At times thankless

In any community you have people who come and go. Some people stay around long enough to get whatever it is they need and leave, others just find that the intimacy of community is too threatening. Some do not understand the effort to live transparently as we struggle to walk with Jesus and live in this at times, shitty world.

It is okay that people come and go, but it is discouraging when they leave and talk trash. A friend told us the other night about someone they met who was once a part of our community, who said some fairly slanderous things about my wife and I. The unfortunate thing is that these things are also being shared with a friend who is trying to figure this whole faith thing out, and was a part of our community. It sucks when a fellow follower discourages someone who is searching.

What we heard last night borders on tragic. It takes discipline to give this stuff to God and move on. It sucks, especially when none of the concerns are ever brought to you.

Peace,

K

My Ecological Footprint....

Just got smaller. Yesterday I purchased a 2007 Yaris. I have driven Vans and muscle cars for most of my life, but I just can't stomach giving $400-$500 a month to gas companies. I drive alone most of the time, so the van, although a need for the food bank, is a waste the rest of the week. So as of today, It will be used on Mondays for the food bank and other deliveries or pick ups. Every other day, I will be driving my little blue Yaris hatchback. Honk and wave......

K

God moves and we get to be a part of it

I have had a few pretty cool conversations in the past few weeks with people exploring faith. A friend of Kiki’s came over to talk this week. She has considered herself an athiest up until recently when she went through some stuff that basically made it clear to her that she was not in control of her life. Her mom gave her a cross that belonged to her Grandmother and she says whenever she wears it, she feels an inexplicable peace. So, she is trying to figure out how Jesus fits into her life. She was at monday night bible study and loved it.

A friend of Petr’s says she wanted to meet me because Petr has talked with her about our community. She is very open spiritually and says she has dreams. She started hanging out with Petr, because she sensed something different in him. She also came out to bible study on monday and says she will be back.

It is amazing that God brings these people along to our community and we get to live out Jesus with them. As I look back, this is how God has always moved among us. He touches lives and then uses us to help reveal His love. I don’t claim to understand it, but there is a long list of people God has privileged us to rub elbows with.

Please pray for these two girls, as God moves in them.

peace,

K

This is how we roll...

This is what a church planters meeting looks like. That is just how we roll. The boys from Kingston and Jared came in to Montreal for a day of meetings. It was the best meeting day I have ever been to. We ate, we drank, we went swimming. We actually had part of our meeting in the pool.

It was an amazing day of sharing our hearts and reconnecting. I just wish I had a picture of Al, the Pirate Pastor. God is doing some cool things in our little part of the Kingdom. I am blessed to be walking with these guys. K

A Strange One

This has been a strange week. Lot's going on. A friend of Kayla's died last friday after a night of partying. He was hit by a train at our local train station. He was 15. Kirstyn's convocation was last night. She has finished High School. Now there is Prom, etc..... That is just the family side. Ministry is busy like crazy as well.

I am finding that I need to spend more time talking with God. I need solitude, meditation and prayer, just so I can keep my head on straight. This is turning out to be quite a challenge in my family, ministry, community life. However, I just have to make it happen.

K