New Life News
Christmas Services – Dec 24 & 25
It’s Christmas! You are invited to Christmas services at New Life church. Let’s celebrate together!
On December 24 at 4:30pm, we’ll gather for our annual Candlelight Christmas Eve Service. It’s a beautiful story-telling time where we reflect on the small and ordinary ways God reveals Himself to His people.
Then on Christmas Day at 10am, we’ll have our Christmas Choir Service—a joyful, music-filled celebration of the miracle of Jesus’ birth.
Nursery will be open for ages 0-3 for both of these services. These children should be checked in a few minutes before the service begins. There will be no mid service dismissal. Activity packets will be available for children to help them engage with the celebrations and worship.
We are excited to celebrate the miracle of small and ordinary with you!
The live stream can be viewed during service times at newlifecrc.online.church or afterward on our youtube channel.
New Life Live – Dec 3
NEW LIFE LIVE New Life’s semi-annual congregational meeting is coming up on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. This meeting will include a review and approval of the financial statement for the past ministry year and group prayer time for ministries of New Life and the church in Abbotsford. Hard copies of the meeting agenda and report are available in church mailboxes and at the information booth. Use the button below to view the electronic copy. The meeting will be held in the New Life Auditorium at 7pm, this meeting will not be live streamed. Please submit questions you would like addressed at this meeting in advance to [email protected].
The Journey – Nov 23
The November workshop in The Journey series will be an interactive workshop led by guest Joel Zantingh of the Peace and Reconciliation Network. The workshop explores what it means to participate in God’s reconciling work in the world today and considers how that can be applied in our homes, church, community, nation, and world. The workshop takes place on November 23 at 6:30pm in Room 303 at New Life Church.
Upcoming Journey Sessions:
- January 25: Genesis Overview
- February 22: TBD
- March 22: TBD
The Journey – Oct 26
The monthly Journey workshop is Sunday, October 26 at 6:30pm in room 303. Pastor Nathan Elgersma and Janessa Gritter will lead this workshop called “Mental Health in the Church.” How do we understand mental health? What is the relationship between mental health and spirituality? What does healing look like in a communal church context? We invite you to this month’s workshop to wrestle with these questions together. These Journey workshops will happen once a month and feature a variety of different topics.
Upcoming Journey Sessions:
- November 23: Peace & Reconciliation
- January 25: Genesis Overview
- February 22: TBD
Christmas Craft Fair – Nov 7 & 8
New Life Women’s Connections is hosting a Christmas Craft Fair on Nov 7 & 8 to fundraise for their ministry. They have many different vendors from the New Life congregation coming to sell their own hand made crafts like candles, wood signs, art, pottery etc. It will be hosted at New Life Church from 5pm-9pm on Friday, Nov 7 and 9am-1pm on Saturday, Nov 8. Come out to support our women’s ministry and get some Christmas shopping done. Admission is free!
When:
Friday, November 7 at 5pm-9pm
Saturday, November 8 at 9am-1pm
Where:
New Life Church – 35270 Delair Road, Abbotsford, BC
If you are interested in being a vendor, please email Sam Postma.
Thanksgiving Breakfast – Oct 13
On Monday, Oct 13, we are having a Thanksgiving Day pancake breakfast at 9am! Come celebrate together the goodness of God and share a testimony of thanks as we eat and worship together.
Everyone is welcome to join. There will be no childcare provided, but lots of activities to keep the kids engaged.
We will also be collecting items for the Abbotsford Food Bank. The items below are in high need.
- Cereal
- Canned Tomatoes
- Canned Beans
- Canned Meat
- Rice
- Diapers
- Baby Wipes
- School Snacks
We hope to see you there!
The Journey – Sept 28
The first Journey workshop is Sunday, Sept 28 at 6:30pm in room 303. Bruce Gritter will lead this workshop called Everything Happens Somewhere: The Importance of Place in the Biblical Story. Certain stories in the Bible come alive in a whole new way when you understand a little bit more about the geography, economics and history of Ancient Israel. From trade routes to tributaries, dive deeper into 3 Biblical stories.
These Journey workshops are held once a month on Sunday evenings to equip Men and Women of all ages for the journey of faith and feature a variety of different topics.
Upcoming Journey Sessions:
- October 26: Mental Health and the Church
- November 23: Peace & Reconciliation
- January: Genesis Overview
Memorial for Leo Spier
A Memorial for Leopold “Leo” Henri Spier will be held here at New Life Church (35270 Delair Rd) at 2:00pm on Friday, September 19, 2025. All are welcome to attend the service or watch the livestream which will be available using the button below.
A copy of the recorded service will be sent to the family after the service. If you wish to watch the recorded video, please contact the family of Leo.
Newcomer’s Lunch – Sept 28
Are you new to the New Life community? Whether you have come once, a handful of times or been attending for many months, we’d love to have lunch with you! Come upstairs after the service to room 303 on Sunday, Sept 28. You will have a chance to meet New Life Staff and Elders, ask questions and hear from Pastor Nathan a brief intro of New Life’s mission, vision and values. This is a great place for anyone who wants to connect deeper at New Life.
“Fan into Flame” Men’s Conference
October 31 – November 1
Registration OFFICIALLY closes Saturday, October 25!
“Fan into Flame”
In 2 Timothy 1:6-7, Paul urges Timothy to “fan into flame the gift of God”—a reminder that the fire doesn’t keep itself burning; it needs to be stirred, fed, and fueled. It is our hope that through this Men’s Conference, God’s Spirit would reignite our passion, lead us to step boldly into our calling, and to strengthen us to stand firm in faith. Join us for a time of meaningful teaching, heartfelt worship, and authentic connection with other brothers in faith to be encouraged and equipped to live out our calling as godly men.
Cost: $45
Location: 35270 Delair Road
Registration Deadline: October 15
Weekend Schedule
Friday, October 31
- 7pm-7:30pm – Check In
- 7:30pm-9pm – Evening Session
Saturday, November 1
- 8:30am – Continental Breakfast
- 9:30am – Morning Session
- 11am – Breakout 1
- 11:45am – Lunch
- 12:45pm – Afternoon Session
- 2pm – Coffee Break
- 2:30pm – Breakout 2
- 3:30pm – Closing
Speaker – Aaron Baart
Aaron currently serves as the Chief of Staff at Dordt University (Sioux Center, IA), providing spiritual direction and leadership on campus through oversight of the Campus Ministries. He also serves on the president’s cabinet at Dordt and occasionally teaches in the Theology Department. You can read more about Aaron here.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How much is it and how do I pay?
Registration fee is $45.
1) E-transfer to [email protected] and include in the memo your name on your registration and “Men’s Conference.”
2) Cash/Cheque – Drop it off at the church office during office hours (Tues-Thurs. 9am-4pm, Fri 9am-12pm)
Please pay immediately after registering. Your registration is not complete until you have completed the registration form and the payment.
When does registration close?
Registration originally closed October 15, however has been extended to Saturday, Oct 25.
Where is the conference located?
The conference is being held at New Life Church in Abbotsford (35270 Delair Road, V3G 2E2).
Who do I contact if I want to make a change to my registration?
Please contact Shaun Jung at New Life Church if you have any questions about or want to make a change to your registration.
Can anyone attend?
This conference is open to any men.