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Offering for weeks 1 & 2 of November:

One of the Special Offering for this month is World Renew - World Hunger, 2.4 billion people around the world aren't sure whether they'll be able to feed their families today. But we can be part of God's great work of justice and mercy. Your gifts support families around the world who are planting hope and ending hunger!

World Renew's World Hunger campaign is all about possibilities: the crops that conservation agriculture can yield, the funds that savings groups can help provide for an emergency, and the fruit that innovative techniques like aquaponics can grow.

With your gift, you not only provide families with nourishment—but also with the opportunity to educate their children, start new businesses, and save for the future. With enough food, families can thrive.

For more information about World Renew, contact our church’s World Renew ambassador, Liz Tolkamp at liztolkamp@gmail.com.

North of 60: Old school roots with a modern twist! We are collecting new or used men's clothing, and toiletries for the Seafarers Ministry during the month of November. If you would like to join us in this hands-on service project, there's a list of needed items in your mailbox. We are looking for people willing to sew bags for the toiletries - we have instruction and fabric for you. There will be a sign up sheet in the foyer after church!

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.

Guess Who's Coming to Lunch: We are doing another mystery lunch here at Willoughby on Sunday, November 22rd. If you are intersted in hosting or being a guest sign up by filling out a card after the service in the lobby!!  They will be available from November 1st to pick up and hand in to Rose or Tamara by November 15th, or email rose.scholtens@gmail.com and include all of the information below in your email. Guests bring Dessert & Hosts prepare Lunch!!

  • Name: 
  • I would like to be a:          HOST              GUEST 
  • Guests:  There are  ____ adults & ____ kids  in my family or group
  • Email: 
  • Dietary Concerns: _______________   Kid Friendly House: _________
  • Hosts:   I would like to host a maximum of  ____  people
  • My address is:       
  • (please include buzzcode if in a secure building)

You will recieve an email prior to November 22nd, on the address you will be having lunch at or how many you will be hosting!  Hope you all join in to build our community here at the Church and make new friends!!

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!

The Gloria Dei Chorale, under the direction of Cathrie Yuen, is pleased to present “Psalms of Faith” on Saturday, November 21 at 7:00 pm. Come join us for a choral celebration of the Book of Psalms, reflecting on the many ways music can express wonder, gratitude, joy, and worship through the music of Byrd, Fauré, Brahms, Rutter and more!  The concert is at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 – 13th Ave, Burnaby, BC.  
Tickets: $25, 10 and Under: Free, available from members, at the door and on Eventbrite.ca.  Contact Tina at 604-588-6377 or Elaine at 604-271-0283 for more information.

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

World Renew Kenya Discovery Tour - Explore the heart of Kenya through an unforgettable journey to engage with both culture and creation from February 26 - March 8, 2027. Connect with World Renew partners working alongside local communities, hear stories of resilience and hope, and experience the beauty of Africa’s wildlife through a safari adventure. Learn more and register online: bit.ly/kenya2027info

1Life November 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 November 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:

Calvin University: Wisdom in the Age of AI Calvin University hosted a conference earlier this month on faith and artificial intelligence.

NetWork: The ABCs of Gospel Conversations Church plants commit to sharing the gospel through everyday community connections

The BANNER: Life After Cancer “I wonder how this is supposed to bring glory to God.”

Thrive Faith Formation Tip - The Examen is a helpful daily prayer tool that Christians have used for hundreds of years to review their day in a godly way. This is a great bedtime practice for people of all ages. Try this simplified Examen this week: First, pray that God will give you insight. Then ask yourself two questions: “What was I most grateful for today?” and “What was I least grateful for today?” Close in prayer, thanking God for the blessings of the day, and asking God’s help with your shortcomings. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive

Groundwork: Prayer and Thanksgiving - The apostle Paul instructs us to rejoice and pray with thanksgiving, but in the realities of daily life, it doesn’t always feel that easy. Join Groundwork as we study Philippians 4:4-7, 1 Chronicles 29:10-20, Exodus 15:1-2, 20-21, and Luke 1:46-55 to see why including gratitude in our prayers matters and how it benefits our relationship with God and enriches our prayer life. 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