The River Church
On May 2nd, Pastor Brad will be continuing our new series called, "I Choose Joy!" Join us at 9:45 or 11:15 as we explore how we can live in the joy that God intends for every follower of Jesus.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Worship Service Registration
We are no longer requiring registration for adults, only for RiverBank Kids at 9:45 a.m.
We are offering 2 service times at 9:45 a.m., and 11:15 a.m. If you would rather watch online, both services will be streaming live at facebook.com/hittheriver, on YouTube at YouTube.com/hittheriver, and on our website at HitTheRiver.com.
Mask Update
At the 11:15 a.m. service only, the Elders have decided to make the service masks throughout the building, but not required.
RBK- Toddler and Preschool
RiverBank Kids has reopened the toddler and preschool Sunday School rooms during our 9:45 a.m. worship service. Toddlers are any child 18 months through 2 years of age, and our preschool room will serve our 3, 4, and 5-year-olds. Distance will be in place to the best of our ability, with masks being required for preschoolers and any child in K-5. If you have any questions, contact Taylor Starr at taylor@hittheriver.com.
RiverBank Kids- Virtual Sunday School
Did you know? RiverBank Kids offers a virtual Sunday School option for families unable or choose to attend on-campus services at The River. Virtual Sunday School (for kindergarten-5th graders) is hosted on Zoom at 10 a.m. every Sunday and is overseen by passionate RBK teachers who love connecting with remote families. The link and password needed to attend virtual Sunday School is sent in the weekly RBK newsletter on Sunday mornings. If you’d like to receive this newsletter, contact Taylor at taylor@hittheriver.com.
RiverBank Kids- 9:45 a.m. service
We have reopened children’s ministry during the 9:45 a.m. service (ONLY). Please consider volunteering to serve in our children’s ministry. Here is what to expect:
· Registration is required, and space is limited. Register your children each week at hittheriver.com
· Check-in your family together for service.
· At check-in, kids are given pre-printed name tags and parent tags.
· Kids will enjoy a socially distanced lesson, craft, and game.
Blood Drive- May 6
We will be hosting a blood drive right here in our parking lot on May 6. Community Blood Center will be bringing their donor coach bus from 3:00-7:00p.m. Please sign up for an appointment time at https://www.donortime.com/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/69840 .
Outdoor Services
We are excited to announce that we are planning for two outdoor services- on May 9th (Mother’s Day) and May 16th. This is a great opportunity for us to gather all together for one worship service at 10:00a.m. We will be doing baptisms and child dedications on May 9th. If you are interested in either of those, please check our website, hittheriver.com to register. Bring your own seating and join us for these celebrations!
River Youth Mission Trip Fundraiser- May 12th
On Wednesday, May 12th, get your friends, your family, or your small group and head to City Barbecue in West Chester and help raise funds for the River Youth’s mission trip to Minnesota this summer. You can dine in, order online, or carryout that day and help raise funds. If eating in, make sure to bring a flyer or use our social media image. If ordering online, make sure to use the coupon code FundA at check out. This is going to be a great way to help our students do amazing work this summer. If you have any questions, please contact Zach@HitTheRiver.com.
Dave Ramsey’s EntreLeadership LIVE STREAM at The River!
Come to the Dave Ramsey’s EntreLeadership Summit Live Stream at The River! We only have a license for 45 people, so register soon!
Speakers include: Dave Ramsey, John Maxwell, Patrick Lencioni, Marcus Buckingham, Simon Sinek, Craig Groeschel and more! The conference is for business owners, leaders, and anyone wanting to improve their leadership. When? Monday, May 17 (10 - 5:45), Tuesday, May 18 (10 - 6:45), Wednesday, May 19 (10 - 4:30). Cost: regularly several hundred $, but just $30 for all three days! Register at HitTheRiver.com/events
The River Youth Campout- May 21st
Our student ministry is inviting all students in 6th-12th grade and their friends to join us for a campout at The River Church on Friday May 21st. We will be enjoying food, games and other activities together at The River. It is going to be a lot of fun. Let us know if your student will be joining us by registering at HitTheRiver.com/events.
River Youth Flamingo Fundraiser
The River Youth is going to Minnesota this July for a missions trip and is providing you a fun way to help them raise funds for the trip. From May 30th-June 12th, you can choose to cover someone's yard with flamingoes for $20. You can also protect yourself during this time with insurance for $15. You can also have it removed immediately for $5. Spots are limited so sign up today at hittheriver.com/events!
Bible Study Fellowship
If any women are interested in participating in Bible Study Fellowship here at the River this fall on Thursday mornings, please email: BSFCNugent@gmail.com to register or to get more information.
FREE Digital Bible Study Resources
One of our goals here is to provide everyone who attends The River with discipleship resources, which is why we’re giving all of our attendees access to RightNow Media for FREE! If you have not already signed up, you can easily get access by texting “RightNow HitTheRiver” to 41411.
Cultivating Prayer- Church
As we pray for our youth this month, consider what you might be able to do to help disciple one of the teenagers and not just leave it to programming. It might be something big or something small, but it will make a difference. Contact Pastor Zach at zach@hittheriver.com to explore opportunities to serve.
Nehemiah 8:10 ESV
Nehemiah 8:10 The joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10
The joy of the Lord is MY strength.
Joy-Robbers
Satan
John 10:10 ESV
Joy-Robbers
Satan
People
Comparison
Complaining
Philippians 2:14 NLT
Joy-Robbers
Satan
People
Comparison
Complaining
Fear
2 Timothy 1:7 ESV
Philippians 4:4 ESV
Charles Spurgeon
However happy I may be today, if I am in doubt about tomorrow, there is a worm at the root of my peace.
Isaiah 26:3 NLT
Characteristics of God
Love
Eternal
Faithful
Personal
Provider
Forgiver
Father