It’s in the cloud!

 The people of God were cloud dependent! Not for digital storage space : ) (I’m such a funny guy!! Sorry!) but for everything else! Talking about the tent of meeting Moses says, “So it was always: the cloud covered it by day and the appearance of fire by night. And whenever the cloud lifted from over the tent, after that the people of Israel set out, and in the place where the cloud settled down, there the people of Israel camped.” (Numbers 9:16-17)

 The cloud was synonymous with the glory and presence of God. It was their protection, their guidance system, their place of prayer, intimacy and worship.

 This ‘cloud-led’ living speaks of a total dependence on the presence of God. They never knew how long it would be, months, days or sometimes just overnight. Total reliance. This kept them ready, obedient, expectant, and watchful. It kept them hope filled, because they were never without his presence, it marked every day of their lives.  Wherever the cloud went, they went, wherever the cloud rested they rested.

 Over and over they were led by the presence of God, and they were fed by the presence of God. He led them as they journeyed and as they rested the tent of meeting was open for business at all times. In Exodus 33:11 it says, “when Moses turned again into the camp, his assistant Joshua… a young man, would not depart from the tent.” Some would keep their distance, but for Joshua the presence of God was more than just direction, but was his longing, like the psalmist who said, “As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God? My soul thirst for God, for the living God…” (Psalm 42:1-2)

 He is not just our direction, but our daily sustenance - we can’t live without him! He is our protection, our direction, and he himself is our life.  He invites us to not just receive his benefits but to receive him himself. Jesus said… “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35)

 I want to be where the presence of God is leading and wherever he abides is where I want to stay. I want to be reliant, ready, obedient, expectant and watchful and follow where he leads. There is such life in this way of living, let’s go after the cloud!

 Love to all,

Andrew

(pastor/team leader at Kootenay Christian Fellowship)

Tonight! Jim Reimer Retirement Dinner

All seats are reserved now so no drop ins available. For those who reserved a seat the dinner is this evening (Friday, April 10 at the Prestige Lakeside, Doors open at 6pm and we will begin at 6:30pm. No ticket is required. See you there!

 Honouring Jim and Doreen Reimer – Retirement Celebration

This 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