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'The only thing that counts is faith
expressing itself through love..." Galatians 5:6
July 10 - 14,
2008
Click here for
pictures of River of Life 2006!
River of Life on the
Youth page!
Founded on the basic truth of Galatians 5:6, River of Life
is a series of events held each summer aimed at enabling youth and adults, from
many different churches, to come together to express the love of Jesus Christ by
ministering to the people of a particular community through exterior home
repairs and improvements. River of Life is also committed to the conversion and discipling of each participant into a passionate devotion to Jesus Christ and
the understanding that Christianity is a life of ministry to others, especially
to those in need. River of Life is open to all youth and adults age 6th grade
and above. In addition to being the hands and feet of Christ for three days,
each night offers crazy fun, awesome speakers and most excellent worship! You
don't want to miss it!!
This will be the 11th consecutive year that Lithia Springs UMC will hosted this event
and each year, it grows in function and therefore it needs just a little bit
more. While the workers that come to participate are predominantly youth groups
and adult leaders, it is the responsibility of our church to prepare for them a
place to come. In a mission event, there are two groups of people needed (and
sometimes these groups overlap). One group, is the group of people who commit to
the actual tasks to be performed, such as building handicap ramps or painting.
The other group of people, are the people who provide the other group with a
place to stay, food to eat and tools to do their jobs. Both groups have equal
importance and necessity and therefore are all missionaries.
It is a big job and it does take many people, and all of us here at Lithia
Springs UMC have something to offer. Listed below are areas that we are looking
for volunteers. If you would be interested in contributing your time and/or
supplies for Summer 2007, please contact Destin Jacobus at 770-948-5429 or email
at lsumcyouth@gmail.com.
*Preparation - We need volunteers to help
organize and be behind the scenes prior to and during River of Life.
*Participate-Youth, 6th to 12th Grade - You have never had so much fun! Ask any
of our fellow youth who have participated for the last few years; River of Life
is nothing but a blast! You can Paint, Roof or Build.
*Participate-Little River, Children, Kindergarten to 5th Grade - The Children's
version of River of Life.
*Lead or work a team!-Adults - Are you skilled or unskilled but willing? We need
adults to lead work teams that range in task from yard work to painting to
building and roofing. It sounds like work, but it is loads and loads and loads
of fun. You can Paint, Roof or Build.
*Help with the food! - We need volunteers who will be able to prepare dishes, to
serve, to help clean up after each meal and to help prepare for the next meal.
*Donate tools for use at work sites - There is always a demand of various tools
that are needed for each worksite and a shortage of tools to go around. We need
people to donate various tools, to be returned after the event is over.
*Volunteer to organize tools for disbursement and to receive back in - On
Wednesday evening, as the workers arrive, all of the tools will be pooled
together for disbursement. We need a few people to volunteer to organize tools
for easy disbursement. These volunteers will also be responsible for receiving
the tools back in Saturday evening and ensuring all donated tools are returned to
their proper owner.
*Volunteer for Little River- We need adults to help with Little River with the
children. Days include: twice a day bible study, crafts, swim party & tons of
fun!
*Other - Chaperones at hotel, Errand Runner & Night Time Activities.
What to bring: Work Clothes, Work Gloves, Hammer, Paint Brush, Plastic Paint
Bucket, Bug Repellant, Sun Screen, Shorts and T-shirts for evening activities.
If you have any questions regarding River of Life, contact Destin Jacobus at
770-948-5429 or by email:
lsumcyouth@gmail.com. Make your plans to join us this July.
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