The River Church
On May 30th, 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, 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
The Elders have decided to make the service masks throughout the building, but not required for BOTH services.
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.
River Youth Summer Kickoff Cookout
The River Youth will be kicking off the summer with a cookout for all families of students in 6th-12th grade and their families on June 6th from 6:30pm-8:00pm. We will also be including and inviting all current 5th graders who will be moving up. Come on out, enjoy some food and get to know other families, students and adults in our ministry. We will provide the hot stuff. Families of guys provide drinks and families of girls provide sides/desserts. If you have any questions, contact Zach@HitTheRiver.com.
River Youth Potluck and Kickball
Our student ministry is inviting families to join us after church at 1:00pm for a picnic by the fire pit after church on Sunday, June 13th. We will be enjoying lunch together before playing some kickball in the back field. It will be a great time of community, we hope that you join us. We will provide sandwiches and drinks but are asking for contributions for desserts and sides. Contact Zach@HitTheRiver.com if you have any questions or want to provide something.
River Youth Trip to the Cone
The River Youth will be heading to the Cone on Sunday, June 27th to enjoy some ice cream together after Youth Group. They will be meeting during their regular time at 6:30pm for a lesson before heading to the Cone together. Pick up will be at the Cone by 8:00pm. We hope your student will join us. Contact Zach@HitTheRIver.com if you have any questions!
RBKids: VBS
Prepare for take-off! Vacation Bible School is almost here! Join RiverBank Kids July 12-15 for four nights of wondering about how God made us, what makes us unique, how we can serve others, and how we can spend time with God! VBS will be from 6:00-8:30 each evening. Registration begins June 1st, and you can sign your children up by visiting hittheriver.com. We need many hands to make this great week happen, so if you are interested in serving during this year's STEM-themed VBS, “I Wonder”, contact Taylor at taylor@hittheriver.com.
RBKids: Parent's Night Out
This past year has been tough for all of us - but all of us don't have children running around our homes! If you do, you need a night out! Let the RiverBank Kids team take care of dinner, crafts, games, and a movie for your kids on June 18th while you and your spouse enjoy a free night. The fun will be from 5:30-8:00. The cost is $5 per child, and registration begins on May 31st. Visit hittheriver.com to register your children for a night they don't want to miss!
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. It will probably fill up fast.
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
Pray for our missionaries’ safety and protection. Ask the Lord to protect them against illness, injury, danger, and attacks from the enemy. Pray for them to be filled with the joy of the Lord in all things.
Craig Groeschel, Winning The War in Your Mind
“What consumes our minds controls our lives.”
Zephaniah 3:17 ESV
Isaiah 65:19 ESV
Joy is...
Emotional
Jeremiah 32:41 ESV
2 Samuel 6:12-16 ESV
2 Samuel 6:21-22 ESV
Psalm 92:4 ESV
Joy is...
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LOUD
Psalm 126:1-2 ESV
1 Kings 1:39-40 ESV
1 Chronicles 15:15-16 ESV
Joy is...
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LOUD
Physical
Psalm 47:1-2 ESV
Psalm 63:4 ESV
Psalm 149:5 ESV