Easter Sunday

Good Evening Rivierbank,

This upcoming Sunday is Easter. I am so excited to celebrate our first Easter Sunday as a body of believers. This Sunday will be a special time of sharing and rejoicing in what Jesus did for us on the cross. I am looking for a few people who are willing to share in about 5 minutes how the fact that Jesus rose from the dead has made a real difference in their life. If you are willing to share please reply to this email and let me know so we can talk further about it.

Also, like we talked about on Sunday... this Friday evening we are going to fan out in the neighborhoods around the Lovingston Opry and introduce ourselves to our neighbors and invite them to worship with us Sunday morning. This will be very low key and easy and we will go in small groups (couples, families, youth, etc.) We will meet at the church at 6PM to get ready and will plan to be done about 7:30-8. I look forward to "casting a net" with all the Riverbank team.

Be Blessed,
Pastor Brian

Sin is a Heart Issue

Do you have a sin "list?" We all make these lists in our our minds and with our words. We create lists of sins that our easy for us to see and judge. Things like... smoking, drinking, cussing, cheating, stealing, etc. Does God have a list? In this passage we see one of God's lists. However, there is something significantly different about God's list and the one I usually make. His list is all about he heart! God knows that if our heart is transformed to be like Christ's our actions will change. I want my desires and my heart to be the same as His.

Building God's Kingdom is like Farming

Good Evening Riverbank,

I am a little tired this evening after working in the garden and setting fence posts today. However, I was reminded that building the kingdom of God is a lot like farming. It takes work to prepare the soil, the land, etc. Then we sow the seeds, water and wait while God does what only He can do. Building God's kingdom is very much the same way. It takes work and patience, but when the harvest comes there is nothing else like it.

Also, don't forget to move your clocks forward and hour tonight. If you don't you will be a little late for church. :)

Pastor Brian

Moving into the Lovingston Opry this week

Good Morning Riverbank,

This is an exciting week. We are moving into the Lovingston Opry which puts us right in the center of the area that God has called us to reach and minister to. Please keep this Sunday in prayer as I believe God is going to do something special and that there will be people there that have not been connected to a church family in a long time if ever.

Here's the information you need to know.

Saturday Mar. 5th - Set-up beginning at 9. Bring cleaning supplies, and a packed lunch. I believe we will be done early afternoon.

Sunday Mar. 6th. - Welcome time begins at 9:30. Plan to arrive by then to welcome our guests. We will celebrate what the God is doing. The children will stay in the service so plan accordingly. We will have a balcony room set up with some toys for parents and children to use if necessary. And, finally when after the service we will eat! Bring enough food for your family plus some so that we have plenty of food for everyone. Drink and table service will be provided.

Keep passing the word and we look forward to seeing you there.

Pastor Brian

Important Update

Good Morning Riverbank,

Well I preached on the Journey of Abraham on Sunday and our journey as Riverbank has gotten a little more interesting.   Due to the need for additional time to prepare the Lovingston Opry for our arrival,  we will not be able to move in until the beginning of March.  Please help pass the word.  I will get a new "Poster" out this evening so that you can re-post them.  I will also be updating the Facebook event.  

Riverbank Moves to the Lovingston Opry Facebook Event

Encourage those you have been inviting to join us at Shipman in February.  Also, we will not have the work day this Saturday.  That will be on hold until we have some more details.

I am sure that God has a purpose in us staying in Shipman for another month.  It is our job to seek what the purpose is and fulfill it.  

Here is the link to the video for this past Sunday's service if you were unable to attend.

Enjoy the Journey today,

Pastor Brian