No words…

 Writer’s block! Here I am again… Sunday’s coming and Easter approaches. I feel like I’ve got nothing! I mean what do you say about the greatest event in history? Where do you start? How can I explain something of this magnitude, with words? Thoughts come to mind and then I pause, I read the story again… Nothing! How do you write about something like this, how do you speak about it without it sounding common or trite… how can I ever do it justice? 

 God in flesh appearing, living, breathing, one of us, yet different… perfect. Growing up, subject to his parents, learning, growing, yielded. Calling men and women to follow. Doing miracles and wonders, speaking wisdom like the earth had never heard from one of its own before. Love that made the ground shake. Loving, caring, weeping, laughing, gentle and humble yet powerful and strong, with authority, the people marveled. Hated, hunted, despised and plotted against. Seized, manhandled, arrested, led away, spat upon, whipped and beaten. Stand with me there a while, pause, think, breathe…. Selah.

 Creator made to bleed by those created, yet loving through the pain. Cursed by those under the curse and yet making himself a curse for us. Nailed and hung and gasping, all looking on and him exposed. Mocking insults flung like stones, shot like arrows from a quiver, piercing, tormenting, and yet in return “Father forgive them”. Darkness in day, the light of the world in blackness. Utterly alone, forsaken, rejected and yet he did not turn, he did not hesitate, but handed himself over Spirit to Spirit.

 Dying… silence… Thunder, tearing, breaking, quaking, ripping, shaking. History on hinges turning. The payment given, the work completed, the barrier removed, the way made open, death put to death, sin defeated. The once and for all sacrifice given, the payment paid in full. The Lamb lies slain. The sorrow overwhelming. Stillness… night then day then night again. Heavy silence, mourning, weeping, hurting, haunting. Stand with me there a while, look, see, feel … Selah 

 But then the dawn of all dawns, the earth shakes, the tomb bursts open, death defeated the table turned, the rising, the rising, the rising. Trumpets sounding, heaven roaring, water flowing, ever flowing. The open door, the lost returning, family restored, children born, the family growing, nothing can hold back the tidal wave, salvation. Forgiveness like a river to the nations, healing to the broken heart, the dead are raised to life eternal, the mandate for humanity back on track and the pace increasing. Healing to the sick and light in the darkness. God dwells with man and man with God, the earth filling with glory. 

 How can I express this in words? I never fully can…No man or woman or child or angel. The power is not in the words, but in the one who paid it all. It is finished, he has done it, he has risen, and he lives forevermore! 

 Stand with me there a while, come, receive, rejoice, behold… Selah

 Love to all,

Andrew

(pastor/team leader at Kootenay Christian Fellowship)

Creator made to bleed by those created, yet loving through the pain. Cursed by those under the curse and yet making himself a curse for us. Nailed and hung and gasping, all looking on and him exposed. Mocking insults flung like stones, shot like arrows from a quiver, piercing, tormenting, and yet in return “Father forgive them”. Darkness in day, the light of the world in blackness. Utterly alone, forsaken, rejected and yet he did not turn, he did not hesitate, but handed himself over Spirit to Spirit.

 Dying… silence… Thunder, tearing, breaking, quaking, ripping, shaking. History on hinges turning. The payment given, the work completed, the barrier removed, the way made open, death put to death, sin defeated. The once and for all sacrifice given, the payment paid in full. The Lamb lies slain. The sorrow overwhelming. Stillness… night then day then night again. Heavy silence, mourning, weeping, hurting, haunting. Stand with me there a while, look, see, feel … Selah 

 But then the dawn of all dawns, the earth shakes, the tomb bursts open, death defeated the table turned, the rising, the rising, the rising. Trumpets sounding, heaven roaring, water flowing, ever flowing. The open door, the lost returning, family restored, children born, the family growing, nothing can hold back the tidal wave, salvation. Forgiveness like a river to the nations, healing to the broken heart, the dead are raised to life eternal, the mandate for humanity back on track and the pace increasing. Healing to the sick and light in the darkness. God dwells with man and man with God, the earth filling with glory. 

 How can I express this in words? I never fully can…No man or woman or child or angel. The power is not in the words, but in the one who paid it all. It is finished, he has done it, he has risen, and he lives forevermore! 

 Stand with me there a while, come, receive, rejoice, behold… Selah

 Love to all,

Andrew

(pastor/team leader at Kootenay Christian Fellowship)

Resurrection Sunday

Join us and consider inviting friends and family this Sunday, April 5, 9:45am for a delicious Pancake and Sausage Breakfast. Afterwards, we will have a celebratory Sunday gathering, including a Baptism!

 Baptism

There will be a baptism as part of this Sunday’s gathering! All are invited to come witness and share in this momentous and joyous time.

 Sunday School

Children will be invited up for kid’s church just before the sermon begins.

 Honouring Jim and Doreen Reimer – Retirement Celebration

On Sunday, April 12 after the church celebration is complete, you are invited to join us for cake as we honour Jim and Doreen Reimer and their legacy of KCF and more in the community.

On this Sunday, we also welcome Pastor Rawlin Falk who is one of KCF’s Executive Elders who will be our Guest Speaker for the Sunday message.

 Share Housing Initiative Annual General Meeting

Share Housing Initiative will be holding it’s AGM on Monday, May 11, 7pm at KCF.

All are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Only members can vote. If you are interested in being a member of this society, please email lindadfox@outlook.com prior to Monday, April 13,2026.

 Empowered to Witness Training Conference – Salt and Light

May 13 to 16 (Wed to Sat), Vancouver, BC

Registration Required.

 Family Camp

This year Family Camp will be held at Kokanee Park Aug 21-23.
Save the dates!

 Tithes and Offerings

For those who are wanting to support our Church with offerings, 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 is still 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