Wildwood Seventh-day Adventist Church

Church Announcements

Stay informed and connected with the latest news and updates from Wildwood Seventh-day Adventist Church. From worship services and community events to special programs and important notices, this page keeps you up-to-date on everything happening in our church. Check back regularly for updates and join us as we grow in faith and fellowship.

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Upcoming Events and Activities

Fellowship Meal

  • Sabbath, Feb 15: Fellowship Meal – No potluck today. Invite someone home 🙂
  • Next Week – Next week will be a general potluck.

Prayer/Study Hour

  • Prayer and Bible Study will be cont. on Thursdays at 7:00pm-8:15pm at the church
    Join us in person or on zoom.

Outreach

Please continue to pray for:

  • Our neighbors
  • Missing members
  • Wildwood Church congregation

Special Announcements

Reverence in the Sanctuary
When the benediction is pronounced, remain quiet to preserve the peace of Christ. Let all pass out without jostling or loud talking, acting as if in God’s visible presence. Avoid stopping in the aisles to visit or gossip. (Reference: 5T 493.2)

New Website
Check out our new website with playlists, weekly bulletins, and more: wildwoodadventist.ca.

Vespers

  • Vespers – 5 pm Rutland Church
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Programs

Community Initiatives

Circle of Friends games night will be held at Joan Hathaway’s home Feb 22, at 5pm. Contact Joan at 778-791091. Bring items for a light supper potluck.

Men’s Ministry Open House – Looking forward to growing in faith and brotherhood? Join us for an open house drop-in meeting on Feb 22! Come as you are for an uplifting time of discussion. Feb. 22 at 9:30 am

Health Emphasis Seminars – Feb 21st at 7pm and Feb 22nd at 5pm. Depression and anxiety, Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Intelligence Quotient (IQ) Grief.

OCS is hosting a constituency meeting on Feb 26th at 7pm at the McMullen Fitness Center. An agenda and associated documents can be accessed here:

https//:ocskelowna.ca/constituency-meeting

OCS is fundraising for new jerseys that meet the latest regulations in Canada. So we are selling our 90’s vintage Volleyball, OKAA football and volleyball, and tournament jerseys, for only $25 each. These Jerseys make a great gym or PE strip, or serve as a piece of memorabilia. Please contact Mr. Oslund@ocskelowna.com to place an order.

Okanagan Adventist Choral Symphony (OAS) – We are excited to begin this fun musical journey as we unite our voices & talent to form a valley-wide choir and orchestra! As we unite our voices, talents, and members in fellowship with one another , we pray that this will be a way of bringing glory to God in our community! If you would like to join the choir or orchestra email us at aocs985@gmail.com by Sunday February 16, 2025.

Pathfinder Valentine Banquet – Join us February 16, 2025 at 5:00pm at the Rutland Church Fellowship Hall. Reserve your tickets by February 12th. Call or text 250-870-6546 or email jagrant1@gmail.com. $20/ticket ~ Donations welcome! NO walk-ins.

iServe is looking for a washer & dryer in good condition and a scooter for a handicapped lady. Contact Donna at 250-212-2405

Orchard City Fun Night – Join us for a Retro Night 60’s fundraising dinner, 6:00 pm on Sunday February 16,2025 at Orchard City Church. Proceeds in aid of church building and children’s department. See insert for details or call 647-327-1580.

Travelling to Walla Walla? – Howard Demitor has a package to be delivered to Walla Walla and is looking for someone who might have room to take it along. If you can help, please call him t 778-484-0227

Camp Meeting  – Children’s Division Position Available for a leader of the 9-10 year olds. Two meetings a day. Honorarium available. If you are interested please submit your resume to : SBuchanan@bcadventist.ca by January 24 or phone Sonja at 778-997-4644

OCS Shining Lights Talent Show- Join us as we glorify God and showcase our talents – 6pm, February 22, 2025. Art display, live performances, concession and silent auction. $5/per person donation at the door.

OCS Volunteers Needed – OCS seeks volunteers to provide one-on-one ESL support to students whose first language is not English. Your time, whether 1 hour a week or more, can make a meaningful difference – email info@ocskelowna.com

Food Dryers Needed!   The Silver Tip Pathfinders are learning the Food Drying Honor in February and are hoping to borrow a few food dryers to help make this easier. Please contact Chelsey Boschee at 250-864-5233 or Chantelle Lee at 780-972-6551 for more information.

Adventist World Aviation (AWA) – Due to the Canadian postal strike, AWA is not receiving our regular mail-in donations, which affects our projects and missionary support. We are asking and praying for your assistance at this time of year by encouraging the giving of a year-end love offering. Please donate through our website :flyawa.org  

Condolences

For Yvonne Moore and Family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Yvonne Moore who passed away January 7, 2025. Services will be held at 11:00 am Sunday January 12th at the Rutland Church.

For Ray and Julie Young and Family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ray and Julie Young in the passing of Ray’s mother on December 31, 2024. A service will be held at Enderby SDA Church Friday January 17th at 11 am.

IIt is with deep sadness and a profound sense of loss that we share that our Mother, Marion Lakusta, has died. A celebration of life will be held in the spring.

Prayers for Our Community

At Home

Ruth Abbott, Faye Banman, John & Mary Reitor, Merle Serhan, Marion Lakusta

Care Facilities

  • Mission Villas: Barbara Willinger
  • Mission Creek Landing: Jean Sewchuck, Elsie Kwirim
  • Village at Smith Creek: Rob Drake
  • Dorchester: Trish Wood
  • Sun Pointe: Cleon Wagner, Nancy McDonough, John/Margaret Boardman, Zita Schmidt, Claire Jones
  • Glenmore Lodge: Thelma Johnson

CHURCH BOARD MEMBERS

4180 June Springs Road V1W 4C9

Intern Pastor

Leonardo Barboza

(647) 501-0850

Head Elder

Dan Scuka

(250) 469-0146

Head Deacon

Cliff Brod

(250) 308-9934

Head Deaconess

Halina Scuka

(250) 469-0148

Personal Ministries
Health & District
Committee Rep

Marlene Wirtz

(250) 540-4495

SS Superintendent
School Board Rep

Schilda Johnson

(226) 201-1238

Church Clerk

Andrew Bikichky

(250) 869-7180

Treasurer

Rachel Brod

(250) 833-2104

Additional Member

Lennox Johnson

(778) 477-1600