This month’s movie night feature is "Woodlawn". In 1973, newly desegregated Woodlawn High School in Birmingham, Alabama, had its first black football players - like Tony Nathan, a gifted running back. Viewers are introduced to Tony, Coach Tandy Gerelds, and Hank Erwin, a sports chaplain affiliated with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes who wants to work with the team to inspire them to "come to Jesus." Hank shows up and asks Coach Gerelds for time to speak to the team; Gerelds gives him five minutes, and when he returns to the gym an hour later, Hank is still there and has miraculously converted nearly the entire team to evangelical Christianity. Newly rededicated to their faith, the team transforms into a true brotherhood, putting their friendships - and their football - above racial differences. Inspired by his team, Gerelds also professes his faith, and the team, still guided by Hank, works together to play for the glory of God. Rated PG, we encourage parents to check reviews on Common Sense Media or reach out to our Family Ministry Director for more details.

Our Movie Nights are always free but advance seat reservations are required. Due to the popularity of these events, we require each attendee to have a seat reserved in their own name. If you need help completing this form, please contact our office. Popcorn, candy, and drinks are available and a freewill donation box is located nearby if you'd like to help us cover the cost of those items. Be sure to reserve your seats in advance, and take advantage of this unique opportunity to introduce someone new to Riverstone!

Reserve Your Seats Here: https://riverstone.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3117260

Kids & Adults

5:30 PM - Meal

6:30 PM - Worship at The Rock

7:30 PM - Kids & Adults Small Groups

Students

5:30 PM - Meal

6:30 PM - Games

7:00 PM - Worship & Message

7:45 PM - Connection Time

Sertoma Park Shelter 11 - Kids & Families are invited to join us for Healing Motions, an exercise class designed to help you feel confident, strong, and comfortable in your own skin. This is a fun, safe environment where every body is welcome, and every journey is celebrated.

At Riverstone, we believe church isn’t just something you attend, but rather, it’s something you live in community. As a church figuring out how to live with purpose, grow together, and make a positive impact in our community, we recognize that Life Groups are one of our primary pathways for that to happen.

On Sunday, October 19 at 5:00 PM, we’ll be offering a special class that explores why Life Groups matter (spiritually, relationally and missionally), and then moves into the what and how of launching and leading one in your context. Whether you’re considering joining a group, leading one yourself, or simply want to understand how this fits into Riverstone’s vision, this class will help you see how Life Groups can become living expressions of our mission and calling.

Take a break from the busyness of the week and join us for an evening created just for women - a chance to unwind, laugh, and connect with others! We’ll begin the night with a short devotional to encourage your heart and remind us of the joy we share in Christ. Afterward, we’ll roll the dice for a few rounds of Bunco, a fun and easy-to-learn game that’s perfect for both beginners and seasoned players. Whether you’re feeling competitive or just there for the company, you’ll have a great time, and there will be prizes for the winners!

Please bring a snack to share, and feel free to invite a friend, neighbor, or coworker to come along. All women 18 and older (out of high school) are warmly invited. We can’t wait to see you there for a night of faith, fun, and fellowship!

Kids & Adults

5:30 PM - Meal

6:30 PM - Worship at The Rock

7:30 PM - Kids & Adults Small Groups

Students

5:30 PM - Meal

6:30 PM - Games

7:00 PM - Worship & Message

7:45 PM - Connection Time

Are you between the ages of 18 (already graduated) and 35? Are you looking for a way to grow in your faith, serve others, and experience a new culture? Join us for an informational meeting about the Young Adult Mission Trip to Chimbote, Peru, May 24–30, 2025! The meeting will take place on Sunday, October 12 at 1 PM in Overflow.

This trip is a unique opportunity to step away from your everyday routine and join a team who are passionate about living out their faith. In Chimbote, we’ll come alongside local ministries to serve, build lasting relationships, and share God’s love in practical ways. Whether this is your first mission trip or you’ve traveled before, you’ll discover that serving others not only impacts the community in Peru but also transforms your own walk with God. If you’re curious, have questions, or just want to hear more about what this trip will look like, make plans to attend the meeting on October 12 or contact Julie Dolbec at (701) 202-6027.

Kids & Adults

5:30 PM - Meal

6:30 PM - Worship at The Rock

7:30 PM - Kids & Adults Small Groups

Students

5:30 PM - Meal

6:30 PM - Games

7:00 PM - Worship & Message

7:45 PM - Connection Time

Have you ever had life-questions you didn’t feel safe asking? Wondered what faith actually means for you? Felt like something is missing in the routine, but don’t know what? Alpha is our invitation to step into honest conversations in a safe place. Beginning Monday, October 6 from 6:30-8:00 PM, we’ll meet to explore life, faith, and meaning together. Books are available for $10 each.

Why You Should Be Part of This

A place for honest questions. No judgments. No expectations. Alpha invites you to bring your doubts, your hardest questions - “What’s the purpose of life?” “Does God really care?” - and explore them in a caring environment.

Meaningful connection. We start each evening by simply being together—sharing food or snack, conversation, laughter. It’s about real people with real lives, not perfect ones. You’ll build friendships and feel less alone.

Discover or deepen faith. Whether you’ve never believed, are questioning your faith, or simply want to get back to basics, Alpha is for you. It covers core Christian beliefs in accessible ways, giving space to think, ask, and grow.

Everyone is welcome. Alpha’s strength is that it doesn’t require you to have all the answers or be “good enough.” Everyone, no matter your background, beliefs, or where you are on your faith journey, has a seat at the table.

ALPHA Youth. While adults are gathered together to explore the basics of Christianity through Alpha, we’ll also be offering ALPHA Youth in The Gathering Place. This content and discussion is geared towards students in grades 6-12. Alpha Youth is a new way for young people to explore life, faith and purpose. Made for this generation, the new series creatively unpacks the real questions young people have. The series introduces and explores the core ideas of the Christian faith, in a relevant and engaging way.

What to Expect

• Weekly meetings led by Pastor Sam & Pastor Matt: Mondays, 6:30 - 8:00 PM, starting October 6.

• $10 book per person to guide our journey together.

• Discussion hosted in small groups so you can talk, listen, share. No pressure, just a chance to think out loud.

• Friendly atmosphere of openness, respect, and care.

If you’ve ever felt alone in your faith questions, or felt disconnected from the deeper meaning life offers, this is for you. If you think you don’t need something like this, maybe Alpha will surprise you, by helping to deepen your faith, enrich your relationships, and give you tools to live more grounded, hopeful, connected.

We believe Alpha won’t just change lives, it will change our church as we journey together. Will you be with us?

Register Here: https://riverstone.churchcenter.com/unproxy/registrations/events/3165017

Join us for a special showing of Show Me the Father: a powerful documentary from the creators of War Room that will challenge and inspire how you view both earthly and heavenly fatherhood.

After the film, we’ll gather for a guided community discussion on one of the most pressing issues of our time: fatherlessness. Together, we’ll explore how fatherlessness affects families, schools, and neighborhoods right here in our community, and practical ways we can step up -as fathers, mothers, mentors, and community members - to fill the gap and strengthen the next generation.

Come ready to share, listen, and be part of shaping solutions that bring encouragement, restoration, and hope.

Kids & Adults

5:30 PM - Meal

6:30 PM - Worship at The Rock

7:30 PM - Kids & Adults Small Groups

Students

5:30 PM - Meal

6:30 PM - Games

7:00 PM - Worship & Message

7:45 PM - Connection Time

This fall, we’re bringing back Movie Nights on the fourth Friday of each month at 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Since our church building was once a neighborhood movie theater, these events are a natural way to welcome the community into a familiar space and give people a chance to experience church in a relaxed, approachable setting. It’s a simple way to share the hope of Christ, through stories that spark conversation and connections with friends, family, and neighbors.

This month’s feature is “How to Train Your Dragon”, the story of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, the unlikely son of a Viking chief who chooses a different path when he befriends a Night Fury dragon. Their friendship challenges the assumptions of his village and opens the door to change, a theme that reminds us how courage and compassion can transform lives. The film is rated PG, and we encourage parents to check reviews on Common Sense Media or contact our Family Ministry Director with questions.

Movie Nights are free, but because they’re popular, each person needs to reserve their own seat in advance. Popcorn, candy, and drinks are available, with a donation box nearby for those who’d like to help cover costs. Be sure to reserve your seats, and consider inviting someone new - Movie Night is one of the easiest ways to help a friend experience Riverstone for the first time!

Reserve Your Seats Here: https://registrations.planningcenteronline.com/signups/3117054

Pinochle & Card Games Night will be held on Thursday, August 28 at 6:00 PM in The Gathering Place. Please bring a snack, appetizer, or dessert to share and RSVP to Shirley Hanson at (701) 391-4786 by Tuesday, September 23 if you plan to attend.

Kids & Adults

5:30 PM - Meal

6:30 PM - Worship at The Rock

7:30 PM - Kids & Adults Small Groups

Students

5:30 PM - Meal

6:30 PM - Games

7:00 PM - Worship & Message

7:45 PM - Middle School

                    Soda Bar @ Riverstone

                High School

                    @ Dolbecs’ House

                         (5200 Cornice Drive)

Bring the whole family for a afternoon of autumn fun at Papa's Pumpkin Patch!  Bring your lawn chairs and a potluck dish to share - just remember there are no outlets to plug into.  Save the date and celebrate the season with us!

Sertoma Park Shelter 11 - Kids & Families are invited to join us for Healing Motions, an exercise class designed to help you feel confident, strong, and comfortable in your own skin. This is a fun, safe environment where every body is welcome, and every journey is celebrated.

The Adult Mission Trip Meeting will take place in the Overflow Theater on Sunday, September 14 at 1:00 PM. Lunch will be provided. Registration will open immediately following the meeting, with a $300 deposit and registration paperwork required. Please note that for the first two weeks, registration will be open only to Riverstone individuals, after which it will be opened to friends and family until trip capacities are filled. We encourage you to pray and ask God if He is calling you to go this year.

Join us for a co-ed golf scramble on Thursday, September 11! RSVP to Brendon Feyereisn to reserve your spot. If more than 12 players register, additional tee times will be added. Location to be announced.

Join us for a Kick-Off Carnival at The Rock on Wednesday, September 10! We’re starting this year at The Rock with a celebration! Everyone is invited to join us on Wednesday, September 10 for our Kick-Off Carnival - a night filled with food, fun, and vision for the year ahead.

The evening begins with a family meal at 5:30 PM, with the main events beginning at 6:30 PM. We’ll wrap up the night by 8:30 PM, so you can bring the whole family and be part of it from start to finish.

But this isn’t just about games and food, it’s about stepping into a new year of ministry with BOLD faith. Parents, especially, are encouraged to come and hear about these exciting updates and more for Wednesday nights:

• Something for everyone, from 5:30 - 8:30 PM

• No drop-off model for kids ministry this year as we shift our focus to families worshiping, learning, and serving together

Our theme for this year is BOLD. We are living in a time of deep searching. This generation is bombarded with noise, confusion, and empty promises, yet in the midst of all of it, there is a holy hunger rising. We believe this generation was born for such a time as this, not to blend into culture, but to be set apart by the love, power, and presence of Jesus Christ.

Our mission is bold, and it’s urgent: to see young people radically encounter Jesus, be transformed by His love, and live with a contagious faith that reshapes their world.

We’re here to equip and empower young people to walk in the fullness of who God created them to be. We believe in cultivating an atmosphere where the Holy Spirit moves freely, where kids and students discover that following Jesus isn’t just right, it’s worth everything

In a world full of noise and confusion, we’re called to live differently: with courage, with faith, and with the power of Jesus at the center of it all. The Kick-Off Carnival is your chance to catch the vision, connect with others, and step into what God is doing in and through The Rock this year.\

Come ready to celebrate, to hear, and to be challenged to live your faith BOLDLY.

Join us for a cozy night around the fire with good friends, laughter, and community! Whether you’re looking to meet new people or just hang out under the stars, this is the perfect place to connect.

Who’s invited? All young adults - anyone who’s out of high school up through age 35. Bring your friends, your favorite campfire stories, and get ready for s’mores, music, and plenty of fun!

Middle & High School students are invited to join us for a Community Youth service on Wednesday, September 3 to kick off the new school year! Meet us at New Song Church at 6:30 PM!

Worship as a family today during services at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM services! There will not be kids programming or staffed nursery this week.

“The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer…” Psalm 18:2

In a world that often feels heavy and uncertain, we need moments to come together to worship, to pray, and to be reminded of who our God is. Join us for a powerful Worship Night on August 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Riverstone Church, where we will lift high the name of Jesus through music, Scripture, and prayer.

This night is more than just songs. It is a time to stand side by side as a community, to encourage one another, and to boldly seek God’s presence. We will pray for one another’s burdens, give thanks for His faithfulness, and declare, like David in Psalm 18, that the Lord is our strength, our shield, and our salvation.

Whether you are weary or rejoicing, full of faith or full of questions, there is space for you. Let’s gather with one voice and one heart, trusting that God will meet us in the worship, in the silence, and in every cry for help.

You’ve been asking for it—and now it’s finally happening! We’re excited to officially announce that we’ll be showing Season 5 of The Chosen on Wednesday nights all summer long!

Whether you’ve been following the series from the beginning or are just jumping in, this season promises powerful storytelling and a chance to experience Jesus’ journey like never before.

Each episode will be shown at 4:00 PM and again at 6:00 PM on the dates listed below. There’s no need to reserve a seat—just come as you are! We’ll start by filling our overflow theater, and if the crowd grows, we’ll gladly open up additional spaces to make sure everyone has a spot.

Bring your friends, family, or life group and join us for this unforgettable viewing experience. We can’t wait to share this powerful season with you!

Showing Schedule

June 18 – Episode 1

June 25 – Episode 2

July 2 – Episode 3

July 9 - No Showings

July 16 – Episode 4

July 23 – Episode 5

July 30 – Episode 6

August 6 – No Showings

August 13 – Episode 7

August 20 - Episode 8

Sertoma Park Shelter 11 - Kids & Families are invited to join us for Healing Motions, an exercise class designed to help you feel confident, strong, and comfortable in your own skin. This is a fun, safe environment where every body is welcome, and every journey is celebrated.

Summer youth ministry events are open for any student going into 6th grade next school year through those who graduated high school this spring. We’ve got a fun mix of Riverstone and Community Youth events planned all summer long to provide plenty of opportunities for connection and fellowship for our students!

We aren’t able to provide transportation to or from these events but we encourage you to carpool if you can! Riverstone youth leaders will be present at every event to make sure there is at least one friendly Riverstone face for kids to connect with when they arrive. Friends are always welcome and encouraged to come!

Join us for a Community Youth Back To School BBQ & Games at Bismarck Baptist Church!

You’ve been asking for it—and now it’s finally happening! We’re excited to officially announce that we’ll be showing Season 5 of The Chosen on Wednesday nights all summer long!

Whether you’ve been following the series from the beginning or are just jumping in, this season promises powerful storytelling and a chance to experience Jesus’ journey like never before.

Each episode will be shown at 4:00 PM and again at 6:00 PM on the dates listed below. There’s no need to reserve a seat—just come as you are! We’ll start by filling our overflow theater, and if the crowd grows, we’ll gladly open up additional spaces to make sure everyone has a spot.

Bring your friends, family, or life group and join us for this unforgettable viewing experience. We can’t wait to share this powerful season with you!

Showing Schedule

June 18 – Episode 1

June 25 – Episode 2

July 2 – Episode 3

July 9 - No Showings

July 16 – Episode 4

July 23 – Episode 5

July 30 – Episode 6

August 6 – No Showings

August 13 – Episode 7

August 20 - Episode 8