Please share these updates with your household, extended family members, friends, especially those who do not have email.
Canadian Lutheran World Relief and the Humanitarian Coalition are responding now as the crisis in Lebanon grows.
The Government of Canada is matching funds for a limited time.
You can donate through your offering envelope, marking "Lebanon" on the CLWR line, or online HERE
to be sure it is matched.
October 23, 11AM-12noon
We resume our weekly
Regional Zoom Bible study.
All you need is your Bible and a hot beverage.
Please, let the office know if you would like to attend.
The link will be sent out on the Sunday or Monday (or Tuesday) prior.
Worship Choral Choir is back.
We practice Thursdays,
from 7:00 – 8:00pm.
Please note: Thursday, October 24th we practice from 8-9pm
We will prepare for Reformation Sunday; come join us!
Faith Lutheran will be hosting a Foodsafe Course on November 2.
If this interests you, please contact Kim at Faith LC: 250-765-0671.
Cost is approximately $65,
On All Saints Sunday, November 3,
we remember our dead, and all the saints of all times and places.
You are invited to bring a photo of your beloved saint, (without a frame, and preferably a photocopy) to be put up on the wall.
Please have the pictures to the church no later than November 1st.
Also, please feel free to write the name of a deceased loved and whom you wish to remember in the Book of Saints binder in the narthex.
All names will be read during this service.
Mark your calendar!
On November 3rd we will celebrate the end of our 75th Anniversary year, and the painting of Luther Hall with a potluck luncheon.
A potluck sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the narthex.
Our next Bible study will be
Tuesday, November 12th at 7:00pm
at the church and online.
Our study is "The Sprit of Life" by Rev. Dr. Ian Price.
Come join this fun group of people who Share-Learn-Grow their photography.
We meet 3 x a month from Sept-May, for one night in "the boardroom",
the others by zoom/outing.
Meetings feature speakers, photo reviews, sharing, teaching, learnings & outings.
Click HERE for more information.
Thank you for your generous contributions!
Non-perishable food items can be placed on the shelf in the narthex.
The food is appreciated by people who come by the church on a monthly basis.
Donations can also be made on the COFB website, and are always welcome.
Copies of the latest issue are available to borrow on the table in the narthex.
Eternity for Today and Portals of Prayer devotional booklets are available!
You can pick them up Sunday morning, or
at the church office through the week during office hours.
The Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program helps make rents affordable for BC seniors with low to moderate incomes. SAFER provides monthly cash payments to subsidize rents for eligible BC residents who are age 60 or over. Existing clients need to reapply each year.For more information, please click HERE.