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Welcome to The River!

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 Small 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.

Upcoming Events at The River

April 12 - Mission Trip 2026 Interest Meeting
Our mission team is excited to announce another opportunity to serve in Guatemala this October 17-25, 2026! If you’re interested in learning more about this upcoming trip, we invite you to attend an interest meeting THIS Sunday, immediately following the second service in the Cafe. Come hear more about how you can be part of this impactful experience! Lunch will be provided. If you are unable to attend the meeting but you are interested in this trip, please email Leah@HitTheRiver.com for more info.

April 19 - Youth Parent Meeting
We would love for you to join us at 11:00 am in the Youth room as we continue to build our vision, discuss upcoming plans, and ways you can stay connected and involved. This will also be a great space to ask questions and hear more about where we’re headed as a ministry.

April 26 - Breakout & Build
Our next Breakout & Build is April 26. This is a night created for both middle school and high school students to come together — and then intentionally grow within their own stage of life. This night is slightly longer than normal youth group time, we will meet from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
We’ll break out into middle school and high school groups so each group can spend focused time together through games, worship, teaching, and real conversations! Middle schoolers are bringing the snacks this month. If you have any questions, feel free to email Ty@Hittheriver.com.

April 26 - Pathway to Hope Donation Drive
We are excited to support Pathway to Hope with a special donation drive for families in need. Beginning Sunday, April 26, a collection bin will be available for your contributions, and we will continue collecting items through Mother’s Day on May 10.

Donations items we are collecting are:
Diapers (sizes 3–6)
Diaper wipes (any size or type)
Baby lotion (any size or type)

Thank you for your generosity and for helping us make a meaningful difference in the lives of mothers and their little ones!

April 30 - New Bible Study Begins
Beginning April 30 at 10:00 am we will have a bible study open to anyone! This will be an Old Testament study of the minor prophets. This study will be weekly and meet for 4 weeks. Bruce McGaffin will be leading the study, for questions email Ryan@HitTheRiver.com.

May 10 - Child Dedication
On Sunday, May 10, we will be having a Baby & Child Dedication during both of our services (9:30 or 11 AM). If you have never publicly declared your commitment to raising your child to become a Christ-follower, then we want to encourage you to sign-up at HitTheRiver.com for our next Child Dedication service!

May 17th - See Ya, 5th Graders!
Parents and family of current 5th-graders are invited to join us for a celebration and promotion of their students from River Kids to River Youth! We will gather in the Youth room at 9:40 am on Sunday, May 17 to honor and pray over our kids as they make this exciting journey to student ministry! If your child is a current 5th grader being recognized, please send their t-shirt size to Taylor@Hittheriver.com by April 15.

June 6 - Park Palooza
For our May Service Sunday, kids will be assembling care packages that will be distributed at Monroe Community Park and Monroe Bicentennial Park on June 6 by our very own River Families! Families wishing to partner with us for this outreach initiative will stop by The River at 10 AM on June 6 and will grab a supply of care package bags that they will then distribute at their assigned park to anyone they feel could use a dose of God's love and some treats! Register today by going to HitTheRiver.com!

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Laodicea:
-Wealthy banking city
-known for textiles & eye care
-Rich!

Are you trusting in the counsel of Jesus or the world?

Are you trusting in Jesus or do you trust in your ability to be self-reliant?

Do we trust in Jesus alone or Jesus plus something?

Do you need Jesus daily or just eventually?

To keep our hearts on fire for Christ, we must display faith like a child