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Our Pastor
Pastor Dave joined Kfirst as Lead Pastor in April of 2009. Dave’s vision is to see Kfirst as a vibrant, life-giving community that makes it simple for people to find and follow Jesus. He loves teaching and preaching, and his passion for ministry is based on healthy relationships.
Pastor Dave and his wife, Anne, have been married for over 24 years and have three children: Camryn, Ethan, and Josh.
New to Following Jesus?
Deciding to follow Jesus is a big step and one we believe is best celebrated in community. We would love to hear about your decision and celebrate with you by sending you a small gift!
Current Series:
Prophet / priest / kingThere are three main “offices” spoken of in the Old Testament—prophet, priest, and king. Jesus fulfills all three of these roles. Normally, the three offices of prophet, priest, and king were distinct from each other, with no overlap. That is, a king was not a priest or a prophet. A priest did not function as a prophet or a king. And a prophet simply did a prophet’s job without trying to be a either king or a priest. But Jesus Christ perfectly fills all three roles simultaneously: He is the Prophet, Priest, and King, to the great blessing of the world. This series looks these roles that Jesus has fulfilled and still fulfills – He is our Prophet to give us direction, He is our High Priest to free us from shame, and He is our King to give us unity and strength.
Easter 2024
Our culture is big on belief. You could even say there is a belief in belief. Yet moments happen that can shake the foundations of what we believe and calls everything we held onto into question. When that happens, we really have to get to the bedrock of who we are and ask, “What do I really believe in?”
The word “believe” is closely associated with the word “faith.” So when Jesus says, “Believe in me,” what He is really saying is, “Have faith in me.”
This Easter, join us as we look to the cross and resurrection. Come out as we look to Jesus and choose to “Believe Again.”
Good Friday
Kfirst is holding a Tenebrae service on Good Friday, March 29. The word Tenebrae is Latin for “shadows” or “darkness.” It can also be translated as “night” or “death.” The Tenebrae service is a tradition in Christian history that helps us recognize the intimacy of the Last Supper, the tension of Christ’s betrayal and trials, and the power of the crucifixion of our Lord. As we read the scriptures recounting the story of Jesus, we will periodically lower the lights to step into this dark moment and embrace the depth of what happened at the cross. Join us for an evening of song and Scripture reading as we remember the power of Good Friday.
Bless the House
We come to you with a request that is out of the norm. It has come to our attention that our main church water heater is in need of repair. We typically don’t ask for requests like this, as we are careful to wisely steward our finances, but this expenditure is greater than expected. We are asking for your help to raise $11,000 dollars in order to cover the costs of repair. We are thankful that many of you give generously through your tithe. We are asking that you consider giving above and beyond your tithe to help us with this need. As a church our mission is being with Jesus so we can become like Jesus– one way we can do that is through generosity and meeting the needs of others. We invite you to come alongside and help us with this need. How can you do that? On March 24th we are going to have a special Bless the House offering for you to partner with us for this need and raise $11,000 to repair our water heater. We greatly appreciate your generosity and support. Our mission comes to fruition because of you.
Outdoor Work Day
On April 6th (rain date Sat. the 13th) from 8:30am-Noon, we will have a Spring cleaning day! We’d love to have around 20 Volunteers to help us clean up the outside of the church building. We’ll have water and pizza available and we encourage you to bring any gloves, rakes or other outdoor equipment if you have it.
Baptism
Water Baptism is a beautiful moment that outwardly demonstrates a person’s inward desire to follow after Jesus. And it is one of the best next steps for a believer who has never been baptized. Our Next Baptism is happening on April 14!
Kfirst Food Pantry
The Kfirst Food Pantry Team organizes food distribution to those in need in our community. The food pantry happens on the third Thursday of the month.
My Story
Stories are important for two reasons. First, they put into word what we’ve experienced to form gratitude in our hearts. They help us both appreciate and articulate the goodness of God. Second, the become the vehicle to reveal to others God’s faithfulness in the past. Stories remind us that God has been working in the past and He continues to work today.
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