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Royal Oak Community church has decided to close after 86 years of ministry in Burnaby, BC, effective December 31, 2011. Although there is sadness in this decision, there is much to celebrate. The church is inviting all former and current members, adherents and friends of Royal Oak to a Celebration Service on Sunday, January 15 at 6:30 pm.

Please join with the congregation to celebrate the church’s effective ministry and service to its Burnaby community, to praise God for His goodness and faithfulness over the past 86 years, and to pray for a new future congregation. There will be a worship service with a reception following. All are welcome to come and share your stories, recollections and photos. There will be an ‘open mic’ opportunity. If you have photos or something you wish to share, please contact Elders Chair Debra Shelly through the church at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 604.433.2822 so plans can be made to include you in the program.

Royal Oak Community Church is located at 7175 Royal Oak Ave. in Burnaby, BC.

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Emmanuel Ndabarushimana of Grandview Calvary Baptist in Vancouver is returning to his homeland, Burundi. After 10 years of study and ministry in Canada, he feels compelled to use his gifts to serve the church in Africa. Check out his brochure here and this week’s News and Notes for more information. Click here for a donor card to support Emmanuel.

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The CBWC’s BC/Yukon Regional office is holding an open house on Wednesday, September 14, 10 am – 3 pm to show off the new Burnaby office and provide an opportunity to connect with CBWC staff. Refreshments will be served. The office is at 7960A Winston St. in Burnaby. Please RSVP if possible to Dawn Johannesson at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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When Jim Walton, pastor of Burnaby North Baptist heard the phone ring on Christmas Eve, he almost didn’t answer it. He was just about to sit down to dinner and was preoccupied with a bad cold, the impending Christmas Eve service being held jointly for the first time with Emmaus Community Fellowship, and he knew that in the midst of Christmas celebrations with his daughter and her husband who were flying to her husband’s family in Ontario Christmas Day!