Welcome to RIVERVIEW

Office hours for Pastor Branch (Appointment Suggested)
Saturdays – 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sundays – 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

God loves a cheerful giver! Our $100 “Adopt-A-Pew” Homecoming donation is essential to our church resources.

Revival Services (in person and conference call) – October 19 - 21, 7:00 p.m. – Praise and Worship at 6:30 p.m.
Monday – Evangelist – Rev. Kevin L. Jones – Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Tuesday – Evangelist – Rev. Dr. Anthony Chandler, Sr. – Cedar Street Baptist
Church of God.
Wednesday – Evangelist – Rev. Dr. Lance Watson, Sr. – Saint Paul’s Baptist
Church.

Riverview Ensemble Rehearsal – Saturday, October 24 – 12:00 p.m.

Psalm 37:4
“Delight yourself in the LORD,
and he will give you the desires of
your heart.”
                       Prayer Partner Ministry


Christian Education Calendar
Today is the Twentieth 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.
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Please join us for Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., conference call and in person.
The Contemporary Sunday School class is open to all at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday in the lower auditorium. Please join us and bring a friend.

Bible Study – Wednesdays – 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

Attention Chairpersons of all Ministries: If you have not submitted your proposed budget for FY2027 to the Finance Ministry, please complete this task on or before Sunday, October 25, 2026. Submit your proposals to the Finance Ministry’s e-mail address. (theviewfinancerbc@gmail.com)Remember, excellence is anticipated. Thanks!

Please note the Finance e-mail address theviewfinancerbc@gmail.com. Please
submit all questions or concerns regarding finance directly to that e-mail address.
Finance Ministry

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

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.

RBC Missionary Ministry, in partnership with A Servant’s Heart Ministry, is collecting deodorant, toothpaste, lotion, and soap. Please place donations in the box in the narthex to bless someone in need.

The Music Ministry is sponsoring a book signing on the first Sunday in November, after morning worship to support our musician, Noah Cypress. Noah is not just the newest addition to our music ministry. He is a spiritual young man who preaches and mentors the youth of this generation. He is the founder of The Student Advocates for Living Truth (SALT), and an author. His book, “Kindle The Flame”, is a 50-day devotional designed to spreading the gospel and bringing lives to true discipleship. Books will be available for $13 each. Payment by cash, check, or Cash App. As Noah pours into our music ministry, let us also pour into him. Please contact Sheila Craddock, Zolandria Friday, Helen Gary, or Marisha McCollum for additional information.

It’s Election Time! Early voting has started. Riverview’s Church Van will be providing rides to vote on Saturdays, October 24 and 31 and Sunday, October 25.
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Join us for an afternoon of inspiring music and fellowship! Saturday, November 7, 3:00 p.m. - Riverview proudly presents “Gospel to Jazz II” featuring Desirée Roots with Dr. Weldon Hill & Friends. Mark your calendar and plan to experience an
unforgettable musical journey from gospel to jazz. Tickets: $40 in advance, $50 at the door. Tickets may be purchased on Eventbrite or in the narthex following morning worship. Please make plans to attend and invite friends.

Our Gratitude
We sincerely appreciate everyone who took time to worship with us for this Homecoming Celebration. We thank all program participants for their willingness to serve. In addition, we are grateful for the Hospitality Ministry, Music Ministry, office and custodial staffs, and other volunteers for their service and support. It is our prayer the Worship Service has been spiritually renewing and you will return with genuine enthusiasm. May God bless you!!

Homecoming Committee
Zolandria Friday
Ellen Meade-Gibbs
Erselle Jackson
Deacon Sabrina Montague, Chair
Deacon William Jackson
Saundra Pompey
Trustee Kirk Jones
Rose Turner, Hospitality Chair
Deacon Ida McCollum
Rev. Dr. Frank Branch, III, ex officio

Remember our Sick and Shut-Ins
Denise Coleman - Home
Justine Coleman - Home
Arthur Fleming, Jr. – Home
Deacon Emeritus Woodrow Jackson – Home
Dolores May - Home
Ruth Redwood – Home