Psalm 124 - The Narrow Escape

On April 7th, 1998, world-renowned survival expert and adventurer ‘Bear Grylls’ was climbing on Everest. He and his friend were just navigating the ‘Khumbu Icefall’, a notoriously dangerous part of the route. Bear reached the end of one length of rope and temporarily unclipped and clipped back into a thinner rope that was used mainly as a guide rope. At that very moment the ledge that Bear was standing on gave way and in a split second he was falling full speed into the darkness of the crevasse below. His free-fall jolted to a stop as the guide rope held, and he was left dangling, looking down into the abyss. His friend and another climber managed to pull the shaken Grylls back to safety; somehow the thin guide rope had held the full weight of his fall… it was a very narrow escape that he would never forget.

Psalm 124 tells of another very narrow escape of a different kind. David calls the people of God to look back and remember the occasion when they were surrounded, under attack, surely going down and yet the LORD had been on their side. Everything seemed to be going against them, and yet all they needed was one thing, the one thing that the enemy had overlooked, the presence and the power of the LORD on their side. Like a rope that looks insignificant and yet is utterly dependable in the moment to keep from falling, so the LORD, Yahweh, the covenant-keeping God is all that is needed. David likens their close call to a bird escaping from the fowler’s snare. They have been given another chance, against all odds.

We, too, have had an incredible escape. No chance of survival, no way of escape, our destruction certain, the noose around our necks and yet there is one who has broken the snare and we have escaped.  It wasn’t that we were clever and can boast of how we had escaped, the Psalm says, “the snare has been broken, and we have escaped”. It was not done by our own power or skill, but a totally unexpected deliverance has burst in, breaking the thing that would have held us captive forever. And David leaves no doubt who should get the glory - “Our help is in the name of the LORD, the maker of heaven and earth.” Yahweh, the covenant-keeping, merciful, compassionate, powerful God.

This Sunday, we are called to remember our escape and to give glory where glory is due, the one who has all the power to act and also has the compassion to save.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday at 10:30am – Andrew Freeman.

Mark these dates

We have taken a break from Growth Groups for the summer, but we still want to gather for fellowship. Below is a summer schedule – you will notice food is involved.

August 31, 2025, Pot Bless Dinner @ Andrew and Rachelle’s house, (1016 Observatory Street) at 4:30 pm

Baptism – This Coming Sunday!

Baptism is an important step in our Christian Walk. If you have never been baptised (immersed), but desire to walk with Jesus; we welcome you to make your intention known to Pastor Andrew. We have scheduled August 31 as your opportunity at Lakeside beach immediately following the Sunday worship.

Celebrate Recovery

A Christ-centred 12 Step Recovery Program

Are you ready to embark on a journey of real and lasting change?

Beginning Tuesday, Sept 9, 7pm at the Lookout, 520 Falls Street.

Inquiries to Calvin – spring.10@hotmail.com

Children’s Wing

We are busy renovating and getting ready for a vibrant children ministry.

You can help and leave a legacy for generations to come. How? By financially partnering with us and volunteering by cleaning and providing physical labour. Please consider financial donations of any amount. Please etransfer to office@kcfoffice.com or provide a cheque or cash at the office marked children. Do it for the kids. We are currently seeking painters. If you want to volunteer your time, connect with Pastor Jim. Thank you.

Food Bank

Our Food Bank is in regular operation every Thursday from 9 to 11am!

We are always accepting donations of non-perishable food items, so feel free to drop items off that have been lingering in your cupboards.

Volunteers are needed Thursdays from 8:30 – 11:10am. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Tyler Bethune at odb@odboffice.com.

Our Daily Bread

If God is leading you to help someone not be hungry, to have a safe place to go for community, and to experience the love of God, please consider Volunteering or sending Our Daily Bread a financial gift today.

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Tithes and Offerings

Those who are wanting to support our Church with offerings (during this time, it is very much appreciated) it can be done by etransfer to office@kcfoffice.com, through our website via PayPal, or by calling in to the office with a credit card or mailing in your cheque. Thank you for your continued giving to the church with your tithes and generous offerings.

Anne-Marie Rasmussen – Administrator