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 on Friday, November 27th at 10:00am. Please email, or talk to Tamara (tamara@willoughbychurch.com) or Jenna (jenna@willoughbychurch.com) if you are interested!! Thanks, The Staff at Willoughby
Women's Connect - Christmas Event: Get into the Christmas Spirit! Come join us on Saturday, November 28th at 10am for a cozy morning of chatter, festive food, and making a Christmas centrepiece to take home. The cost is $10 per person which includes, the container, greenery, candles, and some embellishments, feel free to bring your own favorite embellishments to personalize your piece! You can sign up starting this Sunday, November 8th in the lobby after the service. Be sure to grab a spot!!
If you have a pair, please bring your own clippers/garden snippers!
Thanks, The Women's Connect Organizing Team
Women's Bible Study: If you are interested in joining a bible study for Women, they meet weekly on Monday mornings at 9:30am. They are curretnly working through the Book of Esther, if you'd like more information, please talk to Pat Storteboom!
Postcards from the Public: Newcomers, refugees, and immigrants enrich our lives, neighborhoods, and communities every single day, and you are invited to send that message to your Member of Parliament. Join World Renews Citizens for Public Justice #postcardsfromthepublic campaign to thank our Members of Parliament, to celebrate the vital, positive contributions of newcomers, and to thank them for supporting welcoming communities. Postcards are available at the information booth. Members of our church's Refugee sponsorship team will be available after the service to assist with addressing the postcards.
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.
Christmas Open House - Saturday, Dec 5 from 2 - 4pm! Celebrate the Christmas season at A Rocha! Come by for carolling, kids’ crafts, and hot beverages! Our store will be open then for all your holiday shopping needs.
Young Adults' Perspective on Christian Mission - Are you 15-35 years old? We'd love to hear what you think! Resonate Global Mission, in collaboration with a team of students from Redeemer University, is seeking your input on young adult engagement in mission. Your responses to a short survey will help the students develop a report and recommendations for how Resonate Global Mission can better engage, equip, and support young adults in serving in mission, both locally and globally. The Redeemer University Capstone team would appreciate receiving your responses by Wednesday, November 18. https://forms.gle/XcUqL18cre6LwFab6
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.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Launch - You are invited to join World Renew for the launch of this year's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. This global virtual gathering will take place on Tuesday, November 24 at 9:00 AM EST. World Renew’s 2026 theme, “Courageous Faith! Ensure Justice, Protect Survivors, and End Impunity" calls us to stand with others around the world working to end gender-based violence. Through prayer, Scripture, stories from around the world, and practical actions, we will explore how courageous faith can help us build communities where all people can flourish in dignity. Please register to attend this event: worldrenew.net/events
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.
