Which Denomination or Church is Right?
August 3, 2010 by JWood
Filed under Pastor Joe's Blog
John 14:5-6
5 Thomas said to him, “LORD, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” 6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
I was raised Catholic. Catholics in the South ..read more
Is She Beautiful?
July 31, 2010 by Kay Clifton
Filed under Kay's Blog, Riverside Band Blog
I want to put a challenge out there for anyone who would like to participate. Recently I learned of famed author Anne Rice’s decision to dis-associate herself from Christianity. And as I have said before, there are plenty of people all over the world who are quick to bash ..read more
Workin’ on the Buildin’ Giving
July 30, 2010 by admin
Filed under Carol's Blog
Riverside Finance Team met this week.
We are ‘pumped up’ and excited as promotion for Workin’ on the Buildin’ commitment for 2011 begins soon.
We will be asking our church family to seek the Lord to place a dollar amount on their heart to give toward our property fund.
In ..read more
Be Encouraged by the Song, “His Eye is on the Sparrow!”
July 27, 2010 by JWood
Filed under Pastor Joe's Blog
Psalm 121
1 I lift up my eyes to the hills– where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip– he who watches over you will not slumber; 4 indeed, he who watches ..read more
Verses That Always Encourage Me
July 20, 2010 by JWood
Filed under Pastor Joe's Blog
Romans 8:28-39
28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn ..read more
Click Here to See a Drama that Will Rock You!
July 16, 2010 by JWood
Filed under Pastor Joe's Blog
The ushers at our church jumped all over me after we did this drama. I had scheduled to have them walk forward for our offering after the drama was over. Several of them who were crying told me they needed an opportunity to recover before standing in front of the entire church. ..read more
Please Stop and Listen to this Song
July 13, 2010 by JWood
Filed under Pastor Joe's Blog
He is jealous for me, Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree, Bending beneath the weight of his wind and mercy. When all of a sudden, I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory, And I realize just how beautiful You are, And how great Your affections are for me.
And oh, how ..read more
Keep Life in Perspective
July 13, 2010 by JWood
Filed under Pastor Joe's Blog
“He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose” — Jim Elliot, missionary martyr who lost his life in the late 1950′s trying to reach the Auca Indians of Ecuador
Comfort in Your Tragedy
July 8, 2010 by JWood
Filed under Pastor Joe's Blog
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear . . .
Last night in prayer meeting we meditated on Psalm 46. I was amazed as our church family shared about God’s goodness, comfort, strength and peace during the most tragic times of ..read more
Blessing our Community
July 2, 2010 by JWood
Filed under Pastor Joe's Blog
I’m looking forward to our Riverside family giving away over 4000 bottles of ice cold water tomorrow at the parade. Riverside is committed to blessing our community. Though this is a small act of kindness, it is a sincere effort to show that we care!
Come and celebrate our independence tomorrow, July 3rd ..read more