the developing world—up to $25 million each year!
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
Housing Need: Eleanor McComb is looking for a two or three bedroom rental for a family who is in desperate need and has to relocate from their current place. If you or anyone you know has a place for rent, please reach out to Eleanor at elly1906@gmail.com.
Potluck Lunch: We will be getting together as a church and community for a potluck lunch, on Sunday, March 15th after the church service!! Our theme this month is Around the World, so pack your taste buds!!! Bring a dish inspired by a different country or culture creating a global feast right here in our church community! Dessert, coffee & juice will be provided by the Church. See you all there! Any questions, please reach out to Tamara at tamara@willoughbychurch.com
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.
Mercy Canada - Discipleship Study: Keys to Freedom is an eight-week discipleship study designed to help individuals recognize God’s voice, heal from life’s hurts, and discover their identity and freedom in Christ. We are offering this study here at Willoughby starting on April 15 at 7pm. Across eight weeks, with five 20-minute daily readings each week, this devotional-style self-study will educate, equip, and empower your relationship with God as you explore: Hearing God’s Voice; Committing and Connecting to Christ; Renewing Your Mind; Healing Life’s Hurts; Choosing to Forgive; Breaking Generational Patterns; Using Your Authority in Christ; & Maintaining Lifelong Freedom.
Using biblical teaching, practical application, and reflective questions, every participant will gain the opportunity to draw closer to God and discover greater freedom in their life.
If you are interested in this study, a sign up sheet is available in the lobby after the service!!
STILL TIME TO REGISTER for the upcoming training: 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 learning 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 have occurred. The training supports churches to become restorative culture congregations which can help to both reduce & address conflict in healthy ways. Registration deadline: Mon Mar 9. Questions: Contact: Faye Martin sfmartin@telus.net or call 604-850-5137. More INFO & to REGISTER: Restorative Congregations BC (Cost $100 - Registration is limited to 25 people)
Swallowfield Farm is pleased to be hosting Little Dipper Theatre's next production, Tempting Providence by Robert Chafe March 12-29: Based on a true story, this Canadian gem has wowed audiences around the world with its poetry, emotion and celebration of community and resilience. The Great War is over, but Myra Bennett will not slow down. She has left England on a temporary assignment as the lone nurse to nearly 500km of rural coastline in Newfoundland’s Great Northern Peninsula. Determined to leave her mark, Myra must brave the culture shock and decide whether she will allow the feisty locals to leave their mark on her as well. Soon, matters of the heart mix with matters of business, and her temporary contract threatens to become anything but! Visit www.littledippertheatre.com for more details and use promo code SFB10 for 10% off your ticket!
Laing Lectures 2026: On March 23 and 24, join us in the Regent College Chapel or online for the 2026 Laing Lectures. Dr. Meghan Sullivan, Wilsey Family College Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, will speak on the subject of artificial intelligence and ethics. Come explore faith, ethics, and the technological trajectories shaping our world. Click Here to Learn More
Gallery 7 Theatre proudly presents Anastasia, An Epic Story of Self-Discovery. Book by Terrence McNally | Music by Stephen Flaherty | Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Inspired by the Twentieth Century Fox Motion Pictures by special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical. From the play by Marcelle Maurette as adapted by Guy Bolton. As the Russian empire crumbles, young Anya sets out an epic adventure to unravel the secrets of her past. Featuring soaring ballads, dramatic tension, and inspiring hope, this beloved musical celebrates home, love, family and the historical roots that form the foundation of who we are. Running March 13 & 14, 18 – 21, 25 – 28, 2026 @ 7:30 PM with Matinees on March 14, 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2026 @ 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!
Easter Pipe Organ Concert with audience singing: Join us for a concert with organist, Aart Bijkerk with seasonal sacred music by Bach, Bossi, Van Vliet & Vierne on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:30pm at Maranatha Canadian Reformed Church, 12300 - 92 Ave, Surrey, B.C. Admission is by donation and there will be refreshments served after the concert. For more information contact: maranathaorgan@gmail.com.
Handel's Messiah: A Sacred Oratorio: Join the Trinity Western University and St John's Vancouver Choirs with the West Coast Chamber Orchestra, co-conducted by Calvin Dyck and Ben Ewert, for performances of this incredible work on April 11 at 2:00pm at Central Heights Church, Abbotsford and April 12 at 3:30pm at the Chandos Pattison Auditorium, Surrey. Tickets are available on Eventbrite for Abbotsford, April 11 (click here) and Surrey, April 12 (click here).
Help Vulnerable Families in the Middle East - As conflict escalates in the Middle East, multiple people have been killed or injured, and many families are facing urgent need after fleeing from their homes. World Renew is preparing to respond in Lebanon through a trusted Christian partner while we continue to monitor the situation across the region. Join us in praying for lasting peace, and please give to support vulnerable families at worldrenew.ca/middle-east-conflict, by calling 1-888-975-3769, or by mailing a cheque made out to World Renew, with “Middle East Conflict 2026” in the memo line, to: World Renew, 3475 Mainway, PO Box 5070 STN LCD 1, Burlington, ON, L7R 3Y8.
Paul’s Missionary Journeys in Turkey & the Seven Churches of Revelation (Oct 9-19, 2026): Visit ancient sites connected with Paul’s First, Second, and Third Missionary Journeys as well as the seven churches to whom John wrote the Book of Revelation. Join Jeff Weima, professor at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading biblical scholar, for this inspirational biblical tour. Contact Dr. Weima at 616-328-3110 or weimje@calvinseminary.edu.
1Life March 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 March 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: Faith, Fear, and the Future Immigration raids and deportations are making a poignant impact on Hispanic youth.
Denomination: Creating Space for CRC Voices One strength of the Network is that it doesn’t speak with just one voice.
BANNER: Avoiding a Mob Mentality If I had been there among the crowds that first Holy Week, would I have been part of the mob calling for Jesus to be crucified?
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Annual Day of Prayer (March 11) - On the night of his arrest, Jesus asked his disciples to stay with him, watch, and pray. Prayer is a discipline that requires the dedication of our precious time and attention. It is also a practice through which Jesus invites all disciples to experience sweet communion with him. Today is the CRCNA’s Annual Day of Prayer. This week set aside intentional time to pray for your local church, our denomination, and the worldwide communion of saints. In your prayer ask Jesus to draw you and all believers to himself, that we may be one (John 17:20-23). Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Groundwork: Jesus: Judged, Beaten, and Crowned with Thorns - At the fifth Station of the Cross, we reflect on Jesus before Pilate, and at the sixth, we witness Jesus endure mocking and beating from Roman soldiers as they placed a crown of thorns on his head. Join Groundwork as we study Mark 15:1-15 and John 19:1-3 for a Lenten reflection on Jesus’ suffering and persecution, and what it means for his followers. 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.
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
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