Sermon of Guest Preacher, Chad Ellis

To listen to the sermon of Chad Ellis, our guest Preacher from this past Sunday

Click the link below to go to Pastor Bob's Blog...

www.portagechurch.org/pastor

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Children's Ministry Meeting

We have started some plans for an awesome summer children's program and we need your help and input.  Come join us to find out what we are doing for the summer in children's church.  All parents and children's church volunteers are invited.  If you want to see what your kids are doing or think you might be interested in joining children's ministry come and check it out! 

 

Sunday, May 3rd at River immediately after church.  The meeting will be approx.  30 minutes.  If you have any questions contact Nikki Zajicek at 617-9772 or nikkiz@portagechurch.org

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Prayer Request

There is a little boy who our family has been lifting up for some time now, his name is Nic Volker.  He has many health struggles and has been in the hospital often and for long stretches of time.  Please go to his site so you can get a first hand account of the journey that he and his family have been on - you can also see a picture of Nic there.  http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/nicholasv . Please, Please pray for healing for this little boy and for much peace and strength for him and his family.  Thanks ~ Faith

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CBA Quarterly Meeting

The CBA Quarterly Meeting will be held this Sat, April 25th at 9:00 in Fort Atkinson.  In addition to the meeting they will have a quest speaker to discuss the book "One Size Doesn't Fit All".  We will be car pooling, so anyone interested  please contact Anne Zinsmeister at 617-3995.   Also, you need to contact amanda@cbaow.net today so she knows the number attending.

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Easter Play Feedback

Just a reminder to fill out the survey from the Easter Play! Please turn them in on Sunday either in the offering or the guest card box by the door. Thanks for your time!

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Dear Coworkers, Friends and Family,

This year, hundreds of thousands of people will hear the words,
"You have breast cancer," and there's a good chance
that some of them will be people we know and love. I have chosen to
fight back against this disease and help make a difference by
participating in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against
Breast Cancer walk, and I hope you will join me.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is our opportunity to honor and
celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate men and women about early

detection and prevention, and raise money to fund lifesaving research and

support programs to help fight breast cancer. But Making Strides is
more than just the name of a walk, it describes the amazing progress
we can make if we work together to defeat this disease.

I understand the hard economic times everyone is in. Even if everyone 

donates just $5, that can makes millions of dollars difference. 
Below is a link to my personal page. I hope you will visit my
site and sign up to join my team. If you prefer, you can start your
own team, sign up to walk as an individual, or make a donation. Hope
starts with me and it can continue with you. Please join my team and
walk with us to experience an incredible day of inspiration and
meaning, and to provide hope for all people facing breast
cancer. 

To donate now, use this link to visit my personal page

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/MakingStridesAgainstBreastCancer/MSABCBlueprint?px=10455003&pg=personal&fr_id=11703

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Sincerely,

Linda
Bannen-Stilwell

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Answered prayer

Today I found out they are holding off on the layoff somehow orders have picked up. Which can only mean one thing. Prayer works. Praise the Lord. Bill

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Update on Jenn's Recovery

I just talked to Jenn and she is in a lot of pain. She has asked for continued prayer as she recovers. Tomorrow she is on her own and will be the true test of endurance and strength as Jarrod goes back to work.

I told her that I am around tomorrow if she needs anything but thinks she will be okay.

Thanks-
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Cystic fibrosis awareness

I am doing a fundraiser for the Great Strides Walk(Cystic Fibrosis Foundation) I am walking with my daughter and her family because my granddaughter has Cystic Fibrosis. If you can help us raise money for this terriable disease. CF does not have a cure. Only treatments to slow down the process, so they can live longer. It doesn't have goverment funding so with-out US giving money to reasearch new treatments there would be no THEM. Cystic Fibrosis affects the lungs and the digestive system. 30,000 americans have this disease. for more information on my walk and CF. go to http://www.cff.org/Great_Strides/SharmaraMoll. you can go there and donate, or make a check out to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Thank you for your time.

     DEE DEE Colt.

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ESL Workshop

There will be an English as a Second Language workshop on the following dates: Saturdays, May 30th and June 6th 9am - 5pm River of Life Church, Portage, WI Cost is $25/person (includes all materials and lunch on both Saturdays) Registration deadline: May 15th This workshop will teach you how to teach English to internationals in your community, and to share your faith as you do.  You do not need to speak a foreign language or have prior teaching experience.  Anyone interested can talk to me, or visit the website:  www.eslwi.com for more information.  Must attend all 16 hours of training (both Saturdays) to receive North American Mission Board certification. Thank you! Caryn Jette CBA Literacy Missions Coordinator www.eslwi.com

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REFRESHED~ WOO HOO

The Slumber Party ROCKED!!!!!

We had 18 in attendance Friday night, and 11 Saturday morning! We had a couple FUN games, lots of great food, and an OUTSTANDING devotional/fellowship time! GOD IS SO GOOD!

All I can say is Thank you Donna, Trina, and Deb for all of your help, and hard work! I am so proud to work side by side w/ you ladies! I am especially impressed w/ how God lead Trina and Deb in our Devotional time~ YOU ROCKED IT GIRLS!!! I am VERY proud of you (TEARS)!!!!!

Cant wait for next years Slumber party~ its always in April, toward the end of the month, so plan plan plan to come ladies!!!

Now we plan for our camping trip~~~ YEEEE HAA

Love ya all, In Him~ Jenn

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Prayer Request

Please be in prayer for Olivia Gaunt (Trinas Daughter) She has been sick all week, and it seems to be getting progressively worse~ Please pray

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Please pray for my job situation

On tuesday I found out I will be laid off in may after working there for 15 years. Please pray that it could be a short term lay or that I can find another job. Thanks Bill...

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"Going Not Knowing"

Join with us this Sunday for "Going Not Knowing"

as we learn about the call of Abram.

        This Sunday, why not bring a friend, family member or neighbor to church!

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Jenn's Surgery

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Hey all,

Update on Jenn. She saw her surgeon on Wednesday morning. Her Gallbladder is only functioning at 10%, so out it must go. The surgeon told her that she has Gallbladder Disease. Jenn relayed to me that it has been a painful few days. Next Monday, the 20th, she is going to have her Gallbladder removed. If all goes well she will be able to go home the same day.

It would be really helpful to her and her family if some meals could be provided. Jenn will be at church Sunday, but if she isn't able to be Linda V and I will deliver them to her home. Meals will need to feed her family of 5 and she said they aren't picky.

I pray that this week passes quickly for her and that the pain is controllable. Her and her family have had a very rough winter with a lot of sickness, and most recently the flu has stricken family members. I pray that the surgery goes well and Jenn has an easy recuperation.

Call me at 617-4752 with any questions or email me at marchofemily@yahoo.com

In His name,
Tara

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We want your feedback!!

Thank you for letting your children be a part of the Easter Play!  I think the kids had a great time being able to perform for God and their families.  We would like to offer more opportunities like this for the kids in the future and would appreciate your feedback on how we can improve on this year’s preparation, planning and performance.  Please provide feedback as it pertains to YOUR experience/involvement with the Easter Play.  Please consider the whole picture from casting, practices, content of the play, scheduling, communication, the performance, and anything else you can think of that would be helpful for us to consider in regards to future performances...

We are passionate about continuously improving the River Children’s Ministry Program and we need your honest and specific feedback in order for us to grow and learn.  These will be completely ANONYMOUS, so please provide both positive and constructive feedback.  

 

Click here to download the survey

We will also have copies for you at church.  You can turn it in at church or email i to NikkiZ@PortageChurch.org

Thank you for taking your valuable time to improve our River Children’s Ministry!

 

Nikki Zajicek

617-9772

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Looking for a place to serve at River?

Check out the River Children's Ministry-we offer an awesome program each Sunday during the sermon and we could use your help!  We could use teachers and helpers in any of these age groups:  Pre-school, Kind-1st grade, 2nd-5th grade.  If teaching isn't for you we could always use your help holding and playing with the babies.  Volunteers are usually with the kids once every 4-6 weeks.  If you are interested contact Nikki Zajicek at NikkiZ@portagechurch.org or 617-9772.  Thanks!

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Prayer Request

Please pray for Talor (Selbach) and her moms side of the family(The Reichhoffs). Her great-grandpa passed away early this morning. Thanks

In Him~ Jenn

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Baptism Postponed

Unfortunately the pool is closed until June. so we will need to
postpone the baptism service planned. We will update you with another
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Selbachs Traveling

Please keep us in your prayers, we are leaving for Chicago soon and will be returning Sunday evening. Have an Awesome Easter!!!! We will miss our River family very much!!!!

He is Risen~ The Selbachs

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Good Friday

Join with us for Good Friday Service at 6 PM

We will learn about the sacrifice of the lamb.

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Easter Sunday

Join with us on Easter Sunday for a wonderful day of celebration!

8 AM Complimentary Easter Breakfast

9 AM Children's Easter Egg Hunt

10 AM Worship Service

Join with us this Easter Service as we learn the application and benefit of the sacrifice of the lamb.

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LeRoy Butler Cancer Foundation

Father & Child

All You Can Eat Spaghetti Supper

April 17, 2009 5:00 PM

Sky Lodge Christian Camp

Dining Hall Montello, WI

$10 per person

Any questions contact 608-586-5065

(Mothers are also welcome)

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NO Java for Jesus Group on Easter

We will NOT be having Java for Jesus group on Easter Sunday. We didnt want it to conflict w/ the Easter breakfast at the worship center. We will resume again on the 19th! Cya then

God Bless

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Stuffing Eggs

The location of Egg stuffing event will be changed to Nicki Robarge's house on E. Edgewater st. If you need directions please call Nicki at 617-4163. The time will still be 12 until they get done. I am thinking not longer than 2 hours, but the more helping hands the shorter the time!!!

I will be bringing Papa Murphy pizzas for lunch.

And thank you to everyone that donated candy for this ministry, you guys really came through!!

Thanks,

Alisha Turner

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Child Care for Isaiah's Services

I will be providing (free) child care for Baby Isaiah's services this Saturday morning from 9-12:30. I am located at 712 W. Wisconsin St. in Portage. It is about 5 blocks from ROL.

Please call me at 617-4752 or email me at marchofemily@yahoo.com if you will be bringing your children so that I can plan accordingly. I will have my sister here to assist me.

I feel that this is the best way that I can serve Isaiah's family, so that others may go and support them during this time of great need.

Children will have a snack and lunch if needed.
Children will be free to play in the playroom, do coloring/playdough activities or watch some PBS type shows. Most of all just have fun and enjoy their Saturday morning.

In His Name,
Tara

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Portage Habitat for Humanity

We are looking for 15 volunteers to help for the Portage Habitat for Humanity build on Saturday May 30th. Please contact Karrie Landsverk if you are interested. She is available any Sunday to speak with you, or call 608-444-6005. 

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The Tower - Sunday April 5th

This Sunday our sermon is on Genesis 10 & 11. Feel free to read it ahead of time. We hope you join us with your friends and family this week.

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Isaiahs Service info

Saturday April 4th @ 10am will be the visitation and 11am the funeral service will be held at
River of Life Church
102 W. Franklin St
Portage, Wi 53901

We will then travel over to:
Moundville Methodist Church
W5501 Cty Rd O
Endeavor, Wi 53930

Burial Ceremony and Lunch will then take place in Moundville(everyone is welcome and encouraged to come)


If you are interested in providing food please contact me by responding to this email or call me 617-4274

Thanks, Jenn

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