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.  

Preteens in grade 5, 6 and 7 are invited to come out for some fun Laser Tag on Friday, January 27th from 6:30 to 8:00pm! (Please note the new earlier time this year!)
We will have one hour of game time from 6:30 to 7:30 and 30 minutes in the party room for snacks and fun with leaders and and friends!

Space is limited so please sign up asap.
Please sign up and pay online by 10am on Wednesday, Jan 25th.
If you have need of financial assistance, please send a quick email to michj@nsac.bc.ca so we can find a solution.  I don't want that anyone stays away due to finances!

In remembrance of Joan Lundstrom
there will be a memorial service held on

Saturday, January 28th at 1pm
North Shore Alliance Church
201 23rd Street East, North Vancouver 

Reception to follow downstairs

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)

On Monday, January 30th we'll be hosting an evening GriefShare seminar: "Loss of a Spouse."

If you or someone you know has experienced the loss of a spouse, please sign up by emailing meganl@nsac.bc.ca

Join us for a rustic*, spiritual, overnight experience for youth gr. 8-12. Featuring worship, fellowship and fun in the snow! Plus a bonus option to go night skiing / snowboarding on Saturday.

*Rustic = outhouses, no showers and no-potable water! 

Who can come?

Anyone in grade 8 to 12!

When is it?

February 3rd 7:30pm - February 4th 3:00pm
If carpooling, we'll meet at the church by 7:00pm!

What to bring:

Warm Clothes & Toiletries
Pillow, Sleeping bag
Bible and notebook
Labelled big water bottle -- prefilled!
Ski / Snowboard Gear (*optional)

Cost:

$25 per student

Cost Includes: accommodation and meals (Friday night snack through Saturday lunch)

BONUS: Go night skiing at 3:30pm! 

• Cost is $44 to ski. Rentals are extra and start at $45.
• You need to sign up individually for the 3:30pm slot.
• You will want to pre-register online here: https://mtseymour.ca/tickets-passes/tickets

Pastor Brendan and Simon Koldyk invite the men of NSA to Streetcar Brewing for a night of fellowship and light refreshments.

Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Location: Streetcar Brewing
Time: 8pm - 10pm
Cost: $5 (all proceeds go directly to Lazarus House)

-- Please bring extra money to purchase any drinks --

Mark your calendars for the next Boys, Brews & Bibles on Tuesday, March 7th.

Hey Parents! Do you need a night off to celebrate Valentine's Day? We've got you covered! 

On Saturday, February 11th, 5:30 - 8:30pm drop off your K-Gr.5 kids to the church for a fun Valentine's (PJ) party!

Kids will: 

• Decorate cookies 
• Play games 
• Watch a movie 
• Hear a Bible lesson about God's love!

Your kids are welcome to attend in their favourite valentine's pajamas! 

Cost: FREE!!
Parents - go have fun!

Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.

More info: children@nsac.bc.ca

Our next GriefShare course will be 7-9pm Mondays, Starting Feb 13th.

Through a DVD & discussion, this weekly group will help you walk through the difficult challenge of grieving. Registration is $25 and includes the workbook. We'd love to support and encourage you.

For more info contact Megan Linton at meganl@nsac.bc.ca or go to our GriefShare webpage.

Thank you for your generous donations during the past year! Tax Receipts for donations made during 2022 will be issued via e-mail in early February. 

If you prefer to receive a printed copy, please notify Tami Cooke at tamic@nsac.bc.ca.

Employment Opportunities

North Shore Alliance Church (NSA) is looking for energetic, hard-working team players to work in our office.  

There are currently two open positions: 
Worship Pastor - See Job Description*
Accounting Bookkeeper - See Job Description

* NOTE: As part of the application for the Pastor of Worship Ministries role at North Shore Alliance Church, we are asking for two video submissions:

• The first video should feature you leading in the context of a church service. Please provide a link with timestamps to the service. If the services are unavailable online, you can also send an mp4 video file via google or mail drop.
• For the second video, we are asking for a recording of you playing and singing the hymn “Come Thou Fount” on your preferred instrument. Please send us this video as an mp4 via google or mail drop.

Please see the attached job descriptions for further information.  If you wish to apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to Brenda Martin, Executive Assistant at brendam@nsac.bc.ca

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Volunteer Opportunities

There are many opportunities to volunteer at NSA! Some of the areas you could help with include:

• Sunday Morning - Greeters, Ushers, Coffee Bar, or Welcome Desk Hosts
• Kids, Preteen or Youth Ministry Leaders
• Nursery Workers
• Worship Team - Singers and/or Musicians
• Sound and/or Media Techs
• Hospitality
• Outreach Events
• Gardening
• Building Maintenance
• Décor
• Library

If you are interested in volunteering at NSA, please speak with a Pastor or call the church office at 604-984-6422. We can help find an opportunity that matches your interests, skills and availability. 

* Please note that some volunteer roles have special requirements (e.g. Criminal Record Check)

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

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