Genesis-
We affirm the essential, historical Orthodox truths of the Christian faith. We see ourselves as part of the story of a relationship between God and humans that involves people from every generation, all lands, including all ethnicities, excluding no languages. The bible working with the Holy Spirit of God to be the voice of God and many who have walked with Him, for the greater good of the relationship of Jesus Christ, the groom, and His Bride, the Church (redeemed of all time and places). We believe that History is, as well as the story of God’s ineffable beauty, the story of God’s redeemed people constantly reforming and assisting Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit, in re-creating the world through the timeless gospel of Jesus Christ. Therefore we dream of being a people who knows our Genesis and lives the ever completing of that story!
"I was 5 or 6 when I was baptized to make my parents proud.........................."
"I was told-'you're getting baptized today............................................................"
"We love this Community, The Riv, and want to dedicate our lives to living life with you all"
"New, Fresh meaning to baptism........we have to be baptized ............................................"
"Thanks for allowing us to be a part of this day......................................."
"I love being a part of a community where creativity is valued....I was......................."
"I hated church, I knew there was something more, better. Then when I came to The Riv my I knew this is what it's about....community........"
"I love Jesus Christ........I WAS (still-but wow God is a Redeemer) an addict...I've been sober for 13 months....."
"I am recovering addict and have been clean for 6 months..............................."
(Sometimes I think God loves sinners!!!!!! I'm glad b/c I am one--)
"I grew up in a Pastor's home, then married one.........and yet God still saved me (lol)..."
Stories intersecting, intertwining, Converging at a river, with The River!
Some stories spoken, some not..............
What's your story today? this week? this year? this life?..............................
(Posted by SC)
2 comments:
After reading this in combination with seeing the photos that were recently posted on Facebook of last weeks baptismal service at the river... I was moved to tears seeing something more then what the dictionary defines as a "community".. I saw a family... a family that it hurts me to be away from..
I miss you all dearly and want you to know that you are each in my thoughts and prayers daily.
Love,
Josh
This week? funny you bring that up. Sundays baptism was amazing. Being a part of it was even more amazing. God is truley working in our community.
I was cleaning the house just yesterday and I had the front and back door wide open. It was a beautiful day and the fresh cool air seemed to refresh the house and me.This is something I wouldnt have done a year ago. My fears and anxietys would have kicked in and I would have had all the doors closed and locked. the blinds and curtians shut. So god is slowing changing my life, helping me let go of these things that haunt me.This is how God is working in my life today(yesterday).
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