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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.

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.

Mommy & Me Tea
Moms, Grandmas, and Daughters: Join us for a special ladies tea party at The River Church on Saturday, March 7 @ 2:00pm. RSVP at hithteriver.com.

River Youth- 3SLI Conference- March 13th-15th
We are inviting all students in 9th-12th grade to a weekend retreat called 3SLI on the weekend of March 13th-15th. This student leadership institute is not just fun but a great opportunity for students worship and have fun but also to learn what it means to be a Christian leader in their community. Cost is $95 which covers the cost of the conference and a stay at a local hotel. Sign up by February 22nd and contact Zach@HitTheRiver.comif you have any questions.

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.

Cultivating Prayer - Family
Praying together helps your spouse to better know your struggles and needs. Praying together also helps you both know how to pray for each other throughout the week. And, prayer provides insight on how to help and love each other better, too. Today, pray a simple sentence prayer with each other.

River 101
Interested in learning more about The River Church? Pastor Brad will be teaching our River 101 class on Sunday, March 8, 12:45pm-3:00pm. This is a great way to learn what we believe, how we operate, and where we’re heading. If you are interested in membership, the class is a prerequisite. Sign up online at HitTheRiver.com or at a kiosk.

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 Saturday, March 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.

Israel Trip 2020
Visit Israel December 1-8, 2020 with Pastor Brad & Heidi! Walk where Jesus walked in Jerusalem. Be baptized in the Jordan River. Go out on the Sea of Galilee. If you’re married, renew your marriage vows in Cana. There’s a brochure on the credenza in the lobby with more information or talk to Pastor Brad and Heidi.

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.

1. Sometimes God interrupts us.

But that's what I want.
But that's where I want to go.
But that's where I want to be.

2. Interruptions are a reminder that we are not in control.

3. Ask God to open your heart like Lydia.

4. The spiritual world is real and can be controlling.

5. Praise is the pathway to God's power.

First is the conversion
Nationality
Social

Lydia was likely a wealthy woman.
The slave girl was from the opposite end of life.
The jailer was half-way between the two women.

Second is the earthquake--Earthquakes seem to indicate spiritual breakthroughs of God's judgment and triumph.