From now until April 30, your gift to Resonate’s Where Most Needed fund will be matched by a generous donor, dollar for dollar, up to $175,000! I urge you to take advantage of this opportunity and donate now, while your gift will go twice as far!
Online Bulletin
April 2026
Tamara Wevers
April 17, 2026
Offering for weeks 3 & 4 of April:
Resonate Global Mission: Formerly Christian Reformed World Missions and Christian Reformed Home Missions, Resonate Global Mission has come together in 2017 to walk alongside Christian Reformed churches as they join God’s mission in their own neighborhoods and around the world. Specifically, they planted 58 churches, sent over 150 missionaries over 40 countries, and supported over 9,800 lay leaders to proclaim the gospel.
Garage Sale: There will be a garage sale at the church on Saturday, May 9 from 9:00am -1:00pm. If you would like a table or more information please contact Yvonne Vandyk 604-710-9786 or Helen Vandenberg 604-807-3706. This is not a fundraiser, you'll be able to bring and sell your own items in the church parking lot!
Potluck: It's time again for us to share the table! We will be getting together as a church and community for a potluck lunch, on Sunday, April 26th after the church service. Bring whatever your heart desires for this potluck, soup, salad, sandwiches, appetizers...anything you feel like making for this lunch!! Dessert, coffee & juice will be provided by the Church. See you all there! Any questions, please reach out to Tamara at tamara@willoughbychurch.com
Women's Connect: Save the Date! Saturday, May 23 at 10am! Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss it!
Love Langley: Churches of Langley are getting together for a City-Wide Environmental Initiative on Saturday, May 30th from 1:00pm-3:00pm. We as a church are getting involved to clean up our community!! If you are interested and would like to sign up, (you get a free t-shirt!!) you can click the link below or fill out the sign up sheet in the lobby after the service.
There will be a worship service at 3:30pm at TWU after the clean up!
Hope to see you all there!!!
Summer Outreach Program Jobs: Fleetwood CRC in Surrey is hiring a Summer Outreach Intern (for 16 weeks from May thru August). If you are 15-30 years old, and would like to work for our church this summer to learn more, see the job descriptions on the website here. And to apply, please email Natasha at nvedder@fleetwoodcrc.org.
CLAYBURN COLLECTIVE SPRING ARTISAN MARKET: Come out to shop from 25 local artisans at our Spring Market on Mother's Day weekend!
Dates: May 8 (4pm-8pm) and May 9 (9am-2pm).
Location: Living Hope Church | 34631 Old Clayburn Road, Abbotsford
Admission is free!
Refreshments available by donation to Life Recovery. This is a great event to attend with your mom or to find some last-minute gifts for her or someone special in your life. Follow @clayburncollective on Instagram for more information on our vendors.
Re:activate Youth Conference 2026 - September 11 to 13
We are excited to announce that ReActivate 2026 registration opens on April 1st! Re:activate is an incredible weekend of worship, learning, experiencing God’s world, building new friendships, deepening relationships, and strengthening the bond we have as churches in BC.
This year's theme is Be Still and Know, from Psalm 46:10!
Registration opens April 1st and closes May 31st,
To register and for more information please go to: https://www.reactivatecrc.com/
Coming next week: 1Life - Let’s Talk About It: On-Line Zoom Conversation Group. Join us to chew over articles from the April issue of Christian Courier! We expect to use the article on page 1 to help us wrestle with the difficulties of choices for the future in a fragile world with finite budgets. The columns by Michael DeMoor and David Koyzis (page 16) and the collage Curt Gesch commissioned for his column (page 17) will also add fodder for our discussion! Monday, April 20 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Email for Zoom link here
Invitation to A Renewed Canadian Welcome (hybrid event): Please join Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ), World Renew, and the Centre for Missional Leadership to celebrate the launch of CPJ's new book, A Renewed Canadian Welcome: Eleven Visions from Migrants and Advocates. We'll gather on Tuesday, May 5 at 7:00 pm Pacific - in-person at St. Andrew's Hall (University of British Columbia) or online via Zoom - to hear from CPJ about the vision of the book, and learn from a panel discussion with the co-author of one of the book's chapters and a refugee rights advocate. You can read more about the event and register at this link.
Upcoming Webinar: Reimagining Youth Ministry - Join Thrive Faith Formation Consultant Rick Zomer for a webinar and conversation using Andrew Root's book The End of Youth Ministry? as a guide. Together, we will consider why churches might be struggling in youth ministry efforts and explore strategies for moving forward in intergenerational discipleship. Register for the May 5th, 4pm EDT webinar here: tinyurl.com/y6m8crje or the May 14th, 7pm EDT webinar here: tinyurl.com/ds2mrdx7 or by emailing thrive@crcna.org
Concert: Come join us for a choral celebration of music that illuminates, uplifts and connects! The Gloria Dei Chorale, under the direction of Cathrie Yuen, is pleased to present “Sunrise Mass” on Saturday, May 9 at 7:00 pm along with Special Guest Orchestra: West Coast Chamber Orchestra and Special Guest Choirs: Cantabile and Moscrop Secondary School Choir. The concert, which features works by Gjeilo, Elgar and Helvey, is at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 – 13th Ave, Burnaby, BC.
Tickets: $30, 10 and Under: Free, available from members, at the door and on Eventbrite.ca. Contact Tina at 604-588-6377 or Elaine at 604-271-0283 for more information.
Bethesda: Bethesda's Lend a Hand Campaign is underway! Will you ‘lend a hand’ by joining Bethesda in its efforts to strengthen and extend valuable services to people with diverse abilities and their families? If you say “yes! I want to support this important ministry,” you have three different ways of donating: 1) mail your cheque to 2775 Emerson St, Abbotsford, V2T 4H8 2) go line to www.BethesdaBC.com and click on “Donate”, 3) or, if you live in the area, feel free to drop off your donation. Visit bethesdabc.com/lend-a-hand/ to learn more about the Lend a Hand campaign. If you have questions or are not receiving Bethesda newsletters by mail or email, please email life@BethesdaBC.com or phone us at 604-850-6604 (locally) or toll-free at 1-866-455-2231.
Langley Community Chorus Presents: In Time, Songs that move us through time. It’s playful, reflective, a little nostalgic, and full of energy — the kind of experience that only really works when we’re all in the room together. So come spend some time with us, for 3 concerts in May on Friday, May 1st at 7pm at the Walnut Grove Lutheran Church. On Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th at 3pm at St.Andrew's Anglican Church. Tickets are $25 for Adults, $15 for Teens and 12 and under are free. Click Here for Tickets
Healing Hearts, Transforming Nations Workshop - Co-hosted by Resonate Global Mission and the CRC’s Indigenous and Intercultural Ministries, this 4-day immersive workshop will engage you in meaningful practices of healing and reconciliation, and equip you to repair and rebuild relationships in your local communities. You will experience: Personal healing and forgiveness, Tools for Intercultural teamwork, Examples of trauma-informed ministry, and Biblical frameworks to care for divided communities. Join us July 6–10, 2026, at the Five Oaks Retreat Centre in Paris, ON. Cost: $400 ($500 after May 1st). Learn more and register: tinyurl.com/yj972wxe
Cascade Family Bible Camp – July 9-13 at Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood, WA
Join us for a summer of faith, fellowship, and fun! Whether you're single, a couple, a family, or a senior, this retreat offers a refreshing time of worship and connection in a beautiful setting. Enjoy inspiring speakers, engaging programs for kids (preschool through post-high), and a variety of activities—including swimming, mini golf, tennis, basketball, volleyball, bocce, a ropes course, rocket launching, and zip-lines! Choose to camp with your tent or RV, or opt for comfortable lodging with meals included.
First-time attendee? Coming from Canada? Discounts are available!
Register online: https://cascadefamilybiblecamp.org/registration-info
For questions, contact katvee70@gmail.com or mike.jager66@gmail.com.
Paul's Missionary Journeys in Turkey and the Seven Churches of Revelation - October 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
Pray for Synod 2026 - Starting May 3, and for 40 days leading up to Synod 2026, pray with CRC members, leaders, and friends for God’s presence and guidance for the CRC and this year’s synod gathering. Learn more and find prayer resources at network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/prayer/40-days-prayer-synod-2026, including a link to sign up to receive daily emails throughout the 40 days with prayers written by people from across the denomination.
Wisdom in the Age of AI Conference - Calvin University will host Wisdom in the Age of AI, October 8–10, 2026, a conference exploring how Christian faith can guide the wise and faithful use of artificial intelligence. With dynamic keynote speakers and a dedicated AI and Church track, the conference offers thoughtful conversation for pastors and lay leaders alike. The conference will be held in person at the Prince Conference Center on Calvin University's campus, with livestream available for people unable to attend in person. Learn more at calvin.edu/faith-and-technology
1Life April 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 April 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:
Denomination: Social Media Course for Ministry Leaders Shine Online is equipping church leaders to build intentional online communities.
Every Generation: Celebration of Learning Act Five: equipping church leaders and curious learners to approach life with an examined sense of Christian purpose.
The BANNER: Rich in What Matters: Decluttering Home and Heart Rid yourself of the internal and external clutter weighing you down.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - As you continue to celebrate Eastertide—50 days of practicing resurrection living—pick one area of your life in which you want to live more fully into resurrection hope. Perhaps it’s in how you handle conflict, care for your body, or serve your community. Invite Jesus into that space, recognizing his risen presence. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Groundwork: The Cross of Jesus is the Only Way - As Galatians continues, Paul continues to emphasize that the cross of Jesus is the only way to salvation and he confronts Peter’s hypocritical behavior. Join our Groundwork conversation as we study Galatians 2 to explore the struggle the apostles faced as the Christian faith spread, and along the way find the courage to embody the truth of salvation in your relationships and daily life. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Groundwork 15th Anniversary - Groundwork is celebrating its 15th anniversary! For more than 15 years now, this radio show and podcast has been digging into the richness of God’s Word as the foundation for our lives. Come celebrate God’s faithfulness with us! Register online at reframeministries.org/events
Job Postings:
Position Opening: Planned Giving Manager at World Renew - The Planned Giving Manager position at World Renew is now live! This is a full‑time, exempt role within our Constituency Relations Team, reporting to the Donor Relations Director in Canada. The position is based in Burlington, ON, with hybrid work options available. The Planned Giving Manager will play a key role in nurturing relationships with members of World Renew’s legacy giving society, our Joseph Stewards, and in growing planned giving commitments across Canada. This role focuses on personalized donor cultivation, meaningful stewardship, and building a pipeline of future planned giving supporters. It also involves developing educational materials, coordinating with estate planning professionals, and supporting long‑term strategies for legacy giving growth. If you or someone in your network is committed to relationship‑based fundraising, legacy giving, and supporting World Renew’s mission, we encourage you to apply. https://worldrenew.ca/careers
The Banner: The March/April 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