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River of Life United Pentecostal Church International

Summary

River of Life (UPCI) is a church or group of Christian believers situated in Las Cruces, New Mexico and is affiliated with the United Pentecostal Church International. Founded in Fall of 2010, River of Life is currently what is considered a church plant which is to say that it is a newly founded North American Missions Church.

Pastor

Pastor and founder of River of Life (UPCI) is Bartram H. Dilks originally from Sedona, AZ. Pastor Dilks is a graduate of Christian Life College Stockton, CA. Pastor Dilks is happily married to Deborah Dilks originally from Dexter, ME. The two have pastored for two decades in Maine and in Minnesota, focusing their efforts in establishing churches, developing children’s programs and assisting neighboring pastors. In the Fall of 2010 the couple felt a call from God to come to Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Location

River of Life is currently at 1755 Buildtek Ct Las Cruces, NM 88005. Congregation River of Life is a diverse group of people. Average attendance is 55 members on a Sunday Morning. Worship service begins at 10:30am every Sunday and Wednesday Night Bible Study begins at 7pm. Children’s programs are available, and a nursery and changing station is also available.

Beliefs

Concerning the Bible: The Bible is the infallible Word of God and the authority for salvation and Christian living.

Concerning God: There is one God, who has revealed Himself as our Father, in His Son Jesus Christ, and as the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is God manifested in flesh. He is both God and man.

Concerning Sin and Salvation: Everyone has sinned and needs salvation. Salvation comes by grace through faith based on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Our basic and fundamental doctrine shall be the Bible standard of full salvation, which is repentance, baptism in water by immersion in the name of Jesus for the remission of sins, and the baptism of the Holy Ghost with the initial sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance.

Concerning the Gospel: The saving gospel is the good news that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. We obey the gospel by repentance (death to sin), water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ (burial), and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit (resurrection).

Concerning Christian Living: As Christians we are to love God and others. We should live a holy life inwardly and outwardly, and worship God joyfully. The supernatural gifts of the Spirit, including healing, are for the church today.

Concerning the Future: Jesus Christ is coming again to catch away His church. In the end will be the final resurrection and the final judgment. The righteous will inherit eternal life, and the unrighteous eternal death

Scriptural Notes: (1) II Timothy 3:16. (2) Deuteronomy 6:4; Ephesians 4:4-6; Colossians 2:9; I Timothy 3:16. (3) Romans 3:23-25; 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 3:3-5; Acts 2:38; I Peter 3:20,21; Mark 16:16; Titus 3:5; (4) I Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts 2:4, 37-39; Romans 6:3-4. (5) Mark 12:28-31; II Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14; I Corinthians 12:8-10. (6) I Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 20:11-15

Website: http://www.riveroflifeupc.com