Welcome to the weekly bulletin 👋
This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days.
Sunday, September 27th:
- 8:30 & 10:30am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday service in person or online.
- Congo Grace BBQ Fundraiser - Supporting our missions partnership in the Congo. In the parking lot after both services.
Monday, September 28th:
- Freedom Sessions - Continuing to meet weekly
Tuesday, September 29th:
- Nothing yet!
Wednesday, September 30th:
- Young Adults Discipleship Group - Weekly gathering for young adults. 7PM, North Nanaimo.
Thursday, October 1st:
- Morning Prayer - Join us for our weekly prayer meeting at 2304 Jingle Pot Road from 8:40am-9:40am.
Friday, October 2nd:
- Ocean Youth: Meet the Team BBQ - A hangout and BBQ for parents, youth, and leaders to get to know one another. 7PM, 2304 Jingle Pot Rd.
Saturday, October 3rd:
- Nothing yet!
Sunday, October 4th:
- 8:30 & 10:30am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday service in person or online.
- Elders & Deacons Meeting - Leadership meeting. 7PM.
Upcoming Events
The big ones to have on your radar this week:
- Congo Grace Fundraiser - Sunday, September 27th. Supporting our missions partnership in the Congo.
- Ocean Youth: Meet the Team BBQ - Friday, October 2nd, 7PM, 2304 Jingle Pot Rd. A hangout and BBQ for parents, youth, and leaders.
New here? We'd love to connect.
Classifieds
House Wanted
A Christian family of four relocating from New Zealand at the end of October (husband a veterinarian, wife an elementary teacher) is looking for a 3-4 bedroom standalone house with a yard in North Nanaimo, Lantzville, or Nanoose Bay. Furnished or unfurnished, budget up to $3,500/month. Contact the church office to be connected.
Last Week's Message
Are We Really a House of Prayer?
“Is it not written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it a den of robbers.” - Mark 11:17
Does our church reflect the Jesus' heart of it being a "house of prayer," or has it become a theatre for spectators?
In this message Andy continues the sermon series "As We Gather," focusing on the vital importance of prayer in the life of the church. Highlighting where Jesus declares, "My house shall be called a house of prayer," the sermon explores how modern churches can often prioritize worship, teaching, or fellowship while neglecting the foundational practice of intercession. Andy invites the church to shift its culture toward being a people of prayer, where collective, bold, and persistent petitioning becomes the heart of their identity, mirroring the actions and priorities of the early church described in Acts.
He also challenges congregants to move beyond public displays of piety and cultivate an authentic, private prayer life. He emphasizes that true spiritual growth stems from an intimate, personal relationship with God the Father rather than just performing rituals in front of others.
And building on the concept of the priesthood of all believers introduced in the previous week, Andy argues that church should not be a passive experience of spectating or observation. Instead, he calls the congregation to active participation and genuine connection, warning against the pitfalls of snobbery, spectating, or spiritual sleepiness. He asserts that the church is designed to be a place where everyone contributes, prays, and ministers to one another.
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