BCY News

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.

CBWC News

December 14, 2011 – The CBWC is now providing links to blogs written by CBWC pastors and leaders of ministries associated with the CBWC. We thought readers might be interested in following these threads of conversation.

Check them out on our sidebar menu.

We will add more blogs to the list as we become aware of them if they fit our criteria of highlighting the work of churches and ministries associated with the CBWC. Please note that the opinions expressed in these blogs are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect CBWC views or policies.

To suggest a blog, please contact Ceal McLean, Senior Writer and Editor at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

BCY News

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.