Weekly Newsletter October 6th

Pastor Keith Bergstrom will be continuing the series on the Seven Churches of Revelation with "Ephesus"

Livestream the service on Facebook or YouTube!

Click here to register! 

 Adult Sunday School

Riverwood is offering 2 adult Sunday school classes during the first service. Classes will be held in Classrooms 1 & 2 and will begin at 9:00 am. Childcare will be available during the classes. It's not too late to sign up!
 

Class A: Follow Me - by David Platt

A call to die. A call to live. The Cost of True Discipleship - 6-week study

When Jesus says, “Follow Me,” it’s not an invitation to say a prayer, it’s a summons to lose our lives. In this much-anticipated follow-up to Radical, Pastor David Platt challenges the traditions of cultural Christianity and reintroduces us to Jesus and His most simple request: Follow Me.

Class B: Experiencing God - by Henry, Richard, and Mike Blackaby, Claude V. King

Knowing and Doing the Will of God - 12-session study

Over the years God has used the truths of Experiencing God to awaken believers to a radically God-centered way of life. As a result, millions have come to know God intimately, to recognize His voice, and to understand His will for their lives. This new special edition is revised, updated, and ready to lead you again—or for the very first time—into a deeper relationship with God. (12 sessions)  

In every page of the Bible, learn to see Christ through the stories of His people. And discover how the God who created you and made a covenant with you will deliver you from death to life, for His name and renown.

Email greenhouse@riverwoodcovenant.org to sign up!
 

 Help the church run SMOOOTHLY...Volunteer to serve and receive a coupon for a free smoothie!

The Serve Team will be in the Commons on Sunday, October 9th, with all ministries that need volunteers represented.
The Coffee Shop ministry will be highlighted this month—coffee shop volunteers make and serve coffee and smoothies each Sunday. All training is provided! 

We are also in need of nursery workers at the 10:45 am service. Contact Tami at childrens@riverwoodcovenant.org or 612-723-0848.

Sign up to serve at any time using the Sign Up Genius. Email serveteam@riverwoodcovenant.org with any questions.

Riverwood Membership Class

Monday, October 24th, 6:00-9:00 pm

If you would like to become a member of Riverwood, please fill out the application here: Membership Application

 At Riverwood!
Monday, October 31st from 5pm-7pm
 

We are moving to the inside of the building this year, so no one has to freeze outside anymore.  We will be decorating all of the doorways inside of the church, so that children can "Trick-or-Treat" at each doorway while all of the parents can stay warm inside, chat, drink hot cider and hot chocolate!  
 

We are looking for volunteers to host/decorate each doorway.  Please contact Tami Keene if you are willing to decorate and host a doorway!
(Doorways can be decorated on the day before, Sunday Oct. 30th, or on Monday Oct. 31st.)   

We are working on keeping our church directory and database up to date. We will have people in the Commons for the next 2 weeks with an opportunity to fill out a contact update form and family photo. Or you can do it online! Use the form here: Church Directory Information Form

For information on how to access the church directory, click here: Church Directory

Thursdays, 7-8 am at local churches

Request to join the Facebook group "Community Prayer Gathering" to receive locations, other announcements, and encouragement.

Upcoming Schedule:

October 6th - Village Church

October 13th - The Highlands Church

October 20th - Riverwood Covenant Church

October 27th - Delano E-Free Church

November 3rd - Christ Lutheran Church

November 10th - Watertown E-Free Church

 Meeting on Thursday nights, 6:30-8:30 at Riverwood, starting on September 15th. We will be studying the book of Daniel using the ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal (books will be available through Riverwood). 

Saturday mornings, 8-9 am at Riverwood

Contact Brad Johnson, Brian Howe, or Jay Shearer for more information.

Become a MOPS kids volunteer at Riverwood! Meetings are held twice a month from September-May; Fridays, 9:10 am-11:30 am

Position Responsibilities:

Arrive on time (or come earlier for hot coffee!)

Follow curriculum materials set up by MOPS Kids Co-coordinators

Play with kids and talk with them about God

If you are interested in volunteering or would like to learn more, email Rachel at office@riverwoodcovenant.org or contact this year's co-coordinators Steph Halstensgard (218-969-1921) or Lacey Garcia (952-686-8577)

Wednesdays:

Energize After School Program: 3:15-5:15 pm

For kids in Kindergarten-5th Grade

Elevate: 5:45-8:00 pm

For students in 6th-12th Grade

Sundays:

Nursery, Pre-K & K-5th Grade Sunday School at both services

Middle School Sunday School: during the 10:45 am service in Classroom 1, dismissed after worship

For students in 6th-8th Grade

High School Bible Study, 7-8:30 pm at Geo's house (email office@riverwoodcovenant.org for the address)

For students 9th-12th Grade

All kids/students must have a current waiver on file. Waivers are good September 2022-August 2023. If your student does not have a current waiver on file, please fill one out here: Waiver

You can log in and view your contact information and giving statements through Breeze Church Management. Visit riverwood.breezechms.com to log in. If you do not have an account, click "Create Account." If your email address is not found in the system, contact the church office (office@riverwoodcovenant.org) to be added.

Remember to support Riverwood at Amazon Smile. Visit smile.amazon.com, search for Riverwood, and make your regular Amazon purchases. A percentage of your purchase will go to Riverwood!

Riverwood is pleased to offer Study Gateway, instant access to the world's best video curriculum from some of the most prominent Christian authors and speakers. And the best part is, access is available to you absolutely free!

Email office@riverwoodcovenant.org to receive a link to sign up. If you already have a login, visit studygateway.com to access materials.