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School Staff Gather and Prayer | Apple Valley Campus

Apple Valley

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18126 Green Gables Trl
Lakeville, MN
55044-2016

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In Person & Virtual

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The schools are one of the largest mission fields right in our neighborhoods. This group will meet monthly to inspire, encourage, and equip one another to take ground in our local schools. Let's be the hands and feet of Jesus! We will share ways to get involved in the schools, pray for one another, and take time to connect. Come join us as we encourage one another. You are not alone! We will meet every other Sunday at 2pm at the leader's home in Lakeville.

Core Group

Explore | Apple Valley Winter 2024

Apple Valley

Monday at 6:30 PM

Explore is a Core Group designed to inspire and enlarge your global heart as we study the biblical basis of missions and hear from some of our great missionaries. At River Valley, our heart is global because God’s heart is global. That’s why we believe that every follower of Jesus Christ should explore and know their role within God’s Great Commission. Explore will meet every Monday beginning on Monday, Feb 5 and ending on Monday, Apr 8. Snacks will be offered. Kids Programming will be offered for kids 5 years and up. Childcare is NOT provided for Kids 4 and under.

Welcome Home

Welcome Home l Online Campus l January 2024

Online

Sunday at 11:00 AM • Virtual

Welcome Home is your first step at River Valley Church. You were created for a purpose and we want to help you discover that purpose! You will build community, understand how God made you, and dive deeper into your walk with Jesus. We can’t wait to meet you! Once Welcome Home is complete, we encourage you to find another small group where you can continue growing in your faith as you build friendships.

Core Group

Alpha | Woodbury Winter 2024

Woodbury

Monday at 6:00 PM

Alpha is an intentional place where we can have honest and open conversations about life’s biggest questions! Whether you’re new to faith, exploring Christianity or a bit put off by religious conversations, Alpha is a safe place where you can ask questions and get answers. Each week we will share a meal together as we discuss our topic for the night. Everyone is welcome and no questions are off-limits! Alpha will begin at 6:00 pm and go until 8:00pm with child care provided. This group starts on Monday, February 5th, in the Main Auditorium. Our group will meet for 10 weeks, ending on Monday, April 8th. Also, mark your calendar for the Holy Spirit Retreat on Saturday, March 16th.

Young Adult

RVYA | Tuesday | WI

Woodbury

Thursday at 6:30 PM

We are a group of young adults pursuing after a relationship with Christ. Our mission is to dive deeper into knowing God, and raise up the next generation. We want to represent who God is and build His kingdom through community while having lots of fun. We are located 20 min from the Woodbury Campus just off exit 10 on 94 in Wisconsin.

Leader

David Daleiden

Young Adult

Freedom | Elizabeth Auge

Apple Valley

Monday at 5:00 PM

This group is designed to get into God's Word, grow in your relationship with Jesus and connect to others. We will read the Bible together following River Valley's SOAP method. We can't wait to get to know you! For women in their 20’s.

Leader

Elizabeth Auge

MenPromise Principle

The Promise Principle | Derek Blumberg & Jim Leenstra

Apple Valley

Thursday at 6:30 AM

You are welcome here! This is a "join at anytime" men's group. If you are looking for a deeper connection with God, this group is for you. God desires that we overcome being ruled by our thoughts and feelings, which are highly influenced by our circumstances — family, work, health, or temptation. 2 Peter 1:3–4 tells us that we can actually do this! It comes from learning to respond to God's promises in His Word and through prayer. This is the purpose of The Promise Principle Men's Lifegroups. Whether you’re still exploring faith in Christ, or you have been a Christian for many years, you’ll experience what we believe Jesus meant when He called His disciples to change the world by discovering and responding to His promises, truths, and commands. Text the word “promise” to 94000 or use the link below to read more about The Promise Principle and see the annual Bible reading plan: We meet at the Caribou Coffee near Culver’s on 50: 17880 Kenwood Trail Lakeville, MN 55044 Connect with us: Call or text Derek: 952-239-2777 Call or text Jim: 920-883-0083

Leader

Jim Leenstra

Core Group

Alpha | Apple Valley Winter 2024

Apple Valley

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

Alpha is a Core Group that unpacks what River Valley believes. It answers questions like: Who is Jesus?, How do I read the Bible?, and Does God heal today? The format is simple: We share a meal around a table, listen to a talk on the week’s topic, and then have discussion together to learn more. Arrive at 630pm. If you have children, childcare is provided, you can check them in and drop them off at 615pm. Note, due to a time change for core groups, dinner will not be provided in Kids, so please plan accordingly. Alpha will begin on Tuesday, Feb 6 in the Lounge. Our group will meet for 10 weeks, ending on Tuesday, Apr 9.

Women

Women Growing In Faith

Shakopee

Thursday at 10:00 AM

As a church family, we will be diving deeper into our vision for this year through a unified 4-week small group series--join the momentum to ASK, SEEK, and PRAY together! Each week, we will discuss and build upon the topic from the previous Sunday's message, guided by key Scriptures and questions provided in a booklet. A group for women who want to go deeper into scripture to both deepen their relationship with God and to grow in their faith. Our aim is to allow the word of God to transform our minds and our hearts in fellowship with a community of believers looking for the same.

Leader

Lisa Ford

AdultWelcome Home

Welcome Home | January 2024

Maple Grove

Sunday at 10:15 AM

Men

Men’s Discipleship | Authentic Manhood

Apple Valley

Monday at 6:30 PM

This group is for men pursuing God and asking Him to equip them with all they need to walk with Him in truth, passion, purpose, purity and discipleship. The group utilizes the Authentic Manhood curriculum ("33" series -for the 33 years that Jesus walked the earth). The curriculum and group resources offer clear and practical Biblical insights on God’s design for manhood that are both refreshing and inspiring. The group will point men to a gospel-centered vision of life that sets them up to enjoy God’s grace as they pursue the promises of His Word. Group Timeline: Stage 1: 12 weeks - Authentic Manhood for Grown Men (A Man’s Design, His Story, and His Traps) (meets for 12 consecutive weeks). Stage 2: 6 additional weeks: Man and his Work 6 additional weeks: Man and his Marriage, and Fatherhood Men can join at anytime, but in order to earn a camo wristband with “Iron Sharpens Iron” (Free, Pure Disciples on the inside) a man must complete his full commitment to Stages 1 & 2.

Leader

Matt Yost

MenPromise Principle

The Promise Principle | Cory Bjorkstrand

Eagan

Wednesday at 6:30 AM • Virtual

This is a Men's Digital Small Group: Link to Google Hangout You are welcome here! This is a "join at any time" men's group. If you are looking for a deeper connection with God, this group is for you. God desires that we overcome being ruled by our thoughts and feelings, which are highly influenced by our circumstances — family, work, health, or temptation. 2 Peter 1:3–4 tells us that we can actually do this! It comes from learning to respond to God's promises in His Word and through prayer. This is the purpose of The Promise Principle Men's Small Groups. Whether you’re still exploring faith in Christ, or you have been a Christian for many years, you’ll experience what we believe Jesus meant when He called His disciples to change the world by discovering and responding to His promises, truths, and commands. Read more about The Promise Principle and see our weekly reading plan here:

Leader

Cory Bjorkstrand

Core Group

Freedom | Apple Valley Winter 2024

Apple Valley

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

Freedom is a Core Group that equips you to live a victorious faith. Sometimes, we are simply unaware of lies we believe and wrong patterns of thinking that keep us stuck. In this group, you will discover how to move forward to greater freedom in your life, faith, and future by taking a deeper look at your identity in Christ. Freedom will meet every Tuesday starting Tuesday, Feb 6 and ending Tuesday, Apr 9. Snacks will be provided. Childcare is provided and you can check them into childcare at 615pm.

Core Group