Hi, my name is Cathy, and I’ve been part of the Elder team with my husband Dale for the past two years. We have been part of Riverside since it was first planted 11 years ago. During most of that time we have also been part of the Missions team, and have traveled several times to Asha Children’s home in …
WEDNESDAY (12/23/20)
Hi, my name is Shelley and I have been part of Riverside since its beginning. I am the wife of Keith and mother of a slew of teenagers; I cannot keep their ages straight! Today’s passage comes from Joshua 5:10-6:27. At the end of Chapter 5, we see a Commander of the Lord’s army come and visit Joshua. I don’t …
TUESDAY (12/22/20)
I’m Marcie and I’m new to South Bend and Riverside. We moved here from Michigan in early October when my husband Andrew joined the staff at Riverside. Andrew and I have spent the last few months settling into our neighborhood just a few blocks West of downtown, with our five children. The passage you are going to read today is: …
MONDAY (12/21/20)
Hi, my name is Tamara and I have been on staff doing kids’ ministry for a little over a year now. I moved to South Bend from Vincennes, IN last August through connections at Camp Ray Bird. I began attending Riverside during the summer I first started working at Ray Bird. I live with my roommate, Azia, and our two …
SUNDAY (12/20/20)
On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we light the final candle and reflect on Love. As you sit and relax with the Father this morning, say aloud the ways that the Father has demonstrated His love to you personally. Think back over this past year, how do you know that you are loved?
SATURDAY (12/19/20)
Hey Riverside Family! This is Ila, and I’m glad to spend this moment in the Advent season with you. If you don’t know me, I’m Benji’s other half. Folks can usually find me singing with the worship team, teaching the 3rd-5th graders, or keeping up with our four adventurous girls! Today, we are going to read a portion of Numbers …
FRIDAY (12/18/20)
Hi, my name is Andrew, and I am the “In” Pastor at Riverside. It is truly a gift to be called to oversee home groups, formation ministries, and connections. At 6’9”, I am one of the tallest people around, and though it once took up most of my life, I gave up my brief basketball career at age 16. The …