Olympics are done. Congratulations Canada for achieving the most medals at an unboycotted Olympics: 27 in total. This was a surprise to the so-called experts. At the beginning of the games, the pundits were lamenting the possibility of maybe achieving half that number. There was unbelief in the studio, but not in the field. The athletes sacrificed, sweated, suffered, and trained for four years preparing for these games. What kept them going? Belief! They believed they could do it and they delivered. Belief is the core element for any accomplishment. If you don’t believe, you won’t start. And if you do start, but don’t believe, you will give up. Patience, endurance, tenacity, courage, all hinge on this one thing, belief. Now imagine with me, the effectiveness one might have if this belief was anchored in the unchangeable, all powerful, immutable, creative, loving God that promised – ‘we can do all things, if you only believe’. Belief is important, but to believe in the right thing transcends one to the highest place of success.

This Sunday, Carl and Karen Hampsch our camp speakers, will be with us for our morning celebration. Carl’s sermon title is “Do you believe God?” Come and join us for a “faith-lift”. Look forward to seeing you here.

Summer Retreat 2024!

Check out this cool Video from last year’s camp!

https://youtu.be/BC6lNaXfVhc?si=XfOV0N3dPC71l1bo

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. 

https://kootenaychristianfellowship.com/dat/images/2024-01/camp-brochure-2024.jpg

Baptism Sunday Coming up!

We are excited that we will have at least 1 person getting baptized on Sunday, August 25^th. This will happen at Lakeside Park immediately following our Sunday service. Let’s meet in front of the Change Room Building (mid-park). Bring a picnic lunch and let’s celebrate together afterwards.

If you are interested in getting baptized or want to know more, please contact Pastor Jim.

Growth Groups are Back!

It has been a lovely summer but missing one very special thing…our small groups.

Gatherings will begin again mid-September and Now is the time to Register. Groups will meet at 6 Mile, Herridge Place, KCF and the Reimer home Wednesday evenings @ 7pm.

This is our time to get to know one another better, share our lives, pray, study the previous Sunday’s sermon and eat dessert together.

We hope you are able to take part. Sign up on Sunday at the Information Table or simply reply to this email of your interest.

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 Volunteering or 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