Ministering at the River of Life Worship Center

Activities

Monthly:

Monthly Potluck dinner, October 21, 6:00 p.m.  Bible Study, J-Team, and Honey Bears meet afterward at 7:00 p.m.

A Woman After God's Own Heart, Book Study meeting monthly at River of Life Worship Center.  All ladies invited Oct. 31, 2009, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., as we continue our journey.  The above mentioned book, along with "The Growth and Study Guide," are suggested, but you are welcome to attend without them.  No fees. 

October's topic is "Her Children,"  Chapters 9-12.  The meeting will be at the Pastor's home, facilitated by the Pastor's wife.  Call for directions.  Lunch will be served.  All ladies welcome whether or not you have the book and study guide.

Weekly:

Adult and Youth Christian Education, Sunday mornings 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday evenings, 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Worship, 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Praise and Worship Music

Ministering in the Word

Nursery during Sunday Worship (11:00 a.m.), Wed. (7:00 p.m.)

Celebrate Recovery, Monday evenings, 6:00 p.m.

G.E.D. classes offered by the Ohio County Adult Learning Center on Thursday mornings 9:00 to 12:00 in the basement of the River of Life Worship Center. 

Christ Among Us Food Pantry, located in St. Vincent dePaul building east end of Fordsville.  Open every Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

At River of Life Worship Center

Past Events and Activities:

Pastor and wife vacationed in Florida (Destin), Oct 12-17.

New Baby born to Ernie and Jennifer Ernspiker.  Welcome Xavier Owen Ernspiker, born October 11.

Hunter Hudspeth chosen for the "Wall of Fame" at Western Elementary for October.

Pastor's Conference, Willisburg, KY, Oct. 3.

Monthly Fellowship Dinner, September 23.

Baby dedication, Ernie and Jennifer Ernspiker and son, Ernie Ernspiker, Jr., August 16.

Monthly Fellowship Dinner, Wednesday evening, Aug. 12.

Church of God of Prophecy State Convention, July 24-26, 2009, Grace Heartland Church, 801 Pear Orchard Road, Elizabethtown, KY, (Fri-Sat) and Camp Nikao for Sunday Service.

Vacation Bible School, River of Life Worship Center, July 13-17, 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Fathers were presented tokens of appreciation for Father's Day.

Mothers were presented with tokens of appreciation on Sunday morning, May 10.

Bobby Bowen ministered in song at River of Life on Sunday evening, April 26.  Once with Mid-South, he has an incredible talent and zest for the Lord.  Fellowship followed the service.

Cathy Green attended Beth Moore conference in Nashville, March 13-14, 2009, with Kentucky pastor wives Joyce Hood, Misty Delph, Debbie Stafford, Daisey Austin, and State Overseer's wife, Brenda Gillum.

Easter egg hunt for the children after service Easter Sunday.

Firm Foundation ministered in song on January 9 at River of Life Worship Center.  This group is truly great.J-Team visited the Winter Wonderland at Riverpark Center in Owensboro where the youngsters enjoyed ice skating, riding carnival rides, and snacks.

J-Team Christmas Program

Christmas Candlelight Service with Fordsville Methodist

Church Pastor's wife visted Israel for a holy land adventure in November.

Hallelujah to the King (Jesus) --  Served Chili and hotdogs.  Candy for the kids. 

CALLED TO INFLUENCE  (John Maxwell Program) -- A multi-faith program for ladies who want to "become a woman of influence." Ladies from Providence Baptist Church, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Fordsville Methodist Church, and River of Life Worship Center met together once a month, discussing books they read for on subjects such as "the power of influence," "intimacy with God," "investing your life in things that matter," "the winning attitude," "priority choices," "family relationships," "being the body," "facing life's obstacles," "spiritual gifts and ministry," and "evangelism." This is a very successful program, and recommended for all ladies who want to be a positive influence on the lives around them.

Sis. Brenda Gillum , (our Church of God of Prophecy’s first lady), her mother-in-law, Sis. Evelyn ( Perry ) Gillum, and Carolyn Lyle , pastor’s wife and Heart-to-Heart Leadership Team member, were the special guests at the Called to Influence graduation held Saturday at a local restaurant in Leitchfield. Present were Pastor Roy and Karen Smith, McHenry Church of God of Prophecy, Karen Mattingly, Providence Baptist Church, Wilda Hardesty, Fordsville Mayor, Buda Patton, Sherrie and John Estes, Fordsville Methodist Church, Faye Harder, Rosine United Methodist Church, and Connie and Ray Wilson, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Regrettably, two graduates, Linda ( Martin ) Frakes and Deana Richards could not be with us. Please pray for Linda, who is recovering from knee-replacement surgery. We enjoyed good food and good fellowship. I would like to thank the ladies for being so faithful in their attendance and for the gift and card they presented me at graduation.

On a personal note, the class has stretched me and I hope made me into a better person, as I also trust it has done for all of the others who participated. Husbands have commented that they can definitely see positive changes in the lives of their spouses (not that we needed change, of course—chuckle).

The graduates were: Buda Patton, Wilda Hardesty, Sherrie Estes, Connie Wilson, Linda Frakes, Karen Mattingly, Karen Smith, Deana Richards, and Faye Harder. Congratulations, ladies!!! 

Thank you to everyone who supported this program with your faithful attendance, your words of encouragement, your prayers, and your finances.INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY, Nashville, Tennesse, August 12-17. We have just returned from the Assembly, and I believe it to be one of the best I have ever attended. God's presence was so tangible in every service and workshop. The fellowship with old and new friends is also great also.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL --2008--(Trading Places--Where Jesus makes a world of difference) at the RIVER OF LIFE WORSHIP CENTER in July. Over 55 were in attendance including students and workers. Two were baptized at the conclusion of VBS. One other at least made a decision for Christ. Praise the Lord!

3:16 (Bluegrass Gospel) -- March 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.  A tremendously talented bluegrass group.Joshua's Company, a contemporary gospel group, ministered to us on February 15 at River of Life Worship Center.  The group blessed us all.