Riverbend Men

Monthly Meetup - Next Week!

Wednesday the 21st - 5:30p @ Shuck Me

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Men's Monthly Meetup - December Edition - Riverbend Church Because we can ... and because we want to - join us for the December edition of the Monthly Meetup. Come hang with your buds before the craziness of the festivities around Jesus' Birthday begin. Enjoy good fellowship and better conversations.WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 21stTIME: 6 p.m.WHERE: Shuck Me -108...

JOLLY HOUR - Christmas Hangout!

Come and go ... This SUNDAY 4-6pm

Register to give us a head count: https://riverbendatx.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1327442

SUNDAY DECEMBER 11, 2022

4-6PM

Celebrate Christmas with us at this festive come-and-go event being hosted by the Men's and Women's Ministries. We'll put you in the holiday mood with good food, a hot chocolate bar, and Christmas music!

Riverbend Student Center - Downstairs

Register: https://riverbendatx.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1327442

Cost: suggested donation of $5 per person

Note: The performance of the Children's Christmas Musical will be in the Chapel at 6pm.

INFO FOR PARENTS:

Kids in the Children's Christmas Musical will need to be dropped off at 4pm for final rehearsal. Preschool kids will be in Room 113 and Elementary kids can come to the Middle School room (next to the Jolly Hour party).

For kids NOT in the Musical, preschool kids (ages 3 and potty trained to age 5) and elementary kids (Grades K-5th) WILL have childcare available during the party! Preschoolers can be dropped off in the preschool Room 113 on the bottom floor of the Community Center. Elementary kids will be in the Middle School room, next to the Jolly Hour party.

I'm so tired.

I know that feeling, don't worry.

I've been there too: the day you just want to curl up in a ball and cry yourself to sleep. You know what I'm talking about, right?

How many times have you woken up from a nightmare and then had to go to work or school? How many times have you been so tired that all you can do is lie in bed for hours, staring at the ceiling, wishing for something… anything… else?

Yeah, me too. But then I realized something: life is worth living! And Jesus is here for us when we need him most—even when we're too tired to ask for help.

He says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened…" (Matthew 11:28). And what does he say next? "I will give you rest."

God knows how hard it is sometimes—and he wants us to know that he's here for us when our minds are full of worries and our bodies are full of exhaustion. He's ready to lift our load if we'll let him take control of our lives—and he'll always make sure that his burden is light enough for us.

I am too tired When you say: "I am too tired."God Says: "I will give you rest."I'm so tired.I know that feeling, don't worry.I've been there too: the day you just want to c...

ART AT THE BEND is this weekend at the Riverbend Campus in the Community Center (FRI: 5-9 pm and SAT: 10 am - 4 pm Tickets HERE: https://www.riverbend.com/art-at-the-bend ).

BUT, we REALLY need help with the cleanup. Consider coming out between 4:30 and 6 pm on SATURDAY to help tear down. This is a simple way to SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY. Simply show up or register here so we can have a headcount: https://riverbendatx.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1450129

ART AT THE BEND is a really cool affair whereas 40 of the area's top artists show off their best.

Held at Riverbend Church on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11-12, this event is great timing for those looking to get a few Christmas gifts out of the way ... or for those wanting to stroll through the galleries, engage, to enjoy the experience and witness excellent and affordable sampling of works for sale.

FRI: 5-9 pm and SAT: 10 am - 4 pm

More info and Tickets HERE: https://www.riverbend.com/art-at-the-bend

WANT TO ATTEND FOR FREE? Volunteer for a 2 hour time slot and you'll get to experience some of the best Austin has to offer! Sign up HERE: https://www.riverbend.com/events?sapurl=LyszZDlmL2xiL2V2Lyt4N2RxZjZqP2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZSZyZWNlbnRSb3V0ZT1hcHAud2ViLWFwcC5saWJyYXJ5LmNhbGVuZGFyJnJlY2VudFJvdXRlU2x1Zz0lMkJzaGt4djJ3

Men's Hangout ... this weekend!!

Register NOW: https://riverbendatx.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1264373

Hi All - We are converting this FB 'user' page to a FB 'group' page. You all should have an invitation to join the Group page. This particular 'user' page will eventually be discontinued by Facebook, so hop on over to the new group page for all your RiverMEN information, as well as daily devotionals and regular SEEKING GRACE commentary.

The group page will facilitate and encourage more interaction vs. simply leaving comments for posts.

Blessings!!

Test or Testimony

I never liked taking tests when I was in school, and I certainly don’t like the kind of tests I have faced as an adult. Plus, as an adult, you seem to face a lot more “pop tests”; the kind you don’t know are coming.

Remember this thought the next time you face a test in your life: “Only God can turn a test into a testimony.” Tests come and tests go, but God’s grace is sufficient for you (2 Corinthians 12:19).

Give God the glory no matter the outcome. For we know that all things (including tests) work together for good for those who love God, those who are called according to His purpose (Romans 12:8). Encourage others with your testimony of how God has sustained you through the tests. That’s the only way to ensure a “passing grade”.