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Welcome Home | Shakopee | March 2024

Shakopee

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Sunday at 9:00 AM

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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. Welcome Home will meet in the Fireside room on Sundays in March at 9:00 AM. We can’t wait to meet you!

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Sisterhood | Chaska | Winter/Spring 2024

Friday at 9:00 AM

Join us for our Winter/Spring semester as we study Hebrews: A Faith That Endures. Hebrews 12:2-3 ...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer [author] and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. We can't wait to meet YOU!

Men

The Promise Principle | Patrick Johnson & Benjamin Berry

Apple Valley

Saturday at 7:30 AM

You are welcome here, come as you are! 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 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. Click here to read more about The Promise Principle and see our weekly reading plan:

Leader

Ben Berry

Adult

Book of Acts | Bradley & Michelle McCoy

City

Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Whether you are new to River Valley or looking to get connected, join us to build community and grow in your faith. Each week we will meet in-person, share snacks and stories, dive into the book of Acts, and pray for each other. We will live out what it looks like to love God and love others. Our intention is to build meaningful relationships over time that move from feeling like acquaintances to feeling like family. If you have questions, please reach out. We can't wait to meet you!

Welcome Home

Welcome Home | Crosstown | January 7th 2024

Crosstown

Sunday at 11:00 AM

Welcome Home Groups are your first step at River Valley Church. We want to help you discover the plan and purpose God has for your life. Whether you are just getting to know God or have been a Christ-follower for a long time, Welcome Home is for you. This 4-week Small Group will meet at the Crosstown Campus every Sunday at 11:00 am, beginning January 7th and concluding on January 28th. You will connect with others at our campus, build community, and understand a bit more about how God made you, in order to go deeper in your relationship with Jesus and with others. We can't wait to meet you!

MenPromise Principle

The Promise Principle | Joe Miller

Eagan

Thursday at 7:00 AM

You are welcome here! This is a "join at any time" men's group. We meet at Hope Breakfast Bar 1 SOUTH LEECH STREET SAINT PAUL, MN 55102 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

Joe Miller

Women

Empower | Amy Printy

Maple Grove

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

There is nothing more exciting than living a Spirit-filled, empowered life! This eight-week Bible study will instruct, encourage and inspire you to walk in all that Jesus has made available to you through the infilling of the Holy Spirit and the gifts that He imparts. These gifts are vital and need to be used in order to be effective witnesses for Him. In this study you will learn about the unseen world, which is called the Spirit realm. Even though we don't see it with our physical eyes, we interact with it on a daily basis. You will also learn in detail about each of the nine gifts of the Spirit how they are used throughout the Old and New Testament by ordinary people. Finally, you will have the opportunity to deepen your relationship with the Lord through the lessons on prayer and intercession. Please note*** It is strongly recommended that you attend the Alpha and Freedom courses before attending Empower.

Leader

Amy Printy

Core Group

Empower | Eagan | Winter 2024

Eagan

There is nothing more exciting than living a Spirit-filled, empowered life! This nine-week Bible study will instruct, encourage and inspire you to walk in all that Jesus has made available to you through the infilling of the Holy Spirit and the gifts that He imparts. These gifts are vital and need to be used in order to be effective witnesses for Him. In this study you will learn about the unseen world, which is called the Spirit realm. Even though we don't see it with our physical eyes, we interact with it on a daily basis. You will also learn in detail about each of the nine gifts of the Spirit how they are used throughout the Old and New Testament by ordinary people. Finally, you will have the opportunity to deepen your relationship with the Lord through the lessons on prayer and intercession. Please note*** It is strongly recommended that you attend the Alpha and Freedom courses before attending Empower. (Tuesday nights from 6:30 pm - 8 pm, starts February 13, 2024)

Serve Our Community

Good Neighbor Team | Collins

Apple Valley

The Good Neighbor program exists to empower the church to walk alongside refugees and immigrants with the love of Christ. Good Neighbors befriend refugees and asylum seekers by providing practical support and life skills to those who have been forced to flee their homelands. Our team will walk alongside a family for one year. Some of our responsibilities will be: * Welcome newly-arriving refugee family through Arrive Ministries’ Reception and Placement program. * Be one of the first faces to greet this family upon their arrival at the airport. * In partnership with the family’s case manager wewill have the opportunity to assist with appointments and help the family learn local systems, all while extending friendship to our newest neighbors. *Come alongside a refugee or immigrant family already living in Minnesota. * Provide support to families seeking asylum.

Leader

Nicole Collins

Serve Our Community

Serve Our Community | Best Christmas Ever

Apple Valley

As a member of this group, you will be part of The Best Christmas Ever, a Christian nonprofit organization that helps families who experience hardships due to no fault of their own. Do you want to make a HUGE impact on your community? God has given us each many gifts and strengths that we can use to make the world such a beautiful place. We can come together and create such an impactful group of giving and generosity! I, personally, see what heaven and God has given to me and I want nothing more than to give it all back to Him. I would love to create a group of individuals within River Valley Church that all have hearts to give back to those who are in need of SO much hope. Join me and let's make a difference!

Leader

Amber Bird

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Serve Our Community Group | City

City

Serving opportunities will be shared with this group and participants can participate as it works with their schedule and/or interest. No set meeting times or commitments. Emails will be sent out as opportunities become available. Let's radically serve and love our community so that more people will come to know Jesus.

Leader

Vicki Hernandez

Sisterhood

Sisterhood Evenings | Woodbury | Winter/Spring 2024

Woodbury

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

Serve Our Community

Serve Our Community | Union Gospel Mission | Woodbury

Woodbury

Join us as we serve meals with The Union Gospel Mission on the first and third Sundays of each month from 5:00pm-7:00pm! You can park anywhere in our lot, even in spots designated as staff only. You can enter through the Bethel Hotel entrance and our front desk staff will direct you to our kitchen area. Once you arrive in the kitchen, our kitchen staff will give instructions on how to serve the meal. We will provide everything you need, and our kitchen staff will be present the entire time to help and support you. Here are some other things to be mindful of: - Wear closed-toed shoes - Make sure clothing covers the chest, shoulders, underarms, torso, and knees - Hairnets (provided by UGMTC) or hat (brought by the volunteer) - Gloves and aprons (provided by UGMTC) Here is a helpful resource,

Leader

Diane Donatell

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