River Youth Pool Party
TODAY, 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) starting Sunday, September 9. 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
What does is mean to be Christian?
Curiously, the term is never used in the Bible. Instead, Christian was a label used by outsiders to define Jesus’ followers. Jesus referenced ‘disciple’ as the key word he used to describe his supporters along with the fact that they would be known for their love – a novel concept for their time – and ours today. What if believers today embodied these traits? Would the non-believing world put aside its definition of "Christian" and instead know us by our love? Join one of our Sunday morning groups at 9:45am or 11:15am starting September 9 for an 8-week study.
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.
Baptism Sunday
We are celebrating baptisms on Sunday, September 16. If you would like to be baptized, you can sign up at https://hittheriver.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/147619
Guatemala - Information Meeting
Wanted: people who are willing to love others as Jesus loves them in Guatemala. If this is you, join us for an informational meeting on Sunday, September 16 right after the 11:15am service and you’ll receive information about the next mission trip. Email Margaret Bush marg.bush@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Guy’s Camp Out
Guys and sons (school-aged boys and older are suggested) are invited to an overnight tent camping trip on a primitive camping area in Hamilton on Friday, September 21. The purpose is to disconnect briefly from everyday life, connect with other men who love Jesus and experience His presence through His wonderful creation. Activities include a night hike, campfire worship, s'mores, brief devotional, grunting, as well as other activities too macho for the church bulletin. For more information or to sign up go to https://hittheriver.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/155215 or contact Carvey Wright at carveyw@hotmail.com.
Child Dedication
On Sunday, September 23, we will be having a baby/child dedication during both of our services (9:45am or 11:15am). If you have never publicly declared your commitment to raising your child to become a Christ follower then we want to encourage you to sign up for our next child dedication service. You can sign up at https://hittheriver.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/147624
Kids Night Out
The kids are back in school and life was busy with kids all summer long. You need a date night with your spouse! We can help with a Kids Night Out on Friday, September 28. The cost is $10 for your first child and $5 for each additional sibling. We’ll provide child care, pizza, crafts, games, movie and tons of fun.
We welcome all kids to join us who are preschool (potty trained and 3-year-olds) through 5th grade. Sign up at https://hittheriver.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/140557.
Director of Worship
The River Church is currently accepting applications for a Director of Worship. The position is 25 hours/week. The job description can be found on our website through a link at HitTheRiver.com. Resumes can be sent to info@HitTheRiver.com.
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.
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.
