The River Church
On March 4th, Pastor Brad will begin our new series on Making Room for Neighbors and look at how we can simply be "Making Room for Life." Join us at 9:45 or 11:15 as we explore how we can better connect with the five homes around each of our homes.
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Worship Service Registration
Services on site have resumed, and we are so excited to be back with you! Please go to hittheriver.com, under the events tab, and register for the service you would like to attend. We are offering 2 service times at 9:45 a.m., and 11:15 a.m. If you would rather watch online, both services will be streaming live at facebook.com/hittheriver and on our website at HitTheRiver.com.
Mask Update
Beginning next Sunday at the 11:15 service only, the Elders have decided to make the service masks strongly recommended. This means that just as in restaurants, once you are in your seating area you may remove your mask. It must, however, be used upon entering and exiting your seat location.
Reopening RBK- Toddler and Preschool
RiverBank Kids has reopened the toddler and preschool Sunday School rooms during our 9:45 a.m. worship service. Toddlers are any child 18 months through 2 years of age, and our preschool room will serve our 3, 4, and 5-year-olds. Distance will be in place to the best of our ability, with masks being required for preschoolers and any child in K-5. A detailed reopening plan with more information will be sent out to families the first of the week with more information, but if you have any questions, contact Taylor Starr at taylor@hittheriver.com.
RiverBank Kids- Virtual Sunday School
Did you know? RiverBank Kids offers a virtual Sunday School option for families unable or choose to attend on-campus services at The River. Virtual Sunday School (for kindergarten-5th graders) is hosted on Zoom at 10a.m. every Sunday and is overseen by passionate RBK teachers who love connecting with remote families. The link and password needed to attend virtual Sunday School is sent in the weekly RBK newsletter on Sunday mornings. If you’d like to receive this newsletter, contact Taylor Starr at taylor@hittheriver.com.
RiverBank Kids- 9:45 a.m. service
We have reopened children’s ministry during the 9:45 a.m. service (ONLY). Please consider volunteering to serve in our children’s ministry. Here is what to expect:
· Registration is required, and space is limited. Register your family each week at hittheriver.com
· Check-in your family together for service.
· At check-in, kids are given preprinted name tags and parent tags. Kids will also have their temperature checked.
· Kids will enjoy a socially distanced lesson, craft, and game.
· We will Zoom with families at home during the teaching portion of our time together. The Zoom link will be in your weekly RBKids email. Also, curriculum links will still be emailed to families every Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m., so that kids can enjoy the same lesson content that we will be offering at church.
You’ve Been Egged- RBKids
Easter is right around the corner! The RiverBank Kids team is excited to celebrate with families in a safe, fun, and festive way! On the morning of Saturday, March 27th, volunteers will be creating mini-egg hunts in your very own front yard for your kids to enjoy. More information is available, and sign-ups are open at hittheriver.com/events. If you are interested in serving during this event, contact Taylor at taylor@hittheriver.com.
River Youth- Guy/Girl Night- March 7th
We are inviting all students in 6th-12th grade to join us from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at The River Church on March 7th for a Girl's Night and Guy’s Night. The girls will be doing a spa night with facials/nail painting and enjoying some food together upstairs. Guys will be having some BBQ and enjoying funny games downstairs. It will be a great night of fellowship and we hope your student will join us. Contact Zach@HitTheRiver.com if you have any questions.
Making Room for Neighbors
This is a 5-week River Church campaign to connect you with others in and around The River Church. It will be held virtuall and is a great way to connect with others. If you would like to lead a small group or get involved with Making Room for Neighbors, signup at hittheriver.com/events.
River 101
Learn about The River Church’s beliefs, values, mission and strategy through this two-hour class taught by Pastor Brad. On Monday, March 8th, River 101 will be presented as an online class (via Zoom) for anyone who would like to attend. The class will be from 6:15 – 8:30 p.m. While the class is required for membership, it’s also a great way to learn more about The River and meet others who are new as well!
Attention all artists!!!
Do you paint, draw, sculpt or enjoy other forms or artistic expression? We would love to display your spiritually gifted, Holy Spirit inspired art and invite you to...CREATE for Easter. Design artwork around our theme, "How to Live in Victory!" based on John 11:25. Contact Pastor Justin (Justin@HitTheRiver.com) regarding the type of art you are brining and deliver it on Sunday, March 28th.
FREE Digital Bible Study Resources
One of our goals here is to provide everyone who attends The River with discipleship resources, which is why we’re giving all of our attendees access to RightNow Media for FREE! If you have not already signed up, you can easily get access by texting “RightNow HitTheRiver” to 41411.
Cultivating Prayer- Church
But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” (Matt. 19:14) Take time this week to pray for the children of The River Church.
I will intentionally navigate the flow of my life.
1. I will spend wisely the time and opportunities God gives me.
In their lifetime the average American will spend…
21 years sleeping
14 years working
6 years eating
5 years waiting
3 years in meetings
2 years returning calls
1 year searching for things
8 months sorting junk mail--maybe more with junk email
6 months at red lights
Nordstrom:
“At Nordstrom we won’t be decking our halls until Friday, November 23rd. Why? Well, we just like the idea of celebrating one holiday at a time. From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1 ESV
Acts 1:7 ESV
Ephesians 5:15-16 ESV
1. I will spend wisely the time and opportunities God gives me.
2. I will trust that God is big enough to do what I cannot get done.
Exodus 14:14 ESV
Psalm 37:7 ESV
1. I will spend wisely the time and opportunities God gives me.
2. I will trust that God is big enough to do what I cannot get done.
3. I will practice the value of a personal pause.
Genesis 2:2 ESV
Mark 6:30-32 ESV
Mark 14:13 ESV
Matthew 11:28-30 NIV
Matthew 11:28-30 MSG