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!

We would love to meet you! Bring your Connection Card and stop by the Connection Room across from the Worship Center. We have a free gift for you, too!

We want you to be connected with others at the River! Whether it's doing things with people who have similar interests, joining a Bible study or community group, or serving. Contact our Director of Connections and Small Groups at leslie@hittheriver.com and she'll make it happen!

Cultivating PrayerCommunity doesn’t happen by accident. It requires commitment, time, patience, humility, and old-fashioned hard work. Christians who are part of community tend to walk closely with God throughout their lives. Those who are isolated from community tend to make bigger mistakes and are far more likely to give up one their faith. Join a community group today! Contact Leslie@hittheriver.com to connect!

The new quarterly daily devotionals are in! You can grab one from the credenza on your way out today or stop by the Connections Room to pick up a free copy.

Do you play an instrument, love to run audio equipment, or know someone that does? We are in need of musicians to join our worship team. If you're interested, please contact our worship director to audition by emailing Mystique@hittheriver.com.

RiverBank Kids will no longer be offering Sunday School during the 11:15 worship service beginning December 5. In the meantime, all kids from birth-5th grade are invited to join us at 9:45 each week for Sunday School!

Join us for a Christmas Eve Service on Friday, December 24th! We will have three family-friendly services at the following times; 2:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

On Saturday, December 4th, we will be heading to Hope House Mission in Middletown to bring our homeless neighbors a holiday lunch…. With TACOS!! We are not just looking for donations but we also need people to come out and serve. Let us know if you would be interested in providing or serving by contacting Zach@hittheriver.com.

Join the ladies of The River for an afternoon of tea & coffee, cookies, games, Christmas humor, and more on December 11th, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Wear your best Christmas festive and enjoy a time of fellowship. This event is for all Ladies of the River ages 16 and up. Space is limited, so sign-up today at hittheriver.com/events. For questions email Leslie@hittheriver.com.

All kids and families are invited to join us for an evening of festive fun on December 18 - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Families will get to enjoy games, crafts, Christmas treats, and more as we celebrate the Reason for the Season - Jesus' birthday! Please RSVP your family so our jolly Christmas helpers can prepare! Simply go to hittheriver.com/events to sign up!

On December 18th from 11:00 - 1:30 p.m. we will have our team party here at The River in the cafe. Bring your favorite cookies to share and a $5 white elephant gift. Contact Mystique@hittheriver.com with any questions.

On December 19th, Our student ministry (6th-12th grade) will be finishing out 2021 with their annual Christmas Party at The River Church from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. We will be enjoying food, games, and a white elephant gift exchange together. Each student should bring a fun/silly gift ($10 or less) to exchange. It is going to be a very fun evening and we hope your student joins us. Contact Zach@hittheriver.com if you have any questions.

There will be a blood drive on December 20th, here at The River from

3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Be a hometown hero this holiday season and receive a grey fleece blanket when you register to donate blood between November 1st and December 31st. Sign up online by going to donortime.com/donor/schedules.

The Problem with Success

Satan conquers no one without cooperation

Max Lucado--"It's Not About Me"

“Successful men and women are ruined by their own success, believing they don’t need anyone else’s input. And for some, life’s troubles are magnified because they believe life is all about them.”

The Problem with Success

1. ...when we accept instead of deflect praise

The Problem with Success

1. ...when we accept instead of deflect praise

2. ...when we forget the team

The Problem with Success

Home Team & Away Team

The Problem with Success

1. ...when we accept instead of deflect praise

2. ...when we forget the team

3. ...when we confuse resources with goals

The Problem with Success

1. ...when we accept instead of deflect praise

2. ...when we forget the team

3. ...when we confuse resources with goals

4. ...when we replace Christ with a resume