Would you like to learn more about mental health? Would you value connecting with others? Sign up for The Sanctuary Course and explore a topic that is more relevant than ever.

Thursdays, January 12 to March 2
7:00-8:30pm at the church
Facilitated by Debbie Pearmain and Sarah Dewar

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About the course:
The Sanctuary Course is an eight-part course for small groups designed to raise awareness and start conversations in local churches regarding mental health. It offers communities a base of shared knowledge and the opportunity to discover a common language for talking about mental health.

Topics covered include: mental health and mental illness, stigma, the recovery journey, companionship, self-care, and the role of community. Each theme is covered from a psychological, social, and theological angle, and each session includes a short film that tells the story of a person of faith with mental health challenges.

There is no homework, but it’s recommended that you read the short sessions in the course book before each group gathering.

Because there is limited space, please only sign up if you are available to attend a minimum of 6 out of the 8 sessions.

Cost: $10 for printed course book  (or download the PDF for free)

Connect Small Groups for Women

Our next study will begin on Wednesday, January 11th at 9:30am. We will be doing a book study of "In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us To Reflect His Character" by Jen Wilkens.

Cost: $18 (scholarships available)

Our 2023 Young Adult's Retreat will be held January 14th - 15th at Loon Lake Lodge and Retreat Center!

Come join us at the 2023 Young Adult Retreat! In the quiet winter season, let's reorient towards Jesus and ground ourselves again in him. 

We'll carpool to Loon Lake Lodge, where we'll stay for 1 night. Optional prayer, worship, and reflection sessions will be led by Pastor Adam and young adult leaders. Free time to explore the beautiful Loon Lake forest. Meals and accommodation provided.

Cost is $85.00. 

Anyone age 18 - 30 is welcome to attend! 

Contact: youngadults@nsac.bc.ca

Join Pastor Anne, Pastor Ebenezer, and our prayer ministry team in praying for our church, leaders, and ministries. Thursday, January 19th, 7pm at the church.

Join Pastor Jeremy for a 5-week reading group on "The Screwtape Letters" by C.S. Lewis.

Friday Nights, January 20 to February 10
7-9pm, Location TBA

There is no cost to attend, but you will need to bring your own copy of the book (any edition).  

If you prefer audio books, or would enjoy listening as you read, you can find "The Screwtape Letters narrated by John Cleese" on YouTube.

Please sign up in advance to receive further details from Jeremy, and also so that we can determine an appropriate location for the group to meet.

Join other dads and bring your kids (ages 0-12ish) out for a morning activity together, giving mom a morning to herself. 

Our next event is Saturday, January 21st, starting at 9:30 am. Bring your own cars (make sure to label them) and join us to build 1 km of Hot Wheels track in the church lower auditorium!

Questions? Email Brendan at brendand@nsac.bc.ca

Connect at Night is for all women who regularly attend NSAC.  Our next gathering is Monday, January 23rd, 7-8:30pm at the church.

There will be time to connect with other women, hear stories of "Resilient Faith", and share in small groups. We hope you'll join us, and please bring your favourite mug!  

Registration is open at the link below.  

Our next Lamplighters Luncheon will be held downstairs at NSAC on January 30, 2023.  If you are 55 or older, you are welcome to join us from 11:30am - 1:30pm. Our speaker will be Connie Simington.

Registration and payment will take place January 15th & 22nd in the foyer, before the start of each service. There will be no sign up the Sunday before the luncheon.

The cost per person is $20. Please pay when you register. Friends are welcome, but please register them also.

For more information please contact Leta Jones (aspecialplace@telus.net) or Gillian Muir (muirnet@shaw.ca)

Sharing significant life events with our church family fosters community and provides opportunities to pray for one another and praise God in our lives.  

NOTES:

* (#) Indicates a shortfall 
The shortfall in NSAC Ministries giving is based on the difference between prior year giving patterns, which are generally higher leading up to mid December, and budgeted spending for fiscal 2022/23. Future giving levels could help to reduce this shortfall.

** Other Ministries includes: Care Fund, Missions, and Capital Improvements.

Official tax receipts will be issued annually in February for donations made in the previous calendar year in excess of $20.

If you have any questions please contact Tami at tamic@nsac.bc.ca