As people today we love to anticipate. Christmas trickles into the stores in October, then floods into the stores after Halloween. Many of us had our trees up in November. Then when Christmas finally comes, it is a blur and then its gone. And we are onto the next season. There is a great verse in Luke’s story of Christmas where he says: But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.

So, this week instead of anticipating the next season, we are going to join Mary in pondering about the Christmas story. What it was like for Mary, and what it means for us as we take down the lights and the tree and look forward to a new year.

Please pray for us as we prepare for the service. We are looking forward to what God is going to do this Sunday!

Scripture: Luke 2:16–19 ESV

Vancouver Island youth groups and Camp Qwanoes are coming together for a weekend adventure that includes a giant night game, worship with our LiftOff band, a challenge from speaker, delicious meals, Qwanoes activities like the Sky Scraper, Sky Station, Outdoor Laser Tag, Screamer and more!

Dates: January 30 - February 1, 2026

Ages: Grade 7-12

Cost: $159.00 (plus tax)

Questions? Email Brian at brian@crbaptist.bc.ca.

We are so grateful for the continued generosity of this community and your commitment to our church. As the leadership and board look ahead, they see many exciting upgrades and building projects that will ensure the longevity and consistency of our ministry, and aid in the success of our vision. Please pray about whether you would like to consider donating to a specific project, as outlined in the document linked below. Thank you for considering supporting CRBC in this way!

Dear CRBC Family,

We would like to bless our amazing CRBC staff by taking a love offering for them. You may give towards this love offering until December 25, 2025. We also have provided cards (available at the Giving Kiosk) for encouraging our staff and volunteers, if you would like to express your thanks for this year of ministry.

The offering can be made by the following means:

Giving Boxes on Sunday morning - Cash, Cheque, Debit/Credit (please write on envelope "Staff Love Offering")

E-Transfer to giving@crbaptist.bc.ca with the message "Staff Love Offering"

Online Giving through website adding "Staff Love Offering" in the note/memo line

Please note: A tax receipt will not be issued for this offering.

All year end donations must be received by December 31st to be eligible for a 2025 tax receipt. If you are giving in person, by cash or cheque, the deadline is noon. All online and electronic donations must be received by 11:59 PM.

Thank you for supporting the ministry of CRBC so faithfully in 2025! We are so grateful for your generosity, and have seen it impact our community in countless ways.

1) In-Person - Sunday Mornings or the Office (Mon-Thurs 9-4)

2) E-transfer - giving@crbaptist.bc.ca 

3) Click Here to Give Online through Tithe-ly

4) Click Here for Pre-Approved Withdrawal  

If you require any help please contact Jackie at bookkeeper@crbaptist.bc.ca

Please join us in prayer for the following:

Fellowship National Denomination

Fellowship Board and Staff

Missionary of the Month:

Brody & Alison Naknakim

Local Church of the Week:

Black Creek United Mennonite