Follow Me

 ”Follow me and I will make you fishers of men” (Mark 1:17) These are the words of Jesus as he called some of his first disciples, a few rough fishermen. For me these words have been such life and direction for a number of years. They are packed with destiny and purpose. You could literally talk about these words endlessly and still be finding more and more life in them.

I love how Jesus puts the call in a way that these fishermen will understand, putting it into their context. But the call is the same for all “Follow me”.

”Follow”. Leave your plans behind, leave what you thought was important and follow me, I have something different for you to be doing. 

Then, the word “Me”, we could spend eternity on this word, follow Jesus, the one true God, the savior of the world, totally dependable, the one who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. In these two words we have our direction, our pursuit, our path, our goal, our treasure. Not only do we have our direction but we have an invitation into intimacy with him, fellowship, relationship. He invites us to BE with him. He invites us into a relationship that will be completely life giving and will shape and change us into his likeness.  Wow, I could get carried away, but this is just a short blog post!! : )  

This call is also full of grace and purpose. HE is making us into something. He is doing the work! As we follow him he is making us into his likeness and sending us on the mission of his heart… to reach people and bring them into his family. He says, “I will make you fishers of men.” Just speak those words back to yourselves a few times, putting the emphasis on a different word each time…

“I will make you fishers of men”

”I WILL make you fishers of men”

“I will MAKE you fishers of men”

”I will make YOU fishers of men”

”I will make you FISHERS of men”

”I will make you fishers of MEN”

Each emphasis is full of grace and purpose. 

In these few words we have an invitation to INTIMACY and MISSION, to GRACE and to PURPOSE. He is the one ‘calling’ us, he is the one ‘making’ us. Paul says much later, “Christ’s love compels us…” (2 Corinthians 5:14). As we follow him we catch his heart for the world around us, he changes us into his likeness and this love compels us to continue what is on his heart. 

This is the process of discipleship, following Jesus, being changed into his image, carrying out his purpose in the world. Let us run after this!  

Andrew Freeman (Pastor/Team leader @ KCF)

Growth Groups/The Well

Small Groups begin this week! Oct 8 and run till Dec 10 – Wednesdays @ 7pm.

These groups are our opportunity to growth with God and each other.  A sign-up sheet will be at the Guest Table on Sunday showing all the groups available. The groups will be meeting in homes in various locations in Nelson including one near Six Mile, North Shore.

Thanksgiving Community Dinner – Next week!

On Monday, Oct 13, 5pm KCF/ODB will host a Thanksgiving Community Turkey Dinner. All are welcome!

This is a great time to share time and a delicious meal with friends, community, and family. We hope you can make it.

If you would like to cook at turkey for the event in your home, volunteer your time either ahead for prep or at the event, simply reply to this email or check out the sign up sheet that will be available at church on Sundays.

Regional Online Prayer Summit!

Thursday, Oct 30 – 7:30 – 9pm - 90 minutes of prayer with other Christians across our region of churches.

Here is the link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86504185302

The Lookout

The Lookout space for our vibrant children’s ministry is almost ready for use! A big thank you to all who have contributed time and resources to make this happen.

There remains a need for financial support to make the kitchen space a reality. You can help and leave a legacy for generations to come. Please consider financial donations of any amount. Please etransfer to office@kcfoffice.com or provide a cheque or cash at the office marked children. If you want to volunteer your time, connect with Pastor Jim. Thank you.

Celebrate Recovery

For anyone with Hurts, Hangups or Habits.

A Christ-centred 12 Step Recovery Program

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

Tuesdays, 7pm at the Lookout, 520 Falls Street.

Inquiries to Calvin – spring.10@hotmail.com

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.

Etransfer: odb@odboffice.com

Here is a video link that captures the heart of ODB. We hope you can take a moment to click on the link and watch it. We also invite you to share this link far and wide. https://youtu.be/BNJbNrIdQkY?si=I5Yip9tu08MoYKvf

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