OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD - Today is the last day to turn in your Operation Christmas Child shoebox. Please bring your box or donation to River of LIFE by noon today. Thank you for being part of this mission with Samaritan’s Purse to share the love and hope of Jesus with children around the world. If you have any questions, please talk with Dawn, Shelly, or Valerie.
RIVER OF LIFE CLOTHING HAS ARRIVED! - For those who placed an order, your clothing items are ready for pick-up on the back table. See Tracy if you have any questions or issues with your order.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE FOR CAST ONLY - Our Sunday School Children’s Christmas Program will take place on December 21 during the 10:00am worship service. Cast rehearsals will be held on Wednesday, November 26, from 5:30pm to 6:15pm, and on December 3, 10 and 17 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm, with a practice for everyone on December 20 at 9:00am. If you have any questions about the program, please reach out to Dawn Eberhart.
ALTAR COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - We are looking for people who would like to help on our Altar Committee. This team plays an important behind-the-scenes role in caring for our sanctuary. They change the paraments (the colored flags on the altar) as the church seasons change, make sure everything is set up nicely for worship, and help with flowers during Christmas and Easter (arranging poinsettias and lilies). This is a committee that is still coming together, and there’s room to shape what it becomes as we go. If you enjoy details, decorating, or simply helping our worship space look welcoming each week, we would love to have you.
ADVENT SERVICE Advent services will begin on Sunday, December 3 and continue for three weeks on December 3, 10, and 17. Each evening will begin with a meal at 5:30pm, followed by the service at 6:30pm. The meals are free, and everyone is invited to attend. Come for the meal, stay for the service, and leave with a heart full of joy and hope! Week one, we will be having pulled pork.
YOUR TIME AND TALENTS MATTER We invite you to take a few minutes to fill out our Time and Talent Survey. This new form helps us learn more about your interests, gifts, and the ways you feel called to serve at River of LIFE. Whether you are already involved or looking for something new, your responses will help us connect people with opportunities throughout the year. You can complete the survey online. A link was included in the most recent Newsletter that was sent to your email.
FREE FOOD AVAILABLE ON WEDNESDAYS Each Wednesday morning, River of LIFE picks up day-old and “best by” dated items from Family Fresh. This includes a wide variety of foods such as pastries, buns, bread, cookies, cakes, and other baked goods. These items are still good, but can no longer be sold in the store. The food is brought to the church every Wednesday, and anyone is welcome to take anything they can use. Our goal is to keep this food out of the dumpsters and to bless anyone who can benefit from it. If you are interested, please email the office so we can make sure the building is accessible for you at a time that is convenient for you.
CHRISTMAS GREENERY - If you ordered a Christmas wreath or greenery from the Youth Group, it will be delivered on Tuesday afternoon. We’ll text more details once everything is sorted.