The River Church
HEROES - Mary Magdalene
On August 19, The River (@HitTheRiver) teaches how we need to follow the One who set us free.
Locations & Times
Expand- The River Church5546 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, Liberty Township, OH 45044, USASunday 9:45 AM, Sunday 11:15 AM
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River News
ExpandWomen’s Bible Study
We will be studying 30 Life Principles by Charles Stanley. God has given you hundreds of principles in His Word to help you become everything that He designed you to be. He has provided these truths to guide you, comfort you, encourage you, and teach you how to be triumphant in Christ. These principles have never failed and will never disappoint, and God has promised that He will bless your obedience as you follow His commands.
Join us for this new women’s study starting Tuesday mornings or evenings (choose the time that is best for you), August 21-December 11 then again January 8-April 23 (no group on September 4 or March 19) and meets from 9:30am-11:30am or 6:30pm-8:30pm each Tuesday. Sign up and pay online at: https://hittheriver.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/145817
Play The Man Study
Somewhere along the way, our culture lost its definition of manhood, leaving generations of men and men-to-be confused about their roles, responsibilities, relationships, and the reason God made them men. Join this new Thursday evening men's study starting on August 23 at 6:00pm. Contact Joe Ethier (joe_ethier@yahoo.com) with any questions. Sign up at https://hittheriver.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/153780.
River Youth Back to School Night
On Sunday, August 26, 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.
Volunteers Needed for Lights
We need help on Sunday mornings running the stage lights during first & second service. If interested, send an email to info@HitTheRiver.com and someone will get in touch with you.
River Youth Prayer Partners
Our student ministry is looking for adults who would be willing to pray for an assigned student for 5 minutes per week in the upcoming school year. Our goal is to have EVERY STUDENT prayed for, EVERY WEEK they are in school, for EVERY YEAR they are in our student ministry. If you would be interested in doing this, please contact zach@HitTheRiver.com by Sunday, August 26.
River Youth Girl’s Group
Jillane Holland will be resuming a small group, at her home, for all girls in 9th-12th grade from 6:30pm-8:00pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. The group will be going through the devotional "Through the prophet Isaiah: discovering a deeper truth" from the bible app. Also, the group will be volunteering at Hope's Closet the first Wednesday of each month from 6:00pm-8:00pm. This is an amazing way for the young women of the River Church to grow closer together and learn more about the Bible. The group starts on August 22nd so let Jillane know if you are interested! If you have any questions contact jillanecox@gmail.com.
River Youth Pool Party
On Sunday, September 2, The River Youth will be having an End of Summer Pool Party at Terri Smith’s house in Monroe from 4:30pm-6:00pm. We will be providing food but if you would like to pitch in a drink or snack, it would be appreciated. Come out, bring a friend, and enjoy one last opportunity in the pool before summer unofficially ends. If you have any questions, contact zach@HitTheRiver.com.
Family Dinner and Movie Night: Ratatouille
Join us on at The River Church on September 7 at 6:30 pm for an Italian dinner followed by our last outdoor movie night of the summer. We will enjoy watching Ratatouille after filling our bellies with lasagna and salad. Bring cozy blankets and chairs for watching the movie! Dinner, movie, and fun provide. Movie will start at dusk outside and will be moved indoors if it rains. Please RSVP at https://hittheriver.com/events/family-movie-night-ratatouille by Tuesday, September 4.
Beyond the Broken Heart
How does the heart understand grief when it is broken by the death of a loved one? To survive and live forward, those who grieve must find answers. Beyond the Broken Heart is a ten-week support and ministry program for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
This small group will meet on Sunday mornings during first service (9:45am-11:00am). Contact Jim Mousie for additional information and/or questions about this group (jimmousie@hotmail.com). The group will be limited to 6-12 participants and participants should be at least 3 months removed from their grief experience. Sign up online at https://hittheriver.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/146035
NB-Tween Girls: New Time, New Place
The NB-Tween Girls group will be kicking off the fall by looking at what two sisters can teach us about combating comparison. The group will be using the "Rachel & Leah - Teen Girls' Bible Study" by Nicki Koziarz for this study. Have your 6th-8th grade girl join us during the 1st service (9:45am) starting Sunday, September 9 as a new offering for junior high girls. Margaret Layman & Amy Sanders look forward investing in the junior high girls here at The River! Contact Margaret at margaret.s.layman@gmail.com with any questions. You can sign up online at https://hittheriver.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/151387
New Moms Brunch
Join other new moms and their babies for brunch on Saturday, September 15 at 9:30am at The River Church. We will have fun getting to know one another better and share in all of the crazy, exhausting, disgusting, and most loved parts of being a mom to your sweet little one. For more information contact Tami Richardson at tami@HitTheRiver.com. Go to https://hittheriver.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/146708 to RSVP for brunch by September 9.
Interfaith Hospitality
The River church will be supporting the Interfaith Hospitality ministry in Monroe on August 17. Along with hosting dinner on Friday and a hot breakfast on Saturday, our opportunity to serve includes providing lunch supplies like fresh fruit, chips and packaged desserts for the preceding week. The families in the program pack a lunch to take with them to work, school, or the Day Center. Any donations would be greatly appreciated, and should be brought to the church by Sunday, August 12. A sign up sheet will be at the fireplace. We are also looking for more volunteers to help support the Friday evenings, and Saturday mornings that we are serving. Please contact Kaitlyn Hertzler at kaithertzler@gmail.com or 513-616-6317 with any questions, or if you are interested in volunteering.
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 https://hittheriver.com/connect-with-us/adults/affinity-groups.
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.
Angels Among Us
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.
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http://www.facebook.com/HitTheRiverAffinity 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
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