This Week @ RiverLife — April 23, 2023

• This Morning: Sunday Morning Worship Service— Join us in person in our sanctuary or virtually (on our RiverLife Media YouTube Channel or our RiverLife Media Facebook page) for our morning worship service, starting at 10:00 AM. Byron Wicker will share.
• This Morning: High School Youth Sunday School Class (Grades 9-12)— The high school class meets on Sunday mornings from 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon in the youth room in RiverLife’s back building. Come and join us! Reach out to Cory [[email protected]] for more information.
• This Afternoon: Family Photos for the 2023 RiverLife Fellowship Directory— Need a fresh family or individual photo for the 2023 Directory? You’re in luck! Joanna Perz will gladly take one for you today. Find her in the foyer after church.
• 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. Our meetings consist of a short time of fellowship and waffles starting at 6:30 PM. Then, around 7:00 PM., we transition to a time of worship followed by a Bible study. Finally, we like to wrap up our meetings by praying for and encouraging one another as we face the week ahead. So if you love waffles and want to build community with other young adults and pursue God alongside fellow believers, come check out our group! Contact Brian Stepanek [704-618-3792] for more details.

• Monday: Sojourn Women’s Ministry Meeting— Women (ages 18+) are invited to join us from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM in the Sanctuary for our April gathering with Katie Trivette! Sojourn is where we set aside our busy schedules to worship, build relationships, pray, fellowship, edify, and encourage, reinforcing our faith and identity. Contact Paula Stark [[email protected]] for more information.
• Tuesday: Women in the Word— 10:00 AM to 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. We are about sharing our hearts, developing relationships, and getting into the Word. Everyone is welcome! For more information, please get in touch with Rhonda [704-528-8000 / [email protected]].

• Tuesday: RiverLife School of Ministry— 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM in the foyer. Discover Your Calling! Dive Into God’s Word! Get Equipped for Ministry! Bring The Power of God to Your Generation! Now accepting 1st Year Student Applications for Fall 2023! Visit our website for more information.
• Wednesday: Women’s Intercessory Prayer— 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM in the Sanctuary. We gather for a short time of worship, followed by praying for Pastor Byron’s requests and Holy Spirit-led prayer. Contact Sue [[email protected]] for additional information.
• Wednesday: Journey through the Living Word— 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM in the Sanctuary. You are invited to join us on a year-long journey through the Bible with the Holy Spirit as our guide! This class aims to introduce the culture and history of the assigned Bible passages, track the location, examine the timeline, and more. Together, we will read the Old Testament through to the New Testament in a unique chronological order. Choose your favorite translation or pull up an app and listen to the Bible throughout the week; grab a journal and record your revelations and impressions. All ages are welcome! Text Cindy Baker [828-999-2115] if you want to join the trek!
• Wednesday: Tidal Wave (Middle School Youth in Grades 6-8)— 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM We desire to create an environment for middle schoolers to grow in their relationship with the Lord, knowledge and love of the Word, spiritual gifts, and worship. We also believe that social interaction is vital for a group of this age and have plenty of opportunities for fun. Contact Stacy [704-763-5389 / [email protected]] for more information.
• Wednesday: High School Youth— 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Students in grades 9-12 are invited to join us! Email Cory [[email protected]] for details.
• Thursday: Men of Fire (Men’s Fellowship)— 7:00 PM in the church’s back building. We focus on the Scriptures, prayer, and building one another up. We meet to support all the men in our fellowship and the church at large. Gathering in a small group helps us to develop closer relationships and encourages us to stand together in our walk with Jesus. Contact Tommy McCraw [[email protected]] for more information.
• Friday: Navigating Life (Salisbury)— 7:00 PM at the Gheen’s house. We enjoy snacks, fellowship, prayer, and encouragement in God’s Word. All are welcome! Contact Linda [704-637-7888 / [email protected]] for directions or more information.

Drop-Offs:  Sundays 10 AM -12:30 PM | Wednesdays 11-11:30 AM | The Foyer

• Saturday, April 29: VBS Work Day— 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM in the church’s back building. Please mark your calendars and come out to help us prepare for this year’s Vacation Bible School. For more information, contact Gusti [225-485-5045]

• Sunday, April 30: RiverLife Wilmington Church Service— 2:30 PM in Wilmington. Email Ryan and Mary [[email protected]] to get on the official mailing list, or follow RLW on Instagram [@riverlifewilmington] for updates and meeting locations.
• Donations for RiverLife Wilmington: If you would like to sow into the launch of our RiverLife Wilmington church plant, cash or checks (made out to RiverLife and clearly labeled RLF Wilmington) can be placed in the offering plate or dropped in the offering box in the church foyer. If giving digitally, please choose RLF Wilmington from the drop-down Fund Menu.

• Sunday, April 30: Church Directory Deadline—  Your last chance to be included in the 2023 RLF Church Directory is fast approaching! Pick up a paper form at the desk in the foyer or click the button below to download and complete the fillable online form (Compatible with Microsoft Word only. Please “Enable Editing” before starting). If you were part of our previous directory and wish to be included this year, please check the appropriate boxes on the form to let us know that we can republish it. We will not include you in the new directory without your permission. Return completed forms to Paula Stark or Kristen Tiessen and email your family photos to Paula [[email protected]] by Sunday, April 30th.

• Friday, May 5: Draw Near Worship & Encounter Night— 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM in the Sanctuary. You are invited to a night of worship dedicated to the Lord and His presence! Come. Rest in Him, praise Him, open your heart to Him, and pursue His heart. Childcare is available for children ages 2 -5 years old.

• Sunday, May 7: Camp Morley Fundraiser— Camp Morley is RiverLife Fellowship’s annual Summer Youth Camp. Please bring cash and join us in the Foyer after service for a fundraiser hosted by the campers. Middle and High School youth will have prepared goods for sale.
• Sunday, June 11 – Friday, June 16: Camp Morley— Registration is now open! This year Camp Morley will be held in Laurel Springs, NC, at the campus of Laurel Ridge Camp. Middle & High School youth are invited to join us for this fun and impactful week!