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As we prepare to gather this Sunday, April 26, 2026, here's a glimpse at some of the emphases, opportunities, and happenings with The River Church.

Scripture to read ahead: ⁠Titus 1:1-4

Also see a helpful guide to Titus, made by Bible Project

Songs we sing this Sunday:

• ⁠⁠⁠Spotify playlist⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠YouTube playlist⁠

⁠Register for the Women's Selah 5/2⁠

See announcement for Selah: A Holy Day of Pause; and schedule too

⁠TheRiverOC.com⁠

Happenings & opportunities at ⁠TheRiverOC.churchtrac.com

Jeff Patterson preached through Luke 24v13-35, on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Gospel of Luke 24v13-35 (ESV)

On the Road to Emmaus

13 That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 14 and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 15 While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. 16 But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. 17 And he said to them, “What is this conversation that you are holding with each other as you walk?” And they stood still, looking sad. 18 Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” 19 And he said to them, “What things?” And they said to him, “Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, a man who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, 20 and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. 21 But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened. 22 Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning, 23 and when they did not find his body, they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. 24 Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but him they did not see.” 25 And he said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.

28 So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He acted as if he were going farther, 29 but they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent.” So he went in to stay with them. 30 When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. 31 And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And he vanished from their sight. 32 They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?” 33 And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem. And they found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together, 34 saying, “The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!” 35 Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.

Jerry Waggener preached through Luke 24v1-7, on Resurrection (Easter) Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Gospel of Luke 24v1-7 (NLT)

1 But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. 2 They found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. 3 So they went in, but they didn’t find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 As they stood there puzzled, two men suddenly appeared to them, clothed in dazzling robes.

5 The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. Then the men asked, “Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? 6 He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Remember what he told you back in Galilee, 7 that the Son of Man must be betrayed into the hands of sinful men and be crucified, and that he would rise again on the third day.”

Selah: A Day of Holy Pause, on Saturday, May 2nd

Women of The River Church are invited—and to invite others too—to a day of worship, teaching, laughter, feasting, reflection, creativity, conversation, and prayer. In this announcement, Kari Patterson describes the heart behind planning this day of Selah, inviting all women to this event on Saturday, May 2nd.

As noted: it's meant as a whole-day opportunity, then all will come together in the afternoon and evening (1:30-7:30 PM). » Register on the River hub here.

Looking forward to our Spring Workday inside and outside the church building and campus. Saturday, April 25th, 9 AM to 4 PM, with all ages and abilities.

Register on ChurchTrac so we can plan the tasks and projects accordingly, and be sure to have food for all enjoying lunch together as we serve as a team. » https://theriveroc.churchtrac.com/connect?ei=B3TA88I

As we prepare to gather this Sunday, April 12, 2026, here's a glimpse at some of the emphases, opportunities, and happenings with The River Church.

Scripture to read ahead: Luke 24:13-25

Songs we sing this Sunday:

• ⁠⁠Spotify playlist⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠YouTube playlist

Register for the Women's Selah 5/2

Spring Workday 4/25

Life in the Spirit course finishes 4/19, pushed back one week.

TheRiverOC.com

Happenings & opportunities at TheRiverOC.churchtrac.com

As we prepare to gather this Sunday, March 15, 2026, here's a glimpse at some of the emphases, opportunities, and happenings with Connection Church, as we become The River Church.

Songs we sing this Sunday:

• ⁠Spotify playlist⁠
• ⁠YouTube playlist

As we prepare to gather this Sunday, March 1, 2026, here's a glimpse at some of the emphases, opportunities, and happenings with Connection Church, as we become The River Church.

Songs we sing this Sunday:

• Spotify playlist
• YouTube playlist

As we prepare to gather this Sunday, February 15, 2026, here's a glimpse at some of the emphases, opportunities, and happenings with Connection Church.

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