| his is The Scoop, all you need to know about AVCRC this week April 17, 2026 |
| Sunday Worship at 10:00 am Holy Communion is celebrated on the second Sunday of each month, unless otherwise announced. We welcome Pastor Zach Hillman  Please Pray ~ Give thanks for the many members in our church body, each serving their unique purpose under the headship of Christ. ~ Give thanks for the resurrection of Christ and that we have not been left without hope or faith! ~ Give thanks and ask for protection on Pope Leo and his leadership as he proclaims the true gospel of Christ during these severely troubled times.Church Renewal – Financial resources for multiplication: Psalm 50:10 reminds us that God owns the cattle on a thousand hills and is not dependent on us for anything. But we depend on God for everything, and we are called to be generous with what we have. Pray that the Spirit will prompt generosity for mission in the hearts of God’s people. World Renew – Sustainable agriculture: About 500 million people feed their families through subsistence farming, and the effects of climate change make it very challenging to become food secure. We train farmers in sustainable agriculture so that they have enough healthful food—now and in the future. Pray that more people can access this training and end hunger for their families and communities.  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. May – Ty Watson House: Providing end of life Palliative Care.  It’s True! There really are giants among us!Giant Mustards, at least… This week at Spirit Square Farmers’ Market, we’ll have Mustard greens, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Salad Mix (now with Arugula), fresh baked Bread, farm fresh Eggs, and so much more!!  Well we are now finished our series on BAD GIRLS OF THE BIBLE. We will miss Liz’s humour and contagious love for the LORD. For next week we will have a social time. All ladies, Please feel welcome to come.*** For the location of our social please ask Erin!   Weekly CalendarTuesdays (2nd and 4th of each month): 9:00 ~ Serve at Shelter Farm; meet at church to carpool Wednesdays: 10:00 ~ Ladies Bible Study Thursdays: 5:00 ~ Ladies Bible Study Third Sunday of each month: Prayer for our community volunteers after the Worship Service.  Speak with Pat V for tickets!  Earthrise, seen from the moon. William Anders photo, 1968 Master Volunteer Schedules (If you have traded with someone, please change your personal calendar.) Coffee Preparation April 12 Harry and Marjie April 19 Jake and Mitzie April 26 Hans and Hillary May 3 Wilf and Patty May 10 Ben and Pamela May 17 Bob and Joan May 24 John and Erin May 31 Willem and Helle Greeters *Float ~ Eric April 12 Jake April 19 Hans April 26 John K May 3 Jake May 10 Hans May 17 John K May 24 Jake May 31 Hans Sunday School April 12 Erin and Rosemary April 19 Erin and Hilary April 26 Patty and Pam S May 3 Patty and Pam S May 10 Pamela and Rosemary May 17 Pamela and Alsie May 24 Erin and Hilary May 31 Erin and Joan Nursery April 12 Anita and Pat B April 26 Hilary and Lois May 10 Hella and Erin Kr May 24 Patty P and Erin Ke Library April 12 Margrit April 19 Bev April 26 Anita May 3 Alice May 10 Joan May 17 Margrit May 24 Bev May 31 Ankita Counting April 12 Pete and Roy April 19 Helle and Dave April 26 Patty and Rinnie May 3 Pam and Janay May 10 Pete and Drew May 17 (Victoria) Patty and Dave May 24 Helle and Alsie May 31 Pam Security April Hans May Yvonne A June Pete |
| 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 |
