“... Be filled with the Spirit”

 I love how ‘The Message’ puts John 1:14, “The Word became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood..” It’s talking about Jesus and how he literally became one of us, putting on flesh and blood, moving into the very place where we live, being among us, what an incredible God this is that he would love us so much as to enter our world and live among us. The purpose of God right from the very beginning has been that he would have a people of his very own that he would live amongst. We messed that up pretty quickly, right on the first few pages of the Bible, in the garden, but God never let go of his purpose; and the rest of the story is of God working out his ultimate intention, to have a people of his very own, that he would be our God and we would be his people.

What was never possible, because of our sin and failures, God made possible by sending Jesus to pay the price for our sins and to bring down the wall that stood between us, and astonishingly to make us right with God. So that any of us that receive Jesus’ payment on our behalf, comes into Jesus and into right relationship with the Father. Jesus came to show us what God is like and to make a way for us to come into his family.

But the wonder doesn’t stop there. Ephesians 2:21-22, says, “...And in him (that’s Jesus) you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.” (NIV). God is so committed to his plan of living with us, that he takes each one of us, builds us together into his community, his church, and then takes up his residence among us in the house by his Spirit. This is the wonder of God with us, Emmanuel.

So, when we get to the verses we are going to look at this Sunday, “Do not get drunk on wine…instead be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18 NIV) it is talking about the very plan and purpose of God to come and fill his community and live among us. This is the most exciting, incredible, remarkable event ever. Both individually and corporately we are to be filled up with God himself, living among us! - Andrew Freeman

Communion Sunday

This Sunday, we will have communion, so if you are joining us online, be prepared at home with some grape juice and bread as we share in this special time together.

Growth Groups

Currently Growth Groups are underway and all groups are full!

We will review this in a couple of weeks to see if any openings come up.

Celebration of Life – R J Warren

This coming Saturday, Jan 11, 2pm there will be a Celebration of R J Warren’s Life held at KCF.

Bring finger food/goodies if you can. If you would like to take part in hosting, setting up or cleaning up please reply to this email.

Financial Foundations- January 11th & 12th
This 10-hour weekend encounter starts on Saturday, Jan 11th (6:30 pm- 9:30 pm) and concludes on Sunday, Jan 12th (12:30 pm- 9:00 pm) at Bethel Church, 623 Gordon Road. The teaching does not feature merely “practical” information on finances, but follows Craig Hill’s anointed understanding of God’s Word in teaching finances from a Biblical and heart perspective (Matt. 6:21). If your heart’s desire is to be able to have an abundance to pour into God’s Kingdom here on earth, this seminar experience is for you!
TOPICS:
God’s Provision
Wealth, Riches and Money
Biblical Uses of Money
Step Up to Your Debt
Closing the Circle
Sowing and Reaping
To register click the link below:qwaz
https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/9539565

Contact: todd-koreenwilliamson@familyfoundations.ca

Fell Street Housing Project

This coming Monday, Jan 13, 5pm at the Prestige there will be an Open House public meeting. Come on out and review the plans and you can sign a paper to show your support for the project.

Multi Church Gathering

Our next opportunity to meet as the church of Nelson and area will be Friday, Jan 24, 7pm at Nelson Covenant Church. We hope to see you there.

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: odb@odboffice.com

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

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