# This Week's News - From: WRCC — General Emails - Sent: October 23, 2026 (2026-10-23T16:20:21.446Z) - Web version: https://wrcc.flowforth.co/emails/general-emails/20085 - 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) --- **October 2026** [View Previous Newsletters](https://wrcc.flowforth.co/emails/general-emails) --- **Month at a Glance** **October 2026** - **Sat. Oct 24** - KidMin Conference - All Day - Vancouver (connect with Deanna) - **Mon. Oct 26** - Men's Ministry (includes food) - 6pm - Fellowship Hall - ([**register here**)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3932825) - **Tues. Oct 27** - Coffee Klatsch - 10am - Fellowship Hall - **Thurs. Oct 29** - Happy 100th birthday to Peggy Reynolds! - **Thurs. Oct 29** - Visitation Volunteer Meeting - 6:30pm - Fellowship Hall - **Fri. Oct 30** - Happy retirement Caroline Foster! --- ![](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:** - **9:15am (Kids Church 0 - 12yrs)** - **11am (Nursery open: ages 0 - 2yrs + Activity bags)** \*\* Daytime Bible Study (weekly) - last session of our current study Mon Oct 26; new session Mon Nov 2 - Dec 7 \*\* Women's Bible Study (bi-weekly) \*\* Pour Over with the Pastor (monthly) - next gathering Wed Jan 13 \*\* GriefShare (weekly) - Sept 8 - Dec 1 \*\* STEM Club (weekly) - Sept 15 - Dec 8 \*\* Youth Group (weekly) --- **Updates** [![Graphic for "Meal Train for Naomi": portrait of an older woman with glasses and a gray sweater, with text inviting sign-ups at](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/Naomi_meal_train_Oct_22_2026_2026-10-23T16-19-40-316Z.jpg?w=1400)](https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/8zdw12) **Naomi Meal Train Update as of Oct 22, 2026** Praise the Lord! After more than a month in the hospital, Naomi's second surgery was a success. As of Friday, October 23, she'll be recovering at home in her own bed, with help coming in three times a day to support her healing; she's ready for our meal train to begin! Deanna reached out to a few people who were on the calendar before, so our first few dates are covered, but spots are still available. - Friday, Oct 23: covered - Saturday, Oct 24: covered - Sunday, Oct 25: covered - **Monday, Oct 26 to Saturday, Oct 31: available** - Sunday, Nov 1: covered (to be confirmed) - **Monday, Nov 2 to Thursday, Nov 5:** **available** [Naomi's Meal Train Registration Link](https://mealtrain.com/trains/8zdw12) **To sign up, click the registration button above or connect with Deanna in the office at** [**office@wrcconline.com**](mailto:office@wrcconline.com) **or 604-531-2131.** --- Martha is still in need of **3 volunteers for Friday, November 13 to build Christmas trees**. If you can lend a hand there are 3 options to sign up: - speak with Martha directly - sign up on the events sign-up sheet in the lobby (Deanna checks it regularly)*or* - connect with the church office **Thank you for lending a hand with this project!** ![](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/Christmas_Tree_Building_Volunteers_2_2026-10-08T16-55-03-606Z.png?w=1400) --- [![Church Prayers graphic listing Sister Church One Hope Community Church in Maple Ridge, BC, Local Church The Salvation Army White Rock in White Rock](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/Church_prayers_for_Oct_25_2026_2026-10-22T16-38-47-045Z.jpg?w=1400)](https://www.worldventure.com) [Boardwell Family](https://worldventure.com) --- ![Graphic reading "Happy 100th Birthday, Peggy! Celebrating 100 years on October 29!" with a gold 100 Years seal, from White Rock Community Church](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/Peggy_100_birthday_2026-10-22T18-22-32-216Z.jpg?w=1400) Peggy Reynolds is celebrating her 100th birthday, what an incredible milestone! --- ![Retirement announcement for Caroline Foster from White Rock Community Church: "Happy Retirement, Caroline! Wishing you joy in this new chapter!](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/Caroline_retire_yes_last_name_2026-10-22T18-14-00-495Z.jpg?w=1400) --- [**Church Calendar**](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar?view=gallery) --- [![](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/Planning_Center_Sign-ups_2026-10-01T21-09-54-572Z.png?w=1400)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/) --- [![Men's Ministry](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/Mens_Ministry_Sunset_Gathering_2026-10-08T15-42-40-562Z.png?crop=16:9&w=600)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/238616000) Oct 26, 6pm Men's Ministry Enjoy some food and friendship in a relaxed gathering. [Sign up](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/238616000) [![Coffee Klatsch](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/pco-imports/2026-10-08T03-24-02-566Z-a7a590b6-7edb-47c3-bb1f-7aa0ded8c63c-card-5.jpg?crop=16:9&w=600)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/194115335) Oct 27, 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/194115335) [![STEM Club](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/pco-imports/2026-10-08T03-23-58-188Z-a7a590b6-7edb-47c3-bb1f-7aa0ded8c63c-card-0.jpg?crop=16:9&w=600)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/232325040) Oct 27, 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/232325040) [![Grief Share](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/pco-imports/2026-10-08T03-23-59-006Z-a7a590b6-7edb-47c3-bb1f-7aa0ded8c63c-card-1.jpg?crop=16:9&w=600)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/232324704) Oct 27, 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/232324704) [![Visitation Volunteer Meeting](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/pco-imports/2026-10-08T03-24-04-029Z-a7a590b6-7edb-47c3-bb1f-7aa0ded8c63c-card-6.jpg?crop=16:9&w=600)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/211624175) Oct 29, 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/211624175) [![Flyer for White Rock Community Church: "Praying for the Persecuted Church," Sunday November 1, with rows of lit candles in glass jars against a dark](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/Persecuted_Church_Prayer_2026-10-23T03-38-43-959Z.jpg?crop=16:9&w=600)](https://idop.ca) Nov. 1 Praying for the Persecuted Church [View Event](https://idop.ca) [![Daytime Bible Study flyer from Pastor Steve and Deanna, Mondays Nov 2 to Dec 7 2026, 10:30 AM to 12 PM, Fellowship Hall, White Rock Community Church](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/pco-imports/2026-10-22T16-55-44-312Z-c266fc56-9ce1-42fe-825d-b15febdb5123-card-7-0435105c-a200-4a88-95c3-e9cd56a0ec7f.jpg?crop=16:9&w=600)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/240709522) Nov 2, 10:30am Daytime Bible Study Join us for Daytime Bible Study on Mondays, Nov 2 - Dec 7, 2026, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Please register to help our planning by clicking the button below. [Sign up](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/240709522) [![Movie Night: Jesus Revolution](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/pco-imports/2026-10-08T03-24-04-799Z-a7a590b6-7edb-47c3-bb1f-7aa0ded8c63c-card-7.jpg?crop=16:9&w=600)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/194109835) Nov 6, 6:30pm Movie Night: Jesus Revolution Jesus Revolution is a 2023 American Christian drama film directed by Jon Erwin and Brent McCorkle. It is **based on the 1970s true story of a massive spiritual awakening in Southern California**. 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/194109835) [![Foundations Course Part 1](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/pco-imports/2026-10-08T03-24-05-463Z-a7a590b6-7edb-47c3-bb1f-7aa0ded8c63c-card-8.jpg?crop=16:9&w=600)](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/235250990) Nov 8, 12:30pm Foundations Course Part 1 Explore what our church stands for as we get to know you too! We'd like all volunteers to take Part 1 of our Foundations course. Sign up below! [Sign up](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/235250990) --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/Small_Groups_Bible_Study_Schedule_2026-10-08T03-33-01-446Z.png?w=1400) --- [**Children's Ministry Update**](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/calendar?view=gallery) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/Adult_Nursery_Support_Needed2_2026-10-08T03-31-34-681Z.png?w=1400) --- If you'd like to take a peek and see what we are up to in Children's Ministry, you can see our monthly newsletter (or previous months) by clicking the button below! [Children's Ministry Newsletters](https://wrcc.flowforth.co/emails/kids) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/WhatsApp_Image_2026-10-07_at_11_2026-10-07T18-57-13-007Z.jpeg?w=1400) --- **External Events** [![](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/Untitled_design_4_2026-10-08T04-05-32-366Z.png?w=1400)](https://www.samaritanspurse.ca/operation-christmas-child/) --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/COTP_craftfair_16x9_2026-10-20T16-14-04-528Z.jpg?w=1400) --- **NightShift Ministries** is also collecting food donations to help build a **Mountain of Food** and provide hot meals to those in need. [**Click here**](https://nightshiftministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/NS_2025_MOF_Flyer_FA.pdf) for more information or call **604-953-1114**. --- [![](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) --- **Staff Book Study** [![Book cover for "Dwelling in Christ" by Jonathan R. Bailey, foreword by Richard J. Foster, subtitled "Discover the Threefold Path of Spiritual](https://churchusercontent.com/8eecc158-32ce-4be9-84d4-9c7a967d78dd/DwellinginChrist_2026-10-22T16-10-26-081Z.jpg?w=1400)](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1514014181) In *Dwelling in Christ*, Jonathan R. Bailey reintroduces the Threefold Way — an ancient, time-tested path of Christian spirituality. Moving beyond quick fixes and performance-based faith, this well-worn path offers a practical movement through three stages for growing in Christlikeness over a lifetime. (excerpt from Renovare) --- **Looking Ahead** **November 2026** - **Nov 1** - Prayer for the Persecuted Church - idop.ca - **Nov 6** - Movie Night: Jesus Revolution - 6:30pm - Fellowship Hall - **Nov 8 & 22** - Foundations Course (2 parts - *including lunch*) - 12:30pm - Fellowship Hall ([**register here**](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/registrations/signups/3899493)) - **Nov 9** - Men's Ministry *(including food)* - 6pm - WRCC ([**register here**](https://wrcconline.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3932825)) - **Nov 11** - Remembrance Day - Office closed - **Nov 16 - 22** - you may drop off Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes at one of the locations listed through this link: [https://www.samaritanspurse.ca/drop-off-locations/](https://www.samaritanspurse.ca/drop-off-locations/) - **Nov 21** - Save the date - Social event - WRCC (details to come) - **Nov 24** - Coffee Klatsch - 10am - Fellowship Hall - **Nov 26** - Visitation Volunteer Meeting - 6:30pm - Fellowship Hall --- **Prayer Resources** [![](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/) --- **Getting Involved** [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) --- **Helpful Resources** **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) --- **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 Below** --- [![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 --- [![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 Services at 9:15am and 11am.** --- **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:office@wrcconline.com)