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 August we will be hosting two Blood Donor Clinics on Friday, August 7th at 12pm and Friday, August 21st at 12pm. 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 27 | 7:30–9 pm A Biblical Vision for Peace in a Troubled World with Isabelle Hamley - Isabelle Hamley offers biblical and theological perspectives on mental health, conflict, and other challenging subjects.
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.
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:
NetWork: Being Faithful Where God Has Placed Us We are always called to be faithful in the present with those around us.
The BANNER: When it is Not Well with My Soul “The words just didn’t fit that Sunday. My body tried to sing, but my soul could not utter the words.”
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Summer is often a time when extended families gather for a reunion, giving the opportunity to connect with relatives we don’t see regularly. Think about a member of your church family whom you haven’t seen in a while, spend time praying for them this week, and reach out with a card, phone call, or text to let them know you’re thinking of them and praying for them. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Groundwork: What is Heaven? - What is heaven? Where is it? What does it look like? Join Groundwork as we study Ephesians 1:3-10; 1 Peter 1:3-4; Revelation 21:2-5; Isaiah 11:6-9; Isaiah 25:6-8, 22-27; Isaiah 65:17-22; Colossians 1:15-20 to understand what the Bible does and does not teach us about what heaven is and what it looks like. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
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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
