In our passage this week, Jesus gives us this new command, “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:34-35) This call to love comes between two stories of heartbreaking breaking betrayal. In the Upper Room, Jesus reveals to his disciples that Judas, his once friend, will betray him, but no one seems to understand what he is talking about. Peter promises his undying loyalty, but Jesus predicts that Peter, his follower, will disown him three times. Jesus knows what it is to be betrayed, but he walks in forgiveness and love. Full of the love of his Father, he will demonstrate his unconditional love for us, by giving his life, a sacrifice that covers every sin. Jesus calls us to lives of radical love. What would it look like for us to love each other just as Jesus has loved us?

Rachelle Freeman

The WELL – Wednesdays 7-9pm @ KCF

As we move into transition, it is important to seek God for his guidance, blessing and favour. We are creating this opportunity to gather initially as a large group for some worship, a devotional time and then corporate praying together, then we will break into small groups for personal sharing and study. This gathering is specific for KCF attenders, and the study will be based on the previous Sunday’s message.

Wednesdays 7-9pm @ KCF

Summer Retreat 2025!

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 adventure and chilling out - consider booking a week at The Harbour at Riondel for a vacation this year.

Aug 18 – 22. 

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

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