Our Mission

Reaching - Connecting - Building - Sending 

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Our Core Values

The Mission of Christ- We believe that we are to be personally & corporately involved in the mission of Jesus Christ at home and around the world.    Luke 19:10; Mark 10:45

Prayer- We believe that prayer gives eternal significance to all we do and must be the center & foundation of the church.    John 15:5; 1 Thess 5:17 

The Word of God- We believe that The Bible is the inspired Word of God which is able to supernaturally change hearts & lives.   Heb 4:12 ; John 17:17 

Healthy & Meaningful Relationships- We believe that every Christian can and should enjoy life through a healthy and meaningful relationship with God and others. John 13:35; Phil 2:5-8 

Love & Compassion-We believe that the motive for all we do must be extravagant love for God and unconditional love & compassion for others. Mark 12:30-31; Phil 2:3-4 

Ongoing Spiritual Growth- We believe that every individual must consistently develop Christ-like character which includes identifying, developing, and using their spiritual gifts to strengthen the church. Eph 4:15;    Heb 6:1 

Children/Youth- We believe that the next generation is a vital part of the church and must be connected with God, their family, and the church body. Judg 2:10; Ps 71:18 

The Personal Empowerment by the Holy Spirit- We believe that significant spiritual impact will only take place when individuals are supernaturally empowered by The Holy Spirit. Acts 1:8; Rom 8:26

Church History

In 1931, tent meetings began in Devils Lake, North Dakota.  Under the direction of Blanche Brittain and Mildred Westerlund, the community's fist Pentecostal congregation formed.  While originally held in a downtown hall, the meetings soon moved to a basement in the business district on Fourth Street.    By the end of the year, Canadian Alex M. Selness had arrived and was pastoring the congregation.

On April 8, 1932, Lake Gospel Tabernacle was organized including in its roster the following charter members: Mrs. Alfred Abrahamson, Edward Abrahamson, Beatrice Abrahamson, Mrs. J.C.W. Anderson, Mr. & Mrs. Gust Beckstrand, Mr. & Mrs. Emile Bendickson, Mr. & Mrs. E.S. Berg, Mr. & Mrs. Matt Bloomquist, Annie Cox, Mr. & Mrs. Lars Iverson, Mr. & Mrs. D.M. Parkinson, Mr. & Mrs. Gust Peterson, Inez Peterson, Charles Prowder, and Mr. & Mrs. Truman Tripp.  On May 20, 1932, the new 36 x 60 foot building that had been built at 902 Third Street was dedicated.  

The church remained at this site until 1978 when land was purchased at the current location at  the corner Highway 20 and Ramsey 1.  The final service was held at the Third Street church on January 21, 1979.  Construction began on a new 50 x 84 foot steel frame building in 1980.   The first service was held in the new building on April 19, 1981.  Shortly thereafter, the official name of the church was changed to River of Life Chapel.

In 1999, construction began on an addition which included a new sanctuary and church offices.  Later the old sanctuary was remodeled and turned into a youth area.  The church was renamed River of Life Assembly of God.