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Taste and SeeJanuary 2021 Update As I reflect back on Christmas, I can’t help but shake my head…it was all so… strange. It was the first time in 47 years that I haven’t attended a Christmas Eve service. There was no Christmas parties to attend and no friends in my home (not even in my backyard). We dropped off presents at my brother’s house but we weren’t invited in. Apart from the enduring presence of Jesus, there was almost nothing about Christmas that I would consider “normal;” the one notable exception was the food. Christmas baking, Chinese Food on Christmas Eve, and a turkey dinner the next day—it was wonderful! This is my first global pandemic, and I’m doing the best I can to love the people around me as we all wait for things to settle. I’m trying to notice—and celebrate— small moments of joy. I’m also trying to notice—and celebrate—the many moments in which I encounter the Lord’s goodness. Psalm 34:8 says, “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.” In this season of restriction, when everything feels different, the Lord’s goodness remains—blessed is the one who notices and rejoices. As a pastoral staff team, we continue to monitor Dr. Henry’s reports, looking forward to the time when we can gather in person again; until that time, we remain committed to finding ways to connect, worship, and grow in Christ. At a time when our Church building is largely empty, I wanted to let you know about a few updates that will be taking place in our sanctuary. Over the last number of years, our Board of Elders has been designating money to our Capital Fund in anticipation of future maintenance and repair. Paint fades, carpet wears, and pews become unstable. We have had the funds in hand to repaint, re-carpet, and refurbish our pews for some time, but in light of the pandemic, we have waited to ensure that NSAC was in a healthy financial position—and we are. In the next 6-8 weeks, our sanctuary will be repainted, the carpet replaced, and the existing pews will be refurbished. If we were still meeting in person, this work would be quite disruptive to our gatherings; given the circumstances, this work can be done with very little interruption. As you connect to our online Sunday service, you will begin to notice the changes and I wanted to let you know in advance. I’m looking forward to the time when we can enjoy being together again. Grace and Peace to you, |
Prayer for NSA- our ministries and leaders - Thursday, Jan 28 at 7pm on Zoom Please click the button below to register. For more infomation visit:
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Miracles Happen
Miracles Happen- A short video about a family who's lives were changed due to groceries being delivered to the wrong address. This story demonstrates how God works in amazing ways. This video is part of our Misssions Month sermon series, On the Move. For more infomation visit:
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2021 Mission Central Conference
Building on the 36-year legacy of Missions Fest Vancouver, the 2021 Mission Central Conference is a multi-streamed event (SERVE, GROW, CREATE) focused on discipleship and mission. This year all three new events will be online, so you can participate from anywhere in the world. https://conference.missioncentral.caRegister now and start building your schedule. The speakers at our conferences always challenge us to follow Jesus into the world. This year is no exception. Join the General Sessions and Seminars with Joshua Bogunjoko, International Director of SIM; Alan Hirsch, a global thought leader on missional movements and Lisa Koons, US National Director of 24/7 Prayer.
For more infomation visit: http://nsac.bc.ca/events/2021-mission-central-conference/2021-01-29
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Journey Discipleship Course
A safe place for people to talk about their lives and receive the love and support of God and others, with the goal of helping individuals experience Jesus in all aspects of their lives. Mondays, 7:00pm–9:30pm, from Jan 25 to May 17, 2021 at NSAC. Contact mardids@nsac.bc.ca or 604-948.6422 for an application and information sheet. For more infomation visit: http://nsac.bc.ca/events/journey-discipleship-course--980/2021-01-25
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Sunday Live Stream
Join us Sundays at 9 am & 11 am for our worship service at www.nsac.bc.ca/live |
Sunday Services via ZoomSundays, 10:55am-12:15pm Join our group that attends the 11am service together through Zoom! This group will be hosted live by one of our pastors or lay leaders. Together the group will pray, worship, listen to the sermon and engage in a short discussion. Join the meeting a few minutes before the service starts. Please note that participants must be identified by name to be admitted to the meeting and should have their cameras turned on. Join Zoom Service: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86490614419 Meeting ID: 864 9061 4419 Phone: 778-907-2071
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Financial Update
We are grateful to you, and to God, for the ongoing generosity of your giving. At the end of December, we received a large, unexpected, financial gift. We will be seeking God's direction in how to use these funds to further the ministry of North Shore Alliance both locally and globally. If you have any questions about the finances at NSAC, please contact Tami Cooke at tamic@nsac.bc.ca |