Riverside News

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

2017_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 3rd... Read More

2017_November Happenings @ Riverside Women's Bible Study Join us for  Max Lucado’s video study “Because of Bethlehem” where we will explore the gift of how the One who made everything chose to make Himself nothing for us. We will begin on Friday, November 3rd at 9:30 AM and continue through the Christmas season at Betty Rodriguez's residence. Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, November 5th at 2:00 AM. Don't forget... Read More

2017_October Happenings @ Riverside Putting the Pieces Together Join us for the Third Annual Putting the Pieces Together fundraiser for Autism. The event will take place on Saturday, October 7th at 7:00 PM at the Warehouse (10250 SW 107 AVE). Tickets will be on sale at the door for $5. Proceeds to go to Zach Speaks Inc. Join us for music, drama, and more! Hispanic Heritage Celebration Our Child Development Center invites everyone to join them for their Hispanic... Read More

2017_September Happenings @ Riverside Labor Day Monday, September 4th, due to Labor Day, the Church, CDC, and public schools are closed. Couples Ministry Italian Dinner Potluck All married and engaged couples are invited to our Italian Night Potluck Dinner, Saturday, September 9th, 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your favorite Italian dish! Sign up in the Foyer on Sunday. CDC Scholastic Book Fair Our Child Development Center (CDC) invites you to... Read More

2017_August Happenings @ Riverside Florida and Beyond Summer Mission Offering During the month of August, we will be collecting our Florida and Beyond Summer Missions Offering.  This offering reaches out to Florida’s orphaned and disadvantaged children, our state mission efforts, and feeding the hungry of the world. It supports the Florida Baptist Children's Homes, Maguire State Mission Offering, and Florida Baptist Global Hunger Relief. Please be in prayer as what... Read More

2017_July Happenings @ Riverside   Summer Sermon Series Our Summer Sermon Series is Ancient Stories/Timeless Truths: 10 Narratives that Will Change Your Life . July 2nd: Noah's Ark July 9th: Abraham and a Test of Faith ( Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Gary Johnson, Director of Missions of the Miami Baptist Association ) July 16th: David and Goliath ( Speaker: Dion Todman, Interim Youth Director ) July 23rd: Moses and the Burning Bush July 30th: Joshua and... Read More