KGF Church

In the Face of Power and Evil

Luke 2:1-2; Revelation 12:1-6

Bahar al-Assad is gone. Trump is back. Trudeau is in trouble. 
Netanyahu. Putin. Milei. Zelensky. Rutu. Xi Jinping.
The world is ruled by powers that shift and change. Some cheer the transitions. Others rally to protect them.
The world seems like a hot mess! What is going on? Who is really in charge? 

We're less than a week away from Christmas Day when we Christians celebrate that in the days of Caesar Augustus, a baby was born and Herod lost his mind.
How can we understand the massive impact of the arrival of the Prince of Peace? Does his arrival still send shock waves or have we settled for Hollywood holiday sentimentality?
And, what on earth does Revelation 12 have to say about all this where we see a Dragon seeking to devour a child?

It's been an interesting year! Should be an interesting Sunday. 

Phil Wagler,
Interim Pastor

Christ is Here in our Suffering

The Book of Daniel

This Sunday, as we look at Daniel, we'll explore what it means to endure suffering, to hold on to hope, and to pray. We'll also discuss coming to the end of ourselves, Jesus power to save, and the work of the church to stand in solidarity with the suffering.

This Advent, as we reflect on joy, we face a sobering reality: sentimentality won't sustain us through the hardships of life. Drawing from the powerful stories in Daniel and the hope found in Jesus, we’ll explore how God meets us in our suffering—not from a distance, but in the midst of the fire and the lion’s den. Discover how Christ’s presence transforms our struggles into hope, and how we are called to live as his church, standing in solidarity with those in need. 

 

Together with you in Christ,
Levi Simpson
Director of Spiritual Care from Kelowna’s Gospel Mission

Christ is Here in the Common

Luke 1-2

At the start of Luke, we see God breaking into the ordinary—through the routines, relationships, and responsibilities of people like Zacharias and Elizabeth, Mary and Joseph, and the shepherds. Astonishingly, Jesus, the Son of God, entered the world not with domineering power, but in humility, as a baby, born into a common family for the common good of all.

Do we recognize Christ’s presence in our everyday lives? Do we wrestle with a tension between longing for clear signs of God’s work and the humble, common ways He often reveals Himself? 



Too often, we seek God in mountaintop moments but lose sight of Him in the mundane. Yet, could it be that our everyday faith, offered through the simple routines of life, is precisely where God works to accomplish His kingdom purposes… let's discuss this Sunday!


Devan Scollon

Student Ministries Director

Christ is Here

Have you seen the news lately and wondered, "Where is God?" Have you assessed your life and our community and wondered, "Where is God?" From Kelowna to Jerusalem the question can be asked, pondered, and prayed.  Advent is here. Four weeks of preparation for heaven's answer to the question, "Where is God?," if we slow down and listen, we might understand that God's response is, "Christ is here." What's happening in the land once called Judea is dominating today's headlines. Jerusalem and Bethlehem once wondered "Where is God?" and almost missed the message that Christ had arrived. This week, we begin advent with a special guest from Jerusalem, Dr. Salim Munayer. We'll explore how the message "Christ is here" is still the hope for the Holy Land and right here too.   💬 Questions for discussion: How does the message of hope and reconciliation in Christ give you hope and expectation for what Christ is doing here and now in your life and our world❓ What do you find most challenging about the way of peace that God has brought into the world through Jesus Christ in light of all the troubles and wars that exist❓ What are you being prompted to further pray for and understand about the war in Israel/Palestine, as well as our city and community❓ Phil Wagler, Interim Pastor

The Bread of Life

John 6

In John 6, Jesus performs an incredible miracle, multiplying loaves of bread to feed thousands, enough for everyone to be fully satisfied with leftovers to spare! The crowd was amazed by His ability to provide bread, but Jesus wanted to show them something far greater. “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” With these words, Jesus reveals the heart of the miracle: He is not just the giver of bread—He is the true Bread. Only He can satisfy the deepest hunger of our souls. Jesus invites us to partake in a life-changing feast: to delight in His presence, find our fulfillment in Him, and take our place at His table as followers, friends, and family. Are you hungry for something more?  Devan Scollon, Student Ministries Director

Unity, Disagreement, and Division

1 Cor 1:10-17

Martin Luther King said, "We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools". And while we all know that division is painful, and sad, and ought to be prevented, most of us don't know how to spot it before it's begun its path of destruction. And what does the bible say about how to live out the fact that sometimes we just don't agree? Surely Jesus doesn't expect us to just agree about everything! How does disagreement differ from division? And what does the way of unity look like anyway?    Pastor, Joel Lise

We Must Remember

James 1:1-12

This Monday, Remembrance Day, we will cherish the time to remember those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Words cannot express how blessed we are because of their commitment to peace. As much as we value peace, it’s impossible to live a life without trials and hardships. With trials come pain and wounds and times of loneliness and deep questions. Most of us would just like them to go away.

On Sunday, let’s come together to look at the book of James and see what it says about trials. God has a purpose for trials. It’s hard to believe that anything good could come from something we instinctively want to avoid. But “we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." I encourage you to join us on Sunday. God’s got you!

Steve Perry
Board Member

 

How Do We Grow Up?

Understanding the Way God Matures People Like Us Galatians 2:20

Have you looked at a picture of yourself as a child lately? Whether that photo is in high definition on a device in your hand or tucked away in a photo album in fading black and white, it's amazing to look at ourselves as we once were.  How did you manage to grow up? Who and what helped you through the scrapes of childhood, hiccups of puberty or, if you're far enough along, the crises of mid-life? And consider your spiritual growth: what has that been like? Who has helped - or hindered - you? And what about the celebrations and laments of growing up in fellowship with others in the life of a church family?  Today, we embark on a journey of discovering how God develops maturity in us. It's a glorious and bumpy adventure - come along for the ride!   Pastor Phil Wagler

Living as the Body, Bride, and Building of Christ

1 Corinthians 12:12-27

As we continue navigating this season of renovation, it’s important to return to the core of who we are as God’s people. This Sunday, we will explore what it means to live out our identity as the Church in three essential roles: the Body, the Bride, and the Building of Christ. 

Let us seek God’s guidance in becoming the Church He has called us to be, not shying away from change or difficulty but deeply engaging with where He is leading us!

 

Devan Scollon
Student Ministries Director

Foundations for Living in a Broken World

1 Peter 2:4-12

What do you do when life is not going as planned? Peter, in this letter to a suffering church, opens the door to help us understand what it means to find something permanent when life may be falling apart all around you. He points this church to the foundation of Jesus and then to their calling as God’s chosen people. Even in the midst of the hardships, Peter gently encourages them with the purpose of living as witnesses of God’s grace in hard times. Finally, he encourages them to examine their inner life and live an outward life that brings glory to God.

My prayer as we both prepare for this coming Sunday, is for God’s Spirit to guide and lead us through the hard times for His glory and our good.

 

Reg Toews,
BCMB Executive Director