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Brad and Maria Benson, and their children, Kayla, Courtney, and Brandon, have been attending Real Life Church for three years.
And if you’ve been around RLC for awhile, you’ve seen a big change in Maria!
Maria says, “The Lord has been helping me “break free’ from my addiction to food.” Since 2005, she feels the Lord has been wanting her to deal with the issue of her weight.
“Food was my main source of comfort. I told God that if it was really Him asking me to deal with this area, He needed to make it very clear.” And within two weeks, six friends talked to Maria about this specific issue ... God was making it clear!
In January of 2006, Maria had bariatric surgery. “I have lost 187 pounds so far but have gained a stronger relationship with the Lord. He has truly taken first place in my heart.”
“I struggle from time to time with turning to food first instead of Him, but it is a process.” And Maria is enjoying life again with biking, hiking, and other activities.
The biggest lesson Maria says she has learned through this process is how much God loves her. “I knew it in my head, but little by little, God is breaking me free so that I can fully experience His love for me!”
rlc event info
christmas tea
SURPRISE!
Don’t you just love a great surprise?
There’s so much that goes into a really great surprise…planning, thinking ahead about the other person and what they would truly enjoy the most, making it beautiful and
special.
Well, we’re thinking about you for our 12th annual Ladies’ Christmas Tea 2008 – and it’s a surprise! You won’t
know the “theme” for this event until you attend, & you won’t want to miss it!
You are invited to attend and bring guests on either:
Friday, December 5 or Saturday, December 6
7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium
at Real Life Church
Kim Wajda will be our special guest and speaker for both evenings.
Extra Tea Info…
As per our Real Life tradition, please bring one gift-wrapped ornament per person for our annual gift exchange. No
meal will be served, but there will be a short reception mid-way through the evening.
Valet parking will begin at 6:15 p.m. and the doors will be open for general seating beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are available for all ladies ages five and older at $10.00 per person. They will be available for purchase
November 16-30 after church on Sundays, or by contacting the church office at 651.490.5433 or
office@reallifechurch.net. Ticket sales are limited!
sneak preview
Join us for this progressive shop and snack on November 19. We will be meeting at the church
at 6:00 p.m. to carpool to Carver to enjoy shopping at the following shops: Mustard Moon, Carver
Creek and Seasons. All three are quaint shops that specialize in vintage wears, home comforts
and gifts. There will be a hot cocoa bar and various foods provided at all stores. They have
also agreed to donate a portion of their profits on that evening to Project Rescue. We hope you
can join us. Questions? Contact Michele Smith at 651-490-5433.
play date
Mothers and young children are invited to a play date Friday, November 21. This event will take
place from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. The location for this event is yet to be determined. 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.
2009 men’s winter camping expedition
On January 30-February 1, a few brave men will trek into the Boundary Water Canoe Area for a
little adventure, solitude, and snow-bound fun. If you are interested in joining the crew for this
year's expedition, there will be an informational meeting held at 11:45 after today's service down
at R.L. Bean Coffee Cafe (East end of the church), hosted by Mark Kingsriter. Spots are limited
for these trips! Bring your questions, concerns, and spirit of adventure to the meeting today.
Please note, while winter reed basket weaving will probably not be one of the field classes this
year, the proper method for building an igloo might be...
church decorating day
The holidays are quickly approaching and we need help getting RLC spruced up! Join us Saturday,
November 22 at 9:00 a.m. to help decorate the church. We need both men and women to volunteer. Please
sign up today if you are able to help.
2008 Summer@RLC
June
Kids
JUNE 16-20
Kid’s Camp (Ages 7-12) “Super Natural Treasure—Book of Truths!” Contact: Michele Smith 651-490-5433
JUNE 24 & 25
Two Day Kid’s Event (K-6th Grade) “God’s Big Backyard!” Contact: Michele Smith 651-490-5433
JUNE 27 9:30-11:30 AM
Mom & Kids Play Date Contact: Holli Springer 651-587-1844
Youth
CREW DATES JUNE 11,18,25
Adults
Summer Book Club
Contact: Roxie Parker 269-830-0528
JUNE 8 & 15
Sunday Message Series “Parenthood”
JUNE 22 & 29
Sunday Message Series “Optical Illusions”
July
Kids
JULY 25 & 26
Father/Son Campout Contact: Dick Fair 651-340-1958
JULY 25 9:30-11:30 AM
Mom & Kids Play Date Contact: Holli Springer 651-587-1844
JULY 28 11 AM
Kid’s Beach Day @ Lake Elmo Contact: Michele Smith 651-490-5433
Youth
CREW DATES JULY 2,9,16,23,30
JULY 7-11
Jr. High Camp Contact: Dave Mann 651-490-5433
JULY 21-25
Sr. High Camp Contact: Dave Mann 651-490-5433
Adults
JULY 12 9—12
Disc Golf Outing Contact: Jake Smith 651-772-6408
JULY 19 9 AM
“Ladies’ Interlude” Contact: Michele Smith 651-772-6408
JULY 27 6:30 PM
“Summer Connect” - New RLC Guests @ Pastor Pete & Diane’s Home
Sunday Message Series “Intellectual Doubts?”
August
Kids
Kids: “Boo! School starts soon!”
Parents: “Yeah! School starts soon!”
Youth
CREW DATES AUGUST 6,27
(NO CREW: August 13 & 20)
AUGUST 7
Valley Fair Amusement Park Contact: Dave Mann 651-490-5433
AUGUST 14-17
Sr. High “Mini” Missions Trip to Green Bay, WI Contact: Dave Mann 651-490-5433
Adults
AUGUST 17 6:30 PM
“Summer Connect” - New RLC Guests @ Pastor Pete & Diane’s Home
Sunday Message Series “Intellectual Doubts?”
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this week's events
Tuesday
Men's Prayer Meeting 6:30-7:30 a.m.
Wednesday
sneak preview: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
life.line for kids: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
crew student ministries: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m
Friday
play date: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Coming up ...
november 12
the gathering
november 15
feed my starving children
november 22
church decorating day
december 5-6
ladies christmas tea
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
Living God's Way
... is our dynamic kids' church for kids grades 1 thru 6!
Every sunday morning we offer the following kids' services:
- infant nursery
- toddler nursery
- Lil'K (age 4 to 5)
- Iwilligoway kids church
R.L. Bean Café
Open Sundays
9am 'till 9:55am and
11:30am 'till 12:15pm