This Week @ RiverLife — December 18, 2022

• This Morning: RiverLife Christmas Service— You are invited to join us in-person in our sanctuary or virtually (on our RiverLife Media YouTube Channel or on our RiverLife Media Facebook page) for our RiverLife Christmas (and Hanukkah) Service with Communion, starting at 10:00 a.m. We’ll enjoy special music and a WONDER-FULL time in His presence! Coffee, hot chocolate, hot tea and an assortment of pastries will be served. Parents, there will be no Children’s Ministry (ages 4-12), but the Nurseries (infant-age 3) will be open. Byron Wicker will share. O Come Let Us Adore Him, Christ the Lord!

• TODAY! Venezuela Christmas Outreach Deadline— Feliz Navidad Venezuela will take place on Friday, December 23rd at a Community Center that is being established in Maturin, Venezuela. Around 200 children are expected to attend. Feliz Navidad Venezuela will feature a presentation of the Gospel and will include gifts, food, and fun for the children who participate. Christmas grocery bags (gifts of food) will also be given to about 100 families from the community to bless and help them during this holiday season. We invite you to sow into this outreach with prayers and donations. If you would like to give, cash or checks (made out to RiverLife Fellowship and clearly labeled Venezuela Christmas Outreach) can be placed in the offering plate or dropped in the offering box in the church foyer. If giving digitally, please choose Venezuela Christmas Outreach from the drop-down Fund Menu. For more information, please contact Ericka [[email protected]].
• 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: Who God Is & Who We Are in Him (Mooresville)— Join us from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Sharon’s house. Discovering the true nature of God and who we are in Him is the focus of our group. No childcare is available. Adults (men and women) of all ages are welcome! Group Leaders are Sharon Mast and Brian & Anita Kurn. For more information, contact Sharon [503-577-4632].
• 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.

• Thursday, December 22 to Monday, January 2: Church Office Closed— Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

• Bags of White Rice, Bags of Dried Pinto Beans
• Spaghetti Sauce & Noodles
• Pancake Syrup
• Cooking Oil (Vegetable, Olive)
• Coffee (Ground Bean Coffee)
• Boxed Macaroni & Cheese
• Canned Tuna

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

• Starting in January 2023! Journey through the Word— You are invited to join us on a year-long journey through the Bible with the Holy Spirit as our guide! The purpose of this class is to introduce the culture and history of the Bible reading, track the location, examine the timeline, and more. The first part of each class will introduce the new readings for the week and then we’ll talk about the exciting things we’ve learned in the past week. We will be reading 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, impressions, etc. All ages are welcome! Class location and time TBD. Contact Cindy Baker [828-999-2115 / [email protected]] if you are interested in joining the trek!

1. When is the 2022 Giving Deadline?
   • Digital Giving: Sunday, December 25, 2022
   • All Other Giving: Saturday, December 31, 2022
2. Who do I contact with giving or tax-deduction questions?
   • Aimee Moore: [email protected]
3. What if my information has changed?
   • If you have a new last name, new home address, or new email address, PLEASE send the updated info to Aimee no later than Sunday, January 8, 2023.
4. How do I receive my 2022 Contribution Letter by email?
   • Singles: Email Aimee your request + your first & last name + your preferred email address.
   • Families: Email Aimee your request + the first & last names of each donor + your preferred email address.

• 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.