Upward Basketball Season | Winter 2023
At Riverside Church, we believe everyone is created to Make a Difference in their community. Riverside Church took on a call this past winter sports season to reach children and families and meet a community need. Years ago, the church noticed a lack of a winter sport...
Preschool | 1, 2, 3
Monthly Big Idea Jesus is alive. MEMORY VERSE “I am alive for ever and ever!” Revelation 1:18, NIV Week OnePalm SundayMatthew 21:1-11, 15-16 People lay palm branches and coats on the road and shout, "Hosanna," when Jesus rides into town. Week TwoEasterMatthew...
Elementary | Community Garden
Monthly Big Idea Humility is putting others first bygiving up what you think you deserve. MEMORY VERSE "Don’t do anything only to get ahead. Don’t do it because you are proud. Instead, be humble. Value others more than yourselves." Philippians 2:3, NIrV Week...
Jesus – The Servant | Pastor Paul Booko
(Pic of Easter invite card - front and back) John 13:4-5 So he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was...
Jesus – The Miracle Worker | Pastor Paul Booko
(Pic of “Make A Difference” logo with dollar amount) Matthew 4:23-24 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. News about him spread all over Syria,...
Jesus – The Man | Pastor Paul Booko
(Jesus video) Hebrews 2:14 (TLB) Since we, God’s children, are human beings—made of flesh and blood—he became flesh and blood too by being born in human form; for only as a human being could he die and in dying break the power of the devil who had the power of death....
Real Talk | Pastor Paul & Bonnie are Interviewed by Chad & Kristen Cottingham
(Pic of Paul & Bonnie wedding) Ephesians 4:2-3 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8(a) Love is patient, love is kind. It...
Preschool | Confetti Toss
Monthly Big Idea I can love like Jesus. MEMORY VERSE “A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17, NIrV Week OneJesus Washes His Friends' FeetJohn 13:3-7, 34-35 Jesus washes His disciples' feet and then tells them to love others the way He has loved them. Week...
Elementary | Work In Progress
Monthly Big Idea Forgiveness is deciding that someone who has wronged you doesn't have to pay. MEMORY VERSE "Put up with one another. Forgive one another if you are holding something against someone. Forgive, just as the Lord forgave you." Colossians 3:13, NIrV ...
God & Sexuality | Pastor Paul Booko
Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. I'm sorry when the church has emphasized behavior more than...
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Youth | Your New Playlist | January 07 – January 28, 2024
Monthly Big Idea A student’s guide to tapping into the superpower of mindset. MEMORY VERSE When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. PSALM 94:19 NLT Week One ScriptureMatthew 6:34 NLT Matthew 11:28-30 NIV Psalm 94:19 NLT You...
The Awe of God – Part 1 | Pastor Paul Booko
Isaiah 33:6 NKJVWisdom and knowledge will be the stability of your times And the strength of salvation; The fear of the LORD is His treasure. Isaiah 11:3aHe will delight in the fear of the LORD. Philippians 2:12Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as...
Preschool | Clubhouse Clues | January Series Overview
Monthly Big Idea Jesus teaches me important things. MEMORY VERSE “The people were amazed at his teaching.” Matthew 7:28, NCV Week One Jesus Teaches a CrowdMark 6:30-34 When Jesus sees a large crowd of people, He teaches them important things, because He loves...
Elementary | Pet Project | January Series Overview
Monthly Big Idea Responsibility is showing you can be trusted with what is expected of you MEMORY VERSE “Suppose you can be trusted with something very little. Then you can also be trusted with something very large.” Luke 16:10a, NIrV Week One Greatest...
Rule Your Atmosphere in 2024 | Pastor Paul Booko
Isaiah 40:31Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint. Ephesians 4:29Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful...