Announcement December 1 and 8, 2024

We are glad you are here to worship with us today!

May you sense the presence of God in our midst today.

We have Sunday school for children up to grade 6.

Pre-service Prayer every Sunday at 10:10, in the Prayer Room!

Membership seminar discussion for those interested in becoming members of the Society. Gather with pastor Shelley in the coffee time after church to discuss scheduling of this class. Today at 12 pm.

Revive! Prayer is being rescheduled to an evening ZOOM meeting. Join us Thursdays, December 5 & 13 at 8 pm. This is a critical time in the life of our church to join together in prayer; everyone welcome. Check your email for a ZOOM link.

Small groups will begin again in the near future. Those interested in being in a group are invited to complete a brief questionnaire available in the foyer, and return to Pastor Shelley.

Ladies’ Brunch Saturday December 7, come for a time of good food and fellowship. This would be an excellent opportunity to invite your friends, family, and neighbours. Invitations available in the foyer. Please RSVP by Tuesday December 3 so there is time to purchase enough food.

Christmas Walk-About Saturday December 14, 4:00- 6:30 pm. Volunteers needed, forms available at ushers’ table. Please invite your friends and neighbours to join us to celebrate the season!

Walkers Needed to distribute Walk-About invitations to the neighbourhood. We will meet Tuesday, December 10, at 9:30AM at the church. Be sure to dress warmly. Thank you.

Operation Christmas Child. Our church sent 80 Samaritan’s Purse Shoeboxes this year!         Thank you to all who participated!

Poinsettias – For the month of December, you are invited to place poinsettias in memory of a loved one in the sanctuary. Plants can be dropped off to the office Wednesday mornings between 9-11 am, or Sunday morning before service.

Pastor Shelley is on vacation from December 3-8.

There are several ways to give donations to the church. There is an offering box at the back of the sanctuary. Offering envelopes are available on the ushers table. You can e-transfer a donation to the church (treasurer@kamfm.ca) or give through the Tithely app. Ask an usher or phone or email the church office. Thank you for giving!

Prayer Requests:

  • For our church: Continue to pray for the renewal of our church, for a fresh move of the Holy Spirit, for repentance and faith, refreshed hearts, encouragement to pursue the Lord wholeheartedly and willingness to reach out in love in our neighbourhood.
  • For the formation of the Pastoral Leadership Task Force (PLTF)
  • That God would open our eyes to opportunities to reach out in our community
  • That God would bring us people and send us to people
  • That God would enable us to hear His voice
  • That God would raise up a new generation of leaders
  • Pray for Student Café, for GriefShare, that God would be present and drawing hearts to Himself. For Caring Closet, that God would it to bless families in need.
  • For our refugee family in Coquitlam, for Mohammadreza, Maryam, Mahsa and Arnika. Pray for Arnika and Mahsa as they study this fall. Pray for the healing of Mahsa’s knee. Pray for language learning opportunities for Mohammadreza and Maryam, and for work opportunities for Mohammadreza.
  • Pray for peace in the Middle East. Pray for the church in the Middle East to be steadfast, to serve boldly, and to be a voice for peace as conflict escalates.
  • For those members of our church community who are currently facing health challenges. Pray for God’s presence, healing, peace, patience and support for their families. Please pray for the Spence family facing many challenges. Pray for those grieving the loss of loved ones. May they experience God’s grace in the midst of challenge and change.