KGF Church

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

Church

Ephesians 4: 1 - 16

One of the brilliant gifts of where we meet each Sunday is its visibility from one of the main roads in Kelowna. Each week I drive past the church a handful of times on my way about town for meetings, errands, and appointments. Yet we know that on a Monday as we drive past Gordon and Casorso we aren't passing by the Church (note the capital "C"), only a (mostly) empty building where a few staff work in the office. 

The Church isn't a building, we don't need the walls to be the Church. After all, Jesus did not say to Peter "On this rock I will build my building". A building is just a meeting place for God's "Ekklesia" - gathering, congregation, community, assembly - and that's you and me. 

So WE are the Church. What does that mean? How are we supposed to live? Ephesians 4 has a lot to say about that, read it before you come on Sunday and we'll unpack it together.

Pastor Joel Lise

 

Seek the Lord and We Will Find Him

In light of this new season at KGF, I believe God is inviting us to do one thing: Seek Him. 

As a church, we are called to seek the Lord with all our hearts, trusting that when we do, He will guide us forward. This Sunday, we'll explore what it means to seek God together and how He reveals Himself to those who diligently pursue Him. Let’s not miss the opportunity to witness His work in our midst. 

 

Devan Scollon
Student Ministries Director 

Being Family: What It Means

Jesus called God the Father, “Abba”, which means “daddy”. We will explore what this means for His church and how we are called to walk with one another.

Phil Wagler at PRN 

Who is Jesus? | God's Kingdom IS Growing

Mark 4:26-29

Can you think back to spring when the soil was turned, seeds were planted and all felt fresh?  How about those warm summer months when gardens and orchards grew and needed tending and watering to survive? And now, how’s the harvest emerging? As we look around our area we see apples hanging and Thanksgiving for all we have just around the corner. 

There is a rhythm to the year and we have a role to play. And yet at the same time, our part is really quite small. We are a participant in something greater. The faithful flow of seasons finds us emerging from summer into another reality and invites us to consider that the Kingdom of God is also something growing in the Creator’s own way. We are a participant in something greater. 

This week we consider God’s faithful tending to his Kingdom from the past and present, from the global to the local, and consider the ways we have been invited to participate over the last few months in something greater. Might we find new confidence and expectation to trust the Lord for what lies ahead?

Guest Speaker: Phil Wagler
Global Director at Peace and Reconciliation Network