This Week @ RiverLife — April 14, 2024

• This Morning: Worship Service— Join us in person in our Sanctuary or virtually (RiverLife Media YouTube Channel or  RiverLife Media Facebook page) for our morning worship service starting at 10:00 AM. Pastor Byron Wicker will share.
• Today: Camp Morley Bake Sale Fundraiser—Camp Morley is RiverLife Fellowship’s annual Summer Youth Camp. Please bring cash and join us in the foyer for a fundraiser hosted by the campers. Middle and High School youth will have baked goods for sale.
• Today: Church Directory Deadline— If you attend and consider RiverLife Fellowship – Mooresville your church home, we welcome you to be included in the 2024 RLF Church Directory. See below (under Calendar of Upcoming Events) for more information about ways to submit your information.
• Today: Deadline to Register for the NC Concealed Carry Handgun Course— Today is the last day to sign up and pay the registration fee via cash or check to Artur Perz.

• Monday: Waffles & Worship (Young Adults)— 6:30 PM at Brian and Jo’s place in Cornelius. Waffles and Worship is a young adult group (from high school up to around age 30) that seeks to create a place for community and fellowship while remembering that we have a greater dream and destiny to pursue as believers. Contact Brian Stepanek [704-618-3792] for more details.
• Tuesday: Women in the Word— 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon in the Sanctuary. Women in the Word is a Bible study and fellowship group led by Rhonda Bumgarner that meets on Tuesdays. For more information, please get in touch with Rhonda [704-528-8000 / [email protected]].
• Tuesday: Finding Treasure in the Word (Troutman)— You are invited to join us at the Greatheads’ house from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM for finger foods and our adult Bible Study. Psalm 119:162 says, “I will rejoice at Your Word as one who finds great treasure.” So, bring your Bible as we go on an exciting treasure hunt together! Tony and Cindy Baker are leading the Bible Study. No childcare is available. For more information, call Tony [704-779-8548], Cindy [828-999-2115], Tom [704-706-7378], or Debbie [704-706-7379].
• Wednesday: Women’s Intercessory Prayer— 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM in the Sanctuary. We gather for a short time of worship, followed by Holy Spirit-led prayer. Contact Sue [[email protected]] for additional information.
• Wednesday: Tidal Wave (Middle School Youth in Grades 6-8)— 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM in the church’s back building. We desire to create an environment for middle schoolers to grow in their relationship with the Lord. We also have plenty of opportunities for activities and fun. Contact Stacy [704-763-5389 / [email protected]] for more information.
• Wednesday: High School Youth— 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM in the church’s back building. Students in grades 9-12 are invited to join us! Email Cory [[email protected]] for details.
• Thursday: Healing Rooms — 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM in the church’s main building. Everyone is welcome! Feel free to invite your family and friends to drop by to receive prayer for physical healing on the third Thursday of each month. “By His wounds, we are healed!” Isaiah 53:5. Questions? Please email us at [email protected].
  • The Healing Rooms team is also looking for volunteers who can help pray for the sick once a month on Thursdays. If you believe the Lord is healing today and feel his leading to join the team, please get in touch with Linda Gheen [704-798-5210]
• Saturday: NC Concealed Carry Handgun Course— 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Legal residents of North Carolina (aged 21 or older) interested in obtaining your NC Concealed Carry Permit or needing a refresher course are invited to participate in an NC Concealed Carry Handgun Course taught by Artur Perz – Certified NC Justice Academy Concealed Carry Handgun Instructor and NRA First Pistol Instructor. This 8-hour course will begin with class instruction in the RLF back building and conclude with the shooting qualification requirement [rain or shine] at the Linker Farm -1611 Oakridge Farm Road.
  • Cost: If bringing your own ammo & gun [approx. 40 rounds], the cost will be $50 for the class & materials. Add *$20 for ammo & gun fee.
    • $50 – [class & materials fee] – if bringing your own ammo & gun
    • *$70 – [class & materials fee + ammo & gun fee]
  • Please bring a bagged lunch/snacks & a drink for the day.

• Sunday, April 14: Church Directory Deadline — It’s time to update our RLF Church Directory! If you attend and consider RiverLife Fellowship – Mooresville your church home, we welcome you to be included in the 2024 RLF Church Directory. Choose from a NEW EASY online fillable Word Doc or use a paper form. Both forms can be downloaded via this email (using the buttons below), the church website [riverlifefellowship.com], or the RiverLife Fellowship– Mooresville, NC Facebook page. You can find paper copies at the foyer desk.
• Everyone (even if their info has not changed or has minor updates) must fill out and submit a form—see the new abbreviated form instructions. *Also, please review last year’s 2023 Directory Copy located on the foyer desk: check for mistakes or changes, then initial it so we know it is correct. We will not include you in the new directory without your permission.

  To be included in the 2024 RLF Church Directory:

  • Choice #1 [Online Fillable Word Doc]
    1. Download Fillable Word Doc.
    2. Open the downloaded copy, then click [enable editing] on the ribbon at the top of the page.
    3. Please fill out the form, save it, and then send the saved filled copy to [email protected].
  • Choice #2 [Paper Form]
    1. Download Paper Word Doc.
    2. Open the downloaded copy, then print the paper copy.
    3. Complete the form, then submit it to Paula Stark or Kristen Tiessen.

• Wednesday, April 24: Youth in the Park!— 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. We invite all Middle and High School youth to come together for dinner and games at Cornelius Road Park in Mooresville. Be sure to wear your RiverLife youth shirt! For more information, contact Stacy [704-763-5389 / [email protected]] or Cory [[email protected]].

• Domingo, Abril 28: Rio de Vida: Pozole y Alabanza—  4:00 PM a 7:00 PM. Te invitamos a disfrutar un tiempo de comunión, alabanza, y pozole. Para mas información, contacte Francisco y Ericka [704 -657-5478 / 704-657-6690].
• Saturday, April 28: Rio de Vida: Pozole and Praise— 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. We invite you to enjoy a time of communion, praise, and pozole. For more information, contact Francisco & Ericka [704 -657-5478 / 704-657-6690].

• Monday, May 6: Newcomer’s Gathering— SAVE THE DATE! If you are new to RiverLife or are returning for the first time in a while, we invite you to join us for an evening of fellowship as you get to know your pastors, church staff, ministry and life group leaders, and one another. Mingle, enjoy a light meal, learn about the history of RiverLife, and hear about our vision. More information is coming soon.

• Sunday, May 19: Graduate Recognition—  Join us as we honor our RiverLife graduates! If you or your student would like us to include you in this time of recognition and blessing, please email Kristen [[email protected]] with the following information:
  • Graduate’s name (First and Last)
  • The diploma or degree you will receive or have received (December grads are welcome!)
  • The name of the school you are graduating from
  • The name of the institution you’ll be attending or the field you’ll be entering post-graduation

• Domingo, Mayo 26: Rio de Vida Noche Internacional de Oración— Reserva la fecha. Te invitamos a tener un tiempo juntos de oración por las comunidades representadas en nuestra iglesia y el mundo. Para mas información, contacte Francisco y Ericka [704 -657-5478 / 704-657-6690].
• Sunday, May 26: Rio de Vida International Night of Prayer— Save the date. We invite you to have a time of prayer together for the communities represented in our church and the world. For more information, contact Francisco & Ericka [704 -657-5478 / 704-657-6690].

• Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28: Scuba Vacation Bible School—Registration is now open! This year’s VBS theme is Scuba! Take kids deep into a fantastic undersea adventure where they’ll experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God. At Scuba VBS, kids will be immersed in the Word and discover what living water is really all about! Click the button below to register as a volunteer or participant. For more information, please get in touch with Gusti McGee [225-485-5045].

• VBS Craft Dates: We need your help creating the fun, ocean-themed decor to bring this year’s Scuba VBS to life. We’ll meet in the 6th – 8th-grade classroom in the church’s main building on the following dates to handmake everything we need—more dates to come. Please get in touch with Kim Sheesley [704-902-7999 / [email protected]] for more information.
  • Saturday, April 13: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday, April 20: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday, April 27: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 4: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM*
    • *Saturday, May 4, is also the date for Joe’s team to work on the main stage. If you are a part of his team, please text him [704-902-7751] to confirm you are still available on that date.

• VBS Donations: To help prepare for VBS, we are collecting donations of critical items, which you can drop off in the black and yellow container in the foyer. Monetary donations are also accepted. (Please make sure to indicate “VBS” on your check.) We need the following items:
  • Moving boxes of all sizes
  • Paper towel rolls
  • Toilet paper rolls
  • Five large disposable foil pans
  • Fishing line
  • Eggs crates (grey or tan)
  • Large bag of cotton swabs
  • Bamboo skewers or dowel rods
  • Bright, neon-colored drinking straws
  • Bright-colored chenille pipe cleaners
  • Foam/styrene balls (2 in. and larger)
  • Glue guns & glue sticks
  • Paint Sticks
  • Floral Wire (20 gauge)
  • Peel n’  Stick rhinestones (Dollar Tree or Walmart)
  • Paper lanterns (all colors; Dollar Tree)
  • Five (2 packs) of poly drop cloths (9′ x 12′ $8.98 at LLowe’sHome Improvement)
  • Two each of large dark green, light green, dark blue, light blue & yellow crepe paper rolls (cheapest at Party City)
  • Eight cans of foam crack sealant (cheapest at Walmart)
  • Dark blue & light blue plastic table cloths (54″ x 108″; 2 packs available at Walmart)
  • Six cans of bright, neon-colored spray paint (cheapest at Walmart)
  • One 9oz. pack of neon-colored cups

We appreciate your support. We couldn’t do this without you!