Riverside News

2018_December Happenings @ Riverside Advent The word Advent means "coming" or "arrival." The focus of the entire season is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and the anticipation of his return. It is celebrating a truth about God, the revelation of God in Christ whereby all of creation might be reconciled to God. Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas. Each Sunday, as you can also do at home, we light an Advent Candle: Sunday, December 2nd... Read More

2018_November Happenings @ Riverside Bold Prayers of the Bible Sermon Series Pastor Otto continues his sermon series “ Bold Prayers of the Bible. ” The remaining series are as follows: November 4th: “The Prayer of Nehemiah: Grant Me Mercy” (Nehemiah 1:4-11) November 11th: “The Prayer of the Early Church: Make Us Courageous” (Acts 4:23-31) November 18th: “The Prayer of Paul: Give Us Wisdom and Insight” (Ephesians 1:15-23) ... Read More

2018_October Happenings @ Riverside October Sermon Series Pastor Otto’s new sermon series is “ Bold Prayers of the Bible. ” The series is as follows: October   7th:    “The Prayer of Moses: Show Me Your Glory” (Exodus 33:12-23) October 14th:   “The Prayer of Solomon: Hear from Heaven” (2 Chronicles 6:12-42) October 21st:    “The Prayer of Elijah: Answer by Fire and... Read More

2018_September Happenings @ Riverside New Sermon Series Pastor Otto will begin a new sermon series entitled "Something Worth Fighting For: A Study of the Book of Haggai," starting Sunday, September 2nd through Sunday, September 23rd. September 2nd: "First Things First" (Haggai 1:1-15) September 9th: "Promises for the Discouraged" (Haggai 2:1-9) September 16th: "Commitment to Purity" (Haggai 2:10-19) September 23rd: "Look... Read More

2018_August Happenings @ Riverside " Your Best Summer Ever " Sermon Series Pastor Otto's "Your Best Summer Ever" sermon series concludes this month. August 5th: Hiking with Jesus (Mark 9:27-38) August 12th: Summer Mission Camp Student Testimonies August 19th: On a Mountain Top with Jesus (Mark 9:1-13) Florida and Beyond Summer Mission Offering During the month of August, we will be collecting our Florida and Beyond Summer Missions... Read More

2018_July Happenings @ Riverside " Your Best Summer Ever " Sermon Series July 8th: Fishing with Jesus (Mark 1:16-20) July 15th: Sailing with Jesus (Mark 4:35-41) July 22nd: Mission Trip with Jesus (Mark 6:6-12) July 29th: On Vacation with Jesus (Mark 6:30-44) August 5th: Hiking with Jesus (Mark 9:27-38) August 12th: Summer Mission Camp Student Testimonies August 19th: On a Mountain Top with Jesus (Mark 9:1-13) Children's Ministry... Read More

2018_June Happenings @ Riverside   Vacation Bible School (VBS)  VBS is June 11th-15th, 9:00 AM-Noon, and is for children ages 4 (on or by September  1st, 2018) through completed 6th grade. Our theme this year is “Game On!” We invite your kids to grab their megaphones, lace up their cleats, and tune up their instruments. As they fill up the offensive line, sideline, and drumline, your players, cheerleaders, and band members will realize God has given... Read More

2018_May Happenings @ Riverside Happy Mother's Day Mother's plant the seeds of love. A Mother's Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for bringing my children into my life. Help me guide them and teach them through example to lead lives of wisdom and strong, loving faith. Please let them learn to serve you always in thought and deed. And remind me, Lord, to always be there for my family as you are always there for me. Amen. National Day of Prayer The National Day of... Read More

2018_April Happenings @ Riverside Join us on Sunday, April 1st, 9:30 or 11:00 AM, as we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus.   Vacation Bible School (VBS)  VBS will be held June 11th-15th, 9:00 AM-Noon, and is for children ages 4 (by September  1st, 2018) through completed 6th grade. Preregistration begins Sunday, April 1st and will run until Sunday, May 27th. Space is limited so register early! To provide a quality, safe experience for our... Read More

2018_March Happenings @ Riverside Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 11th at 2 AM. Remember to spring forward before you go to bed on Saturday night. Flea Market The Riverside Students will be sponsoring a Flea Market on Saturday, March 17th, 7:00 AM-2:00 PM in the Parking Lot. Vendors are welcome. Cost is $20 cash per spot. Each spot is equal to two parking spaces. To reserve your spot, stop by the Church Office before Friday, March 16th.... Read More

2018_February Happenings @ Riverside Fruit of the Spirit Sermon Series Pastor Otto continues his Fruit of the Spirit sermon series entitled "Spiritual Growth: Making it Happen in the New Year." The series continues as follows: February 4th: Growing in Patience February 11th: Growing in Kindness February 18th: Growing in Goodness February 25th: Growing in Faithfulness March 4th: Growing in Gentleness March 11th: Growing in Self-Control   ... Read More

2018_January Happenings @ Riverside Fruit of the Spirit Sermon Series On January 7th, Pastor Otto will begin his Fruit of the Spirit sermon series entitled "Spiritual Growth: Making it Happen in the New Year." The series is as follows: January 7th: Living by the Spirit January 14th: Growing in Love January 21st: Growing in Joy January 28th: Growing in Peace February 4th: Growing in Patience February 11th: Growing in Kindness February 18th: Growing in... Read More