# This Week's News - From: WRCC — General Emails - Sent: September 10, 2026 (2026-09-10T20:23:26.162Z) - Web version: https://wrcc.flowforth.co/emails/general-emails/16782 - 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?w=1400) --- [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** - **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)) - **Wed. Sept 16** - Youth Hang out - 3:30pm - details with Josiah - **Sun. Sept 20** - 2 services 9:15am & 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?w=1400) "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 --- **Updates** We’re thankful to share that Naomi’s surgery went well, and she is now recovering at Peace Arch Hospital. As she continues her recovery, we invite you to support Naomi by joining the **Meal Train running from September 13–26**. Please click the button below to sign up. Naomi is incredibly thankful for the prayers, care, and support of her church family. Thank you for continuing to surround her with love during her recovery! [![](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/Untitled_design_27_2026-08-20T23-47-52-734Z.png?w=1400)](https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/8zdw12/) [Sign Up - Naomi's Meal Train](https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/8zdw12/) --- [![](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/Church_Prayers_Slide_15_2026-09-10T19-31-29-468Z.png?w=1400)](https://www.tokyolittles.net/) [Dale & Ann Little Info](https://www.tokyolittles.net/) --- **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?w=1400)](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?w=1400)](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?w=1400)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/LchvJYvRXTtdfpKQ9) --- [**Church Calendar**](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar?view=gallery) [![Naomi Meal Train Post-Surgery](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/pco-imports/2026-09-10T18-21-19-257Z-760b02c3-1870-4481-b37b-5c82dc85a5f4-card-0.jpg?crop=16:9&w=600)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/234595337) Sep 13 Naomi Meal Train Post-Surgery Naomi had some cancer removed in surgery and would be so thankful for some loving meals to help her recovery. Please see the details about her food guidelines and **click "sign-up" to register below.** **Running from Sept 13 - 26, 2026**. Thank you! [Sign Up](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/234595337) [![Fall Kick off](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/pco-imports/2026-09-10T18-21-20-047Z-760b02c3-1870-4481-b37b-5c82dc85a5f4-card-1.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, food, and fun** after the service 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. **Your meal is covered by the church**, though donations will be warmly welcomed. There will also be **face painting for the young—and young at heart!** 🎨 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/pco-imports/2026-09-10T18-21-20-748Z-760b02c3-1870-4481-b37b-5c82dc85a5f4-card-2.jpg?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. We will be working through **"Tame Your Thoughts" by Max Lucado**. **Please register by clicking 'sign up'** to help our planning, 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/2026-09-10T18-21-21-410Z-760b02c3-1870-4481-b37b-5c82dc85a5f4-card-3.jpg?crop=16:9&w=600)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/232325036) Sep 15, 3:30pm STEM Club Our Fall session is 13 class 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) [![Grief Share](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/pco-imports/2026-09-10T18-21-22-020Z-760b02c3-1870-4481-b37b-5c82dc85a5f4-card-4.jpg?crop=16:9&w=600)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/232324700) Sep 15, 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/232324700) [![Youth Hang Out](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/pco-imports/2026-09-10T18-21-22-737Z-760b02c3-1870-4481-b37b-5c82dc85a5f4-card-5.jpg?crop=16:9&w=600)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/235914740) Sep 16, 3:30pm Youth Hang Out Save the date! Details to come from Josiah. [View Event](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/235914740) [![Ocean Baptism](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/pco-imports/2026-09-10T18-21-23-342Z-760b02c3-1870-4481-b37b-5c82dc85a5f4-card-6.jpg?crop=16:9&w=600)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/234606346) Sep 20, 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/2026-09-10T18-21-23-874Z-760b02c3-1870-4481-b37b-5c82dc85a5f4-card-7.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/2026-09-10T18-21-24-403Z-760b02c3-1870-4481-b37b-5c82dc85a5f4-card-8.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) [![Movie Night: Winter's End](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/pco-imports/2026-09-10T18-21-25-122Z-760b02c3-1870-4481-b37b-5c82dc85a5f4-card-9.jpg?crop=16:9&w=600)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/194109834) Oct 2, 6:30pm Movie Night: Winter's End On a cold winter day a mysterious stranger shows up at the Witting Farm. He is John Witting, the father of Jacob Witting who abandoned Jacob and his mother when Jacob was little. Jacob is very hurt by what his father did to him many years ago that he won't have anything to do with him to which his wife Sarah must do everything to bring Jacob and his father back together again for the sake of Jacob and his three children Anna, Caleb, and Cassie who love their grandfather very much. 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/194109834) [![Plan to Protect Training](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/pco-imports/2026-09-10T18-21-25-994Z-760b02c3-1870-4481-b37b-5c82dc85a5f4-card-10.jpg?crop=16:9&w=600)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/235739914) Oct 4, 12:30pm Plan to Protect Training Please join us for our yearly required Plan to Protect Training for those working with vulnerable sectors (children, youth, vulnerable adults). This is a 2.5 hour course with lunch provided. This training is mandatory to serve the vulnerable sector for 2026. The refresher course will take place in the Fellowship Hall and the Orientation (for new volunteers) will take place in the Nursery. Thank you for giving your time to this important training to ensure the safety of our community. [Sign Up](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/235739914) --- [**Children's Ministry Update**](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar?view=gallery) ### Children’s Ministry Needs You! We’re thankful to share that great progress has been made in building our Nursery team! We are still looking for **4 adult Nursery volunteers who would be willing to be on-call for the 11:00am service** in case Nursery care is needed. On your scheduled Sunday, we ask that you remain available in the Nursery until **11:15am** to allow for any late arrivals. If no Nursery care is needed by then, you can head into the service. **Please connect with Deanna for more information, or click 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?w=1400) --- **External Events** **Move for Malawi** Thank you, White Rock Community Church, for your support and prayers! And thank you to everyone who participated in and donated to our recent Move for Malawi, our second event this season. We were blessed with a beautiful sunny day, walking through Crescent Park and sharing lunch afterward. Together, across both events, we raised an incredible $50,990, and with a matching grant of $25,000, that brings our total to **$75,990**! All of this goes to support some of the poorest people in Malawi. We are now on our way, and we feel truly privileged to be able to make this kind of impact because of your generosity. Dan & Irene Schat, Stand as One Ministry --- [![](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/Christmas_Hamper_2026_List_2026-09-09T20-07-24-669Z.png?w=1400)](https://www.storehousesociety.ca/volunteer) --- [![](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/EFCC_2026-01-22T20-04-17-021Z.jpg?w=1400)](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?w=1400)](https://ourdailybreadministries.ca/) [Daily Devotions](https://ourdailybreadministries.ca/daily-devotions/) --- **Looking Ahead** **October 2026** - **Fri. Oct 2** - Movie Night - Winter's End - 6:30pm - Fellowship Hall - **Sun. Oct 4** - Plan to Protect - 12:30pm - Fellowship Hall ([**register here**](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/registrations/signups/3877329)) - **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?w=1400) **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)