This Sunday's Message: As You Wish The life that says, "As you wish," from one moment to the next opens itself up to God's presence and power. It becomes a conduit through which God can transform the world. Come Sunday to find out more.

Please TAKE NOTE This Sunday is the last week of The River's summer worship schedule. We will be conducting only one morning worship service at 10:30 AM. On September 7th, we will return to two morning worship services 9:30and 11:15 AM.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: NO SERVICE ON AUGUST 31st AT G.H. LUCK SCHOOL There will be no service on August 31st at G.H. Luck school due to our retreat. Feel free to join us at Sunset Point at 10 AM for our camp worship service. Click HERE for directions to the camp

The River currently meets at George H. Luck Elementary School in Riverbend for on Sunday morning.Children's Ministry programs and Nursery are provided. Come early for bagels and coffee.

GROUP LIFE A new season of group life kicks off this fall. There will be several unique small group opportunities in conjunction with our September/October message series called, "Break Free". We also have several small groups looking for new members. Don't miss out on getting to know others, growing in your faith, serving and just having fun! Contact Pastor Karen to find out more.

Want to know more? Please contact Pastor Karen Wilk for more info on ALL of the above listed group life and other connecting and growing opportunities at 483-8064 or e-mail at kwministry@shaw.ca

Upcoming Events For information on all X- Stream events and activities, please contact Luke Seinen at luke@rivercommunity.ca, or phone 288- 3958. Check out our Facebook Group! (X- Stream Youth).

Zambia Partnership Committee Training sessions will be held for all travelers to Zambia on September 10th, September 24th and new session added October 7th at 7PM. Meetings will be held at Malissa Huillery's (904 Haliburton Road). Please contact Malissa at 780-431- 1534 or malissa_marie@hotmail.com with any questions.

The River Retreat
Don't forget to set aside the Labour Day weekend, August 29-31, for our annual church retreat at Sunset Point Camp. This year is going to be the most awesome retreat ever!
Click Here to Signup Online
Or go to http://rivercommunity.ca/retreat for more info.

River Retreat Whether you made the early bird date or not, sign up on-line or with the form on the brochure to be a part of this worthwhile Labor Day weekend event!

Trying to Connect? Looking for an address, telephone number, or e-mail of someone at The River? Click on the link below. Print out an up- to-date River directory at home.

Picture for Directory If you would like to add or updated your photo for the pictorial directory please email it to kaweah@rivercommunity.ca or email Kaweah to set up a time and day to get your photo taken.

Moving? Have you moved or changed email address? We would like to update or system. Please email kaweah@rivercommunity.ca with any changes.

Elder Nominiations Executive presents the following individuals as candidates for Executive elder: Steve Oosterhof, Mark Eklund, Gerrit Noppers and Geri Mantel. These four individuals will be presented to the congregation for approval at our fall retreat. Any serious objections to these individuals taking on this important leadership role should be made in confidence to the chair our Executive, Gayle Monsma at 436-0824. Thanks!

Little ones are valued at the River! Our Piddlers and Paddlers NURSERY is equipped with loving volunteers, lots of toys, activity tables and quiet places. Let us take care of your little one while you focus on the service.

Island Time: All preschoolers are invited to attend in the Staff Room. Learn a story, make some crafts and have some fun with caring leaders! Make sure to get a take home card!

Adventureland Kids! Get set to be Agents In Motion this week as we continue our KIDMO summer program. Team competition, Qwizmo, and prizes,(Remember to bring your MAP Books)! Fun for everyone!

Island Time Leaders: Contact Pastor Karen for schedule at kwministry@shaw.ca or call 483-8064 with any questions.

Adventureland Leader Heather Nesbit

For infomation on Young Adults contact Laura Slomp at lola_avec_god@hotmail.com or 619- 1706, or you can call Dan at 466-1897

CELEBRATE RECOVERY Participants in this group work through "8 Recovery Principles" (based on the Bible and the 12 Steps), to grow, gain freedom from addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors and come to experience peace, serenity, joy and stronger relationships with God and others. Check the website and/or talk with Ken Rawson, in confidence, @ 432- 4199 or e-mail kdrawson@shaw.ca.

Send your favourite 2-4 summer shots to ph otos@rivercommunity.ca. We'll have a fun multimedia presentation at the River retreat showing how we spent our summer. If you have any questions contact Jordan Schulz at web@rivercommunity.ca

Praise Gathering (i.e. prayer meeting) Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m. 10963-36a Avenue (463.4365). Come one, come all. Call Heather or Bill at 463.4365 for more info.

What's next for The River? Maybe you've never thought about this question. But your leadership team certainly has. In fact, we believe The River is in a season of figuring out where God is leading us next. Indeed, we want to know the shape of the next wave God is sending us so we can ride it for its worth! To read more and to join in the conversation: