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Offering for weeks 1&2 of May:

The special offering for this month is for Campus Re/Formed Okanagan.  This ministry is led by Chaplain Rev. Dr. Todd Statham at UBC Okanagan. As a university chaplain, Todd seeks to equip and encourage students, staff, and faculty to be lifelong disciples of Jesus and faithfully serve Christ through their studies and research. Dr. Statham is an ordained CRC pastor and has been serving as campus pastor since 2016 and will be leading worship here at Willoughby on May 10th.

* The Deacons will be doing two Special Offerings per month,  Christian Reformed Campus Ministries Okanagan will run for the first two weeks, with Resonate Global Mission for weeks 3&4.  You are invited to give to either or both offerings as they will both be available on tithley for the whole month of May! *

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!  

Job Opportunity: Any college students or person looking for a summer office job in Langley on the bypass? If interested, contact Esther @ 604-309-3340!

Women's Connect: You Belong Here - Saturday, May 23rd from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Connect with other women in our community at this special spring gathering. Come join us for a "Blooming Good Time", you can sign up in the foyer after the service on Sunday's, cost is $5.00 a person. 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 this link 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!!!

Walk in the Spirit of Reconciliation – Friday, May 29 – Sunday, May 31. This walk, organized by a group of Christians in Langley/Abbotsford, is in response to the 2015 TRC Canada’s Calls to Action. Join in walking to stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples and lament the harms done by the Canadian Residential school system. You can choose a self-guided walk or join a group walk. You are also invited to participate in a series of weekend events designed to raise awareness and promote reconciliation. All are welcome!  See Walk in the Spirit for more information and to register. 

Blood Donor Clinic: For the month of May we will be hosting two more Blood Donor Clinics on Friday, May 15th at 1pm and Friday, May 29 at 1pm. If you are able, please join in saving lives together by donating blood. Appointments are necessary and can be booked at blood.ca.

Spring Concert: The Langley Ukulele Association's Senior B Ensemble presents their annual Spring Ukulele Concert & Recital, "A Mother's Day Tribute." Join for an evening of music which will include the Junior & Intermediate Ensembles, with special guests the Langley Senior A Ensemble. Saturday, May 9th at 7:00pm here at Willoughby Church! Tickets are $12.00 and available at the door!

Garden Sharing Table 2026: If your vegetable or flower garden is producing more than you can use, why not share the abundance? Starting this Sunday, you're invited to bring your extras to our Garden Sharing Table, located in the church’s front lobby. Whether you have a handful of herbs or a bumper crop of rhubarb, all contributions are welcome. Let’s share with each other the bounty of our gardens and enjoy the gifts of the season together. The table will be available every Sunday throughout the summer. 

Congregational Meeting: SAVE THE DATE!!! We will be having our Congregational Meeting on Sunday, May 31st at 7:00 pm to approve last years financials and share other business!! Please save that date as we hope to see you all at the meeting!!! More information and agenda to follow. Blessings, Council

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.

Men of Praise | An Evening of Hymns and Praise Songs 

Men and boys of all ages are warmly invited to join us on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM for a special evening of worship at Langley Immanuel Christian Reformed Church. 

This evening will be a time to gather together in praise of God, singing a rich selection of hymns and praise songs that celebrate his faithfulness, mercy, and greatness. Fathers, sons, grandfathers, brothers, and friends are encouraged to come together for this joyful time of worship and fellowship. 

We also gladly welcome guests from neighbouring churches and the wider community. 

Location: 
Langley Immanuel CRC 
21713 50 Ave, Langley, BC 

“In every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands.” 
1 Timothy 2:8 

Come and join us as we lift our voices together for the glory of God's name. 

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/

Happy Mother’s Day! Help Support the First 1,000 Days - Today we celebrate the love and devotion of mothers around the world. Your gifts to World Renew today will help equip moms to give their babies the best possible start in the first 1,000 days of life and help ensure healthy futures. Please give generously today—with your support, we can share God’s love and change countless lives for generations. To learn more or give online, visit worldrenew.ca/first1000days

Student Fund Committee Classis BCSE: Students intending to go into full time or part-time ordained ministry in the Christian Reformed Church may apply for financial support after their undergraduate studies are completed and they qualify for entry at Calvin Seminary or a comparable institution recognized by Classis. Applicants need to receive an endorsement of their home church. Contact petervanhuizen48@gmail.com for an application form and funding criteria. (Deadline May 31, 2026)

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.

Regent College: Hopeful Realism: A Theology for & of Resilience - You’re invited to an Evening Public Lecture with Gordon T. Smith on May 11, 2026 at 7:30pm. Join us in the chapel or tune in online to explore theology, culture, and much more with this year’s Summer faculty. To livestream this and other Evening Public Lectures, visit rgnt.net/live. About the Lecture: Emil Brunner is surely right in his observation that hope is as essential to human functioning as oxygen to the lungs. We need to learn what it means to be a people of resilient hopefulness—turning from both toxic positivity and any proclivity we might have to despair. Only if we know how to keep hope alive in our own hearts can we give renewed hope and encouragement to others.

FREE Gospel Concert! Everyone is warmly invited to a Gospel concert with Rythm & Grace, a Celtic Gospel Band on Saturday, May 23rd at 7:00 PM at the Shunshine Ridge Baptist Church (6230 120 Street) in Surrey. No tickets required to attend, and there will be a freewill offering to support children's education in Latin America. For more information, please contact Generation Rising at (204) 415-6836 or visit www.genrising.org/events. 

Gallery 7 Theatre proudly presents A Few God Men, A Story of Honor and Integrity by Aaron Sorkin. A US Marine dies because of a disciplinary action gone horribly wrong. A young Navy attorney with a reputation for plea bargains is assigned to defend the two soldiers accused of the murder. A high-stakes court-room drama, sprinkled with generous doses of humour, explores honour, integrity, and standing up for the truth, all while examining how our careers shape who we are. Running May 8 & 9, 13 – 16, 20 – 23, 2026 @ 7:30 PM with Matinees on May 9, 16, 17, 23 & 24 @ 2:00 PM at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium (32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford). Tickets and info: www.gallery7theatre.com or call 604-504-5940. Group rates available!

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.

1Life May 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 May 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:

Global Mission: A Lifelong Calling A short-term mission trip can often lead into a lifelong journey of faith and service.

Spiritual Formation: When Worship Feels Like a Risk That August morning, I received a phone call that every grandparent dreads.

The BANNER: Editorial: Transformed Eyes What happens when fixed eyes are transformed (“fixed”) by Jesus so everything comes into focus?

Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Mother’s Day - Women were the first to witness the resurrected Jesus, and they told others the good news of the living God. When you think about your faith journey, who are the women who have told you about God? This week take some time to journal, draw, or share with a friend or family member stories about the women who have had an impact on your faith. Consider writing a note to one of them or, if possible, visiting them and thanking them in person. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive

Groundwork: God Creates - The theme of creation echoes throughout the Bible. Join our Groundwork conversation as we study Genesis 1, Revelation 21:22-24, Psalm 139:13-14, Hebrews 1:1-3, and Colossians 1:15-17 to discuss what this theme reveals to us about God’s character, love, and intentions. Then we’ll consider our call to reflect God’s creativity with our own as bearers of his image. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.

Writers Wanted - The Banner is looking to expand its network of news correspondents - freelance writers paid per story to report on assignments from every corner of the Christian Reformed denomination. If you love stories, are curious to ask church leaders about how and why they do things, and are willing to train and learn, our news editor would love to hear from you: news@thebanner.org. (If you are an experienced writer, all the better! Just mention that in your email.)

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