In-Person & Streaming LIVE!  - every Sunday @ 10:30am

​ https://www.youtube.com/@arrowsmithbaptistchurch/streams

Coming Up:

+55 Lunch 

Pastor Matt invites those 55+ to join him for lunch at Quality Foods on the second Tuesday of each month at 12pm.​

The next date is February 10.

Cookie Drive

We have a cookie call for the Bread of Life coming up on February 12. Please drop off fresh cookies by Feb. 11 and frozen cookies anytime, labelled “Bread of Life,” at the church in the freezer.

Baby/Child Dedication Service & Soup Lunch

Plan to stay following the service on Sunday, February  15 for a soup lunch & fellowship time! 
Use the link in your newsletter, scan the qr code, or sign up on the sheet in the lobby to bring a soup to share and help with set up/clean up. https://volunteersignup.org/JWCEH
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We are planning a group Baby/Child Dedication during the service on Sunday, February 15. If you’d like your child to be included, please let Tanya (in the office) know or chat with Pastor Matt at 250-430-1250. ​

Womens Craft/Games Night

Inviting Ladies 14+ to a Craft/Game Night Thursday, Feb. 19 @ 6:30 pm at the church in the Circle Lounge. Bring a game, puzzle, or craft. If you would like to learn to knit or crochet, please bring your chosen 1st project or pick out one that night. If you don't drive at night, please contact Elvyra Montgomery to arrange a ride.

Annual General Meeting

Our AGM is on Sunday, February 22, at 6:30pm. We invite all attendees and members to join us as we review 2025 and look at what's ahead for 2026. The agenda and last meeting minutes will be posted on the main bulletin board on Sunday, Feb. 8. If you are interested in becoming a member of Arrowsmith, please speak to Pastor Matt. 250-430-1250.

Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser

It's cold out there. And this February, you can join Team Captain Diane Manthey and the Arrowsmith team to do something about it. On February 28, together with thousands of Canadians across the country, we're walking and fundraising to support our local Port Alberni Sage Haven Society to serve people and families experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness in our community. Click this link to join the team and/or to donate to the team. 

MEETING WEEKLY:

Community/Bible Study Groups
Click HERE to join a Community Group or contact one of the hosts/coordinators directly.

Mondays:
  • Kid's Cafe - Parents meet for a delicious coffee while the kids (0-5) play on the bouncy houses. 9:30-11am in the Clubhouse. (excluding stat holidays)  Meghan Koleba (250-433-7378) coordinating.  Started
  • Sandy Wiebe hosts a New Beginners Bible Study meeting weekly at the church from 10-11:30am.  Started
  • The 12 Step Support Group meets at the church from 7-8pm. Contact Rod Grant at 250-720-7104 or Sandy Wiebe at 250-730-2258 to register. 
  • The Nells host a Community Group meeting weekly at 7pm at the church. Call Tracy for details at 250-720-9628. Started
Tuesdays:
  • Jr. Youth Group (Gr. 3-7) meets weekly during the school year on Tuesdays 6-7:30pm in the Upper Clubhouse. Contact our Student Ministries Coordinator, Melissa Neufeld, for more details. Jr. Youth Register HERE  Started
  • Jon & Melissa Neufeld host a Community Group from 6-7:30 pm at the church in the Multipurpose/Preschool Room.  Call Jon at 778-421-5367 or Melissa at 250-735-5367.  They will be going through the book "Christian Beliefs- Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know" by Wayne A. Grudem.  Started
Wednesdays:
  • Pastor Matt leads a Men's Huddle meeting weekly on Wednesdays at 6am at the church. At huddle, every man grows in becoming a man like Jesus, and he is helped to put Jesus' words into practice in his own life. The level of challenge and accountability is high. This group is open until Jan 28.  Contact Pastor Matt at 250-430-1250.
  • Meghan Koleba hosts a women's Bible Study co-led with Melissa Neufeld that meets weekly from 9:30-11am at the church (childcare provided). Please call Meghan at 250-433-7378 to join.  Started! Childcare is available, and as always, new ladies are welcome! ​
  • McIvers Community Group - Meets weekly on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8pm at their house. Call Andrew at 250-735-6614 or Kal at 250-735-6615 for the address.
  • Pickton/Rust Community Group - Meeting weekly from 6:30-8pm at Marian Pickton’s. Shaun Rust leading. Call Marian at 250-723-1136, or Shaun at 250-730-0762 for the address. Starts Feb. 4
Thursdays:
  • Pam Mann hosts a ladies' Bible study that meets weekly at the church. Meet for coffee at 9:30, study is from 10-11am.  Started
Fridays:
  • Youth Group (Gr. 8-12) meets weekly on Fridays: Bible Study & Potluck 5-6:30, Youth Group 6:30-8:30pm in the Lower Clubhouse. Contact Melissa Neufeld for more information. ​Register here  ​​Started
Friends of Bill W. gather daily from 12-1pm, Monday thru Saturday.