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Kelly McManimon and her husband Ryan have been attending Real Life for about a year and are enjoying their first year of marriage.
Kelly tells of a recent answered prayer concerning an issue she has been facing.
"I have had very vivid dreams for years, and particularly nightmares. When I wake up, they leave me feeling uneasy and have tended to lead to daydreams where my mind continues to dwell.
Both the nightmares and the daydreams were causing me to not trust fully in people that I loved. I was constantly trying to think of who I could ask for help, always coming up empty.
After weeks of sermons on trust, a simple illustration triggered me to realize that I could trust in my Almighty Friend--the Lord! Feeling compelled all day to share what I had learned in service, I did that evening in my Life Group.
The group prayed over me that night and I felt the peace of Christ wash over me. "Praise God--my nightmares ceased instantly and have not come back! The Lord answered our prayer and released me from my nightmares!"
rlc event info
group connect
Mark your calendars! This is THE event of the fall to get connected into a Real Life Church Life
Group! Whether you are in a group right now, not in a group presently, or have never been in a group,
EVERYONE is encouraged to attend. So join us Sunday, September 7 at 6:30 p.m. as we kick off the fall
Life Groups with GROUP CONNECT! More details soon….don’t miss it!
the gathering
We will be beginning our fall with a Wednesday night time of worship. Special guest, Dave Pedde,
will be joining us for this extended time of worship. Dave Pedde is known for his passion to lead
believers and unbelievers alike in genuine encounters with God. In 2005, he released his third CD
entitled Windows. You do not want to miss this gathering! Join us Wednesday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m.
play date
Mothers and young children are invited to a play date Friday, August 22. This event will take place
from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Central Park in Roseville. This is a great opportunity for mothers and children
to get out and make some new friends. Please contact Holli Springer (651-587-2277) with any questions.
the pastor’s masters
The Pastor’s Masters will “tee it up for the troops” on Saturday, September 13 at 8:00 a.m. followed
by a cookout. Sign-up sheets and additional information can be found at the Information Center.
run with a mission 5K run/walk
join the real life runners!
Are you looking for a way to help the hungry and homeless
that’s easy, fun and will bring hope into someone’s life here in the Twin Cities? How about taking
part in the Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities “Run with a Mission”? TODAY (Sunday, August 17) is the
last day to sign-up for the Real Life Church Team. Registrants will receive a 5K t-shirt, snacks and
the benefit of knowing that they are making a difference here in the twin cities. 5K proceeds will go
to the meals and care of men, women and children in need, here in our programs and in our community.
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2008, 8 AM
Where: Union Gospel Mission’s Ministry Center on Snail Lake
580 Hwy 96, Shoreview, MN
Registration fees: $15.00 per team member
Teams will also collect sponsorships. Sign-up TODAY at the Information Center and/or
contact Pastor Eric after the service for more information!
Welcome!
We’re glad you’re here! This site and it’s growing elements are designed to tell you more about Real Life Church.
This is a church that is intentionally created to be a place where you can learn more about God without feeling
pressured. You have time here to make sense of stuff. So come as you are—don’t worry about what to wear. (Our
pastor wears jeans, man.) We work hard to take off the masks of “everyone having a perfect life” and talk about
real life issues and problems. Let’s keep it practical, yet tell the truth and shoot straight. Over the years,
people have been saying that church doesn’t make sense to them anymore—but here at Real Life Church—we work hard
to help you make sense of it. We work hard to keep it real—but also keep it enjoyable! Ever laughed and had fun
in church? Then check it out here! Real, relevant, enjoyable—yet we’re pretty focused as well. We’re on a journey
in getting close with the real God. Come with us!

Take a look at what
we are like in real life at Real Life Church. Check out our latest vids!
Our Latest Series
It's pretty normal these days to have a "big question" or two (or ten!) that you need to get answered before
you feel like you can make more progress in the journey to find faith in God. Maybe you've had one or more of
these questions. Maybe a friend of yours has asked one of the questions. Together we will struggle through and
explore the ins and outs of the following mysteries:
July 20 & 27: If there is a loving God, how can evil and suffering exist?
August 3 & 10: How can miracles be true if they contradict science?
August 17 & 24: Isn't it offensive to claim Jesus is the only way to God?
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this week's events
Tuesday
Men's Prayer Meeting 6:30-7:30 a.m.
Wednesday
Crew Student Ministries 6:45-8:30 p.m.
Friday
Kid’s play date: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Coming up ...
august 22
kid’s play date
september 7
group connect
september 10
the gathering
september 13
pastor’s masters

service times
Sundays
Weekly Worship 10am
Hispanic Service 2pm
-with Pastor Antonio Pacheco

Pastor Pete Drake

Pastor Eric Matty
Pastor Jim Gooden

Danette Matty
Michele Smith
Dave Mann

FLIPT (Life By Jesus)
... is our dynamic kids' church for kids grades 1 thru 6!
Every sunday morning we offer the following kids' services:
- infant nursery
- toddler nursery
- club kid (age 3 to 5)
- FLIPT (Life By Jesus) kids church

R.L. Bean Café
Open Sundays
9am 'till 9:55am and
11:30am 'till 12:15pm