Imagine 

 John Lennon wrote the famous song ‘Imagine’. I once looked after an old atheist man who would weep at this song, it was his manifesto as it were that he had lived from - a world without God, without a heaven and hell… and yet it falls so far short of what God had in mind for his world. 

 So, let’s begin again… Imagine a world where there was no violence; no murder; no hatred; where no one stole or cheated; where people lived in right relationship with one another, with honor and respect; where no one acted out of jealousy and selfishness; where there was no broken relationships and families stayed together; where people knew and loved God, and were faithful to him with all their hearts… This would literally be heaven on earth! This would be life at its best! This would be what was always in the heart of God.

This kind of life is what God intended from the beginning! It is not God who has removed joy from the world and brought brokenness in so many places, but it is the heart of man. God’s purpose was for life and freedom at its fullest. But the heart of man turned its own way, it is desperately sick. Romans 3 says that “there is no one who is righteous, no, not one”. Jeremiah 17:9 says “the heart is deceitful above all things and desperately sick; who can understand it? “No one is right with God. What a desperate situation.

 But God has made a way, God has broken into our hopelessness. Romans 3 goes on to say, “But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. “

 The incredible truth about God is that although we were never faithful to him, he has always been faithful to us. And he has made a way, that we cannot only receive his faithfulness to us, but that we can be carriers of that same faithfulness in our relationship with others. If we will walk with him, he will help us to walk like him.

 This covenant faithfulness is who he is and what he has enabled and purposed us to reflect to one another. His heart is for relationships to be full of life and peace and joy, and through Jesus this is possible.

 This Sunday, we will see how there is life and freedom in him and a way to walk that brings his kingdom on earth. Imagine, AND walk it out! 

 Love to all and see you soon, 

Andrew

(pastor/team leader at Kootenay Christian Fellowship)

 Into the Harvest – With Jesus and Sent Out!

Landon Zabolotniuk and Robin Konjur will be here with a group of young people (ages 16-25 apx. Landon will preach on Sunday, Nov 15. Details for the weekend to be determined soon – watch for more on this weekend!

 Open Mic

KCF will host another Open Mic Night on Friday, Nov 20. All are welcome!

 Baptisms

We will be having baptisms on Sunday, January 24^th. If you are interested in baptism or have questions, just reply to this email or inquire directly with Andrew Freeman.

 Celebrate Recovery – New time

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, 6pm at the Lookout, 520 Falls Street.

Inquiries to Calvin – spring.10@hotmail.com

 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.

 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.

 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