An integral aspect to the life of Riverbend Bible Church are the numerous Small Groups that meet during the week in various homes all over our communities. We want to encourage you to pursue a life lived in the context of the local Church by gathering together as believers in each others homes. To see a list of current homegroups login in to Church Centre.
homegroups
men’s ministry
The men of our church meet for a quarterly breakfast and time of fellowship.
6.30am-8am
For more information contact Ps Matthew Johnston
women’s ministry
Renew Bible Study
Women of all ages welcome
Mondays, during the School Term In Kauri Lodge,
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Childcare not available
Contact: Barb Bisley
Refresh
An opportunity for the women of RBC
to get together for an evening of
fun, fellowship and coming around
the Word of God.
Once a term
Friday evening 7pm- 8.30pm
Contact: Rachel Graham
Heart and Soul
Our Women’s Bible Study is for women of all ages. We meet on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 AM. Creche is provided for small children. Please come along and join us.
Contact: Kay Graham
youth ministry
Youth Ministry is another arm of the church and therefore it’s main purpose is to glorify God.
Practically this can be out worked in three ways:
1. Exaltation: to exalt, prize, and honour God above all else.
2. Edification: to encourage holiness and fellowship among His saints, and
3. Evangelism: to proclaim the gospel to the lost through evangelism.
All of this is done to the glory and honour of our Heavenly Father. In Youth Ministry we see this worked out through one major application, discipleship. It is the call of Matthew 28:18-20, “Go therefore and make disciples”. This goal is accomplished through two practices, evangelism and sanctification.
WHO? 13yo+
WHEN? Tuesday night Bible Study
Friday Night Youth Group
CONTACT: Ps Toby Young
children’s ministry
Riverbend Bible Church children’s ministry exists to help those in our care know God and grow to become like His Son, Jesus Christ.
Our Sunday School, Boys Rally (7-11 years), Girls Rally (7-10 years), Girlzone (intermediate girls), and Jitterbugs (pre-school) help us:
1. To fill children’s minds with the word of God so they will grow to think the way God thinks and live the way God has commanded.
2. To establish in children habits of godly living in their lifestyle.
3. To create a Christian Community of children and adults who enjoy life together as a family and who are committed to Jesus Christ and each other.
4. To help children build proper relationships with those who are in authority over them.
5. To make each child’s experience at Church safe and profitable in the process of Christian growth.
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Sunday school exists to provide pre-school to primary aged children of Riverbend, and visiting children, an opportunity to learn about the character of God in a fun and child friendly environment.
The children are released from church just before the sermon and all meet together for Kids praise before heading to their classes.
An excellent team ensures all singing and lessons are bible based and Christ centred and pitched at an appropriate level for each of the class groupsThe four classes are
Bible Explorers (3-5 year olds)
Treasure Seekers (Year 2-3)
Discoverers (Year 4-6)
Navigators (Year 7-8)We also provide crèche during the service for infants to 3 years old.
The main church service finishes at the same time as Sunday school when parents of pre school children are expected to collect their child from class before enjoying fellowship around morning tea
Sunday (except school holidays)
Contact: Karen Major.
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Girlzone is an opportunity for our young girls to get together, have some fun and make some cool things, but most of all learn more about God. In Girlzone we will look at what it means to be a Christian and work on developing our relationship with the Lord.
Every second Monday 6:30pm-8:00pm
In the Homestead
Contact: Maria Henderson
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Girls and Boy Rally is an international organisation that began here in NZ.
Our aim is to build children up in the following three areas:
1. Spiritual- building strong Christian character.
2. Educational- increased knowledge and understanding.
3. Physical- developing physical fitness and team co-operation.
At Riverbend Bible Church our Rally’s focus on Bible teaching, hobbies, games, outings and friendships in a Christian-based environment.Contact: office@riverbend.org.nz
Location: RBC Conservatory
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Jitterbugs music group is a pre-school music and movement ministry run by Riverbend Bible Church. Session are held Thursday mornings during the school term starting at 9:30am and followed by morning tea. All are welcome.
Contact: Lindel Stonestreet
Location: Conservatory
senior saints
Monday Fun and Games
Each Monday we meet in The Conservatory at 1:15pm.
All are welcome to join together for an enjoyable afternoon of indoor bowls, board games and fellowship over afternoon tea.
missions
Reaching our community and the world
Riverbend Bible Church exists to glorify God by becoming passionate followers of Christ, reaching our community and the world with His grace and truth. This purpose centres on the life and ministry of His church, both here in New Zealand and in the people and organisations that God allows us to partner with around the world. The church is what Christ is building and accordingly the work and ministry of His church is the core of our mission endeavour.
Samfya Bible School
Simon & Ann Pyatt
Jeremy & Vicki-Lee Dempsey
Maria Henderson
music
We seek to build a music ministry that will be characterised by humble service to God and to the church – exampling a life of worship.
We seek to provide an environment where people can exercise and develop their musical talents to the benefit of all.
We hope to provide a context whereby people can grow spiritually so to give their all and best as an act of worship. There are many ways to serve in the music ministry – musicians, singers, sound desk, audio visual and more.
CONTACT: John Kim