The River Church
Jesus’ Story of Lost and Found
On September 9, we learn that whether we are faraway or even close, we are all lost until we enter into a relationship with the Father.
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  • The River Church
    5546 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, Liberty Township, OH 45044, USA
    Sunday 9:45 AM, Sunday 11:15 AM
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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.

Serve City
The River Church is scheduled to help at Serve City the fourth Saturday of every month. The next scheduled serving date is Saturday, September 22, from 9:45am-12:00pm. If you are interested in serving, all you need to do is arrive at 9:45am at Serve City and you will be shown how you can help. Serve City is a food pantry that reaches out to needy families in our area. They are located at 622 East Avenue, Hamilton. For more information contact Ginger Spence at (513) 720-7347 or email Spenceg3@netzero.net.

Get Connected in a Community Group!
Because life is better connected. To join a community group, attend GroupLink on Saturday, October 6 at 4:00pm. The event is hosted here at The River Church’s building and lasts 90 minutes. For more information or to register, visit https://HitTheRiver.com/GroupLink.

Can You Help?
We are looking for someone who would be willing to help us with our audio & video podcasts. The time commitment for this volunteer role would be a minimum of 4 hours on a Sunday. You would need to have audio and video editing software available on your own computer. If you would like to help please contact Todd Porter at todd@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.

Prayernet
You have a direct impact on the lives of others through prayer. By joining the prayernet 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.

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.
1. Story Background
1. 100 sheep, 1 is lost
2. 10 coins, 1 is lost
3. 2 sons, ___ is lost
4. audience: religious people/establishment
2. Why didn’t the father go after the younger son?
1. Amazing grace experience of the younger son
2. A slave of the father is better off
3. Why did the father go after the older son?
1. Reaction of the older son
2. How would you have felt?
3. Older son’s status as servant and master
4. Takeaway: If we are faraway or even close, we are all lost until we enter into a relationship with the Father.

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-groups

Community 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/RivGroups

Give 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