real hope.

Our men's ministry group meets at 7:30 am on Saturdays to focus on issues of real life. Not all of life goes as planned and we want to be there for each other. We just finished the Gospel of Luke using the Discovery Bible Study method where we answer these questions:

1. What does this teach us about God?
2. What does this teach us about people?
3. What are you going to do about it?
4. Who are you going to tell?

Fresh coffee is served compliments of our great hospitality team!

Riverwood has written into our constitution that we give 10% of our finances to outside missions. 

Acts 1.8 says, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest parts of the earth."

Outside missions includes regional Youth For Christ ministries, troubled teen ministries, homeless ministries, food for the needy, as well as foreign missions to Unreached People Groups. We are so grateful to have a part in reaching "Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest parts of the earth."

“Why do you worry about clothing? Think about how the flowers of the field grow; they do not work or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was clothed like one of these!”

Ever worry about how you are going to pay for clothes for you or your family? Solomon's Closet aims to take that worry away. 

Come take five items for free!

Tuesdays, 6-8 pm & Fridays, 9-12:30 pm 

Also accepting donations of new and gently used clothing, especially boys clothing.

Two classes are available on Sunday mornings from 9-9:45 am:

LEARNERS Discipleship

Jack Mielke uses his previous experience as a pastor to help you get grounded in living as a follower of Jesus. You've made a decision to follow Jesus, now what? LEARNERS Discipleship moves you forward in your walk.

Time with Jesus

Pastor David Cross leads this class to explore different spiritual disciplines to deepen your walk with the Lord. How can the disciplines of intercessory prayer, justice, service, and accountability center your life in Jesus? Join us to explore these valuable truths.

We hit the ground running on Sunday mornings with our New Generations ministry to root our youth in the truth and authority of God's word. Think of it as fun and games with meaning!

Kids are released after musical worship and given a warm welcome by our teachers. 

Our desire at Riverwood is to teach our students the authority and trustworthiness of God's Word, and to see these truths take root deep in their hearts and minds.

Our youth ministry welcomes all youth ages 6th grade and up. The River's Edge youth Bible study meets at 7:15 pm Thursday evenings at the church for fun games, fellowship and study.

At our main Foundation Youth Group, about 50-80 students get an opportunity to connect with friends while getting solid, Gospel-centered teaching. We meet on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm at Grace Church in Burlington. They use their gifts to serve and learn together, bringing glory to the Lord through mission trips as well as fun outings together.

We want to see lives forever changed by the power of the Gospel. Candidly, we are broken, redeemed people who love Jesus, first and foremost, and in response to this love, we take the spiritual needs of our youth seriously. 

Growth Groups give us deeper connection in life. We might work through a study book or work through sections of the Bible, but the idea is to bear each others burdens and joys in a tangible way.

Our Bloomfield Growth Group meets every other Sunday night to go through The Unseen Realm by Michael S. Heiser. 

Led by Dustin and Vanessa Warntges

Our Valleys Growth Group is focused on helping people through depression and anxiety. We meet at 6 pm on Thursdays to study the book When I Don't Desire God by John Piper.

Led by David Cross