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This was my fifth trip to Haiti with Northwest Haiti Christian Mission and, each year, I love to see how God uses small experiences to create big blessings. This year, as with every year, we had plans of the things we would like to do, but we also tried to leave time to fill other…
When I was 11 years old, I was getting off of the school bus from an overnight trip at Camp Tecumseh in Indiana. My entire fifth-grade class had been on an overnight trip, hiking, canoeing, and learning outdoor survival skills. It was an amazing trip. But when I got off the bus, my mom didn’t…
For many years now, The River Church has supported Serve City once a month with meals. We asked Teresa Brand, who has been in their ministry, called The Chosen, to tell us more about it. What is The Chosen? The Chosen is the food pantry and homeless shelter at Serve City, a social service organization…
Over 20 years ago, my husband, Todd, and I entered the world of parenthood when our daughter was born. Two years later, we had our son. I set aside a full-time job and was blessed to be able to stay home with our kids. Todd was hired at a church in Michigan to pastor part-time and continued to work 30 hours…
Where are we, The River, financially? Sunday afternoon, January 28, The River Church held its annual business meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to review our financial data from 2017 and present the 2018 budget to be voted on by the members who were present. The finance team operates under the authority of the elders and reports to the…
I went on my first mission trip to Haiti in February of 2017. While there, I was able to use my experience as a medical assistant to help with clinics held for Haitians who have limited access to healthcare. I was able to check their blood pressure and assist with handing out medications and vitamins.…
Some of the best things come as a result of discipline. For example: Becoming debt-free requires choosing to live on less. Getting in shape means changing one’s diet and scheduling exercise. In starting a new business, one has to sacrifice long hours and assume some financial risk. Saving for retirement means modifying today’s desires for long-term security.…
I love Christmas! It is my favorite time of year. From the Christmas lights to the music, to the time spent with family… It truly is the most wonderful time of year for me. When I was a kid, I would help my parents decorate and put lights up in my room, because I loved Christmas that…
Tami Richardson, our RiverBank Kids Director, showed me a video a parent sent her of their preschool daughter singing the song she learned on Sunday morning at The River. As the little girl swayed and twisted with energy she sang: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; Do not be discouraged. Our Lord God…
“Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances…” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV “I will give thanks to my LORD with my whole heart.” Psalm 111:1 ESVTurkey, pumpkin pie, sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce, and stuffing. Yummy! It is nearly time to pull out all of our favorite family recipes. A cup of this, a…