Hello from Kenya!

It's tough to find words to cover all we have experienced so far - it’s been a wild ride.  Our flights went smoothly and we arrived late Sunday at the guest house in Nairobi. 

Monday morning we hit the road to spend the day with Pastor Carol (one of Paul Lee’s students) who runs Garden of Hope Children’s Home.  The day featured making up food bags and distributing them to 100+ families who live in the neighbouring shantytown (7000 people live in 600 tiny plots).  When we were short on food for the number who showed up, we prayed for multiplication and a truck pulled up an hour later with an unexpected food drop off!  Later we ran a short VBS with the resident children.

Tuesday we land-cruisered north around Mt Kenya (saw giraffes, dick-dicks, and baboons on the way) and after nearly 12 hours arrived at dusk in Reteti, a remote Samburu tribe where James & Lucy are missionaries (and part of the African Pastor Network Paul works with).

Wednesday was unforgettable!  From early morning prayer to the late-night showing of the Jesus Film in the Samburu language, what a day!  Alongside Paul’s students and staff and congregants from a church in Nairobi, we ran a full VBS with 200+ school kids.  It was so cool to see the kids engage in our crafts, games, and Bible lessons on Jonah & Jesus.  After visiting the school and seeing the new desks and chairs bought with the help of the funds we raised, we enjoyed a huge community lunch that included fresh goat, a local delicacy, and visits to the homes of many of the tribespeople (known for their herding of livestock - including camels!). Our hearts are incredibly full as God has been showing His presence powerfully!

Today was another massive travel day as we left the tribe (encountering 3 large elephants and 2 ostriches along the road) and made our way back to the city by dinner time.

Please pray:
1) Thank God for health and safety and many incredible experiences these first few days.
2) For wisdom, strength, and God to guide as we lead a retreat the next two days with Paul’s pastoral students.
3) Please pray for rest and rejuvenation from God for team members as we’ve been through a lot in a short time.

Your support means so much to us and the mission of Jesus in our world!

With Love,
- NSAC Kenya 2025 Missions Team

To grow our experience of community and to provide some rest for staff and volunteers this summer, we will have one service at 10 am each Sunday from July 27th through August 31st. This will also be a great opportunity to connect with people in our congregation who regularly attend a different service than you!

Nursery (Babies to 24 months) and Children's Ministry (Preschool to Grade 4) will continue to be available each week.

NSA families with young kids are invited to Viewlynn Park from 11:30-1:00pm on Sunday, August 10th for a family picnic!

Bring your own lunch and come enjoy the waterpark together! We will proceed rain or shine, so please be prepared for the weather.

Contact Naomi or Charlotte with any questions: children@nsac.bc.ca

Our next Lamplighters Luncheon will be held downstairs at NSAC on August 25th from 11:30am - 1:30pm. If you are 55 or older, you are welcome to join us! Pastor John Fortune will be our speaker.

Registration will take place August 10th & 17th in the foyer, before and after the 10am 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 Bill Gilmartin at 604-988-6602 or wga@telus.net 

NSA YOUTH

REGISTER YOUR TEEN FOR NSA YOUTH 2025/26

Inviting youth of the North Shore to encounter Jesus' love in a fun, welcoming & life-changing community! Our ministry reaches out to grade 8-12 students on the North Shore. We gather together as a large group at the church on Wednesday Nights @ 7pm for worship, games, teaching, small group discussion and snacks during the school year. Youth Wednesday Nights will start on September 10th! 

For more information about NSA Youth click here.

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NSA PRETEENS

REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR NSA PRETEENS 2025/26

NSAC’s Preteen Ministry is for Grade 5, 6, & 7 students. We want to provide space for preteens to learn about God, build strong friendships and have fun! We'd love to have your preteens join us!

Preteen Sunday mornings will start on Sept 14th, and our first event is Amazing Race on Friday, Sept 26th! 

For more information about NSA Preteens click here.

Pastor Megan is looking for several new AMAZING leaders to join the NSA Youth Leadership Team!!

NSA Youth exists to "invite youth of the North Shore to encounter Jesus' love in a fun, welcoming & life-changing community".  If our vision resonates with you... you gotta join us! We're looking specifically for people who LOVE Jesus and have a heart for discipling young people. (You also need to have Wednesday nights free!)

Is that you?? Then please click the "apply" button below to complete the NSA Youth Leader Application!

(Note: Application does not guarantee acceptance to be an NSA Youth leader.)

CURRENT NEEDS:

• 2 Female Small Group Leaders (for NEW Gr. 8 Girl Group)
• 2 Male Small Group Leaders (for NEW Gr. 8 Guy Group)
• 2 Female Small Group Co- Leaders (to join existing Gr. 9 or Gr. 10 Girl Groups)
• 2 Male Small Group Co-Leaders (to join existing Gr. 9/10 or Gr. 11/12 Guy Groups)
• 2+ Tech Team Members
• 5+ Prayer Team Members
• 2+ Youth "Grandparents" (Age 60+)

Our amazing volunteers deserve a summer break and NSA Kids need YOU on Sunday mornings this summer! Come and join us in sharing the love of Jesus with our kids. 

Parents who regularly attend NSAC, please sign up to assist in your child's class once this summer and see what they get up to at church on Sunday!

If you have any questions, please contact Naomi and Charlotte at children@nsac.bc.ca

The church office will be closed on Monday, August 4th for the BC Day statutory holiday.

Thank you for giving to the mission of Jesus through NSAC!  If you have any questions please contact finance@nsac.bc.ca

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NEW! TAP KIOSK

We now have an electronic payment station set up just outside our front office for quick and easy donations using credit or debit on Sunday mornings. Feel free to come try it out!