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There are SO MANY ways to get connected here at The River Church. Below is just a taste of some areas that you could be a part of. Feel free to contact us with questions on how to be a part of The River Church Community.

The Li’l Splashes Nursery has a dedicated staff who encourage the growth and development of your little one in a fun, caring and peaceful environment. It is available every adult worship service.

Because each developmental stage is unique, four different classes are available. These include the Infants, the Walkers, the Preschool 2 years olds, and the Preschool 3 year olds. In each class, the children are encouraged to worship with instruments and singing with music just for them! A teaching lesson is used each week which utilizes puppets, crafts and story time.

The Li’l Nursery staff desires to see the child grow in Christlikeness even at their early age. As this is instilled in them, along with your parenting, we can help to change their world!

Kids in Action (ages 4 - 12) have their very own church service in the RISE building on Sundays beginning at 9 a.m. Pastor Jim and the volunteers coordinate praise, worship, registration, preaching and games during this dynamic time.

A check in system guarantees security for the kids.

"Life Time," from 9 - 10 a.m. is free time to enjoy foosball, basketball, and video games while developing friendships. From 10 a.m. to the end of service, kids participate in praise, worship, prayer, and age-appropriate activities and lessons.

The 4- and 5-year-olds have their own class with age-appropriate expectations and activities.

During Family Night on Wednesdays at 7:00p.m., the kids meet upstairs in the main building for a time of learning and fun.

We have two weekly programs for 7th-12th graders at the River church. God has big plans for the youth of Decatur and Wise County! We are part of a Revolution and you cannot miss out!

Sunday nights, 5:00-8:00pm
On Sunday nights, the service starts at 6:00pm but the Rise building opens at 5:00 for us to hang out and play pool, Wii, listen to music, and eat dinner. We also have a variety of food and coffee drinks at low prices. We want to hang out and get to know you and your friends.

Then at 6:00pm, with live, student-led, rock-style worship, students are encouraged to enter into the presence of God in an environment that speaks their language and glorifies God. Pastor James will teach on various topics to help you to achieve your dreams and grow in Christlikeness so that you can go and change your own world! At 7:00pm, there’s more time to hang out, play games, and listen to music.

Wednesday nights, 7:00pm
On Wednesday nights, rise:youth meet in small, discipleship groups. Pastor James is teaching the 9th-12th graders on Next Generation Leader. Topics include: Impacting Your World, Rising to the Occasion, Secrets to Success in Life. The 6th-8th graders are learning Foundational Truths. Topics include: Being Born Again, Resisting the Devil, How to Pray Effectively. Get in on this time of fellowship and growth.

Activities are going on all the time and we want you to be a part. Come and see what God is doing at rise:youth!

Small Groups are small groups that meet together in homes for Bible study, worship, prayer, food, and fellowship. The groups meet twice monthly year round.

Information about the groups is available in the Connection Center as well as on the Small Groups tab of the website. There is definitely something for everyone, so check out the Small Group opportunities and bring a friend!

Classes are available every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. for all ages to help us grow in Christlikeness. The classes for ages 0 - middle school meet every Sunday all year. High schoolers join the adult classes, which include: (1) Pastor’s Class, a 4-week class which meets several times a year to allow those who are new to the River to learn what we believe and to hear Pastor’s heart on foundational truths of the Word, and (2)  Life University classes which vary from semester to semester. Bring your whole family and watch God change your world.

Note: Also at 9 a.m. Corporate Prayer meets in Classroom 103. Everyone is welcome to participate in praying either silently or aloud as the Lord leads.

MOB is our way to support local and foreign missions. We love to develop relationships with foreign missionaries, supporting them in ways that are necessary to their mission. The local mission is right outside our doors. We need everyone who is willing. Come and let’s change the world together; from right outside our doors to the outermost parts of the earth!

We were created to worship! Flood Worship has excellent talent, but even more than that, each member has a passion for living in the river of God’s mercy, grace and love. The heart of Flood Worship is to see you connect with God. Total Immersion! Just one moment in the power of His presence can change everything. Come and experience the glory of our King.