Men’s Softball
Men, softball season is starting up soon. All games are on Tuesday evenings at the Mason Sports Park. To sign up, fill out a connection card (just write "men's softball") or sign up at a kiosk, on The River App, or online at https://hittheriver.churchcenteronline.com/registrations/events/58380
Serve City Outreach
The River Church is scheduled to serve Saturday, April 22, from 9:45am-noon at Serve City in Hamilton. All you need to do is arrive at 9:45am and you will be shown how you can help. Serve City is a food pantry that reaches out to needy families in our area. They are located at 622 East Avenue, Hamilton.
Learn How To Follow
For many, the Christian life feels like a long game of "Jesus Says." Jesus says pray. Jesus says give. Jesus says go to church. But upon further investigation, we discover that Jesus' invitation to his first-century audience was an invitation to relationship. And it began with a simple request—follow me. In this 8 week study, Andy Stanley takes us on a journey through the Gospels as he traces Jesus' teachings on what it means to follow.
Sign up to be a part of this study during one of the Sunday morning services (9:45am or 11:15am) that starts Sunday, April 23. You can sign up online at https://hittheriver.churchcenteronline.com/registrations/events/61193, through the River App, or on a connection card. Make sure you indicate which time you want to attend.
River 101
Are you interested in learning more about The River Church? Then join Pastor Brad on Monday, April 24th from 6:15pm-8:30pm for River 101. River 101 is also the first step in becoming a member of The River Church. Child care will be provided. Sign up at a kiosk by the fireplace or at https://hittheriver.churchcenteronline.com/registrations/events/53748.
River Youth Paintball Outing
On Saturday, April 29th from 11:00am-3:30pm, we are inviting all students in 6th-12th grade and their friends to join us at Paintball Country in Liberty Township for a fun day of playing Paintball. The cost is $35 and covers registration, a rental gun plus air, rental mask, and paint for the day. You can sign up today at https://hittheriver.churchcenteronline.com/registrations/events/54981. If you have any questions, please contact Zach@HitTheRiver.com.
River Youth- 5th Grade Parent’s Meeting
Move Up Sunday is coming up and students who are currently in 5th grade will be joining The River Youth in June. On Sunday, April 30, we will be having a meeting for all parents of 5th graders as well as their students directly after 2nd service from 12:30pm-2:00pm. Join us, meet our staff, ask questions, and find out ways that you and your student can connect with our student ministry.
The Chosen Ministry - Serve City
Rick and Teresa Brand coordinate The Chosen Ministry that cooks meals once a month for residents of Serve City. They are in need of 1-2 people who can commit to serving every month. Due to scheduling, it’s best to have individual commitments, not a commitment from a community group. Contact Rick and Teresa at rtbrand@adelphia.net to volunteer or for more information.
- Serve first Friday of every month
- Serving food for 30-45 people
- Prefer to serve items prepared from scratch (i.e. not pizza or canned soups). The ideal person would have some culinary skill. No need to be a chef, but being able to assemble a meal is important.
- Monthly commitment is to plan the meal; buy items; cook/prepare on a Thursday; serve on Friday at 6pm (arrive at 5:00 pm to prep and done by 6:45 pm)
- Cost of buying and prep is split between Teresa/Rick and other partner(s).
Stations of Hope
Have you ever felt led to work with families affected by the arrest and incarceration of a loved one? There is a national movement among churches to develop Healing Communities to promote the values of redemption and reconciliation in the church congregation. Healing Communities challenges congregations to become Stations of Hope for those people affected by having a loved one in the criminal justice system.
On Saturday, April 29 from 9:30am-2:30pm, our church has a unique opportunity to, receive training on how to meet the needs of these individuals and design our own program to support them through: mentoring, practical assistance, transportation, visits while in prison, family restoration, mentoring children while parent is incarcerated and evangelism. If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Jillane Holland at jillanecox@gmail.com.
Cone Gift Card - Fundraiser
The Guatemala mission trip team is selling The Cone gift cards again! If you buy a $20 gift card then $10 is applied to the trip. A $20 gift card buys $20 worth of ice cream! Contact Amy Frazee at Missions@HitTheRiver.com or you can buy from any team member. Please remember that all mission trips (Haiti and Guatemala) are 100% funded by donations. Thank you for all the support you give us!
