Speaking Truth

 “Speaking the truth in love” may be one of the most abused statements in the Bible. It comes from here:

Ephesians 4:15-16 (NIV) 15  Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. 16  From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.

Truth is no longer objective. It has morphed into how one feels, what one experienced, and one’s opinion.

Truth then is subjective and not necessarily true at all. So, what does “speaking the truth in love,” mean? This can only be understood in the context of relationships. The “instead” is referring to verse fourteen referencing folks with infantile thinking, unstable character, and gullible to all kinds of unhealthy people.

 

There is nothing more comforting (yet can be unsettling) when a faithful friend speaks truth to one’s heart. This can only have value if we are truly connected. Where it gets weird is when individuals speak “their truth” (opinions, feeling, and life experiences) but you have no life bond or attachments with them. When it happens it can feel condemnatory, critical, and judgemental for the hearer.

When we find ourselves connected, in relationship, supportive, that we are open to truth spoken in love.

This, in itself, is one of the great reasons to be in a church family and connected to a small group.

This Sunday, I will be giving insights into speaking truth to each other in love. Join us – Pastor Jim Reimer. 

Our Daily Bread

We need a COOK. Our dear Melinda has to have surgery and is expected to be away for a month. Anybody out there want to bless the folks with a great meal? This is a paid position, starting September 10. Ask around, pray, and maybe even you are the right person??? 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  Cooking or sending Our Daily Bread a financial gift today. Etransfer to: office@kcfoffice.com – mention ODB.

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

Growth Groups Meet This Coming Week!

Gatherings will begin this coming week on Sept 11. Now is the time to Register. Groups will meet at 6 Mile, Herridge Place, the Reimer home and on Zoom 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 by simply reply to this email.

Thanksgiving

As the air is getting more refreshing, we are reminded that Thanksgiving is around the corner.

We are beginning to plan for the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner which is free to the community. We hope you are able to make this part of your celebrations on Monday, Oct 14 at KCF/ODB. We are seeking volunteers for various roles including serving, prep cooking, dishwashers, table clearers, set up and clean up, cooking a turkey in your home, or donating a bird. Please reply to this email if you are interested in lending a hand by taking part.

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