Rutland Seventh-day Adventist^® Church

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.

Kelowna Community Gospel Choir - Auditions!. Dale Luksts - Choir Coordinator  kelownacommunitygospelchoir@live.com 250-763-0453

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!

Adventurer Registration – Join us for Adventurer registration at the Black Mountain Family Fun Day at Orchard City Church on September 7 from 10am-2pm. Adventurers is for kids ages 4 – 9 (Preschool-Grade 4) and meets twice a month for fun, faith-building activities, crafts, and a campout. Open to all children—invite your friends! Questions? Contact Karen at 250-301-5386 or karen.jvr@gmail.com.

Pathfinder Registration – Ages 10-15 – September 11, 2025 from 5-8pm at the Club House, 1035 Hollywood Rd. S. Join us for a year of friendship, camping, honors, community service, and developing a relationship with God.

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.

Health For Eternity – September 17 and October 4 at 9:30, 1:00 and 2:00, plus an additional presentation and cooking class on October 5, at the Wildwood Church, featuring Dr. Janie Unruh, PhD from Kamloops.

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.

Official Grand Opening – New Conference Office

We are pleased to announce the Official Grand Opening of our new Conference Office, taking place on Friday, September 26, 2025. This will be a special occasion to celebrate God’s blessings and our continued growth. More details will follow shortly. Please see the attachment for initial information and promotional use.

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

Women’s Fall Retreat - 2025:  Ladies, join the rest of the group for a time of connection, laughter and time with God at the BC Conference Women’s Fall Retreat at Camp Hope from October 3 - 5, 2025.   Aleksandra Tanurdzic, a gifted and skilled speaker who believes deeply in living a life of purpose, service and love, will be speaking on the theme In His Image.  Topics include:  It's Not Your Fault, When You Marry and Live with a Fool, To Fit or to Belong, and Your True Identity. Included also is a workshop on Embracing Your True Identity.  For more information and registration, please go to www.bcadventist.ca  after August 18 or call the Conference Office (604-853-5451 ext. 325). 

Couples’ Retreat: October 17–19, 2025

Youth Leadership Summit: October 22–26, 2025

Youth Retreat: November 6–9, 2025

Men’s Retreat: November 7–9, 2025

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.

Events at the BC Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists