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July 25, 2021
Life streaming Worship services
For our 10:30am service click the following link: https://youtu.be/TXEPF1E-lrg
For our 1:30pm service click the following link: https://youtu.be/n0JFWTEyNzg

10:30 am Service
​Welcome and Announcements
Preservice song - Jesus Paid It All - #276
Silent Prayer
Opening reading - Psalm 68:19-20 (p.565) (large p.903)
Statement of dependance and Blessing
Song  - The Heavens Above Declare - #19A. Stanzas 1-5
Our Need  -  Matthew 22:37-40 (p.958) (large p.1536) 
Prayer
Assurance of Pardon: Ephesians 1:7-8 (p.1133) (large p.1818)
Song - Just as I am, without One Plea #453. Stanzas 1-5
Prayer
Bible reading  - Hebrews 11:7 (p.1168) (large p.1875)           
                               - Genesis 6:1-22    
Message - The Hero of the faithful in the life of Noah
Prayer
Song - My Hope is built on Nothing Less - #459
Offering - The ministry of the church
Congregational Prayer
Closing Song - Hallelujah! Hallelujah! - #566
Closing blessing from God
Kids off to children’s catechism with Ken (please allow them to leave first)


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1:30 pm service 
Welcome and announcements        
Preservice Song - God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength - #46B
Silent Prayer 
Opening reading - Revelation 5:6-12 (p.1195) (large p.1919)
Statement of dependance and Blessing
Song - Who with God Most High Finds Shelter - #91B
Prayer
Bible Readings     - 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17 (p.1149) (large p.1843)
Confessional Reading - Belgic Confession - Article 37
Message - Being ready for Jesus second coming
Prayer
Song - To the Hills I Lift My Eyes - #121B
Questions 
Offering - Deacon Fund
Congregational Prayer
Sining our confession - My Only Comfort - SB18
Closing Blessing

Announcements

Church news
​This past Saturday we as a church could have two special events.  From 10am to 1:30 we had our 4th River of Life Hoop Fest tournament.  The 5 teams that came out played competitively with good sportsmanship.   The Gospel message was well received and all had a wonderful time.  Many said they were looking forward to the next one.  It was interesting that well over half of those who came out were not connected to any church.  Pray that the gospel would open hearts and compel many to live for the Lord in the joy of salvation and seek a faithful church.  The second special event yesterday was the shower for Lauren and Janelle.  After a delay in starting the shower at 2pm, they had a wonderful time playing games, socializing and opening presents.  This was not only a shower to get these ladies ready for marriage life but also a welcoming, since they both are in the midst of transferring their membership to us as a church family. As a church family we also had some sad news this past week.  This past week Pat heard from the doctors the results of the tests she received last week concerning the struggles she has been having with her feeding tube.  She and Gary were saddened in that the doctors still have not come to any conclusions to why she is having the problems she is continues to have with her feeding tube.    Wesley also got some of the result from his tests this past week.  They found out that one of his nostrils was collapsed and he possibly has a brain disease called Meniere’s disease.  Thankfully the medication the doctor prescribed to deal with Meniere’s disease seems to be working and he was told that the surgery to fix his nose should not be a complicated operation.   As we go thought the ups and downs of life in this fallen world as individuals and as a community of God’s people may we be a blessing to each other, holding each other up in prayer and seeking to be a hand and foot to each other.  May we remember Paul’s words, that we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
Blessings, Pastor Richard

Sunday worship services - 10:30 & 1:30 - both services will be life-streamed.

Offerings 
Morning - for the ongoing ministry of the River of Life church 
Afternoon - Deacon Fund.  This fund is to help those with special financial struggles in our community.

Afternoon offering schedule for next month 
August -Niagara Gleaners - this is a Christian organization that collects harvested crops donated by farmers, then dry packs the food to send away to areas in the world where there is starvation and war to help people needy people.  They try to work with Christian churches and organizations in these countries. 
On the last Sunday of the month for the Deacon Fund.  This fund is to help those with special financial struggles in our community.

Tuesday breakfast - Tuesday mornings at 8 at the church.  We ask those who can to contribute $2.00 for the breakfast.

Wednesday’s Open House - Each Wednesday from 1pm - 3pm we once again are having our open houses.  If you know anyone who you would like to invite please do so. 

Men’s Bible study - thankful we can continue to meet each Friday at 11am each Friday.