Friday, September 29th, 2017

When we speak our words contain power and we release that power into the world around us.  Proverbs 18:21 "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit."  The trouble is it doesn't say that 'life and life' are in the power of the tongue but it declares that death and life are in the power of our tongue.  We have the ability to choose what words we will speak but once we speak, our words have the power to fulfill their assignment.  Isaiah 55:11 "So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it."  Life words will bring light and light has the power to dispel the darkness.  Death words will bring darkness and darkness is the realm where our enemy works.  Our assignment and prayer for today Psalm 141:3 "Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips.  Hebrews 13:15 "Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name."   My confidence in you is high to speak wisely and have a blessed day.

This Sunday is Family Sunday and the Holy Spirit has been using this event to draw many people to the Kingdom of God.  Please invite a friend and bring some food as we start at 10:15 with Food and Fellowship followed by the morning service.  We provide name tags for everyone to help us all get to know each other better.  Thank you for being a part of our growing church.  Our last Family Sunday we had around 270 people in the service and I have been praying that we will soon reach 300.   

Continue to pray for all those in need, looking forward to seeing you soon, lots of love Pastor Kevin and Alice

Friday, September 15th, 2017

The Lord often reveals things to us that are a long way off in our future.  What He expects from us has never changed, it's to faithfully follow His direction to arrive at the His Divine destination.  We seldom ever reach anything great with one giant leap of faith but it's rather the continual smaller steps of a righteous person that are ordered of the Lord.   It's the love, joy, and peace in our heart today that work to lead us into a greater place of blessing tomorrow.  We learn to come together as a people, who willingly walk together as a family, who learn how to keep together to receive protection from our enemies, and continue to work together to reach divine success.  God has designed the journey in such a way that you can't make it alone.  Someone may rub you the wrong way but together the Lord will lead us all in the right direction.  I have seen many things that the Lord put in my future come to pass and it has always been connected to who I am connected to.  Last Sunday a young lady came to me after the service and said that she had accepted Jesus as her Savior and Lord.  I said, 'welcome to the great and glorious Family of God.'  I thank God for all of you and my confidence is high that your blessed days and your best days are forever unfolding in your future. 

Saturday evening there's Youth 7-9

This Sunday I will be sharing, 'Acts Of Your Age.'  We often tell people to act their age not knowing that your natural age may have very little to do with how mature you act.  God is love and love is the key that opens the door to reveal our level of maturity.

Next Sunday Alice and I will be away.  I am the Atlantic Canada director for the fellowship of churches that our church connects with across Canada. (CFCM)  It is this group that will be hosting this leadership event in St. John's Newfoundland.

The following Sunday will bring us into Oct. 1st and that's Family Sunday.  Invite someone now to join you then.  Also in Oct. we are planning another evening of Worship.  This event will be to open to the public and will be professionally recorded to offer people original music that's been given to our Worship Team through the Holy Spirit.  To God be the glory great things He has done.        

Continue to pray for all those in need.  Looking forward to seeing you soon, lots of love Pastor Kevin and Alice 

Friday, September 1st, 2017

I have always tried to see the church as a family.  What a healthy church should look like is what you would see in a healthy home.  Early this morning as I was praying I thought about us having unity among us, in order to learn to work in harmony together, that we might create a sound within us, that flows out from among us, that would reach Heaven and change earth.  If we live outside the room of unity, then we are outside the reach of personal inward change.  Without the willingness to change us to fit in with those that are around us there will never be the unity that we seek, to create the harmony that we need, to gain the results that we long for.  My confidence in you is high that we are in the process of seeing great things happen at our Church and in all the churches that proclaim Jesus as Lord.  Psalm 133:1&4 "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! ....For there the Lord commanded the blessing— Life forevermore."  And in that place of unity among the people, the Lord commanded the blessing.  We are learning how to become that place.

We have with us this weekend the musical family, "Double Portion."  They will be doing a concert in Glace Bay at Bethel Family Church Saturday @7 and will be joining with us Sunday morning. 

This for us is our Family Sunday.  We start at 10:15 with food and fellowship followed by the morning service.  Bring food and friends and I will be sharing a word, "Action Calls For Reaction."  When others treat you badly they may not be the source of your problems.  Let's go deeper together that we might be healed by the power of the Lord Jesus

Continue to pray for all those in need.  Looking forward to seeing you soon, lots of love, Pastor Kevin and Alice     

Friday, September 8th, 2017

God made us as a three part being.  One part is the outer shell that we call the body, the inner part is called our soul, (our mind, will, and emotions) and the third part is our spirit.  God has put each person in charge over all three parts of who they are.  We are to look after our body, to renew our mind, and to follow our spirit.  When God speaks to us He considered all three parts of who we are and thus when He speaks, He speaks to the whole person.  When we speak to others we can make the mistake of only addressing one area of who they are because that area has received our attention.  Wisdom from God would be to follow His example and look deeper, look beyond the surface of the current problem that has captured our attention and consider the whole person.  How are you doing today... physically, mentally, and spiritually?  When you look at others the way God sees you, you'll be able to speak to others the way God speaks to you.  My confidence in you is high.

This Saturday, tomorrow evening 7-9 at the school (our church) the Youth are invited for an evening of fun and fellowships and making friends.  

Sunday morning I'll be sharing, 'Why Me Lord?'  Why do we go through things that conflict with our faith?  That little voice in our mind that accuses us, 'I thought you were a Christian?' 

It's now September and a lot of our church programs are starting up.  Join in where you can and go deeper in the things of the Lord.  Some people have asked about being Baptised, please let Pastor Bruce know if you are wanting to do that.  Also if you have recently renewed your faith and have accepted Jesus and would like to learn more, there will be New Life classes offered. 

Continue to pray for all those in need, lots of love, looking forward to seeing you soon, Pastor Kevin and Alice.       

Friday, August 25th, 2017

A pain is said to be anything that causes us upset, agony, turmoil, irritation, discomfort, misery, hurt, strain, or torment.  In life when we have a pain we should pray and believe God for healing.  When pain persist we can also see a doctor and hope for a cure.  If a pain is caused by something we're doing then we will avoid doing it.  What happens when the pain is caused by a person or a person is the source of your pain?  Well, if the person is a pain we will avoid being around them.  The key to having friends is learning how to handle the pain that's around you without becoming the pain yourself.  In marriage if people are avoiding each other, someone is seen as the source of pain.  As Christians we need to learn how to have on the inside an abundance of love, joy, and peace if we are going to be the source of those things to others.  Isaiah 58:8 "Then your light shall break forth like the morning, your healing shall spring forth speedily, and your righteousness shall go before you; The glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard."  My confidence in you is high that you are closer now than ever before to receiving His abundant blessing.

This Sunday we are having a baby dedication and we will be also having special prayer for the sick.  I'll be sharing, "Your Path Reveals Your Heart."  Jesus said, 'follow Me.'  Where I see you and when I see you reveals to me the condition of your heart.   

Next Sunday is Family Sunday with special music, food, fellowship, and word.  So bring some food and invite some friends and let's celebrate together our love for Jesus.

Continue to pray for those in need, looking forward to seeing you soon, lots of love, Pastor Kevin and Alice Have a super day in the Lord.   

Friday, August 18th, 2017

What did you dream last night?  God can give you a dream in the night season that gives you direction during the day.  Like the wise men that came to see baby Jesus.  Matthew 2:12 "And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route."  God could have sent an Angel to tell them or just another person to warn them but He spoke to them in a dream.  Joseph, the boy with the coat of many colours spent his entire life, living the dream.  We have been created by God and He gave us the ability to dream.  In both an Old Testament and a New Testament this doorway was used by God to speak to us.  God uses many ways to bring us His love and grace and I pray for you that the Lord speaks to you today.  My Confidence is high for you to walk in the favor of the Lord.

Today our Youth are heading for their Youth Weekend at the Rock Church.  Pray for them to all receive a touch from Heaven.

This Sunday morning I'll be sharing the Word of the Lord with you.  Come expecting and bring a friend.

We are 2 weeks away from Family Sunday Sept 3rd and we are planning to have special guest in music, 'Double Portion.'

Continue to pray for all those in need, looking forward to seeing you soon, lots of love Pastor Kevin and Alice

 

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Friday, August 11th, 2017

Psalm 119:14 "I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, as much as in all riches."  There is nothing wrong with having riches and enjoying the good things that this world can provide.  The Psalmist is saying that his rejoicing over the personal internal goodness of God is equal to having great provision around him.  We shouldn't need to receive a new house or drive a new car to rejoice when we remember what the Lord has done for us.  My testimony is one of being greatly lost and then wonderfully found, totally blind but now I can marvellously see.  I was dead in my sins but now am alive, praise the Lord!  I declare that it's no longer I that lives but Christ lives in me. 

When we forget our profound testimony we may need another reason to rejoice but when we remember what the Lord has done for us we need no other reason to rejoice.  Confidence in you is high that you will go into today will a smile on your face and a song in your heart for what the Lord has done for you.  (And yes amen....the Lord has not forgotten His promise towards you.)

There will be a bonfire tonight for the youth, 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Mark and Amy’s home ( 171 Curry street, Howie Centre ).

cbfellowship_youth call or text Amy @ 565-2212

Also if you are attending Youth Shiloh weekend, please send Amy an email to confirm your spot in a vehicle and a place to stay.

Hope to see you tonight !!

This Sunday morning I will be sharing, 'Life Storms.'  Storms are a part of life and the Lord gives us promises to help us rise above them.  Would you like to rise above?

We are moving on through summer and soon it will be time for Family Sunday.  It's Sept. 3rd so start thinking about what you plan to bring and who will plan to invite.  I thank the Lord for His presence in the church and the wonderful people that come together each Sunday to worship Him.

Continue to pray for all those in need.  Looking forward to seeing you soon, lots of love, Pastor Kevin and Alice