Divorce Care will begin a 13 week study Sunday, September 5, at 10:30 am in the Conference Room. Divorce Care is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences.

The new semester will be starting on Tuesday, September 7 at 6:45 pm in the Conference Room in the Chapel Building. You may sign up for this on Sundays at the Information Center. This class is led by Pastor George.

Starting September 12, we are meeting in Classroom 1 in the buidings north of the Sanctuary Sunday mornings at 8:00 am to study Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology. Since there are many who were not a part of the first study of this book, there has been much enthusiasm about starting the book over again. Our brothers Larry Sees and Vitaliy Kuchkovskiy are leading this study. Even if you didn't get in on it at the beginning, join us when we come back from the break. You can jump in at any time and hit the ground running!

If you are interested in this ministry, there will be an informational meeting with light lunch in the church dining room at 12:00 pm on Sunday, September 12. If you have already signed up, we are expecting you. For more information stop by the Judea Outreach Ministries table in the breezeway or call Verna Hagemier, 431-4756.

Kids choirs will begin Sunday night, September 12. There are three different choirs for childre three years through sixth grade. Please sign your children up at the table in the breezeway Sunday mornings.

Men's Precept Bible Study will go through the book of James this year. They will meet Tuesday nights in Classroom 1 from 7:15 pm-9:00 pm. Cost is $35 for the year and the study begins September 14. If you are interested in joining us this year, please sign up at the Men's Ministries table or email garykliewer@hotmail.com.

ALL LEADERSL: Wednesday, September 15, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm. Come hear our vision for Awana!       Meet with your director and hear the game plan. Awana starts the following Wednesday.

Paul Sailhamer will share biblical truths from Ephesians as he speaks on Homeland Security: Knowing Your Heart and Home are Under God's Protection in an Uncertain World. Pick up a registration form at the Men's Ministry Table in the breezeway, or print out a Registration Form. The cost is $25. See our Men's page for the schedule.

Paul Sailhamer will share biblical truths from Ephesians as he speaks on Homeland Security: Knowing Your Heart and Home are Under God's Protection in an Uncertain World. Pick up a registration form at the Men's Ministry Table in the breezeway, or print out a Registration Form. The cost is $25. See our Men's page for the schedule.

The Inquirers Class is the first class we want you to attend if you are considering Riverpark as your church home, and it is required for ministry in the church. It is a one-evening class led by Pastor George and provides an overview of the ministry and teachings at Riverpark. The next class will be Monday, September 20 from 6:30 pm-10:00 pm in the choir room and you may sign up at the Information Center on Sunday mornings.

Grief Share will begin a 13 week cycle September 20 in the Prayer Room on Monday nights from 6:45-8:45 pm for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. New DVDs with Close Captions will be shown. For questions or additional information you may contact one of the facilitators: Davy Janca 477-6998, Betty Jonkman 348-2396, Mary Beth Wold 448-9735, or Chris Long 348-9574.

Women's Birthday Connection is Monday, September 20, at 7:00 pm. If your birthday is in September, you are invited to join Kristi in her home (8648 N. Fuller St.) for dessert to celebrate and get to know her and other women born in September! Call the church office or visit the Women's Ministry table to RSVP.

September 22 - May 11                          

Wednesday Nights, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 25, 9:30 am-12:00 pm. Do your photos or recipes need organizing? Cindy Jenkins will give you a tool in this class. We will meet in the home of Karen Angel. Sign up and pick up directions at the Women's Ministry Table.

Ladies Road Trip October 2, 9:30 am-1:30 pm. $25 includes a short trip to the Fresno Underground Gardens and lunch at Patio Cafe. The spots are limited, so don't wait to sign up. Bring your mentor/mentee and make this a great day together!

We will be studying the book "The Trellis and the Vine" as a church in cross-generational small groups. More information to come.

Plans are beginning now for the Ladies Holiday Tea.  Would you like to be a hostess, set a table, greet, decorate, help with food prep, be a part of this event? We will have an event planning meeting on Sunday, October 3, at 4:00 pm in the Dining Room. We want to invite any woman age 18 - 100 to come.

Join us for lunch on Monday, October 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Dining Room. Terri Gibson will be sharing her story with us. Bring your lunch and a friend as we share this time together.