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LIFE LINESMarch/April
R I V E R O F L I F E C H R I S T I A N C E N T E R
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“For God so loved the world that HE GAVE...
that whoever believes in Him shall not perish
but have eternal life” John 3:16 NIV
Mark Your Calendar
oin the RLCC family on a forty
day consecration . For
centuries,Christians around the
world have taken similar
journeys every year during the forty days
leading up to Easter. We can all benefit
from this type of spiritual journey. These
days of preparation are called lent. This
is a time for reflection, renewal and
rebirth. When we walk the same journey
that Christ walked on his way to the
cross, we can more fully experience and
appreciate his passion,death and
glorious resurrection on Easter morning!
The number forty has many Biblical
references; the forty days Moses spent
on Mount Sinai with God, the forty days
and nights Elijah spent walking to Mount
Horeb, God made it rain for forty days
and forty nights in the days of Noah, the
Hebrew people wandered forty years
traveling to the Promised Land, and
Jonah in his prophecy of judgement gave
the city of Ninevah forty days in which to
repent. The number 40 means divine
order applied to all earthly things and
flesh.
Bring divine order to your life this year.
Fast as you feel lead of the Lord.
Through the consecration fast we will
develop a powerful relationship with
God. God wants to take us to a new
dimension in Him.
Men’s Meeting
Saturday, March 14, 10 - 12Join Apostle Bennett for a second
‘Breakfast of Champions’ Men’s
fellowship. Sign up in the narthex to
attend.
Writing Workshop
Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. March 18 -
May 20 Journeys Writing Center, home of ‘The
Battered Women’s Writing Workshop’
presents a 10 week workshop for
women; ‘Writing As Healing’.
Registration is FREE
Helps Symposium
Sunday, March 29, 2:00 p.m.RLCC needs YOU in the ministry of
Helps. Department heads are extending
invitations every Sunday. 2009
applications are available in the narthex.
No childcare is available.
Fellowship Night
Tuesday, March 31, 7:00 p.m.
Dinner and special group ministry for
Seniors, Singles, College & Career &
Married Couples
Girls Night Out
Monday, April 20, 7:30
p.m.
A fresh Word, installation of
new covenant leaders and
food & fellowship - don’t
miss it!
This Easter, Discover Real Life!
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2009 Gracious Giving Capital Stewardship Campaign:‘Grace For Supernatural Giving’ by Apostle Bennett
n Matthew 6, Jesus gives us
the four (4) key foundations
of Christian Faith. They are:
1. Giving
2. Praying
3. Fasting
4. Believing
Many people miss their blessing because they fast, pray and believe, but do not give. A fundamental lesson for Christians to learn is that we cannot out give God. The Body of Christ today needs an army of people who are so committed to the King of Kings that sacrificial giving becomes a way of life. The Word of God is full of evidences that the Law of Reciprocity works. Because God gave such a tremendous price for us, I have chosen Easter Sunday, April 12 as the date for our annual Gracious Giving Sunday.
In 2 Corinthians, chapter 8, the
church at Macedonia was under a
challenge of lack and shortage.
Paul even referred to it as their deep
poverty. Yet he was astounded at the
amount they gave when they
prepared an offering to help the
church at Jerusalem. He said that
because they first gave themselves
to God, God applied the grace to
them to give supernaturally. Paul
calls it “...beyond their ability”.
We are making some changes in
our method of giving this year. We
acknowledge the economic
challenges in our nation at this time.
Yet, we will trust God to enable us to
all do our very best.
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“The Lord said to Moses, “Tell the Israelites to bring me an offering. You are to receive
the offering for me from each man whose hearts prompts him to give.” Ex. 25: 1- 2
April 12 Special Musical Guest:
Bill & Renee Morris
‘seen on TBN’
Goals and levels
This year I believe that our financial goal of $90,000.00 will be one that glorifies God. Our financial goals have been higher in the past, but I know that if we all individually do our best and give sacrificially in an effort to glorify God we will reach our goal on April 12. Remember, it’s not equal giving but equal sacrifice.
level Five giving $2000.00 - 2499.00
level four giving $1000.00 - 1999.00
level three giving $500.00 - $999.00
level two giving $300.00 TO $499.00
level one giving my best god glorifying gift
level six giving $2500.00 & above
Let us hear from you!
RLCC family and friends can now contact the ministry o!ce by E"mailing [email protected]
For specific request, log onto the website at riveroflifesite.org Click on ‘Connect’ where you can fill out simple forms to:
I. Join our mailing list
II. Send Us A Prayer Request
III. Share A Testimony
IV. Request Baby Dedication
V. Sign Up For Water Baptism
VI. Fill out an Application to Join Our Church
Not able to attend services on Sunday? Now you can pay your tithes online. On"line Giving is listed under the ‘Connect’ menu.
ConnectFYI
Angel FoodIn this time of economic
challenge, Angel Food
Ministries is a bargain
and a blessing!
Angel Food Ministries is
a non-profit,
non-denominational
organization dedicated
to providing grocery
relief and financial support to
communities throughout the United
States. Be sure to place your order each
month out in the narthex, where for just
$30.00 you get delicious fresh & frozen
groceries for you & your family.
“Wisi mattis leo
suscipit lorem ipsum
dolor sit amet,
consectetur adipiscing
elit, et labore et dolore
magna aliquam. Ut
enim ad minim veniam,
quis nostrud exerc.”Giovanni Faria
Green Grocery Manager
The Word For Today DevotionalThe brand new Word For Today, a three
month devotional is now available in the
Resource Center for $5.00 each or get
one FREE with ‘any’ purchase of the
same amount or more. Now that’s an
offer you can’t refuse.
Kids & Kameras II
‘Literacy Through Photography’This spring, PJ will be conducting a
‘Literacy Through Photography’ project
with the Children’s Church. With their
parents permission, each child will be
bringing home a disposable camera to
take pictures of the world around
them. The pictures will be compiled
into a book and there will be a gallery
art show as well. What fun!
Coming Soon !
Visit the Oasis Cafe &
support TWI
Missions TripNeed your
morning caffeine
fix? Forget
McDonalds.
Patronize The
Oasis Cafe where proceeds will go to
the support the women’s ministry in
Guatemala this summer. We have two
words for you - THANK YOU!
Please help us to keep our records
updated by fi!ing out this form and
placing it in the o"ering bucket.
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...to all of our River of Life family & friends. We
pray that you experience Him this season
through all of the events at the River. May you
be blessed exceedingly abundantly above all you
could even ask or think.
Greetings !
Apostle Bennett & Pastor Jean