The YUTS along with three other LCMS churches will be working in the North Carolina mountains this summer, doing outreach through home repair to those in need.  Through hard work and diligent fund raising, and contributions by Thrivent Financial, the youth of Rivercliff have raised sufficient monies to fund their mission trip for 2009.  Great job!  Please join in wishing them a successful trip, pray for their safety and that hearts would be opened to hear the truth of the gospel.  We will be posting pictures and blogs from the work site during the trip, June 21-27th.  Thank you for your support Rivercliff!

Easter morning breakfast, sponsored by the YUTS was once again a roaring success!  Thank you to all the support we had from parents, friends and family.  We were able to raise $1266 for our summer mission trip!  Don’t these faces make you smile? 

April 17th and 18^th ten of the YUTS Acquired The Fire (ATF) at an event sponsored by Teen Mania held in SE Atlanta.  We spent the evening on Friday, and all day Saturday until about 9pm, talking and learning about Christ’s life, love, and interaction with his disciples; Christ’s sacrifice and what it demands of their lives, how to maintain pure relationships, making God’s word a lifeline for their own life and what it really means to honor their parents.   The YUTS came back saying they had experienced a life changing event!  Now that is high praise indeed.  Any time we can take our youth, and their friends to events that are geared specifically to them, their hearts and issues, it is a good investment in their future and ours. 

Seniors’ Bible Study led by Pastor Strickert: The Seniors' Bible Class for all 55 and up will again meet on the Second and Fourth Thursdays of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m.  The current topic of study is the parables. If you have never come to the Seniors' class, why not give it a try and enjoy the Christian fellowship and friendship we have together?  Feel free to call Pastor Strickert if you have any questions (770-396-6816).

With so many opportunities to serve through Rivercliff, you may be overwhelmed and unsure about what ministry or ministries would be a good fit for you.  To make it a little easier, we’ve partnered with Church Volunteer Central to provide a Spiritual Gifts Assessment that will help identify ministries that are a good fit for your gifts and passions.  Simply click the image below and you’ll jump to the Spritual Gifts Assessment.  The results are automatically sent to Theresa Frerking by email so that she can help identify just the place for you to get involved!

Sunday Mornings 9:35am

High School Youth: Genesis, taught by Shelley Wood. This Bible study is for confirmed YUTS Sundays at 9:35 and meets in Pastor’s study.  The purpose of this study is to discuss spiritual topics within our senior youth group based around the Old Testament book of Genesis It’s an opportunity to examine our biblical history and how it is still relevant to our lives today.

The 678 Club (Junior High Youth): is being taught “Bible 101” by Keith Dunn and Judy Lagerbloom.

Adult Bible Study: "Great People of the Old Testament" taught by the Elders of Rivercliff. We will delve into the Old Testament for answers to modern day living as we study God's Chosen People and how He directed the course of their history. What a comfort to know, "(God) is the same yesterday and today and forever" based on Hebrews 13:8.

Other Bible Studies

Women Seeking Wisdom meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:15pm.  Members host the group on a rotating basis.  For more information, contact Barb Boyd. Will resume in September. 

Men’s Bible Breakfast meets on the second Saturday of the month from 8:30am - 10:00am.  Join with your brothers in faith for good food, fellowship and bible study.  In the fellowship hall.

Friday Morning Women’s Bible Study:  Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent by Beth Moore is an in-depth look at 15 Psalms (120-135).  Just as a song or poem can express feelings of fear, doubt, hope, and joy, these 15 psalms model how study participants can voice their own petitions and praises to our God, who is always available and ready to hear us. Friday mornings 9:45-11:35. Please contact the church office if you need childcare. 

Seniors’ Bible Study led by Pastor Strickert: The Seniors' Bible Class for all 55 and up will again meet on the Second and Fourth Thursdays of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m.  The current study is on the parables. If you have never come to the Seniors' class, why not give it a try and enjoy the Christian fellowship and friendship we have together?  Feel free to call Pastor Strickert if you have any questions (770-396-6816).

Wednesday Night @ The Cliff