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Keith Russell grew up with what he calls “Sunday School Religion” with a knowledge of God the Father and Jesus but nothing beyond that. “It was a religion with no heart,” Keith says.
After graduating from high school, Keith joined the US Marine Corp. While in the service, he fell away from his childhood faith and became an atheist.
After three deployments, Keith was discharged from the Marines and returned home. At home, his uncle invited him to church. “I went out of politeness”, he recalls. But it became a turning point in Keith’s life.
“It was there that I met God the Holy Spirit! He showed me how he had protected me during my deployments in the Marines and had actually saved me on the on the battlefield!”
As Keith continued to grow in his relationship with God, he begin to pray about his future.
“As I was praying, God impressed on my heart ‘Northwestern College, Minneapolis/Saint Paul.’ I had never heard of it before, so I looked it up online and sure enough, there was a college in the Twin Cities called Northwestern!”
That was in 2005, and Keith has been a part of Real Life Church every since as he continues to finish his degree. He is also is a youth sponsor for CREW Student Ministries.
A recent blessing in Keith’s life has been his engagement to Mahala VanOstrand. The wedding is scheduled for June 14th...congratulations Keith and Mahala!
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.
Life-to-Life
ONE-ON-ONE DISCIPLESHIP
Various Meeting Times
Discipleship is more than adhering to a set of teachings or principles: it is a relationship
of life transformation. And one of the best contexts for this is a one-on-one relationship.
In today’s society, we have sports coaches, life coaches, and business mentors...this is
not a new idea...Jesus came up with it a long time ago and has passed it on to us through his
“disciples.” And YOU can be a part of this journey today! Simply choose one of the “tracks”
below, and we’ll match you up with a trained mentor to help you in your spiritual journey.
A small cost is involved for each track. Questions? Contact Pastor Eric: 651-490-5433,
ericjmatty@reallifechurch.net.
Discipleship Tracks
Track One: Starting Out
Will help you: establish a program of personal study of the Scriptures; examine the great truths
of the Bible and your response to these; learn and practice the essentials of faith; memorize
key scripture verses for practical application to life.
Materials: “The Topical Memory System”
Track Two: On Your Way
Will help you: learn what real holiness is; live out your responsibility for holiness and rely
on God for His provision; grow in many life areas.
Materials: “Pursuit of Holiness” by Jerry Bridges & “The Topical Memory System”
Track Three: Going Deeper
Will help you: learn the essential processes that make people grow; see how growth fits into a
biblical understanding; learn how spiritual growth and real-life issues are one and
the same.
Materials: “How People Grow” by Cloud/Townsend & “The Topical Memory System”
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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