Forgiveness

 I don’t know if you have seen the movie “Unbroken”, it tells the incredible story of Louis Zamperini - Olympic runner, whose plane in WW2 was shot down, and he spent 47 days at sea on a life raft, the sole survivor. He was rescued only to be taken by the Japanese and put in a POW camp, and endured horrific treatment at the hands of some of the guards.

 He amazingly survived the war, but what the movie doesn’t tell is the aftermath. Yes he was liberated, but tormented by nightmares, anger, alcoholism and a definite plan to return to Japan and take revenge and kill one of the cruelest guards. This strain almost destroyed his marriage and his life.

 However, in 1949 at a Billy Graham crusade, Louis met Jesus and everything changed… God’s love filled his heart, the nightmares stopped, love displaced anger, his marriage was saved, he found true freedom, and he carried a message of forgiveness for the rest of his life, even forgiving those guards who tortured him.

 Louis met Jesus. He was reconciled to God. The truth is that he had been an enemy of God, but Jesus came to die in his place. 2 Corinthians 5 says, “All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself… and gave us the ministry of reconciliation…”

 All of us whether we realise it or not have been enemies of God… but through Jesus and receiving what he did, each one of us has the opportunity to be reconciled, to come into relationship and friendship with God, not based on anything we have done, but what he did for us. There is forgiveness and freedom, and he will help you to forgive others. BE RECONCILED!

 This Sunday we will be looking at the immense debt that we have been forgiven and the life of freedom that he has made available. We went from being enemies of God, to friends, and those who now carry this message of hope and forgiveness to the world. We have been forgiven, reconciled, brought into friendship and the hope that we have is tremendous.

Love to all,

Andrew

(pastor/team leader at Kootenay Christian Fellowship)

 

Tithes and Offerings for Cheerful Givers!

May God richly bless you, as 2 Corinthians 9:6-9 is a part of your life.

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.

 May Multi Church Gathering - Cancelled

The May gathering in Balfour has been cancelled.

 Potluck Lunch Sunday

This coming Sunday, May 31 will be our Potluck Lunch. Join us and bring your favourite dish to share.

 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.

 24 Hours of Prayer

Saturday, June 6 to Sunday, June 7 we are having 24 hours of Prayer at KCF.

Here is the google sign up link – please choose a slot https://pray.24-7prayer.com/signup/c12e8b. We will also have sign ups available at our Sunday gatherings.

 Evangelism Training

Evangelism Training @ The Lookout – Saturday, June 6, 10am to 1pm

All are welcome!

 Baptisms!

There will be baptisms at Lakeside Park, Sunday, June 28 immediately following our Sunday gathering.

If you are curious about baptism, please respond to this email or contact Andrew Freeman directly (250)231-6144 or andrew@kcfoffice.com. Plan to stay with us after for picnic in the park.

 KCF Annual General Meeting

KCF will hold it’s AGM on Wednesday, June 24, 7pm. We hope you are able to join us. Come and hear what God has done this past year and the plans we have for the upcoming one!

 Google Reviews for KCF!

Many of you who now attend KCF came because you Googled for a church and KCF was the first one to come up. Help to keep us on top of that list. Google Kootenay Christian Fellowship and drop a Review!

 Family Camp

This year Family Camp will be held at Kokanee Park Aug 21-23.

Watch for the Camp Brochure at the Info Table on Sunday!

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 (except June 2), 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. There will be a bin on site on Sundays during our gathering too!

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