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2010-12-01T10:48:00.002-06:00

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I know many of you enjoy the Word for You Today daily devotional from River of Life Church. We've heard many stories of you giving them to strangers, family, and friends. As times are tight financially, we could use your help to keep the devotionals free so you can continue to give them to your family and friends.

Would you consider partnering with River of Life Church to sponsor the devotionals? We could use your help. If you are able to, above your regular church giving, we are asking families to sponsor $10-$20 per month. To do this, give separately from your regular giving this Sunday, and mark it “Devotionals”. If you are unable to help out at this time, please continue to enjoy the free devotional and partner with us in prayer.

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2010-11-01T10:47:00.001-05:00

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River's Blog Has Moved!

2010-03-30T08:57:00.001-05:00

We have moved our blog to our church website.
You can access it by going to: www.PortageChurch.org

Please understand that the new site & blog will be available later this week. Please be patient with us during the transition phase as we may experience some downtime for website, email, and blogging service.

This is the final post on blogspot, so make sure to check out our new site later this week!

Can anyone paint ?

2010-03-30T07:02:00.002-05:00

We are in need of someone to spend about 2-3 hours painting the down stairs hallway ...i would like to have this done before Easter . If can do it please call mike gladem @ 697-3198 thank you

Front steps

2010-03-30T06:49:00.002-05:00

I might be in need of some people to babysit the new concrete after it is poured later this week either Wednesday evening or thursday maybe both . We can't leave it unattended until its set good enough that people can't mess up the finish. Time will depend upon what time we pour. Anyone who can do this please contact mike gladem 697-3198 All you would have to do is keep anyone walking by off of it. Also in the future if you notice any skateboarders on our steps please ask them nicley to find somewhere else to skate, as they had a part in damaging the steps in the first place

New Website Coming

2010-03-29T09:39:00.000-05:00

We are updated and transferring our website this week. The blog services will be unavailable to post for a few days this week. Please contact the church office (608) 745-4040 to submit prayer requests & updates.

Thanks!

Front stairs

2010-03-28T21:01:00.002-05:00

We will be removing the front steps this week and plan to have them back in place buy thursday afternoon. Please be in prayer that all goes well. Also please use the back door until Friday afternoon thank you Mike

New Website Coming This Week

2010-03-28T15:19:00.000-05:00

We will be updating the church website this week with a whole new design.

We are also transferring to a different server as well. As a result, the blogs and sermon archives will be unavailable for up to a week. We may experience some downtime for church e-mail as well.

Please be patient during this changeover and make sure to check out the new look coming this week at www.PortageChurch.org

Easter - BYOB

2010-03-26T11:55:00.001-05:00

BYOB - Bring Your Own Basket

For the Easter egg hunt, please have the kids bring their own baskets to collect eggs, candy and more! This is always lots of fun. Bring a camera!

Reminder of Easter events coming up:

• Tonight March 27 - 6:00 PM - Final Play Practice

• Saturday March 28 - 6:30 PM - Kids Easter Play

• Friday April 02 - 6:00 PM - Good Friday Service

Sunday April 04 - EASTER Celebration:

• 8:00 AM - Free Easter Breakfast

• 9:00 AM - Kids Easter Egg Hunt

• 10:00 AM - Worship Service

We hope you can make it!

Children's Offering-Very Special Cause We Are Supporting

2010-03-26T10:26:00.002-05:00

Hello River family and parents of all the amazing children we serve!
I wanted to provide an update on how we contributed our offering collected for the last quarter in 2009. As I shared in a prior email, the children decided it would be great to support our local humane society organization. We were able to give a gift of $50 to the Columbia County Humane Society with the offering money collected the last quarter of 2009. The kids were very excited about this and drew pictures for the animals telling them how much they love them. :-) The humane society was extremely grateful for the contribution!

Since January we have been collecting our offering money for a very special little girl, many of you might know or know of, who lives in Portage. Her name is Morgan Femrite and she was diagnosed with Leukemia right before the school season started. She is 6 years old I believe. She has been through several rounds of very intense chemo treatments and is still battling this disease. We have been praying for her full recovery and strength during the treatments each week and we would greatly appreciate you keeping her and her family in your prayers as well. Her mother is a teacher in Rio and I know her quite well, she has been off of work most of this entire year to be with her daughter. We are continuing our offering collection for Morgan through the month of April and then will provide a check for her family with the total we have collected since January. Right now we have $71.00 in offering money. We sure appreciate your support to further teach God's love and his commandment for all of us to tithe and give our first fruits. The children are excited to participate in their own offering and we have volunteers each week to pray for the offering and then collect the offering. Many of our children made cards for Morgan to give her encouragement, let her know we're praying for her and tell her we love her. It's wonderful to see God working in our children and to see his love shared as we share with local organizations, and in this case a family who needs our support. I wanted to keep you informed and to say thank you for all your support.

God bless,
Karrie

Ironman Begins in two weeks

2010-03-26T08:16:00.001-05:00

Attention Gentlemen, We will have a sign up sheet passing around the next Two Sundays please get your name on it so I know how many of you men want to start this study with us. Remember you don't have to sign up to come but it does help me to have enough material for everybody. If you have any questions see me at church or call me @ 608-697-3198 God bless Mike Gladem

We need a ride to Easter play practice & the Play

2010-03-25T08:10:00.001-05:00

** UPDATE: The Graf's have found a ride. Thank You**

Hi Church Family~ this is not exactly a prayer request--I'm just not sure how else to send a request out to everyone --
Our van broke down last night & until we can get it fixed we are a one vehicle family; Matt works the next 2 days (Friday & Saturday)--SO I will have no way to get my kids into town for Easter play practice on Friday and then the actual Easter play on Saturday--If we wait for Matt to finish work and come get us and bring us into town, we will be rather late.
If anyone is able to come fetch us and give us a ride, I will be so grateful!!! I can be reached at 697-6786.
Thankyou, Larissa Graf

Sail away with us for Vacation Bible School 2010

2010-03-24T14:19:00.001-05:00

Our theme will be the "High Seas Expedition"

August 2nd-6th from 8:30-11:30 at Portage United Methodist Church. There are 5 churches teaming up in the community to offer an awesome VBS!

What we will need from YOU to make VBS successful.....
1) Volunteers before VBS (making name tags, advertising at river, gathering supplies at River)
2) Volunteers during VBS (team leaders for the kids, crafts, snack prep, helpers, games, mops, and more)
3) Watch for Sea themed props for the week. We will return them to you if you label them (ex: old rope, extra sheets, anchors, etc)
4) Prayer for the prep and week of VBS
5) Register and invite your friends and neighbors

Contact Nikki Z if you are able to help or have questions ...... NikkiZ@portagechurch.org or 617-9772.

New Greeter/Usher Schedule

2010-03-24T11:49:00.003-05:00

River of Life Greeters/Ushers Schedule 2010

April

4th- Deb Pilona & Mike Gladem

11th- Matt & Lori Barthel

18th- Deb Kluge & Cindy Wajnert

25th- Lacey Ryan & Bill Harper

May

2nd- Doug & Rita Strand

9th- Cory Otto & Jesse Chambers

16th- Matt & Lori Barthel

23rd- Dolores Zornow & Cindy Wajnert

30th- Mike Gladem & Greg Van Rixel

June

6th- Deb Pilona & Paul Zuelke

13th- Deb Kluge & Lacey Ryan

20th- Dolores Zornow & Cory Otto

27th- Bill Harper & Greg Van Rixel

* Please be at the church by 9:40 AM

1 guest gift per couple
Tell guests about the Nursery, Children’s Church, and snacks
Ask guest to fill out a yellow card
Collect offering during service
If you are not able to serve the week you are assigned, please call someone on the list to fill in for you
Count attendance during service

Thank you for being a servant for the

River of Life Church!

Please contact Bill Harper if you have questions

608-742-5740

Why did God command Abraham to sacrifice Isaac?

2010-03-24T11:32:00.000-05:00

Why did God command Abraham to sacrifice Isaac?

Abraham had obeyed God many times in his walk with Him, but no test could have been more severe than the one in Genesis 22. God commanded, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering” (Genesis 22:2a). This was an astounding request because Isaac was the son of promise. How did Abraham respond? With immediate obedience; early the next morning, Abraham started on his journey with two servants, a donkey and his beloved son Isaac, with firewood for the offering. His unquestioning obedience to God’s confusing command gave God the glory He deserves and is an example to us of how to glorify God. When we obey as Abraham did, trusting that God’s plan is the best possible scenario, we exalt His attributes and praise Him. Abraham’s obedience in the face of this crushing command extolled God’s sovereign love, His trustworthiness, and His goodness, and it provided an example for us to follow. His faith in the God he had come to know and love placed Abraham in the pantheon of faithful heroes in Hebrews 11.

God uses Abraham’s faith as an example to all who came after him as the only means of salvation.Genesis 15:6 says, “Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness.” This truth is the basis of the Christian faith, as reiterated in Romans 4:3 and James 2:23. The righteousness that was credited to Abraham is the same righteousness credited to us when we receive by faith the sacrifice God provided for our sins—Jesus Christ. “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God” (2 Corinthians 5:21).

The Old Testament story of Abraham is the basis of the New Testament teaching of the atonement, the sacrificial offering of the Lord Jesus on the cross for the sin of mankind. Jesus said, many centuries later, “Your father Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day; he saw it and was glad” (John 8:56). Following are some of the parallels between the two biblical accounts:

• “Take your son, your only son, Isaac” (v. 2); “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son…” (John 3:16).

• “Go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there…” (v. 2); it is believed that this area is where the city of Jerusalem was built many years later, where Jesus was crucified outside its city walls (Hebrews 13:12).

• “Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering” (v. 2); “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:3).

• “Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac” (v. 6); Jesus, “carrying his own cross. . .” (John 19:17).

• “But where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” (v. 7); John said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29).

• Isaac, the son, acted in obedience to his father in becoming the sacrifice (v. 9); Jesus prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will” (Matthew 26:39).

• Resurrection – Isaac (figuratively) and Jesus in reality: “By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had received the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, even though God had said to him, ‘It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.’ Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and figuratively speaking, he did receive Isaac back from death.” (Hebrews 11:17-19); Jesus, “that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:4).

~ Resources www.gotquestions.org

New Announcement Deadline

2010-03-24T11:07:00.003-05:00

Announcements@PortageChurch.org

goes on the blog, facebook, newsletter & worship folder

Prayer@PortageChurch.org

sends a prayer request to the blog, facebook & newsletter

New Deadline:

Announcements may be sent anytime, however, please have them in by 10 am

on Fridays to be included in the worship folder that Sunday.

EASTER BREAKFAST

2010-03-23T12:34:00.002-05:00

Easter Breakfast

Sign-up sheets are on the treat table to help with:

set up & preparation on Saturday, April 3rd

and

Food preparation, serving and clean up on Sunday, April 4th

Please consider where you might be able to help.

The meal will be provided, but donations of baked goods to

accompany the meal are welcome.

Any questions should be directed to Nicki Robarge or Anne Zinsmeister.

Prayer Request

2010-03-22T16:10:00.001-05:00

Would you please join me in praying for my Grandpa Peck. My parents informed me today that he is in the Hospital and he has pneumonia. He is 86 years old, he already has pre-existing heart conditions and he doesn't know God. He is the only grandparent that I have left and he is also down in Florida right now so I am unable to even visit him. Please also pray for my parents and my sisters, they don't know the joy of being able to rest in God during times like this and I SO desperately want them to know the Lord... It is my hearts cry....

Thank you in advance for your prayers!

~Andrea
Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular

The Sacrifice of Isaac

2010-03-22T11:58:00.001-05:00

"The Sacrifice of Isaac"

Genesis 22

Pastor Bob Turner

Click the link below to go to the Sermon...

www.portagechurch.org/sermons

Brown Shirt Left on a Car

2010-03-21T12:45:00.000-05:00

Did anyone find a brown shirt on their car at today's service (Sunday)?
It was Pastor Bob's... could you please contact the church office (608) 745-4040 if you found it?

Thanks!!

Prayer request

2010-03-20T21:01:00.001-05:00

Ryan will be coming home in about a week. We will be met with many challenges due to his diagnosis of PTSD and his experiences in Iraq, as well as being away from eachother for so long. As a married couple and a family unit, we will need lots of prayer. This transition will not be easy, although we are excited, we are also cautious. He will be having knee surgery soon, and then we will have to deal with a mass that was found on his brainstem. There will be a lot on our plate and we will need the strength and perseverence to get through this. God bless.

Kris Hudson

Kris Hudson
1005 DeWitt St.
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 745-4737

"The purpose of life is a life of purpose."
Robert Byrne

Prayer Request from Andrea Hoefferle

2010-03-18T10:11:00.001-05:00

This morning I received a prayer request from Andrea Hoefferle for her cousin & family.

Here is the message from Andrea:

My Cousin ( Eric) was called this morning and they have a heart. He is on his way right now to be prepped for a heart transplant! None of us thought it would come this fast! Prayers that the surgery goes well and that his body accepts the new heart! Also prayers for his wife pam. She is on a emotional roller coaster right now and needs as much support as she can get.

Thanks!

Andrea

Habitat for Humanity

2010-03-16T21:40:00.001-05:00

I will be helping out with the house build this Saturday the 20th starting at 8am in Baraboo. If anyone would like more information or would like to help, please contact me.

Thanks,

Cory Otto

Greeter sign up

2010-03-16T13:54:00.002-05:00

If you would like be on the greeter schedule for the next rotation on Sunday Mornings, there will be a sign up sheet at church this Sunday. If you can't be at service this Sunday but would like to be a greeter contact Paul a paul@portagechurch.org.

The Sacrifice of Praise

2010-03-15T13:20:00.002-05:00

"The Sacrifice of Praise"

Genesis 21

By Pastor Bob Turner

Click the link below to listen to the Sermon...

www.PortageChurch.org/sermons

Carpooling to Empower this Week

2010-03-15T13:11:00.000-05:00

For those interested in going to Empower this week... if you are wanting to save some gas $, we could carpool together. Just e-mail me at: Bob@PortageChurch.org to let me know if you are going and would like to go along with us.

Its only $5 for a day pass!!

They have lots of children's activities and programs while the parents are enjoying the conference.

You can get more info here: http://EmpowerOnline.org

"To the praise of His glorious grace!"

Pastor Bob Turner †

Join us for our Good Friday Service

2010-03-15T10:51:00.000-05:00

Chilrens Church Memory Verses

2010-03-10T06:34:00.001-06:00

Childrens Church memory Verse (for Pre-K through 1st grade)

Please work w/ your children on memorizing these BY the dates shown. Your child will be saying the verses for memory on the the dates shown to earn points.

For March 14th
“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.”
Proverbs 30:5

For March 21st “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his mercy endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34

For April 4 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 1:7

For April 11 “When I am afraid, I will trust in you (God). Psalm 56:3

For April 18 “Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2

Easter Play Practices

2010-03-09T15:12:00.002-06:00

~!!EASTER PLAY PRACTICES!!~
There are ONLY 3 left!!
Moms & Dads and Boys & Girls PLEASE mark your calendars,
We will meet for a regular practice this week Sunday the 14th and go over the play from beginning to end. March 21st (following Sunday, just 2 short wks away) we will start 5 min. after church is out to put on costumes for a DRESS REHEARSAL. I estimate this to take 1/2 hr(costumes) and then rehearsal the usual 1-1/2 hrs. We still plan on being done by 2:00. Bob has been done around 11:30-11:45 which would put our rehearsal start time @ 12:15 (latest). This is only an estimation, however.

On March 26th @ 6:00 is our FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL! It will be conducted in the same manner. 1/2 hr to get into costume, and 1-1/2 hr for the play. We'll plan on starting right at 6:30 Friday and Saturday(PLAY), so that the kids are use to this time frame. Please dress your kids in tan, brown, black or blue jeans and a light weight plain-sort of shirt. EVERYONE has a costume over their clothes. If your child has specific needs due to the part he/she plays we will notify you of this on March 14th via a take home letter. Please don't worry, we based it on clothes they most likely have in their wardrobe; no need to go out and buy something new.

Please continue to pray for the play, the children, the leaders and those who will be touched by its message.
~Thanx and God Bless, the Easter play Team~

Ironman Training

2010-03-08T20:16:00.001-06:00

Rivermen, We will begin Ironman training on April 11th at 8A.M. We will be starting a new study "Ironman" that morning. We will meet down stairs in the nursery. Men I am very excited to do this study with you as we train to be the men God created us to be. We need to train together and you don't have to be an "Ironman" already to start your training. All men are welcomed as we all will have an equally important part in eachothers training. Gentlemen I hope to see you there. If you have any questions talk to me at church or e-mail me. Further information will be shared in the coming weeks. God Bless You. mike gladem

Living Above Reproach - Part 2

2010-03-08T11:07:00.002-06:00

"Living Above Reproach - Part 2"

Genesis 20

Pastor Bob Turner

Click the link below to listen to the Sermon...

www.PortageChurch.org/sermons

Thanks

2010-03-07T16:56:00.002-06:00

Julie and I want to thank our church family for being so kind and generous with their Prayers, Support and all the meals that were made for us to have. It is a real blessing during Julie's surgery and recovery. Thank you so much. Bill and Julie.

Save the Date LADIES!!!

2010-03-07T09:21:00.004-06:00

The Women's Ministry Team has MANY exciting events planned for all the River ladies!!!

A couple events that are nearing that we want you to save the date for are:

April 16/17 River Chicks Slumber Party 6p-10a
bring a dish to pass, pillow and blanket, blow up mattress, bible, and a friend!

May 8th Mothers Day Mommy-N- Me Picnic 11a-2p
bring your own lunch and snacks, crafts will be supplied
(location will be posted soon, applies to grandmas/grandchildren too)

Gob Bless,
Your Women's Ministry Team

Java for Jesus (Ladies Group)

2010-03-07T09:11:00.002-06:00

Java for Jesus ladies group will not be meeting through the month of March.

Our Meetings will Resume:
Where: River of Life Church Basement
When: April 11th and every Sunday there after
Time: 8:30-9:30 am
Material: Bible, River Devotional, Pen, and an Open Mind and Heart

*No Children*

If you have any questions/concerns please contact me directly at JennSelbach@PortageChurch.org or 617-4274

or the Women's Ministry Team at WM@PortageChurch.org

Hope to see many faces!!!

God Bless,
Jenn Selbach

Plz Pray for Jenns Gramps

2010-03-06T10:41:00.000-06:00

Plz pray for my Gramps in Chicago, he is 84 and has lung cancer and was just hospitalized for pneumonia. He doesn't know Jesus.

Jenn
Sent from my U.S. Cellular BlackBerry® smartphone

Meals for Bill & Julie Harper

2010-03-05T09:27:00.003-06:00

Dear River family & friends,

Julie had surgery Wednesday March 3rd. We are asking our church family to prepare some meals to help out the Harper's through this difficult time. Please make meals in throw away containers, and only Chicken, Turkey, or Fish. No beef or pork please!

Please bring the meal to church this Sunday as they will be delivered this Sunday after church. Please be in prayer for Bill and Julie for strength and peace.

Pray for speedy and full recovery for Julie.

Contact Jenn Selbach with questions 617-4274

Neil Bonney - Age 84 Died on Monday 3/1/10

2010-03-03T18:01:00.001-06:00

Hi everyone, I just wanted to pass along to the River family that my dad Neil Bonney died on Monday at the Hospice Care Center in Fitchburg. He had only been diagnosed with cancer three weeks earlier so he went very quickly and did not suffer long… God is merciful & gracious.

His funeral will be on Saturday, 3/6/10 at the Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road in Madison. Visitation is from 9:30 AM until the service which starts at 11:00 AM. Lunch will be served at the funeral home after the service.

Rita and my heartfelt thanks go out to everyone who has been praying for us and for my dad through his illness.

We love you all… Thanks, Doug

The Tale of Three Trees - Easter Play

2010-03-03T14:14:00.003-06:00

Three trees on a mountain top dream of what they wanted to become when they grew up.

Their wishes come true in a way they never expected.

You will develop a deeper understanding of Christ’s life and his

sacrifice on the cross through this play.

Performed by the children of River of Life Church

Saturday March 27th

6:30 PM

We hope you will join us!

Easter Breakfast Celebration

2010-03-02T21:13:00.003-06:00

Easter Breakfast Celebration!

8 AM

Sunday April 4th

Join us for a time of fellowship as we

rejoice in the resurrection of our Lord!

Living Above Reproach - Part 1

2010-03-01T10:11:00.001-06:00

"Living Above Reproach - Part 1"

Genesis 20

Pastor Bob Turner

To listen to Sermon, Go to:

www.PortageChurch.org/sermons

Sponsor the Devotionals

2010-03-01T08:43:00.000-06:00

Help to Keep the Devotionals Free

Thanks!

Please Pray ...

2010-02-28T21:31:00.000-06:00

I have a friend and sister in Christ who is in need of your prayers. I will choose to share few details other than that her relationship with her husband is terribly broken and they are in desperate need for us to stand in the gap with them and pray. My heart is very heavy for her, her marriage and her children. Please pray that they experience restoration and peace. Thanks :) Faith

Candy donations for Easter

2010-02-26T12:48:00.005-06:00

It's that time of year again to plan for the Easter egg hunt at River of Life. We are asking for donations for candy, and some plastic eggs. Candy should be able to fit into the plastic eggs. Donations can be brought to the church and put in the bin in the entryway until March 21st.

If you have any Questions you can contact Cindy Wajnert at 608 635-8519/or 608-332-8519.

Donations will also be distributed throughout the community to the Food Pantry, River Haven, etc., and those children who may not have otherwise received an Easter basket.

Baptism Celebration - April 11th

2010-02-25T13:27:00.001-06:00

We will be planning a baptism celebration on April 11th. If you would like to be baptized as a believer, please contact Pastor Bob at the church office (608) 745-4040 or fill out a yellow card on a Sunday morning!

"To the praise of His glorious grace!"

Pastor Bob Turner †

Meals for Bill and Julie Harper

2010-02-25T10:45:00.000-06:00

Hey church family, I was hoping we could prepare some meals for Bill and Julie. Julie will be having her surgery next week Wednesday (March 3rd). If you can help out please make meals in throw away containers, and only Chicken, Turkey, or Fish...NO BEEF OR PORK PLEASE!!!

Please bring them to church on Sunday March 7th, I will be collecting and delivering them after church.

Also...Please be in prayer for Bill and Julie as they face yet another surgery, and deal w/ emotions to come.

God Bless,
Jenn Selbach

JennSelbach@PortageChurch.org
617-4274

Easter Play Practice--Feb. 28th

2010-02-24T23:19:00.000-06:00

Easter Play Practice!!
This Sunday--Just to clarify :)
Hey Parents, We will be practicing downstairs on family Sunday (28th) during the Sermon. Only children in the Easter Play will be dismissed as there is NO CHILDRENS CHURCH (it is family Sunday). So if your kids are not involved please keep them upstairs. Thanx. ALSO-- we will still have practice after church til 1:30-- This is a run through to help us decide what needs more work.--- The time during church is to simply polish some of the parts for those kids who have been missing practice. Thanx and Gods Blessings

~Easter Play Team.~

Please pray for Julie Harper- surgery

2010-02-24T13:11:00.002-06:00

Julie will be having surgery next Wednesday March 3 at UW hospital in Madison. Please pray for no complications and quick recovery. Thanks. - Bill

MWBC Prayer Net-Empower

2010-02-24T12:41:00.001-06:00

Prayer Net
Minnesota Wisconsin Baptist Convention

Empower Conference is quickly coming – March 18-20 – at Green Lake Conference Center, WI. Please be praying:

· GPS – God's Plan for Sharing is the theme

· There is a strong emphasis this year for the youth on purity and true love waits. This could have a huge impact in their lives and could set the course for the rest of their lives.

· God to anoint and speak through the conference speakers – Ed Stetzer and Sammy Gilbreath and all the program personnel

· God would give His timely message for us to Roy Fish as he leads us in Bible study

· God will prepare our hearts to be open to hear His message

· God would touch our hearts, preparing us to share His message

· All the preparation details and logistics would come together

· People who have not yet made the decision to come, would register now

For more information and to register

www.empoweronline.org

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"The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe." Proverbs 18:10

Pray for Doug's Dad - Neil

2010-02-24T10:38:00.001-06:00

Please be in prayer for Doug Strand's dad - Neil. He has cancer and the doctors are saying he could pass away sometime soon. Doug is scared because he is not positive that his Dad is truly a Christian.

Doug is visiting with him today at 1 pm to share the gospel with him again. Please be in prayer for Doug's dad to surrender to Christ and be saved. Pray also for comfort and peace as he comes near the end of his life.

"To the praise of His glorious grace!"

Pastor Bob Turner †

Can you plan the 2010 River Easter Egg hunt?

2010-02-23T17:26:00.001-06:00

In the past we have had an Easter Egg hunt at River on Easter morning. We need help to plan one for 2010!!!

What we need is 1 person to organize & plan it and at least 3 more people to help out and stuff eggs, & deliver to the food pantry.

In the past the team has collected candy donations at River, stuffed Easter eggs & hid them for the hunt at River on Easter morning. We have also taken half of our donations and made Easter 'bags' for the food pantry. These Easter treats went home w/anyone that came to the food pantry the week before Easter. Another way we Love our community!

If we don't get any volunteers we will have to cancel the egg hunt for this year and try again next year.

Contact Nikki Zajicek w/questions
nikkiz@portagechurch.org
or 608-617-9772

Childrens Memory Verse

2010-02-22T19:53:00.001-06:00

Pre-school-1st Grade
Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.”

2nd-6th Grade
Luke 6:46
"Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do what I tell you?"

Please review these verses daily w/your children. Encourage them to memorize their verse to earn Childrens Church points, and to guard themselves w/ Gods Holy Word!

God Bless

Pre-Cross Saints

2010-02-22T12:09:00.002-06:00

"Pre-Cross Saints"

Genesis 19

Pastor Bob Turner

Click the link below to listen to the Sermon...

www.PortageChurch.org/sermons

Pastor Bob's Blog

2010-02-19T16:19:00.000-06:00

Make sure to bookmark Pastor Bob's blog: Unmerited Favor

You can sign up for the free e-mail list too!
Lots of interesting articles, postings, and more!
Feel free to leave comments as well.

Just go to: www.PortageChurch.org/pastor

Enjoy!

River Skate Night

2010-02-19T10:12:00.003-06:00

Don't Forget....

6-8 PM @ Spinning Wheels Skating Rink in Portage

Free Admission Sponsored by River of Life

$1 skate/$3 rollerblade rentals

Concessions available

If you do not skate, that's ok! Come join us for fun and fellowship!

There is plenty of space to play cards or other games if you prefer.

We hope to see you there!

Ewomen ticket information

2010-02-15T14:34:00.001-06:00

You ARE still able to get the $39 price Feb.22nd-March 1st but will have to order your ticket on your own.

If you choose to attend after march 1st please know that the price goes up quite a bit. And you will have to order your ticket on your own.

If your ordering on your own and you plan on staying in the hotel w/ the group and sharing a hotel room w/ other ladies (4 to a room) please let me know by October 31st so I can add you to a room. Nov. 1st I will be canceling rooms that aren't needed.

Ewomen.net or 1-800-526-8673

Thanks,
Jenn Selbach

Preserving the Righteous Among the Wicked 2

2010-02-15T10:16:00.002-06:00

"Preserving the Righteous Among the Wicked 2"

Genesis 19.1-13

By Pastor Bob Turner

Click the link below to listen to the Sermon

www.PortageChurch.org/sermons

Play practice

2010-02-14T23:21:00.001-06:00

Family Sunday----Play practice

Our play is progressing REALLY WELL this year. The children are really working hard. Please help us encourage them.

February 28th is our 1st complete run through for the Easter Play. The team thought that it would be a beneficial to have THOSE kids ONLY dismissed for the same time that they would usually be in childrens church on that day. This would allow us to tie up a few loose ends and make our practice go more smoothly, therefore being able to dismiss them promptly at 1:30 that day. Please make every effort to plan for this. Let your childs team leader know if he or she will not be able to attend this day.

Please remember to pray with your children about this mission.

Thanx and Gods Blessings, ~The Easter Play Team~

Vacation Bible School

2010-02-11T15:36:00.001-06:00

We are ready to start another exciting year of planning Vacation Bible School! For those of you that don't know we team up w/3 other local churches to plan an awesome VBS for our community. VBS is always the first week in August so mark your calendars!

Need help from a few people to get this going for 2010.

Looking for someone to help w/the planning. This would include going to planning meetings (approx 4 total). Doing some leg work outside the meeting to help gather props, volunteers and snacks. (this is split btn the 4 churches so not a ton of work for any one person). Also would be advertising & promoting the event at River.

Also, start praying to see if you would be able to volunteer at VBS in 2010.

Contact me w/any questions!
Nikki Zajicek
608-617-9772

Come & serve in children's ministry!

2010-02-11T15:26:00.001-06:00

There are some areas that we need YOUR help in children's ministry. Some during children's church and other things that could be done outside of church.

- Copying coloring pages & worksheets for family Sunday and putting them in ziploc bags (once a month)
- Copying the worksheets and lessons for the Pre-1st curriculum (can make copies for the month or quarter all at once)
- Copying the worksheets & lessons for the 2nd-6th curriculum
- Posting the verses on the blog each week
- Sign the kids in for children's church (9:30-10:00) Hand out name tags & listen to their verse
- Helper for children's church: be extra hands to grab supplies, help keep kids on track, see who needs help.
- Listen to the lesson w/the kids once/month and then take a small group to do their workbook page and practice their verse (any grade)

Our plan is to not have family Sundays, hopefully we will be able to start this with the pre-school thru 1st grade group soon. The faster we get more volunteers and helpers the sooner this will be possible. With 4 more helpers & 2 more to help w/ workbook pages in the Pre-1st group we could start training and be on our way to phasing out Family Sunday.

Please be praying for volunteers so we can get the 3 -6 year olds in a class. Although great to learn to sit in church it is becoming difficult for parents to concentrate w/their preschoolers needing to be tended to.

Please contact me w/questions.
Nikki Zajicek
NikkiZ@portagechurch.org
617-9772

Verses

2010-02-11T09:40:00.000-06:00

Here are the verses the River Navigaters are practicing this week. Please encourage them to practice. The 2nd-6th graders verse is quite long this week and may need some extra practice, possibly help them put it to motions.

Pre-school-1st Grade
Isaiah 30:15 In quietness and trust is your strength.

2nd - 6th Grade
Romans 11:34-36 "For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been His counselor? Or who has given a gift to Him that he might be repaid?" For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be glory forever. Amen.

One Heart Womens seminar

2010-02-10T15:37:00.000-06:00

Hey ladies, come enjoy a day of great fellowship,music and speakers at the One Heart seminar. On February 27th at the Wintergreen resort in the Wisconsin Dells.

The cost is $30 it includes coffee doughnuts and lunch. Please pick up a registration form in the back of the church and register on our own. Hope to see you all there. God bless

Java for Jesus

2010-02-08T20:42:00.001-06:00

February 28th will be the last day of Java for Jesus. We will be taking the month of March off with the potential of starting up again in April. More info wil be posted soon. Thanks Trina

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Preserving the Righteous Among the Wicked

2010-02-08T09:39:00.001-06:00

"Preserving the Righteous Among the Wicked"

Genesis 19.1-13

Pastor Bob Turner

Click the link below to listen to the Sermon...

www.PortageChurch.org/sermons

Scriptures from today's sermon

2010-02-07T10:30:00.002-06:00

"Preserving the Righteous Among the Wicked"

from Genesis 19.1-13

Scriptures to Consider:   

John 3.19 Prov. 3.33-35  

Psalm 40.6-8 Prov. 21.3

  Isaiah 1.11-13 Prov. 3.5-6  

Jer. 7.22-23 Prov. 8.1-2

Hebrews 10.6-9 Prov. 9.7-8   

Micah 6.6-8 Prov. 15.12

1 Sam. 15.22 Prov. 29.1

 Genesis 13.13 Genesis19.26

Genesis19.29 Isaiah 3.9

Jeremiah 6.15 Romans 11.8

2 Chron. 25.16 2 Chron. 36.16

1 Cor. 7.14

extra ticket for Mens Conference

2010-02-04T13:14:00.002-06:00

I have an extra ticket (free) for the No Regrets mens's conference for this Saturday the 6th. We will be meeting at the @River of Church at 530am and car pooling to Delafield.

Let me know if you would like to go

Cory Otto

Join a LIfe Group and Get Connected!

2010-02-04T11:24:00.001-06:00

Whether you are new to River of Life or have been around for awhile, you've probably heard the buzz about our LifeGroups. We just completed our first 12 week cycle of LifeGroups and we are off to a good start. Below is a list of LifeGroups that are currently meeting or are about to start up again. Feel free to contact the leader and/or host of the group you are interested in for more details. Also, if you would like to join a group, please sign up at the back of the church this Sunday on one of the sign up lists so the leaders/hosts can be prepared for you and welcome you.

Mondays:
There is a group meeting weekly at the home of Jarrod and Jenn Selbach in Endeavor from 5:45 - 7:15. Jarrod usually leads, Jenn often helps lead, and Donna V. also helps with leading as needed. Currently, this group is full. Watch for more info to come out on the blog as space opens up in this group. Also, feel free to contact Jenn or Jarrod with questions or if you are interested in joining this group in the future.

Wednesdays:
A group is currently meeting at the home of Mike and Linda Vitacco right here in Portage rom 6:30 - 8:00. There is plenty of room for more, so feel free to begin attending this group right away. Jason and Nikki Z. also attend and help Mike and Linda with leading this group. Please talk with Mike, Linda, Jason, or Nikki if you have questions or need directions.

Thursdays:
There are two groups meeting on Thursdays. One is in Poynette at the home of Bob and Ruth Agnew. Anne Z. also helps with leading this group, which meets every other Thursday from 6:30-8:30. This group has room to grow and would love to see your smiling face:) Please talk to Bob, Ruth, or Anne if you have questions or if you need directions.

Every Other Week:
Matt and Larissa Graf have hosted a group at their home on Mondays for the first 12-week cycle of LIfeGroups. They are now moving their group to Thursday nights, starting this week (2/11), from 6:30-8:00. The group will meet in their home, which is located close to the Petro Station at the intersection of US Hwy 39&94. This group will meet weekly and has room to grow. Please contact Matt or Larissa for directions or with any questions you have.

Join a LifeGroup and let's DO LIFE together!

Sponsor the Devotionals

2010-02-03T10:36:00.002-06:00

Help to Keep the Devotionals Free

Thanks!

Lost & Found Eye Glasses

2010-02-01T13:33:00.004-06:00

There are two pairs of eye glasses that were left at the Church. Both glasses are on the credenza in the entryway.

Why Did God Destroy Sodom?

2010-02-01T11:06:00.003-06:00

"Why Did God Destroy Sodom?"

Examining two different perspectives to appraise

correctly from the whole counsel of God.

To watch this Sunday's Sermon,

Click the link below...

www.PortageChurch.org/Pastor

Prayer Request From Sojourn ...

2010-01-29T13:03:00.001-06:00

Sojourn is on a roadtrip to Rhinelander this weekend to lead worship for a senior high retreat at Crescent Lake Bible Camp. Please pray for safe travels as well as our ministry being a blessing to the kids and staff. Thanks :) Faith, Aaron, Sammy, Bob, and Chris

Join a LifeGroup Today!

2010-01-27T13:56:00.001-06:00

If you heard Pastor Bob’s message last Sunday, then you know how important it is to find a place to connect with other believers and dig into God’s Word together. The LIfeGroups below have room for more attenders and would love to see you! There will also be sign up lists for these groups at the back of the worship center this Sunday, so be sure to sign up if you plan to attend so we can contact you with further details.

Portage Group – meets on Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:00 at the home of Mike and Linda Vitacco. This group is currently meeting, so feel free to attend this week! For more information, call Mike or Linda at 742-6377.

Rural Portage Group – meets on Thursdays from 6:30 – 8:00 at the home of Matt and Larissa Graf. Located near Petro station near the intersection of U.S. Hwy 39 & 94. This group will begin meeting again on Thursday, February 4^th. For more information, please contact Matt and Larissa at 745-4675.

Poynette Group – meets every other Thursday from 6:30 – 8:00 at the home of Bob and Ruth Agnew. This group is currently meeting, so feel free to begin attending right away. For more information, contact Bob or Ruth Agnew, or Anne Zinnsmeister.

MWBC Prayer Net-Krome and Lee UPDATES

2010-01-25T13:32:00.001-06:00

Prayer Net
Minnesota Wisconsin Baptist Convention

Mary Krome, Disaster Relief Child Care Unit Director gives this update on her father, Gary Robinson:

My father has been running a low grade fever on and off that they are watching. He is still in the hospital. They thought he might go home this weekend, but they feel he is not ready. He wants to go home of course because he has been there since last Monday. He is used to being up and around and active. We are now praying for healing.

Messages can be sent to:

Gary Robinson
202 Center Ave.
Oostburg, WI 53070
grobinson2@wi.rr.com

Mary Krome
winddancer04@juno.com

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Linda Yang Lee, volunteer executive director for MN-WI Hmong WMU, MN writes:
 
Thanks for each and everyone's prayer.  I knew our Heavenly Father heard you all crying for my healing.  And he's answering to all of us. 
With the power of God's hand,  I'm able to lift my left lip's and I can feel my nerve moving on my left face.  I totally believed that God is 
watching over all of us and we face trial just to be closer to him.  I am so grateful for this week.  Especially, knowing that all of us are going through this together.
 
Messages can be sent to:
Linda Lee
1885 Sloan St. N
Maplewood, MN 55117
lindayanglee@hotmail.com
651-331-1267
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A Topical Sermon on Expository Preaching

2010-01-25T09:24:00.001-06:00

"A Topical Sermon on Expository Preaching"

By Pastor Bob

To listen to this Sunday's Sermon,

Click the link below...

www.PortageChurch.org/sermons

River Navigaters Children's Church

2010-01-25T05:10:00.001-06:00

Parents just a reminder to please sign your children in at the check-in table downstairs before church. Please have the kids come with you to check-in! They will be able to get their name tag and say their memory verse, also help remind them to bring their Bible. These 3 things will help them earn points for prizes. Children will come upstairs at the end of the service.

Family Sunday will continue to be the 4th Sunday of each month.

Memory verses to be practicing this week:

Pre-school-1st Grade: Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

2nd grade-6th Grade: Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

prayer

2010-01-22T23:46:00.001-06:00

Please pray for my husband and I and his family as we deal with the death of my father-in-law, Everette Reynolds.

Thank you,
Stephanie Reynolds

Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not
the end.

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Becky and Trebor

2010-01-22T15:24:00.000-06:00

Becky and Trebor were in a vehicle accident this afternoon. They are at St. Clare hospital right now. They were hit hard from behind. Trebor is in a neck brace. Please pray for them. I will update with additional details when they are available.

Tara Woodruff

617-0323

In God I Trust,
Tara L. Woodruff

~Live Life Without Regrets~

"But those who obey God's word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him."

1 John 2:5

River Skate Night !!

2010-01-22T12:05:00.001-06:00

Mark Your Calendars For Another Funfilled River Skate Night ........

Saturday, February 20

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Entrance fee is sponsored by River

Skate rental is $1 for regular skates / $3 for inline skates

Concessions will be available - please no carry ins

We hope to see you there!!

MWBC Prayer Net

2010-01-22T09:16:00.001-06:00

Prayer Net
Minnesota Wisconsin Baptist Convention
Mary Krome, Disaster Relief Child Care Unit Director called about her father, Gary Robinson:
My father has been experiencing bad pains and went to the hospital on Monday. A stint was put in because there was a blockage with infection. He had his gall bladder removed this afternoon. Please pray for healing and the antibiotics to work.
Messages can be sent to:
Gary Robinson
202 Center Ave.
Oostburg, WI 53070
grobinson2@wi.rr.com
Mary Krome
winddancer04@juno.com

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One Heart Seminar

2010-01-20T13:45:00.000-06:00

Come enjoy great fellowship, music, and speakers at the One Heart Seminar February 27th. In Wi.Dells at the Wintergreen Resort

There are registration forms in the entry way of the church.

$25 if you register BEFORE Feb.1st, $30 on or after the 1st. Donuts/muffins, coffee/tea and lunch is INCLUDED in the price.

Please register on your own.

Its a GREAT time!!! Hope to see you there!!!

~No children
~Scholarships available
Sent from my U.S. Cellular BlackBerry® smartphone

Easter Play Updates

2010-01-18T20:23:00.002-06:00

Greetings River Parents!

Wanted to remind you all on a couple of points about our upcoming Easter Play. The first meeting/rehearsal will be on February 7th, immediately following church, and those will go through March 24th.

Our current plan is to meet 10 minutes after the church service (sharp!), we will have about 15 minutes to go over songs for the play, 15 minutes for a lunch break and then the last hour will be devoted to rehearsing in small groups. The intention is to have everyone out of there by 2:00.

We will do our first run-through of the play in it's entirety on February 28th.

Dress rehearsals tentatively scheduled for March 21st after church and March 26th (evening) if needed.

Please, pack a lunch for your kids, we will not be providing food, and they may get hungry.

Thanks for your participation!

~Easter Play Team

"Abraham Intercedes for Sodom"

2010-01-18T10:46:00.002-06:00

"Abraham Intercedes for Sodom"

Genesis 18

Pastor Bob Turner

To listen to this Sunday's Sermon,

Click the link below...

www.PortageChurch.org/sermons

Not All Sin Is Equal

2010-01-17T10:45:00.001-06:00

This is to follow up from the sermon this morning when I said "Not All Sin Is Equal". Here are some Scriptures to illustrate this point further for you:

Prov. 6.16-19, Gen. 18.20, James 2.10, Ex. 32.30, Ezek. 23.11, 1 Jn 5.16, Mk 3.28-30, 1 Cor. 6.18, Jn 19.11, Lk 12.47-48, Mt. 7.3, Heb. 10.28-29, Mt. 18.6, 2 Pet. 2.20-22

MWBC Prayer Net-Joel UPDATE

2010-01-15T08:59:00.000-06:00

Prayer Net
Minnesota Wisconsin Baptist Convention

Sue Norstebon, daughter of Marcella Joel (Northwoods WMU, who passed away in 2008) writes:

My dad, Jim Joel came through his triple bypass surgery well. Please keep him your prayers for a quick recovery and that he will not experience too much pain.

Messages can be sent to:

Sue Norstebon
jimmiejohnsonnut@yahoo.com

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MWBC Prayer Net-Sagen UPDATE

2010-01-15T08:30:00.000-06:00

Prayer Net
Minnesota Wisconsin Baptist Convention

Judith Sagan, MWBC Mission Service Corps Coordinator, writes:

Just want to share this news with all of you who have been praying for my son, Kirk, since his heart attack in 2008 and the blood infection of 2009. This is great news...please rejoice with us!!!

From Kirk:

I went skiing, which was the first time in 2 years and since the heart attack. I have been feeling so much better since they rerouted the wire from my defib unit and decided that it was time to see if I could handle skiing. As it turns out, it was no big deal at all. I was able to ski did not get out of breath or any weird heart issues. Skiing had become my favorite winter exercises over the last 5 years and its a huge deal for me to be able to do it again and also to see how far I’ve come as far as overall health. I was pleasantly surprised that I can still handle it just fine.

Message can be sent to:

Paul and Judith Sagan
jsagen@ticon.net

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Taking Down Christmas Decorations

2010-01-13T16:59:00.000-06:00

We’ll be getting together at 6:30 PM on Monday, 1/18/10 to take down the Christmas decorations. Many hands make for light work… hopefully we can have a big crew and we’ll finish quickly. Come and join us for some great fellowship. Thanks, Doug & Rita

No regrets mens conference 2010

2010-01-13T14:07:00.001-06:00

Attention River Men!!!!!!! Are any of you interested in going to this No Regrets conference. Its a day filled with great speakers, worship and seminars all related to men. The date is Saturday Feduary 6th. I will be leaving portage at 5:30 a.m. that day a staying for the whole deal. The cost will be $27 and we will be attending the Delafield site. Lunch is provided . Feel free to check out the No Regrets web site. you can also e-mail me or call me with any questions. Please get your own ticket if you can or get your money to me soon. This is an awesome and rapidly growing mens conference lets get involved. Check the bulliten insert this week for more info thanks mike

Please pray for Julie Harper

2010-01-13T10:27:00.005-06:00

Please pray for my wife Julie. She has recently found out she will need to have a hysterectomy. Please pray that everything will work out and that she can have a peace of mind that it will work out for the best for her and that there will be no complications from the other surgeries she has had. Thank you very much. Bill

MWBC Prayer Net-Smith

2010-01-12T16:14:00.000-06:00

Prayer Net
Minnesota Wisconsin Baptist Convention

Ken Smith, pastor, First Baptist Church of Monticello, MN writes:

Thank you all for your prayers. God is great. Services for mom will be at First Baptist Church of Monticello on January 23rd at 2:00 PM. Internment will be in Mountainair N. Mex. on February 19th after a service in Tucson AZ on the 19th.

Messages can be sent to:

Ken Smith
fbcmonti@charter.net

First Baptist Church
419 East Fourth Street
Monticello, MN. 55362
763-295-0693
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Crescent Lake Bible Camp

2010-01-12T15:40:00.001-06:00

Hi everybody, it’s really exciting to see so many families from River of Life registering for summer camp this year. I just wanted everyone to know that each family from River of Live that attends Crescent Lake Bible Camp (CLBC) for the first time this year will receive a 10% discount. In addition every family that registers by the end of January will receive a gift certificate for an additional $100.00 off your registration.

The group from River of Life will be attending Family Camp 1, which runs from Sunday, July 4^th through Saturday, July 10^th.

If you have any questions, need info on CLBC or registration forms please contact Doug Strand or Mike Gladem, or you can go on line to www.clbc.net

Also in addition to family camps CLBC has summer youth camps for all ages.

Thanks, Doug

Please pray for Lori Barthel's Grandma

2010-01-12T10:02:00.001-06:00

River church family -

please be in prayer as Lori Barthel is going in to visit her Grandma in the hospital. She is not excepted to live much longer and Lori is hoping to share her faith with her Grandma in hopes that she might trust Christ for salvation.

Please join me in praying for Lori to be bold in sharing Christ, and for her Grandmother to be saved.

"To the praise of His glorious grace!"

Pastor Bob Turner †