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F <br /> RIVER OF LIFE <br /> AN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH <br /> 21695 Elk Lake Road• Elk River, MN 55330•Phone: 753-441-7527• Fax: 763-441-6975• www.riverof7ife-mn.org <br /> City Of Elk River; <br /> "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be <br /> witnesses to Me in Jerusalem... " <br /> Acts 1:8 <br /> Our "Jerusalem"is the Elk River Community. <br /> River of Life is a growing church in Elk River,MN with a tremendous outreach program. Many of our <br /> groups are designed to help those who are lost,hurting or experiencing one of life's setbacks. We also <br /> strive to offer safe,fun,and healthy alternatives for students to interact with one another. <br /> The following is a sample of some of the many programs we offer: <br /> Support Groups are open to those in the community who are dealing with issues related to the following: <br /> Depression <br /> —Divorce - .. <br /> —Grief over the loss of someone special <br /> —Chemical Addiction <br /> —Post Abortion <br /> Blended Family <br /> Red Cross Blood Drives-each year we host at least 2 blood drives supported by the Red Cross <br /> Transitional Housing- We spearheaded a transitional housing program to provide a home for those <br /> making the transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency. <br /> Coffee Break and Beth Moore-These are two separate Bible studies available to women. They gather to <br /> study God's word and for fellowship and support. <br /> For Students:. <br /> CrossRoads&Chasers meet on Wednesday nights. On average over 200 kids attend. <br /> —Club 45 is a fun, Bible-based program for kids in grades 4& 5. <br /> —Team Kid is a scripture-based program for kids from preschool to grade 5. <br /> DC4K—Divorce Care for Kids is a group that meets to help kids whose families have been <br /> affected by separation and divorce. <br /> Small Groups, Christmas Gatherings,Valentines Day"Sweetheart Banquet" <br /> In order to meet the ever growing needs of our congregation and the community,we have begun the <br /> planning and design stages of our next building phase. We have also hired additional pastors,with 7 <br /> full time pastors at this time, and administrative staff to assist them. At this time we are have a <br /> severe shortage of office space and we are requesting an Interim Use Permit to place a modular or <br /> portable office. We intend to place this on the south side of our present building. We anticipate that <br /> our next construction phase will be completed in the Spring/Summer of 2006 and we would request <br /> to use this office space until that time. <br /> Thank you for your consideration of this matter. <br /> In His Service, <br /> Arthur Swanson. <br /> Facilities Administrator <br /> rya <br /> - .. <br /> C, -� <br />