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Save the Date

November 30 • Evening of Prayer

December 11 & 12 • Christmas Banquet

December 14 • Communion

December 24@ 4 & 6 pm • Christmas Eve Service

An Evening of Prayer

The elders welcome you to join us on November 30 (first Sunday of Advent) at 6:30 pm for an evening of prayer. We’ll spend time praying for various themes as we prepare our hearts to look forward to the return of our King, as well as spend some time in worship together. Join us!

Christmas Banquet

Tickets for the Christmas Banquet will be available in the foyer and on Planning Center following the first service on Sunday. If you are able to volunteer on the evening you are not attending to help with set up and dishes, please sign up in the foyer. Tickets are $35 per person.

Compassion

The weather is turning cold and there is need for warm, clean and dry clothing for those in need. We will be having a Warm Clothing Drive for the New Life Center for the next few weeks. Please bring new or gently used and clean gloves, hats, coats, or boots. New socks are needed as well. Men’s (especially) and women’s sizes. Please drop off in box in the foyer starting November 23. We will be collecting items until Sunday, December 7th.

Operation Christmas Child

The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Through this project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with the local church worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations.

This year starting the Sunday of October 19 there will be a display at in the foyer of the church for both services. Operation Christmas Child boxes will be available with a description of what to put into these gifts, that will be distributed to one of the many places open to this Samaritan’s Purse ministry. 

Collection of the boxes will be November 17-23, 2025 at Westside Family Fellowship during the following times:

·     Mon to Wed 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

·     Thursday to Friday 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

·     Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

·     Sunday 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm 

If in the event that the Westside times and locations cannot be accessed, a final pickup will be available at College Heights on the 23rd at 12:00.

The Missions Committee would be pleased to introduce to you Taylor Kofoed, whom we as a church are supporting in his 8 month term as a campus associate working with Cristyn Bergen and IVCF (Intervarsity Christian Fellowship).  Taylor writes about some of the exciting events they have been able to host, including a New Student Outreach to invite people to join IVCF and a “Gather and Scatter event to be equipped and then sent to reach others. They also host weekly walks to allow people an opportunity to refresh and connect with them, weekly Bible studies and bi-weekly events to practice various spiritual practices. Pray for Taylor as he balances his own studies and as he walks in God’s leading in how to connect with students and praise God for the opportunities to then share Christ with those students.

Men’s Ministry Fall 2025 Schedule: 

 Knowing the Bible: John 

When: Mondays, 7:00 pm, starting September 15th 

Where: College Heights Baptist Church 

What: This series consists of 12 units that go through a clear, concise study of the Gospel of John. 

*Please register so we can get a book for you. Email: men@mychbc.ca 

A Man After God's Own Heart - the Life of David 

When: Tuesdays, 7:30 am, starting September 9th 

Where: Fort George Baptist Church Fellowship room. (Use north entrance off 15th Ave.) 

What: This study group will be beginning its 26th year and includes men from different churches in PG. 

Contact: Alan Bromley – (250) 552-8211 

Saturday Morning Breakfast 

When: Saturday, 8:00 am, starting September 20th 

Where: College Heights Baptist Church 

What: Group discussion on CHBC’s James Sermon Series, coffee and light breakfast provided 

*Please RSVP to men@mychbc.ca to ensure there is enough food for everyone 

WOMEN’S MINISTRY UPDATE:

FALL KICK OFF! Mark your calendars for our dessert potluck at 7pm on Monday, September 8th at the church! This is always a fun and relaxing time to say hello after the summer break and hear what is happening with Women's Ministry for the year ahead.

BIBLE STUDIES:

·  Ladies Morning Out begins on Thursday, September 11th and runs through to November 27th The potluck brunch is on December 4th.

Child Care Needed! Two individuals are needed to care for toddlers. This is a paid position at $20/hour for three hours each Thursday (9am to 12 noon). A Criminal Record Check is required. Please contact Ruth Grasley or Kathy Harris if you are interested.

·  Monday Night Study begins September 15th.

SOMETHING NEW - MONTHLY GATHERINGS! We are excited about deciding to change from bi-annual events to monthly gatherings. Each evening will include a devotional and time to focus on God to encourage us and strengthen our walk. These will be times when we can get to know each other, have fun together with outings, gather for crafts, games, or visit if that is what you prefer. More information to come on dates!

YOUTH MINISTRY

Sunday September 7th: Ministry Kickoff Sunday

 Opportunity to talk with the youth pastor and Youth Band leader to ask any questions that you might have. 

 September 9th: Parents Night for JR youth parents

This is a short evening (maybe one hour)- an opportunity for parents and the youth leaders to have conversations about expectations. Plans for the year and a chance to meet each other. Youth leaders will be around to hang out with any youth that want to come. 

September 10th: Parents Night for SR youth parents

This is a short evening (maybe one hour)- an opportunity for parents and the youth leaders to have conversations about expectations. Plans for the year and a chance to meet each other. Youth leaders will be around to hang out with any youth that want to come. 

September 16th: First JR Youth Group

Every Tuesday at CHBC 6pm - 8:00pm

 September 17th: First SR Youth Group

 Every Wednesday at CHBC 6pm - 8:30pm

Prayer Ministry

For concerns you would like a group of people to pray for here at College Heights Baptist Church or items of praise to share, please go to https://mychbc.ca/prayer-ministry.

Daily Bread Devotional

Please help yourself to the free devotionals in the foyer. 

Tithes and Offerings

Your tithes and offerings support missionaries and non-profit organizations that depend on us for their livelihood, as well as supporting the ministries here at CHBC. Please consider giving as you have done so generously in the past.

 There are several ways to donate to CHBC:

Ø Use the Interac debit machine in the foyer

Ø Put your donation in the Tithe box in the foyer

Ø Use E-transfer to giving@mychbc.ca

Ø Go online to our website and follow the link http://mychbc.ca/giving/