Prayers for Jenn and family

Jenn and Maiyson came down with some sore throats and chest congestion on Monday. Maiyson started a fever yesterday afternoon and has been known to convulse when she has one. Please pray that they would be healed very quickly and that McKensa would stay healthy. She has a very weak respiratory system and Jenn and Jarrod are concerned she may get sick. Please pray that God would put a hedge of protection over this house. Thanks church!

* Update from Jenn - Please continue to pray for our household! Its a sick one! (LOL~Seriously)

I am still very congested in the chest, and its hard to breath at times. Its such a dry cough that it hurts so bad to cough, and the cough just wont quit. Some of you may heard me lastnight, I sound like a frog is in my throat. (ribbit ribbit)

Maisyn has the same symptoms as me, but her cough is more broken up, she has has a fever on and off since the start of this, she did come down w/ another one last night, BUT THANK GOD it hasnt gotten high.

Mykenza hasnt had any symptoms as ours, but started to complain of a sore throat last night, PLEASE PRAY EXTRA HARD FOR HER! Her body cant fight these bugs like the rest of the family. When she gets chest colds, 90% of the time it turns into pnemonia. We have preventative steroid inhalers, which I have started her on so please pray she stays well.

Talor started the cold symptoms yesterday, runny nose, and a broken up cough. BUT lastnight she shocked us in the middle of the night w/ a HIGH temp, and vomitting! ewe.... poor Jarrod cleaned it all up for me, bless his heart!

Jarrod is still well! PLEASE PRAY FOR HIM to stay that way, we cant afford for him to miss work, and I really just dont want to see him get this awful bug, it hurts!

Thank you for your prayer thus far, PLEASE continue, we need them so desperately!!!!

I will keep you updated...

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BABY JESUS PARTY THANK-YOU!!!

I just wanted to take a moment to THANK all the volunteers that took charge and helped plan and host the 1st annual "BABY JESUS BIRTHDAY PARTY" on Dec. 21st. This was a wonderful time and spiritual bonding for our children @ River. We are sorry if you missed this opportunity. We do plan to have the same people plan this event next year on about the same Sunday. So mark your NEW 2009 calendar early!lol. We had about 15 kids this year. We heard Mary read " The very first Christmas" by an heirloom nativity set. The children then played "tape the baby in the manger" with Dawn Jahn and Kay Defour. Two children won and recieved a gift. Amber Jacobs helped them glue a nativity picture together as a take-home craft and then we had a Birthday cake and some sausage and crackers & fellowship time. ALL got a party favor bag to take home and I've been told they enjoyed it and want to do this again next year. Special thanx to Dawn and Amber and Kay for pulling this together! If you have a desire to assist with this next year, please contact Mary H. 742-8284. Til then...Thanx for sharing your kids with us and MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Read Full Post»

New Year's Eve Party

Please join us for a River New Year's Eve Party.  December 31st at 6:00 at River of Life Church.  Bring a snack to share, covered cups for the kids, a gift worth less than $1 and friends.  We will be snacking, playing games and watching a family movie.  Any questions contact Liz at 434-1800 or Nicole at 566-0073.

 

 

 

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January Children's Seminar

 

Don't forget to sign-up for The January Children's Super Seminar!!!  This will be great information for children's volunteers, parents, grandparents and anyone that has contact with children.  The seminar is Saturday, January 17th from 9:00-2:00.  $12 registration fee includes snacks, lunch, training and a few teaching tools. Registration is due before January 5th to Nikki Zajicek 617-9772. 

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greeters

This Sunday there will be sign up sheet for the
upcoming year. If you are unable to attend the
service on the 23rd, but would like to be on the
schedule, email Paul at paul@portagechurch.org, or
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Updates from Pastor Bob's Blog

Would you like to get daily e-mail updates from Pastor Bob's blog?  

Daily updates, scripture pondering, inspiring thoughts, doctrinal clarity, technology, and humorous posts!  

Just go to www.UnmeritedFavor.net/blog and subscribe.

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Please Use Front Door

Our Building & Grounds Team is working on a copier room by the back door (near the alley).  While this is under construction, please do not use the back door at all.  He is asking that everyone please use the front door.  Thanks! Read Full Post»

Christmas eve service

If anyone is interested in helping out with the Christmas eve program we are having a short meeting on Wed. Dec 17th at 6:00pm. So if you can make it please come. If you can't make it but still want to help please email Alisha@PortageChurch.org.
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BABY JESUS BIRTHDAY PARTY!!!!

December 21, 2008 we will be having a Birthday Party for JESUS!!! Immediately AFTER the CHURCH SERVICE...This is for the children, so moms and dads feel free to go do some last minute Christmas shopping! We will meet for 1 1/2 hours to have cake and games and activities. This is to honor our Lord and Saviour on HIS Birthday. We'll be driving home the TRUE MEANING of the season. I'm so excited that we are starting this tradition here at River. Hope to see all of the kids there!!! For questions contact: Dawn Jahn@(608)566-9400, or Amber, or Mary 742-8284. Merry CHRISTmas!!! Read Full Post»

River New Years Eve Party

RIVER OF LIFE NEW YEARS EVE
FAMILY FUN NIGHT!

COME AND JOIN US AT
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH,
FOR A FUN NIGHT WITH
GAMES, FOOD AND A
FUN FAMILY & CHURCH
FELLOWSHIP TIME!

TIME: 6PM – 10PM

THINGS TO BRING

*PLEASE BRING A SNACK
FOOD TO SHARE,
*A GIFT THAT IS A $1 OR LESS IN VALUE, THIS IS GOING TO BE USED IN ONE OF OUR GAMES, PLEASE WRAP THE GIFT.
*PLEASE BRING A CUP WITH A LID, (sippy cups work great)
FOR ALL KIDS.

GAMES WE ARE PLAYING

*TAKE AWAY BINGO
*PICTIONARY
*DISNEY SCENE IT

IF TIME ALLOWS WE WILL BE WATCHING THE MOVIE HORTON HEARS A WHO!


SO COME AND HAVE A BLAST AND BRING IN THE NEW YEAR (a little early) WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY!!

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Update on Sara's grandpa~ PLEASE PRAY

Sara's grandpa Billy went to be w/ the Lord yesterday afternoon. Please continue to pray for the family.

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Christmas Caroling

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»

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.


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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:

• 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...

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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!?

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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.
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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»