January 12, 7:00 PM

We've been calling this a parent meeting, but, on second thought, Family Night might be a better description. Our new Kid Connection curriculum has a monthly take home magazine that has lots of simple things families can do together to learn and grow spiritually. We will meet on Wednesday evening for a hands-on demonstration of a few of the ideas in the magazine. Bring the whole family. We'll have childcare for the babies, but everyone else will be able to join in.

Please let us know you're coming by emailing Katie: katie@rivercommunity.org.  

Join with others to pursue your creative interests at River Community Church, starting Wednesday, January 19 from 12:30 - 2:30 PM. All forms of visual arts are encouraged -- painting, drawing, scrapbooking, needlework, sculpture, etc.. It's a great place to share what you know and to learn what others know. Future dates are: 1/19, 2/2, 2/16, 3/2, 3/16, 4/6, 4/20, 5/4, 5/18.

Contact Jeanie Liehe at 673-5484 or einaej22@yahoo.com for more information.

The Creativity Group is sponsoring an exhibit of art January 19 - February 27 for folks who attend River Community Church. If you are interested and have an original piece of art (any type of visual art) that you created and would like to display, contact Jeanie Liehe at 673-5484 or einaej22@yahoo.com  for details.

Bring your favorite game and finger food (salty or sweet) to munch on at Misty Handy's house, 41510 Hearthstone Ave. at 7 PM Friday Jan. 21! While you're at it, bring your sister-in-law, neighbor, someone you'd like to get to know better....EVERYONE is welcome!

 

(Questions? Ask Georgia Small 439.8420 or Misty Handy 328.6223)

FYI: February 18 (3rd Friday of the month) will be a "restaurant River Sisters' Night," so bring your suggestions for that, too!!

Sunday, January 16, 4:30-6:00 PM

Students, round up your whole family and bring them to the Shipley's next Sunday for a bonfire and cookout to kick off 2011. Be sure to sign up in the gathering area or by emailing Casey (casey@rivercommunity.org).

On Sunday, January 16, our K-5th graders will be making bird feeders out of egg cartons. Please bring your empty egg cartons to church this Sunday or during the week next week. Thanks!

Beginning January 24, Dana Sutton will lead a new bible study for 4th and 5th grade students on Mondays at 4:30 PM. The group will meet at the Shipley's home in Prairieville. Please contact Dana for more info or to register your child.

Cell: 225-931-1275 or dana@rivercommunity.org

Ushers, greeters, and kitchen workers all play an important role in making River a friendly and welcoming place. Volunteers serving in these areas typically serve for one service, once a month. If your time is limited, this may be the perfect area of service for you. To sign up as an usher or greeter, email Kim Buratt at tkburatt@gmail.com. To sign up to work in the kitchen, email Debbie Ipson at ipsondebbie@yahoo.com.

January 12-14, 2011

This conference is designed to increase your awareness and understanding of the Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf. Speakers from the region will expose you to some of what God is doing and will provide practical opportunities to partner together with Kasr el Dobara Evangelical Church (KDEC) to bring glory to God in the Arab world. Gatherings will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Baton Rouge and begin Wednesday evening, January 12th and continue until noon Friday, January 14th.

The cost for members of River Community Church is $75. Meals are included. 

January 15-16, 2011

We have been invited to join First Presbyterian for their annual missions conference. The speaker for the conference is Reverend Dr. Sameh Maurice from the Kasr El Dobara Evangelical Church (KDEC) in Cairo Egypt. KDEC is the largest Evangelical (Presbyterian) Church in the Middle East, with over 6,000 people regularly attending services and reaching out to the city and region through multiple ministries and activities. As a visionary leader, Pastor Sameh has launched the church into new activities through group discipleship, home groups, prayer meetings and sports ministry.