GERTENS FALL MUM FUNDRAISER I t’s time for our bi-annual Gertens Fundraiser! Your purchases help support our youth programs! Just go online to www.gertensfundraising.com and enter the store ID code into the text field and click enter. The store ID code for River of LIFE Youth Group is: 1026. If you have any questions or need assistance with ordering, please reach out to Sarah Peterson. Last day to order is TOMORROW August 25th.
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS Next Sunday, August 31, we will celebrate the start of a new school year with a special blessing during worship. Students of all ages are invited to bring their backpacks as we pray for God’s guidance and protection in the year ahead. Teachers, school staff, and anyone who serves in a school setting are encouraged to participate, even if you don’t have a backpack. This blessing is for all ages and offers a meaningful way to begin the year together.
FIRST COMMUNION CLASS We have a First Communion Class scheduled for Saturday, September 13th, from 8:00-10:00. Please RSVP through our website to let us know if this date works for you. If it does not, there will be an option to indicate interest so we can find another time. At River of LIFE, parents decide when their child is ready to receive the LORD’s Supper for the first time. Typically, children are in 3rd grade or older before attending this class, but if you have questions contact Pastor Brian.
YOUTH GROUP HELP NEEDED We’re looking for help with our Youth Group! We especially need help with our Jr High Youth Group (5th-8th grade). We have a main leader in place, but we need a few assistants. This is absolutely essential for us to continue with this ministry. Our senior high group is covered, but we have a large group at the junior high level, and we can’t keep this great ministry going without more volunteers.
We also need help with the meals we serve each night. Each night we provide a free meal for our youth, which makes it easier to get kids here and gives them time to feel welcome and connect with friends. This is a big part of why our youth group has been so successful, and we want to continue to provide these meals. To do that, we need volunteers to bring meals, help prepare them, and assist with cleanup. More details on meals will be shared soon. For questions, talk to Pastor Brian, Jim Christenson, or Angie or Brian Fogal.
UPCOMING GUATEMALA MISSION TRIP Join us for a mission trip to Guatemala on February 9th–16th. If you are interested, please talk to Pastor Brian soon. An informational meeting will be held sometime in September and we will be purchasing airline tickets shortly thereafter.
PRAYER REQUESTS If you have something you’d like us to pray about, please email prayers@riveroflifelutheran.com, or of course, you can always reach out to Pastor Brian at any time.