River News

<b>New Kind Of Groups!</b><br>Connect with others who share similar interests in a fun and inviting way! Make new friends at The River 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.<br><br>We have some groups that are ready to start. The groups we have starting up are <b>card/board games, running, biking, photography, crafting, and scrapbooking</b>. Sign up on your connection card go online to https://hittheriver.com/connect-with-us/adults/affinity-groups or email Todd at todd@HitTheRiver.com to sign-up.<br><br><b>River Youth Lock-In</b><br>On Friday, March 16 The River Youth will be having their annual Lock-In. This event is for all students in 6th-12th grade and their friends. We will start the night at The River Church from 8:00pm until Midnight before heading to The Web for all you can play laser tag, go karts, putt putt, bowling and more! The cost is $30 which covers admission to the Web. We want as many students to join us as possible. Make sure you sign them up today at https://hittheriver.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/102058.<br><br><b>CIY Believe Conference</b><br>We are inviting every student in 6th-8th grade and their friends to join us once again in going to Christ in Youth’s Believe conference on April 7-8 at Anderson University in Anderson, IN. This high energy, worship filled conference is specifically designed for Jr High students. Your student will not just get some amazing worship and teaching, but will also have an amazing time as well. The cost is $100 which includes admission to CIY Believe, transportation, as well as an overnight stay in a hotel. Sign up today! https://hittheriver.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/95095<br><br><b>Congregation Meeting</b><br>On Sunday, March 18 at 4:00pm a meeting will be held to vote on an amendment to The River Church constitution.<br><br><b>New Women's Study: Stepping Up </b><br>Join us for a journey through the Psalms of ascent with Beth Moore. Psalms 120-134 model how we can voice our own petitions and praises to God. Themes of unity, joy, gratitude, redemption, repentance, the power of blessings, facing ridicule, and more are explored in detail. This new women's study meets Tuesday mornings or evenings (choose the time that is best for you), March 13 - May 1 (no group on March 27) and meets from 9:30am-11:30am or 6:30pm-8:30pm each Tuesday. Sign up online at https://hittheriver.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/111302 If you have any questions contact Edna Woodrick at (513) 377-8647.<br><br><b>Egg Drop Volunteers Needed</b><br>This year’s Helicopter Egg Drop is Saturday, March 24! There are many ways you can help.<br><br><i>Volunteer:</i> by signing up at a kiosk by the fireplace or online at https://hittheriver.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/110434. There are many areas where you can serve from baking cupcakes, to face painting, parking, and more!<br><br><i>Fill eggs with candy:</i> take home pre-bagged empty eggs (located near worship center) and fill with wrapped candy. Please return eggs by Sunday March 18.<br><br><b>Baptisms Easter Sunday</b><br>We are celebrating baptisms on Easter Sunday, April 1. If you would like to be baptized, let us know on the connection card. Write your contact information and “Baptism” on the card and drop it in the offering bucket at the end of today’s service or sign up at https://hittheriver.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/114349.<br><br><b>Can We Pray for You?</b><br>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. <br><br><b>Angels Among Us</b><br>There are times in life when we can be in a situation where a meal would be a blessing, such as after giving birth or when dealing with a medical situation. Through our Angels Among Us ministry, you can help people within our church by bringing them a meal. To join, send an email to info@HitTheRiver.com letting us know you’d like to be part of this ministry. When a need arises, you will receive an email asking if you can sign up to bring a meal. If you are in a situation where you could be blessed by a meal, please email us at info@HitTheRiver.com.