This Week @ RiverLife — August 28, 2022

• This Morning: Sunday Morning Worship Service— Join us in-person in our sanctuary or virtually (on our RiverLife Media YouTube Channel or on our RiverLife Media Facebook page) for our morning worship service, starting at 10:00 a.m. Byron Wicker will share.
• This Morning: High School Youth (Grades 9-12)— High school youth group meets on Sunday mornings from 11:00 a.m. 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.
• Monday: Waffles & Worship (Young Adults)— 6:30 p.m. 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 also remembering that we have a greater dream and destiny to pursue as believers. Our meetings consist of a short time for fellowship and waffles starting at 6:30 p.m. We then transition around 7:00 p.m. to a time of worship followed by a Bible study. We then like to wrap up our meetings by praying for and encouraging one another as we face the week ahead of us. If you love waffles and are looking to build community with other young adults and pursue God alongside fellow believers, come check our group out! Contact Brian Stepanek [704-618-3792] for more details.

• Monday: August Sojourn Women’s Ministry Meeting— You are invited to join us from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary for our August Sojourn Women’s Ministry Meeting with Carol Cook! Sojourn is a place for women to connect, catch-up, be encouraged, feel loved and build faith as we share our stories of struggle and triumph. Contact Paula [[email protected]] for more information.
• Tuesday: Women in the Word— 10:00 a.m. 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! If you would like more information, please contact Rhonda [704-528-8000 / [email protected]].
• Wednesday: Women’s Intercessory Prayer— 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. We gather for a short time of worship followed by praying for Pastor Byron’s requests as well as Holy Spirit-led prayer. Contact Sue [[email protected]] for additional information.
• Wednesday: Tidal Wave (Middle School Youth in Grades 6-8)— 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the church’s back building. Our desire is to create an environment for middle schoolers to grow in their personal relationship with the Lord, in their knowledge and love of the Word, in their spiritual gifts and in worship. We also believe that social interaction is a key part of a group of this age and have plenty of opportunities for fun and activities. Contact Stacy [704-763-5389 / [email protected]] for more information.

• Friday: Draw Near Worship & Encounter Night— 7:00-8:30 p.m. 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 as well as pursue His heart. Due to a lack of workers, Childcare is no longer available during Draw Near.
• Saturday: Men’s Prayer Group— 7:00 a.m. in the Prayer Room. This prayer time has been a free-flowing mixture of worship, testimony and prayer. We seek the Lord’s heart and pray accordingly! Please text Jeff Miller [704-775-6652] on Friday for our Saturday meeting details.

• Spaghetti Sauce & Noodles
• Pancake Syrup
• Old Fashioned Oatmeal
• Dried Pinto Beans
• Bags of White Rice
• Canned Tuna, Canned Tomatoes, Canned Corn

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

• STARTING Tuesday, September 6: RiverLife School of Ministry— 6:30-9:00 p.m. in the foyer. Discover Your Calling! Dive Into God’s Word! Get Equipped for Ministry! Bring The Power of God to Your Generation! Visit our website for more information.

• JOIN US! Tuesday, September 6: nourish (Young Women’s Bible Study)—7:00-8:30 p.m. in the back building. nourish is a gathering place for young women (age 20-40’s) to connect through fellowship and studying God’s word. Over six weeks (September 6-October 11) we will dive into the study by Havilah Cunningham, “Leap Into Love: Living Present to My Purpose on the Planet.” We will cover topics such as self-abandonment, recovering ourselves, building confidence, and changing culture. This study will uncover the truth that you are an example of His most significant work. Learn how radical love and acceptance of your physical frame can change your whole life!  Order your copy and join us! For more information, please contact Mary Meade [[email protected]].

• Saturday, September 10: Board Game Night— 6:00 p.m. (until we’re done) in the back building. Game nights are back! We’ll have plenty of board games to play, but feel free to bring your own. Please bring a snack to share. There will be no childcare. (This is an adult-geared event.) Reach out to Cory [[email protected]] with any questions.

• Sunday, September 11: Church Baptism— 2:00-3:00 p.m. at Lake Norman. Our Baptism has been rescheduled! If you would like to be water baptized, please contact Mya [[email protected] / 704-664-3540].

• Saturday, September 24: Community Pregnancy Center of Lake Norman’s Walk for LIFE— 9:30 a.m. at Langtree Lake Norman. Would you like to Help Empower Moms to Choose LIFE? Visit the Pregnancy Center’s website, stop by the info table in the church foyer or reach out to Pam [[email protected]] if you would like to learn more about this fundraiser to support our local crisis pregnancy center! The goal is to raise $150,000 for their ongoing work in our community. Click HERE if you would like to make a donation.

• October 21-23: WAITLIST for Sojourn Women’s Retreat— Retreat registration is full/closed! However, if you want to attend and missed it, email Paula [[email protected]] to be added to the waitlist. Please include: 1) your full name, 2) your contact phone number and/or email, 3) a list of any physical limitations or special needs you may have (such as no top bunk, stairs, etc.), and 4) which campus you attend (Mooresville or Chapel Hill). If a space becomes available, we will contact you.

• 2022 Building Fund: If you would like to make a contribution to the Building Fund to help pay off the mortgage on our church facility, cash or checks (made out to RLF and clearly labeled “Building Fund Offering”) can be placed in the offering plate or dropped in the offering box in the church foyer. Online donations can be made on our app or on our website by simply choosing “Building Fund Offering” from the drop-down Fund Menu.