Revelation 2, part 4

What better way to begin a new year than with a letter straight from the heart of Jesus? The church at Thyatira had been doing great things, but the people in it hadn't been guarding the purity of their church or its members. Many people are making so-called New Year's resolutions right now, and the best resolution we can make is that to stand for righteousness and not have a tolerance for sin, especially in our own lives. Jesus has a standard for His church based on who He is, not how great our deeds are. Let's line up our lives with His standard!

What's Coming Up Soon...

Come out Friday, December 23rd to hand deliver goodies and Christmas cards in the downtown area! Without an address or perhaps much family involved in their lives, those who are living homeless don't get a lot of personal touch. We will be reaching out to bless them with home-baked cookies, a card and the message and love of Christ. If you plan to come, please contact Pastor Dejan, who is arranging meeting location and details.

We will again be holding our Christmas Eve service at a home this year. Please be sure to get location  details or directions.

Because our service time is in the middle of the day, we will not be having service on Christmas Sunday afternoon in order to allow everyone to attend family gatherings. Be blessed, be a blessing, and enjoy some good time with Jesus, too. He is our greatest gift, and the Reason for the Season!!

New Year's Eve

Come out for snacks, fellowship and fun as we share the end of 2016 together! Games will be provided. Learn something new, or feel free to bring your favorite to share! Several different games will be going at once. We'll also close the year with prayer, worship and communion. What better way to close one year and start another? Hope to see you there!

This Sunday

This Sunday we will be taking a brief break from our study in Revelation. There will be a special Christmas message, and several Christmas songs shared by others, including the children's church. We will resume our study in Revelation chapter 2 the first Sunday of 2017.

Revelation 2, part 3

This week we are covering the third of the seven churches who received letters from Jesus: the church at Pergamum. Like its neighbor Thyatira, this city was a tough environment for Christians, but the church in Pergamum was not as faithful as the church at Thyatira. 
Jesus has a standard for His church, based on who He is, not on what you do (Ephesus), where you live (Pergamum). He is what we need for every problem or area in our lives that isn’t at His standard.   

Revelation 2, part 2

This week we will be considering the letter from Jesus to the church in Smyrna. An important city during the Roman Empire in Asia Minor, Smyrna was also a centre for the idolatrous worship of man. Jesus commends this faithful church for toughing it out. As we see the shift in our own times towards a more anti-Christian culture, may we be courageous and unafraid to stay faithful without compromise to Jesus.

Revelation 2, part 1

This Sunday we are delving into the second part of the book of Revelation, with the first of the letters to the seven churches. Though John recorded these messages from Jesus to each individual, actual, historical church in Asia minor, as with the whole of the book, they are for us today as well. As we saw in chapter one, it is "to him who reads".

The main message of this section of the book is: the Church should be a response to who Jesus is. Jesus is the centre. Though each church has its own personality and issues, the Head of the Church is seeking to have each one in line with Him. We will be examining our own lives and drawing application from these precious letters. God's Word never fails to amaze, inspire, correct and instruct. See you Sunday!!

Guest Teacher this Weekend

We are blessed to have Scott Garner with us again from Rocky Mountain Calvary Chapel this Sunday. He has been with us earlier this year, in May, and we are thankful for his return. Scott and his wife Leanne have been part of the ministry at RMCC for many years and are prayerfully approaching a church plant in the future.

Revelation 1, part 2

Last week we read of how John heard the magnificent voice of Jesus behind him. This week we will finish chapter 1 with the vision of the glorified Jesus Himself. This revelation of Jesus drives the next section of the book, in chapters 2 and 3. When we see Jesus for who He truly is, it shapes us and our response to Him individually and as a church.

Revelation 1, part 1

We have heard and read of the blessing that is given to those who journey through the book of Jesus' revelation, and what a blessed beginning we have here! Such a rich declaration of praise just in the greeting! Though the greetings in all the New Testament epistles are replete with doctrinal truth, Revelation is somehow set apart. Worship is the theme, and not without good reason after good reason. Jesus is the worthy, soon and coming King!

Journey through the Bible: Revelation

Since completing Paul's letters, we are fast forwarding straight to the end. We will be covering the 22 chapters of Revelation over the coming months, and as the saying goes, there's no time like the present. Things are escalating all around us, both politically and spiritually. Big changes in world and local culture are undeniable.

The book of Revelation is about "The End"; about Jesus, who declared Himself as both the Beginning and the End. This important, but often misunderstood book is precious, as it was given about Jesus and by Jesus Himself. No other book in the Bible has that distinction. What an exciting time to draw nearer to Him in His Word!

2 Timothy 4

This week we are finishing 2 Timothy, and with it, the epistles of Paul in the New Testament. A person's final words are often the things they most want to be remembered, and are concerning what is most important to them. This is certainly the case with Paul to Timothy. How we need to hear his words concerning God's Word, and living faithfully to the end. May our hearts be lifted and encouraged to press forward.

2 Timothy 3, part 2

There is a great attack against God, and it is centered around two things: who He is and what He has said. This has been going on since the very beginning, when the serpent came to Eve and it has continued down through the ages to our own day.

Yet the Bible has consistently held up against the critics, doubters and others who have attempted to water it down, suppress, censor or otherwise diminish its value. The Word of God is alive, and we need His Word. It has all we need to know to live this life and serve God the way He wants. If you need a reconfirming of the reliability and utility of the scripture, this Sunday we will be covering this most important subject as we move through 2 Timothy chapter 3.

2 Timothy 3, part 1

It is a popular byword in our culture that the Bible is an ancient, irrelevant book for our modern times. Reading over such passages as the first part of 2 Timothy 3, this is clearly a statement made in ignorance. This section reads like a newspaper forecast; not a weather forecast, but a cultural, behavioural forecast.

However, even though we know God's Word and His commands to live according to His righteousness, we need to beware lest we sit back and think that these words are only referring to others. We are encouraged many times in Scripture, particularly in the New Testament, to examine our own hearts and lives. So we have both a warning of the signs of the times and also the exhortation to keep watch of our own lives.

2 Timothy 2, part 3

God has given us such clear instructions for how to live a blessed life. He alone is the source of wisdom. When we listen to His Word and do what it says, we always find it to be true. This section of 2 Timothy 2 is not an exception. What a practical God we serve!

2 Timothy 2, part 2

We have such an encouragement through the Word of God in 2 Timothy 2: no matter who we are or what we do, it cannot change who God is or what He has promised. This is a blessed relief for any weary soul. We are right to desire to live a godly life, but when we try to power through on our own, inevitably, we will fail. We can feel that despite our best efforts we will never grow or change. It is God's faithfulness to us that is the solid bedrock on which our security rests. 

Also...

Plan to stay after service this Sunday as we say farewell to the Vandenhaak family by sharing a meal and fellowship together. They have been in Canada to fulfill their residency requirement and will be returning to Mexico to continue the ministry they are doing there alongside CCBC Mexico. 

2 Timothy 2, part 1

For people who read the Bible, especially the New Testament, the grace of God can be such a difficult concept to grasp. How can God give and give to the undeserving? Won't they take advantage of His grace and misuse it? This is a misunderstanding that not a few people hold. However, the grace of God teaches us to live a godly life, and in 2 Timothy 2, there are some excellent illustrations of how this looks in the day to day situations and choices we face.

2 Timothy 1

When all is said and done and we stand at the end of our lives, few things will matter that seem to consume us in our day-to-day experiences. What matters most is that we have an assurance in our souls of the love of God, His call upon our lives and His faithfulness; that He has called us to serve Him and that He will keep us His servants up to the very end, and into eternity. This is the subject that occupied the mind of the apostle Paul as he penned the second half of 2 Timothy chapter 1. When we live with the end in mind, it changes how we go about the present. And no better "reset button" exists than the reality check of the living Word of God.

Journey Through the Bible: 2 Timothy

It is hard to believe that we are beginning 2 Timothy already! This is the final letter of the apostle Paul before his death; a letter filled with important last words--words of encouragement, warning, instruction and assessment. So much is here for us in just four chapters of this New Testament book. No doubt there will be great comfort and exhortation to our hearts as we consider the message of 2 Timothy in the coming weeks. We will jump right in to chapter 1, following the introduction this Sunday. See you there!

Journey Through the Bible: Philemon

This Sunday we will be covering Philemon. Both the introduction and the full book/letter will be our subject for the next two weeks. This brief letter from the apostle Paul to Philemon is not to be missed!

Titus 2

The second chapter of Titus is chock full of practicality and the glorifying of the grace of God. God's grace, made known to us through the sacrifice of Jesus, is the power and resource available to us for godly living. We simply cannot sustainably obey the commands of God without the power of God Himself. Jesus Himself depended upon the Father throughout His earthly ministry. We cannot expect less for ourselves.

In all of our relationships, as well as in our interfacing with this world, it is His grace that impacts, empowers and instructs us how to conduct ourselves. As someone well put it: "We are not human beings merely having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience." And oh, how we need God's grace for it!

Journey Through the Bible: Titus

It is typical for us to move to the next book once we finish one, but since 2 Timothy is Paul's final letter, we are moving into Titus and Philemon before returning to wrap up with that book.

Paul left Titus on the island of Crete to establish churches. As with Timothy, Titus was a young pastor, and Paul exhorted him in his role. This letter is also filled with the challenge to live in grace and godliness. The introduction to the book was last week, and you can find the message in the Media section of the church website.

This Sunday we will also be sharing a meal together after the service. These times are always a blessing. If you are worried about not being able to bring something, just come anyway. There is always enough for everyone!

Ladies' Fellowship 2016-2017

The Ladies' Fellowship is wrapping up our time in the study of Gideon next month, so it is time to prepare for what is coming up in September!

We will be going through the books of Ruth and Esther with a workbook study guide called Pathway to God's Plan. 

Pathway to God's Plan is a spiritual journey through the lives of Ruth and Esther. The crimson thread of redemption is woven throughout the tapestry of Ruth's story, revealing the heart of God. Through Esther's example, women will find encouragement to be bold in our faith and to take advantage of the divine opportunities that God places in our paths. 

In our study of the lives of these women, we will follow a pathway that leads us to a deeper understanding of God's Word. This study will encompass 12 months, finishing in August of 2017. The first four "weeks" (September-December), we will be studying Ruth. The remainder will be in Esther.

Sisters, please sign up if you are planning to participate in this study, as we have workbooks available and want to be sure we have enough for everyone! You can sign up in the back of the chapel.

1 Timothy 6, part 2

The final verses of Paul's first letter to Timothy is filled with practical commands, revealing God's will for His church. As Jesus, the head of the church, gave His life and was known for going about doing good, so we His followers are to do the same. The cares of this life can be like weeds that choke out the good work that God's Word can do in our hearts and lives. We need to be relating to the things of the world with eternity in mind, storing up "for the time to come". Our great God and King is worthy of our total devotion in thought, word and deed!

1 Timothy 6, part 1

This Sunday we are coming to the final chapter of Paul's first letter to Timothy. The words of exhortation are sharp and clear; the encouragement, unto godliness. In this culture of compromise, cutting corners, consumption and lowered standards, we need the living Word of God to align us with His will. It always pays to have reality shape our perspective.

Note: If you've been away on holiday or any other reason during these summer weeks, you can find all messages from 1 Timothy on the church website.

Sunday, July 3rd

This Sunday we are blessed to have good friends visiting from Idaho. Last July, a family came up to serve in the church and minister in the city for almost the whole month. They have returned this year, ready as ever to bless and serve. We are so thankful for these faithful servants and friends!

Dewey Alger will be sharing from the Word and his wife Pam will join in leading our time of worship in music. This will be the only Sunday this summer that they will be with us, so come enjoy fellowship and worship starting at 2 pm!

Calvary Chapel Ladies' Conference 2016

We had a blessed time at the annual conference hosted by Rocky Mountain Calvary Chapel last weekend. There were ladies from the church body in Calgary, Airdrie, Irricana, as well as our group from Edmonton. It was such an encouraging and uplifting experience to share together in worship, fellowship, prayer, teaching and activities.

For any of you ladies who were unable to attend, please find links to the messages from the sessions below. From these links you are able to download and save the messages to your computer, as well as listen online. There is also a link to a message referred to in one of the Saturday sessions.

We are hoping to take a group of ladies from our fellowship each time this conference is offered. If you didn't make it this year, prayerfully you will in the future. We were thinking of you!!!!

RMCC Ladies Conference 2016

• Session 1
• Session 2
• Link mentioned within session, Link 2, Link 3, Link 4  (from Calvary Fellowship May 6-7, 2016 to messages by Hannah Overton)
• Session 3
• Session 4

1 Timothy 2, part 1

Not all roads to "God" end in salvation. Not all prayers to "God" are received by Him. So many people today are unclear on these points. In the first part of 1 Timothy 2, Paul clearly lays out the priorities of the church: our relationship to God, our collective duty to Him and our fellow man, and God's position, authority and relationship to us through His Son, Jesus.

1 Timothy 1

There is no one like our God, the One who has revealed Himself to us through the ages as recorded in the Bible. He is merciful to the sinner, ever-faithful, and He has called us to learn of Him through His Word. That is the best and safest place to be, as  the world around us shifts with the ever-changing tide. Come out for the second part of 1 Timothy chapter 1 this Sunday at 2 p.m.

Journey through the Bible: 1 Timothy

In our sojourn through the New Testament we have reached the end of the section known as the prison epistles (Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Thessalonians). We are now on the verge of heading into a new section, known as the pastoral epistles, which Paul wrote to young pastors about church life. These letters, beginning with 1 Timothy, are packed with how-to wisdom, doctrine, warning and encouragement. Join us Sunday for the introduction to Paul's first letter to Timothy.

2 Thessalonians and What's Coming Up Easter Week

This Sunday we are covering the end of 2 Thessalonians 2 and the beginning of chapter 3. Our journey through this book will be finishing the week following Easter Sunday.

As for this coming week, we will be gathering for an informal time of worship and communion in a home setting Good Friday evening. Please contact for address and directions if you miss the announcement this Sunday.

NEXT Sunday, we will be celebrating the resurrection of Jesus with several special happenings, from the music to the children's church and in the message as well. We hope you will plan your other activities around the service, as we spend time centering our attention on the most pivotal event in spiritual/world history, the history of the church and our own Christian lives!

Journey through the Bible: 2 Thessalonians

Last Sunday we began our brief trek through Second Thessalonians. As short as this epistle is, it is jam-packed with truth about the coming of Jesus and things concerning the end times. The letter was written to encourage the church in the hope of heaven; something it is still doing today!

1 Thessalonians 5, part 2

This Sunday we will be concluding our time in 1 Thessalonians as we move through the final chapter.  We will encounter yet another exhortation to be ready for the Lord's return and how we are to live as we wait. So much encouragement and practical direction is in these verses! God's Word never fails!

1 Thessalonians 5, part 1

The times we live in are uncertain and morally dim. How are we to live in this dark world? The first part of chapter 5 addresses this subject head on. Another encouragement from 1 Thessalonians as we consider the soon return of Jesus for His church.

1 Thessalonians 4, part 2

"I'll fly away! O, glory!" The words of the old spiritual may be familiar. Christians have a hope beyond the grave that is based on one of the central tenets of our faith: the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. This Sunday we will be covering this comforting passage in 1 Thessalonians 4. Don't miss it!

1 Thessalonians 4

So many people would like to know what God wants for their lives. Questions like, "What should I do?", "What is God's will for my life?", "Where should I work?" and similar thoughts arise in the heart of every Christian at many points in their faith journey with the Lord. We also regularly face questions on morality and ethics as we live in an ever-shifting culture. This chapter addresses several of these issues clearly, exhorting us to live on the higher plane of God's call. His Word is such a faithful guide for our path! Come this Sunday prepared to be blessed by the unfailing counsel found in the fourth chapter of Thessalonians.

Increasing Love

"And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you..." ~1 Thessalonians 3:12

We can often feel so limited in our ability to love. Our love is so fickle, so fleeting, so connected with our feelings and circumstances, as well as the actions and attitude of the one who is the object of this love, whether by our choice or God's command. Loving each other, and "all" (all people, everywhere) is impossible. We are limited as humans in our ability to love. But with God all things are possible, and this verse reminds us that it is the LORD who causes the increase in love, for other Christians and for all people. Let's let HIM bring about this increase and overflow from our lives with His awesome power!

Sunday, January 17th

This frigid January weekend we will be having a guest pastor-teacher sharing from the Word of God with us.
David Mercer is from northwest Montana where he pastors the congregation at Calvary Chapel of the Flathead Valley.
He is a gifted teacher, worship leader and has a love of discipleship and also missions both close to home and abroad.
His wife Shannon and a small team of youth will also be joining us and serving in various aspects of ministry. We know that you will be blessed to share in fellowship together with them.