This Sunday, we're celebrating Thanksgiving with Family Services at 9 am & 11 am. This is a special opportunity for families to worship and attend church together!

Children in Kindergarten to grade 4 and Preteens in grade 5 to 7 will join their parents/guardians upstairs for the worship services. Childcare will be available downstairs for children ages 4 and under. 

We look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving together as a church family!

The 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held on
Sunday, October 18th, at 1:00pm in the Church Sanctuary.

The business of the meeting will include: the presentation of the financial statements, the election of Elders, the election of lay members to the Nominating Committee, and voting on a resolution to amend the Constitution and Bylaws. There will also be an opportunity for questions following the business of the meeting. 

The 2026 Annual Report, Reviewed Financial Statements, and documents related to the proposed Constitution and Bylaws updates are available on the church website at the link below.

Print copies of the Annual Report and Financial Statements are available for pick up at the Welcome Desk.

Men, join us for a weekend of worship, teaching, feasting, rest, and fun! Our 2026 Men's Retreat will be held Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25 back at Loon Lake Lodge in Maple Ridge!

We are thrilled to welcome our speaker Bryan Pue, who will be speaking on "Becoming Men of our Word by being men of Identity, Integrity, and Inspiration."

Registration Details:

Full Weekend Rate (Friday, Oct 23 – Sunday, Oct 25): $220
Friday Night Session starts at 8:30 PM.

Saturday Day Option (Saturday, Oct 24): $80
Can’t make the whole weekend? Join us just for the day on Saturday!

Scholarships: Financial assistance is available—please reach out if needed.

Cancellation Policy:
$80 is non-refundable if you cancel before October 9.
No refunds after October 16.

Questions? Contact Brendan for more info: brendand@nsac.bc.ca

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

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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 --

Mark your calendars for our next gathering:
- Tuesday, November 17th

Preteen Mall Merriment is an event open to all our grade 5, 6 and 7 students. The Preteens will participate in a scavenger-hunt-style jaunt with their preteen leaders at Park Royal Shopping Centre from 6:30pm to 8:30pm on Friday, October 23rd, 2026.

Everyone must register in advance, including any friends joining in, so please sign up before Friday morning. 

Please dress for the weather and come ready to hunt (comfy shoes are a must)! 

Are you ready to take the next step in your faith journey?

Join Pastor Brendan for a three-session Baptism Class and learn more about what baptism means, why we practice it, and what you can expect as you prepare to take this important step of faith. Whether you’re considering baptism for yourself or simply want to learn more, you’re welcome to join us!

Tuesday Evenings, October 27th-November 10th
7:00–8:30pm

Please register so that study materials can be prepared for all participants, and bring your Bible and a pen.

If you have questions about the class, email brendan@nsac.bc.ca 

Our next Baptism Service will be on Sunday, November 15.

Are you 55+ ? We invite you to join us for lunch, fellowship, a speaker and a few songs at our Lamplighters Luncheon on Monday, October 26th. It's a great way to meet new people and catch up with others! 

Tickets ($20) are a must for all attendees. They can be purchased in the foyer on Oct 11th & 18th before and after the 9 am service. If these times are a challenge for you, you can book a spot by emailing Anita at odoo@shaw.ca before 7 pm on Monday, Oct 19th. Friends are welcome, but they must also be registered in advance.

For more information contact Anita at odoo@shaw.ca

Connect at Night is for all women who regularly attend NSAC. 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!  

Monday, October 26th
7-8:30pm at the church

Please bring your favourite mug to the event to help us reduce the use of disposable cups.

Join us on Sunday November 15th for our next Mom's book club evening.

It’s never too early to instil a passion for prayer in your kids and How to Pray: A Guide for Young Explorers is full of whimsical cartoons and fun, practical activities to help kids and entire families to grow in the most important, most amazing relationship of their lives.

We have a few copies of the book to borrow in the library or buy a copy for your family! We're excited to talk about this book and do a Christmas craft together.

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