River News

<b>Dinner With The Elders </b><br>You are invited to join the Elders for a pizza dinner at the church on Monday, June 12, from 5:30pm-6:30pm. If interested, please sign up on your connection card today or email info@HitTheRiver.com! Space is limited to 12 adults.<br><br><b>Serve the Homeless</b><br>The River Church partners with Interfaith Hospitality Network four times each year to care for local homeless families in need of food and lodging. An adult volunteer, or group of volunteers, is needed to prepare/compile an Italian meal to serve on a Friday night, spend the night at Our Lady of Sorrows church in Monroe with the families, and prepare and serve a hot breakfast before the families leave on Saturday morning. For more information, please contact Sarah at 513-401-3845 or haitigirl01@yahoo.com. <br><br><b>Camp Lebanon</b><br>June 19-23 is Camp 9Twelve and June 26-30 is Camp 6Eight. Join us for our yearly week at Camp! This year’s theme is Awaken the Wonder and will explore how we can awaken God to be a bigger part of our lives. Fun and games will also happen. Sign up today online at (Camp 9Twelve) https://hittheriver.com/events/camp-9twelve-2017 or (Camp 6Eight) https://hittheriver.com/events/camp-6eight-2017.<br><br><b>Serve City Outreach</b><br>The River Church is scheduled to serve Saturday, June 24, 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.<br><br><b>Youth Bonfire</b><br>Mark and Jillane Holland are opening up their home for a bonfire on Sunday, June 25 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Come out, roast some hotdogs and smore’s, and enjoy time with friends.<br><br><b>Linkinatti - Supporting Edge Teen Center</b><br>Golf tournament on Friday, July 14 at the City of Mason Golf Center. For non golfers there is a catered dinner and after-party with cash bar. See the flyer on the credenza for more details or go online to https://edgeteencenter.com/golf-outing<br><br><b>Women’s Mentoring Program</b><br>This Fall, The River is beginning a mentoring program for women. We are beginning today to gauge interest and would love to hear from you! If you are interested, please fill out the pink form located on the credenza and turn it in to the offering bucket or guest center.<br><br><b>Father’s Day Combined Outdoor Service</b><br>Join us for our outdoor combined service on Sunday, June 18 at 10:30am. Bring your lawn chair and some friends or family. We will have RiverBank Kids open for nursery and toddlers only. Stay after the service and enjoy a smoked pig, grilled hot dogs and free ice cream from the Cone. Please bring either a side dish, dessert, salad, or munchies to share.<br><br><b>Need Volunteers for Set-Up</b><br>We are looking for some volunteers to help set up tables, chairs and canopies before the Father’s Day service on Sunday at 8:30am. If you can help set up and/or have a canopy we can borrow, there is a sign up sheet next to the fireplace. You can also email Todd Porter at todd@HitTheRiver.com.<br><br><b>Baptisms</b><br>If you would like to be baptized at our outdoor service on Sunday, June 18,<br>please let us know on a connection card. Sign up online at https://hittheriver.churchcenteronline.com/registrations/events/62945<br><br><b>Father’s Day - No Youth Group</b><br>The River Youth will not be meeting for Youth Group on Sunday, June 18 because of Father’s Day. Have fun at the Outdoor Service and enjoy the rest of the day with your family.<br><br><b>Haiti Info Meeting</b><br>Imagine if you could do something much bigger than yourself. Imagine visiting another culture, making an impact and coming back changed.<br><br>Whether you are intrigued by a foreign mission trip or you feel a tug in your heart to make a difference for Christ overseas, we want to invite you to come and hear what it would look like to visit Haiti with us. You will hear from the heart of those who have already had their lives changed and get practical information to answer any questions you may have. We will provide light snacks and drinks as well!<br><br>Haiti Info Meeting on Sunday, June 25 at 12:30pm.<br><br><b>River 101</b><br>Are you interested in learning more about The River Church? Then join Pastor Brad on Tuesday, July 11 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.com/events/river-101-071117.