Author: Ken Gehrels

Secure In The Storm: “Overcoming Fear” KCRC Easter Sunday Online Worship Service for April 12, 2020.

So WHAT could make an elderly women grin from ear to ear, knowing she was hours away from death?WHY on earth would she chatter then like she hadn’t chattered in months?y celebrated? And do we really want to be found behaving like that someday?

Thoughts to wonder about as you join us for a reflection on the core message of 1 Corinthians 15 this Easter weekend during our online worship.

During COVID-19 we are streaming our services, see link below. Wherever social distancing finds you today, your kitchen, your living room, by yourself or with your family, you are welcome please join us……
Please note – those of you using a mobile device may have to set your browser to “desktop mode” to access the download button (a glitch with our site – sorry about that).

Easter Sunday: Secure In The Storm-“Overcoming Fear”

And, hey, once this COVID crisis is safely over, and live worship resumes (yes, we’ll let you know), we’d love to have you join us in person for worship.
We usually gather each Sunday at 10am.
Don’t worry about getting all gussied up.  Just come as you are – we’re a church full of imperfect people.
And we’d be glad to have other imperfect people, like you, along for the ride! STAY TUNED – we’ll let you know just as soon as Sunday, in-person worship resumes.

“Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death”- KCRC’s Good Friday Online Service – April 10, 2020

We are glad you have joined us as we reflect on the suffering and death of our Lord Jesus as told in the gospels, and reflected in the very familiar words of Psalm 23 and the prophet Isaiah.

This is a service of holy communion and you are invited to participate. Please prepare by having some bread and wine/juice ready before clicking the link.

During COVID-19 we are streaming our services, see link below. We’ve also provided a service outline to download; it has song lyrics and readings to aid in following along. Wherever social distancing finds you today, your kitchen, your living room, by yourself or with your family, you are welcome please join us……
Please note – those of you using a mobile device may have to set your browser to “desktop mode” to access the download button (a glitch with our site – sorry about that).

Link for service audio…Good Friday “Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death”

As always, feel free to pass this stuff around.  You can also find this, and other messages online at the KCRC website under the tab “Sermons And Stuff.”

And, hey, once this COVID crisis is safely over, and live worship resumes (yes, we’ll let you know), we’d love to have you join us in person for worship.
We usually gather each Sunday at 10am.
Don’t worry about getting all gussied up.  Just come as you are – we’re a church full of imperfect people.
And we’d be glad to have other imperfect people, like you, along for the ride! STAY TUNED – we’ll let you know just as soon as Sunday, in-person worship resumes.

Palm Sunday “A Strange Parade” KCRC Online Worship Service for April 5, 2020

You are invited to join in as we check out a rather strange parade, with Jesus as the star. But why a parade like this? What were the people thinking as they celebrated? And what about the cranky types who wanted to shut it down?

AND… why in the world should we, today, pay any attention to an event from way back when? Grab a Bible, we are reading today from Luke 19:28-44.

During COVID-19 we are streaming our services, see link below. Wherever social distancing finds you today, your kitchen, your living room, by yourself or with your family, you are welcome please join us……
Please note – those of you using a mobile device may have to set your browser to “desktop mode” to access the download button (a glitch with our site – sorry about that).

Link for service audio…Palm Sunday: “A Strange Parade.”

And, finally, for the families with kids at home, here’s a link chosen by Youth Ministry Coordinator, Tori, to bless your time together. It comes as gift to the Church everywhere by LifeChurch, during this time of crisis. We thank them for sharing! Jesus Washes Feet

As always, feel free to pass this stuff around.  You can also find this, and other messages online at the KCRC website under the tab “Sermons And Stuff.”

And, hey, once this COVID crisis is safely over, and live worship resumes (yes, we’ll let you know), we’d love to have you join us in person for worship.
We usually gather each Sunday at 10am.
Don’t worry about getting all gussied up.  Just come as you are – we’re a church full of imperfect people.
And we’d be glad to have other imperfect people, like you, along for the ride! STAY TUNED – we’ll let you know just as soon as Sunday, in-person worship resumes.

“Ripples of Rest”- KCRC Online Worship Service for March 29,2020

Tired? Worn out with effort? Can we let go? Rest? We welcome Rev. Jack Van de Hoef who shares with us – yes, there is an alternative. He challenges us to try a new way to let go, find contentment and watch how this ripples out into all areas of our lives.

So pause, breath and grab your Bible. We find ourselves in Matthew 11:28-30 and Romans 12:1-2, it’s time to rest.

During COVID-19 we are streaming our services, see link below. Wherever social distancing finds you today, your kitchen, your living room, by yourself or with your family, you are welcome please join us……
Please note – those of you using a mobile device may have to set your browser to “desktop mode” to access the download button (a glitch with our site – sorry about that).

Link for audio of service…Ripples of Rest: .

And, finally, for the families with kids at home, here’s a link chosen by Youth Ministry Coordinator, Tori, to bless your time together. It comes as gift to the Church everywhere by LifeChurch, during this time of crisis. We thank them for sharing! Jesus Washes Feet

As always, feel free to pass this stuff around.  You can also find this, and other messages online at the KCRC website under the tab “Sermons And Stuff.”

And, hey, once this COVID crisis is safely over, and live worship resumes (yes, we’ll let you know), we’d love to have you join us in person for worship.
We usually gather each Sunday at 10am.
Don’t worry about getting all gussied up.  Just come as you are – we’re a church full of imperfect people.
And we’d be glad to have other imperfect people, like you, along for the ride! STAY TUNED – we’ll let you know just as soon as Sunday, in-person worship resumes.

Secure In The Storm: “When Productivity Ceases”

Welcome as we continue the teaching series, “Secure In The Storm,” COVID-19 is forcing all of us into isolation. Many are being laid off from work. We’re all stuck at home doing …..nothing. Productivity is grinding to a national halt. And people are going twitchy.

Which makes sense ’cause our society puts such great value on productivity and innovation. The more the better. And the more value and esteemed you are.

So what happens when all of that is stood on its head? What about our worth as human beings? How do we see ourselves? Each other? Join us as we dig into Philippians 4:10-20 and explore some hope giving answers to these questions.

During COVID-19 we are streaming our services, see link below. Wherever social distancing finds you today, your kitchen, your living room, by yourself or with your family, you are welcome please join us……
Please note – those of you using a mobile device may have to set your browser to “desktop mode” to access the download button (a glitch with our site – sorry about that).

This service now on audio, please download…Secure In The Storm: When Productivity Ceases.

As always, feel free to pass this stuff around.  You can also find this, and other messages online at the KCRC website under the tab “Sermons And Stuff.”

We’d also love to have you join us live for worship.
We gather each Sunday at 10am.
Don’t worry about getting all gussied up.  Just come as you are – we’re a church full of imperfect people.
And we’d be glad to have other imperfect people, like you, along for the ride!

Secure In The Storm: “When We Worry”

Today we continue the teaching series, “Secure In The Storm,” wondering about the times when our life struggles lead us to be consumed with WORRY. We’ll listen to Psalm 77, where the writer was consumed by a worry that God has given up on his people.

From there we’ll go to some specific things Jesus said about WORRY (in Luke 12) and conclude with some deep spiritual coaching from St. Paul in Philippians 4.
You’re invited to download the podcast. Grab a bible. Then follow along……
Please note – those of you using a mobile device may have to set your browser to “desktop mode” to access the download button (a glitch with our site – sorry about that).

Here’s the video…Secure In The Storm: When We Worry.

As always, feel free to pass this stuff around.  You can also find this, and other messages online at the KCRC website under the tab “Sermons And Stuff.”

We’d also love to have you join us live for worship.
We gather each Sunday at 10am.
Don’t worry about getting all gussied up.  Just come as you are – we’re a church full of imperfect people.
And we’d be glad to have other imperfect people, like you, along for the ride!

Secure In The Storm: “When We Get Distracted”

This past Sunday, March 8th we continued our teaching series “Secure In The Storm,” and wondered about the times when our life struggles get us distracted to the point of getting all focused on stuff that REALLY doesn’t matter.

What does that? What are the consequences? And what are some tips to fight against such distraction? We’ll read Psalm 73..
You’re invited to download the podcast. Grab a bible. Then follow along……
Please note – those of you using a mobile device may have to set your browser to “desktop mode” to access the download button (a glitch with our site – sorry about that).

Here’s the podcast…Secure In The Storm: When We Get Distracted.

As always, feel free to pass this stuff around.  You can also find this, and other messages online at the KCRC website under the tab “Sermons And Stuff.”

We’d also love to have you join us live for worship.
We gather each Sunday at 10am.
Don’t worry about getting all gussied up.  Just come as you are – we’re a church full of imperfect people.
And we’d be glad to have other imperfect people, like you, along for the ride!

Secure In The Storm: “When Foolishness Enters The Room”

March 1st we continued our teaching series “Secure In The Storm,” and wondered about how to respond to unhelpful comments that come our way when we suffer; some of them even well meaning. One’s like “If you pray harder and truly believe, you’d be healed.” “Is there a sin you need to confess?” “Whose fault is it anyways?”

And we witness Jesus interacting with his disciples in John 9:1-5 and Luke 13:1-5. We ended with a call to prayer from Psalm 55.
You’re invited to download the podcast. Grab a bible. Then follow along……
Please note – those of you using a mobile device may have to set your browser to “desktop mode” to access the download button (a glitch with our site – sorry about that).

Here’s the podcast…Secure In The Storm: When Foolishness Enters The Room

As always, feel free to pass this stuff around.  You can also find this, and other messages online at the KCRC website under the tab “Sermons And Stuff.”

We’d also love to have you join us live for worship.
We gather each Sunday at 10am.
Don’t worry about getting all gussied up.  Just come as you are – we’re a church full of imperfect people.
And we’d be glad to have other imperfect people, like you, along for the ride!

Secure In The Storm: “When Innocence Is Lost.”

On February 23rd, in our teaching series “Secure In The Storm,” we wondered how to respond to pain and injustice that some of the powerful social structures around us inflict on the vulnerable.

How do we respond, “When Innocence Is Lost?” Psalm 12 becomes our launch point to thinking about “Powers and Principalities.”
You’re invited to download the podcast. Grab a bible. Then follow along……
Please note – those of you using a mobile device may have to set your browser to “desktop mode” to access the download button (a glitch with our site – sorry about that).

Here’s the podcast…Secure In The Storm: When Innocence Is Lost

As always, feel free to pass this stuff around.  You can also find this, and other messages online at the KCRC website under the tab “Sermons And Stuff.”

We’d also love to have you join us live for worship.
We gather each Sunday at 10am.
Don’t worry about getting all gussied up.  Just come as you are – we’re a church full of imperfect people.
And we’d be glad to have other imperfect people, like you, along for the ride!

Secure In The Storm: “When God Seems to Disappear.”

This past Sunday, February 16th, we picked up on the series “Secure In The Storm, wondering about ways that we can live well even when life circumstances are bashing us around and threatening to drown us. This week we wondered how to handle the times when “God Seems to Disappear.

Our starting point (but NOT where we finish) is one of the last things Jesus said while on the cross – a quote from the Old Testament: Psalm 22:1.
You’re invited to download the podcast. Grab a bible. Then follow along……
Please note – those of you using a mobile device may have to set your browser to “desktop mode” to access the download button (a glitch with our site – sorry about that).

Here’s the podcast…Secure In The Storm: When God Seems to Disappear

As always, feel free to pass this stuff around.  You can also find this, and other messages online at the KCRC website under the tab “Sermons And Stuff.”

We’d also love to have you join us live for worship.
We gather each Sunday at 10am.
Don’t worry about getting all gussied up.  Just come as you are – we’re a church full of imperfect people.
And we’d be glad to have other imperfect people, like you, along for the ride!