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Special Offering for October:

The local Langley Foodbank is the focus of our giving for the month 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;  bring a grocery bag of food items for the Langley Food Bank. Return your filled grocery bags to any one of our Sunday 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!

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.

Men of Praise | An Evening of Hymns and Praise Songs: Men and boys of every age are invited to join us on Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM for a special evening of worship at Langley Immanuel Christian Reformed Church. Come together for an evening of joyful praise as we sing a wonderful variety of hymns and praise songs celebrating God’s goodness, faithfulness, mercy, and greatness. Fathers and sons, grandfathers and grandsons, brothers and friends are all encouraged to gather for this meaningful time of worship and fellowship. We warmly welcome men and boys from neighbouring churches and the broader community to join us for the evening.

“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.

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

Community Christmas Craft & Bake Fair: You're invited to a Christmas Craft Fair happening at Langley Immanuel Church (21713-50th Avenue, Langley) on Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Entry is free! Hope to see you all there!

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.

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!

Concert: Psalms Project - Join us on Friday, November 6th at 7:30pm for a concert by Mike Jantzen at Central Heights church in Abbotsford. He will be joined Erin Propp, a string orchestra and the Trinity Western Chamber Choir. Tickets can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com

Step In / Step Up Conference - We are inviting BC churches to send 4–6 team members for a day of Spirit-led discernment on Saturday, November 7 (8:30am–3:00pm), at The Tapestry: Mundy Park in Coquitlam. This event is for teams passionate about sharing the good news and caring for those in need. Keynote speaker Victor Ko (Pastor, mosaicHouse CRC, Edmonton) will share his story of raising faithful leaders dedicated to mission and service. Guided workshops and working sessions will help your team discern where God is leading and equip you to step into the bigger story unfolding across the CRC in BC. Refreshments and lunch included. Please prayerfully consider who from your church to send to bring back the next first step. Free registration - resonateglobalmission.org/step-in-up

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

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:

Global Mission: Discovering the Unexpected in the Middle East A volunteer shares some insightful experiences she had serving with a Resonate Cohort.

NetWork: The Best Part of Your Story is His Story Our lives should point towards the Author of the greatest story ever told.

The BANNER: Faith, Reason, and the Fine-Tuned Universe At the furthest boundaries of science, everyone relies on a form of faith.

Thrive Faith Formation Tip - From Psalm 65:8: “The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy.” Make this passage your morning and evening prayer this week. During the day, look for God’s “wonders” and point them out to the people you share life with. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive

Groundwork: The Pain and Struggle of Unanswered Prayer - A listener wrote to us about childlessness and asked us to talk more about unanswered prayer. Join our Groundwork conversation as we honor his request and study Galatians 6:2, Isaiah 55:8-9, Hebrews 2:17-18, and Hebrews 4:15 to bring compassion, awareness, and biblical insight to the tender, often painful experiences and unanswered prayers in our lives. 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