The Bible Memory Program is a great way for children and young teens to get the Word of God planted in their hearts. First and Second grade students are encouraged to learn simple verses or parts of verses that will stick with them. An example would be Luke 1:37 "Nothing is impossible with God". Older students learn complete sets of verses, usually 4 to 6 per month. Fun worksheets are given that apply to the current set of memory verses and help to apply and reinforce the verses they are learning. If students complete their worksheets in time they get their names on the honor roll. As well, if they recite their learned verses two different times to two different people they then qualify for a scholarship to Bible Memory CAMP. There is a summer and winter camp that the kids can have a great time at. For more information contact rsministries@homestead.com
Drama and Musical Programs
Prison Ministries
Monthly prison ministry is being provided by a few volunteers from Riverside at the Standish Correctional Facility. Please pray for this important ministry.
Others from the church are grading Bible study courses that the inmates fill out.
Choir, special concerts and special music are part of Riverside Ministries. A 15-25 minute time of Worship at the morning Worship service is also an important part of our communion with God. Click HEREto receive more information by e-mail.
Christmas 2000 . A Mountain Christmas Memory. This 1 hr. and 20 minute drama with choir portrayed a man that had lost his job at the coal mine and as a result of a continued search for work, had also lost hope and faith in God. Click on photo on left to see more pictures.
Riverside sewing circle is the unofficial name for these talented and dedicated ladies who enjoy using their hands in a practical way to express their love for Jesus and spread that love around to others. This monthly event is enjoyed by some of those that attend Riverside and also by those that join in from the Au Gres area community. Here are some of the highlights:
* Meet the 1st Thursday of every month.
* All day event or come and go. Carry-in lunch.
* Time 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. or come and go.
* Not just for Riverside folks...everyone is welcome
* Comforters (smaller, tied blankets for overseas)
* Quilts, comforters for local needs. (eg: fire loss)
Mission Church
The National City Mennonite Church was planted many years ago in National City, MI (between Tawas and Whittemore) and now is autonomous. The Church is located just North of the repair garage in National City. Get more info by e-mail!
The relief sale is a annual event at the fairgrounds in Fairview, MI on the first Saturday of every August. This sale includes all kinds of donated items that are sold either by auction (such as quilts), craft barn or by rummage sale. Homemade food items are also available. This is organized locally and proceeds are then forwarded to MCC (Mennonite Central Committee) and used in mission work all over the world. Riverside is involved in several ways:
Quilts donated by Riverside Sewing Circle
Volunteers from Riverside organize, plan, and make the breakfast that can be purchased right there on the fairgrounds. This breakfast includes the famous wholehog homemade sausage that also can be purchased seperately.
Pie Baking (2008 we took 208 pies)
Rummage items
Crafted items
If you would like more information on this saleCLICK HERE
Click Photo for more and larger photo's of the Christmas Drama for 2000.
Summer Bible School
Various times and Themes
contact the church for details
Christmas 2002
The Primary Dept. (around 30 Children)
Presented "Angels Aware!". A Children's Musical telling of why God came to earth as a baby from and Angel's perspective. It was a wonderful time for all as the children learned the 10 Commandments and sent a clear message of the amazing love of God.
Video is available from the church Library.
Gospel Road Quartet
(now retired - Recordings are available)
All original members of the GRQ were from Riverside and ministered together for about 25 years. During that time, there was only one personel change.
The singing style is mixed. Southern Gospel, Worship, Contemporary Christian, and some original arrangements. All recordings are acappella.
