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This Week @ RiverLife — December 3, 2023

by | Dec 3, 2023 | Announcements
  • This Morning: 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. Pastor Byron Wicker will share.
  • This Morning: Winter Graduate Recognition — Join us as we honor our RiverLife graduates!
  • This Morning: High School Youth Sunday School Class (Grades 9-12 — The high school youth Sunday 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: Post-Service Prophetic Ministry— Do you need to hear from the Lord? Receive a word of encouragement, exhortation, or comfort from our Prophetic Teams in the Sanctuary after service.
  • 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, worship, and Bible study. We 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: Who God Is & Who We Are in Him (Mooresville)— 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Sharon’s house. Discovering the true nature of God and who we are in Him is the focus of our group. Adults (men and women) of all ages are welcome! No childcare is available. Group Leaders are Sharon Mast and Brian & Anita Kurn. For more information, contact Sharon [503-577-4632].
  • 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. 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]].
  • 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 PM – 8:00 PM in the Sanctuary. You are invited to join us on a journey through the Bible with the Holy Spirit as our guide! We are halfway through the Bible, and you can still join in. The reading schedule is located on the white desk in the foyer. Text Cindy Baker [828-999-2115] or just come by if you want to join the trek!
  • 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, knowledge and love of the Word, spiritual gifts, and worship. We also believe that social interaction is essential for a group of this age and 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: Practical Christianity (Mooresville)— 6:00 PM at the Croleys’ house. Our gathering includes a covered dish dinner, Bible study, prayer, and discussion about relevant topics that are practical to everyday life. So bring your Bible and join us! Contact Sue [[email protected]] for directions or more information.
  • Friday: Seeking His Presence (Mount Ulla)— 6:00 PM at the Foldoes’ house. We seek to grow in the knowledge of God (intimacy) in addition to becoming equipped practically for life and ministry. Our meetings begin with a covered-dish potluck meal, where we have a relaxed time of fellowship and opportunity to get to know one another. We then spend time in the Word, focusing on a particular topic or theme. Contact Cheryl [704-775-0508 / [email protected]] for more information.
  • Saturday: Crowns of Glory (Ages 55+) Christmas Party— 12:30 PM The Crowns of Glory Life Group will meet for a covered dish Christmas lunch in the church’s back building. Please call or text Pam Jolly to let her know what you are bringing. [704-301-4890 / [email protected]].
The Father’s Table provides food assistance to families in our fellowship and community. Food and monetary donations are welcome! For monetary donations, please use our website or app or put “Father’s Table” on the memo line of your gift. Contact Barbara [[email protected] / 704-664-3540, extension #3] if you need food assistance.
December Father’s Table Needs:

Please consider supporting the Father’s Table with a monetary donation or by purchasing any of the following items:

  • Breakfast: Eggs, Cereal, Pancake Mix, Canned & Powdered Milk
  • Lunch: Ramen Noodles (All Flavors), Canned Tuna, Canned or Dried Pinto Beans
  • Dinner: White Rice, Spaghetti Sauce, Canned Tomatoes, Hams for Christmas
  • Extras: Bags of Flour, Bags of Sugar, Mayonnaise
Drop-Offs:  Sundays 10 AM -12:30 PM | Wednesdays 11-11:30 AM | The Foyer
  • Sunday, December 17: RiverLife Christmas Service— 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Please join us for our annual Christmas service on Sunday, December 17. Enjoy a special time of worship and Communion, and have your picture taken in our family photo booth. There is no Sunday service on December 24. We’ll see you back at church on December 31.
  • Saturday, December 17: Rio De Vida Christmas Celebration & Dinner— All Latino and Spanish-speaking RiverLife attendees are invited to a Christmas Celebration and Dinner from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the church back building. For more information, contact Ericka [[email protected]].
  • Sabado, 17 de Diciembre: Rio De Vida Navidad Celebración y Cena— Todos los Latinos y de habla Hispana que asisten a RiverLife están invitados a una Navidad celebración y cena de 4:00 PM a 7:00 PM en el edificio trasero de la iglesia. Para más información, contactate con Ericka [[email protected]].
  • Thursday, December 21 – Tuesday, January 2: Church Office Closed— The church office will be closed for Christmas & New Year’s break. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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