Wonderful time at River of Life! Thank you LORD for bringing your glory and answering our prayers by keeping the snow away until we all got home! ! Thanks to all who came and those that brought them.  One person said, “You and your ministry were such a blessing. Thank you all for participating. It’s an honor to bless His name.” 😇

Summary:  Annual River of Life Praise Dance Conference Finale’ and optional workshop  (Sat., 2/23).  Please arrive at 5 pm and wear WHITE/BLACK.  Finale’ starts at 6 pm and you may leave once we have danced.  Full details below.

River of Life Church’s Annual Praise Dance Conference:  Hallelujah is The Highest Praise

All are welcome to come to the evening celebration, whether or not they are dancing, to be part of this powerful event of many churches coming together to glorify God!

Finale’/Celebration:

    Date and Time:  February 23; Finale’ starts at 6 pm (5pm practice).

Program generally runs until 9 pm, however after we have danced you may choose to leave at any time.

     Location:  River of Life Christian Church, 739 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105

     Practice:  Please arrive at 5 pm promptly.

SONG: 

• Open Up the Heavens – Meredith Andrews:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3l32BCLcKA; practice video will be sent via email or F2D Messenger group

WHAT TO WEAR: WHITE/BLACK Please wear a plain white shirt (long sleeves preferred but short sleeves are fine) and black pants.  Nude/flesh colored dance shoes or barefoot is fine.  Skirts, wraps, and/or overlay will be provided.

(Optional Workshop: Hallelujah is the Highest Praise with Jori Thibodeaux,  Contact River of Life as noted on flyer above if attending on February 23, 2019 from 9am-12 pm, lunch included, 999 Selby Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104  )

Summary:  First Class at The Father’s House, Tues. 2/12.  Please RSVP by Feb. 12 for Annual Praise Dance Conf.  (Sat., 2/23), Lighthouse Kids (Sun., 3/10), The Father’s House (Sun. in April).  Details below.

FEBRUARY

1.  F2D Classes at The Father’s House:  Pray for good road conditions!!

Tuesdays starting Feb. 12 at 6:30 pm 4 year olds to 5th grade and 7:30 pm 6th grade through adults

2.  River of Life Church’s Annual Praise Dance Conference:  Highest Praise

All are welcome to come to the evening celebration, whether or not they are dancing, to be part of this powerful event of many churches coming together to glorify God!

Finale’/Celebration:

    Date and Time:  February 23; Finale’ starts at 6 pm (5pm practice).

Program generally runs until 9 pm, however after we have danced you may choose to leave at any time.

     Location:  River of Life Christian Church, 739 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105

(Optional Workshop: Highest Praise with Jori Thibodeaux,  February 23, 2019 from 9am-12 pm, 999 Selby Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104  )

MARCH

3.  Lighthouse Kids:

We are leading worship for the Lighthouse Kids at Lighthouse Christian Church on Sunday,  March 10 at 10:20 am (Practice 9:30 am).   Please wear F2D T Shirt/BLACK.  Songs listed below.

  Location:  Lighthouse Christian Church, temporarily located at

Rosemount Community Center, 13885 S Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN 55068

   Practice:  Please arrive by 9:30 am.

   Songs:

• I Will Follow: Chris Tomlin – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ohvhmGSfxI
• R to the B: Billy Boughey-  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=678jIwvtGTU

APRIL

 4.  The Father’s House Easter Celebration:

We are invited to minister in dance during The Father’s House celebration on Sunday, April 21.  Please let us know if you are available, and if not which other Sunday(s) in April would work for your family.  Thanks so much!!

This evening’s (2/7) dance practice is cancelled due to weather.  See you Tuesday, February 12, at The Father’s House!!  We will be sending out videos via email and Messenger, so you can practice!

This evening’s (2/5) dance practice is rescheduled due to weather.  Hope to see you Thursday, February 7, at The Father’s House!!

We will be starting weekly classes tomorrow, Tuesday, February 5, at  The Father’s House !   The Father’s House is located in Burnsville at 609 Travelers Trail W on the southern end of a business park, next to 3 Key Logic.  (Through a number of divine appointments God led Gateway Church and The Father’s House to combine late last summer and the sign on the business park building still says Gateway.)   If you come on 35 W, the most direct way for both directions is to take the Burnsville Parkway exit.  From the North turn right and then take the next left onto Traveler’s Trail West or from the South go straight over Burnsville Parkway onto Traveler’s Trail West.  Classes will be at:  6:30-7:30 pm for 5 year olds to 5th grade and 7:30-8:30 pm for 6th grade through adult.  We look forward to praising the Lord Jesus with you!

If this will be your first time, please print and fill out a copy of our 2018-19 F2D Registration Form to bring with you.  Included here also is a link to our 2018-19 F2D Info Packet.  We will have copies of these at class as well.

Thank you all for praying for God to provide a new home for Freedom to Dance classes; the LORD has answered your prayers!!  The Father’s House has opened their doors to us and we have received a warm welcome!   Starting on Tuesday, February 5, we will be holding class there weekly on Tuesdays.  The Father’s House is located in Burnsville at 609 Travelers Trail W.  (Through a number of divine appointments God led Gateway Church and The Father’s House to combine late last summer.  The sign on the business park building still says Gateway, and is visible traveling south on 35W to the left/east around Hwy. 13 and Burnsville Parkway. )  Classes will be at the usual times:  6:30-7:30 pm for 5 year olds to 5th grade and 7:30-8:30 pm for 6th grade through adult.

We did not get to do a service project around Thanksgiving/Christmas this year, so God has put it on our hearts to go to Feed My Starving Children in Eagan (990 Lone Oak Rd #136, Eagan, MN 55121). We will be there next week on Tuesday (1/29) from 6-7:30 pm. The whole family (Kindergarten and up) is welcome to join us in serving at FMSC in lieu of class next week!  Please let us know you are coming, so we can let them know how many people to expect!!

This week we are having a combined class at Wentworth Library (199 East Wentworth Ave, West St. Paul, MN 55118 ) in their large meeting room on Tuesday, Jan. 22,  from 6:45-8 pm.  We look forward to seeing everyone!

We are leading worship for the Lighthouse Kids at Lighthouse Christian Church on Sunday,  January 20 at 10:20 am (Practice 9:30 am).   Please wear F2D T Shirt/BLACK.  Songs listed below.

We have been invited to lead worship for Lighthouse Kids on Sunday, January 20, at 10:20 am during the morning worship service.  Lighthouse Christian Church is 2 blocks away from Robert Trail Library, where we will hold our first class of 2019 next Tuesday, January 15.  Please let us know if you are able to join us!

  Location:  Lighthouse Christian Church, 3285 144th Street West, Rosemount, MN (enter main doors, take left past coat racks and go down hall to Life Center)

     Practice:  Please arrive by 9:30 am.

Possible Songs: 

• Lights Shine Bright: Toby Mac – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmaQeXybres; teaching video will be sent via email or Messenger

• I Will Follow: Chris Tomlin – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ohvhmGSfxI

• R to the B: Billy Boughey-  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=678jIwvtGTU

WHAT TO WEAR: F2D T SHIRT/BLACK  Please wear your F2D T Shirt and black pants/capris/culottes.  Nude/flesh colored dance shoes or barefoot is fine.  Wraps and/or overlay will be provided.