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Colton Fereira is the son of Jim and Linda Fereira and the brother of Kristin and Kailyn. The Fereira’s have been attending Real Life for over 10 years. Here’s Colton’s story!
“My name is Colton Fereira, and like any four year old boy, I love anything that involves running, jumping, climbing, or scaring mom!”
Shortly after his first birthday, Colton suddenly became very sick. Within just a day of being admitted to Children’s Hospital, he began to have seizures and was placed in the ICU. It was determined that he had viral encephalitis. Both sides of his brain were swollen, and that weekend, the doctors told my parents to prepare for the worst. Even if Colton survived, they said he would never walk, talk, or feed himself again.
“All during this time, my parents were constantly surrounded by people from Real Life Church—men from the church would come and stay late with my dad, someone from the church was always there; praying, visiting; some even stayed with me so my mom and dad could get a break. More importantly, they held a prayer meeting and believed for a miracle!”
After 10 days, Colton came home, and six months later, he was completely off all the anti-seizure medication! “My mom says I have a testimony, and some day I’ll understand what that means—but for now, I’m just enjoying the life of a healthy four year old!”
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.
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!
This Sunday…Go Global!
November 23rd is Global Outreach Sunday! This day is all about putting our faith into action…locally and
globally…right here in Roseville and the Twin Cities…and as far away as Asia and the Middle East!
You’ll hear how your giving is impacting the world with God’s transforming love...you’ll hear about the World
Changers we are partnered with...you’ll experience great “GO!” stories from some of our own Real Lifers...and
we’ll all have an opportunity to give and pray as we head into 2009...so let’s GO!
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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