Every year we hear the stories of hikers who get lost in the back country, many of them are found, but why does this happen? Instead of staying on the path, they choose to trust themselves and wander off into unknown territory, thinking it will be better. This sentiment is echoed in Jesus’ parable of The Lost Sheep. In a flock of one hundred sheep, one goes astray, and instead of leaving it to wander, the Shepherd leaves the ninety-nine to find the one. It seems foolish to leave in search of the one, but this is how Jesus sees and pursues us when we wander away. He longs for us to return to the flock, despite the cost and sacrifice. But we have to ask ourselves the question, what causes us to wander in the first place?

You and your family are invited to join us at Campbell River Baptist, Sat Dec. 2, 3:00- 4:30 for our Family Advent Event.

For many, Advent conjures up visions of chocolate calendars counting down the 4 weeks till Christmas.  As fun and as tasty as these can be,  Advent can be so much more. The word Advent means coming. Let's use this time of Advent waiting to remember Jesus' coming into this world and reflect on how this was part of God’s great big plan. This year as your family travels towards the manger on Christmas morning let us help you to create space in your home to journey through this season with expectancy, with eyes wide open to the wonder of what God has done and is doing. On Dec 2 your family will create an Advent wreath with candles to light daily, be given family devotional material to use during this season, and have an opportunity to visit with other families, play a few games and enjoy some Christmas goodies. Hope to see you there.

To help us in our preparations we are asking that your family would register by November 27th

Christmas Hampers have been one way that we have been able to bless a few families in our community during a season where many feel the squeeze of the all extra's.  Last year we were able to gift 23 families with a Christmas Hamper.  

On Sunday, November 26th we will have all the information and tools you need to get involved in this wonderful way to bless our community.  

Let's start by praying about two things:

1) Pray for the people who will be receiving a Christmas Hamper 

2) Ask:  How is God asking you to be generous in this season?

Ladies! It's time to bless a couple as they start a new chapter in their lives. 

Please join us at 7pm in the fellowship hall on December 3rd to celebrate the upcoming wedding of Anika Teufel and Jesse Ziolkowski. 

Bring a dessert or appetizer to share.  

If you're looking to bless the couple with a gift, they like white/neutral colours and their registry is jesseandanika.ca 

password: LoveEndures

The Ladies Bible Study will take a break on November 21st, and will reconvene the following Tuesday at 1:00pm. 

Thanks for studying with us!

Also please join us in prayer for the following:

Continued Implementation of Vision 

Staff, Deacons & Elders

War in the Middle East

Missionary of the Week:

Ngorika Childrens Home

Local Church of the Week:

Ocean Crest Salvation Army