This Week
This week, we will continue the series, "Alive in a Dead World." Doug will be preaching on Simplicity  this week. The verse that will be used as a theme for this series is Revelation 3:1-2.
STUDENT MINISTRY
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
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Real Life Mom's with Small Children
If you're interested in connecting with different moms and kids from Real Life and doing some fun activities together... check out the blog with updated activities.
Real Life Christian Counseling Ministry
Real Life is excited about partnering with Sara LaRosa Wood, M.A. Nationally Certified Counselor and Counselor in Residence in the state of VA, to create Christian Counseling Ministry open to members in the community. As a counselor and a Christian, Sara will be offering a variety of counseling services at Real Life. For more info contact Sara at 201-1705 or slarosewood@gmail.com
Sermon Podcast
Real Life has a podcast for the sermons that is updated each week. If you use iTunes you can find it here, and if you use Zune you can find it here. Or, if you have no idea what a podcast is, you could just listen to them on the website here.
Lost and Found:
If you have left something at the church, check the octagon, we have a lost and found box.
Real Life Riders
Real Life Riders will be travelling to the coast of North Carolina on September 25th. From Corolla Lighthouse to possibly as far as Cape Lookout. Our plan is to see 5 lighthouses. We will be meeting at the Border Station at 7 A.M. on Route 168. Please have a full tank of gas!   We will be staying in Ocracoke at the Silver Lake Inn and Motel.  Reservations need to be made as soon as possible.  Check out the Real Life Riders Facebook page or email Cookie Weaver for more information.
Children's Ministry Opportunities
Children's Ministry has started recruiting for the fall. We have many volunteer spots available. If you're intrested in working in Children's Ministry, contact Tina.
Impact 2010 Hidden
October 8-10, Student Ministries of Virginia is putting on a conference for all High School students at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.  We’ll have the Beach Expo, Weekend Long Treasure Hunt, Talent Competition and more.  It’s $80 for room and registration.  You will need extra money for food.  If you need more info, go to smov.net or contact Mike at mjohnson@rlcconline.com.  Sign up at the Octagon and turn in your money NLT Sept. 20th!
Life Group Fall Launch
Being a part of Life Groups is more than a weekly meeting. It's a place to experience community, care, spiritual growth, and to serve. Life Groups will be meeting again this Fall starting Sept. 19th. If you are interested in finding a Life Group to join, please sign up at the Octagon or contact Dave.
.net Launch
.Net is a community of Small Groups that meet regularly @ RLCC. Meetings are going to be held on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00 pm. They will run from Sept. 22 until June 8. If you are interested in attending, please sign up at the Octagon or contact Dave.
The NINES
RLCC will be hosting a global leaders conference known as "the NINES". The day will feature more than 100 great speakers. We want to invite you and your friends to come experience "the NINES" as a group here at RLCC. Our hope is that this event will help build stronger relationships among Christian Leaders in our cities. It's all happening September 9, from 11:30am to 9:30pm It is a free event! Lunch, snacks and beverages will be provided. If you would like to attend, email us at thenines@rlcconline.com so we will know how many chairs to set up.
SLASH Night
This event is for Middle School and High School age kids. It will be Friday, Sept 10, from 8pm-12am. Bring any game or game systems! Contact Mike if you have any questions.
Database Photos
Beginning Tuesday, August 24 at 7pm, we will be taking pictures of families to include in our new database, which will be introduced to the congregation in October. We'll also be taking individual shots of the adults in each family. Portraits will be available for purchase upon request. Sign up at the octagon and if you need further information, contact the church office at 490-0201
Minister's Coffee
If you are new to Real Life and interested in taking the next steps in getting connected, come enjoy fresh coffee and some delicious desserts while getting to know our Ministers and their families. Nothing too fancy, just a casual opportunity to sit down and get to know one another a little bit better. This event will take place Sunday, Sept. 12, at 6pm. Sign up at the Octagon if you are interested.
"Welcome to Real Life" Dinner
If you have attended a Minister's Coffee, it's time to bring out the whole family and learn more about our vision and the mission here at Real Life. Spend some time getting to know our elders and leaders as we dine together and walk through the history and future of RLCC. Our next dinner will be Sunday, Sept. 26 at 5pm. Sign up at the Octagon.
Elder Nominations
We are accepting nominations for Elders.  Candidates must a be a male member of Real Life and meet the qualifications found in the scriptures 1Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.  Nomination cards are available at the Octagon.  Please hand in your card to Mike Yelton or the box at the Octagon.
Christmas Program
Kids Christmas practice will be each Sunday night starting Sunday, Sept.12th from 5-6:30 here at Real Life.  Please sign up at the Octagon if your child is interested.
Men’s Bible Study
There will be a Men’s Bible Study starting Sunday, Sept. 19th at 6 pm here at Real Life.  If you are interested, sign up at the Octagon.
PIN Ministry
We are looking for 8-16 volunteers to come and serve the homeless at the Virginia Beach oceanfront.  Sunday September 26th from 2:45-6pm we will be joining with PIN ministries to serve hot lunches, pass out clothing and medical supplies to the homeless in Virginia Beach.  if you are interested please contact Mike Johnson or Donna Doak.  pinministry.org
Ping-Pong for Poverty
October 1-2.  A fundraiser to help end hunger in Tidewater.  Come enjoy a celebrity kick off fundraiser and play ping-pong on Saturday.  You could win a brand new professional Ping-Pong table.  Tickets are only $5 and entry to the ping-pong tournament is only $15.  pinministry.org, pingpongforpoverty.com