Mark the beginning of Lent with an Ash Wednesday service at NSAC.  We'll have a time of worship, prayer, a short teaching, and an opportunity to receive ashes.  Everyone is invited to participate.

Tax Receipts were emailed on Tuesday, February 7th.  If we didn't have an email address on file, or if you requested your receipt to be printed instead, it will be available for pick up at church this Sunday morning, February 12th, at the Welcome Desk. 

Receipts not picked up will be mailed out early next week.  Please contact Tami Cooke at tamic@nsac.bc.ca if you have any questions.

Join Pastor Anne, Pastor Ebenezer, and our prayer ministry team in praying for our church, leaders, and ministries. Thursday, February 16th, 7pm at the church.

If you are new or recently attending our church and would like to connect with our pastors and staff, please join us for lunch in the lower auditorium on Sunday, February 19th.  We’d love to get to know you!

Families are welcome, and babysitting will be available for kids under 3.

Cost is $5 per person (age 12+), free for children (age 0-11).   
If you need help with the cost of the meal, please let us know when you register.

Please register by February 15th. 

If you have any questions please contact Pastor Anne at annet@nsac.bc.ca 

NSAC ADVENTURE FUNDRAISER: TREK for HOPE 2023

Join the adventure and help raise funds for Lazarus House and Project Samuel! 

• LAZARUS HOUSE: New Young Adult Community House for young people experiencing a housing crisis in our city.
• Project Samuel Zambia: A home to orphaned and at risk children, Project Samuel also engages in community development projects such as agricultural and leadership training. We want to help build 4km of fence so they can become a self-sufficient ministry!

- - ABOUT TREK FOR HOPE - -

WHAT: Complete as many classic North Shore adventures as you can while asking friends, family, and co-workers to sponsor you.  Sponsors can donate an overall amount for your participation, or an amount per activity that you cross off! 

WHERE: See the "Adventure Tracking Card" for a list of challenges and locations with three levels of difficulty!  How many can you complete?

WHEN: The two weeks over spring break, March 11-26, 2023. 

WHY: At NSAC we believe that God has placed us here on the North Shore to serve people with a varying range of needs. As a church, we strive to focus on the needs of our community and beyond with love and generosity. 

HOW: Register yourself or your team at the link below, then get people to sponsor you and check off as many activities as you can!

All proceeds will go directly to those in need and can be donated here: Donate to Trek for Hope

Our next Lamplighters Luncheon will be held downstairs at NSAC on February 27, 2023.  If you are 55 or older, you are welcome to join us from 11:30am - 1:30pm. Our speaker will be Bill Gilmartin.

Registration and payment will take place February 12th & 19th 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)

All women are invited to Connect at Night on Monday, Feb 27th, 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!  

Please register at the link below and bring your favourite mug to the event to help us reduce the use of disposable cups.

Save the date!  Our 2023 Women's Retreat is coming up on Friday, April 28th (7-9pm) & Saturday, April 29th.  Our theme this year is "Resilient Faith - Made for Community".

More information coming soon! Registration opens in March.

The Operation Christmas Child shoebox numbers are in!

• The North Shore, Squamish and Whistler: 1,401 shoeboxes (1,223 shoeboxes and 178 online shoeboxes)
• British Columbia: almost 52,500
• Canada: over 415,000
• World-wide: almost 10.6 million! 

God is doing awesome things even today! The Gospel is reaching to the ends of the earth, as many churches, groups and individuals on the North Shore, Squamish and Whistler pack and promote shoebox Gospel Opportunities. Thank you for your involvement this year!

The shoeboxes are currently being shipped and distributed. Please pray for the 10.6 million children whose lives will be touched by the Christmas Child.

Do you want to have an AWESOME Summer!?

Apply to be an intern with our Family Ministries team to build connections, add to your resume, and develop professional skills all while having a blast with our NSA Kids! 

Intern Responsibilities can include:

• SummerJAM/Pre-SummerJAM Prep & Leading
• Sunday School Prep & Teaching
• Curriculum Updates & Prep
• Front Office Duties & Gardening
• Filing & Organization

Preferred Qualities we're looking for:

• Enjoys working with children
• Creative, organized & administrative
• Communication skills
• Diligent work ethic & energy
• Displays the Fruits of the Spirit
• Can accomplish tasks independently 
• Team Player

We'd love for you to apply!

Please fill out the Summer Intern Application form at the link below. Successful applicants will be interviewed before moving to the next stage. 

More Info: children@nsac.bc.ca

Summer is fast approaching, and so is FLO Soccer Summer Camp! Registration opened on Feb 3rd and there are 27 spots still available!

This year we're back to one three hour camp: 1pm - 4pm daily!

Dates and Times:
July 3rd-7th, 2023
1pm - 4pm

Location:
Confederation Field
2145 Jones Ave, North Vancouver, V7M 2W7

Age & Cost:
Ages 7-14 (born 2009-2016)
Cost $125 (Early bird rate of $100 available until March 15th, 2023)

Includes:
Soccer Training for House and Select Levels.
FLO Camp t-shirt

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