RIVERSIDE TIMESTHE

FALL 2013

“The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.”

-1 John 2:17

What’s a Recharge?recharge(n) (rē-’chärj) - The process of reloading or refueling a power source with it’s proper fuel. ie: your fuel tank, your batteries, your mind, your heart.

RIVERSIDE RECHARGE

Oct. 18-20

Nov. 8-10

Oct. 25-27 Nov. 22-24

2013 Fall Riverside Recharge

Grades 4-6 Grades 6-9 Grades 9-12

Summer Review

“This is the best place I have ever been to. Not only did I give my life to Christ while I was there, but I made SO many new friendships that I know will last a lifetime.” -Youth Summer Camper

Summer 2013 was an outstanding summer at Riverside! Over 1700 campers onsite, 708 on Day Camp, plus their families and guests had the opportunity to hear about, see, and experience the Good News of Jesus. The above quote is from just one of many campers who was impacted for all of eternity by our Lord Jesus this year. Thank you to everyone who was a part the life-changing ministry this summer. We spent the summer sharing about how Jesus is the Remedy for all of our needs, including our greatest need: forgiveness from sin. Our theme verse for the whole summer was 1 John 4:10, “This is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sin.” Every Monday we discovered the reality of “Our Need” for Jesus. Tuesday was spent learning about the fact that Jesus is “Our Hope” who never disappoints. Wednesdays we explored “His Heart” of compassion that lead him to action in people’s lives. Thursday was spent seeking “His Vision” for each of us to use the gifts He gives us in the church and our world. The final theme on Friday was “Jesus is Our Remedy,” when we would allow ourselves to be reminded of the many people around us who need Jesus and take time to pray for them. We praise God for the fact that so many of us experienced Jesus as our Remedy this summer! We would love have you come to camp for the tremendous Riverside experience at a Fall Recharge, and don’t forget that Summer 2014 is right around the corner. We hope to play, laugh, and grow with you again soon!

Family CampFamily Camp 2013 was phenomenal!

Twenty-seven families enjoyed being together, learning, praising Jesus, laughing, playing and praying.

Every morning everyone gathered for chapel time and then broke into age groups. The seventy children spent the rest of the morning with our awesome counselors learning more about Jesus, singing, and playing together.

Enrique and Martha Ochoa spoke to the adults in the morning with great challenges reminding parents and grandparents that Jesus really is our only true “Remedy” – our 2013 summer theme.

The weather was perfect for appreciating the great outdoors. Activities such as swimming, horseback riding, canoeing, and outdoor games were truly enjoyed.

Stay ConnectedStaying connected with camp is super easy! You can like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or YouTube, or head to our website: www.RiversideLBC.orgOn our website you can find all kinds of information and registrations for all of our events as well as take our 21-day challenge; 21 days of devotions based on our summer theme.

We hope to hear from you soon!

Future EventsOct. 5-6 Mother-Daughter RWTKOct. 18-20 Juniors RechargeOct. 25-27 Junior High RechargeNov. 8-10 Junior High RechargeNov. 22-24 Senior High RechargeDec. 8 Riverside WorshipJan. 19 Riverside WorshipFeb. 8 Mother-Son EventFeb. 22 Daddy-Daughter DanceMar. 7-9 Marriage RetreatApr. 11-12 Men’s RetreatMay 3 Lil’ Cowpoke Day

A few quotes from our families…“LOVED the crazy, fun 4th of July parade and the cookout!”“Our counselor was amazing - so helpful and loved our kids so well!”“We liked the intentionality of deepening our faith.”“We appreciated the time with our family. We didn’t have to deal with regular daily distractions. The time together was so special.”“We loved it all – the young, godly counselors, the Ochoa’s, and meeting new families.”

Join us for Family CampJuly 1-4, 2014

Make a Difference 2014What makes being on staff at Riverside so incredible?Many staff share that working at Riverside is one of, if not the best, summers of their life. You have great opportunities to grow and develop your gifts and leadership abilities. You can make life-long friendships and be a part of an amazing Christian community. And, of course, you get to share the love of Jesus with kids, families, churches, and each other. Your summer job can be fun and have an eternal impact!

Why be on summer staff at Riverside?-Our mission: to know Jesus Christ and make Christ known to all.-We desire to invest deeply in our staff. From two weeks of staff training to our Discipleship Team, investing in our staff is in our DNA.-A powerful Christ-centered community.-The opportunities: Day Camp, Traditional Cabin Camping, Canoeing Adventure Camps, Ranch Camp, etc.- Some highlights of our program include: low ropes course, swimming pool, guest speakers, outdoor and indoor rec, high-energy worship, campfire, and family camp.

Check out our website and Facebook for more info and applications!

Join us for a refreshing night of worship together at Riverside. We feel that we are surrounded by an amazing community here at Riverside and would love the opportunity to host a night of worship, fellowship, and prayer time. This is an all ages, family friendly event. Come alone, come with friends, come with family. Join us one for an evening of fellowship worship!

December 8, 2013January 19, 2014May 30, 2014