GLORY!

 John 17. The time for talking is done! The time for praying is here! But what do you pray on your last night alive?

Jesus knew that the end was here, his time was at hand… “Father the hour has come…” What do you pray when time is short, and words have a finite number? You choose well what you want to say, you make each word count.

His prayer is for glory, that in this hour the Father would glorify him so that he could glorify the Father. Glory all round! Yes, he asks that he would again be with the Father in glory, but I believe he’s asking more than just to get through the cross and get to the glory on the other side; the cross itself is part of the glory of God! And I believe Jesus is asking that the Father would glorify him in the cross. The cross is not just a hurdle to get over, but is the glory of God.

How can that be? Something so cruel and hideous and shameful and humiliating, how can that be linked to the glory of God? Because the astounding truth is that this is what Jesus went through for us, this is who God is, this is what he is like, the saving God, the merciful God, the compassionate God, the self-sacrificing God!

How someone faces death, how they die, often brings a glory greater than their life, or that illuminates the essence of their life in such a remarkable way. Jesus and the way he faced death for us, leaves us breathless in awe and wonder of the God who would do this for us.

As Jesus is glorified on the cross, the Father is glorified as the saving God who put in place the rescue plan to redeem the world. Glory, Glory, GLORY!!!

See you Sunday for a whole lot more of his glory! Pastor 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.

July 27, 2025, Pot Bless Barbeque Dinner @ Julie Evans, (110 Delbruck Street) at 4:30 pm.

August 3, 2025, Picnic lunch at Lakeside Park (Rotary Shelter to be confirmed) at 1 pm

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

Baptism

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 are going to schedule two opportunities for you.

July 27 and August 31 at Lakeside beach immediately following the Sunday worship.

Summer Retreat 2025 – It’s Time to get Registered!

Are you longing for long, warm days spent enjoying Kootenay Lake-splashing, paddling, floating, wading, walking forest trails, digging your toes in the sand, reading a good book, napping after a good meal, great inspiration from the evening services and time spent after with friends by the fire or playing cards. Come for adventure and chilling out - consider booking a week at The Harbour at Riondel for a vacation this year. Aug 18 – 22.

Pastor Matt and Andrea Sampson from Kelowna will be the Camp Speakers.

Also, if you would like to and are able to support someone or a family to be able to go to camp, please email office@kcfoffice.com to arrange that.

Salt & Light Young Adults Camping Trip

• When: Friday-Sunday Aug 22-24th (arrive Friday evening, leave Sunday noon/afternoon)
• Where: Monck Park near Merritt
• Who: up to 24 people young adults age (ages 18-35 but not strict limit, those who are graduating high school are welcome too)
• How: We will help arrange carpooling
• Cost: TBD but approx. $50-60 per person + money for gas - if cost is a barrier for people, we are welcome to help financially
• What: fellowship, worship, bible studies/devotionals, games, outdoor activities, and food! (all meals except Friday dinner included with cost)

Also attached below is the slide for Young Adults Camping Trip, which has a QR code to sign-up link.

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. 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. We are currently seeking volunteers for Mondays.

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