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News
River Valley @ a Glance
One Church. Two Locations.

NOVEMBER
11/17 - Worship Team Auditions, 7:00 p.m., AV

11/21 - Ladies Night In, 7:00 p.m. FBO

11/23 - ICCM Thanksgiving Outreach

11/26 - All Midweek activites canceled. AV & FBO

11/26 - Church Offices close at 12:00 p.m. AV & FBO

11/27 - Happy Thanksgiving! Church offices closed. AV & FBO

11/27 - Union Gospel Mission Outreach, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

11/28 - Church offices closed. AV & FBO

11/30 - ONE Small Groups Canceled. AV & FBO

DECEMBER
12/4 - Small Group Leader Orientation. 7:30 p.m. AV

12/7 - Red Cross Blood Drive, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. AV

12/7 - Kids Christmas Musical, 6:00 p.m. AV

12/13 - Salvation Army Bell Ringing, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. AV

12/13 - ICCM Gift Wrapping Party, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

12/15 - Men's "Base Camp", 6:30 p.m., AV

12/17 - Empty Chair Service, 7:00 p.m. AV & FBO

12/19 - River Valley Christmas Concert, 7:00 p.m. AV

12/21 - River Valley Christmas Concert, 7:00 p.m. AV

12/21 - ONE small groups canceled. AV & FBO

12/24 - Church Offices close at 12:00 p.m.

12/24 - Christmas Eve Services, 3:00 & 5:00 p.m. AV, 4:00 p.m. FBO

12/24 - All Midweek Activities Canceled. AV & FBO

12/24 - ICCM Christmas Eve Outreach, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

12/25 - Church Offices closed. AV & FBO

12/26 - Church Offices closed

12/28 - All ONE small groups canceled. AV & FBO

12/31 - All Midweek Activites Canceled. AV & FBO

12/31 - Church Offices close at 3:00 p.m. AV & FBO

Women's Small Groups - Fall 2008

 

Listed below are the small groups offered exclusively for women. Check them out to find the one that's right for you! For more information on small groups or to sign up visit our Small Groups webpage!
 

 

A Woman of Beauty

Beauty Secrets Revealed!  Have you always wanted to be a "true beauty"? Join us as we find "true beauty secrets" revealed in 1st, 2nd & 3rd John.  These secrets when practiced last forever and increase our beauty, confidence, joy, and love, giving us a radiance that will not fade as we become a reflection of Christ to the world.

 

South Metro  |  Fridays, 9:30 a.m. |  Begins Sept 19 

 

 

A Heart Like His

This group is looking for young women (married and single) who want to get connected with other River Valley women through Bible study and prayer. Join us as we read through “A Heart Like His” by Beth Moore. We will study and reflect on the life of David, whom God referred to as “a man after my own heart” and look at how we can become women after God’s own heart.

 

Farmington  |  (Bi-weekly) Sundays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. |  Begins Sept 14

 

 

G.R.O.W. - Girls Relying On the Word

When did we stop being Barbie and become Mrs. Potato Head?  Join us for fellowship, games and friendship as we learn to embrace the women we have become and God’s unchanging, ageless love for each one of us.

 

Farmington  |  (Bi-weekly) Mondays, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. |  Begins Sept 8

 

 

Mornings with Mary & Co

Come feast . . .AND be fed! Mary prepares a gourmet brunch in her home, alternating with group potluck. We will be discussing relevant topics, personal struggles & victories presented by River Valley women. Come share, laugh, rest & restore as we connect, encourage & live life together in Christ.

 

Rosemount  |  (Bi-weekly) Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |  Begins Sept 27

 

 

River Valley Quilters

No experience necessary - all levels welcome. We make quilts individually or as a group to donate to any person chosen by the group who needs a lift. Once a month we help with manicures at Augustana Nursing Home in Apple Valley.

 

Eagan  |  Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. |  Begins Sept 9

 

 

Ugly Betty's Bible Study

Do you know that you are beautiful, desired, precious, and pursued? We all grow up secretly waiting for Prince Charming. Let’s explore spiritual truths by Angela Thomas and find that Prince Charming came a long time ago and is waiting to satisfy our longings to have the ultimate love.

 

Elko  |  (Bi-weekly) Thursdays, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. |  Begins Sept 18

 

 

Widows Walk

Survivor: The Widows Walk is for women at all stages of widowhood - newly widowed or widowed years ago, without kids or with kids of any age. We will have childcare or child-friendly activities on our social activity and interaction nights. Once a month we will have teachings and discussions on topics pertaining to being a widow and successfully navigating through the grief journey.

 

Rosemount  |  (Bi-weekly) Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. |  Begins Sept 18

 

 

Moms Groups

Housework.  The job is never done.  Just when you think you’ve conquered the task, another one presents itself.  It’s the same thing, day after week, after year.

Similarly, our marriages are a work in progress.  They need constant attention.  There will never be a day when you can cross it off the list, there is always something to work on!  

As time goes on we can get indifferent about the effort it takes to sustain a healthy marriage. We succumb to routine, habit, and duty.  We go from passion filled partners, to roommates sharing the chores. In the process, we lose the remarkable gift God intended our marriages to be:  fun, vibrant, and passionate. With a little elbow grease you can transform your marriage from ordinary to extraordinary.

This semester in Moms Group we will be challenging ourselves to work for a marriage that surpasses the ordinary.  We will discuss topics such as: bringing fun back into your marriage, working through money issues, investing in your spouse and more.

 

Apple Valley Campus  |  Tuesdays, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Begins Sept 16

 

Apple Valley Campus  |  Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Begins Sept 17

 

Faribault Campus  |  Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Begins Sept 16