REVERSE OFFERING Every year for Thanksgiving our deacons put on a reverse offering. This type of offering is to support the local food banks in Abbotsford. Right next door at Cascade Community Church a new non-profit grocery market aimed at ending food insecurity has opened called the Gathering Mar-kit, which was started by Hieke Morton. Gathering Mar-kit aims to provide the dignity of choice and convenience through affordable groceries and ready-made meal kits for single-parent families. This past Sunday, October 2 we passed around little slips of paper with different non perishable items on them. These are much needed items that the Gathering Markit needs for their meal kits. This Sunday, October 9, we ask that you bring whatever item you pulled out as a donation. Items can also be brought anytime during office hours before October 9.

If you didn’t get a slip of paper or want to bring more items, below are the items that are in need:

• Barley – pot
• Basmati Rice
• Black Beans can 398 mL
• Chicken Stock
• Chinese Style Steam Fried Noodles – Farkay Brand
• Coconut Milk can 398 mL
• Corn can 398 mL
• Kidney Beans can 398 mL
• Long Grain Rice
• Tomatoes can 398 mL
• Tomato Paste
• Tomato Sauce – 398 mL & 500 mL
• Tortilla – Small & Large

THANKSGIVING BREAKFAST SERVICE On Monday, October 10 we are going to host a Thanksgiving Breakfast Service at 9am. Bring your friends and families for a time of sharing about the work God is doing in our lives, hear a short devotional and of course, have breakfast together! Please take special note the service starts at 9am not our usual 10am. There will also be no childcare and live stream available for this service.

Spread the word. We are hitting the street on September 18 from 12-2:30pm for a Delair Rd Block Party. Be prepared for tons of free family fun games, activities, lots of food and other surprises. Your hosts, New Life Church, New Life Korean, The Salavation Army Church & Zion Church, want to see the community come together for tons of fun. This event is rain or shine, we hope to see you there!