| This is The Scoop, all you need to know about AVCRC this week February 27, 2026  |
| Please join us at 10:00 am for our Sunday Worship Service! Holy Communion is celebrated on the second Sunday of each month, unless otherwise announced.We welcome Pastor Zach Hillman Sermon Series – The Minor ProphetsSecond Sunday evening Lent Service at 6:30 pm* Arrowsmith Baptist Church with Pastor Dave Knudson  We are looking for an acoustic/ electric guitar ~ for Zach to play in our church services. Does anyone have one that they could lend? Please contact Pat V.  ~ Pray for the country of Mexico following the violent uprising of the illegal cartels. ~ Give thanks that as we kneel in the dust and are visualizing ourselves at the foot of the cross, we can reflect on God’s mercy. Indescribable and endless as the sea. ~ Ask that we will never lose the wonder of knowing Christ’s mercy, filling our hearts with “Alleluia” praises. ~ Give thanks that all things are in our all-knowing God’s hands, and nothing can change the future he has in mind for us. ~ Ask for the peace of God to comfort us through the birth and raising of our young, during good health and recovery of health, and the sometimes frustrating wait times for care. And also that our fears of the unknown will be settled. ~ Ask for guidance and opportunities to share our faith in conversations with those we walk beside. And for the wisdom to proclaim the Lord’s gifts either loudly or softly, in his time. Thrive: Congregations: Please pray for a spirit of love, understanding, and collaboration among members within your own congregation. Pray for hearts that yield abundant faithfulness, patience, kindness, and other fruits of the Spirit.World Renew: Provision and Wisdom. Our generous God is the provider of every resource. After a year of deep global budget cuts to humanitarian aid, please ask God with us to provide all that is needed for ongoing ministry. May leaders have wisdom to prioritize well, courage to make hard decisions, and strength to trust in God’s timing.  Special OfferingMarch – Guatemala: Our church has a contract with Resonate Global Missions and we have been supporting a youth center (Centro Alcance) in Guatemala since 2012. April – Canadian Foodgrains Bank: : World Renew receives requests for food and provides help where needed. It ensures that the support provided will improve the lives of the people receiving the assistance – in both the short and long terms. – The mission of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is to end world hunger. – CFB was created in 1983, now in its 40th year, and includes 15 member church organizations. – In 2018, CFB reached an amazing $1 Billion in assistance given. – There are over 200 community growing projects across Canada, contributing approximately half of the donations received by the Foodgrains Bank. A community growing project usually involves a group of people (farmers, fuel dealers, equipment dealers, local small businesses, grain elevator staff, church congregations) gathering together to farm a plot of land. When they harvest their crop, they sell it on the Canadian market and donate the proceeds to the Foodgrains Bank. – Through its ongoing grant agreement with the Canadian Government, donations used for assistance projects are eligible for a 4:1 match, up to $25 Million per year.     Looking for Loving Retirement Homes Shelter Farm has a few beautiful heritage breed hens, about two years old, who are ready to find their forever homes. These lovely girls are still laying eggs and would thrive in a safe, warm, and caring environment where they can enjoy a gentler pace of life. If you have space in your coop and a kind heart, we would love to hear from you! A small adoption fee applies.Please email the Shelter Farm manager, Ryan, for more information: farm@portalbernishelter.com  The 2025 Ministry Report has been posted on the bulletin board in the fellowship area.  Volunteer Opportunity Would anyone be interested in helping with breakfast programme at Maquinna School? It’s a fun way to spend 1 hour a week helping the children. If you’re interested please call Elvira at 250.724.0209 or see Anne B after church on Sunday.  Regular and Weekly Events Wednesdays: 10:00 am ~ Ladies Bible Study, Bad Girls of the Bible. Thursdays: 5:00 pm ~ Ladies Bible Study, Bad Girls of the Bible The third Sunday of each month: Prayer for our community volunteers after the Worship Service.  Coming soon ~ Daylight Savings Time! Sunday, March 8th at 02:00  And then comes Spring! March 20 at 7:45 am until June 21 at 1:24 amMaster Volunteer Schedules (If you have traded with someone, please change your personal calendar.) Coffee Preparation March 1 Hans and Hillary March 8 Wilf and Patty March 15 Ben and Pamela March 22 Bob and Joan March 29 John and Erin Greeters *Float ~ Eric March 1 Jake March 8 Hans March 15 John K March 22 Jake March 29 Hans Sunday School March 1 Erin Joan March 8 Erin Alsie March 15 Patty Pam S March 22 Patty Pam S March 29 Pamela Hilary Nursery March 1 Hilary V Lois L March 15 Hella C Erin Kr March 29 Patty P Erin Ke Library March 1 Margrit March 8 Bev March 15 Anita March 22 Alice March 29 Joan Counting March 1 Patty and Roy March 8 Pam and Rinnie March 15 Pete and Drew March 22 Helle and Janay March 29 Patty and Alsie Security March Wilf April Hans |
| Currently serving on Church Council: Jake C – Chairperson/Elder Helle C – Clerk/Deacon Colin B – Elder Rosemary R – Elder Pam S – Deacon Hans V – Elder * Please let them know how they can help.Contact us at:5033 Roger Street, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 3Y9 Phone: 250-724-1434 * bulletin@avcrc.org (use for SCOOP submissions) * Transcripts of previous sermons and Bulletins are now on our website: www.avcrc.org Connect with the CRCNA: crcna.org, Facebook, Twitter |
