Offering for weeks 1 & 2 of August:
One of the special offering for August is Raphael House , they are a community-based organization serving families in Langley, who are experiencing food insecurity and life challenges. Their Mission is to support these families by providing them with groceries, life skills, and resources in the community.
What began as a small neighbourhood effort has grown into a trusted food support hub, now serving hundreds of families each week through our Food Hub and community programs. We believe food support is about more than groceries — it’s about dignity, stability, and hope.
Today through a collaborative partnership with local churches, the Langley School district and community agencies, Raphael House supports over 400 families with fresh food and groceries, English, cooking and art classes, friendship, and advice, and connecting families to each other. Over 65 countries are represented by families who access the services provided by Raphael House and is supported by 150 volunteers. Please give generously to this local organization.
To learn more click here for their website!
* The Deacons do two Special Offerings per month, Raphael House will run for the first two weeks, with ReFrame Ministries for weeks 3&4. You are invited to give to either or both offerings as they will both be available on tithe.ly for the whole month of August! *
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!
Donation Request: Looking for two girls bikes (suitable for teens) in good working condition for our newcomer family that arrived last week! If you have any bikes that would be suitable, please contact Evelyn Bouwman. Thanks!
Short Term Community Groups: Sign up this Fall to be a part of a short-term community group! These groups will meet every other Wednesday evening, starting on September 16. For 8 weeks (until the end of December), the group(s) will be studying the gospel of Mark together.
These groups are intentionally meant to be self-driven. Once we have all the registrants, Pastor Jenna will organize the groups, give you the resources you need to do a deep dive into Mark's gospel, and then away you go! Click here to sign up!
Digging Deeper: Scripture Study Nights: Join us in the Fall as we study the story of Scripture and seek to find ourselves in it! Starting on September 23 we will meet every other Wednesday for 20 weeks (until the end of June) to dig ourselves deeper into the narrative of the Bible. We will be studying the books of the New Testament, looking at one or two books each week. We will discuss the authors, dating, and context of each book, learn some of the historical background, and engage with the text itself to discover more about the Person of Jesus Christ and His Holy Spirit's work in our lives. Each week we will study, pray, and offer our questions and ideas within the safety of one another's company. There is no 'homework' required ahead of time, but there will be suggestions for follow-up Bible reading.
Click here to sign up, which will help determine the approximate size of the group for planning. Each week Pastor Jenna will be sending an email to the whole group to offer the topics for the evening and other ways to help you prepare.
Although there is no expectation to come every week -- and anyone can join at any time -- please be aware that the more you invest into this, the more you will get out of it.
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 a Blood Donor Clinic on 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!
2026 Cambodia Discovery Tour: World Renew invites you on a learning journey to explore Cambodia! Grow in your understanding of World Renew’s work from communities already leading change, while experiencing the history, traditions, and culture of Cambodia. Join us from November 6-16, 2026, and come discover what God is doing in Cambodia. Registration is limited. For more information you can contact Liz Tolkamp our World Renew Ambassador for the Church or to register, visit bit.ly/cambodia2026info.
Wisdom in the Age of AI Conference - How should Christians respond to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in church, education, business, healthcare, and the arts? The Wisdom in the Age of AI Conference will be held at Calvin University from October 8-10 and features top keynote speakers and parallel sessions dealing with each of these topics. For more information and register to join the conversation, visit: https://calvin.edu/wisdomAI
Biblical Study Tour to Italy (April 12-22, 2027) - Visit the Vatican with its Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Cathedral; the impressive monuments of ancient Rome; Hadrian’s Villa; Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius; the spectacular Amalfi Coast; and much more! Join Jeff Weima, professor at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading biblical scholar, for this inspirational tour. Contact Dr. Weima at weimje@calvinseminary.edu or 616-328-3110.
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:
Denomination: Share the Story of God’s Work in the CRCNA The CRCNA is searching for a new communications director, among other roles.
Calvin University: January Series in July: Dr. Erik Carter Carter challenges church leaders to cultivate communities where every person is known, needed, and loved.
Reframe Ministries: The Good Shepherd A reflection by Rev. Emily Vanden Heuvel of ReFrame Ministries.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - God invited his people Israel to model the kind of radical curiosity that recognized the image of God in every human being. For the most part, Israel had little success being curious about others, instead making their own lives their top priority. Their lack of curiosity blocked their ability to see their neighbors in the image of God. Still, the Lord kept his promise to make something out of them for the purpose of being a light of grace and blessing to all other peoples (Gen. 12:2-3). This week reflect on whom God has been asking you to be curious about. Reach out to those people whom God places on your heart, seeking to learn more about them and their life. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Job Posting:
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.
We're hiring! Leadership Developer - Middle East and West Africa - This position acts as a North American representative for the Middle East and West Africa (ME/WA) Regional Mission Team, promoting informed partnership with Resonate’s church partners and initiatives in these regions. This position will focus on North American church engagement and administrative coordination. In addition to online engagement with team members and partners, this role holds a commitment to ministry through prayer and North American travel for advocacy. This position is eligible for hire in the USA or Canada. The posting will remain open until filled. Apply at crcna.pinpointhq.com
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
