Do you ever feel powerless? Powerlessness can come at different times. Like that feeling when you are sitting behind the wheel of your car and the blue flashing lights are behind you.  You look in the mirror and there is the slow walk of the man in blue to your driver’s window, and you know it is going to cost you, and there is nothing you can do about it.  Powerless.  Or when your best friend is in the hospital and so you phone for information and the voice at the other end says, sorry, I can’t tell you anything.  It is confidential.  Powerless.  Your teenager goes wild despite your best efforts. Powerless.  Sears files for bankruptcy and your pension fund disappears. Powerless.  There is a memo that layoffs are imminent.  The company you have given 18 years of your life to is restructuring and you’re the odd man out.  Powerless.  Or maybe you are homeless and everyone tells you to get a job, but no one will hire you.  Powerless.

For some, that powerlessness feeling can be stimulated simply by looking at that mountain of laundry, pile of dirty dishes, or spouse that won’t change.  It could be one’s health, one’s financial situation, or even family dynamics causing you to feel completely and utterly powerless. The point I am making is that all of us have and will feel powerless when the right circumstances and conditions are put upon us. There is no worse feeling than being powerless, to be stymied, to be without hope and recourse. This is the reality many experience. To cope with this awful condition, many resort to harmful practices like self-medication, isolation, pursuit of wealth, bullying, and even self-deception. (Self-deception, is the practice of thinking more highly of yourself than you ought.)  There is a better way.

Jesus instructed the disciples that they would receive POWER (emphasis is mine) when the Holy Spirit comes upon them. (Acts 1:8) This word, power is dynamis from which we get the word dynamite from.  Holy Spirit is as powerful as dynamite, meaning that no matter what is happening in your life, there is a power available greater than the situation you are facing. Holy Spirit will not always remove you from the situation that would render you powerless, but Holy Spirit will always give you the power and strength to overcome.  This gives me hope and confidence.  Powerlessness can paralyze, but Holy Spirit can energize you, engage you, and empower you to overcome. We miss a lot simply because we don’t allow the Holy Spirit to come upon us.  To fill us with His power.

This Sunday I will share the difference between the Holy Spirit being in us as a result of salvation. This is awesome, knowing God is always with us. But there is another aspect to the Holy Spirit. He wants to come upon us as well, with power. God intended us to be little dynamos here on the earth; fighting for justice, our environment, and advancing the Kingdom of God.

KCF Membership Classes

If you consider KCF your church home and are not a Member yet, this would be a good opportunity for you to find out more about KCF church and establish your roots. If you are interested in church membership, please contact the office.

The next round of membership classes will be held over 4 Sundays at 1pm: This coming Sunday, Oct 29, Nov 12, Nov 19 and Nov 26.  Soup and a bun will be provided.

Haiti Arise

KCF is actively involved with supporting Haiti Arise.  Please keep them in prayer as this is active hurricane season for them. To find out more about Haiti Arise, click on the link. http://www.haitiarise.org/

S.H.A.R.E. Nelson

S.H.A.R.E. is accepting and receiving donations and new items are being put out for sale every day.  Come down and support the poor.  If you would like to volunteer at S.H.A.R.E. we currently have great ministry opportunities.  Call the store at 250.352.1222 or stop by the store to inquire.  Click on this link to check out S.H.A.R.E.’s new video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aZX9v7gxdM

Calendar of Events

• Church Membership Classes, KCF, 1pm on Oct 29, Nov 12, Nov 19 and Nov 26
• Set Clocks back 1 hour on Saturday night, Nov 4th
• Bright Lights, Club for Kids Tuesdays at KCF, 3:30 – 5pm, Contact Doreen Reimer for details – 250.354.2077.
• Junior Teens, Ages 11-16.  Meet at KCF, Fridays from 4 – 5:30pm.  No cost.

Visit our website at http://www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com for all the news, sermons, and places to donate.

Looking forward to seeing you this Sunday.

Pastor Jim

 

October 26, 2017