The next Small Group Leadership Orientation is scheduled for Saturday, April 26 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
Summer Semester
June 1 – August 16, 2008

BIBLE
CHILDREN
CREATIVE ARTS
FAMILY & PARENTING
FINANCES
HELPS
HOSPITALITY
MARRIAGE
OUTREACH
PRAYER
RECREATION
SENIORS
SUPPORT/RECOVERY
WOMEN
WORKPLACE
YOUNG ADULTS
YOUTH

BIBLE

Ready For Action
Kent Street (412-242-4374)
Do you find yourself wishing you could remember a passage from the Bible when you are trying to share your faith with others or are facing stressful times? Do you find that when you are faced with sinful choices, you cannot remember the Word of God to help you overcome sin? In this small group, we will memorize, discuss and apply a Bible verse each week to equip you with God's word as you go about your daily life. Think of all the information you know by heart – your address and phone number, all the people you know by name, details about your job, facts and figures about your favorite sport or hobby, and much more.  Imagine how powerful it would be if you had verses from the Bible that you could remember as easily. Anything is easy to memorize when you really have an interest in it.  Using the Navigators Topical Memory System as a guide, each week we will memorize, discuss and apply the Scriptures to help us become fully devoted disciples of Christ and to develop disciple makers who will be willing to meet with other believers to disciple them.
Child Care: No
RCC – Room 301
Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.
Requirements: The Navigators Topical Memory System is recommended but not required.

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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
Amie Kennard (412-798-9665)
Oakmont – Room 102
Sunday @ 9:30 & 11:15 a.m.

Preschool 3 year olds – Kindergarten
Darlene Tibbens (412-828-2488)
Oakmont – Room 104
Sunday @ 9:30 & 11:15 a.m.

Children’s Church:  Elementary Grades 1-6
Denise Churchel (412-828-2488)
Student Life Center – Arena
Sunday @ 9:30 & 11:15 a.m.

Nursery – Grade 6 (Mills)
Sara Collier (412-828-4075)
Theater #11 Hallway
Sunday @ 9:30 a.m.

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CREATIVE ARTS

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 @ 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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FAMILY & PARENTING

Parents Of Teens
Vince & Donna McArdle (412-795-2585)
For every bewildered parent, there’s a kid longing to be understood. In this study we’ll seek to gain a clearer understanding of what’s going on in our children’s hearts and minds. We’ll learn how to communicate with them more effectively and how to offer the guidance they need in a way they can receive.  Join us as we discuss the book “For Parents Only” and attempt to get inside the head of our teens while creating homes of encouragement and friendship.
Childcare: No
Penn Hills
Monday @ 7:00 p.m.
Requirements: The book, “For Parents Only” by Shauti Feldhahn and Lisa A. Rice will be available for purchase.

Transitions
Darrel & Sue Diehl (724-274-7442)
Transitions is a small group for mid-lifers. During the summer, this small group meets once a month socially for picnics, cook-outs, etc. If you would like to join us and want to be notified about these events, please call Darrel and Sue Diehl. 
Child Care: No
Cheswick
Every other Monday @ 7:00 p.m.
Requirements: None

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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: No
RCC – Room 105
Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.
Requirements: Participant's Kit ($100)

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HELPS

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 the Spring 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.

Meals Ministry
Melony Mostel (724-337-1226)
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 (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
Laura Kacy (412-353-8695)
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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MARRIAGE

The Five Love Languages
Larry & Kaye Forbes (412-828-7676)
Hooray! Vacation season is here! Some of you are vacationing in a foreign country and are brushing up on and becoming fluent in the language spoken there to get the maximum out of your trip. You are investing in your vacation. Why not brush up and become fluent in the love language that speaks to your spouse and fills up their “love tank” under your own roof? We could make our homes a paradise we would not want to leave. Can you imagine? Ever feel like you're in a foreign country without leaving home? Are there fireworks and it isn't even the Fourth of July? Was the last gift you gave your spouse a ten or a two? Maybe it is because your spouse is frustrated and unhappy because you aren't speaking his or her love language. We can get help for all these situations in our marriages. Peace and harmony can prevail! Join us as we take an exciting road trip together and bring adventure, excitement and joy into our marriages. 
Child Care: No
Oakmont
Monday @ 7:00 p.m.
Requirements: The book “The Five Love Languages” will be available for purchase. 

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OUTREACH

Go! Group
Laurel Dixon (724-733-8943) & Cherie River (412-828-2528)
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 – Variety – Goes to a different location one Saturday a month for two hours.

• 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. 

Missions Prayer Team
Dave Longstreth (412-828-2488)
Ministry through prayer and awareness for the missions of Riverside to our regional communities, nation and world.
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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RECREATION

Trail Riders
Mark Tuttle (412-760-9979)
Come join us as we ride our bikes along the historic western Pennsylvania Rails-to-Trails system.  On June 28 and August 2 we will ride the Butler-Freeport trail from the Freeport trailhead.  On July 19 we will ride the Great Allegheny Passage from the Boston trailhead.  On August 30 we will ride the Great Allegheny Passage from the Ohiopyle trailhead.  Contact Mark for additional details.
Child Care: No
Various Locations
Saturday @ 9:00 a.m.
Requirements: Bicycle & Helmet

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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 and join us for some weekly fun in the sun!  We will be going to Riverside Park on Wednesdays from Noon until 2:00 p.m.  Be sure to slather your kiddos with sunscreen, have plenty of H2O on hand and a couple of snacks just in case you hear a tummy rumble.  As always, we will be sharing a prayer request and mentioning something positive that God has done in our lives!  We look forward to seeing you on the swing set and sliding board! 
Child Care: Yes
Oakmont (Rain Location: PBS Kids Backyard @ Pittsburgh Mills)
Wednesday @ 12:00 p.m.
Requirements: None

Sister Acts
Laurel Dixon (724-733-8943)
A group for young women who want to form some close relationships with each other through Christ.  This semester we’ll be studying the book of Acts as we seek to share our lives with one another.
Child Care: No
Plum
Every other Thursday @ 7:00 p.m.
Requirements: For ladies in their 20’s – mid 30’s. 

Worn Out Woman: When Life Is Full and Your Spirit Is Empty
Michelle SeNay (412-795-8648)
For the growing number of women who want to drop out because they are stressed out, this study will provide practical solutions. Women can immediately apply these tools and strategies for limiting commitments, identifying gifts, dealing with emotions, nurturing the spirit, burying anxieties, facing the past, and protecting dreams. 
Child Care: No
RCC – Library  
Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.
Requirements: Book & Bible.

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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?”  This group seeks to support each other in finding ways to bring our faith in Jesus Christ to colleagues in our work spaces, whatever those may be.  The group’s format is informal discussion with supporting reading materials.
Child Care: No
RCC – Library/Brueggers – Dependent on weather
1st & 3rd Saturday @ 10:00 a.m.
Requirements: Bible

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YOUNG ADULTS

Summer Stuff
Steve Pink (412-607-4789)
We’re going to spend the summer doing all kinds of fun stuff -- indoors, outdoors, and all over town. If you’re a young adult looking to hang out with others and have a great time, come and check us out.
Child Care: No
Meeting locations, dates, & times vary.
Requirements: For ages 18 – 30 years old.

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YOUTH

Nexus offers two 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 – Junior & Senior High Students (Grades 6-12)
    7:00 – 8:30 p.m. @ Student Life Center

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

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