This week we are very excited to welcome our new Lead Pastor, John Fortune, along with his wife Tiffany and their three daughters! We hope you'll be able take some time to get to know them and encourage them over the coming weeks and months. Please continue to pray over their transition to North Shore Alliance as John begins to integrate with our staff team and congregation in his new role here.

Struggling to find the courage to share your faith with non-Christian family, friends, or neighbours? You're not alone! Join us for a practical seminar with Andy Steiger from Apologetics Canada.

THIS Sunday @ 6:30pm | North Shore Alliance Church

Andy will guide us through some practical tips and strategies for sharing the Gospel in a natural, confident way. Whether you're hesitant to start these conversations or looking to refine your approach, this seminar is for you! We’ll also have a Q&A session at the end, so bring your questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow in your faith and confidence!

Registration not required.

We are pleased to invite you to our 6-week Thursday morning mens study called "Christianity and Culture".

January 30th to March 6th
Thursday mornings from 6:30 to 7:30 am at North Shore Alliance Church.

In this course, we’ll explore how to engage with culture through a gospel-centered lens. Here’s a brief overview of what we’ll discuss:

1. A Gospel Lens: We’ll learn how to see the world through Christ, rather than trying to see Christ through the world. 
2. Categories of Engagement: We’ll explore how to discern when Jesus calls us to belong to culture and when we should distance ourselves from it.
3. Identity: We’ll reflect on how our identity is shaped, considering external influences (like culture), internal ones (our thoughts and emotions), and how God calls us to look “upward” to find our true identity in Him.
4. Technology and AI: We’ll pause to think about the growing influence of technology, especially AI, in our lives. Is our tech usage fostering relationships of love, or is it diminishing them?
5. Reconciliation in Canada: We’ll address the important topic of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in Canada. We’ll discuss the church’s role in educating ourselves about the history of colonization and how we can work toward peace and healing in our communities.
6. Integration: Our goal is to live integrated lives where every part of us is transformed by the life of Christ. We’ll discuss how we can ensure no area of our lives remains untouched by the gospel.

Contact Brendan for more info: brendand@nsac.bc.ca

Join in the adventure as we dive under the ocean at SCUBA and learn what it means for God to be our friend.  It's going to be a whale of a time!

SummerJAM: July 7-11th from 9am-12pm daily  |  For kids entering kindergarten to grade 5.

Junior SummerJAM: August 5-8th from 10am-12pm daily  |  For kids 0-5 years old with parent participation (older siblings are welcome).

Registration opens this Thursday, February 6th!

It's Parent Night Out! You are awesome! On February 15th, enjoy a night out while your kids are safe and having fun. Drop your kids off from 5-7 pm and enjoy a couple of hours to yourself. 

Cost is $5 per child and includes cheese pizza and a popsicle. If the cost is an issue, please contact children@nsac.bc.ca

Preteens, come out for a night of CLUE fun - one of our favourite events of the year!!  All grades 5, 6 and 7 welcome!

Friday, February 21st, 7-9pm at North Shore Alliance Church

Please come dressed up! CHOOSE: your favourite CLUE game colour (green, red, blue, purple, yellow, white) OR come dressed up as a detective!

Upon arrival, you will be teamed up together to work your way through the CLUES to solve the mystery of the stolen treasure chest!

Cost: FREE!

July 14-18th, from 1-4pm daily
Confederation Field at Carson Graham Secondary

Ages 7-14 (born 2011-2018)
Cost: $105 Early bird rate available until March 14th ($135 after that)

Includes: 
- Soccer Training for House and Select Levels
- FLO Camp T-shirt

Cancellation Policy:
February 14th to June 14th: 50% will be offered for cancellation
June 15th to July 14th: 100% non-refundable

Financial Assistance:
If you need some financial assistance, please email Alison at alisono@nsac.bc.ca for more information.

In loving remembrance of Arnaldo Ismay, there will be a Celebration of Life service on Saturday, February 22nd at 2:00pm.  Reception to follow.

We extend heartfelt condolences to the Ismay family, and pray that God's loving presence will bring you comfort and peace.

Our next Lamplighters Luncheon will be held downstairs at NSAC on February 24, 2025 from 11:30am - 1:30pm. If you are 55 or older, you are welcome to join us! Marilyn Issavian will be our speaker.

Registration will take place February 9th & 16th in the foyer, before the 9am service and between the services. There will be no sign up the Sunday before the luncheon. The cost per person is $20. Please pay when you register. Friends are welcome, but please register them also.

For more information please contact Bill Gilmartin at 604-988-6602 or wga@telus.net 

Thank you for giving to the ministries and mission of North Shore Alliance Church. If you have any questions please contact accountant@nsac.bc.ca

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Update on Extension of 2024 Charitable Donations:

Donations made to North Shore Alliance Church in January and/or February 2025 will be treated as 2025 donations unless you indicate you would like them to be included with your 2024 donations. Please contact Jeanne at accountant@nsac.bc.ca if you have any questions or would like to opt-in to have your January and February donations included on your 2024 tax receipt.

For more information on the extension, we encourage you to read the news release: Government of Canada announces extension of 2024 charitable donations to February 28, 2025.