The River Church, Liberty Township, OH

I Believe: Core truths that impact life--The Holy Spirit
Join us for service at 9:30 or 11:00 am in person or online as Lead Pastor Brad Mitchell continues in the series "I Believe: core truths that impact life"
Locations & Times
The River Church
5546 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, Liberty Township, OH 45044, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
Welcome! We are so glad that you are here. You can follow along with the talk here and add your own notes. Right below here you can see what is going on at The River.
Let us know if there is anything we can do to better serve you. Oh, if you haven't done so already, remember to head to your favorite social media platform to let everyone know you are here by checking in or following and liking ours!
Let us know if there is anything we can do to better serve you. Oh, if you haven't done so already, remember to head to your favorite social media platform to let everyone know you are here by checking in or following and liking ours!
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Looking to Connect?
We want to help connect you with others at The River! Whether it's doing things with people who have similar interests and hobbies, joining a Bible study or Community Group, or serving, contact our Director of Connections and Small Groups at leslie@hittheriver.com for more information.
Are you wanting to grow in your Spiritual journey?
Would you like to get to know others better? The River Church is committed to helping others grow in their faith and developing deeper connections with others. Our small groups are a great way to do this. We have groups for all ages and stages of life. They meet at different days and times to help provide an opportunity that can fit your schedule.
We are looking to grow our groups. If you are interested in joining a new group please contact Leslie Stone, our Director of Small Groups & Connections at leslie@hittheriver.com.
Per The River’s constitution, the Deacons are presenting Eric Kroger to the congregation as a potential Deacon. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact the Deacons at: DeaconTeam@HitTheRiver.com.
Upcoming Events at The River
February 9 - Sign ups begin for Ladies Spring Retreat
All Ladies that attend the River are invited to join us again this year for our Spring Retreat on April 25 - 26th. Registrations begin in person on Sunday, February 9. In the meantime decide who you would like to room with and get ready for registrations. You will sign up together as a room this year. You can sign up for a room with 2,3 or 4 people. Watch for the Retreat flyer to be available in the bulletin and on the table in lobby beginning next week.
February 21 - River Youth at Perfect North
Come join your friends for snow tubing on Friday, February 21 at Perfect North slopes. We will meet at the church at 6:30 pm and we will return to the church at 10:30 pm (Parents are required to pick up their child from the church at this time to take them home). All youth who participate need to have a signed liability waiver. We’re looking forward to a fun night!
Students must register by February 14 to ensure we have ample volunteers/drivers.
The cost of tubing is $30, tubing tickets are for 2 hours worth of tubing. Students are encouraged to dress for the cold in multiple layers, hats, gloves, scarves, etc. Sign up at HitTheRiver.com.
February 23 - Worship Night
Join us for a night of worship at 7:00 pm on Sunday, February 23. Let's join together in praise and lift up the mighty name of Jesus. Come expectant. Childcare will be provided.
February 27 - River 201
Have you ever wanted to learn more about what your spiritual gifts are and how you can use them? Come join us on February 27 and find out how God has shaped you in order to serve Him. In River 201, you will find out how God has made you and the gifts God has given you. For questions, email Ryan@HitTheRiver.com. Sign up at HitTheRiver.com.
March 8 - Build Your Marriage Conference in Cincinnati
Pastor Brad and Heidi will be teaching four sessions at a Build Your Marriage conference in Cincinnati on Saturday, March 8th, from 10 - 5 (lunch included). For more information go to citychurchotr.com/events
March 15 - Serve Saturday
We are volunteering at A Child's Hope International and we want you to join us! There our volunteers will pack, seal, and box high protein food to be shipped all around the world. We will be packing from 9:30-11:30 am on March 15. This is a fun, energetic volunteer experience for families to do together. We do recommend volunteers be at least 6 years old.
Registration will fill up fast, so use the link below to sign up! You can sign up multiple members of your family at once, simply add the number of additional people you will be bringing before hitting the blue 'sign up' button on the website.
https://x.gldn.io/e/1p5U4EuxlQb
Once you sign up please email Leah@HitTheRiver.com and let her know how many you have signed up, so we can have a count of River Church volunteers.
Affinity Group Events
February 12 - J.O.Y. Group
J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth) Group meets at The River from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. This is open to all River attenders, their friends and family.
February 15 - Clay & Trap Shooting
We will be meeting from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the Middletown Sportsman's Club.
Free access to Financial Peace and Ramsey+
Ramsey Solutions has recently revamped their system so even if you have already signed up, in order to continue using this awesome resource you just need to click the link below to renew your Financial Peace access and get Ramsey+ for free. https://www.financialpeace.com/app/organization/redeem/CRUSADE-4A470F077DFC44
Free access to RightNow Media!
We’ve purchased unlimited access to thousands of Christian videos and Children’s media and we are giving free access to everyone in our church!
Just text HITTHERIVER to 49775
Looking to Connect?
We want to help connect you with others at The River! Whether it's doing things with people who have similar interests and hobbies, joining a Bible study or Community Group, or serving, contact our Director of Connections and Small Groups at leslie@hittheriver.com for more information.
Are you wanting to grow in your Spiritual journey?
Would you like to get to know others better? The River Church is committed to helping others grow in their faith and developing deeper connections with others. Our small groups are a great way to do this. We have groups for all ages and stages of life. They meet at different days and times to help provide an opportunity that can fit your schedule.
We are looking to grow our groups. If you are interested in joining a new group please contact Leslie Stone, our Director of Small Groups & Connections at leslie@hittheriver.com.
Per The River’s constitution, the Deacons are presenting Eric Kroger to the congregation as a potential Deacon. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact the Deacons at: DeaconTeam@HitTheRiver.com.
Upcoming Events at The River
February 9 - Sign ups begin for Ladies Spring Retreat
All Ladies that attend the River are invited to join us again this year for our Spring Retreat on April 25 - 26th. Registrations begin in person on Sunday, February 9. In the meantime decide who you would like to room with and get ready for registrations. You will sign up together as a room this year. You can sign up for a room with 2,3 or 4 people. Watch for the Retreat flyer to be available in the bulletin and on the table in lobby beginning next week.
February 21 - River Youth at Perfect North
Come join your friends for snow tubing on Friday, February 21 at Perfect North slopes. We will meet at the church at 6:30 pm and we will return to the church at 10:30 pm (Parents are required to pick up their child from the church at this time to take them home). All youth who participate need to have a signed liability waiver. We’re looking forward to a fun night!
Students must register by February 14 to ensure we have ample volunteers/drivers.
The cost of tubing is $30, tubing tickets are for 2 hours worth of tubing. Students are encouraged to dress for the cold in multiple layers, hats, gloves, scarves, etc. Sign up at HitTheRiver.com.
February 23 - Worship Night
Join us for a night of worship at 7:00 pm on Sunday, February 23. Let's join together in praise and lift up the mighty name of Jesus. Come expectant. Childcare will be provided.
February 27 - River 201
Have you ever wanted to learn more about what your spiritual gifts are and how you can use them? Come join us on February 27 and find out how God has shaped you in order to serve Him. In River 201, you will find out how God has made you and the gifts God has given you. For questions, email Ryan@HitTheRiver.com. Sign up at HitTheRiver.com.
March 8 - Build Your Marriage Conference in Cincinnati
Pastor Brad and Heidi will be teaching four sessions at a Build Your Marriage conference in Cincinnati on Saturday, March 8th, from 10 - 5 (lunch included). For more information go to citychurchotr.com/events
March 15 - Serve Saturday
We are volunteering at A Child's Hope International and we want you to join us! There our volunteers will pack, seal, and box high protein food to be shipped all around the world. We will be packing from 9:30-11:30 am on March 15. This is a fun, energetic volunteer experience for families to do together. We do recommend volunteers be at least 6 years old.
Registration will fill up fast, so use the link below to sign up! You can sign up multiple members of your family at once, simply add the number of additional people you will be bringing before hitting the blue 'sign up' button on the website.
https://x.gldn.io/e/1p5U4EuxlQb
Once you sign up please email Leah@HitTheRiver.com and let her know how many you have signed up, so we can have a count of River Church volunteers.
Affinity Group Events
February 12 - J.O.Y. Group
J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth) Group meets at The River from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. This is open to all River attenders, their friends and family.
February 15 - Clay & Trap Shooting
We will be meeting from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the Middletown Sportsman's Club.
Free access to Financial Peace and Ramsey+
Ramsey Solutions has recently revamped their system so even if you have already signed up, in order to continue using this awesome resource you just need to click the link below to renew your Financial Peace access and get Ramsey+ for free. https://www.financialpeace.com/app/organization/redeem/CRUSADE-4A470F077DFC44
Free access to RightNow Media!
We’ve purchased unlimited access to thousands of Christian videos and Children’s media and we are giving free access to everyone in our church!
Just text HITTHERIVER to 49775
Pneuma = breath, wind, or spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit executes the plan of God for our conviction and salvation. All Christians are partakers of the Holy Spirit at salvation and are empowered by Him for service and purity.
The Holy Spirit glorifies Jesus.
1. The Holy Spirit is God.
1.The Holy Spirit is God.
2.The Holy Spirit is a person.
2.The Holy Spirit is a person.
1.The Holy Spirit is God.
2.The Holy Spirit is a person.
3.The Holy Spirit has a personality.
2.The Holy Spirit is a person.
3.The Holy Spirit has a personality.
•Isaiah 63:10 …they rebelled and grieved his Holy Spirit
•Ephesians 4:30 And do not grieve the Spirit of God
•1 Thess. 5:19 Do not quench the Spirit.
•Ephesians 4:30 And do not grieve the Spirit of God
•1 Thess. 5:19 Do not quench the Spirit.
1.The Holy Spirit is God.
2.The Holy Spirit is a person.
3.The Holy Spirit has a personality.
4.The Holy Spirit raised Jesus.
2.The Holy Spirit is a person.
3.The Holy Spirit has a personality.
4.The Holy Spirit raised Jesus.
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https://hittheriver.churchcenteronline.com/giving