Back To School Night
Tonight, August 27, The River Youth will be having our annual Back to School Night from 5:30pm-8:00pm. We are adding more time because we will be doing something new this year that we believe will set students up for an amazing year in their relationship with Christ. Students always look forward to this night and we believe this year will be just as impactful. Please make sure your student joins us that night. More info at https://hittheriver.com/events/back-school-night-082717
RiverBank Kids Volunteer Training Event
Save the date! RiverBank Kids will be hosting a training event for all teachers, helpers, and volunteers on Wednesday, August 30 from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Come enjoy dessert, fellowship, and training to help us best serve our River Kids. Please RSVP by emailing Tami Richardson at tami@HitTheRiver.com. Please indicate if childcare is needed, as it will be provided.
Men’s Canoe Trip
On Saturday September 2, from 9:30am-2:00pm, come out and enjoy a fun day at Morgan’s Fort Ancient Canoe Livery. Cost is $15 per person ($30 per canoe) or $25 for a single person kayak. Canoes, life jackets, paddles, and shuttle are provided. For more information and to register, go to https://hittheriver.com/events/mens-canoe-trip-090217.
Family Outdoor Movie Night
Enjoy a fun night with the family watching Sing out back on the big screen on Friday, September 8 at 8:30pm. Bring your chairs and blankets, because we will be watching the movie out behind The River’s building. Popcorn, snacks and drinks will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. The movie night is happening rain or shine. We will move indoors if it is wet outside. More info at https://hittheriver.com/events/family-movie-night-090817
Combined Outdoor Service
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and join us in the grassy field behind the church building on Sunday, September 10 for a church-wide family outdoor service at 10:30am. In honor of the NFL opening day, feel free to wear your favorite football jersey.
This is the only service that morning. Nursery and Toddler rooms will be open for children under three years of age. Children three and older are asked to join their parents outside.
Set Up - We are looking for some volunteers to help set up tables, chairs and canopies before the service. If you can help set up or have a canopy we can borrow, fill out a connection card, write “Outdoor Set-Up” or “Canopy” on the card and drop it in the offering bucket.
Potluck to Follow Outdoor Service
Stay and share in a potluck after our Outdoor Service on September 10. Last names beginning A-L, bring a side dish or salad ; M-Z bring a main dish. We will also be grilling hot dogs.
Baptisms
If you would like to be baptized at our outdoor service on September 10, please let us know on the connection card or sign up online at https://hittheriver.com/events/outdoor-service-091017. Write your contact information and “Baptism” on the card and drop it in the offering bucket at the end of today’s service.
Women’s Bible Study Open House
You are invited, Sunday evening September 10, 6:30pm-8:00pm to The River Church where we will be talking about the upcoming study “The Power of a Praying Woman” and taking time to fellowship. This Fall we will be trying something new for women whose schedule doesn’t allow time to meet with us on Tuesdays, but would still want to be part of the group. We are going to set up a closed group on Facebook. Any questions or to RSVP, contact Edna at Edna.Woodrick@gmail.com .
Fall Woman's Study
“In our pray-and-run existence, we shut off the very avenue by which God brings blessings into our lives.” Stormie Omartian
* Do you ever wonder how to PRAY EFFECTIVELY for yourself?
Do you know how POWERFULLY prayer can change you, your relationships, and your life?
* Do you ever feel too overwhelmed to know EXACTLY WHAT to pray for?
* Do you sometimes wonder if God is even LISTENING?
Our next study will be The Power of a Praying Woman by Stormie Omartian. Classes start on Tuesday, September 12, 9:30am-11:30am and evenings 6:30pm-8:30pm. For more information and to register, go to https://hittheriver.com/events/womens-study-power-praying-woman.
Women’s Mentoring Program
On Wednesday, September 27 from 6:30pm-8:30pm here at the church, our Women’s Ministry Mentoring program will be launched. This program is designed to help women grow in their walk with Christ by having a woman in their life who will be there to listen, pray for them, laugh with them, share life experiences, as well as give some advice. If you are interested in joining, please send an email to info@HitTheRiver.com and let us know you are interested in joining.
Worship Team-Volunteers Needed
The River Church Band and Tech Team is in need of Sound Techs. If you have been thinking about joining the team, now is the time! If interested please see Kim Porter or send her an email at Kim@HitTheRiver.com.
You Are Enough!
Do you ever feel like you are just not “enough”?
On October 6-7, we want to invite you to come to our fall retreat held at Higher Ground Conference and Retreat Center in West Harrison, Indiana. It’s going to be a time of relaxation, refreshment, and laughter, a time to meet new friends, connect with old ones and hear Barb Roose encourage, inspire and equip us as God’s beautiful daughters.
The cost is $89 and it includes 3 meals and one overnight stay. A $20 deposit is required to hold your spot. Sign up and pay online at https://hittheriver.com/events/enough-womens-retreat
Giving Thanks - Niederman Barn
We have a wonderful church community, so we want to set aside a special time to be able to fellowship and have fun with you. SAVE THE DATE for Wednesday, October 25 when you are invited to join us at the the Neiderman Barn. More information online at https://hittheriver.com/events/river-church-niederman-farm-102517.
Can We Pray for You?
We have an email network of people who are committed to pray for you wether it’s big or small. Email your prayer request to prayer@HitTheRiver.com.
The Impact of Prayer
You have a direct impact on the lives of others through prayer. By joining the prayer chain you will be able to help others who are in need that may or may not have someone in their life to pray for them.
When you join the prayernet, you will receive emails with requests for prayer. At this time we average two requests per week. All you need to do is pray for that person in your own personal way. “And since we know He hears us when we make our requests, we also know that He will give us what we ask for. 1 John 5:15.” If you would like to join, please email prayer@HitTheRiver.com and let us know you are interested in joining.
