Kings and Commoners

The contrast is stark, but appealing. The first visitors to visit the newborn child were shepherds. They came because of an angelic visitation announcing his birth. These well-wishers were commoners, peasant folk, without power or influence. God sent an angelic team to those without societal influence to tell them the good news that a saviour was born. They were so amazed and honored that they had the inside scoop, they told everyone in their circle. The second group of visitors was at the extreme opposite end of the socioeconomic scale, the Magi. When they showed up, the whole city was astir. After receiving an audience with the religious elite, and the King himself, they went to baby Jesus and treated him like the King he is. They bowed down to this toddler and gave him kingly gifts.

This story shouts through history of time, that Jesus is for all people no matter who they are. You might think you are not worthy of Jesus, or you might think you don’t need Jesus. The Christmas story says, both ideas are wrong. This, the last Sunday of Advent, join us online or in person, to experience the love of God demonstrated to all people. To us a saviour has been born - Pastor Jim Reimer.

Christmas

The Christmas season is upon us!

Due to the 24th being on a Sunday this year, we will have Online church service at 10:30am @ Kootenay Christian Fellowship FB Page. We invite you to join us there.

At 5pm on December 24^th, we will have our traditional free Christmas eve turkey dinner at KCF. Church Family are all welcomed to join us for celebration, fellowship and community as we light the 5^th Advent candle at the dinner.

Christmas Season Schedule

• Our Daily Bread/KCF Office will be closed Dec 25 and 26 and Open Dec. 27, 28 and 29
• S.H.A.R.E. Nelson will be closed Saturday, Dec 30^th.
• Wednesday Morning Prayer (on hold until Jan 3, 2024)

Growth Groups Around the Corner

The next round of Growth Groups, our opportunity to meet in small groups to study the Bible, share our personal lives, pray together and eat together will Start Up Wednesday, January 3^rd. General Sign Up is now open. Let us know by replying to his email if you would like to join a group or if you have any questions.

Haiti Mission Trip

Pastor Jim and Josh Evans will be going to Haiti for a mission trip. If you would like to support this mission trip, please contact the church office. Please pray for them and the Haiti pastors, mission and country.

Our Daily Bread

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

Please pray for provision for 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 sending Our Daily Bread a financial gift today. Etransfer to: office@kcfoffice.com – mention ODB.

Rides to Church

If you can offer someone a ride to church on Sunday, please let us know.

Tithes and Offerings

As the year is coming to a close, we remind you that the 2023 deadline is upon us to get your contributions in for the year.

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 continued giving to the church with your tithes and generous offerings.

Anne-Marie Rasmussen – Administrator