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All Rights Reserved. http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55&article_id=238 September 2, 2010 ROL E-News, Issue 106 August 19, 2010 ROL E-News, Issue 105 July 22, 2010 ROL E-News, Issue 104 July 8, 2010 ROL E-News, Issue 103 June 24, 2010 ROL E-News, Issue 102 June 10, 2010 ROL E-News, Issue 101 May 27, 2010 ROL E-News, Issue 100 May 13, 2010 ROL E-News, Issue 99 April 29, 2010 ROL E-News, Issue 98 April 15, 2010 ROL E-News, Issue 97 March 31, 2010 ROL E-News, Issue 96 March 18, 2010 ROL E-News, Issue 95 March 4, 2010 ROL E-News, Issue 94 February 18, 2010 ROL E-News, Issue 93 February 4, 2010 ROL E-News, Issue 92 January 21, 2010 ROL E-News, Issue 91 January 7, 2010 ROL E-News, Issue 90 Fri, 3 Sep 2010 13:21:48 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=24 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=24&article_id=30 PowerPoint Link for the Reliability of the Bible Christian Growth A Praying Life - Paul Miller Gospel-Centered Life - World Harvest Mission Gospel Transformation - World Harvest Mission Sonship - World Harvest Mission The Reign of Grace - Scotty Smith Objects of His Affection - Scotty Smith Dynamics of Spiritual Life - Richard Lovelace True Spirituality - Francis Schaeffer Counterfeit Gods - Tim Keller The Reason for God - Tim Keller The Prodigal God - Tim Keller Transforming Grace - Jerry Bridges The Disciplines of Grace - Jerry Bridges Leading with a Limp - Dan Allender Holiness by Grace - Bryan Chapell From Fear to Freedom: Living as Sons and Daughters of God - Rose Marie Miller Desiring God - John Piper The Allure of Hope: God's Pursuit of a Woman's Heart - Jan Meyer Captivating - Stasi Eldrege and John EldredgeSacred Romance - John Eldredge When Life and Beliefs Collide - Carolyn Custis James TheologyKnowing God - JI Packer Summary of Christian Doctrine - Louis Berkhof Foundations of the Christian Faith - James Montgomery Boice Galatians - Martin Luther Historical Reliability of the Gospels - Craig Blomberg Grace Unknown - RC Sproul FictionScrewtape Letters - C.S. Lewis Chronicles of Narnia (7 books) - C.S. Lewis Lord of the Rings (3 books) - J.R.R. Tolkien Mon, 24 May 2010 10:57:04 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=1 The River of Life in Ezekiel 47 is a beautiful picture of what we hope our church will be to our community; "...so where the river flows everything will live." We believe that the grace we receive in the Gospel of Christ brings life and is sufficient for all our needs. In our Sunday morning worship time we seek to engage both the head and the heart of every person with the truth of God's Word. Contemporary worship coupled with relevant Christ-centered preaching brings the Word of God to rest in every area of our lives. The message of Christ permeates the entire service so that all might see him as Lord. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:41:51 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=240 River of Life Presbyterian Church Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:40:06 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=199 The ROL Mission Statement, Exalt Christ, Love People, Serve for God's Glory, is illustrated here by Broose Johnson. The fountain is where Christ's grace and the River of Life begins. We exalt Christ as we worship together on Sunday Mornings. The River is the river of life where we swim, dive, struggle against the current, play and learn together - "we're all in this together". We encourage everyone to be in a Home/Small Group. Tree -Ezekiel says, "wherever the river touches, everything will live" - This is the natural result of swimming in grace is service. The tree trunk is a hand reaching upward. It represents that life bearing fruit (in this case oranges... this is Florida after all.) Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:40:06 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=65 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=65&article_id=228 Please click on the Give link here or on the menu list above if you would like to support any of River of Life's ministries. To set up recurring giving please request a login/password if you do not already have one and you will be given the option to give using a debit/credit card or checking account by clicking on the Give icon on the home page. Currently, our system only accepts Visa, MC or Discover; we do not accept American Express. Sorry for any inconvenience this may occur. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Susie or contact the church office at 407-351-4333. Thank you. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:04:45 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55&article_id=216 December 17, 2009 ROL e-News Issue 89 December 3, 2009 ROL e-News Issue 88 November 19, 2009 ROL e-News Issue 87 November 5, 2009 ROL e-News Issue 86 October 22, 2009 ROL e-News Issue 85 October 8, 2009 ROL e-News Issue 84 September 24, 2009 ROL e-News Issue 83 September 10, 2009 ROL e-News Issue 82 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:12:19 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55&article_id=158 Please open a link below to read our E-Newsletters. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:05:50 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=24 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=24&article_id=29 Recommended Reading: Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel The Sinner's Place by Stanley Voke Thu, 7 Jan 2010 14:08:08 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=27 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=27&article_id=82 1/7/07 "Church on Mission" Joshua 1:1-11 by Matt Lorish (Seminary Intern) Worship Order 1/7/07 1/14/07 "Rahab" Joshua 2:1-24 by Chuck Holliday Worship Order 1/14/07 1/21/07 "Crossing Jordan" Joshua 3, 4:24 by Chuck Holliday Worship Order 1/21/07 1/28/07 "Preparing for Battle" Joshua 5:1-12 by Matt Lorish (Seminary Intern) Worship Order 1/28/07 2/4/07 "Is God Really on Our Side?" Joshua 5:13-6:5 by Chuck Holliday Worship Order 2/4/07 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:35:57 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=29 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=29&article_id=31 Covenant College PCA Homepage PCA News Covenant Seminary World Harvest Mission Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:40:57 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61&article_id=202 Apriil 2009 Kids Connection Newsletter Issue Fourteen March 2009 Kids Connection Newsletter Issue Thirteen February 2009 Kids Connection Newsletter Issue Twelve January2009 Kids Connectioin Newsletter Issue Eleven December 2008 Kids Connection Newsletter Issue Ten November 2008 Kids Connection Newsletter Issue Nine October 2008 Kids Connection Newsletter Issue Eight September 2008 Kids Connection Newsletter Issue Seven July/August 2008 Kids Connection Newsletter Issue Six June 2008 Kids Connection Newsletter Issue Five May 2008 Kids Connection Newsletter Issue Four April 2008 Kids Connection Newsletter Issue Three March 2008 Kids Connection Newsletter Issue Two February 2008 Kids Connection Newsletter Issue One Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:43:42 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=67 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=67&article_id=236 Jodi and her husband Lance have two school age children, Evie and Isaac, and live in Clermont where Lance is CFO of South Lake Hospital. Music has always been a big part of Jodi's life, as her father is a music minister as well, currently serving in a church in Jacksonville, Florida. She received a degree in Vocal Performance with a minor in Piano at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. She has participated in, and lead worship, all over the south, most recently in Key West, Florida and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as well as several locations throughout Central Florida. She is also a vocal instructor who teaches from her home and has often been sought out by area music ministers to improve the vocal quality of their vocalists and choirs. Jodi also has been involved with community theater projects, church drama and musical theater. Jodi brings a wealth of knowledge and talent to River of Life, but none so vital as her deep love of worship. Jodi says, “I believe that God desires to have an intimate, ongoing relationship with all of His creation. It is His mercy and love that saves us through the death and resurrection of his son Jesus. God has blessed me so richly and touched me so deeply that I cannot help but worship Him!” Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:40:16 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=27 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=27&article_id=137 Thank you for visiting our site. To access sermons quickly, use the sort options under the Archive tab to search by date, topic or speaker. Sermons can be downloaded to your computer, iPod or mobile phone by clicking on the icons located on the button of the player. To download to MP3 or to leave a comment, click on the Details tab. The above player accesses sermons from August 19, 2007 to present. To hear sermons from previous years, please scroll down to select one. If you would like to hear a sermon that is not listed, please contact Susie and we will try to accommodate your request . Again, thank you for visiting us and enjoy the sermon! Tue, 19 May 2009 08:51:04 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=234 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:33 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=214 The Christmas Tea was on December 7, 2008. It was a wonderful time as we celebrated the The Treasures of Christmas "the good news of great joy" just as "Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart" Luke 2:10,19 To see the pictures, click here. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=211 Click here to read about and see pictures from ROL Vacation Bible School 2008. Pictures by Faith Reynolds. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=209 Click here to see pictures taken at the Fall Festival held at River of Life on October 31, 2008. Please be patient, the file takes a while to open. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=181 Church Wide Picnic and Egg Hunt March 16, 2008 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=182 Church Wide Picnic and Egg Hunt March 16, 2008 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=185 Church Wide Picnic and Egg Hunt March 16, 2008 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=183 Church Wide Picnic and Egg Hunt March 16, 2008 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=186 Church Wide Picnic and Egg Hunt March 16, 2008 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=187 Church Wide Picnic and Egg Hunt March 16, 2008 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=188 Church Wide Picnic and Egg Hunt March 16, 2008 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=189 Church Wide Picnic and Egg Hunt March 16, 2008 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=190 Church Wide Picnic and Egg Hunt March 16, 2008 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=191 Church Wide Picnic and Egg Hunt March 16, 2008 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=192 Church Wide Picnic and Egg Hunt March 16, 2008 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=193 Church Wide Picnic and Egg Hunt March 16, 2008 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=194 Church Wide Picnic and Egg Hunt March 16, 2008 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=49 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=34 Worship Team 4-23-06 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=35 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=36 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=37 M & M Club (Music and More) singing for the Easter Egg Hunt. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=38 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=39 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=40 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=41 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=42 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=43 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=44 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=46 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:12 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=47 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=47&article_id=203 One of the yearly events that is always a big hit is the Grease Bowl. This year was no exception. It was a resounding success! Thank you to the youth and leaders who pulled this event off. Everyone had a great time! The main attraction was seeing adults and high school students play some great games of grease football on a slippery tarp. Even the females were into the game. Russell was flying all over the field making plays and the Tannyhill boys' team played every play like it was a championship. Congratulations to Spencer Franke, Rick Dunn, Kate Hall, Russell Bush, Jim Baker, Andrew Matrisciano, Valerie Stephen, and Adam Young on winning the Grease Championship! The young children got to play a fun game of touch football, which was extremely entertaining! There was a bouncy house, face painting and a dunk tank. It was hot, it was slippery, and it sure was messy! But it was a success because our students invited their friends and we met over a dozen new faces who got introduced to the adult leaders and other kids in the youth group. This was a fun family and community event! The only downer is that we have to wait another year until the next Grease Bowl. Mon, 9 Feb 2009 21:30:44 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=45 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=45&article_id=97 Greeters: Welcome newcomers into the body of River of Life. Needs: Volunteers on a rotational basis willing to meet newcomers, follow-up, and help with info table and name tags. Contact: Rachael George (click on name to e-mail) or call the church office at 407.351.4333 Refreshments: To provide refreshments on Sunday mornings to allow the congregation an opportunity to fellowship with one another. Needs: Preparation of doughnuts and coffee after service and clean up. Contact: Penny Johnson (click on name to e-mail). Administration: Help staff and ministry leaders with administrative projects. Contact: Susie Black (click on name to e-mail) or call the church office at 407.351.4333. Ushers: Assist with practical set up of the facility for worship services and create a warm, welcoming environment for our guests. Needs: Seven people every Sunday serving on a roational basis (3 at the 9:00 a.m. seervice and 4 at the 10:30 a.m. service). Contact: Jim Baker (click on name to e-mail) or call the church office at 407.351.4333. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:04:01 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=46 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=46&article_id=98 In January of 2004 the session appointed me as Director of Worship. It has been a great experience to serve our church in this capacity and I've been blessed with incredibly talented and committed volunteers alongside me who make it all happen. I have often said, "It is a humbling experience to be the leader of a team of which you are the least talented." The musicians and vocalists that we have are excellent at what they do, and even more importantly, they give God all the glory in what they do. There is a tender heart for worship at ROL that each member of the Worship Team resonates with. God has truly blessed us with lead worshippers not just worship leaders. On the surface of any given Sunday morning it may just look like I've picked out my favorite six songs, a couple prayers, a few scripture readings or quotes, and a special song for the offering time. Although the liturgy may take this form, there is so much more that goes into it than this. My goal as the Director of Worship at ROL is to take its people on a journey every Sunday morning from the adoration of a transcendent Most High God to an intimate experience of grace with a Savior who is "God with us". The way I do this is by using a basic four-step process of Adoration, Confession, the Cross, and Thanksgiving. Each worship service begins with the adoration of our Creator. He sits enthroned in majesty, greatness, power, and splendor, high above all things. In his transcendence, he is worthy of all our praise because, if for no other reason, he is God and we are his creation. When we catch even a glimpse of his holiness in this time of looking upward in adoration, we cannot help but look downward into our own hearts and see how short we fall in regard to his expectations for us. How can a holy God have anything to do with a wretched people like us? So we turn to a time of confession; pouring out our hearts in singing to the very Redeemer of our souls. Whether it is a responsive reading, a time of silent meditation, prayer of corporate confession, or a song, this is a sweet and invaluable part of our time of worship. When we see how great God is, we automatically are made aware of how sinful we are. This time of confession begins our pilgrimage back to the place where we can see our sinful hearts made pure and new once more by the blood of the Son. At the foot of the Cross, we find true forgiveness, complete renewal, and genuine change! When we are cleansed by Christ's blood we are saved once and for all; but over time we grow numb to how awesome and life-changing that salvation really is. By returning to the Cross of Jesus every week we are not being resaved, but rather reminded of how incredible it is that God would save us at all. The Cross is the climactic place where our sinful state meets God's justice and grace in the sacrifice of his Son. To forget the Cross in our time of worship is to forget the very foundation of what our joy is rooted in. The Cross changes EVERYTHING! Finally, when we have revisited the place where redemption was purchased once and for all, we end in a time of thanksgiving. When we see how marvelous God is, and how awful we are, and how amazing the love of God is though Christ's finished work on the Cross...we can not help but give thanks to him through our praises. In Luke 7, the sinful woman worshipped Jesus with her tears, kisses and perfume. She knew that she was a miserable sinner and she needed Jesus to take away her sin. How much more should we worship God knowing that our sins have been removed from us forever? If we understand that we have been forgiven much, then we will love much. When we realize that Christ offered up his life for us, our desire will be to offer up our lives to him in worship and thanksgiving. Hopefully all of this helps in understanding the philosophy of worship at ROL. Every song, every prayer, every reading serves a specific purpose in the journey that we take during every worship service. My hope is that even if people cannot specifically recognize what took place on Sunday morning, they will still know they have met with God, seen their sin, revisited the Cross, and really worshipped.To learn more about Rich click on his name Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:45:47 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=41 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=41&article_id=103 Expand the ROL Ministries list to select a different Ministry of River of Life (ROL). Contact: Please contact the person listed under each specific ministry by e-mail, or call the church office at 407.351.4333 if you have any questions and/or want to get involved in a particular ministry. Thank you for inquiring about ROL. . Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:28:03 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61&article_id=201 VBS at River Of Life was a wonderful success. Click on this link to read director Peggy Bush's summary of the week and to see pictures of the children and leaders in action. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:06:25 MST http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=46 http://www.riverpca.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=46&article_id=174 Worship Team: Exists to lead the people of God into an intimate time of praise and worship on Sunday morning. Needs: Musicians (Vocal & Instrumental), Special Music, Scripture readers. Contact: Rich Hawkins (click on name to e-mail) or call the church office at 407.351.4333. Multi-media Team: Exists to provide technical and creative support for the Worship service. Needs: Sound techs and volunteers to create/enhance visual images for worship. Contact: Rich Hawkins (click on name to e-mail) or call the church office at 407.351.4333. Drama Team: Exists to enhance and illustrate the message of God's Word. Needs: Actors/Actresses, script writers, sound and lighting techs, set builders/designers, set-up/tear down crews, singers, dancers. Contact: Rich Hawkins and/or Greg Singleton or call the church office at 407.351.4333. Tue, 6 Jan 2009 08:37:57 MST