Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal

2026 APPEAL IS UNDERWAY!

CRAFT & COFFEE MORNING

Join us for Craft & Coffee on first Thursday of each month to make items for this year's appeal.

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Loose Change Challenge

Keep donating your loose change, every penny counts!

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DROP ZONE

An opportunity to support this ministry year round

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URGENTLY NEEDED

We are in urgent need of people to knit/crochet hats, mittens and puppets for this year's appeal. If you would like to help and need knitting patterns, please contact Sally or the Church Office.

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2025 APPEAL

Shoeboxes sent from River of Life Church are now bringing joy to children in The Balkans!

To the thousands who receive them, these gift-filled boxes are a powerful symbol of hope and love.

Due to ongoing political and religious sensitivities in some parts of the Balkans, it's important we prioritise the safety of our partners operating in restricted areas.
Therefore, we are unfortunately not able to disclose details about the specific country your shoebox was sent to. Wherever it's landed, please know that the precious child who receives your gift will be truly blessed.

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Any queries please contact Sally Verow: sallyverow@riveroflifechurch.net

For further information about Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal visit:
www.samaritans-purse.org.uk/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

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Planning your Visit

First Visit?

web 800x400 (8) Welcome! Whether you've just moved to the area, or have lived here all your life, we hope our website helps you to find out everything you want to know about our Church.

Some key information about the church...

When & where does the church meet?
What should I expect when I visit the church?
What happens to the children/teens at church?
Is there a dress code?
Will I have to join in?
I have more questions, how can I get in touch and ask them?

Where & when does the church meet?

Our Church meets every Sunday at 10.30am for Sunday Service. Aim to arrive 10 minutes early to get parked and find a seat in time for the service to start.

We meet at:

River of Life Christian Life Centre
2 Carr Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2FS

You can see a map on our Contact us page.

There is plenty of parking available on the site.

What should I expect when I visit the church?

You will receive a very warm welcome particularly from our Welcome Team who will be able to answer your questions and direct you to where you need to go. There will be approximately 45 mins of singing with opportunity for church members to pray or read a passage from the bible. After the notices there will be a spiritual message from one of the leaders at the Church with a chance to respond at the end of the service.

Tea, coffee and biscuits are normally served after the service where there is plenty of time to meet new people and ask more questions.

What happens to the children at church?

We have a fantastic programme for children at the Church for ages 0 thru 17. Children stay with their parents at the start of the service as we worship (sing songs!) together for the first part of the morning. An announcement is made when it's time for children to join their programmes. Children need to be registered.

For more information about programmes and age groups, please refer to the relevant pages under the main menu heading "Ministries".

Is there a dress code?

No! Please just be yourself and come dressed in your 'normal' clothes.

Will I have to join in?

Not at all!
You are free to simply observe or participate as much as feels comfortable for you.

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I have more questions, how can I get in touch and ask them.

Please feel free to Contact us. If you want to know who works in the church office, check out our Staff and Leadership page.