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Archives for September 2009
Update On House Purchase
As most of you know, at the end of July, Riverside voted to purchase the white house (known to the Leadership Team as the "Riverside Boat House") next to our current building and at the corner of Salisbury and Lindberg Avenues. After working out the details with our denominational lender (National Covenant Properties), necessary inspectors, the City of West Lafayette, and the seller, we will be closing on the house on Friday, September 18.
I Climbed Mount Sterling – Elevation 742 Feet
Recently the St. Louis Post-Dispatch ran a cover story on my hometown of Mt. Sterling, Illinois. Apparently my home county has the lowest unemployment rate of any county in Illinois or Missouri. You can read the article here. You can also watch a picture slideshow of Mt. Sterling’s not so urban landscape here. (hit the play audio slideshow button) If you find yourself enamored with Mt. Sterling after this exposure, make sure you get a t-shirt.
I have many wonderful memories of my time growing up in Mt. Sterling. I, of course, loved the Brown County Fair, but what I think I loved most was recognizing just about everyone and being recognized by just about everyone. There is something special about seeing people you are familiar with and that are familiar with you where ever you go.
This week the Riverside men began studying 1 John. In the first chapter, John discusses how Christian opponents were not just affecting believers’ understanding of Jesus, but they were hindering their fellowship with God and each other. Sin was affecting how they related in general. One cannot have true fellowship with God and not walk the talk. And it is walking the God talk that is necessary for true fellowship with each other.
Getting To Know the Stanleys
What are your full names and names and ages of your children?
Dannie Stanley
Amber Stanley
Elijah Stanley (4)
Jonah Stanley (2)
Fall 2009 Men’s Bible Study – 1-3 John
The Men’s Bible study begins again Monday, September 14 at 7pm at the church. Several guys will also be meeting at 6:30am on Thursdays at the church if that is more convenient for you.
We will be studying 1 John, 2 John and then 3 John through the end of the year. We will simply be using our bibles so there is no study guide or book to purchase. Please join us every week or when you are available.
Mondays @ 7pm or Thursdays @ 6:30am
Monday, September 14 or Thursday, September 17 – 1 John 1:1-2:2
Monday, September 21 or Thursday, September 24 – 1 John 2:3-11
Monday, September 28 or Thursday, October 1 – 1 John 2:12-17
Monday, October 5 or Thursday, October 8 – 1 John 2:18-27