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Annual Business Meeting
We will be meeting today at 3:30pm for our annual business meeting. This meeting is open to our regular attenders and members. However, only members of The River are eligible to vote. All current members need to complete an annual membership renewal form for 2020, which can be found in this program or on the credenza. Childcare is available.

Worship Night
Join us for a time of vertical focus on Jesus to honor His worth. Our songs will mix with the angels that are always worshiping at the throne of God, on Wednesday, January 29th at 6:30pm. Childcare will be available for ages 1 year to 5 years old.

24 Hour Prayer
Join us for a time of prayer January 29-30. Prayer occurs where you are at, not at The River Church building. Signups for a 30 minute time slot are available next to the fireplace.

Grief Support Class
Chaplain and pastor, Jim Mousie, will be leading a 10-week grief support class on Sunday mornings here at the River beginning February 2nd. The class will be offered during the 9:45 hour in the youth room downstairs. You can register via your connection card by writing "grief class” or online at HitTheRiver.com.

Cultivating Prayer - Family
Family devotions will not guarantee that your family never faces any difficulty or hardship, but it will certainly bring the presence of God into your home and build faith and confidence in God. So make devotions a priority in your family.

Baptisms
Here is your opportunity to share with everyone, that you belong to Jesus. If you would like to be baptized during the February 16th service, please sign up at HitTheRiver.com, on the Church Center app or at a kiosk next to the fireplace.

Regroup
RiverBank Kids has opened a NEW classroom during second service. This class is for children kindergarten to 5th grade who attend first service children's church and would like a change of scenery for second service. Kids can enjoy growing friendships, playing games, and watching RightNow Media for kids. Parents this is a great option for helping kids have fun while you attend service, Bible study, small group or serve.

Kids Night Out: Friday, February 14, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Parents go out on a Valentine’s date and leave your kiddos with us. We will enjoy pizza for dinner, Valentine’s crafts, and play games. The cost is $10 for your first child $5 for each additional sibling. We will provide child care, pizza (GF option available), crafts, games, & tons of fun. All proceeds go to Wyandot resource pantry. We welcome all kids to join us who are preschool (potty trained and 3 years old) to 5th grade. Please sign up at HitTheRiver.com by Monday, February 10. For more information or to volunteer at the event please contact Tami Richardson at Tami@HitTheRiver.com.

CIY Believe - February 21 & 22
We are inviting all students who are in 6th-8th grade to Christ in Youth’s Believe tour at Northern Kentucky University’s BB&T Arena on February 21-22.

Believe is a high energy weekend that is structured specifically for Jr High Students and is packed with powerful worship and teaching from God’s Word. As they go through the weekend, students will discover ways in which God is calling them to be Kingdom workers in their schools, communities, and the world. The theme: CONTACT will help young people all over the U.S. better understand the amazing gift of prayer and how it can make an impact on their lives. Sign your student up today for this amazing opportunity at HitTheRiver.com. Contact Pastor Zach with any questions or for information on scholarships at Zach@HitTheRiver.com.

Veteran’s Ministry
All our active and former military members are invited to a meet and greet dinner at The River Church for the newly formed VA ministry on Friday, February 21st from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. If you are interested in joining or have questions, please contact Michelle Puthoff at Michelle.Puthoff@yahoo.com.

River Youth- Hope House Meal Help
On the first Friday of each month, our student ministry heads to Hope House Mission in Middletown to serve a meal for our homeless neighbors. Our next date to serve is Friday, February 7th. If you would like to provide food or pitch in and help, please contact Pastor Zach at Zach@HitTheRiver.com. This opportunity is open to the congregation.

Serve City
The River Church serves the fourth Saturday of each month at the food pantry, Serve City. The next scheduled date we serve is Saturday, February 22nd from 9:45am-12:00pm. If you are interested in serving, arrive at 9:45am at Serve City and you will be shown how you can help. They are located at 622 East Avenue, Hamilton. For more information, contact Ginger Spence at spenceg3@netzero.net.

Courage, American Heritage Dictionary
“The state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger, fear, or vicissitudes with self-possession, confidence, and resolution; bravery.”

Q. What are some examples where you’ve seen courage exhibited?

C.S. Lewis
“Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.”

Fyodor Dostoevski
Be not forgetful of prayer. Every time you pray, if your prayers sincere there will be new feeling and new meaning in it, which will give you fresh courage, and you will understand that prayer is an education.”

I can live a life of courage for Christ.

1. Courage comes from being with Jesus.

2. Courage comes from conviction about Jesus.

3. Courage comes from praying for boldness (and boldly praying!).

Phillips Brooks
“Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men and women. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks.”