God's Kitchen

09/13/2026

09/12/2026

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RIP Scott Allen Matutat.

An informal memorial service is being held for Scott at Nanaimo Square in Penticton on Saturday, Sept 12, 2026, noon to about 1:30 or so. There will be big card to sign, which will go to his family, and an open mic for people to share stories, etc. Music and memories to honour one of the most unique and wonderful citizens that Penticton has ever known. Scott sadly departed this world in the early morning hours of Aug. 22, 2026. A friend to many and a helper to all, Scott was challenged by the damage a severe brain injury caused, due to a serious car accident. He had his difficult times because of this but did his best to stay positive and cheerful. We know that he had his darker moments as well when something would trigger that damage, but on the whole, his was a golden soul and he will be and is being greatly missed. So please keep your comments on all the good he did, all the laughter and smiles he brought to so many of us for so long. Hope to see you there Saturday, as we say farewell, until we see you again, to the one in a million Scott man.

07/03/2026

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03/29/2026

God’s Kitchen is very sad to announce that one of our faithful leaders at God’s Kitchen graduated to heaven.

Bruce Fidler was a wonderful presence for the street family and volunteers. He actively participated in serving, praying, baptizing, leading, counseling and being part of the leadership team.

One memory in particular was when we moved into our new location, downtown Penticton.

The first two weeks of opening we had every kind of spiritual attack in ways we had never ever had before. Prayer was always enough and people had great respect the decade prior. We never needed any kind of security.

But suddenly, drugs on the table, people running around the building on other levels, fighting. To the point we needed a debriefing to address all the volunteers fears and frustrations and come up with solutions or decide to close for the safety of our volunteers.

Well my first thought was that we needed to pray through the building from one corner to the other. So that’s what our leadership team did and I asked Bruce Fidler to lead it.

I will never forget that morning at about 7 am. Bruce rode up on his motorcycle and we began to pray. You could tangibly feel the heaviness/darkness we all felt, lift. It never returned and we never had any chaos like that ever again.

Here are a few memories that Bruce participated in. Baptisms are always a highlight…”Die with Christ…Rise to new Life!”

Heidi Fidler Sarah Lee-Ann Grant Lynne Brocolo, Pastor Peter Harris, Norma J Hill David Carey, Ruth Carey, Melanie Abedrabo, Nabil Abedrabo Hilary Lodwick Michelle Ritchot Raina Ritchot Pastor Rick Gay, Pastor Blake Wagner, Pastor Clark, Pastor Joey Cyr, Pastor John Rankin Lois Jane Austin Lorraine Baker Olina Marsel Sharon Martens Sharpe Jo Preston Terinka Ross Bodie Steven

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12/25/2025

"In a world where worry, not peace, prevails, stir up that good news again. This Christmas, make it real in our hearts. Never have we needed Your joy and peace more than now. Thank You for the gift of Jesus, our Immanuel, the Word made flesh. Forgive us for forgetting—that Your love never changes, never fades, and that You never abandon the purpose for which You came: to save us from our sinful condition, and to give us life eternal, the joy of relationship with a holy God. Your birth—and Your death—sealed Your promise to us forever."

—Rebecca Barlow Jordan

11/15/2025

We do recover!

10/28/2025

Today is the celebration of life for Brad. Some of you may know him from the Soupateria as he assisted his dad to get lunch. He also supported God’s Kitchen and recently did a fundraiser for us. He will be dearly missed.