Probably our most impactful outreach last summer was the Hope Fest we did in our parking lot. About 500 people, mostly from the neighborhoods, came and heard the Gospel of Jesus and stories of hope and transformation. We prayed for people and got to know our neighbors. We fed a lot of people as well.
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REN Families
This Sunday afternoon (July 31st) Josh and Patricia Hussey who lead the community of REN families are opening up their home in Cranston between 4-6pm. This will be a casual time with no agenda for parents to fellowship and kids to play. There will be some snacks provided but please feel free to bring something to share. If you are interested in coming and need more details contact Josh at josh.hussey@gmail.com.
Over 40 Gathering
Once again the over 40 community is going to come together this Sunday (July 24) at 5pm for a simple gathering at the church in the cafe. Feel free to contact me for more info at scottaxtmann@gmail.com
Ren Riders
Here's a new opportunity that a few Ren people have put together. Here's the description:
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Christianity 101
For those who are not yet Christians, are new Christians, or returning back to the Lord I would strongly recommend the Christianity 101 class. This happens on Sunday mornings from 9-9:40am in the prayer room. The format is such that you can just bring whatever questions you might have to the table and I will do my best to answer them. The conversations are always so interesting and helpful to all of us. I look forward to this time each week!
Dominican Republic
One of our longtime Ren members, Kim Hewson, will be traveling to the Dominican Republic later this month for an educational tour and to visit a dear friend and family in the northern region of the D.R. in a small, impoverished community near Cabarete. This friend lives and works among the people as their pastor with his wife, and Kim has gotten to know some of the neighbors and their children.
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This Sunday: Courageous + A Note About Kids
It is clear from Scripture that God’s dreams for us are beyond what we could imagine in terms of fullness and abundant life. Even the casual reading of Scripture reveals countless promises of spiritual power. As a church we are hungry for the greater things God has in mind for us. I am convinced that there is an anointing available 100 times greater, maybe 1000 times greater, than what we presently experience.
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REN Riders
Here's a new opportunity that a few Ren people have put together. Here's the description:
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Christianity 101
For those who are not yet Christians, are new Christians, or returning back to the Lord I would strongly recommend the Christianity 101 class. This happens on Sunday mornings from 9-9:40am in the prayer room. The format is such that you can just bring whatever questions you might have to the table and I will do my best to answer them. The conversations are always so interesting and helpful to all of us. I look forward to this time each week!
Fourth of July
Conimicut Beach
July 4th noon-3pm
Families, Young Couples, Over 40
This gathering is open to anyone, but the young adults do have their own gathering happening that day (see below).
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Meal + Fundraiser for Dominican Republic
This week at Refresh (June 29th) we will have a focus on missions in the Dominican Republic.
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Youth - Tuesday Nights
The youth meet every Tuesday night 7 pm at RJ and Michaela’s house for Bible discussion, games and worship. Sometimes they watch movies. This is open to all young people middle school and high school. Let us know if you are interested and we'll connect you with RJ for more details.
Young Adult Group - Sunday Nights
Probably the most active of all the groups is the young adult community. I tease the leaders that they have more happening in their little group than the rest of the church put together. I think there are about 30-40 people in this group. You must be between 18 - 40 years old to be a part of it. The main gathering is every week on Sunday evening 6 pm at REN for worship and Bible discussion. I believe they are in book of Isaiah right now.
Young Couples - Saturday June 18
The newest group to emerge is the young couples. This is specifically for serious dating couples, engaged couples and newly married couples. How newly married? We aren't rigid about it at all. If you are interested just come. The purpose of this group is to help couples grow in their relationships. The next gathering is this Saturday 7pm at Ren and the aim is to meet at least once a month.
Family Gathering on the Fourth of July
In the last few years we have been absolutely bursting with families with small children.
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Over 40 Group - Friday June 17
For those who are over 40 I would like to invite you to come to Ren Friday (tomorrow) at 7pm for a short time of dreaming and planning. Amazingly there are approximately 50 of us who are over 40 at Ren. So we really want to talk about what kinds of things we'd like to do together this summer.