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Trey Meadows started attending Real Life Church in August 2005 after running past the church on one of his training runs for the Twin Cities Marathon. Running is a big part of Trey’s life. He coaches Cross Country and Track at NCU, and the team has been very successful the past few years. Trey is pictured in the yellow sweatshirt along with the NCU cross country team.
But this Thanksgiving, two weeks after winning the National Championship, tragedy struck the team. An 18 year old freshman passed away when her heart simply stopped beating. She was healthy, strong, and one of the most consistent runners on the team.
Trey says, “She was one of the most gracious and loving people any of us had ever met. Our whole team of over 20 was crushed. Questions abounded as the pain of our loss crippled our thoughts.”
“Despite this overwhelming circumstance, God never let any of us get angry or doubt His goodness.”
At the funeral, 18 members of the youth group she worked in came to the Lord along with her sister, whom the team had been praying over for more than a year.
Trey continues, “Our team has served one another in love. What could have been a divide from a calling to lead my athletes has fostered a renewed passion to love and support those I love.”
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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.
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Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty,
"and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven
and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it."
Malachi 3:10
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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