Together We Are Better

Is church attendance optional for you? Regular church attendance is trending downward. Yet belief in God continues to be relatively stable. It seems folks do not see the need for regular church attendance as essential for one’s spiritual life. Let me be clear, church attendance doesn’t make you a Christian, just as going to MacDonalds doesn’t makes you a hamburger. But if you want a big Mac, to MacDonalds you must go. I suggest that if you really want to experience the presence of God, you must be a part of a local congregation and a member thereof. According to Ephesians 2:19-22, we miss a lot by not being a “member of his household”. Here it is: Ephesians 2:19-22 “fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, …a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.”

Did you notice that Together, we become “a dwelling in which God lives” (emphasis mine). This is amazing. And it flies in the face of our cultural  extreme autonomous ideology, that somehow we can experience the fullness of God separate from being connected to the “body of Christ.” The culture, the devil, and our sinful nature, cry out; we don’t need the church family. Don’t believe it. Together, we are better because Christ is in us.

As we study Ephesians, we see this theme throughout the book. Read it again and consider making a commitment to be a member of God’s family.

This week, I will be on Vancouver Island and then in Vancouver attending the Fellowship of Christian Assemblies (FCA) International Convention. Pray for the Pastors and Leaders as we gather together - Pastor Jim Reimer.

Tonight! Victory Worship – Thailand in Nelson

Victory Worship from Thailand are here on their Canadian Tour!

In the month of May this will be our Multi Church Gathering.

Thursday, May 2 @ KCF at 7pm there will be an hour specifically designed for Worship Leaders, Teams and Pastors and anyone else. All are welcome.

Then at 8pm there will be a Worship Concert open to everyone.

(See Poster for details)

Summer Retreat 2024!

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 an adventure and chill out - consider booking a week at The Harbour at Riondel for a vacation this year. Drop ins also welcome (see brochure for rates)

Here is the link to the Brochure for details. Aug 19 – 23. 

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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

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