The River Church
On July 4th, Pastor Brad will be continuing our summer series called, "People Just Like You!" Join us outdoors at 10 a.m. as we learn about different people in the Bible and how their lives are not only similar to ours, but a great way to learn more about God and his relationship with us.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Worship Services
We are no longer requiring registrations for adults or children. 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.
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, and we’d love to be able to offer children’s church during our 11:15a.m. service soon.
Outdoor Services
Join us on August 8th for our outdoor service at 10:00 a.m. Bring a chair to sit on as we gather outside to worship all together. We will also be doing baptisms on this day as well. If interested, please email info@hittheriver.com.
Media and Sound
We are in need of more volunteers to run our media and sound for Sunday services. Please consider joining the team. Contact Justin justin@hittheriver.com with interest and or inquiries.
RiverBank Kids: VBS
Prepare for take-off! Vacation Bible School is almost here! Join RiverBank Kids July 12-15 for four nights of wondering about how God made us, what makes us unique, how we can serve others, and how we can spend time with God! VBS will be from 6:00-8:30 p.m. each evening. Registration begins June 1st, and you can sign your children up by visiting hittheriver.com/events. We need many hands to make this great week happen, so if you are interested in serving during this year's STEM-themed VBS, “I Wonder”, contact Taylor at taylor@hittheriver.com.
River Youth Outing
The River Youth is heading to Kings Island on Wednesday, July 15 for a fun-filled day of riding rides and slides. Sign up your student today for the trip to Kings Island with the River Youth at hittheriver.com/events.
Office help
We are looking for one or two people to help us fold & stuff bulletins (yes, they are returning) on Thursdays. If you’d like to serve in this capacity, please write Mystique at: Mystique@HitTheRiver.com
We are hiring!
The River Church is looking to hire someone from within our congregation for a 10 hours/week role as our Director of Small Groups. If you are interested in more information about this opportunity, please email us at info@hittheriver.com.
We are hiring someone to be on our facilities team (cleaning, set-up, etc.). This is a part-time role. Please contact info@hittheriver.com for more information.
Bible Study Fellowship
If any women are interested in participating in Bible Study Fellowship here at the River this fall on Thursday mornings, register by clicking this link, entering 45044, “women” and search: https://www.bsfinternational.org/find-a-group/
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
This month as we pray for the Music Ministry, pray that worshipers will participate fully in the worship service and experience the wonder of God’s presence.
God is with me in the battles I face.
1. Giants are threats that seem impossible and create fear.
1 Samuel 17:4-11, 16 ESV
1 Samuel 17:20-25 ESV
1. Giants are threats that seem impossible and create fear.
2. Fear resides when I focus on the giants in my life.
1. Giants are threats that seem impossible and create fear.
2. Fear resides when I focus on the giants in my life.
3. Faith resides when I focus on God.
1 Samuel 17:26-37 ESV
1 Samuel 17:36-37 ESV
C.H. Spurgeon
“It has been well said that we write our benefits in dust and our injuries in marble, and it is equally true that we generally inscribe our afflictions upon brass, while the records of the deliverances are written in water. It ought not so to be. If our memories were more tenacious of the merciful visitations of our God, our faith would often be strengthened in times of trial.”
1. Giants are threats that seem impossible and create fear.
2. Fear resides when I focus on the giants in my life.
3. Faith resides when I focus on God.
4. Battles are won when I face them head on.
1 Samuel 17:38-50 ESV
1 Samuel 17:48-50 ESV
Acts 13:36 ESV