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  • Four Walls of Gratitude: Gratitude in Play (Ecclesiastes 3:12-13)
    2024/11/26

    On November 24, Pastor Jeff discussed Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 and how it calls us to discover gratitude in the sense of play. Play is woven into the goodness of life throughout the scriptures. Play re-creates us, allowing us to experience the joy and rest God intended and we give into gratitude as a result.

    Four Walls of Gratitude Series
    The "Four Walls of Gratitude" series delves into how cultivating gratitude can lay a strong foundation across all areas of our lives, whether at work, home, worship, or play. Throughout November, we’ll focus on one "wall" each week, highlighting how gratitude can build a house that brings stability, resilience, and deeper joy to our daily lives. Each week is meant to see how gratitude can ground us, even in challenging circumstances, by focusing on God’s presence and blessings.

    Who we are together.
    River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.

    What we practice together.
    Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.

    When we gather together.
    River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.

    Our Pastoral Leader.
    As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.

    Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.

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    30 分
  • Four Walls of Gratitude: Gratitude in Worship (Psalm 100)
    2024/11/10

    On November 11, Pastor Jeff discussed Psalm 100 and how it calls us to bring gratitude in our worship — and through this gratitude-driven worship, we come to know the Lord's goodness. As we enter, give thanks, and praise, we embody thankfulness, celebrating God's enduring goodness, love, and faithfulness and sustaining unchanging presence.

    Four Walls of Gratitude Series
    The "Four Walls of Gratitude" series delves into how cultivating gratitude can lay a strong foundation across all areas of our lives, whether at work, home, worship, or play. Throughout November, we’ll focus on one "wall" each week, highlighting how gratitude can build a house that brings stability, resilience, and deeper joy to our daily lives. Each week is meant to see how gratitude can ground us, even in challenging circumstances, by focusing on God’s presence and blessings.

    Who we are together.
    River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.

    What we practice together.
    Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.

    When we gather together.
    River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.

    Our Pastoral Leader.
    As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.

    Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.

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    33 分
  • Four Walls of Gratitude: Gratitude at Work (Daniel 6:1-16)
    2024/11/03

    On November 3, Pastor Jeff discussed how practicing gratitude at work serves as an anchor, helping us find purpose and remain steadfast, even amidst workplace challenges. Like Daniel in Daniel 6, who continued giving thanks despite betrayal, we can find strength in gratitude to face adversity and honor God in our work.

    Four Walls of Gratitude Series
    The "Four Walls of Gratitude" series delves into how cultivating gratitude can lay a strong foundation across all areas of our lives, whether at work, home, worship, or play. Throughout November, we’ll focus on one "wall" each week, highlighting how gratitude can build a house that brings stability, resilience, and deeper joy to our daily lives. Each week is meant to see how gratitude can ground us, even in challenging circumstances, by focusing on God’s presence and blessings.

    Who we are together.
    River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.

    What we practice together.
    Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.

    When we gather together.
    River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.

    Our Pastoral Leader.
    As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.

    Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.

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    34 分
  • Back to the Basics (Joshua 24:14-23)
    2024/10/27

    On Sunday, October 27, Mike Clemmer, Overseer and Bishop in our district of the LMC Fellowship of Churches, spoke to us on Joshua 24:14-23, emphasizing the importance of wholehearted commitment to God in our lives and the daily choice to serve God faithfully.

    Who we are together.
    River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.

    What we practice together.
    Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.

    When we gather together.
    River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.

    Our Pastoral Leader.
    As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.

    Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.

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    40 分
  • At the Lord's Table (1 Corinthians 11:17-34)
    2024/10/20

    On October 20, Pastor Jeff looked at 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, and how the practice of the Lord’s Table invites us away from the world's table to realign our lives with Jesus' teachings, reminding us of our shared need for grace and redemption while embodying the values of peace, forgiveness, and love. As we come together in communion, we proclaim the hope found in Christ's sacrifice and anticipate the day when all things will be made new.


    Who we are together.
    River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.

    What we practice together.
    Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.

    When we gather together.
    River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.

    Our Pastoral Leader.
    As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spendin

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    35 分
  • Light & Darkness: A Way of Kingdom Hospitality (3 John)
    2024/10/14

    On October 12, as part of our Light & Darkness series through John's pastoral letters, Kevin Bruchert examined 3 John, highlighting the importance of showing hospitality and supporting fellow believers in their ministry, while warning against pride and divisive behavior within the church. Our takeaway is to be the kind of people in the room who remain humble, encourage others in their faith, and foster unity by welcoming and supporting those spreading the truth of the Gospel.

    As we reflected on John's letter, we saw a clear vision of what it means to live faithfully within a community grounded in love and truth. Our elders guide us with wisdom, and our local church is a place where faith grows and transformation happens. To stay anchored to Jesus, we need both the truth of God and the bonds of community, which tie us together in God’s love. When we lift each other up, we become beacons of encouragement, shining brightest in times of struggle. Just as a conductor brings harmony to an orchestra, our lives must reflect the melody of love that fulfills Christ's commandment. As a simple community of Jesus followers, we are called to protect and guard the faith that has been entrusted to us, recognizing the profound value of being face-to-face, where true joy and connection come alive. Together, we are a community that lives, loves, and journeys forward in Christ.

    Who we are together.
    River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.

    What we practice together.
    Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.

    When we gather together.
    River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.

    Our Pastoral Leader.
    As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.

    Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.

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    25 分
  • Light & Darkness: A Way of Spiritual Formation (2 John)
    2024/10/07

    On October 6, as part of our Light & Darkness series through John's pastoral letters, Pastor Jeff McLain examined 2 John, a letter that models a spiritual formation in a community grounded in love and truth, where our elders guide us, faith grows, and we support one another, creating a harmonious life in Christ that reflects His love and fosters genuine connection.

    As we reflected on John's letter, we saw a clear vision of what it means to live faithfully within a community grounded in love and truth. Our elders guide us with wisdom, and our local church is a place where faith grows and transformation happens. To stay anchored to Jesus, we need both the truth of God and the bonds of community, which tie us together in God’s love. When we lift each other up, we become beacons of encouragement, shining brightest in times of struggle. Just as a conductor brings harmony to an orchestra, our lives must reflect the melody of love that fulfills Christ's commandment. As a simple community of Jesus followers, we are called to protect and guard the faith that has been entrusted to us, recognizing the profound value of being face-to-face, where true joy and connection come alive. Together, we are a community that lives, loves, and journeys forward in Christ.

    Who we are together.
    River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.

    What we practice together.
    Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.

    When we gather together.
    River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.

    Our Pastoral Leader.
    As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.

    Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.

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    37 分
  • Light & Darkness: An Empowering Faith (1 John 5:1-14)
    2024/09/30

    On September 29, as part of our Light & Darkness series through John's pastoral letters, Pastor Jeff McLain examined 1 John 5:1-14, where John encourages his readers to remember their identity as children of God. In a world filled with confusion and conflicting information, John calls them back to the simplicity of faith. He emphasizes that our faith is not only foundational but also empowering, rooted in the one who has overcome the world.

    Who we are together.
    River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.

    What we practice together.
    Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.

    When we gather together.
    River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.

    Our Pastoral Leader.
    As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.

    Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.

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    34 分