And… here we are, welcome to the new year! 2026!  What will this year hold? What joys? What hardships? What breakthroughs and growth? What life?  What hopes and dreams do we have for this year?  Each year has such potential.

Maybe, we are also a little daunted by a new year and what lies ahead? How will we get through? How will we break through? How will we keep going? Maybe there are specific challenges that are on our minds.

As I was thinking about this, I couldn’t help but have the truth of Christmas ringing in my ear… Jesus - God to the rescue! The saving God, rescuing us out of all of our messes, the mess of things done to us, and the mess of the things we have done. He is constantly bringing his freedom as we turn to him. And then… Emmanuel - The with us God! His steady, faithful presence with us, never leaving us, always with us, present with us by the Holy Spirit. We are never alone! 

This is who we have with us to journey through this year… the God who rescues and saves and the one who is always there. There is so much hope for this year! We can let ourselves feel daunted by the year ahead, or walk each day holding onto these truths.

Whatever hopes and dreams we have this year… I believe God has some for us. He has a plan and a purpose to lead us forward, he has a purpose to increase his life in us, to increase his fruitfulness in our lives. He has a plan for his church to flourish and grow. So this Sunday, I want to answer the question, not so much, what are our hopes and dreams, but what are God’s? What is he hoping for in us? What is he looking for in us this year? And when we walk in that I promise you, whatever hard things come our way, whatever ups and downs, joy will abound.

Love to all,

Andrew

(pastor/team leader at Kootenay Christian Fellowship)

Tithes and Offerings

Those who are wanting to support our Church with offerings and consider final year end contributions (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.

The Lookout

The Lookout space for our vibrant children’s ministry is now being used! A big thank you to all who have contributed time and resources to make this happen.

There remains a need for financial support. You can help and leave a legacy for generations to come. Please consider financial donations of any amount. Please etransfer to office@kcfoffice.com or provide a cheque or cash at the office marked children. Thank you.

Celebrate Recovery

For anyone with Hurts, Hang ups or Habits.

A Christ-centered 12 Step Recovery Program

Are you ready to embark on a journey of real and lasting change?

Tuesdays, 7pm at the Lookout, 520 Falls Street.

Inquiries to Calvin – spring.10@hotmail.com

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 everywhere. https://youtu.be/BNJbNrIdQkY?si=I5Yip9tu08MoYKvf

Anne-Marie Rasmussen – Administrator