This Week @ RiverLife — September 11, 2022

• 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. Byron Wicker will share.
• This Morning: High School Youth Sunday School Class (Grades 9-12)— The high school youth Sunday school class will continue to meet 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.

• This Afternoon: Church Baptism— 2:00-3:00 p.m. at Lake Norman! If you would like to be water baptized but didn’t sign up, please reach out to Ryan Meade.
• 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: Practical Christianity (Mooresville)— You are invited to join us at 6:00 p.m. at the Croley’s house for a covered dish dinner! Our gathering includes a Bible study with prayer and discussion about relevant topics that are practical to everyday life. Bring your Bible and come join us! Contact Sue [[email protected]] for directions or more information.

• 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.

• JOIN US! Tuesday: nourish (Young Women’s Bible Study)—7:00-8:30 p.m. in the back building. nourish is a gathering place for young women (age 20-40’s) to connect through fellowship and studying God’s word. Over six weeks (September 6-October 11) we will dive into the study by Havilah Cunningham, “Leap Into Love: Living Present to My Purpose on the Planet.” We will cover topics such as self-abandonment, recovering ourselves, building confidence, and changing culture. This study will uncover the truth that you are an example of His most significant work. Learn how radical love and acceptance of your physical frame can change your whole life!  Order your copy and join us! For more information, please contact Mary Meade [[email protected]].

• Wednesday: 40 Days of Prayer Initiative with Love Life Charlotte— 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at 3236 Latrobe Drive, Charlotte, NC 2821. Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the restrictions placed on abortion by our neighboring states, North Carolina has seen an influx of women traveling from Tennessee, Virginia, South Carolina, Alabama and Georgia seeking abortions. Therefore, Love Life Charlotte has organized 40 Days of Prayer & Scripture reading. During these 40 days (8 consecutive weeks Monday through Friday, which started on Monday, August 15th), the participants will read through the entire Bible. If you are interested in joining the group from RiverLife that will go down to Charlotte to worship, pray, read Scripture aloud and stand in the gap, please contact Crystal [[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.
• 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. 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)— 7:00 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. This month we will continue discussing Darren Stott’s book Pattern Interrupt. All are welcome! Contact Linda [704-637-7888 / [email protected]] for directions or more information.
• Saturday: Men’s Prayer Group— 7:00 a.m. in the Prayer Room. This prayer time has been a free-flowing mixture of worship, testimony and prayer. We seek the Lord’s heart and pray accordingly! Please text Jeff Miller [704-775-6652] on Friday for our Saturday meeting details.

• Spaghetti Sauce
• Canned Tomatoes, Canned Corn
• Bags of White Rice
• Bags of Dried Pinto Beans
• Vegetable or Olive Oil
• Old Fashioned Oatmeal, Boxed Cereal
• Pancake Mix & Syrup

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

• Saturday, September 24: Community Pregnancy Center of Lake Norman’s Walk for LIFE— 9:30 a.m. at Langtree Lake Norman. Would you like to Help Empower Moms to Choose LIFE? Visit the Pregnancy Center’s website, stop by the info table in the church foyer or reach out to Pam [[email protected]] if you would like to learn more about this fundraiser to support our local crisis pregnancy center! The goal is to raise $150,000 for their ongoing work in our community. Click HERE if you would like to make a donation.

• Saturday, October 8: Love Life Baby Shower— 1:00-3:00 p.m. in RiverLife’s back building. You are invited to join us as we welcome and bless Baby LeMar and his mother! RSVP HERE or by contacting Cathy Hill.

• October 21-23: WAITLIST for Sojourn Women’s Retreat— Retreat registration is full/closed! However, if you want to attend and missed it, email Paula [[email protected]] to be added to the waitlist. Please include: 1) your full name, 2) your contact phone number and/or email, 3) a list of any physical limitations or special needs you may have (such as no top bunk, stairs, etc.), and 4) which campus you attend (Mooresville or Chapel Hill). If a space becomes available, we will contact you.

• 2022 Building Fund: If you would like to make a contribution to the Building Fund to help pay off the mortgage on our church facility, cash or checks (made out to RLF and clearly labeled “Building Fund Offering”) can be placed in the offering plate or dropped in the offering box in the church foyer. Online donations can be made on our app or on our website by simply choosing “Building Fund Offering” from the drop-down Fund Menu.