Weekly Bulletin - September 13th-20th

Here's what's happening around our church this week.

Matt Lineker • September 10, 2026 • Weekly Bulletin

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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 13th

8:30 & 10:30am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday
service in person or online.
Kickoff Sunday - We’re launching the next season of groups, teams, and more this Sunday!

Monday, September 14th

Freedom Sessions starts

September 10, 2026

Freedom Session Launches this Monday!

Tuesday, September 15th

Worship rehearsals resume at the Junction

Wednesday, September 16th

Nothing yet!

Thursday, September 17th

Morning Prayer - Join us for our weekly prayer meeting at 2304 Jingle Pot Road from 8:40am-9:40am

Friday, September 18th

Ocean Youth Kickoff Party - Students in grades 8-12 are welcomed back to a new year of Ocean Youth! 7PM at The Junction (2304 Jingle Pot Rd)

Saturday, September 19th

Soul Nights - The first Soul Night for singles in their 20s and 30s.

September 19, 2026

Soul Nights - our new singles ministry launches September 19th

Sunday, September 20th

All Leaders Gathering - Check your email for your information.

Upcoming Events

Kickoff Sunday - Sunday, September 13th
Youth Kickoff - Friday, September 18th
Soul Nights - Saturday, September 19th
All Leaders Gathering - Sunday, September 20th

New here? We'd love to connect.

This Week's Message

God's Provision in Your Life

In this week's message, Paul explores the biblical framework of provision, reminding the church that God is the ultimate source and owner of all we have. Drawing primarily from 2 Corinthians 9, he introduces a powerful distinction between "seed" and "bread." Bread represents God’s provision intended for our enjoyment and sustenance, highlighting His desire to bless His people. Seed, however, is provision purposefully entrusted to us to be sown generously into the kingdom.

Paul warns against the danger of consuming our seed, emphasizing that discernment between the two requires seeking God’s wisdom. There are various biblical expressions of generosity, including tithing, offerings, almsgiving, and apostolic giving. Let us continue growing as a mature, resourcing base-church, advancing God’s kingdom locally and globally. Let us embrace a culture of intentional generosity, believers shift their focus from human effort to trusting Jehovah Jireh, recognizing that how provision is stewarded is fundamentally an act of worship.

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September 24, 2026 • 2 Minute Read

Weekly Bulletin - September 27th - October 4th

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.Donate here 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.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 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 ☀️

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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

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Weekly Bulletin - September 13th-20th

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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

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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

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