Operation Christmas Child reaches out to children around the world in desperate situations, bringing joy and hope through gift-filled shoeboxes, reminding them that they are loved and not forgotten.

Shoeboxes will be available in the foyer on Sundays and during the week. Filled shoeboxes must be returned to the church by next Sunday, November 23rd. 

For more information about How to Pack a Shoebox >> click here!

You can also pack a shoebox online at packabox.samaritanspurse.ca

North Shore Alliance Church, in partnership with local businesses and nonprofits, hosts an annual Christmas Dinner at Carson Graham Secondary for people who are lonely, unable to afford a dinner, or are new to our country.  

GIFT CARDS
We are asking for donations of $25 gift cards to Superstore, Save-On-Foods, Walmart, and Tim Hortons that will be given to dinner guests. Please drop off donations to the church office or contact Pastor Dave for more info: daves@nsac.bc.ca

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
We also have a number of opportunities to help with the dinner including kitchen help, setup, cookie baking, servers, security, and more! Click the link below for more information. 

**Please note that some volunteer opportunities will take place at Carson Graham Secondary School on December 13th, and some opportunities will take place on other days and in other locations.**

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

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Location: Streetcar Brewing
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Cost: $5 (all proceeds go directly to Lazarus House)

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

1 Thessalonians 5:5 -  "You are all children of the LIGHT and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness."

The Preteens of NSAC will gather at the church on Friday, November 21st from 7-9pm for some glow-in-the-dark FUN! Everyone should wear a white shirt so we can glow in the dark!

Friends are welcome, but please make sure they fill out the Preteen Participation form if they haven't yet!

There will be a Special Meeting of Members on Sunday, November 23, at 10:30 am in the Sanctuary, between our morning services.

At this meeting, we’ll be asking the members to consider and vote on a proposal from the Board seeking authorization to use up to $300,000 of existing church funds to provide a housing loan to our Lead Pastor. 

Everyone is welcome to attend and hear more about the proposal. Please note that only active members are eligible to vote. We hope you’ll join us for this important and exciting conversation about how we can continue to support our pastoral leadership and shape the future of our church community.

Our annual Lamplighters Christmas Luncheon will be held downstairs at the church on Monday, November 24, 2025 from 11:30am to 1:30pm.  If you are 55 or older, you are invited to come for a delicious, fully catered turkey dinner. Even if you have never come to one of our luncheons before, we encourage you to join us! Our speaker will be Anne Thicke.

The cost per person is $25. Registration and payment will take place on Sundays November 9th and 16th in the foyer, before the 9am service and between the 9 & 11am services. There will be no sign up on the Sunday before the luncheon. Please pay when you register. Friends are welcome, but please register them also.

This will be our last luncheon for 2025.  Our next luncheon will be on January 26, 2026.

For more information please contact Bill Gilmartin at wga@telus.net 

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. 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.

Mondays, January 12 to March 2
7-8:30pm at the church
Facilitated by Marlo Hamer-Jackson and Andrew Metcalfe

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

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

Registration:
Space is limited! Please sign up as soon as possible to secure your spot. There will be a waitlist available if more than 20 people register. Because there is limited space, please only sign up if you are available to attend a minimum of 6 out of the 8 sessions.