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November 5, 2026 • 1 Minute Read

Christmas Services at Oceanside

Celebrate Christmas with us Join us this December for a one-hour Christmas service filled with contemporary carols, a few singalong favourites, and space to celebrate the season together. Bring your family, invite a friend, and come as you are—we’d love to see you there! Service Times: Sunday, December 20 - 4PM Wednesday, December 23 - 7PM Thursday, December 24 - 4PM

Matt Lineker

Media Director

October 29, 2026 • 2 Minute Read

Weekly Bulletin - November 8th - 15th

Matt Lineker

Media Director

October 29, 2026 • 4 Minute Read

Weekly Bulletin - November 1st - 8th

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, November 1st: 8:30 & 10:30am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday service in person or online. Choir Rehearsal - 7:00-8:30pm, NCS Music Room. Monday, November 2nd: Nothing yet! Tuesday, November 3rd: Prayer & Worship Night - 7:00-8:30pm, 2304 Jingle Pot Rd. Wednesday, November 4th: Young Adults Discipleship Group - Weekly gathering for young adults. 7PM. Thursday, November 5th: Morning Prayer - Join us for our weekly prayer meeting at 2304 Jingle Pot Road from 8:40am-9:40am. Friday, November 6th: Ocean Youth - Students in grades 8-12 meet for games, snacks, and a short teaching. 7PM at The Junction (2304 Jingle Pot Rd). Saturday, November 7th: Nothing yet! Sunday, November 8th: 8:30 & 10:30am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday service in person or online. Family Sunday - ONE80 Kids takes a break so our volunteer teachers can rest - instead of dropping kids off, the whole family worships together. No prep needed, just come as a family. Baby Dedications - An opportunity for parents to make a commitment with their church family to raise Godly children. Family Church Movie Night - 4-7PM at the NCS Gym. Open gym games at 4PM, movie at 5PM, snacks provided! Upcoming Events The big ones to have on your radar this week: Family Sunday (ONE80) - Sunday, November 8th. The whole family worships together as ONE80 Kids takes a break. Baby Dedication - Sunday, November 8th. Family Church Movie Night - Sunday, November 8th, 4-7PM, NCS Gym. Open gym games, a movie, and snacks for the whole family. Offering for The Rock Church (Terrace, BC) - Supporting their building lease through a hard season and their new leadership family's move from South Africa. See Giving below. New here? We'd love to connect.New here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Prayer Points Pray with us for The Rock Church in Terrace, BC. Their building lease is in jeopardy due to a financial shortfall - we're taking a special offering to help them through this season, fund their new leadership family's flights and move from South Africa, and keep their ministry reaching the region. An ongoing solution for their meeting space Dustin & Sarah able to come, financially secure God's encouragement for the people of the church Opportunities Christmas Choir Our Christmas Choir is back, and there’s a spot for you. Whether you sang with us last year or you’ve just been humming carols in the car, come lend your voice to our Christmas services. No audition needed, just a love of singing. Rehearsals start Monday, November 2.Join the choir Classifieds Lego Donations Wanted Got Lego gathering dust at home? Kids Equip (this February) would love to give it a new life - we're after loose pieces, not full sets. Reach out to Lauren at laurenm@oceansidechurch.ca if you've got some to share! Last Week's MessageWatch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. This week we're also taking a special offering to support The Rock Church in Terrace, BC, as they work through a building lease shortfall. Online: oceanside.churchcenter.com/giving/to/apostolic E-transfer: give@oceansidechurch.ca (note "Apostolic Fund") New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram and YouTube. 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 8:30am & 10:30am at Nanaimo Christian School. See you soon ☀️

Matt Lineker

Media Director

October 29, 2026 • 2 Minute Read

My Bible Reading Journey Prizes THIS Sunday!

It’s that time again... Bible Reading prize day!!📖 👀 🚨Don’t forget your log books as you head out the door on your way to Church this Sunday! 🚨 Please join us at our “My Bible Reading Journey” table (located behind the check-in desk) this Sunday (November 1st) between 10:00am and 10:30am to receive prizes for the new Bible books that have been read this month! We are so excited to celebrate your children’s Bible reading progress alongside you. Need a reminder about what My Bible Reading Journey is about? NO problem! See our beloved Director’s write up below about this special program: “Last year we launched ‘My Bible Reading Journey’ for the very first time. Over 120 kids signed up for their very own log book, and we saw kids from as young as 2 years old signing up for the journey and engaging in bible reading. The results were so exciting: Families were working through books of the bible together and a few children averaged more than 2 books a month! My Bible reading journey is a small log book, beautifully designed for kids, that allows you to cross off chapters of the bible as you read them. This allows our kids to track their reading and to see their progress in reading the bible. Once a month we open our prize table, and children can redeem each book read, with a prize from either our ‘short book’ prize tote, ‘medium book’ prize tote, and ‘large book’ prize tote. Some of our ONE80 kids are on track to finish the bible the year! How amazing!!! Children who signed up last year, do not need to sign up again: keep reading the bible and logging your progress in your log books. If you missed the table in October, no problem - children can still come and redeem the books that they have read over the summer!” If your child is BRAND new to the journey, and would like to join, please pop by our desk from 10:00am-10:30am and we’d be happy to give them a log book! We can’t wait to see you Sunday at the Bible Reading Journey Prize table! 🙌

Hannah Oberlin

October 22, 2026 • 3 Minute Read

Weekly Bulletin - October 25th - November 1st

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, October 25th: 8:30 & 10:30am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday service in person or online. Ken Grenfell with us - Ken, part of the NCMI Apostolic Team, will be with Oceanside today. Monday, October 26th: Nothing yet! Tuesday, October 27th: Nothing yet! Wednesday, October 28th: Young Adults Discipleship Group - Weekly gathering for young adults. 7PM, North Nanaimo. Thursday, October 29th: Morning Prayer - Join us for our weekly prayer meeting at 2304 Jingle Pot Road from 8:40am-9:40am. Friday, October 30th: Ocean Youth - Students in grades 8-12 meet for games, snacks, and a short teaching. 7PM at The Junction (2304 Jingle Pot Rd). Saturday, October 31st: Nothing yet! Sunday, November 1st: 8:30 & 10:30am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday service in person or online. Upcoming Events The big one to have on your radar this week: Two Evenings with Ken Grenfell - Thursday, October 22nd & Friday, October 23rd, 7PM, Departure Bay Baptist Church. Leadership gathering hearing from Ken Grenfell. New here? We'd love to connect.New here? We'd love to connect. Opportunities Christmas Choir Our Christmas Choir is back, and there’s a spot for you. Whether you sang with us last year or you’ve just been humming carols in the car, come lend your voice to our Christmas services. No audition needed, just a love of singing. Rehearsals start Monday, November 2.Join the choir Classifieds Lego Donations Wanted Got Lego gathering dust at home? Kids Equip (this February) would love to give it a new life - we're after loose pieces, not full sets. Reach out to Lauren at laurenm@oceansidechurch.ca if you've got some to share! Job Opening Part-time office assistant position at a Nanaimo legal office, $25/hr. Contact nick@collaborativelegal.ca. AV Tech Needed A paid, 3-day audio-visual technician position for a Nanaimo conference, open to anyone with basic audio/PowerPoint/Zoom skills. Contact Dan Mawson (dan@dkmawson.ca, 250-215-0037). Last Week's MessageWatch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram and YouTube. 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 8:30am & 10:30am at Nanaimo Christian School. See you soon ☀️

Matt Lineker

Media Director

October 14, 2026 • 3 Minute Read

Weekly Bulletin - October 18th-25th

Matt Lineker

Media Director

October 8, 2026 • 4 Minute Read

We launched a new group

Our First Gathering | September 19, 2026 What a wonderful evening we had at our very first Soul Nights! We gathered with around 40 people for an evening of fellowship, laughter, good food, and meaningful conversations. Thank you to everyone who came and helped make this first gathering so special! A Night of Connection We played volleyball, jumbo Jenga, and corn-hole, shared some good food, and spent time getting to know our brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy to see new connections and friendships beginning to form! The Heart Behind Soul Nights We also took time to share why Soul Nights exists. Our desire is to see single adults in their 20s and 30s flourish and thrive in Christ, growing in spiritual maturity, embracing the present season with joy and purpose, and actively serving God's Kingdom. We were reminded that singleness is not a waiting room. We are called to faithfully follow Jesus and live fully for Him in whatever season we find ourselves. The goal is not marriage. The goal is Jesus. One of the highlights of the evening was our panel discussion, where we explored God's calling, faithfulness, identity in Christ, surrender, and finding our satisfaction in Jesus. People were engaged and asked thoughtful, honest questions about relationships, contentment in singleness, navigating disappointment, church culture, and trusting God when life does not go as we hoped. We were especially encouraged to see the conversation extend beyond the panel to everyone gathered in the audience. Two questions that captured some of these conversations were: How do we continue trusting Jesus through disappointment and seasons of waiting? How do we balance contentment in singleness with the desire to pursue marriage? One of our panelists shared an illustration that really stayed with us: We cannot fit the ocean into a cup, but we can surrender the cup to the ocean. In the same way, rather than simply asking for more of God, we are invited to give more of ourselves to Him. What a beautiful reminder that following Jesus is a life of surrender. Whatever season we find ourselves in, we are invited to seek Him, trust Him, and give ourselves fully to Him. At the end of the evening, we were invited to reflect on how God might be calling us to grow in this season, whether through community and friendship, mentorship and discipleship, service and ministry, stewardship and obedience, or spending more intentional time in God's presence and His Word. We were encouraged to consider one practical step we could take in response. So, how is God inviting you to respond in this season? Our hope is that Soul Nights would be more than a quarterly gathering. We want to become a community of disciples who are actively growing in our relationship with Jesus, serving Him, and encouraging one another along the way. At the end of the evening, we were invited to reflect on five areas of our lives: Community & Friendship | Mentorship & Discipleship | Service & Ministry | Stewardship & Obedience | Presence & Study We each had an opportunity to consider what the Lord might be highlighting in our lives and one practical step we could take in response. So, we would love to ask you again: What do you feel God is calling you into more of? Have you taken a step toward that since we gathered? Is there someone who could encourage you or walk alongside you? We'd Love to Hear From You? What were you grateful for from our first gathering? Do you have any feedback, questions, or ideas for future Soul Nights? Simply reply to this email. We would love to hear from you! Our next Soul Nights is Saturday, November 28, 2026! We are excited to gather again, and we have more in store for this community. Stay tuned! More exciting updates and details coming soo Blessings, Julie & the Soul Nights Team

Julie Niyitegeka

September 30, 2026 • 1 Minute Read

Ministry Evening with Ken Grenfell

Thursday, October 22 & Friday, October 23 · 7–9 PM Departure Bay Baptist Church, 3510 Departure Bay Rd If you lead or serve at Oceanside, these two evenings are for you. We're setting aside time this October to learn together what it means to lead in step with the Holy Spirit. Ken Grenfell is joining us again from Virginia. He's been a familiar face in our church for the last 20 years, and he's known for his prophetic gifting. He brings both a deep understanding of the Holy Spirit's work and a lived example of it. Our leaders come from many different backgrounds and church experiences, and that's a gift. For these two nights, we'll open God's Word together, stay open to what the Spirit is doing, and ask Him for more of His gifts at work when we gather. Each evening will include teaching, time for your questions, practical examples, and a time of ministry together.

September 24, 2026 • 2 Minute Read

Weekly Bulletin - October 11th-18th

Matt Lineker

Media Director

September 24, 2026 • 2 Minute Read

Weekly Bulletin - October 4th - 11th

Matt Lineker

Media Director

September 24, 2026 • 2 Minute Read

Weekly Bulletin - September 27th - October 4th

Matt Lineker

Media Director

September 20, 2026 • 4 Minute Read

You weren't meant to follow Jesus alone.

September has been a month of new starts around here. A few things launched, and each one is a different door into the same thing: following Jesus alongside other people. It's possible to attend church for years and never really be known. We don't want that for you. We believe the best environment for spiritual growth is authentic relationships, and relationships don't happen by accident. Someone has to open a door, and someone has to walk through it. So here's a look back at what happened this month, and a few ways to step in. The students kicked things off. On Friday, September 18th, high schoolers gathered at The Junction for our Youth Kick Off Party. There was pizza and there were obstacle courses. Students met their youth leaders and heard the vision for the year. The invitation was the same for returning students and brand new ones: come, and bring your friends. That's usually how community starts. Someone says there's a place for you, and you show up.Attend Ocean Youth Then Soul Nights began. The next night, Saturday, September 19th, we held the first Soul Nights, our new ministry for single adults in their 20s and 30s. By single, we mean not married. Dating, engaged, divorced, widowed, or anywhere in between. Wherever you are, you're welcome. That first night was about spending time together, getting to know one another, and sharing the vision for this community. And the vision is simple: the goal isn't marriage. The goal is Jesus. Singleness isn't a waiting room. It's a gift, and a meaningful way to live for Christ. Discipleship Groups are open for sign-ups. Discipleship Groups launched this month, and sign-ups are open now. Groups meet throughout the week in homes across Nanaimo. You read Scripture, pray, and have honest conversations. Some nights you dig deep into the Bible. Some nights you spend half the evening talking through what life threw at you that week. Both matter. You don't need to know the Bible inside and out. You don't need the right answers. Expect conversations rather than lectures, prayer rather than pressure, friendship rather than pretending. Probably some coffee, too. If you've been waiting for a good moment to join one, this is it.Find a Discipleship Group Serving is a way in, too. Most of what happens at Oceanside runs on volunteers. Someone sets up the chairs. Someone makes the coffee. Someone plays drums. Someone helps a kid finish their craft. Every one of those jobs matters, and so does every person doing them. I've been serving on a team for 10 years, and it's given me opportunities I never would have had otherwise. I got to play on a worship team in Chicago for the Equip. I've met a lot of like-minded friends along the way. Maybe you've been coming on Sundays and you're not sure how to go deeper. Serving is one of the best ways to get to know people. On a team, you're not just sitting near someone for an hour. You're working toward something together, and that's where friendships have room to grow. You don't need to have it all figured out. Whether you're drawn to chairs, coffee, drums, or crafts, we'd love for you to join a team, and we'll help you find where you fit.Join a Team Your next step. Everyone has a next step. Whether yours is a Discipleship Group or a serving team, click the Next Steps button and let us help you find it. Community isn't something you wait for. It's something you step into. The door's open, and we'd be honoured to walk through it with you.

Matt Lineker

Media Director

Updates

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October 29, 2026 • 2 Minute Read

Weekly Bulletin - November 8th - 15th

Matt Lineker

Media Director

October 29, 2026 • 4 Minute Read

Weekly Bulletin - November 1st - 8th

Matt Lineker

Media Director

October 22, 2026 • 3 Minute Read

Weekly Bulletin - October 25th - November 1st

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, October 25th: 8:30 & 10:30am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday service in person or online. Ken Grenfell with us - Ken, part of the NCMI Apostolic Team, will be with Oceanside today. Monday, October 26th: Nothing yet! Tuesday, October 27th: Nothing yet! Wednesday, October 28th: Young Adults Discipleship Group - Weekly gathering for young adults. 7PM, North Nanaimo. Thursday, October 29th: Morning Prayer - Join us for our weekly prayer meeting at 2304 Jingle Pot Road from 8:40am-9:40am. Friday, October 30th: Ocean Youth - Students in grades 8-12 meet for games, snacks, and a short teaching. 7PM at The Junction (2304 Jingle Pot Rd). Saturday, October 31st: Nothing yet! Sunday, November 1st: 8:30 & 10:30am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday service in person or online. Upcoming Events The big one to have on your radar this week: Two Evenings with Ken Grenfell - Thursday, October 22nd & Friday, October 23rd, 7PM, Departure Bay Baptist Church. Leadership gathering hearing from Ken Grenfell. New here? We'd love to connect.New here? We'd love to connect. Opportunities Christmas Choir Our Christmas Choir is back, and there’s a spot for you. Whether you sang with us last year or you’ve just been humming carols in the car, come lend your voice to our Christmas services. No audition needed, just a love of singing. Rehearsals start Monday, November 2.Join the choir Classifieds Lego Donations Wanted Got Lego gathering dust at home? Kids Equip (this February) would love to give it a new life - we're after loose pieces, not full sets. Reach out to Lauren at laurenm@oceansidechurch.ca if you've got some to share! Job Opening Part-time office assistant position at a Nanaimo legal office, $25/hr. Contact nick@collaborativelegal.ca. AV Tech Needed A paid, 3-day audio-visual technician position for a Nanaimo conference, open to anyone with basic audio/PowerPoint/Zoom skills. Contact Dan Mawson (dan@dkmawson.ca, 250-215-0037). Last Week's MessageWatch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram and YouTube. 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 8:30am & 10:30am at Nanaimo Christian School. See you soon ☀️

Matt Lineker

Media Director

October 14, 2026 • 3 Minute Read

Weekly Bulletin - October 18th-25th

Matt Lineker

Media Director

September 24, 2026 • 2 Minute Read

Weekly Bulletin - October 11th-18th

Matt Lineker

Media Director

September 24, 2026 • 2 Minute Read

Weekly Bulletin - October 4th - 11th

Matt Lineker

Media Director

September 24, 2026 • 2 Minute Read

Weekly Bulletin - September 27th - October 4th

Matt Lineker

Media Director

September 17, 2026 • 3 Minute Read

Weekly Bulletin - September 20th-27th

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 20th: 8:30 & 10:30am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday service in person or online. Leadership Gathering – Fall Vision Night - Our 2026/27 All Leaders Gathering kicks off at 5PM in the Auditorium. Bring a plate of appetizers to share; childcare and pizza provided for kids. RSVP and details in your email. Monday, September 21st: Nothing yet! Tuesday, September 22nd: Nothing yet! Wednesday, September 23rd: Young Adults Discipleship Group - Weekly gathering for young adults. 7PM, North Nanaimo. Thursday, September 24th: Morning Prayer - Join us for our weekly prayer meeting at 2304 Jingle Pot Road from 8:40am-9:40am. Friday, September 25th: Meet the Leaders - This week's Ocean Youth is Meet the Leaders night. Students in grades 8-12 come meet the youth team over games and snacks. 7PM at The Junction (2304 Jingle Pot Rd). Saturday, September 26th: Desserts + Delights - Our friends at Crossroads Pregnancy Centre are hosting their annual dessert fundraiser, supporting local moms and babies in crisis. Tickets are free but going fast - reserve yours before they're claimed. Get tickets here. Sunday, September 27th: 8:30 & 10:30am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday service in person or online. Congo Grace Fundraiser - supporting our missions partnership in the Congo. Details to come - check with the missions team. Upcoming Events The big ones to have on your radar this week: Leadership Gathering - Fall Vision Night - Sunday, September 20th, 5PM, Auditorium. Kicking off the 2026/27 year for everyone serving in leadership at Oceanside. Meet the Leaders (Ocean Youth) - Friday, September 25th, 7PM, The Junction. Grades 8-12 come meet the youth team. Desserts + Delights - Saturday, September 26th. Crossroads Pregnancy Centre's annual dessert fundraiser - free tickets, going fast. Congo Grace Fundraiser - Sunday, September 27th. Supporting our missions partnership in the Congo.New here? We'd love to connect. Classifieds Room/Roommate Wanted Single Christian woman looking for a room to rent or a roommate to share a rental for September or October. Please contact Rachel at 778-268-4350. Housing Wanted A woman planning a move to Nanaimo is looking for a reasonably-priced apartment or suite to rent among our congregation. Contact the church office to be connected. 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 MessageWatch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram and YouTube. 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 8:30am & 10:30am at Nanaimo Christian School. See you soon ☀️

Matt Lineker

Media Director

September 10, 2026 • 2 Minute Read

Weekly Bulletin - September 13th-20th

Matt Lineker

Media Director

September 4, 2026 • 2 Minute Read

Recap: National Gathering for NCMI Canada Elders

This past week we were immensely grateful to welcome elders and their families from all over the NCMI Canada network. Tyrone Daniel, who leads the NCMI team, flew in specially to spend time with leaders from churches all over our nation. Around 80 elders from all across Canada gathered in Nanaimo, BC to be encouraged by ministry and vision from Tyrone. It was such a significant time for our nation and for our common goal of pursuing the kingdom in our mighty land. We also had church planters training for people who are feeling the call, towards small rural towns of 500 people, to bigger cities across our nation. Such an encouraging time for the Canadian church! It was an hugely valuable time, of vision and equipping from Tyrone and massively impactful for our relationships. We are so thankful for all the team who made this possible and the Alliance Church for lending us their midweek space. Church leaders headed back to their home churches, filled and spurred on before the busy September season kicked off again. If you would like to check out any of the sessions, you can find them on the NCMI Canada YouTube page, linked here:NCMI Canada Youtube We also had the great privilege of having Tyrone minister at Oceanside Church which you can find here:Tyrone at Oceanside

Andy Arnold

September 3, 2026 • 2 Minute Read

Weekly Bulletin - September 6th-13th

Matt Lineker

Media Director

September 2, 2026 • 2 Minute Read

The New Bulletin

Our New Website Is Live — Just in Time for Kick-Off Sunday Oceanside is growing. More people, more ministries, more happening every single week — which is a good problem to have, and also a real one. The more is happening, the easier it is for something to slip past you. So with Kick-Off Sunday just days away, we thought it was the right moment to launch something new: our brand new website, live today. The biggest addition is one we've never had before — a weekly bulletin, right on the site, updated every week with what's coming up and what's happening across our ministries. And you don't have to remember to go check it. Subscribe, and you'll get a notification the moment a new post goes up. A few other things that came with the new site: Posts from every ministry, in one place. ONE80 Kids, Ocean Youth, Discipleship Groups, Rooted, and more all now have a home for their own updates — so you can follow what matters most to you and your family without digging around.See All Posts A new events calendar. Everything coming up at Oceanside, laid out and up to date, so you can actually plan around it instead of hearing about it after the fact.See Events A site that's finally caught up with us. Cleaned up, current, and built to keep pace as we grow — no more outdated pages or information that's a season behind. As we grow, we want to make sure growing together doesn't mean anyone gets left out of the loop. This is one more way we're trying to make that easier. Click subscribe below to get notified every time a new bulletin goes up — and we'll see you Sunday.

Matt Lineker

Media Director

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November 6, 2026 • 2 Minute Read

Christmas Giving With Real Impact

Most of us want to be generous at Christmas. The hard part is knowing where. We give to good causes, but we rarely see who our gift reaches. Meanwhile, someone a few rows over on Sunday might be carrying something heavy this December, and we’d never know. That’s why we have the Giving Tree. Here’s how it works. Families in our church share a need anonymously. Each need goes on a tag, and the tags go on a tree. The rest of us take a tag and meet that need. No one knows who gave or who received. Someone just gets the help they need. That’s the Giving Tree. Last Christmas, one of those tags was for a van. A family with several kids needed repairs they couldn’t afford. Someone from our church family saw the tag and realised he could give more than money. He could give his time and his skills. He took care of the repairs, no questions asked. When we called the family to tell them the news, they were moved to tears. That’s the Giving Tree. Most tags look more like groceries, a winter coat or a gift for a kid. Each one is somebody’s real need, and each one is a chance to answer it. Generosity isn’t about the size of the gift. It’s noticing a need and meeting it with what you have. Maybe you can afford a little, or maybe you can afford a lot. Or maybe this is the year you need the help. That’s okay. That’s what the tree is for, and there’s room for your tag too. That’s the Giving Tree. Get involved The Giving Tree goes up this Sunday, November 8. Need help this Christmas? Submit a need by Sunday, December 6. Want to give? Claim a tag and bring your gift back by Sunday, December 13.Visit the Giving Tree

Matt Lineker

Media Director

September 30, 2026 • 2 Minute Read

Your lunch, their lives.

Well, Oceanside, you did it again. Last Sunday, after both services, we fired up the BBQ in the parking lot at Nanaimo Christian School. The burgers had no price, and you gave what you could. Did we reach our goal? Yes. Far exceeded. We raised $28,991 That's enough to cover all of it: the school supplies and university fees for the children at Grace Orphanage and Hopes Uganda. It's a big number, but it's made of burgers, e-transfers, and people who wanted a kid they'll never meet to have a good year at school. Thank you. We want to tell you about one of those kids. Riziki was found on the street at age 9. Today she's a qualified seamstress with a small business of her own, and she'll be making this year's school uniforms. Two other girls from Grace are learning the trade alongside her. That's what a good education can do, and it's why we do this. Oceanside has been supporting Grace Orphanage for many years. It's one of those relationships that doesn't make a lot of noise, but it's part of who we are. Following Jesus has always looked like noticing the kids nobody else is looking out for, and doing something about it. That's exactly what you did on Sunday. A few more thank-yous. To the Elders, for giving us the opportunity. To the team who set up, grilled, served, and cleaned up. To Johann Van Rensburg and everyone at iWOF, who've spent twelve years making sure this money reaches the kids. And to every one of you who came out, gave, or told a friend. We're so thankful to God for His faithfulness, and for a church that shows up like this. Missed Sunday? No worries, there's still time to be part of it. Watch Johann's update below, and if you'd like to give, you can donate to the Back to School 2026 campaign online through CanadaHelps and get an instant tax receipt.Donate Now

Matt Lineker

Media Director

September 23, 2026 • 3 Minute Read

Congo Fundraiser This Sunday

This Sunday, lunch is on the grill, and every burger helps a kid at Grace Orphanage start the school year well. After both services (8:30 and 10:30), we're firing up the BBQ in the parking lot at Nanaimo Christian School. The burgers have no price. You give what you'd like, and every dollar goes directly to iWOF's Back to School 2026 campaign for Grace Orphanage. Why Grace Orphanage Oceanside has supported the kids at Grace Orphanage for many years. It's one of those relationships that doesn't make a lot of noise, but it's been part of who we are for a long time. Grace Orphanage is a home for orphaned children in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, just outside the city of Uvira. Since 2008, they've given kids who lost their families a safe place to live, with food, clothing, health care and school. Today, 48 children call it home. They welcome kids from every tribe and every background, and each of them grows up knowing they're loved and that God has a purpose for their life. The team there believes education is the best way out of poverty, and they've built their home around that. The kids attend a good school, and a teacher comes in five afternoons a week to help the ones who need extra support. With help from the International Widows & Orphans Fund (iWOF), a registered Canadian charity, they've built houses for the children, a Reading Centre, and a garden that grows their own food. This year's Back to School campaign covers backpacks with supplies, uniforms, after-school tutoring, and the cost of the programs. It reaches every student at Grace Orphanage and 50 sponsored kids from the surrounding community. It also helps six students who've made it to university keep going. They're young people preparing to lead in their own community. James writes that the kind of faith God accepts looks after orphans and widows in their distress (James 1:27). Following Jesus has always looked like this: noticing the kids nobody else is looking out for, and doing something about it. Ways to give Grab a burger on Sunday. It's by donation, and you can pay with cash, tap, or the QR code at the table. Every dollar goes straight to iWOF. It's lunch for you and a school year for someone else. Give online. You can donate directly to the campaign through CanadaHelps. You'll get an instant tax receipt, and it works whether or not you can make it on Sunday. Donations made via card or online are eligible for tax receipts.Give to Back to School 2026 Share it. Send the link to friends and family. The campaign is counting on people telling people. See you in the parking lot.

Matt Lineker

Media Director

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October 21, 2026 • 3 Minute Read

A Special Offering for The Rock Church in Terrace BC

Dear Oceanside family, Last Sunday morning we had the opportunity to pray for an amazing church in Terrace, BC. The Rock Church will soon be celebrating their 40th anniversary, but over the last six months some circumstances have changed which impacts their building lease due to a financial shortfall. In response we not only want to pray for God’s hand to move, but also directly for our hands to respond with financial provision from our congregation to theirs. During the month of October we are asking everyone who calls Oceanside Church home to pray into this opportunity to give from Nanaimo to Terrace using our Apostolic Fund. Through our prayers and our special offering, we hope to: Support the church through a financially difficult season. Provide flights and moving funds for the new family coming to lead the church. To enable their continued ministry into the surrounding region The Rock Church in Terrace is a partner church in our NCMI family. Mike and Moe Rosenau have led it since its beginning, and in April the church celebrates 40 years. Over that time The Rock has planted churches in Stewart and in other First Nations communities across northern BC. They are a significant lampstand in that region. Additionally this is a special season in their church because they are in the midst of a leadership transition. Mike and Moe will soon pass the baton of their leadership to Dustin and Sarah Fergusson, a family who have already handed over their own church in South Africa. How to give: Gifts made to the “Apostolic Fund” October & November will go to The Rock. Give online at https://oceanside.churchcenter.com/giving/to/apostolic e-transfer to give@oceansidechurch.ca and note “Apostolic Fund” (please also include your name, phone and email if it is your first time giving in this way) We are asking you to pray about what you could set aside, whatever the amount, to bless people you may never meet, in a town you may never visit, but who are brothers and sisters in Christ. How to pray: That God would provide a solution for their Sunday meeting space That Dustin and Sarah would be able to come, financially secure That God would encourange the people in the church We are a blessed people, and God has blessed us richly. Let's use that blessing to bless others. Thank you for your generosity and your prayers for The Rock Church.

Andy Arnold

Apostolic

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October 21, 2026 • 3 Minute Read

A Special Offering for The Rock Church in Terrace BC

Andy Arnold