October 16, 2014

Good Afternoon!

Ebola scare is sweeping the world. And rightfully so. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC) says "the Ebola epidemic is the largest in history." According to CDC, there are 8400 cases presently and 4033 reported deaths. The World Health Organization reports that there could be 10,000 new cases per week within two months. Dr. Bruce Aylward, the WHO assistant director-general, puts the mortality rate at 71%. That is a serious problem. So the world is going all out to fight this invading menace of death.

I have no answers. But I know this, having been in the middle of a riot in India, having our team robbed at gunpoint in Guatemala, experiencing an earthquake in Haiti where 300,000 died in a day, and almost drowning in the ocean off the coast of Mexico, hope is possible when we know Christ. Death is not the final victor. The resurrection is. We need to pray like never before. We need to put our hope in Jesus. And we need to make a difference where we live.

Yet there is another invading force of death that has equal ferocity, but is not a virus. Instead it comes at the hands of fellow humans. According to the CBN website reporting on the ISIS threat, Dr. Sarah Ahmed, with the Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East, called the attacks genocide." "What's happening now to the Christians, to the Yazidis, to the minorities (in the last couple of days mostly to the Christians) is genocide," she told CBN News. "What's happening is what happened 200 years ago to the Jews [sic]."

Children are beheaded, women are raped, young girls are sold, and death reigns.

One is an unseen virus, the other has a face of a human. As I contemplate these two realities I wonder what is the answer? While we need to explore the medical, political, and humanitarian options with the greatest of vigor, ultimately, what we need is hope. And hope is only possible when one has an eternal perspective. I am struck with the challenge of the situation, while sitting here in my office, safe, secure, and healthy.Please answer the call to pray, both privately and corporately. We have two opportunities to pray corporately at KCF. One is on Wednesday morning at 7 am and the other is at 10 am. Consider making this a priority if you can. It may be us in the crisis soon.

This Sunday Joshua Hoffert will be sharing at KCF. Josh is leading the Dreams Interpretation course this week. I will be in Crawford Bay inducting the new pastors there, Richard and Ramona. Pray for us as I encourage the church to welcome them to their new home, Kootenay Lake Community Church

Gala

We need to hear from you this weekend, as we need numbers for the Gala. This is a great opportunity to have a great date with your special someone, great food and a great way to sponsor Our Daily Bread. We put the “Fun back in Fundraiser”. Tickets are available at KCF office. Visit us on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/events/695744467162383/

Click going, pick up a ticket and let's have a great time.

Bright lights

Bright lights a club for children. The Club runs from Oct 4- May 23 every Saturday from 1-3:15pm. For children Kindergarten – Grade 4. Fee is $30/ child $50/Family or $5 drop in. To register or for more information call Doreen Reimer at (250) 354-2077

Christmas on Baker is ON!!!!

Paul and Janice Van Caeseele have stepped up to take the lead in putting on Christmas on Baker. We want to thank them for their willingness to provide leadership for this vital and life giving Christmas event.

They will need help, so please volunteer for the various jobs, so their work is a joy and God is glorified.

Mystical Adventure of Outreach

If you want to try a new method of presenting the gospel, this class may be for you. Josh and Rob Mazza (he spoke at KCF during the last Dream Interpretation seminar) will be leading the class. It starts at 1pm at Eleos and admission is by donation.

Visit our website at www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com for all the news, the sermons, and places to donate.

Looking forward to seeing you this weekend.

Pastor Jim

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