“Just as Christ” 

The word ‘submit’ literally means to ‘stand under.’ As God’s people, his church, we are called to ‘stand under’ Christ, who is the head. It is not so popular today to come under anyone else’s leadership, or to submit to anyone. But what kind of head is he? How does he rule over us? The incredible thing about Jesus ‘the head’ is that he made himself the servant of all. Mark 10:43-45 gives a picture of this upside-down kingdom and how it works, Jesus says, “...Whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant; and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be the slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”  If anyone wants to be the greatest or the first, they must be the servant, even the slave of all, and the astounding thing is Jesus did this for us! He became the slave of all! Even though he was the head, he came and stood under us, he “being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant… he humbled himself and became obedient to death, even death on a cross!” (Philippians 2:6-8) It doesn’t get any lower than that! He took all his legitimate Lordship and laid it aside. He stooped down into the dirt and filth of our world and lifted us up. Now that is the kind of head that I want to stand under! Who wouldn’t want to stand under a head like that, being subject to Christ?

So, in our relationships, be “just as Christ” - He is both the head that comes under and lifts up and the one who perfectly submitted to the Father’s will in everything. Imitate Christ, be like him, ‘mimic him’. Whether we are leading or being led, our attitude should be the same as Jesus. And in my relationship with him, as I look at these truths and how he loves us, love rises up within and I find myself longing to be under his leadership, because, what a leader he is!

“This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.” 1 John 3:16

“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” 1 John 3:1- Andrew Freeman

Growth Groups

Currently Growth Groups are underway, and all groups are full!

We will review this next week to see if any openings come up.

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.

Food Bank

Our Food Bank is in regular operation every Thursday from 9 to 11am!

We are always accepting donations of non-perishable food items, so feel free to drop items off that have been lingering in your cupboards.

Volunteers are needed Thursdays from 8:30 – 11:10am. If you are interested or would like more information please contact Tyler Bethune at odb@odboffice.com.

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