This Sunday, we are starting a new Advent sermon series called “Dwell.” We will be reflecting on what it means that God is with us as we wait.  In Romans 8:26-28, Apostle Paul reminds us that, in the midst of our anticipation for things to change, we are not left alone. As we wait for the promises of God to unfold, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us in our weakness, offering a source of divine assistance beyond our comprehension. Paul assures us that our help comes from the very Spirit of God dwelling within us. Moreover, the passage assures believers that God works all things together for good for those who love Him, providing profound comfort in the uncertainty of waiting. As we embark on this Advent journey, let us reflect on the significance of waiting and recognize that, in our patient expectation, the Spirit is actively at work, aligning all things according to God’s purpose for our lives.

Come and join us for all our regular Sunday services this December, where we will be lighting our Advent Candles and exploring how God dwells with us.

We will also have two special services we wanted to highlight:

Caroling Service: Dec 17th at 10am

Christmas Eve Service: 4pm

Please note: Christmas Eve is a Sunday, so we will still be having a regular Sunday service at 10am, followed by our special Christmas Eve service at 4pm.

We are mourning the death of Elijah Woudenberg, and continue to support and pray for his family.

The funeral will be held on Sat, Dec 9th at 1pm.

Piercy's -Mt. Washington Funeral Home

440 England Ave, Courtenay, B.C.

If you would like to contribute a meal for the family, please click the meal train below. All meals are currently being delivered to either Gay Ruff or Kim Phillips, as directed by the mealtrain. 

We are celebrating your response to our challenge for Christmas Hampers! All but a few of our shopping lists from last week were taken, and we have already had several hampers turned in. We are looking to have all our hampers turned in by December 17th at the very latest, so we can make sure our families get them prior to Christmas.

Thank you! 

 We are planning to make hundreds of cookies for our Christmas Eve service this year. If you would like to contribute with two or three (or four) dozen cookies, then please let us know and we'll sign you up. Any flavour will do!

Also we need helping hands to serve hot chocolate, cider, and cookies on Christmas Eve. If you would like to participate in this way, please click the link below and send us a message. 

Christmas is a busy season for all of us, and we want to be preparing our hearts through the Advent Season. Because of this, our ministries take a break in December so we can accomplish the inner work, and the outer work that Christmas requires, so we can celebrate well. This break begins on Dec 3rd and continues through the first week of January. We look forward to seeing you at our Christmas Events! 

Final Events for Youth:

December 5th: Junior Youth (6:30-8:30)

December 7th: Senior Youth (7:00-9:00)

Young At Heart Christmas Party

Thurs, Dec 14th at 11 am. Carols, a devotional, and a light lunch. Bring a few goodies. Room 201

Ladies! It's time to bless a couple as they start a new chapter in their lives. 

Please join us at 7pm in the fellowship hall on December 3rd to celebrate the upcoming wedding of Anika Teufel and Jesse Ziolkowski. 

Bring a dessert or appetizer to share.  

If you're looking to bless the couple with a gift, they like white/neutral colours and their registry is jesseandanika.ca 

password: LoveEndures

Also please join us in prayer for the following:

Continued Implementation of Vision 

Staff, Deacons & Elders

War in the Middle East

Missionary of the Week:

Nadeem and Jamilla Qazi - Pakistan

Local Church of the Week:

Quadra Island Bible Church