Kamloops Free Methodist Church

Welcome, everyone!  May you sense the presence of God in our midst today. Feel free to stand or sit during the singing.

Our worship today is in-person and on Zoom!

We have Sunday school for children up to grade 6.

COVID-19 – Masks are no longer mandatory,   however, people may choose to wear them. We want to respect individual preferences. Hand sanitizer is available throughout the building.

Speaker: Pastor Shelley

Scripture: Acts 10: 1 – 48

Sermon: “Outsiders and Insiders”

“A Night of Songs and Stories,” November 18 at Kamloops Alliance Church, 6:30-9:30. This is a free event for Indigenous and non-Indigenous seeking to build bridges and casting hope for a brighter future together.

On “Connections Sunday,” November 20th we have a unique opportunity to welcome Dennis Cook and Oliver Bear from northern Saskatchewan for music and sharing.

Membership Seminar – on Saturday, November 19 at 3 – 4:30 pm. If you would like to become a member of the church or find out more about membership, please speak to Pastor Shelley.

Notice of Society Meeting on Wednesday, November 23 at 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate, but only members have a vote. The budget and nominations will be presented along with other important updates on our ministry and life together. Those leading a ministry are asked to submit a written report to the church office by Tuesday, November 15.

Bonnie Hines went home to Jesus on the 25^th October 2022. A Celebration of Life is being planned for Saturday, November 26 at 1 pm. Everyone welcome to attend.

Save the date! Wednesday, November 30 Worship Night! All present, past and future worship singers and musicians are invited to join together to worship! Details to follow.

A Christmas Walkabout – SAVE THE DATE: December 10, 4 – 6 pm. More information to follow.

Student Café Outreach Ministry – We are hoping to return to the weekly indoor model in November.  We covet your prayers and practical help for this Outreach Ministry to Brock Middle School students.  We plan to start with a simple, planned menu.  Thank you to those of you who have indicated your willingness to donate baking and/or monetary support!  If you did not get a chance to respond to this request, please speak to Rita Carlson.  

Operation Christmas Child – The mission of this project is to collect shoeboxes filled with fun toys, school supplies, and hygiene items and deliver them to children in need around the world to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way. The collection date for “Operation Christmas Child” shoeboxes is Sunday, November 20, 2022.

Pray for FM efforts in and for Ukraine:

• An Irish missionary, Gerry McNamara now serves as regional director of Central and Eastern Europe for FMWM. He also leads the supervision of the ministerial education and guidance process across Europe. Kati, his wife is involved in full-time ministry in Győr where she reaches out to orphans and the very needy for Christ. They both serve through teaching, leadership, and hospitality.
• Two colleagues delivered about 2,000 pounds of food and supplies to three locations in Ukraine.
• Continue to pray for our refugee family in Turkey, who have had their interview which went smoothly, and are preparing to come to Canada soon. Pray for encouragement, provision of basic needs, and health.

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(Kamloops Free Methodist Church)

Lead Pastor: Dr. Shelley Utz Director of Neighbourhood Engagement – Connie Alger Administrative Assistant: Victoria Bamgbopa Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00am – 2:00pm, Wednesdays 9:00am – 1:00pm ___________________________________________________ 975 Windbreak St., Kamloops, BC V2B 5P5 / www.kamfm.ca (250) 376 – 8332 / email: office@kamfm.ca