• THIS AFTERNOON: RiverLife’s 2022 Fall Festival— You are invited to join us from 1-5 p.m. at Patterson Farm in Mt. Ulla for our 2022 Fall Festival! Patterson Farm has a bevy of fun, Fall activities for the entire family to enjoy, including a 2.5-acre corn maize, a petting zoo and hayrides! NEW this year: a Bluegrass Band, Christmas Crafts (adults only), Volleyball, and Soccer! We’ll feast on pulled pork BBQ from the Smoke Pit during our potluck lunch! Each family should bring 2 HOMEMADE sides (such as macaroni & cheese, potato salad, pasta salad, baked beans, chili, soup, slaw, casseroles, tossed salads, cooked veggies, fruit, rolls/bread, etc.). And singles should bring 1 dessert (such as cookies, pies, brownies, cupcakes, fudge, cobbler, homemade ice cream, etc.) and 1 drink (such as lemonade, tea, soda, juice, punch, sparkling water, apple cider, etc.). We’ll have outlets available to plug in your crock-pots and slow cookers. NO need to bring serving utensils; we have plenty! Handicap parking and an unloading zone are available—just ask the parking attendant. Bring your lawn chair for seating near the Bluegrass Band or for added comfort. See you there!
  • 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. Jim Hill will share.
  • 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 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.
  • 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]].
  • Tuesday: Finding Treasure in the Word— You are invited to join us from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in RiverLife’s back building for a covered-dish meal and our adult Bible Study. Psalm 119:162 says “I will rejoice at Your Word as one who finds great treasure.” Bring your Bible as we go on an exciting treasure hunt together! Tony and Cindy Baker are leading the Bible Study. No childcare is available. For more information call: Tony [704-779-8548], Cindy [704-488-9350], Tom [704-706-7378] or Debbie [704-706-7379].
  • Tuesday: 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.
  • 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.
  • Wednesday: High School Youth— 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the church’s back building. Students in grades 9-12 are invited to join us! Email Cory [[email protected]] for details.
  • Thursday: Más que Vencedores (Spanish-Speaking Life Link)— Join us at 6:45 p.m. at Carmen & Rufino’s house in Statesville! We gather on the third Thursdays of the month for fellowship, a covered-dish meal, Bible study and a time of prayer. Contact Fabiola [704-883-8490] for more information.
  • Thursday: Healing Rooms— 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the church’s main building. Everyone is welcome! Feel free to invite your family and friends to drop by to receive prayer for physical healing on the 3rd Thursday of each month. “By His wounds, we are healed!” Isaiah 53:5. Questions? Email us at: [email protected].
  • Friday: Navigating Life (Salisbury)— 6:00 p.m. at the Gheen’s house on the 3rd Friday of each month. 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.
Text RIVERLIFE to 833-570-6827
A Quick & Easy Way to Give!
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, our 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.

November Father’s Table Needs:

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

  • Bottles of Oil: Vegetable, Olive, Avocado
  • Bags of White Rice, Bags of Dried Pinto Beans
  • Canned Tuna, Canned Tomatoes, Canned Corn, Canned Sweet Peas
  • All Seasonings
  • Sugar, Flour
  • Hygiene Items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, bath soap, shampoo, conditioner)

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

  • Sunday, December 18: Venezuela Christmas Outreach Deadline— We are privileged again this year to bless families in Maturin, Venezuela who are experiencing a challenging holiday season by providing toys, clothes, medicines and groceries. We invite you to become a part of this outreach by prayers and financial 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. Remember, the deadline for giving is Sunday, December 18. For more information, please contact Ericka [[email protected]].
  • Sunday, December 18: RiverLife Christmas Service— Plan to join us at 10:00 a.m. for our RiverLife Christmas Service! Save the date; more details coming soon!

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