Join us for the second of three Hope-Challenge Workshops. River Valley Church downtown campus auditorium.

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2 Welcome to... November 2014 Hope Renewed In the course of one year, Susie found herself grieving: The loss of one of her sons to a tragic car accident... The loss of her nearly 30-year marriage......yet she also found more joy in a closer relationship to the GOD of Comfort & Promise than she d ever known before Saturday, January 10, :00-11:30am Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won t lay anything heavy or ill- fitting on you. Keep company with me and you ll learn to live... Jesus - Matthew 11:29-30 Msg. Join us for the second of three Hope-Challenge Workshops. River Valley Church downtown campus auditorium. Admission is free. Registration required; church office or online, Worship Services Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 8:50, 10:10 & 11:30am Services online at and on the radio KDOV 88.1 FM Grants Pass 8:00pm, Sun. KDOV 91.7 Medford 8:00pm, Sun. KAJO 1270 AM Grants Pass 11:00am, Sun.

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4 Opportunities... Christmas Flash Mob Christmas Baskets Last year we did a Christmas Flash Mob at Rogue Valley Mall, and they have invited us back! No choir experience necessary; we will be singing familiar Christmas carols in a medley. Flash Mob will take place at the mall on Friday, December 17. Weekly rehearsals will run Tuesday, November 11 - Tuesday, December 16, 6:30-8pm at our RVC Redwood Auditorium. No child care provided. Questions? Call Laurie at We are looking for families, Home Groups, or individuals who would like to put together Christmas Baskets for those in need. Hams will be provided. Please stop by the table in the lobby to sign up or for more information. ACT- Southern Oregon Abolish Child Trafficking PUT A STOP TO DOMESTIC MINOR SEX TRAFFICKING ACT monthly meeting is at River Valley Church Sunday, November 16 11:30am - 1:00pm FC-B Monday, November 17 7:00-9:00pm FC-B ACT Monthly Class - Sex Trafficking 101 Class at Club NW - November 10 & December 8. See our web page or Facebook page for more info: actsouthernoregon or call Steve Raycraft at Lifeline Ministry Lifeline Ministry provides support and encouragement for people in our community who are in need. Their needs can be physical, spiritual and/or financial. We help each person understand and benefit from the network of helps within our community as well as lending a listening ear and encouraging them through prayer. Lifeline hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am - 2pm. Volunteers are needed for as little or as much time as you feel able and called to give. Please be in prayer as to what God may be calling you to do in His name. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Chuck at x118. Loaves and Fishes is the First Weekend of Each Month Our Loaves and Fishes cart will be in the church lobby the first weekend of the month to receive food and supplies for the ROC (Reaching Our Community). Items most desired: non-perishable boxed or canned food. personal hygiene items like soap, shampoo, toothpaste, women s items, etc. household cleaning supplies. baby supplies like diapers, clothes. household living items like dishes, glasses, small appliances, and furniture. If you have a large item to be donated, please call Ruth Johnson, The pantry is located at 564 SW Foundry Street. Food distribution hours are from 2:00-6:00pm,Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:00am - 12:00pm. Donations received M-F, 10:00am - 2:00pm. Love Offering Your contribution is designated to Lifeline Ministries and is used for those who have encountered financial difficulties. Your contribution, over and above your regular giving, is greatly appreciated. A blue Love Offering envelope will be included in the worship folder for your convenience. Thank you!

5 Women... All women are invited to: Christmas Celebrating JESUS: From Stable to Savior When: Friday, December 5 Time: 7:00-8:30pm Location: River Valley Redwood Worship Center Cost: $5 per person (tickets available in the church office beginning November 10 & in the church lobby November 22/23 & 29/30) Speaker: Judy Squire Charity: Pregnancy Care Center - items needed are newborn sizes...diapers, handmade items, clothes, wipes, lotions, powders, money for purchase of new car seat, crib, basket full of necessary baby items. Please bring the night of the event. A Light dessert will be served. Spring Retreat Planning Meeting Women s Retreat November 15, 9-11am in room FC-A, we will begin forming teams and start planning for our retreat. Areas in which we need help include registration/sign-ups, music, prayer team, hospitality, drama and more. You are welcome to come and see if this is something you would like to participate in. No commitment or RSVP necessary. Contact Diana at x105, if you have any questions. Ladies! Mark your calendars. Our 2015 retreat will be April at Camp Bradley in Bandon, Oregon. Opportunities... Child Celebration Child Celebration will be November 15/16. We will be celebrating the birth of children and dedicating parents to the task of raising them for the Lord. Parent packets are available in the church office for you to pick up. After completion, please return the packet to the office and Pastor Chuck will contact you to confirm arrangements. Anna s Ministry Anna s Ministry, a ministry for widows and all single ladies 55 and over, meets for fun, fellowship and food. Please join us this Thursday, November 13, 11:30am to 1:00pm in Family Center Room A. For more information, please call Ruth Durham at New ladies welcome! Ladies! It s Time for WHO (Women Hanging Out) WHO? WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP POTLUCK Friday, November 14 5:00-9:00 P.M. Room 107 Do you like to play Joker, or perhaps make jewelry? Come for a fun evening of games, fellowship, and food. No cost, just bring a dish of food to share. For more information, please call Bonnie Feist,

6 Home Group Spotlight... Kriz / Andrews Home Group Sundays at 1:30pm Student Ministry Offices (corner of 7th & C Street) Our Home Group is diverse in age, interests and experiences, but what we all have in common is our love of the Lord! Weekly, we go through the sermon notes, pray for each other and encourage one another to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus. We are open to all couples and singles. -Jim, Julie & Steve Next Baptism November 22/23 Our next Baptism will take place at all of our Worship Services on November 22/23 For more information, please call Sally Potter, x102. It is beneficial for children under the age of 12 to meet with our Children s Ministry Director, Rosa Galli, to talk about this important decision. Contact Rosa at x127. Outreach (Global & Local)... Operation Christmas Child Operation Christmas Child Samaritan's Purse Ministry This wonderful church project is a great way to show the love of Jesus to the most needy children around the world. Starting November 1 23, you can pick up information in the church lobby. OCC shoe boxes are available at the church office or lobby while supplies last. November 23, is the last day to turn in the shoe boxes! Volunteers are still needed especially for packing the last day. Please call Sheryl for details, x120. Angel Tree Angel tree gives children from prison families gifts, which one or both parents can t supply. You can pick tags off a tree in the church lobby on November 22/23. All gifts must be turned in by Sunday, December 7. Faith House Wreath Faith House is a Christian-based transitional home for women. The wreath will hang in the church lobby from November 29-December 18. On the wreath are tags with the needs of Faith House as well as the ladies and children who are in residence. Take one tag or as many as you would like, purchase the item(s) and return them to the church or church office by December 18. Wrapping the item(s) is optional.

7 Children... Children s Programs Family Movie Night GREEN ACRES Birth thru Pre-K Saturday, 5:00pm Sunday, 8:50 & 10:10 & 11:30am CALICO STREET K thru 3rd Saturday, 5:00pm Sunday, 8:50, 10:10 & 11:30am KIDS 4 CHRIST 4th & 5th Saturday, 5:00pm Sunday, 8:50, 10:10 & 11:30am Family Movie Night will be November 14, 6-9pm in the RVC Downtown auditorium. Donation of $10 per family is requested, but not required. Movie will be Disney s Robin Hood. Registration is preferred. Pick up a flyer at the Info Center, church office, or your child s classroom. Need more information? Call Rosa, x127. Youth... Youth Programs MID-HIGH (MIDWAY) Grades 6-8 Midway, Tuesdays 7:00-8:30pm The Point (8th & C St) Mid-Mornings Sunday, 8:50-10:00am The Point (8th & C St.) HIGH SCHOOL Grades 9-12 CAD Wednesdays 7:00-9pm The Point (8th & C St.) Please find your small group leader in the main lobby at the 10:10am service and sit as a Small Group. Small Groups are now on Wednesday nights. Worship Night! November 19, 7-9pm River Valley Church Downtown Calling all middle and high school students in the Grants Pass area to UNITE together in one voice in praising our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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