The River Church
Going Up!
On March 8th we continue our new series called "Be on the Lookout." We are looking at what the Bible says about the End Times and the return of Jesus. Join us us this Sunday we explore the rapture and it's implications for Christians and non-Christians alike.
Locations & Times
The River Church
5546 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, Liberty Township, OH 45044, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 9:45 AM
Sunday 11:15 AM
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Let us know if there is anything we can do to better serve you. Oh, if you haven't done so already, remember to head to your favorite social media platform to let everyone know you are here by checking in or following and liking ours!
Let us know if there is anything we can do to better serve you. Oh, if you haven't done so already, remember to head to your favorite social media platform to let everyone know you are here by checking in or following and liking ours!
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http://www.facebook.com/HitTheRiverVolunteers for Egg Drop- Still Needed!
It’s that time of year again! Before you know it, our annual egg drop will be here. It’s on Saturday, April 4, and we need over 100 volunteers to pull it off. Please sign up to volunteer online at hittheriver.com, at a kiosk, or on you connection card!
Registration for Egg Drop
The Helicopter Egg Drop is coming up on Saturday, April 4th at 9:00am. Enjoy games, face painting, bunny photos, candy and more! Claim your free tickets by visiting our website hittheriver.com and finding the event under the events tab. This event is limited to the first 500 children to be registered. Register today!
Third Worship Service
Join us for our third worship service at 8:30 am. This is a family service. We hope to see you there!
SHAPE Class
God has uniquely gifted you to make a difference! Pastor Jeff Raker is offering the SHAPE class (Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, Experiences) on Saturday morning, March 14, from 9 - 11:30 so you can learn what your spiritual gifts are. Sign up online at hittheriver.com, or just write SHAPE on your connection card!
Good Friday Prayer Walk
Join us Friday, April 10 anytime between 5:30-7:30 pm for a self-led journey to the cross experience. This will be a quiet and reflective event to prepare your heart for Easter and a time of remembrance of Jesus' sacrifice. Please allow 30-45 minutes for you to experience a number of stations set up throughout the church. We will offer childcare for toddlers to school-age children, but want to encourage school-aged kids to participate.
Cultivating Prayer - Family
We should start off prayer walking with prayer over ourselves; asking God to open both our physical and spiritual eyes to see people around us as He sees them. We can invite the Holy Spirit to be our Guide and ask for His protection and guidance as we walk.
River Youth Lock-In
The River Youth will be having their annual Lock-In on Friday, March 27th until Saturday March 28th. We will start the evening with bowling before heading to the River Church for games, food, and a late-night movie. The cost is $20 which covers bowling and food for the event. Sign up today at HitTheRiver.com. Contact Zach@HitTheRiver.com if you have any questions.
River Youth Passover Experience
On Sunday, April 5th, The River Youth will be hosting a traditional Seder meal service for families of students in 4th-12th grade. We are opening it up for parents, kids, students and siblings who are open to celebrating Easter by looking at the imagery of the Passover meal and examining Jesus’s death in terms of how it fulfilled Judaism. Sign up today at HitTheRiver.com. The cost is $2 per person.
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.
It’s that time of year again! Before you know it, our annual egg drop will be here. It’s on Saturday, April 4, and we need over 100 volunteers to pull it off. Please sign up to volunteer online at hittheriver.com, at a kiosk, or on you connection card!
Registration for Egg Drop
The Helicopter Egg Drop is coming up on Saturday, April 4th at 9:00am. Enjoy games, face painting, bunny photos, candy and more! Claim your free tickets by visiting our website hittheriver.com and finding the event under the events tab. This event is limited to the first 500 children to be registered. Register today!
Third Worship Service
Join us for our third worship service at 8:30 am. This is a family service. We hope to see you there!
SHAPE Class
God has uniquely gifted you to make a difference! Pastor Jeff Raker is offering the SHAPE class (Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, Experiences) on Saturday morning, March 14, from 9 - 11:30 so you can learn what your spiritual gifts are. Sign up online at hittheriver.com, or just write SHAPE on your connection card!
Good Friday Prayer Walk
Join us Friday, April 10 anytime between 5:30-7:30 pm for a self-led journey to the cross experience. This will be a quiet and reflective event to prepare your heart for Easter and a time of remembrance of Jesus' sacrifice. Please allow 30-45 minutes for you to experience a number of stations set up throughout the church. We will offer childcare for toddlers to school-age children, but want to encourage school-aged kids to participate.
Cultivating Prayer - Family
We should start off prayer walking with prayer over ourselves; asking God to open both our physical and spiritual eyes to see people around us as He sees them. We can invite the Holy Spirit to be our Guide and ask for His protection and guidance as we walk.
River Youth Lock-In
The River Youth will be having their annual Lock-In on Friday, March 27th until Saturday March 28th. We will start the evening with bowling before heading to the River Church for games, food, and a late-night movie. The cost is $20 which covers bowling and food for the event. Sign up today at HitTheRiver.com. Contact Zach@HitTheRiver.com if you have any questions.
River Youth Passover Experience
On Sunday, April 5th, The River Youth will be hosting a traditional Seder meal service for families of students in 4th-12th grade. We are opening it up for parents, kids, students and siblings who are open to celebrating Easter by looking at the imagery of the Passover meal and examining Jesus’s death in terms of how it fulfilled Judaism. Sign up today at HitTheRiver.com. The cost is $2 per person.
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.
Get ready…Jesus is going to take all true Christians to be with Him.
“Rapture” means caught up.
The rapture of the church is different from the second coming.
Affinity Groups
Connect with others who share similar interests in a fun and inviting way! Make new River friends while creating natural environments to engage those not yet connected to The River. Affinity Groups can form the basis of long-lasting friendships and community that point you and others to Jesus. Here are the groups for you to choose from: Archery, Card/Board Games, Biking, Photography, Running, Scrapbooking & Crafting. Sign up and get more info at the link below.
https://hittheriver.com/connect-with-us/adults/affinity-groupsCommunity Groups
We believe life change happens best when people intentionally connect with each other. Our primary way to connect people is through community groups. If you would like to get more information about community groups check out this link, which takes you to our website where you can fill out a form to get connected into one.
http://riv.cc/RivGroupsGive Online
If you would like to join us in impacting the world around us locally and globally you can do so right on your mobile device by clicking the link "Give" below. You can also give by text just text the AMOUNT of your donation to 84321 to make your donation. Thank you for your generosity!
https://hittheriver.churchcenteronline.com/giving