Join us to spread some Joy and Love to our neighbors. Meet at River Wednesday, December 17th at 6:30PM for Christmas Caroling. This is for all ages so no child care will be provided. Hope to see you there. Nikki
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Update on Sara T's Grandpa~PLEASE PRAY
Sara's grandpa has been in the hospital for days now with liver/kidney/ and lung issues. His tests came back lastnight that the fluid they took from his lungs is not cancerous. They would have to do a more invasive test to find out if it is indeed cancer in his liver or kidneys.
They had to up his blood pressure meds, because his pressure is very low making his extremities very cold and his feet are turning more purple, its hard to find a pulse in his feet, they still can in his hands. They have also upped his sedation meds due to his increasing pain.
He has been on dialysis for some time now, and your body cannot be for a long period of time. So with all this being said, the family had to make a decision (knowing Billys wishes) to no longer let him suffer. The family will be coming together today ( wed) to say their goodbyes.
Please continue to pray for the family, and if you would like to send a meal over to help Sara out please contact me at 617-4274 Read Full Post»
They had to up his blood pressure meds, because his pressure is very low making his extremities very cold and his feet are turning more purple, its hard to find a pulse in his feet, they still can in his hands. They have also upped his sedation meds due to his increasing pain.
He has been on dialysis for some time now, and your body cannot be for a long period of time. So with all this being said, the family had to make a decision (knowing Billys wishes) to no longer let him suffer. The family will be coming together today ( wed) to say their goodbyes.
Please continue to pray for the family, and if you would like to send a meal over to help Sara out please contact me at 617-4274 Read Full Post»
Monday, December 8, 2008
URGENT Prayer Request
Please be in prayer for Sara Treddinnicks Grandfather (Billy) he has been addmitted to the ICU at the UW for what they thought was pnemonia, then turned into kidney/liver/and lung problems, and now think it might be cancer. He is on life support,and is not eating, they are most likely going to start tube feeding tomorrow. Please pray for his comfort, and Gods will.
Please also pray for the family, whom has been by his side, God help them understand and find peace in you.
Please pray for the doctors aswell.
I will update this post as I am updated, all prayers are appreciated Read Full Post»
Please also pray for the family, whom has been by his side, God help them understand and find peace in you.
Please pray for the doctors aswell.
I will update this post as I am updated, all prayers are appreciated Read Full Post»
Annual Meeting Results
We had our annual meeting yesterday. We were pleased to see it was our largest one ever! A lot was accomplished at that meeting. Just in case you missed it, I will share some of the exciting news that happened yesterday:
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- We ate lunch together, enjoying each other's company and then shared communion together in the middle of the meal.
- We heard 7 ministry team reports from our 7 deacons - allowing us to hear all the ways that God is working in our midst as well as opportunities to grow in 2009.
- We heard the annual Pastor's Report including highlights from 2008 & some vision for 2009. God is working through River of Life Church!
- We adopted 2 position statements to better clarify and add depth to our doctrinal position.
- We approved our largest budget to date to expand our ministry horizons even further.
- We approved to sponsor a church plant in the Middleton area in 2009, which will be led by Chad & Sherri Ellis.
- We reminded the people of the HUGE missions opportunity in the Dells this summer that River will be overseeing. 100 - 250 people coming to the Dells!
- Everyone who attended received an autographed copy of "Karla Faye Tucker - Set Free" book by Linda Strom.
- We gave away about 25 additional gifts in a raffle give-a-way.
- The big final prize was a trutone ESV Study Bible, which went to Trina Gaunt!
All in all, it was a great meeting! Thank you to all the members and regular attendees who were able to make it and participate. I truly cannot wait to see what God has in store for River in 2009! God bless...
Thursday, December 4, 2008
River Ladies... YOU ROCK!
I am so honored to be a part of the Women's Ministry! I had such a wonderful time tonight, I dont think things could've gone any better. We had 32 in attendace! SOOOOOOO much food, lol... Southern Baptist Women... LOL...
Thank you so much to all who attended, and a special thanks to Sara T for singing, Kerrie for her poems, and Autumn for her devotional.
I enjoyed so much just sitting back and watching all my sisters enjoying their time w/ fellow sisters, it was priceless and brought many smiles to my face. Thank you all. I love ya's!
Thanks so much to the ladies that stayed a little later and helped clean up~ much appreciated!
For the ladies that couldnt make it this year, we hope to see you at our 2nd annual Christmas bash in 2009! We missed you.
God is Good... Can I get an amen!?
In Him~Jenn Read Full Post»
Thank you so much to all who attended, and a special thanks to Sara T for singing, Kerrie for her poems, and Autumn for her devotional.
I enjoyed so much just sitting back and watching all my sisters enjoying their time w/ fellow sisters, it was priceless and brought many smiles to my face. Thank you all. I love ya's!
Thanks so much to the ladies that stayed a little later and helped clean up~ much appreciated!
For the ladies that couldnt make it this year, we hope to see you at our 2nd annual Christmas bash in 2009! We missed you.
God is Good... Can I get an amen!?
In Him~Jenn Read Full Post»
Monday, December 1, 2008
A Way to Lighten the Load
“Moses’ father-in-law replied, ‘What you are doing is not good. You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone.’” Exodus 18:17-18
Admit it—as a society we’re overloaded and stressed out
most of the time. The pace and pressure of our day piles up and affects our physical, emotional, and mental health. It distorts our attitudes at work, home, and even in our ministries. Pushed to the limit, we become exhausted and, ultimately, ineffective.
But God doesn’t expect us to do everything alone. Even Moses was advised by Jethro, his father-in-law, to ask for help and delegate some of the work. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness—in fact, it shows character.
I don’t know what you’re wrestling with in your life, but I do know that right now, somewhere in your life, some people are just waiting for you to ask them to help you. God has them there for you. Maybe a friend can give you a break from care-giving responsibilities. Or a supervisor will assure that your work gets done as you go through chemotherapy. Or a credit counselor is waiting for you to call so she can help you get back to financial freedom.
Only you know what’s weighing you down. But Jesus stands ready to help you figure out how to lighten the load, and He has placed people in your life to assist you.
All you have to do is ask. Read Full Post»
Admit it—as a society we’re overloaded and stressed out
most of the time. The pace and pressure of our day piles up and affects our physical, emotional, and mental health. It distorts our attitudes at work, home, and even in our ministries. Pushed to the limit, we become exhausted and, ultimately, ineffective.
But God doesn’t expect us to do everything alone. Even Moses was advised by Jethro, his father-in-law, to ask for help and delegate some of the work. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness—in fact, it shows character.
I don’t know what you’re wrestling with in your life, but I do know that right now, somewhere in your life, some people are just waiting for you to ask them to help you. God has them there for you. Maybe a friend can give you a break from care-giving responsibilities. Or a supervisor will assure that your work gets done as you go through chemotherapy. Or a credit counselor is waiting for you to call so she can help you get back to financial freedom.
Only you know what’s weighing you down. But Jesus stands ready to help you figure out how to lighten the load, and He has placed people in your life to assist you.
All you have to do is ask. Read Full Post»
River Ladies Christmas Party!
River of Life Church
Thursday, December 4th
6pm-9pm
Dont forget to invite a friend, bring a snack to pass, and a wrapped ornament w/ your name and year on it, for an arnament exchange!
The exchange will be at 7pm, and there will also be a few gifts raffled off, so dont forget to enter your name in the drawing when you come to the party!
If you are interested in singing a song, reading a poem, scripture, a devotion, or whatever talent you may have and would like to share w/ you sista's, please conact me ASAP~ We would LOVE to have you share!
A few of us will be coming early, about 5pm-ish to help set up, and I hope we all can come together to clean up so we can all get home to our families at a decent hour.
Call Jenn w/ any questions 617-4274
otherwise... SEE YA THURSDAY
PS~ feel free to dress up in your best Christmas gear, fancy, funny, or fatigues :-) Read Full Post»
Thursday, December 4th
6pm-9pm
Dont forget to invite a friend, bring a snack to pass, and a wrapped ornament w/ your name and year on it, for an arnament exchange!
The exchange will be at 7pm, and there will also be a few gifts raffled off, so dont forget to enter your name in the drawing when you come to the party!
If you are interested in singing a song, reading a poem, scripture, a devotion, or whatever talent you may have and would like to share w/ you sista's, please conact me ASAP~ We would LOVE to have you share!
A few of us will be coming early, about 5pm-ish to help set up, and I hope we all can come together to clean up so we can all get home to our families at a decent hour.
Call Jenn w/ any questions 617-4274
otherwise... SEE YA THURSDAY
PS~ feel free to dress up in your best Christmas gear, fancy, funny, or fatigues :-) Read Full Post»
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