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Special Offering for Weeks 1& 2 of October:

The local Langley Foodbank is the focus of our giving for the first few weeks of October. The Langley Food Bank is a not-for-profit organization and is funded entirely through the support of local churches, organizations, and individuals. With the rise of inflation rates and increased cost of food, the food bank is being utilized more and more by families in need.

You have a few options for giving: Food/grocery items; grocery bags with a list of food items to purchase for the Langley Food Bank are available in the church lobby. Return the filled grocery bags to any one of our Sunday or Thanksgiving services. You can also drop them by the church office at your convenience. As well you are invited to donate through the offering box on Sunday mornings or by clicking here to give through Tithley (Langley Food Bank).

Please give generously to this great cause!

Thanksgiving Service: Join us on Thanksgiving Monday, October 12th at 10am for a service of gratitude!  There will be singing, a homily, and an opportunity to give to the Langley Food Bank. Stay for coffee and pumpkin pie in the hall after the service. Hope to see you all there!!!

Women's Connect: As we start our new ministry year, the first women's event is happening on Saturday, October 17th at 10:00am. Our theme for this event is ”Giving Back.” We will be partnering with Cedar Haven to create intake baskets of personal essential items. Stop by the foyer to sign up and choose an essential item to contribute!

Potluck Sunday: It's time again for us to share the table! We will be getting together as a church and community  after our combined service on October 18th with Living Word. After the church service join us for an International potluck! Bring a dish to share from any country or culture around the world! You can sign up through the link below. Dessert, coffee & juice will be provided by the Church! See you all there! Any questions, please reach out to Tamara at tamara@willoughbychurch.com

North of 60: Old school roots with a modern twist! We invite anyone 60+ to our next event on October 29th for a coffee social, games and devotion here at the church. Unfortunatley, the Buffalo Farm in Langley will need to be rescheduled for the Spring!! Hope to see you then, as always your neighbours or friends are more than welcome to join!

Blood Donor Clinic: For the month of October we will be hosting a Blood Donor Clinic on Friday, October 30th 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.

New Members - Lunch & Orientation: We’re hosting a New Members Lunch and orientation after the service on November 8.  We’d love to invite you all to come if you’re able!  We’re going to be gathering together with those who are new to the community and answering any questions you might have about our church.

Whether you’re interested in being a member, curious to know more about the church, or simply interested in a free lunch, we’d love to have you there! 

Please fill out the form using this link or let Pastor Jenna know if you would like to attend so that we can order the appropriate amount of food. 

Teach-it Tuesdays are back!  Join us on November 10 as we welcome back Ashely Peter to speak to us about being a Christian in the midst of other religious groups.  
As we've all noticed, our community is changing -- be it the beliefs, the food, the religious affiliations, the practices, or the people.  We are living in a multicultural mix of immigrants.  And so as followers of Jesus, what do we know of the neighbours living in our community, and how do we discern their worldviews, hopes, fears and dreams before witnessing the Gospel with love? 
Come, explore, voice, and discover ways to share Jesus in our changing community.

Christmas Decorators: Hey Everyone, We are looking for 5-7 people to help with decorating the church for the advent season (the more the merrier)!!! If you love Christmas and want to help the staff out this advent season, we'd love to have you help decorate the sanctuary and foyer anytime the week of November 23rd. Please email, or talk to Tamara (tamara@willoughbychurch.com) or Jenna (jenna@willoughbychurch.com) if you are interested so we can co-ordinate a day and time for the whole group!!! Thanks, The Staff at Willoughby

Last Sunday for the Garden Table!!! Garden Sharing Table: As the growing season winds down, so does our Garden Sharing Table. Thank you to everyone for sharing the bounty of your garden this past growing season. Your generosity turned simple harvests into a beautiful expression of community and care. From first fruits to overflowing baskets, every contribution made a difference.
We’re grateful for another wonderful season of sharing and look forward to doing it again next year! 

By God's Grace, Honouring our Past, Embracing our Future: First CRC of Vancouver is celebrating 100 years (1926 - 2026) as a congregation with a celebration service and reception on Sunday, October 18th at 10:30am. You are invited to join us in person or online (YouTube link on our website: firstvan.ca or search FIRST CRC Vancouver). Forward notes of congratulations to office@firstvan.ca or by mail to 2670 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC, V5N 4L2.

A Rocha: Tatalu Harvest Festival - We Changed the Date! *NEW DATE* - Sat, Oct 10 from 12 - 4 pm at 1620 192 St. Come on by, now on Thanksgiving weekend, for our annual Harvest Festival - bring the whole family! Expect the usual apple cider pressing, folk dancing, live music, food trucks, animal friends, and more. Admission is by donation: Infants/toddlers (2 and under): FREE, Kids (3-12 years): $5/person, Adults (13+ years): $10/person, Families (parents + children): $20/family.

Let’s Talk about it: On-line Conversation Group. Neil & Virginia are ready to welcome new and returning Christian Courier readers back to thoughtful conversation, this time on the October issue with its theme of hospitality. What ideas/articles caught your attention and why? Join us on Monday, October 19. Learn more on crc1life.ca.

Celebrate Life: You’re Invited to Advokate’s Celebrate Life Gala! Come celebrate the lives being saved, the families being strengthened, and the hope being restored through Advokate’s work in our community. On Thursday, October 29 at 7:00pm, at the Coast Langley Hotel. Keynote speaker, Victoria Robinson, will share her own powerful testimony highlighting why missions like Advokate’s (Hope for Women) are so very important. If you are interested in attending and would like to join a table of 10 from the church, please contact Pastor Jenna or Tamara.

Seafarers Ministry BC: I was informed by a Filipino dock worker today that Christmas is now (Oct., 1) 85 days away. And we here at the Ministry to Seafarers are already in preparation for the gifts we will be delivering. If you are able to donate to this cause, please send funds via e-transfer (finance@ministrytoseafarers.com - remember to include your name and address in the message so we know where to send the tax receipt) You can also send via Canada Helps via the "Donate" button on our website (ministrytoseafarers.com). Or you can send a cheque, payable to "Ministry to Seafarers Vancouver" to us at Ministry to Seafarers Vancouver, 401 E. Waterfront Rd., Vancouver, BC V6A 4G9.

We are also once again soliciting Christmas cards for seafarers. Consider sending some individually, as a small group, as a Sunday School class, or even as a school class project. More information is available on our website under the "Get Involved" tab. Thank you!

Step In/Step Out: a one day conference to equip and energize you with a plan for how your church can step into the CRCNA church planting initiative. A wide and deep vision for becoming a denomination that multiplies was affirmed at Synod 2026. Every classis has been invited to mobilize toward this vision. This gathering is being offered to inspire CRC churches in BC to begin that mobilizing in prayerful, imaginative and practical ways. Join us on Saturday, November 7 at Tapestry Mundy Park.

1Life Book Conversation Cohort 2026-27. Thursday November 12 to Thursday June 10
Second Thursday of each month @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. No matter how familiar you are with the Bible, reading this book described as a fascinating, sprawling, love-song to the Bible is sure to give you fresh perspectives.To sign up for this year’s cohort or to have a cohort in church community, contact our 1Life facilitator, Wilma van der Leek: wilma@crc1life.ca

"Keeping Kids Christian" webinar:  Join Thrive's faith formation consultant Rick Zomer for Lifelong Discipleship: A Conversation with author Cameron Shaffer on Tuesday, October 13, at 1:00 PM PST. This 45-minute webinar will feature a presentation from the author of the book Keeping Kids Christian, followed by an interactive Q&A session. You don’t need to have read Shaffer's book to benefit from the discussion, but all attendees will receive an exclusive discount to purchase a copy! Register here! More information at: Lifelong Discipleship Webinar 

Paul’s Missionary Journeys in Greece (April 2 - 12. 2027): Travel by motor coach (6 days) and cruise ship (3 days) to sites connected with Paul’s second and third missionary journeys, as well as visit other major sites of biblical, archaeological, and cultural interest. Jeff Weima, professor at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading Pauline scholar, hosts this inspirational tour. For more information, contact Dr. Weima at 616-328-3110 or weimje@calvinseminary.edu.

1Life October 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 October 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:

Church Renewal: From Prisoner to CRC Pastor Shawn England is pursuing pastoral ministry and helping to bring hope to others who are still incarcerated.

Ministry in Canada: Listening on Stó:lō Territory On Saturday, Sept. 12, about 30 participants gathered for a day of On-the-Land Learning.

The BANNER: The Way Will Provide As part of my sabbatical, I was blessed with the opportunity to travel to Spain and walk the Camino de Santiago—the Way of Saint James.

Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Thankfulness is an important faith practice. Each day between now and Thanksgiving, notice the things in your life that you can give thanks for. Write those things on slips of paper and collect them in a jar or box to read during your Thanksgiving celebration. Visit crcna.org/FaithPracticesProject/gratitude for other ways to respond with thankfulness for God’s goodness, love, provision, and grace. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive

Groundwork: Your Questions about Judas, Salvation, Sharing Faith, and Praying for Nonbelievers - Believers just like you send us their questions about theology and faith as they study God’s Word. Join our Groundwork conversation as we dig into Matthew 27:3-5, Acts 1:15-19, Ephesians 2:1-5, Matthew 28:16-20, and 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18 to study what the Bible says and answer questions we’ve received this past year. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.

The Banner: The September/October 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