The River Church
Joy đ
On June 11, The River (@HitTheRiver) talks about talking about how in our life, we need to choose to receive and express joy.
Locations & Times
The River Church
5546 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, Liberty Township, OH 45044, USA
Sunday 9:45 AM
Sunday 11:15 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 by tapping on "River News". There is also links for you to sign up for events right in the app.
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!
River News
Dinner With The Elders
You are invited to join the Elders for a pizza dinner at the church on Monday, June 12, from 5:30pm-6:30pm. If interested, please sign up on your connection card today or email info@HitTheRiver.com! Space is limited to 12 adults.
Serve the Homeless
The River Church partners with Interfaith Hospitality Network four times each year to care for local homeless families in need of food and lodging. An adult volunteer, or group of volunteers, is needed to prepare/compile an Italian meal to serve on a Friday night, spend the night at Our Lady of Sorrows church in Monroe with the families, and prepare and serve a hot breakfast before the families leave on Saturday morning. For more information, please contact Sarah at 513-401-3845 or haitigirl01@yahoo.com.
Camp Lebanon
June 19-23 is Camp 9Twelve and June 26-30 is Camp 6Eight. Join us for our yearly week at Camp! This yearâs theme is Awaken the Wonder and will explore how we can awaken God to be a bigger part of our lives. Fun and games will also happen. Sign up today online at (Camp 9Twelve) https://hittheriver.com/events/camp-9twelve-2017 or (Camp 6Eight) https://hittheriver.com/events/camp-6eight-2017.
Serve City Outreach
The River Church is scheduled to serve Saturday, June 24, from 9:45am-noon at Serve City in Hamilton. All you need to do is arrive at 9:45am 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.
Youth Bonfire
Mark and Jillane Holland are opening up their home for a bonfire on Sunday, June 25 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Come out, roast some hotdogs and smoreâs, and enjoy time with friends.
Linkinatti - Supporting Edge Teen Center
Golf tournament on Friday, July 14 at the City of Mason Golf Center. For non golfers there is a catered dinner and after-party with cash bar. See the flyer on the credenza for more details or go online to https://edgeteencenter.com/golf-outing
Womenâs Mentoring Program
This Fall, The River is beginning a mentoring program for women. We are beginning today to gauge interest and would love to hear from you! If you are interested, please fill out the pink form located on the credenza and turn it in to the offering bucket or guest center.
Fatherâs Day Combined Outdoor Service
Join us for our outdoor combined service on Sunday, June 18 at 10:30am. Bring your lawn chair and some friends or family. We will have RiverBank Kids open for nursery and toddlers only. Stay after the service and enjoy a smoked pig, grilled hot dogs and free ice cream from the Cone. Please bring either a side dish, dessert, salad, or munchies to share.
Need Volunteers for Set-Up
We are looking for some volunteers to help set up tables, chairs and canopies before the Fatherâs Day service on Sunday at 8:30am. If you can help set up and/or have a canopy we can borrow, there is a sign up sheet next to the fireplace. You can also email Todd Porter at todd@HitTheRiver.com.
Baptisms
If you would like to be baptized at our outdoor service on Sunday, June 18,
please let us know on a connection card. Sign up online at https://hittheriver.churchcenteronline.com/registrations/events/62945
Fatherâs Day - No Youth Group
The River Youth will not be meeting for Youth Group on Sunday, June 18 because of Fatherâs Day. Have fun at the Outdoor Service and enjoy the rest of the day with your family.
Haiti Info Meeting
Imagine if you could do something much bigger than yourself. Imagine visiting another culture, making an impact and coming back changed.
Whether you are intrigued by a foreign mission trip or you feel a tug in your heart to make a difference for Christ overseas, we want to invite you to come and hear what it would look like to visit Haiti with us. You will hear from the heart of those who have already had their lives changed and get practical information to answer any questions you may have. We will provide light snacks and drinks as well!
Haiti Info Meeting on Sunday, June 25 at 12:30pm.
River 101
Are you interested in learning more about The River Church? Then join Pastor Brad on Tuesday, July 11 from 6:15pm-8:30pm for River 101. River 101 is also the first step in becoming a member of The River Church. Child care will be provided. Sign up at a kiosk by the fireplace or at https://hittheriver.com/events/river-101-071117.
You are invited to join the Elders for a pizza dinner at the church on Monday, June 12, from 5:30pm-6:30pm. If interested, please sign up on your connection card today or email info@HitTheRiver.com! Space is limited to 12 adults.
Serve the Homeless
The River Church partners with Interfaith Hospitality Network four times each year to care for local homeless families in need of food and lodging. An adult volunteer, or group of volunteers, is needed to prepare/compile an Italian meal to serve on a Friday night, spend the night at Our Lady of Sorrows church in Monroe with the families, and prepare and serve a hot breakfast before the families leave on Saturday morning. For more information, please contact Sarah at 513-401-3845 or haitigirl01@yahoo.com.
Camp Lebanon
June 19-23 is Camp 9Twelve and June 26-30 is Camp 6Eight. Join us for our yearly week at Camp! This yearâs theme is Awaken the Wonder and will explore how we can awaken God to be a bigger part of our lives. Fun and games will also happen. Sign up today online at (Camp 9Twelve) https://hittheriver.com/events/camp-9twelve-2017 or (Camp 6Eight) https://hittheriver.com/events/camp-6eight-2017.
Serve City Outreach
The River Church is scheduled to serve Saturday, June 24, from 9:45am-noon at Serve City in Hamilton. All you need to do is arrive at 9:45am 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.
Youth Bonfire
Mark and Jillane Holland are opening up their home for a bonfire on Sunday, June 25 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Come out, roast some hotdogs and smoreâs, and enjoy time with friends.
Linkinatti - Supporting Edge Teen Center
Golf tournament on Friday, July 14 at the City of Mason Golf Center. For non golfers there is a catered dinner and after-party with cash bar. See the flyer on the credenza for more details or go online to https://edgeteencenter.com/golf-outing
Womenâs Mentoring Program
This Fall, The River is beginning a mentoring program for women. We are beginning today to gauge interest and would love to hear from you! If you are interested, please fill out the pink form located on the credenza and turn it in to the offering bucket or guest center.
Fatherâs Day Combined Outdoor Service
Join us for our outdoor combined service on Sunday, June 18 at 10:30am. Bring your lawn chair and some friends or family. We will have RiverBank Kids open for nursery and toddlers only. Stay after the service and enjoy a smoked pig, grilled hot dogs and free ice cream from the Cone. Please bring either a side dish, dessert, salad, or munchies to share.
Need Volunteers for Set-Up
We are looking for some volunteers to help set up tables, chairs and canopies before the Fatherâs Day service on Sunday at 8:30am. If you can help set up and/or have a canopy we can borrow, there is a sign up sheet next to the fireplace. You can also email Todd Porter at todd@HitTheRiver.com.
Baptisms
If you would like to be baptized at our outdoor service on Sunday, June 18,
please let us know on a connection card. Sign up online at https://hittheriver.churchcenteronline.com/registrations/events/62945
Fatherâs Day - No Youth Group
The River Youth will not be meeting for Youth Group on Sunday, June 18 because of Fatherâs Day. Have fun at the Outdoor Service and enjoy the rest of the day with your family.
Haiti Info Meeting
Imagine if you could do something much bigger than yourself. Imagine visiting another culture, making an impact and coming back changed.
Whether you are intrigued by a foreign mission trip or you feel a tug in your heart to make a difference for Christ overseas, we want to invite you to come and hear what it would look like to visit Haiti with us. You will hear from the heart of those who have already had their lives changed and get practical information to answer any questions you may have. We will provide light snacks and drinks as well!
Haiti Info Meeting on Sunday, June 25 at 12:30pm.
River 101
Are you interested in learning more about The River Church? Then join Pastor Brad on Tuesday, July 11 from 6:15pm-8:30pm for River 101. River 101 is also the first step in becoming a member of The River Church. Child care will be provided. Sign up at a kiosk by the fireplace or at https://hittheriver.com/events/river-101-071117.
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http://www.facebook.com/HitTheRiverIn my life, I choose to receive and express joy.
1. God takes joy in me.
2. God desires joy in me.
3. Godâs joy in me is a choice.
4. Godâs joy in me is evident.
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/RivGroupsGive Online
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https://hittheriver.churchcenteronline.com/giving