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What is the name of the church we are doing?
The name of the church we are doing is Willingdon Church.
What is the role of women and men in this church?
Our church believes in equality therefore we have roles that can fit women and men alike.
Who is the leader of Jr.High Ministry?
Pastor Mark.
What are some activities for everyone in our church?
Fall Festival
Breakfast in Bethlehem
Christmas Skit
Language Ministries and Opportunities
Samaritan’s purse
Different types of outreach communities
Spiritual/emotional/physical support
Baptism classes
Spiritual Growth for Adults
Opportunities for fellowship
Baby dedication and steps to connect them into the church
Who is the head pastor?
Pastor Ray.
Where is the church located?
It is located at 4812 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC.
what are some events and activities for women?
There are plenty of events for women and men separately. Women's ministry for example. It is led by women and they choose to follow God together, read the gospel, pray and have fellowship together. The women discuss life problems and seek advice from one another.
Name at least 2 activities for students.
Junior high
Senior high
Unite (for young adults college and career)
Summer Camps (intentionally teaching them about God)
Retreats (opportunity to connect with God in nature)
Senior high life groups (fellowship)
Jr high fellowship
How often does our church have mission trips?
Every month.
When are the church services?
Our church has a Sunday and Saturday service. Sunday has 3 different services, one that starts at 8pm, 10pm, and 11:30pm.
Describe at least 3 activities the church is involved in.
Fall Festival
Breakfast in Bethlehem
Christmas Skit
Language Ministries and Opportunities
Samaritan’s purse
Different types of outreach communities
Spiritual/emotional/physical support
Baptism classes
Spiritual Growth for Adults
Opportunities for fellowship
Baby dedication and steps to connect them into the church
Events for students:
Junior high
Senior high
Unite (for young adults college and career)
Summer Camps (intentionally teaching them about God)
Retreats (opportunity to connect with God in nature)
Senior high life groups (fellowship)
Jr high fellowship
Events for Kids:
Sunday School
Clubhouse
HQ
Imagine Special Needs
Under the Big Top
Summer Camps (intentionally teaching them about God)
What are some activities for women in the church? Name at least 1.
- Women's ministry
- Women's day retreat
Junior high
Senior high
Unite (for young adults college and career)
Summer Camps (intentionally teaching them about God)
Retreats (opportunity to connect with God in nature)
Senior high life groups (fellowship)
Jr high fellowship
What does Imagine teach/serve?
Imagine offers 1-to-1 support for special needs. This church offers is a space and opportunity for kids with disabilities to learn about God, as well as the fact that they are extremely involved in the community.
What do the team leaders do at Willingdon Church?
Run the ministries (Kids Ministry, Student Ministry, Care Ministries, International Language Ministries, etc....)
What is this church's mission?
“We are an inter-cultural, multi-generational community whose mission is to know Jesus Christ personally and carry on His ministry.”- Willingdon church
How old do you have to be in the fellowship for elders?
age 55+
What age group is the events: Sunday School, Clubhouse, HQ, Imagine Special Needs and Under the Big Top for?
Children/kids.
What do we do in Samaritan's Purse?
The church is involved in taking care of the poor and takes care of the poor by doing samaritans purse and outreach communities. Samaritans Purse is a very significant event where the church community puts supplies for kids in a different part of the world who need supplies and support. We put these supplies in a christmas styled shoe box and deliver it.
How are leaders chosen?
To become a leader with the church you have to go through a background check first. After you apply you will be asked questions from Penny Fuchihara and based on your answers you will be chosen as a leader.
To join the church staff, you must be (or willing to become) a member of Willingdon Church.
To become a member, you need to complete a “Discovering the Church Family” course, complete a membership application form, and attend a new members orientation and elders interview.
What was the reason we chose this church?
All three of us have been in the church since we were children, and have been taught about christianity really well which gives it good significance. Since we know this church really well, we feel that we can provide a lot of significant information about it and tell people about this church.
How are the elderly cared for, or how are they involved in the church's ministry?
Sometimes elders are there for prayer and life guidance. During a prayer summit the elders are there at the front beside the stage and ready to pray for anyone who wants prayer.
There are elders and an early morning service at 8:30 in the morning for them to go to attend. There is also a benevolence fund to support the elders. Seniors are also given many opportunities to volunteer for events happening in the church.
How are youth involved in serving in this church?
The church provides a lot of learning opportunities for youth to experience hands-on. The youth can volunteer to be greeters at the entrance of the church. Students can sign up to volunteer in worship, kids ministry, student ministry, care ministry, prayer ministry, outreach, and theological volunteering. They also offer the youth an opportunity to enroll into baptism classes, bible classes, life groups and daily youth that they are able to participate in to deepen their understanding about christianity. Students are able to help cook in the kitchen and provide food between and after services. The youths responsibility is to learn what but also learn to help younger kids. A great example of this is during summer camps where volunteers are needed.
How does the activities we offer at Willingdon church tie into our mission?
This ties into Willingdon’s mission (To know Jesus Christ personally and carry out his ministry) so that everyone is able to have an opportunity to get to know him on a deeper level. Since Willingdon fosters Christian values in extremely young children and encourages them to grow, serve, have fellowship, and worship alongside teens and adults (in the various events that are run each year).
How does this church compare with the church described in the Book of Acts?
The Early Church Was Diverse like willingdon church.
The Early Church Was Gospel-Centered
The Early Church Was Devoted to Learning God’s Word
The Early Church Was United
The Early Church Was Sacrificial
Willingdon church is a diverse community that accepts all people who believe. Our church is gospel centered and preaches it to those who do not know it. We have missions that teach it to others. Everyone in our church is devoted to learning God's word and mostly everyone attends church. We are one big church community and we are welcoming many others to join the congregation. We do not sacrifice but we do sacrifice our time to God, our money/ possessions. Like the great commission we have lots of opportunities to outreach to people who need help. The people are reminded everyday to be more Christ centered because it is something that needs to be addressed once in a while as a reminder.