Announcements
Vespers at Rutland
7:00 pm
Pastor Arturo Gonzalez
Completion of tithe slips. – Funds donated but not allocated on offering slip will go to that weeks offering except for loose offering which goes to the church budget.
Navigating Grief Series – Free – Wednesdays from August 27 to October 1, 2025 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Winfield SDA Church, 11370 Bottom Wood Lake Rd. This 6-part series is designed for relatives, friends, caregivers, or anyone who wants to be more present, spiritually grounded, and emotionally wise in how they care for others.
Black Mountain Family Fun Day – 10am – 2pm, Sunday, September 7, 2025 – Orchard City Church – Fun for all ages – Enjoy games, food, face painting, canoe/boat rides on the pond, piñatas, a photo booth, a silent auction and much more!
2nd Annual Our Journeys of Hope Indigenous Spiritual Gathering - September 12–14 at Lake of the Trees Bible Camp in Forest Grove, BC. (Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes southeast of Williams Lake) This family-friendly weekend is organized by a team of Indigenous Adventists from across BC and Alberta and will feature inspiring stories of hope and Bible teachings contextualized through Indigenous worldviews.
All presenters are First Nations Adventists, passionate about their faith and deeply engaged in their cultural communities. The gathering aims to nurture healing and hope for Indigenous people and allies invested in the ministry of reconciliation.
After the event, attendees will have the opportunity to join a support network offering weekly online Bible studies and prayer gatherings.
Enjoy a lakeside weekend of land-based family fun and spiritual wellness!
Register online: https://registration.socio.events/e/ojoh
Lodging: Shared cabins, tenting, and ample RV space available.
Last year’s gathering welcomed 60 attendees!
Circle of Friends – Sunday, September 14 at 3:00 pm – at the Rutland Church. Join us for an Advance Care Planning Workshop presented by Tammy Molina. Everyone is welcome—you do not need to be a senior or retired to attend. There will be no fellowship dinner this time. To ensure enough booklets are available, please RSVP to Twyla at twylag13@yahoo.com.
Tackling the Temptations of Technology – with Mike and René Lemon from It Is Written – September 15 to 19, 2025 at 6:00 pm at Okanagan Christian School. Learn how to make healthy connections with topics like Low-to-No-Tech Education, Strategies for Using Tech, Managing Screen Time, Dangers of Distraction and Effects on the Brain.
Hayden Wiseman Violin Concert – Journey of Faith – Monday, September 15 at 7:00 pm at Son Valley Fellowship SDA Church, 2100 Gordon Dr. A love offering will be collected to support Hayden’s ministry and albums will be available for purchase after the concert. Admission is free but seating is limited. Reserve your tickets online at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/journey-of-faith-hayden-wiseman-violin-concert-kelowna-bc-tickets-1438405291949?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Hayden Wiseman Violin Concert – Journey of Faith – Wednesday, September 17 at 7pm at Orchard City Church. Free Admission.
Prescription for Love – September 19-20, 2025 – at Kelowna Church – presented by Mike and René Lemmon from It Is Written. Learn and experience how to connect with each other God’s way. Whether you are 16 or 60, this seminar will help enrich your relationships and establish or re-establish the foundation for marriage and family. Together you’ll gain the tools to make plans that give you a hope and a future. RSVP at 778-859-3950 by or before August 31. For more info go to www.itiswrittencanada.ca/PFL.
Children’s Ministry Rally & Training – September 26–27, 2025 Vernon Adventist Church
This is a valuable opportunity for anyone involved in children's ministry to receive practical training, fresh inspiration, and useful resources for their local church ministry.
For more information, please contact: Sonjia Buchanan – sbuchanan@bcadventist.ca
Pricing for quarterlies per quarter:
Adult $ 6 Large Print $ 10 EG White Notes $ 8 Teachers $ 13 Coiling $ 4
This may be paid on your offering slip clearly marked as quarterly and type of quarterly and length of time you are paying for. We will not be bringing in extra quarterlies as we have been in the past. Please ensure you are on our list to receive a quarterly. Please contact the treasurer for any questions you may have.
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2nd Annual Our Journeys of Hope Indigenous Spiritual Gathering will take place September 12–14 at Lake of the Trees Bible Camp in Forest Grove, BC. This family-friendly weekend is organized by a team of Indigenous Adventists from across BC and Alberta and will feature inspiring stories of hope and Bible teachings contextualized through Indigenous worldviews.
All presenters are First Nations Adventists, passionate about their faith and deeply engaged in their cultural communities. The gathering aims to nurture healing and hope for Indigenous people and allies invested in the ministry of reconciliation.
After the event, attendees will have the opportunity to join a support network offering weekly online Bible studies and prayer gatherings.
Enjoy a lakeside weekend of land-based family fun and spiritual wellness!
Register online: https://registration.socio.
Lodging: Shared cabins, tenting, and ample RV space available.
Last year’s gathering welcomed 60 attendees!


Australian Violinist, Hayden Wiseman, is returning to Canada to launch his 6th album, "Journey of Faith", a new album of exciting arrangements that include some of the best loved worship songs, such as “El Shaddai”, “Turn Eyes Upon Jesus”, “10,000 Reasons”, and many more. A love offering will be collected to support Hayden's ministry and albums will be available for purchase after the concert.
Admission is free but seating is limited.
Please reserve your tickets by following the link below.

Children’s Ministry Rally & Training
September 26–27, 2025
Vernon Adventist Church
This is a valuable opportunity for anyone involved in children's ministry to receive practical training, fresh inspiration, and useful resources for their local church ministry.
For more information, please contact:
Sonjia Buchanan – sbuchanan@bcadventist.ca




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