This Week @ RiverLife — January 7, 2024

• 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: RiverLife Wilmington Church Service— 10:00 AM at The Sending Church (118 Rockledge Rd.) in Wilmington. Email Ryan and Mary [[email protected]] to get on the official mailing list, or follow RLW on Instagram [@riverlifewilmington] for updates.
• 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.
• 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: Youth Group Nerf Wars— All middle and high school youth are invited to join us in the sanctuary from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM as we kick off the semester with an all-out Nerf War! We will have some Nerf guns here, but if you want to bring your own, feel free. All Nerf guns must fire standard Nerf bullets, and you don’t need to bring any ammunition; we will provide all of that. See you there! Contact Stacy [[email protected]], Oliver [[email protected]], or Cory for more information [[email protected]].
• 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: 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.

• NOW AVAILABLE: Family Photos from RiverLife’s Christmas Service Photo Booth— If you and your family had your picture taken during RiverLife’s Christmas Service on December 17, you can now view and download your family photos. Here’s how:
  • Use the button below to View the Gallery
  • Find and select your family photo
  • Click the download button
  • Enter your email address and download PIN: 7088

• Wednesday, January 10: Deadline to Make Changes for 2023 Contribution Statements— Tax season is approaching! Now is the time to make sure your information with RiverLife is up-to-date and accurate.
  • QUESTIONS, CHANGES & LETTERS:
    • Who do I contact with giving or tax-deduction questions?
      • Aimee Moore: [email protected]
    • What if my information has changed?
      • If you have a new last name, home address, or email address, PLEASE send the updated info to Aimee by Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
    • How do I receive my 2023 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.

• Saturday, January 13: High School Youth Brunch & Bible Study— 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM in the back building. The High School Youth Group is reading through the Bible this year and will meet on the second Saturday of each month for Bible studies. It’ll be a time to discuss what we’ve been reading, ask questions, and grow in faith together. Join us as we dig deeper into the Word. Brunch is provided! Contact Oliver [[email protected]] for more information.

• Saturday, January 20: Church Board Game Night— Your move! We will meet in the back building from 6:00 PM until we’re done. We’ll have plenty of board games, but feel free to bring your own. Please bring a snack to share. This is an event geared toward adults. No childcare is available. Reach out to Cory [[email protected]] with any questions.

• Sunday, January 21: Sanctity of Life Sunday & Start of the “Baby Bottle Boomerang” Fundraiser— Your partnership helps the Community Pregnancy Center of Lake Norman touch, change, and save lives! When you support the Baby Bottle Fundraiser, you are providing the GIFT of LIFE to unborn children and allowing women and men to find real HOPE in a time of crisis. $25 = 1 Pregnancy Test | $100 = 1 Ultrasound | $1,200 = Empowers 1 Mom to Choose LIFE

There Are 3 Easy Ways to Participate:

1. Take a Baby Bottle Home— Fill it with coins, cash, and/or checks and return it to RiverLife by Sunday, February 18.
2. Give Online— CLICK HERE, or scan the QR code in the image above.
3. Mail A Check— Please make checks payable to the Community Pregnancy Center of Lake Norman with “Baby Bottle Boomerang” on the memo line. Mail to: Community Pregnancy Center of Lake Norman, 212 Caldwell Ave., Mooresville, NC 28117.

• Saturday, February 10: Prophetic Bootcamp with Jamie & Jenn Forte— Whether you are new to the prophetic or are prophetically fluent, we invite you to grow in your prophetic anointing during our second Prophetic Bootcamp. Bring a bagged lunch and a drink. The cost is $15 and includes materials. Past attendees are invited to register and attend at no cost (please bring your manual). Registration is now open! Contact the church office [[email protected] / 704-664-3540] for more information.