SCUBA Pre-Work for Ephesians 2:11-12

For those of you who need the pre-work for SCUBA this week, you can download it here:

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Prayer Request for Tracy

I'm not sure if you've heard about it on the news or not, but the accident on Hwy V in Vienna - outside of DeForest - involved one of my closest friends and coworker Tracy. She is the only one that survived the accident. The accident happened Sunday evening.

She is a Christian, and prayers for healing would be awesome. She's at UW Hospital and is stable. She's had surgery on her colon and intestines as well as her right hand. She will need additional surgery on her hand as nerves were severed and need to be reattached. She will be in the hospital for the remainder of the week and quite possibly into next week.

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River Ladies Christmas Party

Hey River Ladies, its party time! Thursday December 4th~6pm-9pm  Looking for help to plan food, secret santa, setup and clean up. Contact Jenn @ 617-4274

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I Appreciate the Appreciation

I wanted to say "THANK YOU" to everyone at River for the new grill. That is just awesome! I used it that night. Thank you so much. Read Full Post»

God is SO Amazing!

Well... We all made it back safely from Texas. Thank you all for your prayers!

I cannot wait to share what God is doing in Texas! He is so amazing...

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Samaritan's Purse

Operation Christmas Child is a service project that the River of Life Children's Church kids are doing (and anyone else that wants to participate).

 

What you will do:  1)  Get a shoe box, 2) determine if you will have a box for a boy of a girl and what age group (2-4, 5-9 or 10-14), 3) Fill with gifts 4) It is optional if you would like to give $7 to help cover shipping costs, 5) Drop off at River by November 9th.  Place a rubber band around the shoe box to keep it closed.  6) Optional: you can enclose a note or photo for the child.

 

If you would like to support the project but don't want to fill a box please consider donating toward the shipping costs. 

 

Do not include:  Used/damaged items; war-related items; knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerolsol cans.

 

There will be flyers with more info at the church. 

 

Also, there will be a pizza party for all the kids that participate on November 14.

 

If you would like to find out more about Samaritan's Purse go to http://www.samaritanspurse.org/ or contact Mary at 742-8284.

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Please Pray...

There will be 16 of us from the Centeral Baptist Association traveling to Texas on a missions trip. We leave tomorrow (10/17), and will be returning late Tuesday night (10/21).

Please keep us all in your prayers for safe, anxiety free travels, for God to do amazing things through us while we are there, and for us all to return home safely.

Thank you & God Bless!
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SCUBA Notes from Last Night

For those of you who missed last night's SCUBA lesson, we closed our study of Ephesians 2:8-10.  The pre-work for ch. 2:11-12 is in the info station in the entrance of the church.  

So for those who couldn't be there, click here are some notes from it.  If you have questions, please see someone who was there for a further explanation if you need it.

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River Haven

I have an awesome volunteer opportunity that I would like to make you aware of. I am now the Volunteer Coordinator for River Haven, the Homeless Shelter. We have many wonderful volunteers, but are always looking for more. It is a wonderful way to help your community. If you are interested, please contact me. We have shifts that can fit just about anyone's schedule.
Laurie Hansen 566-1230 Read Full Post»

Portage Youth!!!

 

Please join us to discuss a possible River of Life Youth Ministry.

 

Sunday, November 9^th from 4PM-6PM at River of Life Church

 

The agenda will include: 

 

1) Praying for River youth, Portage youth, past River youth group members, future leaders and God's guidance for a future River youth ministry.

 

2) Brainstorming.  Please bring any ideas for a River youth ministry.  Let's dream for current and future River youth opportunities. 

 

3) Be willing to share your experience w/any youth ministries and your passion for Portage youth.

 

Please RSVP to Nikki Z at 617-9772.  All adults are welcome.

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Good News Club Snacks

Good News Club (GNC) has met twice this year.  Last week we had 20 kids, this week 36!!!  The leaders are very excited to see what God is doing at Rusch!  Please be in prayer for us.

 

We are looking for people to bring a snack for the GNC kids to have after school.  This could be a one time commitment or once a month, whatever fits your budget.  Please contact Nikki Z 617-9772 or NikkiZ@portagechurch.org.

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CEF Variety Show

Calling all child stars!  Child Evangelism Fellowship (the ministry behind Good News Clubs in our schools and many non-denominational local outreaches) is having a fundraiser/talent show night Saturday, Nov 8th at 6pm at Lighthouse Familiy Ministries in Poynette.  We are looking for any and all types of kid talent, it can be cute or funny or sweet, or whatever kids can do!

Children can perform in groups or do a solo; anything is welcome that will glorify God and entertain.  The more variety the better.  Does your child know a dance number from last years' dance class?  Is he willing to read a passage of scripture?  Sing a song?  Do a cheer?  Do a puppet skit?  Can anybody do skateboard tricks, or shoot a basketball creatively?  I would love to have some gymnasts or a karate demo.

Contact Julie at 429-4656 or 617-4590 if you are able to help CEF by allowing your child to participate.  There will be one dress rehearsal Friday, Nov 7th, so it isn't a lengthy time commitment, just that Fri and Sat eve.

 It's kids only!  If you know somebody talented, drop me a line!

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River Ladies Christmas Party!

Mark your calenders ladies!!!!!

Thursday, December 4th

If you are interested in helping w/ the party please contact Jenn at Jenn@PortageChurch.org.

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Chris Tomlin concert

Chris Tomlin Concert January 31st!!!!! Tickets are $23 If you're interested, please contact Jenn at  Jenn@PortageChurch.org 608-617-4274, as we need to order tickets ASAP.

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Voter's Guides Available at River

Voter's guides are available at the information center at River. The
information center is the rotating rack in the entry way. Feel free
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Coats of Many Colors

Coats of Many Colors Coat Drive

Collecting until Oct 19th:
Gently used & clean winter coats, infant to adult.
        -workable buttons, zippers & snaps
 Snow boots of all sizes

Collection container in church entryway.

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SCUBA is still on

Hi everyone!  Although I am out of town this week, I will be back Wednesday night to teach SCUBA.  So we will still be having SCUBA!  See you Wednesday night at 7 PM. Read Full Post»

"Cleaning House"

Hey All -  Over the course of the next two weeks, we are going to do some "cleaning house" in a few areas of our worship center.  If you have items in the area near the back entrance, in the wooden pulpit in the back of the sanctuary or near the south wall of the kitchen - please take them otherwise we will be donating or disposing of them.  Thanks a bunch :)  Mike & Faith

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Pastor Bob is Out of Town Oct. 6 - 11

Pastor Bob will be out of town Monday October 6th until Sunday October 12th. Also, the entire Leadership Team is out of town Friday Oct. 10th & Saturday Oct. 11th for a retreat together. Read Full Post»

Sign-in & Car Talk

The sign-in for children's church has moved to inside the sanctuary.  Please sign your children ages 4 years-5th grade in for children's church. 

 

Don't forget to pick up a Car Talk each week!  They are located on the bulletin board in the entry way.

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Must be moving season!

Emily and I are relocating across town this weekend! We are very excited to be moving away from the flood prone area! Sorry for the short notice, but I had to be sure to finalize a few details before posting about it.
We are able to start moving in Sunday after church. I am doing a walk-thru at noon, and then moving in. Saturday I will be packing up the rest of the house/daycare and making sure that things are as 'grab and go' ready as possible. If there is anyone that would be willing to come help for a little bit, it would be great! I am not closing daycare during this process, and need to have the basics set-up for when I open on Monday. If there is anyone that would be able to come help me with some unpacking next week, it would be greatly appreciated! I will have pizza and beverages on hand. The playroom will remain set-up thru Saturday, so children are welcome!

One of the perks is that we are now just 2 blocks from Emily's school and closer to some dear friends, and closer to River!

Moving on up and moving on out!

Details:
Current house:
215 Brook St~ Close to Pizza Hut, turn LEFT at Portage Motors/Moto Mart. 2nd block, left side, yellow house.

New home:
712 W. Wisconsin.~Across of St. John's Church
You can park in front of the house, or behind it. The house has W. Wisconsin on the front side, and another street on the backside. Big white house. Read Full Post»

Children's Church

Help is still needed for helping with children's church and nursery during the service.  The rotation is once every 4-6 weeks.  Please contact Nikki Z with questions.

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Put the fun Back in Parenting.....

There are two Love & Logic classes being offered this fall, child care is provided for both:    

 

1) at Woodridge Primary School from 5:30-7:30 Thursday nights from Oct 9th-Nov 20th.  Supper is provided.  Call Mrs Hoksch 742-3494 ext 3102 for more info or to register.

 

2) at Pardeeville elementary, call the Pardeeville schools for more info. 

 

I would highly recommend the classes.  Please contact me with any questions Nikki Z 617-9772

 

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Antiquities Fundraiser for Mops

I just wanted to let you all know that Mops(Mothers of preschoolers) is doing a fundraiser. We are having pictures of the kiddos taken. The date is Oct. 17th and 18th. They will be black and white with a colorsplash. They provide the clothing we just need the kids. We sell a coupon for $10.00 and you receive a 10x13 print about 2 weeks later. It is for a great cause and have done these picures many times. They are very cute. If anyone is interested please contact me at 697-3790. This will be a great Christmas present for loved ones or just something different from the usuals. I will have coupons on Sunday and can sell them until Oct. 9th. Please help support this ministry.

Sara Tredinnick
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EWOMEN CONFERENCE INFO

The conference IS SOLD OUT! So whoever has their ticket and is going, I NEED to meet briefly w/ you after church this week. I will be canceling rooms Monday October 6th. I have a number of 5 that are going, if you havent already let me know that you DO have your ticket, it is a MUST you let me know no later than this Sunday October 5th!

I will be driving, we are meeting at my place of employment on Friday October 10th at 3:30pm, leaving at approx. 3:45pm, and checking into the hotel before we go over to the conference

Call me 608-617-4274 or email me Jenn@PortageChurch.org Read Full Post»