Welcome to RIVERVIEW

The 140th Anniversary Museum is open before and after worship. Please come and
view some of the history of Riverview.

Riverview Ensemble Rehearsal – Monday, October 6 – 6:00 p.m. & Saturday, October
11 – 12:00 p.m.

Deacon Ministry Meeting – Monday, October 6 – 7:00 p.m.
Voices of Riverview Rehearsal – Tuesday, October 7 – 6:30 p.m.
Male Ensemble Rehearsal – Thursday, October 9 – 6:00 p.m.

Matthew 7:12
“So in everything, do to others what
you would have them do to you,
for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”
                                            Prayer Partner Ministry

The Christian Calendar
Today is the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost. (Pentecost is dedicated to the
Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles on the fiftieth day after the Resurrection
of Christ). The color is GREEN. Green symbolizes the renewal of vegetation and
generally of living things and the promise of new life.
                                                                                                     Christian Education Ministry

Please join us for Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., conference call and in person.

Bible Study – Wednesdays – 12:00 Noon by Conference Call (202) 926-1127 Access
Code 572890 and 7:00 p.m. by click to Zoom or Phone
Meeting ID: 826 1872 3381 Participant ID: # Passcode: 441841
by Phone: 1-929-205-6099 or 1-301-715-8592
Come worship with us on American Baptist Men’s Sunday, October 12, 11:00 a.m.

October is Clergy Appreciation Month. It is a time to express gratitude for the
Leadership of our Pastor and Associate Ministers.

Pastor Appreciation Day is Sunday, October 12. Please remember Pastor Branch
with your gifts to be collected during offering time. Thank you for your kindness.
                                                                                                         Pastor’s Aide Ministry

Our $100 Adopt-a-Pew Homecoming donation is essential to our church
maintenance. Give Cheerfully!!
                                                                                                    Finance Ministry

All volunteers assisting with the Homecoming Dinner, please meet with Rose Turner
immediately following Morning Worshipon Sunday, October 12 in the room next to
the church office. Thank you for your support and service!

Mark your Calendars: Saturday, October 18 at 10:00 a.m.
Join Andrea Robinson from “My Fitness Matters” for our annual chair fitness
session in the room beside the church office. 1 Timothy 4:8 states, “For physical
training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for
both the present life and the life to come”. As we prepare for Homecoming and
Revival, remember physical fitness has its place in a balanced life. Maintaining
physical health helps us serve God more effectively. Please call, e-mail, or sign-up in
the church office on or before Wednesday, October 15. We look forward to seeing
all participants.

Homecoming Service: Sunday, October 19, 11:00 a.m.
Theme: “Pastor and People: Plowing To Plant” (Hosea 10:12)
                                                                  Speaker: Pastor Branch

Let us beautify our church for Homecoming and Revival with burgundy (passion)
and yellow (joy) mums. Price: $10.00 each. Please sign up in the vestibule.
Please bring your favorite dessert on Saturday, October 18 by 12 noon for our
Homecoming meal.
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Revival Service (in person and conference call) October 20-22 – 7:00 p.m.
Monday – Guest Evangelist – Rev. Dr. Ricardo Brown – Fifth Baptist Church
Tuesday – Guest Evangelist – Rev. Dr. Gregory Howard – Union Branch Baptist
Church
Wednesday – Guest Evangelist – Rev. Dr. Sylvester Smith – Good Shepherd
Baptist Church

“A voiceless people is a powerless people.” Let us use our collective voices and
VOTE! Early voting began September 19.
                                                                     Trustee Kirk Jones, Social Justice Ministry

Save The Date: Saturday, November 22 - 3:00 p.m.
Join us for a Gospel Jazz Concert featuring smooth jazz artist Sam Rucker and
band. An uplifting afternoon of music, singing, food, and fellowship awaits.
Tickets - $50 in advance and $60 at the door. Don’t miss the spirit-filled celebration of
faith and music! Please get your tickets in the vestibule after morning worship.
You may now support Riverview with your Tithes and Offerings by the use of the
Givelify App and Zelle. Please use our email address RiverviewBapt@Verizon.net
to access the Zelle account. Be sure to list where the funds are to be credited.

Riverview Music Ministry presents a Musical Cantata, “Meet Him At The Manger”,
on December 21st during our Sunday Morning Worship. Persons interested in
singing, please see the Director of Music. We are in need of sopranos and other
voices. Rehearsals are Mondays at 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 12:00 p.m.

WORLD MISSION OFFERING
The World Mission Offering, received in American Baptist church each year, provides
basic support for more than 130 missionaries serving through International Ministries.
Your missionaries share God’s transforming love with a needy world in ministries of
evangelism and disciples, equipping leaders and Christ-like mission. Give generously to the World Mission offering!

Remember Our Sick and Shut-Ins
Justine Coleman - Home
Arthur Fleming, Jr. – Home
Robert Graves – Home
Deacon Emeritus Woodrow Jackson – Home
Tanya Lyle - Home
Ruth Redwood – Home
O’ndre Roane – Home
Ellen Saunders – Home