No one is an island… we all need each other and that is especially so during times of trial, struggle or loss.  That’s what Oasis ministry is all about – helping you and I find hope and healing as we walk down some of life’s tough roads together.  To find out more about our current groups/courses, please read below.

Grief Share and Divorce Care

Divorce Care begins Thursday October 15th and runs for 12 weeks on Thursday evenings from 7-9 pm around 107 Ave and 149 Street. Contact Carolyn at 780-451-4117 or mscjn@live.com for more information.

Grief Share will begin this fall on Wednesday October 7th and run for 12 weeks on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 pm. Contact Bill and Heather Marshall 780-463-4365 for more information.
Click on the logos below for more details about the sessions and to register. You may also want to pick up a brochure on Sunday mornings at The River.

Click on the logos below for more details about the sessions and to register. You may also want to pick up a brochure on Sunday mornings at The River.

Divorce Care Help

Grief Share Help

BOUNDARIES

A boundary is a personal property line that marks those things for which we are responsible, thus defining who we are and who we are not. For us to have control of our lives in a positive way, be able to say no and ensure that we are not taken advantage of, boundaries are critical. This video course is a great opportunity to learn more about what it means to have boundaries and to talk about it with others on the journey.  The Boundaries course is offered as interest arises.  Please contact our Parish Nurse Intern, Kathy at 780-435-2243 or glegloff@telusplanet.net if you are interested.

Click here to explore the course outline and to register.

PARISH NURSING & our Health Channel

New at The River! We are excited to announce a new staff position at The River. Kathy Dempsey-Glegloff has agreed to be our 'Health Ministry Director'. As such, she will help with coordination of the Restore Zone and Oasis Ministries. Kathy is a registered nurse and completed her Parish Nursing certificate from Concordia University in April 2009.

What is a Parish Nurse?
A parish nurse is a registered nurse with specialized knowledge, who is called to ministry and affirmed by a faith community to promote health, healing and wholeness. (http://www.capnm.ca)
Kathy's role is still a work in progress but as of October 1, she will have regular office hours (Tuesday afternoon, Thursday morning & Friday afternoon). She can be contacted at home (780) 435-2243, on her cell (780) 983-3826 or via email kathy@rivercommunity.ca. Watch Currents for articles in The Health Channel section and stay tuned for a new initiative involving other health care professionals - The Health Council.

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CELEBRATE RECOVERY

By working through  "8 Recovery Principles" (based on the Bible and the 12 Steps), participants in this group will begin to grow, gain freedom  from addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviours  and come to experience peace, serenity, joy and  stronger relationships with God and others. This group hopes to begin meeting regularly in the near future.  Please contact Ken Rawson at 432-4199 or kdrawson@shaw.ca to find out more and/or to get involved.

PRAYER MINISTRY

When we work, we work; when we pray God works!  Prayer under girds and empowers all that we do at the River.

Prayer Group
The prayer group is also a wonderful way to connect with and get to know other people as we bring our praises and petitions to God’s attentive ear.  Everyone is welcome on Thursday evenings from 7:30-8:30 PM.  Contact  Bill and Heather Marshall, 463-4365 for more information.

Personal Prayer Support   Tuesdays, 7-9 PM.
Anyone desiring prayer for any needs in their life can set up a time to meet with a prayer team. We offer this prayer opportunity knowing that when we ask for help in any area God is ready and eager to respond." For everyone who asks receives…” Matthew 7:8  Please contact Carolyn at 451-4117 or mscjn@hotmail.com to set up a prayer time.

Prayer Request
Prayer requests may also be dropped off in the prayer request box on the Welcome Table at Sunday services or emailed to Carolyn at mscjn@hotmail.com  or Pastor Karen at pastorkaren@rivercommunity.ca