Ministries

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Sundays

Honouring God & Each Other

We strive to make everyone feel welcome and relaxed in our main gatherings of a Sunday mornings. Our weekly Sunday events include:

  • Variety of speakers
  • Interviews with regular people
  • Powerful worship
  • Awesome singing for all who wish to sing
  • Moments of quiet reflection
  • Use of multimedia
  • Engaging dialogue
  • Inspiring & encouraging words for everyone
  • Kids are catered for, and their noise is a joy

When – Sundays 9.30am
Where – Bli Bli State, School Hall, 33 School Road, Bli Bli

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Mid-Week Catch-ups

Life Groups

At Riverlife we all seem to like each other.
Consequently, we offer opportunity for people to connect deeper within a smaller group than simply at our Sunday event. These gatherings often happen over coffee, a meal or supper with the aim of ‘doing life’ together, learning & growing, and supporting each other. Prayer for each other plays an important role on these occasions.

Current groups include:

  • Monday – 7.30pm Bli Bli
  • Tuesday – 7pm Marcoola (Men’s group) or 7.15pm Pacific Paradise
  • Wednesday – 9.30am Bli Bli, 7pm Bli Bli, or 7pm various venues (Lady’s group)

Mums & Bubs

A group of laid back mums who laugh, love, and learn together. They explore womanhood, motherhood, and marriage from different angles, learning from each other’s journey in life.

The group meets each week at Maroochydore RSL for coffee, cake and a chat while the kids enjoy a play together under their watchful eyes, in the children’s playroom.

When – Thursdays 9.30am
Where – Maroochydore RSL

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KidZone

Our children’s ministry leaders plan fun and engaging activities for kids each Sunday morning during term time. Our leaders are all adults who hold Blue Cards.

Pebbles

For children age 1 to Year 1.

Pebbles is a river-inspired name that refers to small things making a big difference. As shown in God using David to defeat Goliath with a small stone (pebble). We believe that God can use our littlest congregation members to make a big impact.

RiverKids

For children in Years 2 to 6.

Equiping children to know, grow and show God’s love. It is our desire to develop their trust in Christ as their Saviour, and feel confident turning to God in prayer.

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Friday Night Youth Groups

Kids Club

For children in Years 3 to 6.

Kid’s Club is a safe environment where kids can have fun playing games, and be challenged about what is important to them when it comes to what they value, and how they live life.

With care we ‘mentor’ children, valuing their opinions whilst challenging them to think deeper. Our team are committed Christians who seek to emulate the lifestyle of Jesus.

In amongst all of this fun the kids have a small meal which they all look forward to – dietary needs are catered for.

The team, who all hold Blue Cards, continue to look for new ways they can help children to see the importance of taking care of their Body, Mind & Soul, and how it greatly colours the way they will see life.

When – fortnightly on Fridays 5pm to 6.30pm
Where – Bli Bli School Hall

 

The Youth of Today – currently in recess

For kids in Years 7 to 10.

Fortnightly of a Friday our Youth gather to go crazy under the close supervision of adults (all leaders hold a Blue Card).

Some of their crazy moments have included:

  • Food challenges
  • Incredibly messy games
  • Giant slip & slide nights
  • and the list goes on

Check out their Instagram page “The Whyy” for what’s currently happening.

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When – fortnightly on Fridays 6.30pm to 8pm (note currently in recess)
Where – Bli Bli School Hall

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Random Acts of Kindness

You’ll see our business cards around the place. Often known as “paying it forward” or Random Acts of Kindness – we enjoy showing love to our Sunny Coast community by doing something for someone else so that Jesus maybe honoured. We believe that Jesus and the Early Church went out of their way to be known as a people with a generous spirit. This is a core part of our make-up at Riverlife.

Whether it’s…

  • mowing a lawn
  • baking biscuits for a neighbour
  • providing a free coffee
  • offering a kind word or smile
  • leaving money in a shopping trolley
  • taking an interest in your day, or
  • simply letting a stranger go ahead of you in a line

It’s what we love to do at Riverlife.

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Welcome to the Neighbourhood

Footpath House Number Stencilling – Free!
Wheelie Bin Clean – Free!

One of the current struggles for the Western Church is to show our Community that the local church is a positive place and that Christians are good people to hang around.

Consequently, in conjunction with local Real Estate we offer every home bought in the area free house number stenciling and a one-off wheelie bin clean as a means to introduce ourselves. It’s non-intrusive, just a simple “Hi, and welcome to the area.”

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Pushbikers

A regular monthly event where a group of casual biker riders cycle from Mudjumba to Marcoola to enjoy the Friday night Street Food markets.  We enjoy a good chat over a glass of wine and great food from the street food markets in the fresh air. It’s a great way to finish the working week!