October is Pastor Appreciation Month. We are so grateful for our pastors, Joe Velarde and Chris Dean! We are blessed by their hearts for the Lord and for people. Pastor Joe and Pastor Chris both make a meaningful impact on their families and friends, in our church family, and within the community. 

We appreciate them year round, but the elders and the pastoral care team invite you to take the opportunity to be intentional this month in reaching out to Pastor Joe, Pastor Chris, and their wives, Amy Velarde and Sam Dean with a note, text, call, or by sharing in person how grateful you are for them! 

For those interested in giving a love offering to the pastors, any gifts can be given directly to the pastors. (Please note, any gifts would not be tax deductible.)

This fall, we’re bringing together the East and West Men’s Breakfast tables for one evening of food, fellowship, and celebrating all God has done in our community.

Join us Friday, October 2 from 5:30–10:00 PM at Steve Klase’s home. Families are welcome! Hot dogs and buns will be provided, and we’re asking everyone to bring a favorite food or snack to share. We’ll have yard games, plenty of time to connect, and just enjoy being together.

Please RSVP here so we can plan ahead.

Join the ladies of Riverbend for our 3rd annual retreat to Camp Orchard Hill in Dallas, PA for the Alive Women’s Retreat. Enjoy a weekend of rest, spiritual refreshment, deep friendships and wonderful food…with the perfect touch of outdoor adventure! 

The speaker this year is Laura Gaines. She will be speaking on Known and Loved: Embracing Your God-Given Identity.

You can learn more about the event and register HERE.‍ ‍Make sure to say you are with Riverbend!

For any questions, please contact Taylor Breinich at 484-523-9985

The women's walk and talk happens on the first Saturday of the month. Women of all ages and abilities gather at 8:50 a.m. in the church parking lot. Participants will depart the lot for an hour-long walk in the city at 9 a.m.. The walk will conclude back at the parking lot at 10 a.m. While exercise is one of the benefits of the walk, it is not the primary goal. The primary goal is to have conversation and to connect with one another. Getting steps in and gaining an awareness of the community around our church are additional benefits.

Tuesday, September 1st: Delivery and bag packing at 9:30am

Wednesday, September 9th: Distribution at 11:00-12:30pm (volunteers arrive at 10:00am)

Saturday, September 19th: Volunteer Bag Packing at 10am

Wednesday, September 23rd: Distribution at 11:00am-12:30pm (Volunteers arrive at 10:00am)

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Tabitha at tabitha@riverbendonline.org or text 484-312-5831

The worship team is looking to continue growing our worship ministry. Worship tryouts will be held on Tuesday, October 6th from 6:30-8:00 pm. If you are looking to get involved in our worship ministry, please sign up for tryouts by filling out this form or e-mail Emily Price at emily@riverbendonline.org by Sunday, September 20th. 

The Open Table will be hosting a Costume Party Friday October 9th from 6:30-9:00pm. The Open Table is a monthly social for adults with special needs. The event is always looking for volunteers to help with set up and clean up - as well as volunteers to just hang and have a fun time with our guests. We also are in need of snack and baked good donations for the event.

To Volunteer: https://riverbendforms.churchcenter.com/registrations/signups/3904107

For Snack and Baked Good Donations email: lisa@riverbendonline.org

To Attend: https://riverbendforms.churchcenter.com/registrations/signups/3904091

Follow The Open Table at facebook.com/TheOpenTableLV

Are you exploring faith? Perhaps, new to a relationship with Jesus? Maybe you’ve already taken steps like baptism? Wherever you are, we want to help you on your journey with Jesus. We’ve created a New Believer Class between services on select Sundays to help support and further equip you.

Classes meet in the Family/Sensory Room behind the Cafe. 

Register here.