The River Church
On April 11th, Pastor Brad will be continuing our series on Making Room for Neighbors and look at how we can make room for our neighbors by "setting the table" for our guests. Join us at 9:45 or 11:15 as we explore how we can refocus our attention on the relationships and opportunities we have in our neighborhoods.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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. Beginning April 11th we will no longer require registration for adults, only for RiverBank Kids at 9:45 a.m.
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, on YouTube at YouTube.com/hittheriver, and on our website at HitTheRiver.com.
Mask Update
Beginning on April 11th at the 11:15 service masks will be recommended throughout the building, but not required.
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 10 a.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 children each week at hittheriver.com
· Check-in your family together for service.
· At check-in, kids are given pre-printed name tags and parent tags.
· Kids will enjoy a socially distanced lesson, craft, and game.
Movie Night- River Youth
The River Youth is inviting all students in 6th-12th grade for a private screening of Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse on Saturday, April 17th, 2:45pm-5:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 and spots are limited so make sure you sign up early! The movie is rated PG for frenetic sequences of animated action violence, thematic elements, and mild language. Contact Zach@HitTheRiver.com if you have any questions.
Blood Drive- May 6
We will be hosting a blood drive right here in our parking lot on May 6. Community Blood Center will be bringing their donor coach bus from 3:00-7:00p.m. Please sign up for an appointment time at
https://www.donortime.com/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/69840
Outdoor Services
We are excited to announce that we are planning for two outdoor services- on May 9th (Mother’s Day) and May 16th. This is a great opportunity for us to gather all together for one worship service at 10:00a.m. We will be doing baptisms and child dedications. If you are interested in either of those, please check our website, hittheriver.com soon to register. Bring your own seating and join us for these celebrations!
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
Join us in this prayer. “Lord, I lift up the youth in our congregation to You. Let their conduct always be pure and right with reputations that show that they remember You, Creator God. Teach them to declare Your marvelous deeds. May they flee evil desires and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace.” (Prov. 20:11; Ps. 71:17; 2 Tim. 2:22)
Jesus is revealed when I serve.
John 13:1-5 ESV
John 13:15 ESV
1 Peter 4:10-11 ESV
Galatians 5:13-14 ESV
Matthew 22:37-38 ESV
Romans 12:11 ESV
2 Corinthians 9:13 NLT