KGF Church

In the name of peace, Jesus refused to be a peacekeeper.  Instead, he came to make peace in every aspect of our world and our lives through his death on the cross. Jesus did not say to us, “Blessed are the peacekeepers.”  Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” As good news people, how do we move from just ‘keeping the peace to courageously disrupting the brokenness of our world with the consuming shalom peace that Jesus modelled for us?

An engaging conversation with Pastor Philip Whealy, Sandy Campbell, and Deric Koop about sharing our faith with grace, starting conversations about Jesus, and understanding the cultural realities of those we want to reach.

In the name of peace, Jesus refused to be a peacekeeper.  Instead, he came to make peace in every aspect of our world and our lives through his death on the cross. Jesus did not say to us, “Blessed are the peacekeepers.”  Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” As good news people, how do we move from just ‘keeping the peace to courageously disrupting the brokenness of our world with the consuming shalom peace that Jesus modelled for us?

Did you offer your voice by voting in the municipal and provincial elections? Do you have friends or relatives who debated the ten questions of Alberta's referendum?

Phil Wagler | Global Liaison, The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada

Luke 18:9-14

It has been said, “It is not so much what you say but how you say it.” The journey Jesus’ calls us to is good news. The church as people stumbling forward together on this quest is good news. The struggling, messed up, those hurting and in pain flocked to Jesus because He was good news and in many cases their only hope. But many do not see or hear the church as good news. Why? Maybe one of the reasons is our spiritual posture. Let’s together remind ourselves what the posture of a good news pilgrim looks like.

Gary Swabey

Campus Pastor for Freedoms Door

Do you ever wonder, "will anyone listen to the message?"  Maybe because you think they have it all and don't need God, or it's too exclusive, or the message is unlikely to take root in this person or that place because of spiritual darkness, competing beliefs, or devotion to other gods.  I don't think you're alone.  Interestingly, Jesus took His disciples on a road trip to a centre of pagan worship and spiritual oppression, and right there He asked them, “Who do you say I am?”  Their response would speak volumes...as ours as well.  For at the heart of being a Good News People is our confession that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the living God.  And that confession shapes our mission: to make disciples in all places, even places where darkness seems to reign, even at the gates of Hades—and among all people, even those who serve and worship other gods.  So it's probably normal to ask "will anyone listen to the message" but Jesus' response should encourage and challenge His followers to press on!  Jesus is building His church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it!

At Thanksgiving, we tend to count our blessings...family, health, provision, friendships, homes, and the many good material things before us.  This is appropriate and right but there's so much more!  Ephesians 1:1–14 invites us to look beyond even these wonderful gifts to blessings that are infinitely greater and eternal.  In Christ, we have been chosen, adopted, redeemed, forgiven, given an inheritance, and sealed with the Holy Spirit.  These blessings cannot be taken away by changing circumstances, declining health, financial uncertainty, or the loss of earthly possessions.  The good news of the gospel is that God has blessed us with far more than what we can see or hold in our hands.  In Christ He has given us Himself, a new identity, a secure future, and every spiritual blessing in Christ.  This Thanksgiving, let’s not only count what God has given us, but celebrate what He has given us in Christ and share it with others.  

John 3:1-5

What does it really mean to confess Jesus as Lord—not simply with our lips, but with our whole lives?

Acts 1:8

Have you ever spent enough time around someone that you started picking up their mannerisms, their phrases, or even the way they saw things? How does that happen? The people and places that fill our lives are shaping the kind of people we become.

At Pentecost, the Spirit comes upon God’s people with the imagery of God’s presence filling a house. Throughout the New Testament, God’s people are described as the dwelling place of His Spirit, being formed together around Jesus. As we live by the Spirit, we are being shaped into a people who not only carry the good news of Jesus, but begin to embody it.

Pastor Devan

Luke 15:1-32

Have you ever lost something of great value? What did you feel and what did you do? My guess is you did something! You searched...and looked under things...and retraced your steps...and possibly even panicked at points! In Luke 15, Jesus shares three stories about things that are lost and the relentless pursuit to find them. A lost sheep, a lost coin, and ultimately, two lost sons reveal something profound about the heart of God, that He is a Father who searches, pursues, welcomes, restores, and celebrates when the lost are found. It's one thing to know that our heavenly Father is like this, but it's entirely another thing to share His heart. Do we value what He values? Do we pursue the people He pursues? Do we celebrate when those who are far from God come home?

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As we dig into the mission Jesus left for us in making disciples, it begins by sharing the Father's heart. I look forward to seeing you Sunday!

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Pastor Rob Dyck