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This Week @ RiverLife — October 8, 2023

by | Oct 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Fall Festival is on Sunday, November 5, and this event would not be possible without a team of amazing volunteers! We will need your help setting up, serving food, cleaning and packing up, and making cakes for the Cake Walk.
Please click the button below to sign up for your preferred role.
See below (Under “Calendar of Upcoming Events“) for event details.
Fall Festival Volunteer Sign-Ups
  • 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. Guest speaker Jim Hill will share.
  • 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 starting at 6:30 PM. Then, around 7:00 PM, we transition to a time of worship followed by a Bible study. Finally, we like to 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 contact Rhonda [704-528-8000 / [email protected]].
  • Tuesday: RiverLife School of Ministry— 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM in the back building. The RiverLife School of Ministry endeavors to train those who have a recognized call of God on their lives for Kingdom ministry within and outside the church through teaching sound doctrine, training in biblical leadership, activation of spiritual gifts, and equipping in preaching ministry. Visit our website for more information.
  • 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: 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.
  • Saturday: Church Board Game Night— Let the games begin! 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.
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.

October Father’s Table Needs:

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

  • Breakfast: Oatmeal, Cereal, Pancake Mix, Eggs, Bacon, and Sausage
  • Lunch: Sliced Bread, Sliced Cheese, Lunch Meat,
    Ramen Noodles (All Flavors), Condiments: Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Pickle Relish, Peanut Butter, and Jelly
  • Dinner: Hamburger Helper, Mac & Cheese, Rice-A-Roni, Spaghetti Sauce, Canned Veggies: Mixed, Corn, Tomatoes, Peas, and Black Beans
  • Snacks: Cheese of All Kinds, Snack Crackers, Chips, and Cookies
Drop-Offs:  Sundays 10 AM -12:30 PM | Wednesdays 11-11:30 AM | The Foyer
  • Sunday, October 29 – Saturday, November 4: Love Life Adoption Week— Love Life started in Charlotte in 2016 and is spreading across the nation as they unite and mobilize the church to create a culture of love and life that will result in an end to abortion and the orphan crisis. Join us as we “adopt” a week of repentance and obedience in order to “rebuild the walls” in our cities following the model set forth in Nehemiah chapters 1 – 3.
  • Sunday at Church: Learn about what Love Life is doing locally and nationwide.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 1: Fast and pray.
  • Saturday, Nov. 4, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Participate in a peaceful prayer walk starting at 3236 Latrobe Dr. in Charlotte.
  • Click the button below to register.
RSVP for the Love Life Prayer Walk
  • Sunday, November 5: RiverLife’s 2023 Fall Festival— You are invited to join us on Sunday, November 5, from 1:00 PM – to 5:00 PM at Patterson Farm in Mt. Ulla for our 2023 Fall Festival! Patterson Farm offers a variety of fun Fall activities for the entire family, including a 2.5-acre corn maze, a petting zoo, and hayrides! Get ready to feast at our potluck BBQ lunch!
  • Each family should bring two (2) HOMEMADE sides (such as macaroni & cheese, potato salad, pasta salad, slaw, casseroles, tossed salads, fruit, rolls/bread, etc.).
  • Singles should bring one (1) dessert (such as cookies, pies, brownies, cupcakes, fudge, etc.). Please, NO slow cookers, hot plates, etc. We will not have electricity available for plug-ins.
  • This event would not be possible without a team of amazing volunteers! Please consider how you can help, and sign up using the button below.
Fall Festival Volunteer Sign-Ups
  • Mid-November thru Mid-December 2023: Operation Christmas Child Full-Time Seasonal Work Opportunity— Samaritan’s Purse is looking to hire approximately 500+ Christian men and women to fill full-time paid positions for a four-week project with Operation Christmas Child. Positions include various customer service and warehouse roles (including team coaches, greeters, heavy lifters, Class-A CDL drivers, and forklift operators). This is seasonal employment at the Operation Christmas Child facility in Charlotte. Customer service and warehouse positions pay $20/hour, and Class-A CDL driver positions pay $25/hour. Click the link below to apply.
Apply Here

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