# This Week's News - From: WRCC — General Emails - Sent: September 3, 2026 (2026-09-03T21:07:18.470Z) - Web version: https://wrcc.flowforth.co/emails/general-emails/16119 - More emails: https://wrcc.flowforth.co/emails/general-emails --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/WRCC_Logo_copy_2_2026-01-22T18-33-49-243Z.png) --- [Click Here for Secure Ways to Give](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/giving) When giving online, please select where you would like your donation to go by using the drop-down menu. --- **September 2026** --- **Month at a Glance** **September 2026** - **Fri. Sept 4** - Movie Night - Skylark - 6:30pm - Fellowship Hall - **Sat. Sept 5** - Move for Milawi Mission Event - details below! - **Mon. Sept 7 -** Labour Day - **Tues. Sept 8** - GriefShare starts 13 week session - 6:30pm - Fellowship Hall - **Tues. Sept 8** - Josiah is back from sabbatical! - **Sun. Sept 13** - Fall Kick-off with Taste of Heaven Food Truck - After Service - **Mon. Sept 14** - Daytime Bible Study - 10:30am - Fellowship Hall ([**register here**](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/233095007)) - **Tues. Sept 15** - STEM Club Fall Session starts - 3:30pm - Fellowship Hall ([**register here**](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/registrations/signups/3819669)) - **Sun. Sept 20** - 2 services 9:15 & 11am - Ocean Baptism around 1:30pm - **Wed. Sept 23** - Youth Group Kick-off - details with Josiah - **Thurs. Sept 24** - Visitation Volunteers Meeting - 6:30pm - Fellowship Hall - **Tues. Sept 29** - Coffee Klatsch - 10am - Fellowship Hall - **Wed. Sept 30** - National Day for Truth & Reconciliation - Office Closed - Women's Bible Study - TBD - Pour Over with Pastor - resuming October 14 --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/Church_pic_2026-01-22T18-54-26-670Z.png) "Helping people reach their God-given potential in Jesus Christ" **\*\* Sunday Service - 10am with Kids Church, Sept 20 - 9:15am (Kids Church 0 - 12yrs) & 11am Service (Nursery open plus Activity bags)** \*\* Daytime Bible Study - resuming Sept 14 \*\* Pour Over with the Pastor - starts Oct 14 \*\* Women's Bible Study - TBD \*\* GriefShare - next session starts Sept 8 \*\* STEM Club - starts Sept 15 \*\* Youth Group - starts Sept 23 --- [![](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/Church_Prayers_Slide_14_2026-09-02T22-27-38-669Z.png)](https://christar.org/workers) **Willems Ministry Account (Family Support):** #4909 **Project Account (Disciples for Eternity):** #4910 [Christar - Willems](https://christar.org/workers) --- [![](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/Untitled_design_27_2026-08-20T23-47-52-734Z.png)](https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/8zdw12/) [OR Click Here to Sign-up for Naomi's MealTrain](https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/8zdw12/) --- **Updates** **We’re Looking for Volunteers!** Do you have a heart for ministry and a passion to serve? There are many opportunities to get involved at White Rock Community Church, whether you enjoy working with kids, welcoming people, helping behind the scenes, using your creative or technical skills, or simply lending a hand where it’s needed. Not sure where you fit? That’s okay! Fill out our quick volunteer survey and tell us a little about your interests and which services you are available for (9:15am, 11am or both). We’ll connect with you and help find an opportunity that’s a great fit. No experience necessary. Training and support will be provided! [![](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/Untitled_design_28_2026-08-21T23-02-04-592Z.png)](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B2FL9XZ) [Volunteer Survey Link](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B2FL9XZ) --- [![Video thumbnail](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.youtube.com%2Fvi%2FHtOVxglE5rU%2Fhq720.jpg)](https://youtube.com/shorts/HtOVxglE5rU?feature=share) **Current Volunteer Support: 2 Services Volunteer Preferences ⬆️** In this video, you’ll learn how to use the **Services app** to update your scheduling preferences, including which service times you’re available to serve, how often you’d like to be scheduled, and your preferred times of the month. You may email the office for Deanna to input these details if that is better for you. Email: office@wrcconline.com --- [![](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/2_services_3_2026-07-31T00-41-48-305Z.png)](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MHDCTZ8) **We are growing!** Please share your preferences about our transition to two services anonymously through [**this link**](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MHDCTZ8), or connect with Deanna in the office. --- **Ocean Baptisms** If you would like to come out and support those in our church community being baptized, we would love to have you join us! **Sunday, September 20 at approximately 1:30pm** **West Beach Waterfront in White Rock - last parking lot at the waterfront by the boat launch** Come celebrate this special step of faith together as a church family! [![](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/Screenshot_2026-09-02_at_11_2026-09-02T18-36-13-113Z.png)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/LchvJYvRXTtdfpKQ9) --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/IMG_8472_2026-09-02T21-13-07-906Z.JPG) What a special day celebrating the dedication of **Judah Flitton** on Aug 16! 🤍 Judah was dedicated to the Lord alongside his parents, Amber and Joseph, with Pastor Steve, surrounded by close family and friends who came to celebrate this beautiful commitment. May Judah continue to grow surrounded by faith, love, prayer, and a church family cheering him on! --- [**Church Calendar**](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar?view=gallery) [![Movie Night: Skylark](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/Movie_Night_2026-08-15T00-54-45-845Z.png?crop=16:9&w=600)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/194109833) Sep 4, 6:30pm Movie Night: Skylark Set on a Midwestern farm, a harsh drought forces Jacob to send his children away to safety while he and Sarah stay behind to save their land and marriage. Everyone welcome. Bring a snack to share and a friend to join in! Enter around the back by the parking lot. [View Event](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/194109833) [![Grief Share](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/pco-imports/2026-08-15T00-53-39-589Z-51c60692-959c-48d2-8c17-e07b3ff6a059-card-4.jpg?crop=16:9&w=600)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/232324699) Sep 8, 6:30pm Grief Share GriefShare is a 13 week program to help process the loss of a loved one. For information or to join in, please contact: Becky McCaffrey P: 604-897-4012 E: beckymccaffrey65@gmail.com [View Event](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/232324699) [![Fall Kick off](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/pco-imports/2026-08-15T00-53-40-557Z-51c60692-959c-48d2-8c17-e07b3ff6a059-card-5.jpg?crop=16:9&w=600)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/211389016) Sep 13, 12pm Fall Kick off Join us for a time of **fellowship and fun after the service on Sunday, September 13**, as we celebrate our **Fall Kick-Off!** We’ll enjoy delicious gourmet sausages from the **Taste of Heaven Food Truck**, with the added bonus of supporting **NightShift Ministries** in the process. Donations welcome. Come enjoy some great food and time together as we kick off the fall season. **We look forward to seeing you there!** [View Event](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/211389016) [![Daytime Bible Study](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/Mixed_bible_study_w_QR_code_2026-08-20T04-20-56-111Z.png?crop=16:9&w=600)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/233095007) Sep 14, 10:30am Daytime Bible Study We look forward to connecting with you through our Daytime Bible Study. Please stay tuned as we finalize our next topic and timeframe. In the meantime, **sign up to let us know you’re interested!** We’d love to have you join us. [Sign up](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/233095007) [![STEM Club](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/pco-imports/2026-08-15T00-53-41-353Z-51c60692-959c-48d2-8c17-e07b3ff6a059-card-6.jpg?crop=16:9&w=600)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/232325036) Sep 15, 3:30pm STEM Club Our Fall session is 13 classes and will run from Sept 15 - Dec 8. Drop-ins are welcome at any time. This club is for elementary-aged kids and runs from 3:30 - 5:00 pm at White Rock Community Church. Please enter through the parking lot door around the back. Register through the "Sign up" button below! Questions? Reach out to our Director of Children's Ministry: Deanna Gutierrez P: 604-531-2131 E: office@wrcconline.com [Sign up](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/232325036) [![Ocean Baptism](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/pco-imports/2026-09-02T21-18-03-229Z-a403605f-49eb-45b9-b117-bf4368604590-card-0.jpg?crop=16:9&w=600)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/234606346) Sep 20, around 1:30pm Ocean Baptism We’re looking forward to celebrating baptism together at the ocean! Baptism is a beautiful public declaration of faith in Jesus and a meaningful step of obedience for those who have chosen to follow Him. Whether you are being baptized or coming to celebrate and support those taking this step, we would love to have you join us as a church family! West Beach Waterfront in White Rock - last parking lot at the waterfront by the boat launch about 1:30pm [View Event](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/234606346) [![Visitation Volunteer Meeting](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/pco-imports/2026-09-02T21-18-03-925Z-a403605f-49eb-45b9-b117-bf4368604590-card-1.jpg?crop=16:9&w=600)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/211624174) Sep 24, 6:30pm Visitation Volunteer Meeting Monthly connection for volunteers in the Visitation Ministry. Training and continual support provided. For information or to join in, please contact: Becky McCaffrey P: 604-897-4012 E: beckymccaffrey65@gmail.com [View Event](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/211624174) [![Coffee Klatsch](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/pco-imports/2026-09-02T21-18-04-547Z-a403605f-49eb-45b9-b117-bf4368604590-card-2.jpg?crop=16:9&w=600)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/194115334) Sep 29, 10am Coffee Klatsch Enjoy some fellowship time. Everyone welcome! For more information, please contact: Henny Spreitzer: P: 604-535-4131 [View Event](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/194115334) --- [**Children's Ministry Update**](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar?view=gallery) --- ### Children’s Ministry Needs You! We are looking for **adult Nursery volunteers** for both our **9:15am and 11:00am services** as we prepare for our new two-service schedule. Our goal is to have a team of **4–5 adult volunteers in rotation for each service (8-10 adults in total through a month)**, so that serving is shared and no one is carrying too much of the load. Right now, we have just **2 adult Nursery Teacher volunteers**, so we would love to welcome several more people to the team! Our Nursery has some growing little ones who are getting ready for some extra loving arms, while giving their mamas an opportunity to refresh and enjoy the service. **Please connect with Deanna for more info, or click on the volunteer application button a little further down in this newsletter.** ![](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/IMG_8418_2026-09-02T21-02-19-666Z.JPG) --- [![](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/EFCC_2026-01-22T20-04-17-021Z.jpg)](https://efcc.ca/) [EFCC Prayer Guide](https://efcc.ca/prayer-guide/) [![](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/daily_bread_ministries_take_2_2026-01-22T21-01-50-757Z.jpg)](https://ourdailybreadministries.ca/) [Daily Devotions](https://ourdailybreadministries.ca/daily-devotions/) --- **External Events** 🌍 **Move for Malawi 2026 Is LIVE!** 🌱 We're kicking things off and inviting YOU to join the movement and help us raise $50,000 for life-changing programs in Malawi through Stand as One Ministry! 👟 **Join us on September 5 at 10:00 am at Crescent Park** for a walk, followed by a lunch and Mitongwe update. Everyone is welcome! Bring the whole family, kids included, and if walking isn't your thing, no worries at all! Skip the walk and come straight to the lunch for the food, fun, and fellowship. Head to [moveformalawi.com](http://moveformalawi.com) to register and create your fundraising page, or reach out to Irene at **irene@standasoneministry** directly to let them know you're coming. Let’s Move for Malawi! Dan & Irene Schat [Register: Move for Malawi](https://www.moveformalawi.com/) --- **Looking Ahead** **October 2026** - **Fri. Oct 2** - Movie Night - Winter's End - 6:30pm - Fellowship Hall - **Sun. Oct 11** - Pastor Appreciation - **Mon. Oct 12 -** Thanksgiving - **Wed. Oct 14** - Pour Over with the Pastor - 10:30am - Lobby ([**register here**](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/registrations/signups/3866524)) - **Sat. Oct 24** - KidMin Conference - All Day - Vancouver (connect with Deanna) - **Tues. Oct 27** - Coffee Klatsch - 10am - Fellowship Hall - **Thurs. Oct 29** - Volunteer Visitation Meeting - 6:30pm - Fellowship Hall --- [Volunteer Application](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1147995) [Home Group Interest](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1142990) [Membership Application](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1149067) --- **Assisted Listening** We encourage you to **download the ListenWIFI app** on your smartphone and connect using your own **Bluetooth headphones, earbuds, or compatible hearing aids**. If you don’t have a compatible device, we also have **two Assisted Listening receivers available to borrow**. Just ask the sound technician for assistance. ![](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/Picture1_2026-08-20T22-02-45-171Z.png) **Resource Videos: Church Center & Services** **Update your address or other details in Church Center** Please view the short video below on how to make updates to your profile information. If your *birthday* is incorrect, you'll need to email the office to update it at: [office@wrcconline.com](mailto:office@wrcconline.com) [![Video thumbnail](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.youtube.com%2Fvi%2FmtnFc1-TVG8%2Fhq720.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mtnFc1-TVG8) --- **General Volunteer Scheduling Video support** [![Video thumbnail](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.youtube.com%2Fvi%2F23YUajRNOcY%2Fhq720.jpg)](https://youtube.com/shorts/23YUajRNOcY?feature=share) **Updating your availability in the Services app** ⬆️ Blockout dates are days that you are not available to serve. [![Video thumbnail](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.youtube.com%2Fvi%2Fdki3j8JR3-0%2Fhq720.jpg)](https://youtube.com/shorts/dki3j8JR3-0) **Updating your availability in the Church Center app ⬆️** Blockout dates are days that you are not available to serve. [![Video thumbnail](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.youtube.com%2Fvi%2FZtMTlvq70Q4%2Fhq720.jpg)](https://youtube.com/shorts/ZtMTlvq70Q4) **Updating a family member's availability in Services ⬆️** (You can only do this in the Services app, not in Church Center) --- **That's all the news for this week.** **We look forward to having you join us for our Sunday Service at 10am.** --- **The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.** **Numbers 6:24-26** **WRCC Office Hours** **Tuesday - Thursday** **9am - 3pm (Lunch 12:30 - 1:30)** **P: 604-531-2131** **E:** [**office@wrcconline.com**](mailto:nrempel48@gmail.com)