We're heading into the homestretch of 2022 and our year long series on Investigating Jesus.

Way back in January we began this journey - can you believe it?

This week don't forget we need PASTA for our internal drive for the Cambridge food bank.

Music:

LION; Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Brandon Lake, Pat Barrett, 2022 Elevation Worship, CCLI#7181115

Praise The Lord (Evermore); Anna Hellebronth, Ben Cantelon, Nick Herbert, and Sam Bailey,  © Ben Cantelon Designee (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Safe & Sound Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, Capitol CMG Publishing, CCLI#7084588

1,000 Names; Adrian Disch, Phil Wickham, Sean Curran, and Taylor Scott Johnson, 2021 Phil Wickham Music (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), Simply Global Songs (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), Sing My Songs (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, Phil Wickham Music (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), Simply G, CCLI#7176517

The Lord's Prayer (It's Yours); Matt Maher, Bryan Fowler, Jacob Sooter, 2022 I Am A Pilgrim Songs / Be Essential Songs (BMI) ; REWOLF / Just When Publishing / So Essential Tunes (SESAC) All rights admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com, CCLI#7200544

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Fall is a wonderful time of year, it is like the gift of a new beginning even though everything around us seems to be dying with the change of weather.

But, you know as well as I do that we all need fuel to get you from here to there, from beginning to end regardless of the weather.

Join us this week to tank up on what will be your best bet for realizing what you are working towards with family, work or church.

Join us Sunday at 10 am for Fuel for the Engine!

Have your elements ready to participate in Communion with us today.

Music:

He Lives; Anthony Skinner, Chris McClarney, and Jonathan Smith, 2020 Capitol CMG Genesis (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Tiny Hits (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Be Essential Songs (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), Cashagamble Jet Music (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7133098

Firm Foundation (He Won't); Austin Davis, Chandler Moore, and Cody Carnes, 2021 Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), TBCO Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Writer's Roof Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), A.L.K.D. Music (Admin. by Watershed Music Group (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7188203

Echo Holy; Jake Espy, Kory Miller, Mia Fieldes, and Ran Jackson,  Be Essential Songs (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), Songs From Richmond Park (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), Songs Of Red Rocks Worship Publishing  (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), and Upside Down Under (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), CCLI#7162703

LION; Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Brandon Lake, Pat Barrett, 2022 Elevation Worship, CCLI#7181115

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This week Darrell discusses the importance of welcoming all, which is the riskiest part of being a Christian.

Most churches would not put this as their Mission Statement because they do not want to welcome all.

Jesus welcomed all, but that didn't mean He accepted what they did.

River City Church is dedicated to follow the example of Jesus with welcoming all.

Music:

He Lives; Anthony Skinner, Chris McClarney, and Jonathan Smith, 2020 Capitol CMG Genesis (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Tiny Hits (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Be Essential Songs (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), Cashagamble Jet Music (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7133098

The Lord's Prayer (It's Yours); Matt Maher, Bryan Fowler, Jacob Sooter, 2022 I Am A Pilgrim Songs / Be Essential Songs (BMI) ; REWOLF / Just When Publishing / So Essential Tunes (SESAC) All rights admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com, CCLI#7200544

Lord I Need You; Daniel Carson, Matt Maher, Christy Nockels, and Jesse Reeves, 2011 Sweater Weather Music, Valley Of Songs Music, and Thankyou Music, EMI Christian Music Publishing, CCLI#5925687

Enough (Elias Dummer); Elias Dummer, Jeff Johnson, and Tom Eccleshall, 2019 KXC Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing, CCLI#7110035

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As far as "beginning with the end in mind", LOVE is a good place to start.

The Bible shares that faith, hope and love are three things that will remain and the greatest of these is love (1 Corinthian 13:13).

For many of us though, our lived experiences and relationships will tell us that love can be difficult to initiate and sustain.

As River City moves on with its new mission statement, "Love others" is our highest aim and we need one another to figure this out.

Music:

The Lord's Prayer (It's Yours); Matt Maher, Bryan Fowler, Jacob Sooter, 2022 I Am A Pilgrim Songs / Be Essential Songs (BMI) ; REWOLF / Just When Publishing / So Essential Tunes (SESAC) All rights admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com, CCLI#7200544

Graves Into Gardens; Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, and Tiffany Hammer, 2019 Maverick City Publishing Worldwide (Admin. by Heritage Worship Publishing), Bethel Music Publishing, and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7138219

Echo Holy; Jake Espy, Kory Miller, Mia Fieldes, and Ran Jackson,  Be Essential Songs (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), Songs From Richmond Park (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), Songs Of Red Rocks Worship Publishing  (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), and Upside Down Under (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), CCLI#7162703

Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me; Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson, and Michael Farren, 2018 CityAlight Music and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7121852

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In this next series, River City is thinking about the importance of Beginning with the End in Mind.

It is a fact that how you finish depends greatly on how you begin.

Music:

Firm Foundation (He Won't); Austin Davis, Chandler Moore, and Cody Carnes, 2021 Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), TBCO Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Writer's Roof Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), A.L.K.D. Music (Admin. by Watershed Music Group (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7188203

God So Loved; Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash, and Scott Cash, 2019 Capitol CMG Genesis (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) and We The Kingdom Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), CCLI#7138599

Reckless Love; Caleb Culver, Cory Asbury, and Ran Jackson, Heritage Worship Music Publishing (Admin. by Bethel Music Publishing), Richmond Park Publishing (Admin. by Bethel Music Publishing), Bethel Music Publishing, and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, Bethel Music Publishing, CCLI#7089641

The Lord's Prayer (It's Yours); Matt Maher, Bryan Fowler, Jacob Sooter, 2022 I Am A Pilgrim Songs / Be Essential Songs (BMI) ; REWOLF / Just When Publishing / So Essential Tunes (SESAC) All rights admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com, CCLI#7200544

Run To The Father; Cody Carnes, Matt Maher, and Ran Jackson, 2020 Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Writer's Roof Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7133494

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This Sunday, River City's Pastor Darrell Bierman talks about what Jesus meant by the term the Narrow Door.

Music:

Firm Foundation (He Won't); Austin Davis, Chandler Moore, and Cody Carnes, 2021 Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), TBCO Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Writer's Roof Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), A.L.K.D. Music (Admin. by Watershed Music Group (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7188203

Future Not My Own; Jason Ingram, Matt Maher, and Paul Moak, 2015 Paul Moak Publishing (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.), Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.), I Am A Pilgrim Songs (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.), Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc., CCLI#7025485

Battle Belongs; Brian Johnson and Phil Wickham, 2021 Phil Wickham Music (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), Simply Global Songs (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), Sing My Songs (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, Phil Wickham Music (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), CCLI#7148126

Crown Him (Majesty); Ed Cash, George Job Elvey, Godfrey Thring, Matt Maher, Matthew Bridges, and Chris Tomlin, 2013 Alletrop Music, Sixsteps Songs, Worship Together Music, A Thousand Generations Publishing, Valley Of Songs Music, and Thankyou Music, EMI Christian Music Publishing and Music Services, Inc., CCLI#6463818

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For those of you who are interested in living lives that have an impact on this world, you won't want to miss this particular teaching from Jesus.

Pastor Darrell Bierman will look into Jesus' teachings on the parable of the fig tree and explore what Jesus was really addressing in this context.

Get ready to find yourself challenged and encouraged through this week's message.

Music:

God So Loved; Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash, and Scott Cash, 2019 Capitol CMG Genesis (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) and We The Kingdom Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), CCLI#7138599

Build My Life; Brett Younker, Karl Martin, Kirby Kable, Pat Barrett, and Matt Redman, 2018 Said And Done Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, Capitol CMG Publishing, CCLI#7070345

1,000 Names; Adrian Disch, Phil Wickham, Sean Curran, and Taylor Scott Johnson, 2021 Phil Wickham Music (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), Simply Global Songs (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), Sing My Songs (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, Phil Wickham Music (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), Simply G, CCLI#7176517

Your Grace Is Enough; Matt Maher, 2003 spiritandsong.com and Thankyou Music, spiritandsong.com and EMI Christian Music Publishing, CCLI#4477026

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Have you ever wondered how God can accept our apologies and then return to being gracious and merciful towards us?

This week our series in tough teachings will explore what it means to be sorry through Christianity's concept of repentance.

River City welcomes Greg Bowering to share from God's Word.

Music:

The Mountain; Ben Cantelon, Kristian Stanfill, Nick Herbert, and Tim Hughes, 2016 Ben Cantelon Designee (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Safe & Sound Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Tim Hughes Designee (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), and worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), CCLI#7071936

More Like Jesus; Kristian Stanfill, Brett Younker, Scott Ligertwood, and Brooke Ligertwood, SHOUT! Music Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), and worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), CCLI#7105732

Kyrie Eleison; Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Matt Maher, and Matt Redman, 2016 S. D. G. Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Said And Done Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Sixsteps Songs (Admin. by Capitol CMC Publishing), Capitol CMG Publishing and Essential Music Publishing LLC, CCLI#7071195

Lord I Need You; Daniel Carson, Matt Maher, Christy Nockels, and Jesse Reeves, 2011 Sweater Weather Music, Valley Of Songs Music, and Thankyou Music, EMI Christian Music Publishing, CCLI#5925687

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This Sunday, River City welcomes Lea Wilkening as our guest speaker.

Lea is a church planter at The Cottage, a faith collective in Oakville that focuses on learning to follow Jesus out of the box and into the wild.

Music:

God So Loved; Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash, and Scott Cash, 2019 Capitol CMG Genesis (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) and We The Kingdom Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), CCLI# 7138599

Valley; Bede Benjamin-Korporaal, Chris McClarney, and Kristian Stanfill, 2019 Capitol CMG Genesis (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Jesus Culture Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Kristian Stanfill Publishing Designee (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), SHOUT MP Brio (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), and worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), CCLI# 7136142

Shepherd; Jeff Jansen, Matthew Ferrer, Stefan Green, Sharif Iman, Seth Overby, 2020 Risen Music Publishing

Evidence; Ed Cash, Ethan Hulse, and Josh Baldwin, 2020 Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), We The Kingdom Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Be Essential Songs (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), EGH Music Publishing (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), and Bethel Music Publishing, CCLI# 7147432

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Are you a good steward of what God gives you?

This Sunday, Pastor Darrell talks about giving and his dilemma with a large purchase.

Music:

Future Not My Own: Jason Ingram, Matt Maher, and Paul Moak, 2015 Paul Moak Publishing (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.), Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.), I Am A Pilgrim Songs, CCLI# 7025485

Run To The Father; Cody Carnes, Matt Maher, and Ran Jackson, 2020 Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Writer's Roof Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI# 7133494

Hell Or High Water: Andrew Riddle, Ben Gazdik, Charity Gayle, Daniel Riddle, Jennie Lee Riddle, Joshua Sherman, Kaden Slay, Kaleb Frazier, Mary Grace Batson, Melanie Tierce, Ryan Kennedy, Steven Musso, and Wesley Nilsen, 2019 People & Songs (Admin. by People & Songs LLC), People & Songs (Admin. by People & Songs LLC), CCLI# 7127637

Kyrie Eleison; Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Matt Maher, and Matt Redman, 2016 S. D. G. Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Said And Done Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Sixsteps Songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Capitol CMG Publishing and Essential Music Publishing LLC, CCLI# 7071195

Jesus Is Better; Brett Land and Aaron Ivey,  2013 Austin Stone Worship, CCLI# 7006188

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