Sometimes in life, one just requires a miracle. A divine intervention. A celestial interference. A spiritual manifestation. A supernatural phenomenon to occur. Life is like that. We think we have it all under control and then we get a curve ball. Something right out in left field hits us and we are left standing there thinking, ‘I didn’t see that coming’! Whether you are an eternal optimist (or not), unexpected potentially life changing things happen to all of us. It is at that moment one needs a different type of faith; let’s call it “mountain moving” faith.  I have been writing about faith now for a few weeks. However, the faith I am referring to here is different. It is a special infusion of confidence. Like an unction from heaven pouring itself into one’s spirit which has power to create and produce a miracle. This is more than having a positive attitude, although that will help. It is a step above the type of faith one has for salvation. This mountain moving faith, is an infusion of God into an untenable, potentially crushing, life devastating situation that comes uninvited into our life.

I want to shout Hallelujah!! God is a God of miracles. This gives us such confidence that while life can be overwhelming at times, we have a God that laughs at our troubles and reminds us “Be of good cheer, I have overcome” (John 16:33). God laughs not because he is insensitive or callous, he laughs because for God it is no problem to do a miracle. Are you in trouble? Need a miracle? Feeling alone? Be of good cheer, there is a miracle working God in Heaven that is able and absolutely willing to come and work a miracle on your behalf.

This coming Sunday, I will be sharing on mountain moving faith. The message will inspire, encourage, and strengthen us in our inner being. We will learn how to open our hearts to the miracle working power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Growth Groups

For those that are interested in following along with the sermon study, but are not able to come out to Growth Groups on Thursday evenings, we invite you to visit our website and click on the Growth Group tab.  There you will find the study questions.  Sermons are also posted under the Sermons Tab by Wed mornings each week. Here are the direct links for your convenience.

http://www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com/dat/images/2018-01/living-faith---faith-and-presumption.pdf

http://www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com/dat/?w=kcf-sermons

People from the KCF congregation are meeting on Thursday evenings for Growth Groups to grow deeper with God and each other.  These groups are now full and will run until March 15^th. 

The next group start-up will be April 5^th.    

If you are interested in joining or have questions, just contact the office.

International Dinner

KCF is partnering with Rotary to host the International Dinner which will be held Thursday, Feb 8, 5:30pm at Mary Hall, Selkirk College.  They money raised will go towards a teacher at Haiti Arise and towards food security in Nelson, including Our Daily Bread and Polio Eradication. 

Tickets are available at the KCF office.  $50 per ticket (includes 20 dollar tax receipt).

KCF will be contributing a Pasta Basket to be auctioned off at the dinner.  We are welcoming quality items – all things Pasta and pasta related to be put in this awesome basket.  Items can be dropped off at the KCF office.

Share Housing Initiative Society

This coming Monday, Feb 5 at the 7pm City Council meeting, the subdivision request is being put forward at Nelson City Hall.  We welcome you to come out and show your support at this meeting.

All are also invited to attend the First Annual General Meeting of the Share Housing Initiative Society, on Tuesday, February 13^th, 7pm at KCF.

Our Daily Bread

Most days at ODB, quality donated fresh vegetables and fruit as well as bread etc. is available to take home for free. Firstly, we welcome you to come and select from this abundance of food. Secondly, people often require plastic bags to take this food home in, and so we have an ongoing need for plastic bags.  If you have extra plastic bags that are overflowing in your closet or cupboard, please keep ODB in mind and drop them off anytime during our open hours or on Sunday mornings.

S.H.A.R.E. Nelson

Want to know how to get a good deal on some great items? Follow the S.H.A.R.E. Nelson Facebook page and don’t miss out on any sales.

S.H.A.R.E. is accepting and receiving donations and new items are being put out for sale every day. 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 video! Check out FB https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aZX9v7gxdM

Calendar of Events

• International Dinner, Thursday, Feb 8, 5:30pm at Mary Hall, Selkirk College - Tickets at KCF office.
• SHARE Housing Initiative First Annual General Meeting, Tuesday, Feb 13, 7pm at KCF.
• KCF Annual General Meeting, Sunday, April 15, 1pm at KCF
• Growth Groups, Thursday at 6:45 – 8:30pm, registration required.
• Bright Lights for Kids K to Grade 4, Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5pm at KCF.
• Junior Youth for ages 11 – 15.  Fridays, 4pm – 5:30pm at KCF. 

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

Pastor Jim