Offering for weeks 3 & 4 of July:
The SA Foundation is a Christian organization dedicated to offering refuge, long-term recovery programs, skills development, and job opportunities to women escaping human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Rooted in the principles of servanthood, personal recovery, and community, our ultimate vision is clear: a world where no one is enslaved by or trapped in the sex trade.
We achieve this by providing a safe, comprehensive way out for young women and their children. By establishing highly effective recovery programs in partnership with local charitable groups, we turn survival into sustainable freedom. Embracing the philosophy of "thinking globally, acting locally," all SA Foundation programs—both in Canada and internationally—are sparked at the grassroots level and fueled by community devotion.
Currently, the SA Global Network encompasses projects in Vancouver, Nepal, Greece, Italy (Bologna and Varese), Budapest, the Philippines, and Thailand. This past April, the network supported over 140 women and 29 children—an achievement made possible entirely by the community uniting to invest in their recovery and future.
About the SA Foundation (www.safoundation.com)
* For the two Special Offerings this month, Wycliffe will run for the first two weeks, with SA Foundation 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 July! *
WCRC Family Fun Day - Come join us for a Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 8th from 10am to 2pm. The youth will be here doing a car wash to raise money for their Re:Activate trip to Salmon Arm in September! We'll have outdoor games on the front lawn and a BBQ for lunch. Hope to see you all there!!!
Don't forget to tell your family, friends and neighbours about the car wash!!
Join Our Team: Starting in September, we're going to be introducing a new group of volunteers that will include our current structure of ushers and greeters. Our 'Weclome Team' will be a crew of 5-6 people each Sunday that are tasked with welcoming people into the building, answering any questions they might have, and showing them where they can find a bulletin and sit down.
If you have a welcoming presence and are looking for a way to get involved, please let Pastor Jenna or Tamara know! The commitment is to serve once every 6 weeks, and it only requries about 30 minutes of your time on a Sunday morning.
This will be a great gift to our community, so please consider joining!
Garden Sharing Table: Are your vegetable or flower gardens, fruit trees or bushes producing more than you can use? Why not share the abundance? Bring your extras to our Sunday morning Garden Sharing Table, located in the church’s front lobby. Let’s share the bounty of our gardens and enjoy the gifts of the season together. Everyone is welcome to take home items from the table to enjoy! The table will be available every Sunday throughout the summer.
Blood Donor Clinic: For the month of July we will be hosting two Blood Donor Clinics on Friday, July 17th at 12pm and Saturday, July 18th at 10am. If you are able, please join in saving lives together by donating blood. Appointments are necessary and can be booked at blood.ca.
Help Needed: The Mission Thrift Store (formerly Bible for Missions) is celebrating 35 years! We plan to celebrate this in December and are asking for help to find photos and documents from the early years. Do you have any or know someone who might have something? Please call or text Pat Storteboom 604-787-0256, or Arlene (Manager) 778-878-8694 or drop it off at the store anytime it’s open. Thank you so much!
Regent's Evening Public Lecture series returns at the end of June with more thought-provoking, spirit-enriching, and completely free EPLs. Join us in the Chapel or online to hear Summer faculty discuss everything from groundbreaking research to insights gleaned from a lifetime of ministry. To keep the conversation going, don't forget to bring a friend along. All are welcome! Next Weeks Lectures: Monday, July 20 | 7:30–9 pm The Greatest Poem Ever Told: Rethinking Holy Scripture as the Poetry of God with Brent A. Strawn - We’re used to thinking about the Bible as story. What would it mean to understand it as poetry? Wednesday, July 22 | 7:30–9 pm Attuned Hope in Times That Try Our Souls with Susan S. Phillips - A sociologist and spiritual director shares reflections on the gift, practices, and virtue of hope.
Regent: On the Podcast: Dennis Edwards - Tune in to a Regent Podcast conversation with Rev. Dr. Dennis R. Edwards as he shares insights from his years of pastoral ministry and biblical studies, navigating topics of race, ethnicity, and biblical interpretation. He particularly highlights the importance of recognizing our social location and the ways culture influences our interpretation of biblical texts and theology. Catch all of Regent's latest podcast episodes with Summer faculty at podcast.regent-college.edu.
Summer at A Rocha: Restoration Saturdays - It is a busy season, and our Conservation team is looking for help! Join us for Restoration Saturdays to remove invasives and plant native species. Saturdays July 18 & 25
9:30am - 12pm 1620 192 St.
Help Families Affected by the Venezuela Earthquakes - Two powerful earthquakes devastated communities in Venezuela on June 24. World Renew is working with local organizations to respond, meeting urgent needs for families who have lost their homes or can’t access clean water and sanitation. Your church can help share Christ’s hope with survivors by giving at worldrenew.ca/venezuela-earthquake, by calling 1-888-975-3769, or by mailing a cheque made out to World Renew, with “Venezuela Earthquake” in the memo line, to: World Renew, 3475 Mainway, PO Box 5070 STN LCD 1, Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8.
Volunteer with World Renew Disaster Response Services this fall! - Local communities in Florida are still helping homeowners recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Could you make a difference in their recovery? Consider repairing hurricane-impacted homes with World Renew Disaster Response Services! With on-site leadership, tools, and materials, we're ready for you. Find fall team dates and site locations at worldrenew.org/get-involved/volunteer to sign up or contact us today.
Reflecting a Lifetime of Blessings - As we look back on God’s faithfulness throughout our lives, we often feel a nudge to "pay it forward." A gift in your will is a beautiful way to honour the journey God has led you on. Whether you wish to support justice, global mission, or local leadership, we can help you tailor a gift that reflects your passions. Explore your options with a free consultation from our partners at Christian Stewardship Services at info@csservices.ca or 1-800-267-8890.
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: Missionaries Cross Borders to Share Hope and Healing Missionaries ask for prayer as life-changing seminars spread through North and South America.
Ministry in Canada: The Journey of Reconciliation: Beyond Hearts Exchanged Hearts Exchanged offers continued support through Communities of Practice.
NetWork: My Reflections on Attending Synod, Part II Elder Joseph Kim shares his experience attending Synod 2026.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - This season of the church calendar is often called “ordinary time” and is represented by the color green. Spend some time this week looking for the color green as you go about your daily life. When you see green, use that as a prompt to thank God for the ways God sustains you during your day-to-day activities. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
We're Hiring! Ministry Consultant - Chaplaincy - The Ministry Consultant for chaplaincy is responsible for enlisting, endorsing, advocating, training, and supporting the Chaplains of the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA). This ministry consultant will also participate in the general consulting work of Thrive. This is a full-time, remote position based in Canada or the U.S. Learn more and apply by July 19, 2026, at crcna.pinpointhq.com
Position Opening: Regional Ministry Developer (DMC) - The Regional Ministry Developer empowers churches to make a lasting impact in their communities by strengthening leaders, developing thriving networks of Diaconal Coaches, fostering partnerships with classes and ministry organizations, and advancing the mission of Diaconal Ministries Canada throughout the denomination. This role connects, equips, and encourages local churches to join God’s transforming work where they are. This role is in the Western Canada region (BC & AB); 30 hours/week; $35.81/hour + benefits and 9% pension contribution. Learn more and apply by August 14, 2026 at https://diaconalministries.com/careers-opportunities/ or email dmc@crcna.org for more information.
The Banner: The May/June 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
