The next Small Group Leadership Orientation is scheduled for Saturday, December 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Student Life Center.  If you are interested in becoming a small group leader please contact Pastor David Kennard at kennard@riversideconnect.org for more information and to receive a Leadership Application Packet.

CATALOG
Fall Semester
September 8 – December 13, 2008

EPIC STUDIES

BIBLE
CHILDREN
CREATIVE ARTS
FINANCES
HEALTH
HELPS
HOSPITALITY
MEN
OUTREACH
PRAYER
SENIORS
SUPPORT/RECOVERY
WOMEN
WORKPLACE
YOUTH

EPIC STUDIES

“Remember your history, your long and rich history. I am God, the only God you’ve had or ever will have— incomparable, irreplaceable— From the very beginning telling you what the ending will be, All along letting you in on what is going to happen, Assuring you, I’m in this for the long haul, I’ll do exactly what I set out to do.” - Isaiah 46:9-10 (MSG)

“The Greatest Story Ever Told” is more than just a cliché. God has gone to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people.  That is what EPIC is all about – the story of the Bible, God’s great love affair with humanity. This study will take us through the unfolding progression of Bible characters and events from Genesis to Revelation. And like any good story, this EPIC will be filled with intrigue, drama, conflict, romance, and redemption.  In this adventure we’ll see how God’s story is revealed in our current culture and how we can continue His story through our lives and in our world today.

Sunday @ 9:30 a.m. 
Mark Tuttle (412-798-0394)
Child Care: Yes
RCC – Library
Requirements: The Story Bible ($8)

Monday @ 7:00 p.m.
Shawn Fenner (724-334-7172)
Child Care: Yes
Lower Burrell
Requirements: The Story Bible ($8); This group will intentionally include children for a portion of their study time followed by games, activities and movies to help them interact with one another while parents take this journey together.

Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.
Caara Anstis (412-244-8906)
Child Care: Yes
RCC – Room 301
Requirements: The Story Bible ($8); This group is for families who have adopted a child/children or are planning to adopt.

Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.
Bill Ellis, Gary Evans, David Kennard & Laurie Lesoon (412-828-2488)
Child Care: Yes
RCC – Sanctuary & Mission Hall
Requirements: The Story Bible ($8)

Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.
Lee & Brigitte Huffman (412-828-3054)
Child Care: Yes
Oakmont
Requirements: The Story Bible ($8); This group is for married couples only.

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BIBLE

Faithful Travelers
Cheryl Boggess (724-327-7649)
The EPIC quest has begun. Journey with us as we take a few side trips and dig a little deeper into the adventures and “misadventures” contained in the Greatest Story Ever Told – the Bible. Our vision is Faith, Food, Friends, and FUN! Join us as we travel together on the road to eternity.
Child Care: No
Penn Hills
1st & 3rd Friday @ 7:00 p.m.
Requirements: Bible

Potpourri
Bill & Patsy Whye (724-212-3755)
This group is for you if you enjoy variety!  This semester we’ll enjoy a range of experiences from Bible studies to movie nights and tasty dinners.  Come each week and be pleasantly surprised!  People in fellowship with God and each other make for a great time together.
Child Care: No
Lower Burrell
Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m.
Requirements: Bible, your curiosity & personal questions.

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CHILDREN

For more information regarding Children’s Ministry small groups please contact
Denise Churchel at 412-828-2488.

Nursery 0 – 2 year olds
Cinemark Theater Hallway – Mills
Sunday @ 9:30 a.m.

Nursery 0 – 2 year olds
RCC – Room 102
Sunday @ 9:30 & 11:15 a.m.

Nursery 0 – 2 year olds
RCC – Room 102
Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.

Preschool 3 – 5 year olds
Cinemark Theater Hallway – Mills
Sunday @ 9:30 a.m.

Preschool 3 year olds
RCC – Room 104
Sunday @ 9:30 a.m.

Preschool 3 – 4 ½ year olds
RCC – Room 104
Sunday @ 11:15 a.m.

Preschool 4 ½ - Kindergarten
RCC – Room 101
Sunday @ 11:15 a.m.

Preschool 3 year olds
RCC – Room 104
Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.

Preschool 4 year olds
RCC – Room 101
Sunday @ 9:30 a.m.

Preschool 4 year olds
RCC – Room 101
Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.

Preschool 5 year olds
RCC – Room 103
Sunday @ 9:30 a.m.

Preschool 5 year olds
RCC – Room 103
Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.

Elementary Grades 1-6
Cinemark Theater Hallway – Mills
Sunday @ 9:30 a.m.

Elementary 1st Grade
Student Life Center – Room 101
Sunday @ 9:30 a.m.

Elementary 2nd Grade
Student Life Center – Room 106
Sunday @ 9:30 a.m.

Elementary 3rd Grade
Student Life Center – Room 104
Sunday @ 9:30 a.m.

Elementary 4th Grade
Student Life Center – Room 103
Sunday @ 9:30 a.m.

Elementary 5th & 6th Grades
Student Life Center – Arena
Sunday @ 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Church:  Elementary Grades 1-6
Student Life Center - Arena
Sunday @ 11:15 a.m.

Adventure Club:  Elementary Grades 1-5
Student Life Center
Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.

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CREATIVE ARTS

Seasonal Choir
Dave Longstreth (412-828-2488)
Ministry through music that reaches out to the community through Christmas and Easter dramatic musical productions.
Child Care: No
Student Life Center
Monday @ 7:00 p.m.
Requirements: General choir membership is open for all who enjoy singing; soloists are chosen by auditions.

Worship Band – Mills
Chad Zollo (412-828-2488)
Ministry teams which provide musical reinforcement to the Sunday worship services.  Auditions are held in the Fall and Spring for available openings.
Child Care: Yes
Mills - Theater
Sunday @ 9:30 a.m.
Requirements: Rehearsals are from 7 – 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the Sanctuary. Proficiency in either voice or an instrument is required and placement in a band is decided through auditions.  Vocalists wishing to audition are encouraged to join the choir ministry.

Worship Band - Oakmont
Dave Longstreth (412-828-2488)
Ministry teams which provide musical reinforcement to the Sunday worship services.  Auditions are held for available openings and worship bands minister on a rotating basis.
Child Care: Yes
RCC – Sanctuary
Sunday @ 8:45, 9:30 & 11:15 a.m.
Requirements: Rehearsals are from 7 – 9 p.m. on Thursday in the Sanctuary.  Proficiency in either voice or an instrument is required and placement in a band is decided through auditions. Vocalists wishing to audition are encouraged to join the choir ministry.

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FINANCES

Financial Peace University
Libby Bracco (412-242-5455)
Financial Peace University is a life-changing 13 week program on personal finance. It is designed to empower people to manage their money better, eliminate debt and build wealth. All material is biblically based and taught via entertaining video by Dave Ramsey.
Child Care: Yes
RCC – Room 301
Sunday @ 9:30 a.m.
Requirements: Cost is $100.00 per individual or couple.

Financial Peace University
Libby Bracco (412-242-5455)
Financial Peace University is a life-changing 13 week program on personal finance. It is designed to empower people to manage their money better, eliminate debt and build wealth. All material is biblically based and taught via entertaining video by Dave Ramsey.
Child Care: No
RCC – Room 105
Thursday @ 7:00 p.m.
Requirements: Cost is $100.00 per individual or couple.

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HEALTH

Lose It For Life – A Permanent Weight Loss Solution
Jill Tuttle (412-798-0394)
Lose it For Life is a life-changing program for permanent weight loss.  Created by Steve Arterburn, it is designed to give us insight into our spiritual, emotional and physical health as well as weight control.  With the help of God and others in the group we can develop a whole new approach to life, eating and living a healthy life free from discouragement and self-condemnation.  Open to men and women, whether single or married, come join us as we put down the food and pick up tools that will help us lose “it” for life.
Child Care: Yes
Oakmont
Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.
Requirements:  The “Lose It For Life” workbook will be available for purchase.

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HELPS

Meals Ministry
Laurie Lesoon (412-828-2488)
Provide meals for those who have a need (e.g. surgery, a new baby, family hospitalization, cancer treatment, etc.).
On an as needed basis.

Outside Impressions Team (Landscape)
Rick Phillips (724-339-0956)
This group will meet once or twice in the Spring and Fall on Saturday mornings to plant flower beds, mulch, trim bushes, and prepare Riverside for Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter seasons.  This group provides an excellent way for you to both help the church with your time as well as fellowship with others from the RCC family no matter what site you attend.  By using volunteer work instead of hiring a landscaping service, the church saves money each year to redirect to missions and other causes. Those who sign up will be notified what the schedule will be for each season. Supporting this group improves the image of the church in the community and provides first time visitors with a positive first impression.
Child Care: No
RCC & SLC Buildings
Saturdays As Scheduled
Requirements: A willingness to serve as a Minister of First Impressions.

Outside Impressions Team (Lawn)
Rick Phillips (724-339-0956)
This group provides an excellent way for you to both help the church with your time as well as fellowship with others from the RCC family no matter what site you attend.  By using volunteer work instead of hiring a landscaping service, the church saves money each year to redirect to missions and other causes.  All equipment and tools are provided by Riverside. Supporting this group improves the image of the church in the community and provides first time visitors with a positive first impression. If you would be willing to serve 2 to 4 times during the grass mowing season, please sign up.
Child Care: No
RCC & SLC Buildings
Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays as your schedule and weather permits.
Requirements: A willingness to serve as a Minister of First Impressions.

Stephen Ministry
Laurie Lesoon (412-828-2488)
Provide one-on-one support to people going through important or difficult times. 
Sunday @ 6:00 p.m.

Visitation Ministry
Laurie Lesoon (412-828-2488)
Provide comfort and support to those who are hospitalized or homebound.
On an as needed basis.

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HOSPITALITY

Banquet Ministry
Laurie Lesoon (412-828-2488)
Assist in set-up, decorating, food serving and clean-up of special events.
On an as needed basis.

Connection Team – Mills
Laurie Lesoon (412-828-2488)
Create a welcoming atmosphere by providing direction, answering questions, distributing literature, receiving the offering, preparing and serving communion. 
Sunday @ 9:30 a.m. 

Connection Team – Oakmont
Laurie Lesoon (412-828-2488)
Create a welcoming atmosphere by providing direction, answering questions, distributing literature, receiving the offering, preparing and serving communion and helping to answer phone calls. 
Sunday @ 8:00, 9:30, or 11:15 a.m.

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MEN

Iron Sharpens Iron: Men’s Breakfast
Don Greb (412-795-1034)
Here it’s safe for guys to be real.  We share in our struggles and triumphs while offering encouragement, prayer and support. 
Child Care: No
St. Paul Baptist – Delaware Ave., Oakmont
2nd Saturday @ 7:30 a.m.
Requirements: Men only.

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OUTREACH

Go! Group
Laurel Dixon (724-733-8943) & Cherie River (412-406-7559)
A group that meets once a month to volunteer in various settings in the surrounding communities.  The GO! Group now offers more choices.  We want to take your special interest and help you to get out there so we have GO! Group Focus Groups.  These groups are made up of a small team of people who commit to going once a month to one location.  The GO Group is designed for people who always wanted to make a difference in the world … but just never got around to actually doing it.  We’ll take you there!  Please choose from the following groups:

• GO! Group Focus Group – Drama Outreach – Performs one Saturday per month to minister to those in need at various locations outside the church community.

• GO! Group Focus Group – Food Bank – Goes to the Homewood Food Bank distribution center on the 2nd Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

• GO! Group Focus Group – Presbyterian Senior Care Home Oakmont – Visit patients the 2nd Sunday afternoon of each month for two hours.

• GO! Group – Variety – Goes to a different location one Saturday a month for two hours.

Missions Prayer Team
Dave Longstreth (412-828-2488)
Ministry through prayer, planning and awareness for the local and global missions of Riverside.
Child Care: No
RCC - Room 105
2nd Sunday @ 6:00 p.m.
Requirements: None

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PRAYER

Prayer Chain
Laurie Lesoon (412-828-2488)
Offer daily prayer support for the needs of others.
On an as needed basis.
Requirements: Desire to intercede.

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SENIORS

The Lunch Bunch
Laurie Lesoon (412-828-2488)
Meet for Bible study, lunch & fellowship with others in the prime of life.
Child Care: No
RCC – Library
2nd Thursday @ 11:30 a.m.
Requirements: For those who are 60 years or older.

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SUPPORT/RECOVERY

Growing in Recovery
Larry Isenberg (724-339-3328)
This group provides support, hope and healing for men and women in pursuit of a life FREE from addictive behaviors, relationships and substances.  In an environment of anonymity we share together our experiences, strengths and victories, and we are changed as we work our way along the road to recovery.
Child Care: No
Student Life Center
Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m. 
Requirements: The Serenity N.T. is available for purchase.

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WOMEN

SAHM (Stay At Home Mom) I Am
Tracy Mercuri (724-882-3123)
Stay at home moms are welcome to bring their children (birth to age 5) and join us for some weekly fun as we share a prayer request and mention something positive that God has done in our lives! 
Child Care: Yes
RCC – Nursery
Wednesdays @ 10:00 a.m.     (September 10 – November 19)
Requirements: Cleanup of nursery after use.

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WORKPLACE

Faith In The Workplace
Dick Horn (412-370-4836)
“God’s Employees” is a gathering of individuals who join together to help each other answer the question “Am I who God wants me to be in the workplace?”  Starting in September, the group will seek to include the learning from the EPIC endeavor to help answer that question.  God’s messages in the Bible bring us real people who have lived real lives, including the need for work to support themselves and their families.  We hope to learn from God’s teaching through their lives how we can better bring our faith in Jesus Christ to colleagues in our work spaces, whatever those may be.
Child Care: No
Brueggers in Oakmont
2nd & 4th Saturday @ 10:00 a.m.
Requirements:  Bible

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YOUTH

Nexus offers three opportunities every week for students to take a break from the craziness of life, relax, recharge, hang out, have fun and experience God.  Expect music, drama, games, videos, food, challenging messages and, of course, great people!     

Nexus Oakmont

    Sundays – Senior High Students (Grades 9-12)
    7:00 – 8:30 p.m. @ Student Life Center

    Wednesdays – Junior High Students (Grades 6-8)
    7:00 – 8:30 p.m. @  RCC – Room 105

Nexus Mills

    Wednesdays – Junior & Senior High Students (Grades 6-12)
    7:00 – 8:30 p.m. @ Radiant Life Christian Community Church

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