Announcements : Rutland Seventh-day Adventist® Church Kelowna BC

Announcements

Vespers at Rutland October 11, 2025

7:00 pm

Thanksgiving

A time of sharing about God's goodness and blessings.

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.

Memorial Service for Elsie Kwiram - There will be a Memorial Service held for Elsie Kwiram (nee Penner) at the Rutland Seventh-day Adventist Church on October 12 at 3:00 pm. Elsie passed away in her sleep with family at her side on July 23, 2025. She is buried beside her beloved husband Bernard (Ben) Kwiram in the Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery. All are welcome to this celebration and remembrance of her life and accomplishments.

Celebration of Life for Dennis Fortney will be at 10:30 am on Sunday, October 19 at the Wildwood Church.

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes – It’s time to start preparing our shoeboxes! Kelly Fisher is already gathering supplies and encourages you to pick up a box and fill it or donate funds and items while school supplies are on sale. Urgent need: new toothbrushes (especially if you have dental office connections). Kelly is also looking for a vacuum sealer to help pack stuffed animals and clothing more efficiently. A shoebox can change a child’s life!

Okanagan Adventist Choir & Symphony has started practicing for the Christmas Concert! You are invited to join us if you are a musician or singer. We are especially in need of more Violins, Viola, Cellos, Flute, Saxophones, Trumpets, French horn, Trombones. For more information, please email richardov1@outlook.com or text 250-878-0747. We would love to have you join with us in Praising GOD.

Amazing Facts - October 10, 2025 15 part series https://www.prophecycountdown.tv/

OKay Evening Corn Maze – Tonight – 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Kelowna Fruit n Veggies, 2190 Cooper Rd. All Teens ages 13-19 welcome! Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. Parents, please arrange drop off & pick up at scheduled times. $5 per teen, includes maze, hot drink & snacks.

OCS Needs You! Okanagan Christian School is hosting over 300 students for the CASA Football Tournament, Oct. 16–19. Donations of fruit and baked items (muffins, cookies, granola bars, etc.) are needed. Please email homeandschool@ocskelowna.com if you can help.

Volunteers Needed – OCS CASA Football Tournament
October 16–19, OCS will be hosting the CASA Football Tournament, serving hundreds of meals to students and staff. This is a big undertaking, and we need your help with shopping, meal prep, serving, and clean-up. Opportunities include breakfasts, lunches, and suppers throughout the weekend. Let’s make this a great experience together! To volunteer, please email Danielle Fullerton at homeandschool@ocskelowna.com.

Westminster Adventist Church – Final Hope Series October 17 – November 1, 2025
Join us for The Final Hope series—an inspiring journey through Bible prophecy and God’s promises for the end times.

Good News Weekend – Join us October 17-19 at Kelowna Church as Pastor Dan Wilson presents a weekend of inspiring messages under the theme One God – One Gospel. Beginning Friday evening at 6:00 pm with soup and buns, continue Sabbath morning and service, followed by a potluck lunch), and gather again for Vespers and Sunday morning session with a pancake breakfast.

Couples’ Retreat: October 17–19, 2025

We are excited to announce that our guest speakers will be Ruben and Kelly Leal, Ministry Directors for the Texas Conference and co-founders of ForeverONE Ministries. You won’t want to miss this powerful weekend together!

Topics include:

Keeping Your Love Story Alive!
Tired of Trying? Unleashing Divine Power Over Your Life!
Tired of Trying? Unleashing Divine Power Over Your Marriage!
Healing and Restoring Trust After Betrayal
Strengthening Emotional and Sexual Intimacy

To register, please visit our website at bcadventist.ca

Silver Paws Adventurer Club International Dinner – October 19, 5–7 pm – Join us at Kelowna Church (Springfield Rd) for an evening of delicious international food, a cultural fashion and talent show, and fellowship—all in support of raising funds for a camp kitchen tent. Take-out is available (great for stocking up meals for the week!). Please pre-order by Wednesday, October 15, by emailing diliabey1987@gmail.com or texting 250-869-9704. Payment is cash at the door.

Circle of Friends – THURSDAY, October 23 at 1:00 pm – bring food for a fellowship luncheon. We have invited a financial planner to help us ensure we are cared for in our later years. Invite your friends and neighbors. This is good information for all.

Youth Leadership Summit: October 24–26, 2025

Mountain View Summer Camp
A weekend of training, networking, and spiritual renewal for all youth leaders involved in:

Pathfinders
Adventurers
Adventist Youth
Public Campus Ministries

Meals and lodging provided. Registration opens soon!

October Health Expo – Sunday, October 26^th at 2:30 pm, at the Kelowna Lifestyle Centre – The Missing Link on Gut Health presented by Jacqui Perry, Food & Lifestyle Coach. $20/person; $30/couple, paid at the door. Text 250-801-0310 to RSVP!

Youth Retreat: November 6–9, 2025

Men’s Retreat: November 7–9, 2025 Camp Hope
A powerful weekend for men to grow in faith, leadership, and purpose.
Guest Speaker: Pastor Gerald Irrgang
Includes worship, breakout sessions, practical training, and fellowship.

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.