Come out to Central Community Church in Chilliwack to celebrate those who are graduating from Freedom Session, many of whom are from our church! This is a great way to show support to those who have undergone this long journey towards freedom and wholeness in Christ.

Name of Event Contact Person or Bible Study/Small Group Leader: Tim Voth 

Contact Phone Number: 604-799-6633 

Contact Email: timv@sardisfellowship.com

Join us for a day of prayer and fasting on April 8th. You can choose to participate in this day of prayer however you would like, wherever you find yourself.

As an initiative to increase our dependency on the Spirit, and seeking God to do a transformative work in and through Sardis Fellowship, we set aside the first day of the month to fast and pray. We know not everyone is able to do this in the same way, or to the same degree, so we ask you to consider how you can make this work for you. 

Each month we highlight something to focus on, whether that be in the life of our church family, our local community or world. Sometimes we have specific things for you to pray through and sometimes we just give you the focus and allow God’s Spirit to guide you in your prayer time around that topic. 

If we as a church family want to see the transformative power of God at work in our lives, the lives of our loved ones, and the community we live in, then we need to seek Him in prayer. I trust you’ll join us each month. Pastor Rod Heppell.

April 8th: Prayer and Fasting

This month we will be in prayer for our city. Pray for those whom God has placed around you. For your neighbors and those who live on your street or in your complex. For those you may work with. This month as you go to work or drive around town, pray for the people you see. Who do you see? How might you pray for them? What might they need? Would you ever invite them to come to Sardis Fellowship?

The link below is to our city’s website if you want to pray for our mayor and city councilors by name.

https://www.chilliwack.com/main/page.cfm?id=2257

Come out on April 7th before the service and enjoy a pancake breakfast with our entire church family. This is for all ages to enjoy a simple breakfast before our worship service starts. There is no cost, just come and enjoy the food and fellowship

Name of Event Contact Person or Bible Study/Small Group Leader: Rod Heppell 

Contact Phone Number: 6047938632 

Contact Email: rod@sardisfellowship.com

This is for everyone (including spouse & kids) who have helped put on the Alpha Course. Kitchen and dessert people. Set up, table hosts and helpers, child care workers. If you've help with Alpha you're invited! Please RSVP to rod@sardisfellowship.com

Name of Event Contact Person or Bible Study/Small Group Leader: Rod Heppell 

Contact Phone Number: 6047938632 

Contact Email: rod@sardisfellowship.com

Join us for 10 weeks of exploration of the Christian faith. Each night begins with a meal together where you get to know the people in your group. After dessert, there is a 30-45min video session covering one of the key ideas of what Christianity is all about, followed by a discussion time where you can share your opinion or ask your questions about the topic. Each evening begins at 6pm and we end at 8:15pm. There is no cost to you for taking the Alpha Course as our church family has sponsored the cost of the evening, we just want you to come and be our guest!

If you would like to attend with a friend, feel free to bring them along!

Starting Tuesday January 9th at 6pm - 8:15pm at Sardis Fellowship Baptist 45187 Wells Road Chilliwack.

Tristan and Lycrecia Klassen and their 3 teenage kids live in Croton BC and work at Camp Qwanoes. Tristan and Lycrecia have an incredible story of how God’ restored their marriage. Come out to the 10am service to hear their story and then stay for a light lunch after the service for a question and answer time in the fireside room.

Mark your calendars for Wednesday December 20th between 12 to 3pm, as we will be going as a church to Ruth and Naomi's Mission Family Center in downtown Chilliwack to hand out the hampers that were filled with supplies from our tree! Bring a festive dessert and we'll have a time of connection around snacks and warm drinks with people in our community who could benefit from a Christmas hamper. Check our website for a list of what to bring that is most needed. Let's be generous and visible in community! 

Join us Sunday December 17th for a Baptism Sunday. If getting baptized is something that has been on your heart, contact us to meet and talk about it.

Come on out for a church wide potluck near Christmas time! Bring whatever food you would like to share with others, whether a salad, a side dish, some chips, or a main course, it's up to you! Let's enjoy a meal together as a church family and enjoy fellowship and some fun together as well. Open for all ages. And don't forget to invite a friend - especially one who might not have a church or community in this season. We hope to see you there! 

Pastor Rod is leading a seminar on our new sermon series, “Sharing the Gospel.” Sunday nights from November 5th to the 19th, from 6pm-7pm. We hope to see you there!

Who hasn’t felt the inner tug of the heart to share the good news of Jesus with a friend, family member, co-worker or neighbor? I’m sure we all have. We know the love of Jesus for ourselves and we know he loves our friends too, but we find it hard to talk about Jesus with them. Why is that? If you’d like to talk about this come out to our three part seminar on “developing significant relationships with people far from Jesus” on Nov. 5th, 12th and 19th, from 6-7pm at Sardis Fellowship. We will talk about things like, “What counts as sharing the gospel?” What are the “guts” of the gospel? & “How to have a spiritual conversation with a friend who doesn’t yet know Jesus?” This is all a part of our vision at Sardis Fellowship to be a “loving, just, visible, & transformative presence in our local community.” Centred in Christ, visible in community, transforming our world! To the Glory of God! 

We are excited to bring back another Battle of the BBQ's event at Sardis Fellowship. Families are invited to come out and enjoy a variety of meat and non-meat BBQ items. There will be food and fellowship. This is a casual evening of connecting with community so feel free to invite neighbours and friends. Please bring your lawn chairs. 

Name of Event Contact Person or Bible Study/Small Group Leader: Kyle Froese 

Contact Phone Number: 3062633875 

Contact Email: kyle.d.froese@gmail.com

We are looking for volunteer BBQers. Contact Andrew Reeves (604)799-2981 or Kyle Froese (306)263-3875 if interested in helping with set-up, take-down, or BBQing.

Fun for the whole family! Come on out and help us spread a fresh coat of barkmulch on our flowerbeds. Coffee & donuts will be provided. Please bring gloves and any garden tools and/or wheel barrows that could help with this.

Saturday April 29th from 9am to 12pm at the church!

Contact Person: Bill Jackson

Contact Phone Number: (604) 858-6782

Contact Email: bgjackson@gmx.com

All men and their son's are invited to a "breakfast for dinner" event at the Church. We look forward to gathering together to share food, reflect on God's goodness in our lives, and pray for one another.

Happening March 9th from 6pm - 8pm at the church.

Please sign up so we know how much food to make! Also please bring $5 to cover food costs!

Thanks!

Contact Kyle Froese for any questions!

Contact Phone Number: 306-263-3875

Contact Email: kyle.d.froese@gmail.com

VBS Soccer Camp Conclusion

On July 10th at 10:00 a.m. we will have a kid-friendly Worship Service, which will be the conclusion of our VBS Soccer Camp.

The kids will get to sit with their Team Leaders and Helpers to watch the conclusion of our VBS Movie and dance and sing to the ‘Tim Tam Slams,’ go over the memory verses with ‘BC Boy,’ hear from Pastor Rod, and much more!

BBQ Lunch-You’re Invited!

After our Soccer Sunday Service, there will be a free hot dog BBQ out on the field. Kids, parents, grandparents, everyone is invited! Please remember to bring lawn chairs, a picnic blanket, or anything else that you’d like for the BBQ. We hope to see you there!

Join us every other Thursday morning as we read through and discuss the book "Great Mentoring: For Real Life Change" written by Douglas C Ward and Sharon Simmonds.

Every other Thursday | 6:30-7:30AM
April 21st, May 5th, 19th, June 2nd, 16th, 30th, July 14th (7 sessions)
Cost: $10 per person (to cover study materials).

Questions about the Sardis Men Thursday Morning Study? Please click below to contact the study facilitator.

VBS Volunteers please come to a quick (approx.1hr), informative training time at the Church to prepare you for the week with the kids. You can also collect your t-shirt at this time.

If for some reason you can't make it to this meeting, please let Pastor Tim know.

On June 26th Corina Soria (Clements) from El Jordan street ministry in Bolivia, will be with us in our Service. Location has changed due to the heat. If you'd like to hear more about her ministry join us for a potluck lunch at 12:00 at the Church! Bring some food to share!

Come one, come all, bring your wheelbarrow, garden tools, gloves and kids!

We will be spending the morning getting our Church property ready for the spring, by spreading much on our flowerbeds, and we’d love your help!

No sign-up required.

$5/per person
Sign-up required (see below)
Bring your own lawn chair.

Join us on Saturday, March 5th outdoors in the Church Parking Lot for a Men's Breakfast. We'll connect with another around propane fire pits for discussion on the theme: being challenged to make small incremental changes in our daily lives that will have a long term impact on our relationships (w/ God, marriage, work colleagues, etc.).

The breakfast is open to any men (and their sons) in the church, as well as any friends, neighbours or co-workers that you'd like to bring along.

Please bring $5 cash (per person), your own lawn chair, and feel free to bring your own coffee mug too (although coffee and tea will be provided).

Also, if you are able, we could use your help.

Please let Kyle Froese (kyle.d.froese@gmail.com) know if you are able to help with any of the following: setting up tents/tables, lending a propane heater or fire pit, cooking breakfast, clean up.

Got questions about the Sardis Men’s Outdoor Breakfast?
Email Kyle F at kyle.d.froese@gmail.com.

Thursdays | 6:45-7:30 AM
Optional early start at 6:30 AM to join video session.
5 sessions: January 13th, 20th, February 3rd, 17th & March 3rd
Sardis Fellowship Foyer
Facilitator: Kyle Froese

During the winter of 2021, Sardis Men is hoping all of our guys can engage with "For Men Only" by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahm, either by reading the book or watching through their video content on Right Now Media.

We’d like to also have a chance to discuss this material in-person. So, join us on Thursday Mornings before work, between 6:45-7:30 a.m. We will also be watching through the corresponding video sessions prior to our discussion, it is optional, but if you’d like to join a bit earlier please arrive at 6:30 a.m. (sharp).

This book will be helpful for us to read and talk through in our endeavour to become better husbands and have a healthy marriage!

The book is available wherever you get your books, or could also acquire an audio book or an e-book if you’d prefer. We will be purchasing some physical copies and you purchase one through us (Price TBD).

Questions about the study? Please click below to contact the Facilitator.

Thursdays | 6:45-7:30 AM
Optional early start at 6:30 AM to join video session.
5 sessions: January 13th, 20th, February 3rd, 17th & March 3rd
Sardis Fellowship Foyer
Facilitator: Kyle Froese

During the winter of 2021, Sardis Men is hoping all of our guys can engage with "For Men Only" by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahm, either by reading the book or watching through their video content on Right Now Media.

We’d like to also have a chance to discuss this material in-person. So, join us on Thursday Mornings before work, between 6:45-7:30 a.m. We will also be watching through the corresponding video sessions prior to our discussion, it is optional, but if you’d like to join a bit earlier please arrive at 6:30 a.m. (sharp).

This book will be helpful for us to read and talk through in our endeavour to become better husbands and have a healthy marriage!

The book is available wherever you get your books, or could also acquire an audio book or an e-book if you’d prefer. We will be purchasing some physical copies and you purchase one through us (Price TBD).

Questions about the study? Please click below to contact the Facilitator.

5:30-9 PM | Meal at 6PM | Sardis Fellowship | Foyer & West Parking Lot
No cost. No sign-up necessary, unless you’re planning to barbecue.
Leaders: Sardis Men Ministry

Sardis Men presents…a Battle of the BBQs! The event is open to all the families in the Church, as well as any friends, neighbours or co-workers that you'd like to bring along.

The battle includes a friendly 'competition', for anyone who wants to enter, to see who is the best with the grill! Instead of eating one grilled item, everyone who comes to the BBQ will get to sample a bit of everything. Last year this included steak, smokies, wings, brisket and salmon. Food will be served at 6:00 p.m., but feel free to come a bit earlier.

After the meal, we're asking the men and older boys (12 and over) who can, to remain behind for a short discussion time. Andrew Reeves, an experienced pilot with Jazz Airlines, will be sharing a 'flying' story entitled "Mayday, Mayday, Mayday".

Please bring your own lawn chair.

There'll be good food, fellowship and even some games. We hope you’ll join us!

Have questions about Battle of the BBQs? Or would like to sign-up to barbecue? Click below.